During the last week of session, The Missouri Times will be bringing you hourly updates of all floor activity of each chamber. Below is all the floor activity for the House.
May 15, 2015
4:00 p.m.
SENATE BILLS FOR THIRD READ
SCS SB18 – Requires the Department of Revenue to notify sellers if there is a change in sales tax law interpretation
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
SB 141 – Raises the amount the Crime Victims’ Compensation Fund can pay to eligible victims and provides that the Public Safety Department can negotiate costs on behalf of victims
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE
SENATE BILLS FOR THIRD READ
SS SB 373 – Creates the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control Fund for the enforcement of liquor and tobacco laws and directs fees from liquor licenses and permits to the fund
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
SB210 – Extends the sunset on certain healthcare provider reimbursement allowance taxes and modifies provisions relating to MO HealthNet and DSH payments
“This took 5 minutes in the Senate, by the way,” said Flanigan.
“Five minutes or 5 days?” asked Speaker Pro Tem Hoskins.
“Five minutes to pass, Mr. Speaker,” said Flanigan.
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
SS#3 SCS SB 142 – Requires the Department of Natural Resources to take certain actions when submitting plans the Environmental Protection Agency
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
SB 405 – Raises the outer threshold amount for a county to be eligible to collect a greater percentage of the total taxes collected as a fee
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
SB463 – Extends the sunset on the Residential Treatment Agency Tax Credit and the Developmental Disability Care Provider Tax Credit to 2027
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
3:00 p.m.
SENATE BILLS FOR THIRD READ
CCR HCS SS SCS SB 67 – Authorizes certain counties to assess a court surcharge in civil and criminal cases
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
HCS SB 392 -Modifies which members of fraternal benefit societies are exempt from insurance agent licensing
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
SB 20 – Creates a sales and use tax exemption for materials and utilities used by commercial laundries
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
SCS SB 321 – Allows victims of sexual assault to receive protective orders and modifies the definitions of sexual assault and stalking as they relate to orders of protection
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
HCS SS SCS SB 354 – Allows Department of Health and Senior Services to supply qualifying individuals with amino acid-based elemental formulas
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
HCS SB 500 – Modifies provisions relating to agriculture
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
SS SCS SB 87 – Requires persons who submit petitions for political subdivision audits to reside or own property in the subdivision and allows for signatures to be rescinded
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
2:00 p.m.
CCR#2 HCS SB 254, A.A. – Modifies provisions relating to motor vehicle license plates
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
1:00 p.m.
Bills in Conference
CCR#2 HCS SB 104, A.A. – Requires actions challenging initiatives and referendums to be fully adjudicated more than fifty-six days prior to the election in which the measure will appear on the ballot
- PQ
- Justin Taylor of Sikeston proposes to Rep. Shelley Keeney while she presides, says yes
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
The House stands adjourned until 1:45 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
SENATE BILLS FOR THIRD READING
HCS SS#2 SCS SBs 199, 417 & 42, – Creates a cause of action for persons who have been deprived of certain rights and modifies the statute specifying when police officers are justified in using force
- Previous Question
- Third Read and Passed
- Failed to Adopt Emergency Clause
HOUSE BILLS WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS
SCS HB 1149, A.A. – Modifies provisions related to the Division of Youth Services
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
SCS HCS HB 618 – Changes the laws regarding the right to choose and control the final disposition of a dead body
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
SS HB 616 – Specifies that any new political subdivision created by approval of the voters before July 1 will be considered effective upon certification of the vote or in the following year if approved after July 1
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
11:00 a.m.
Approval of the House Journal
Point of personal privilege – speech and departure by Speaker John Diehl, Jr.
Nomination for Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives
OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED BY PATRICIA BRECKENRIDGE, JUSTICE OF THE MISSOURI SUPREME COURT
Introduction of Special Guests
Committee Reports
HOUSE BILLS WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS
HB 629, W/ SA 1 -Modifies provisions relating to the Police Retirement System of Kansas City and the Civilian Employees’ Retirement System of the Police Department of Kansas City
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
SENATE BILLS FOR THIRD READING
HCS SS#2 SCS SBs 199, 417 & 42, – Creates a cause of action for persons who have been deprived of certain rights and modifies the statute specifying when police officers are justified in using force
- HA1 (Austin) offered and adopted
May 14,2015
The House stands adjourned.
May 13, 2015
6:00 p.m.
