What can we give back to You, Lord GOD, for the blessings You have poured out on us? We simply offer the sacrifice of thanksgiving and call upon Your name. We'll finish what we promised we'd do, and we'll do it with excellence and integrity.

Lord, we don't want to let our emotions get the best of us this week, so we ask that Your peace would rise up like a mighty mediator in our heart, mind, and emotions. Help us to recognize those moments when unhelpful emotions hinder the process rather than enhance.

May Your peace be always ready at every moment to moderate every thought and emotion that may enter into our lives.

Grant us Your grace as we passionately pursue agendas that move this state in a positive direction.

The Speaker appointed the following to act as an Honorary Page for the Day, to serve without compensation: Calvin Alumbaugh.

Representative Chappelle-Nadal, et al., offered House Concurrent Resolution No. 40.

HCS HB 458, with House Amendment No. 1, pending, relating to franchise tax rates, was taken up by Representative Sutherland.

Representative Sutherland offered House Substitute Amendment No. 1 for House Amendment No. 1.

AMEND House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 458, Section 147.010, Page 2, Line 28, by inserting after the words, "the annual franchise tax", the following words, "for any corporation that pays at least 50% of their year-round, full-time employees' healthcare insurance premiums not including any employee voluntarily choosing not to participate in the corporation's insurance plan"; and

Further amend said bill, Section 147.010, Page 2, Line 37, by inserting after all of said line the following:

"For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2008, the annual franchise tax for any corporation that does not pay at least 50% of their year-round, full-time employees' healthcare insurance premiums shall be equal to one-thirtieth of one percent of the corporation's outstanding shares and surplus if the outstanding shares and surplus exceed one million dollars. Any corporation whose outstanding shares and surplus do not exceed one million dollars shall state that fact on the annual report form prescribed by the director of revenue."; and

Further amend said bill by amending the title, enacting clause, and intersectional references accordingly.

On motion of Representative Sutherland, House Substitute Amendment No. 1 for House Amendment No. 1 was adopted.

On motion of Representative Sutherland, HCS HB 458, as amended, was adopted by the following vote:

AYES: 101

Avery	Baker 123	Bearden	Bivins	Brandom
Bruns	Burnett	Cooper 120	Cooper 158	Cox
Cunningham 145	Cunningham 86	Davis	Day	Deeken
Dempsey	Denison	Dethrow	Dixon	Dougherty
Dusenberg	Emery	Ervin	Faith	Fares
Fisher	Flook	Franz	Grill	Grisamore
Guest	Harris 23	Hobbs	Hubbard	Hunter
Icet	Johnson	Jones 89	Jones 117	Kelly
Kingery	Kraus	Lembke	LeVota	Lipke
Loehner	Marsh	May	McGhee	Meiners
Moore	Munzlinger	Muschany	Nance	Nieves
Nolte	Onder	Parson	Pearce	Pollock
Portwood	Pratt	Quinn 7	Richard	Robb
Ruestman	Ruzicka	Sander	Sater	Scavuzzo
Schaaf	Scharnhorst	Schlottach	Schneider	Schoeller
Self	Silvey	Skaggs	Smith 14	Smith 150
Stream	Sutherland	Thomson	Threlkeld	Tilley
Viebrock	Villa	Wallace	Walton	Wasson
Wells	Weter	Wilson 119	Wilson 130	Wood
Wright 159	Wright-Jones	Yates	Young	Zimmerman
Mr Speaker

NOES: 054

Aull	Baker 25	Bland	Bowman	Bringer
Brown 50	Casey	Chappelle-Nadal	Curls	Darrough
Daus	Donnelly	El-Amin	Fallert	Frame
George	Harris 110	Haywood	Hodges	Holsman
Hoskins	Hughes	Komo	Kuessner	Lampe
Liese	Low 39	Lowe 44	McClanahan	Meadows
Nasheed	Norr	Oxford	Quinn 9	Robinson
Roorda	Rucker	Salva	Schad	Schieffer
Schoemehl	Shively	Spreng	Storch	Swinger
Talboy	Todd	Vogt	Walsh	Whorton
Wildberger	Witte	Yaeger	Zweifel

PRESENT: 001

St. Onge

ABSENT WITH LEAVE: 007

Brown 30	Cooper 155	Corcoran	Funderburk	Kratky
Page	Stevenson

On motion of Representative Sutherland, HCS HB 458, as amended, was ordered perfected and printed.

