Journal of the House

First Regular Session, 92nd General Assembly

SECOND DAY, Thursday, January 9, 2003

         Speaker Hanaway in the Chair.

         Prayer by Reverend James Earl Jackson.

           Heavenly Father, we acknowledge Your presence, as we should, this morning and throughout our day.

           In You Lord we put our trust. We come to You for wisdom, insight, and understanding recognizing that You are our source. For the honor of Your name, lead us out of this present dark time.

           Keep us from unwise decisions, uneducated positions, and intrusive ideologies.

           Let Your favor shine on each one of us as we proceed with the business of this day.

           Now, may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with us all. Amen.

         The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.

         The Speaker appointed the following to act as Honorary Pages for the Day, to serve without compensation: John Ross Maloyed and Emma Maloyed.

         The Journal of the first day was approved as printed by the following vote:

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HOUSE COURTESY RESOLUTIONS OFFERED AND ISSUED

House Resolution No. 11

                        and

House Resolution No. 12 - Representative Whorton

House Resolution No. 13

                        through

House Resolution No. 17 - Representative Dusenberg

House Resolution No. 18 - Representative Guest

         House Resolution No. 19 - Representative Walker

         House Resolution No. 20 - Representative George, et al

         House Resolution No. 21 - Representative Kratky

House Resolution No. 22

                        through

House Resolution No. 24 - Representative Moore

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SECOND READING OF HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

         HCR 4 was read the second time.

SECOND READING OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS

         HJR 1 through HJR 5 were read the second time.

SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS

         HB 26 through HB 77, HB 79 through HB 106, and HB 108 through HB 151

 were read the second time.

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT

RULES, JOINT RULES, AND BILLS PERFECTED AND PRINTED

Crowell, Jason - Chair

Wright, Mark - Vice Chair

Abel, Mark

Goodman, Jack

Johnson, Connie (61)

Johnson, Rick (90)

Luetkemeyer, Blaine

Pearce, David

Purgason, Chuck

Ransdall, Bill

Viebrock, James

Villa, Tom

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REFERRAL OF HOUSE RESOLUTION

         The following House Resolution was referred to the Committee indicated:

HR 9 - Rules, Joint Rules, and Bills Perfected and Printed

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INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE BILLS

         The following House Bills were read the first time and copies ordered printed:

HB 152, introduced by Representatives Johnson (47) and Curls, relating to police relief and pension systems.

HB 153, introduced by Representatives Avery, Smith (14) and Stevenson, et al, relating to jury service.

HB 154, introduced by Representatives Roark, Kelly (144), Rector, Crowell, Stevenson, Emery, Phillips, Hunter and Jetton, et al, relating to covenant marriage.

HB 155, introduced by Representative George, relating to employment security.

HB 156, introduced by Representatives Phillips, Reinhart, Ervin, Baker, Muckler and Cunningham (86), et al, relating to informed consent for abortion.

HB 157, introduced by Representatives Johnson (90), Harris (23), Willoughby, Sager, Dougherty, Jolly, Schoemehl, Skaggs, Walker, Harris (110), Carnahan, Whorton and Bishop, relating to the amendment of definitions regarding the telemarketing no-call list to further protect consumers.

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WITHDRAWAL OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

January 7, 2003

The Honorable Catherine Hanaway

Speaker of the House

State Capitol Bldg., Rm. 308

Jefferson City, MO 65101

Dear Speaker:

           I would like to withdraw HJR 5, a proposed constitutional amendment which replaces the Highways and Transportation Commission with a Director of Transportation.

           I have received substantial interest from several colleagues so I will be receiving signatures from those co-signers and will then re-file this bill.

           Thank you for your assistance regarding this minor delay.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Gary Dusenberg

State Representative-Elect

District 54

WITHDRAWAL OF HOUSE BILL

January 9, 2003

Steve Davis, Chief Clerk

Missouri House of Representatives

State Capitol Building

Jefferson City, MO 65101

Dear Steve,

Effective immediately, please withdraw HB 38 from this year’s legislation.

Sincerely,

/s/ Bryan Stevenson

ADJOURNMENT

         On motion of Representative Crowell, the House adjourned until 4:00 p.m., Monday, January 13, 2003.

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COMMITTEE MEETING

RULES, JOINT RULES, AND BILLS PERFECTED AND PRINTED

Monday, January 13, 2003, 1:00 pm. Hearing Room 6.

Public Hearing to be held on: HR 9

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HOUSE CALENDAR

THIRD DAY, MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2003

HOUSE BILLS FOR SECOND READING

HB 152 through HB 157