SS SCS HB 522, ET AL – Designates the “Billy Yates Highway” on a portion of Highway 160 in Ripley County
Et al: SS SCS HB 522, HB 34, HB 133, HB 134, HB 810, HB 338 & HB 873
- HB 34 – Designates a portion of Highway 63 in Adair County as the “Harriet Beard Highway”
- HB 133 – Designates a bridge in Ozark County as the “Irwin C. Cudworth Memorial Bridge”
- HB 134 – Designates a portion of Highway 160 in Ozark County as “The Jerry Corp Memorial Highway”
- HB 810 – Names a portion of Highway 54 as the “Veterans Memorial Expressway”
- HB 338 – Designates a portion of Highway 10 in Ray and Carroll counties as the “Ray-Carroll County Veterans Memorial Highway”
- HB 873 – Designates a portion of Business Highway 71 in Andrew County as “Randy Bever Memorial Highway”
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
SCS HCS HB 709, A.A. – Allows the Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration to issue bulletins and no-action letters addressing the business of insurance in the state
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
SS SCS HB 799, A.A. – Moves the 12th Division of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court from the City of Kansas City to the City of Independence
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
SCS HB 1070 – Creates the office of military advocate to advocate for military services and military bases in Missouri
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
The House will stand adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 14.
5:00 p.m.
HOUSE BILLS WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS
SCS HCS HB 613, A.A., E.C. – Modifies provisions relating the collection of delinquent real estate taxes
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed without Emergency Clause
- Bill sponsor Rep. Sandy Crawford, R-Buffalo, stated the E.C. was no longer needed.
SCS HB 1098 – Changes the laws regarding trust companies
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
SS HB 92, A.A. – Changes the definition of “waters of the state”
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
SS SCS HB 522, ET AL – Designates the “Billy Yates Highway” on a portion of Highway 160 in Ripley County
Et al: SS SCS HB 522, HB 34, HB 133, HB 134, HB 810, HB 338 & HB 873
2:00 p.m.
“I speak to you as a union member, a mother of a union member, a daughter of a union member, a niece,” Montecillo said.
“I stand up for these people,” sharing stories of her son and father’s work, activism, and values. Upon conclusion, she received applause from the upper galleries.
Richardson stood to note an absence of a quorum.
Rep. Gina Mitten, a St. Louis Democrat, stood to make an announcement of a petition to remove Speaker John Diehl as House speaker due to misconduct. The petition will need 82 signatures for recognition by the clerk.
After a quorum was restored, Cole County Republican Rep. Jay Barnes and Burlison continued the debate, discussing the legal ramifications of the bill.
The House doors were locked due to protestors, no one being allowed in or out. They were then opened when the protests quieted. St. Louis Democrat Rep. Courtney Curtis started to speak against the bill, and the protesters started audibly singing.
Curtis continued to speak against unions, but contending he will vote against the bill, almost being drowned out by yelling and chanting protesters.
Halfway through the hour, Curtis’s time expired and Otto stood to speak and then inquire of Rep. Runions of Jackson County.
“Let’s burn this down,” Otto said.
Engler returned to speak on the bill, questioning the bill and stating he would vote no.
“There’s a compromise, but we never seek it. You’re with us or against it and that’s no way to legislate,” said Engler.
“Get me a primary candidate, I don’t care,” Engler said, saying it’s been done before. “I will not be intimidated and I hope others will have the courage to vote no.”
“I will defend my constituents and if that costs me my position, so be it. I will leave here with my honor and my integrity,” Engler concluded, receiving applause from the upper galleries, which was gaveled to order.
Richardson spoke to state that everyone who wanted to speak has spoken, sharing the Senate is the Senate and the House is not to blame for inaction on other legislation.
“I encourage members to vote their conscience, their heart,” Richardson stated, moving to previous question.
The bill received 2 hours of floor time.
Burns thanked presiding Speaker Pro Tem Denny Hoskins for unlocking the door, calling it statesman-like.
Burlison closed, stating stats and his reasons for the bill.
“We continue to put our head in the sand and think that the status quo will bring us out of the turmoil … We can’t afford to write more checks to Boeing,” Burlison said. “The states around us? The game change they have in place is this law.”
The bill passed 92-66-2-2.
The House will stand in recess until 4:00 p.m. this day.
1:00 p.m.
English inquired Rhoads regarding his support of the changes and then spoke on the bill, sharing his opposition to the Senate changes and the respective effects on employer.
“It sounds like this amendment is going to make attorney’s very rich,” English, an Independent and union worker, said, going on to read the amendment and pointing out how many times attorneys were alluded to. “Name for me one business that is waiting for us to pass Right-to-Work to move here.”
Rep. McCaherty, a Republican, took to the floor to tell members that businesses were most interested in trained workforces, not in Right-to-Work laws. McCaherty said the chamber would be further divided if they continued to pursue the bill.
“Now we’re going to tell them, ‘no, you can’t run your business that way,'” McCaherty said, continuing on to say that Missouri has a bigger problem if they’re telling people how to run their businesses. Rep. Ron Hicks, a St. Charles Republican, stood to inquire, saying he didn’t ask for an issue that divided the Republican caucus.