HCS HB 74, relating to rural empowerment zones, was taken up by Representative Wilson (119).

AMEND House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 74, Page 2, Section 135.903, Line 18, by deleting the word "fourteen" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "sixteen"; and

Further amend said bill by amending the title, enacting clause, and intersectional references accordingly.

On motion of Representative Wilson (119), HCS HB 74, as amended, was ordered perfected and printed.

HCS HB 774, relating to the disclosure of news sources, was taken up by Representative Jones (89).

On motion of Representative Jones (89), HCS HB 774 was ordered perfected and printed.

Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Higher Education, to which was referred HB 181, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that the House Committee Substitute Do Pass, and pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) be referred to the Committee on Rules.

Mr. Speaker: Your Special Committee on Family Services, to which was referred HB 716, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass, and pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) be referred to the Committee on Rules.

Special Committee on Job Creation and Economic Development, Chairman Richard reporting:

Mr. Speaker: Your Special Committee on Job Creation and Economic Development, to which was referred HB 891, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that the House Committee Substitute Do Pass, and pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) be referred to the Committee on Rules.

Mr. Speaker: Your Special Committee on Small Business, to which was referred HB 412, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass, and pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) be referred to the Committee on Rules.

Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Transportation, to which was referred HB 245, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that the House Committee Substitute Do Pass, and pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) be referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 1100, introduced by Representative Onder, relating to the federal income tax deduction.

HB 1101, introduced by Representatives Harris (23), LeVota, Roorda, Darrough, Corcoran, Hodges and Schoemehl, relating to Internet use in public schools.

HB 1102, introduced by Representatives Harris (23), LeVota, Wildberger, Page, Roorda, Darrough, Hodges and Lampe, relating to unlawful transactions with a child.

HB 1103, introduced by Representatives Hughes, Zimmerman, Nasheed, Lampe, Dougherty, Johnson, Harris (23), Walsh, Skaggs, Burnett, Villa, Bowman, Baker (25), Rucker, Silvey, El-Amin, Hoskins, Brown (50), Lowe (44), Frame, Haywood, Page, Corcoran, Jetton, Schneider, Grill, Bland, Bringer, Low (39), Storch, Holsman, Hubbard and Spreng, relating to state purchasing.

HB 1104, introduced by Representatives Hughes, El-Amin, Hoskins, Dougherty, Brown (50), Portwood, Bearden and Muschany, relating to an income tax credit for contributions to certain nonprofit organizations.

HB 1105, introduced by Representatives Hughes, Chappelle-Nadal, El-Amin, Zimmerman, Nasheed, Dougherty, Johnson, Walsh, Skaggs, Burnett, Frame, Harris (23), Villa, Bowman, Baker (25), Rucker, Silvey, Hoskins, Brown (50), Lowe (44), Haywood, Page, Corcoran, Jetton, Grill, Bland, Bringer, Low (39), Storch, Holsman, Hubbard and Spreng, relating to an economic development grant program.

HB 1106, introduced by Representatives Wright-Jones, Oxford, Daus and Nasheed, relating to the St. Louis police force.

Mr. Speaker: I am instructed by the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has taken up and adopted SCR 18.

