First Extraordinary Session, 92nd General Assembly
NINTH DAY, Tuesday, June 24, 2003
Speaker Hanaway in the Chair.
Prayer by Representative Larry Morris.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for allowing us to meet in this Chamber today. Give us a spirit of wisdom and compassion on meeting the needs of the people of Missouri.
Cause us to think deeply and with great consideration in order to meet the responsibilities invested in us.
Grant to us patience and forbearance in our negotiations and may we always honor You in our deliberations.
We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE BILLS - APPROPRIATIONS
The following House Bills were read the first time and copies ordered printed:
HB 32, introduced by Representative Graham, 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 for a three-month period 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.
HB 33, introduced by Representative Graham, 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 for a three-month period, 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.
SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS - APPROPRIATIONS
HB 102, HB 103, HB 110 and HB 111 were read the second time.
REFERRAL OF HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following House Resolution was referred to the Committee indicated:
HR 1 - Tax Policy
REFERRAL OF HOUSE BILLS - APPROPRIATIONS
The following House Bills were referred to the Committee indicated:
HB 102 - Budget
HB 103 - Budget
HB 110 - Budget
HB 111 - Budget
MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
June 19, 2003
TO THE CHIEF CLERK OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FIRST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION
92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
STATE OF MISSOURI
Herewith I return to you Conference Committee Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 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.
I disapprove of Conference Committee Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 2. My reasons for disapproval are as follows:
This bill reduces state aid to our public schools to unacceptable levels. Since a significant percentage of the foundation program supports teacher salaries, such a cut is likely to result in the layoff of school employees, including teachers across the state. The elimination of the Science, Social Studies, and Health Education assessments is a step backward in accountability of Missouri schools. Without these assessments, the department and local school districts will be unable to determine how well students are performing in these important subject areas. Our children are our future. Reduced funding for education jeopardizes our commitment to and the progress we have made toward providing quality education to our children. We must protect the state’s investment in education.
For all of the above stated reasons for disapproval, I am returning Conference Committee Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 2 without my approval.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Bob Holden
Governor
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE
June 19, 2003
TO THE CHIEF CLERK OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FIRST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION
92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
STATE OF MISSOURI
Herewith I return to you Conference Committee Substitute for Senate Committee Substitue for House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 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.
I disapprove of Conference Committee Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 3. My reasons for disapproval are as follows:
This bill reduces state aid to Missouri’s two- and four-year colleges and universities to unacceptable levels. Under this bill, tuition and fees would increase, forcing a “tax increase” on low- and middle-income families. The reductions to various grant and scholarship programs will further reduce the availability of higher education opportunities. Families with lower and middle incomes may no longer be able to afford the cost of college.
For all of the above stated reasons for disapproval, I am returning Conference Committee Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 3 without my approval.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Bob Holden
Governor
The following members’ presence was noted: Abel, Angst, Avery, Bean, Bearden, Behnen, Bishop, Bivins, Bringer, Brown, Bruns, Burnett, Byrd, Cooper (120), Cooper (155), Corcoran, Cunningham (145), Cunningham (86), Curls, Davis (19), Davis (122), Deeken, Dethrow, Dixon, Dusenberg, El-Amin, Ervin, Fares, Fraser, George, Goodman, Graham, Guest, Hampton, Harris (23), Haywood, Henke, Hilgemann, Hobbs, Hoskins, Hunter, Jackson, Jetton, Johnson (90), Kelly (36), Kelly (144), King, Kingery, Kratky, Lager, Lawson, Lembke, LeVota, Lipke, Luetkemeyer, May, Mayer, McKenna, Meiners, Miller, Muckler, Munzlinger, Nieves, Parker, Pearce, Phillips, Portwood, Pratt, Purgason, Ransdall, Rector, Reinhart, Richard, Roark, Ruestman, Sager, Salva, Schlottach, Schneider, Seigfreid, Selby, Self, Shoemaker (8), Shoemyer (9), Smith (118), Smith (14), Spreng, St. Onge, Stefanick, Stevenson, Sutherland, Taylor, Thompson, Threlkeld, Townley, Viebrock, Villa, Wagner, Walker, Wallace, Walsh, Wasson, Wildberger, Willoughby, Wilson (119), Wilson (130), Wilson (42), Wood, Wright, Yates, Young.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Representative Crowell, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2003.
COMMITTEE MEETING
BUDGET
Wednesday, June 25, 2003, 12:00 p.m. Hearing Room 3.
Possible Executive Session. AMENDED NOTICE
Public Hearing to be held on: HB 102, HB 103
HOUSE CALENDAR
TENTH DAY, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2003
HOUSE BILLS FOR SECOND READING - APPROPRIATIONS
1 HB 32
2 HB 33