“The bottom line is, you just mentioned a bad bill worse, and God knows that is true,” Hicks said, pointing again to the Senate changes.
“I don’t even care if it’s a $10 fine, it’s not our business to make their business our business,” Hicks said.
The two went on to agree that Right-to-Work “is not the magic pill for jobs in Missouri.”
McCaherty’s time expired and Cass County Republican Rep. Rick Brattin stood to inquire Burlison.
The two exchanged information regarding current business practices regarding unions and stories of businesses and employees who were “force-unionized.”
“If you don’t go out and start breaking the law, you have nothing to worry about,” Brattin said, adding to Rhoads support of the Senate amendment. Brattin went on to say that the status quo goes against his constitutional right to associate.
Medicaid expansion supporters’ march through the Capitol could be heard through the Chamber while Brattin and Burlison discussed how they believe Right-to-Work will cause unions to take more care of their members.
Brattin’s time expired and Rep. Galen Higdon, a Buchanan County Republican, stood to defend the Fraternal Order of Police, which was highlighted in Brattin and Burlison’s exchange regarding “forced unionization.”
“There’s good and bad in everything, I just wanted to make a reference to the FOP,” Higdon concluded.
St. Louis Democrat Rep. Genise Montecillo stood next, lauding praise for finally being called on after hours of standing waiting for recognition.
“Employees need to plan for everything, they’re supposed to plan for bad weather,” Monticello said, praising unions for improving construction employment for her “union brothers and sisters” and for them being able to have “control over their destiny.”
“They work for those conditions, they work for those fair wages,” Montecillo said.
“This is about union-busting … We need to have an honest dialogue about what this is about,” Montecillo continued.
“Without [unions], they have no work.”
12:00 p.m.
Rep. Eric Burlison, the bill sponsor, opened discussion at the bottom of the 10:00 a.m. hour.
Union Leader and Minority Leader Rep. Jacob Hummel moved the House refuse to adopt the Senate committee substitute and request the Senate recede from its position and failing to do so, grant the House and Conference thereon immediate after the bill was opened up, pleading employer freedoms.
“The amendment that was offered makes it a crime to operate in the manner that they so choose,” Hummel said, saying that the “freedom” bill supporters laud is not freedom at all for employers who may wish to run a closed shop. The Senate substitute added provisions which would fine employers for not having a closed shop.
“You would agree with me that we should probably go back and have a conversation with the Senate,” asked Hummel of Rep. Galen Higdon. Higdon shared concerns and difficulties the bill will have.
“It talks about what labor can do,” Higdon said, sharing constitutionality concerns. “I would say, for me, if you don’t want to be a member of a union and you don’t want to be involved in legal battles for wages or vacation or various different perks, then you don’t get the representation as well.”
Hummel and Higdon discussed what ramifications the Senate changes would create. Hummel then went to inquire Rep. Kevin Engler.
Engler shared he is against changes the Senate made, offensively reading the changes aloud.
“We have to know what we’re doing procedurally,” Engler said. “Vote no on this procedural, vote no on this bill.”
“We should take this back to committee,” Hummel said, saying many new provisions have not been vetted by the House.
Majority Leader Todd Richardson spoke against the motion, saying plenty of debate will be allowed on the changes, asking the body to vote against the motion and moving to previous question.
Hummel’s motion was renewed and defeated on a vote of 42-116-1.
Democrats started to inquire of each other, questioning the true benefits of Right-to-Work and comparing it to other industries and their regulations and further sharing the companies who are growing in Missouri, based on union jobs, such as Boeing.
“Automotive plants across the state – I don’t get it. I don’t see them leaving,” said Rep. Clem Smith, who represents part of the area Boeing is located in.
Rep. Bob Burns, inquiring Smith, listed more businesses growing based off of union jobs instead of leaving.
“There is a reason there are thousands of union workers in the building,” Burns said, going on to share the benefits he received from his longtime union career.
Burns and Smith continued their inquiry.
“We treat our animals in this country better than [China] treats their people,” Burns said, degrading at-will employment and risks.
“This is nothing but a power grab by the elite wealthy,” Burns started to conclude, pleading the chamber vote against the bill.
“If you’re not happy with your representation, you can run for office,” Smith said.
Halfway through the hour, Democrats were yet to address the Senate changes to the bill or allude to Hummel’s or Engler’s concerns, inquiring and sharing general concerns and sharing rebuttals to arguments made by supporters and touting the benefits of unions.
Another fellow St. Louis Democrat, Rep. Kimberly Gardner, stood to inquire Smith, a union member, next.