WHEREAS, Section 21.760 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri provides that during the regular legislative session which convenes in an odd-numbered year, the General Assembly shall, by concurrent resolution, employ an independent certified public accountant or certified public accounting firm to conduct an audit examination of the accounts, functions, programs, and management of the State Auditor's office:

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the Missouri Senate, Ninety-Fourth General Assembly, First Regular Session, the House of Representatives concurring therein, hereby authorize the employment of an independent certified public accountant or certified public accounting firm pursuant to the provisions of Section 21.760; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the audit examination be made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, including such reviews and inspections of books, records and other underlying data and documents as are necessary to enable the independent certified public accountant performing the audit to reach an informed opinion on the condition and performance of the accounts, functions, programs, and management of the State Auditor's Office; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon completion of the audit, the independent certified public accountant make a written report of his or her findings and conclusions, and supply each member of the General Assembly, the Governor, and the State Auditor with a copy of the report; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the cost of the audit and report be paid out of the joint contingent fund of the General Assembly; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commissioner of Administration bid these services, at the direction of the General Assembly, pursuant to state purchasing laws; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Missouri Senate be instructed to prepare a properly inscribed copy of this resolution for the Commissioner of Administration.

Mr. Speaker: I am instructed by the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has taken up and passed SCS SB 16, entitled:

An act to repeal section 192.935, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof three new sections relating to vision examinations for school children.

Mr. Speaker: I am instructed by the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has taken up and passed SCS SB 64, entitled:

An act to repeal section 171.031, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the opening date for all public schools.

Mr. Speaker: I am instructed by the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has taken up and passed SB 164, entitled:

