First Extraordinary Session, 92nd General Assembly
FIFTH DAY, Thursday, June 12, 2003
Speaker Hanaway in the Chair.
Prayer by Reverend James Earl Jackson.
Blessed be the Lord God our Father who gives us rain in its season, provision for every need, comfort for our soul, and wisdom for every occasion.
Father, may our words be fitly spoken in the right season, at the right time and for the right reason for the benefit of our state. As it has been rightly spoken: "God grant us the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference."
May You, Lord, bless and safeguard each one of us. May You give us illumination and grace. May You look upon us daily and give us peace.
To You be the glory, both now and forever, in the name of Your Son we pray. Amen.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
SECOND READING OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION
HJR 1 was read the second time.
SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL
HB 31 was read the second time.
REFERRAL OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION
The following House Joint Resolution was referred to the Committee indicated:
HJR 1 - Tax Policy
REFERRAL OF HOUSE BILLS
The following House Bills were referred to the Committee indicated:
HB 29 - Tax Policy
HB 30 - Tax Policy
HB 31 - Budget
MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE
Madam Speaker: I am instructed by the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has taken up and passed SCS HCS HB 2, entitled:
An act to appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the State Board of Education and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the several divisions and programs thereof to be expended only as provided in Article IV, Section 28 of the Constitution of Missouri, and to transfer money among certain funds for the period beginning July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2004.
In which the concurrence of the House is respectfully requested.
Madam Speaker: I am instructed by the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has taken up and passed SCS HCS HB 3, entitled:
An act to appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Higher Education and the several divisions, programs, and institutions of higher education included therein to be expended only as provided in Article IV, Section 28 of the Constitution of Missouri, and to transfer money among certain funds for the period beginning July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2004.
In which the concurrence of the House is respectfully requested.
Madam Speaker: I am instructed by the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has taken up and passed SCS HCS HB 10, entitled:
An act to appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Mental Health, the Board of Public Buildings, the Department of Health and Senior Services, and the several divisions and programs thereof, the Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee and the Commission for the Missouri Senior Rx Program to be expended only as provided in Article IV, Section 28 of the Constitution of Missouri, for the period beginning July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2004.
In which the concurrence of the House is respectfully requested.
Madam Speaker: I am instructed by the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has taken up and passed SCS HCS HB 11, entitled:
An act to appropriate money for the expenses, grants, and distributions of the Department of Social Services and the several divisions and programs thereof to be expended only as provided in Article IV, Section 28 of the Constitution of Missouri, for the period beginning July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2004.
With Senate Amendment No. 1 and Senate Amendment No. 2.
Senate Amendment No. 1
AMEND Senate Committee Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 11, Page 10, Section 11.160, by deleting said section and inserting in lieu thereof the following new section:
“Section 11.160. To the Department of Social Services
For the Family Support Division
For the purpose of funding receipt and disbursement of Supplemental Security Income Program payments and funding General Relief benefits payable for periods prior to July 1, 2003 and General Relief benefits payable for the period beginning July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2004.
From General Revenue Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000,000
From Federal Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,000,000
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000,000"; and
Adjust bill totals accordingly.
Senate Amendment No. 2
AMEND Senate Committee Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 11, Page 33, Section 11.480, Line 13, by deleting the number "$1,000,000" and inserting in lieu thereof the number "$2,000,000" and adjust bill totals accordingly.
In which the concurrence of the House is respectfully requested.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION
June 10, 2003
The Honorable Catherine Hanaway, Speaker of the House
Missouri House of Representatives
State Capitol
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Subject: Letter of Resignation
The purpose of this letter is to tender my resignation as State Representative for the 162nd District of the Missouri House of Representatives effective June 10, 2003.
Sincerely,
/s/ Denny J. Merideth
The following members’ presence was noted: Avery, Bearden, Behnen, Brown, Cunningham (86), Deeken, Hampton, Hilgemann, Hobbs, Johnson (90), Munzlinger, Nieves, Parker, Ransdall, Salva, Sander, Schlottach, Schneider, Selby, Shoemyer (9), Smith (14), Sutherland, Taylor and Viebrock.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Speaker Hanaway, the House adjourned until 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 16, 2003.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE NOTICE
Monday, June 16, 2003. Hearing Room 3 upon adjournment.
SCS HB 2, SCS HB 3, SCS HB 10, SCS HB 11. Pending House & Senate action.
Conferees to be appointed.
HOUSE CALENDAR
SIXTH DAY, MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2003
HOUSE BILLS WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS
1 SCS HCS HB 2 - Bearden
2 SCS HCS HB 3 - Bearden
3 SCS HCS HB 10 - Bearden
4 SCS HCS HB 11, as amended - Bearden