An act to repeal sections 27.040, 44.237, 91.250, 103.008, 103.178, 104.220, 104.510, 105.711, 105.1075, 108.290, 135.508, 135.520, 135.815, 143.999, 148.330, 148.380, 148.410, 191.671, 191.828, 191.831, 191.853, 192.068, 208.178, 208.437, 209.285, 209.319, 214.270, 219.091, 227.100, 256.453, 256.459, 256.465, 285.230, 287.035, 287.037, 287.123, 287.129, 287.135, 287.241, 287.280, 287.282, 287.335, 287.690, 287.710, 287.715, 287.717, 287.730, 287.892, 287.894, 287.896, 287.902, 287.920, 287.930, 287.945, 287.975, 303.025, 303.026, 303.406, 303.412, 319.131, 320.082, 324.050, 324.065, 324.128, 324.159, 324.177, 324.200, 324.203, 324.240, 324.243, 324.400, 324.406, 324.475, 324.478, 324.526, 325.010, 326.265, 326.268, 327.011, 327.051, 329.015, 329.025, 329.028, 329.210, 329.240, 330.110, 330.190, 331.100, 332.041, 332.327, 333.221, 334.123, 334.240, 334.400, 334.430, 334.625, 334.702, 334.720, 334.735, 334.749, 334.800, 334.840, 335.026, 335.036, 336.140, 336.160, 337.010, 337.050, 337.085, 337.090, 337.500, 337.535, 337.600, 337.622, 337.650, 337.700, 337.712, 337.739, 338.130, 339.120, 339.507, 340.208, 340.212, 345.035, 345.080, 346.010, 346.120, 352.505, 352.520, 353.120, 354.010, 354.050, 354.055, 354.060, 354.065, 354.085, 354.152, 354.165, 354.205, 354.240, 354.275, 354.285, 354.305, 354.325, 354.340, 354.345, 354.355, 354.400, 354.405, 354.430, 354.442, 354.443, 354.444, 354.551, 354.558, 354.560, 354.562, 354.563, 354.565, 354.600, 354.603, 354.627, 354.700, 354.703, 361.010, 361.092, 361.140, 361.160, 362.109, 362.332, 362.910, 365.080, 367.500, 370.005, 370.366, 374.010, 374.020, 374.040, 374.045, 374.070, 374.075, 374.085, 374.110, 374.115, 374.120, 374.130, 374.150, 374.160, 374.180, 374.184, 374.194, 374.202, 374.216, 374.217, 374.220, 374.245, 374.250, 374.261, 374.263, 374.267, 374.270, 374.284, 374.310, 374.400, 374.410, 374.415, 374.420, 374.426, 374.450, 374.455, 374.456, 374.500, 374.503, 374.505, 374.507, 374.700, 374.740, 374.764, 374.790, 374.800, 375.001, 375.006, 375.018, 375.031, 375.033, 375.037, 375.039, 375.041, 375.146, 375.147, 375.164, 375.176, 375.198, 375.206, 375.221, 375.231, 375.246, 375.256, 375.251, 375.261, 375.271, 375.330, 375.345, 375.350, 375.355, 375.400, 375.422, 375.430, 375.440, 375.460, 375.500, 375.510, 375.537, 375.740, 375.772, 375.788, 375.789, 375.790, 375.791, 375.811, 375.892, 375.906, 375.908, 375.911, 375.916, 375.918, 375.920, 375.922, 375.923, 375.932, 375.950, 375.954, 375.958, 375.991, 375.992, 375.993, 375.1002, 375.1025, 375.1032, 375.1035, 375.1050, 375.1080, 375.1112, 375.1152, 375.1158, 375.1160, 375.1172, 375.1176, 375.1184, 375.1186, 375.1250, 375.1269, 375.1287, 375.1300, 375.1506, 375.1524, 375.1730, 376.020, 376.050, 376.070, 376.090, 376.130, 376.142, 376.143, 376.144, 376.170, 376.210, 376.220, 376.230, 376.240, 376.290, 376.300, 376.305, 376.307, 376.311, 376.320, 376.330, 376.350, 376.360, 376.370, 376.384, 376.390, 376.397, 376.405, 376.410, 376.423, 376.426, 376.442, 376.480, 376.510, 376.600, 376.670, 376.672, 376.675, 376.679, 376.693, 376.697, 376.704, 376.718, 376.756, 376.773, 376.775, 376.777, 376.779, 376.811, 376.826, 376.836, 376.854, 376.960, 376.964, 376.1002, 376.1005, 376.1012, 376.1020, 376.1075, 376.1092, 376.1100, 376.1199, 376.1219, 376.1220, 376.1253, 376.1275, 376.1305, 376.1315, 376.1322, 376.1350, 376.1361, 376.1550, 377.020, 377.030, 377.170, 377.220, 377.230, 377.260, 377.400, 377.420, 377.430, 378.604, 379.080, 379.083, 379.160, 379.343, 379.440, 379.445, 379.450, 379.475, 379.670, 379.680, 379.690, 379.720, 379.730, 379.750, 379.770, 379.800, 379.815, 379.882, 379.888, 379.930, 380.011, 380.021, 380.051, 380.061, 380.071, 380.081, 380.091, 380.201, 380.221, 380.521, 380.611, 382.010, 383.015, 383.020, 383.025, 383.030, 383.060, 383.075, 383.100, 383.110, 384.015, 385.020, 400.008.117, 407.020, 407.1085, 407.1200, 408.233, 408.280, 427.140, 427.145, 436.005, 443.803, 447.572, 525.050, 537.740, 537.756, 620.010, 620.105, 620.106, 620.111, 620.120, 620.125, 620.127, 620.130, 620.132, 620.135, 620.140, 620.145, 620.146, 620.148, 620.149, 620.150, 620.151, 620.153, 620.154, 621.045, 660.551, 660.553, and 660.555, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof four hundred sixty-two new sections relating to reorganization of the department of insurance, financial and professional regulation, with penalty provisions.

Mr. Speaker: I am instructed by the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has taken up and passed SB 268, entitled:

An act to repeal sections 86.254, 86.330, 86.333, and 86.337, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof four new sections relating to police retirement.

Mr. Speaker: I am instructed by the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has taken up and passed SCS SB 456, entitled:

An act to repeal section 163.011, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to fine revenue for school district funding.

On motion of Representative Dempsey, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 13, 2007.