Next up was Rep. Karla May, who called the bill an attack on middle class America.
Kansas City Democrat Rep. Judy Morgan spoke next, pointing out the Senate changes, 45 minutes into the floor debate.
“Does that sound to you like government interfering in how businesses chose to operate? It sure does to me,” said Morgan. Morgan went on to talk about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his opposition to Right-to-Work. Full King quote here. King died while supporting trash workers in Memphis.
Fellow Kansas City Democrat Rep. Bonnaye Mims was then inquired by Morgan; Morgan then inquired St. Louis Democrat Rep. Bill Otto.
Republican, pro-labor Rep. John McCaherty was stood to speak on the bill.
Otto’s time expired, with Republican Rep. Shawn Rhoads took the reigns, supporting the Senate change, saying the bill needed the Senate amendments to give it teeth. English stood to inquire him.
11:00 a.m.
SBs FOR THIRD READING
SS SCS SB 145 – Requires health benefit plans cover diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders
“This year, the stakeholders in this bill, which are basically those afflicted with this and the family members who have been afflicted with this and insurance companies, have worked hard to come to a consensus,” bill handler Rep. Keith Frederick said, addressing weight as a factor of continuing care.
“This bill is a defining bill,” Frederick said.
“Someone who is afflicted with an eating disorder, it is not as apparent that it is deadly,” Frederick said, pointing to anorexia nervosa.
“Coverage and treatment will not be determined by weight alone.”
Frederick pointed out the presence of former Rep. Rick Stream, who lost his daughter nearly 20 years ago due to anorexia, and worked hard on eating disorder treatment improvements. Other guests who were directly affected by eating disorders were pointed out and House members shared emotional stories.
- Truly agreed and finally passed
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
HOUSE BILLS WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS
“This important legislation will promote job growth and strengthen unions,” bill sponsor Rep. Eric Burlison said, touting statistics about job growth and pay increases in Right-to-Work states.
“Missouri has seen a 1.6% [salary] decline,” Burlison said as Democrats shuffled and prepared their speeches.
“The neighboring states [‘ salaries] for those counties on the other side of the border increased by 5.3%.
“It’s about giving individuals a choice and giving individuals freedom and giving individuals freedom is not something all unions are opposed to,” Burlison said, pointing out UAW secretary Gary Casteel.
“Despite what people say, companies are moving [to Right-to-Work states].”
May 12, 2015
6:00 p.m.
HCS SB 317 – Allows the Governor to convey properties located in Pulaski County, Christian County, St. Charles County, and St. Louis County to the State Highways and Transportation Commission
- Truly Agreed and Finally Passed
HCS SB 369 – Authorizes the Governor to convey 14 certain state properties
- HA 1 (Hough) offered and adopted via voice vote
- HA 2 (Ross) offered and adopted via voice vote
- Holds place on Senate calendar
HBs WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS
SCS HB 686, A.A. – Modifies provisions relating to junking certificates for motor vehicles
- Truly Agreed and Finally Passed
Announcements
The House stands in recess until 6:30 p.m. for conference committee reports and stands adjourned until 10 a.m. Wednesday.
5:00 p.m.
SBs FOR THIRD READING
HCS SCS SB 131 – Modifies provisions relating to agriculture
- HA 1 (Love) offered and adopted
- Truly Agree and Finally Passed
HCS SCS SB 10, A.A. – Modifies provisions relating to health care facility infection reporting
- Truly Agree and Finally Passed
HCS SB 317 – Allows the Governor to convey properties located in Pulaski County, Christian County, St. Charles County, and St. Louis County to the State Highways and Transportation Commission
4:00 p.m.
HJRs FOR THIRD READING
HJR 44 – Proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing $50 million in bonds for veterans homes
- Truly Agree and Finally Passed
SBs FOR THIRD READING
SCS SB 131 – Modifies provisions relating to agriculture
HCS SCS SB 131 – Modifies provisions relating to agriculture
- HA 1 (Love) offered
1:00 p.m.
THAT HB 150 BE PASSED, THE OBJECTIONS OF THE GOVERNOR THERETO NOTWITHSTANDING – Modifies the duration of unemployment compensation, the method to pay federal advances, and raises the fund trigger causing contribution rate reductions (Fitzpatrick)
Debate continued from the 11:00 a.m. hour. with the majority of Democrats standing to speak, many of them speaking since the bill was taken up around 11:30 a.m.
“I ask everyone to vote against overriding the veto because we’re not helping anything,” said Rep. Brandon Ellington.
Rep. Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia, stood to inquire Rep. Margo McNeil who shared county by county unemployment statistics, pointing to Ozark area counties who expressed higher rates of unemployment over the state average.
“Those are counties that rely largely on tourism, right?” Rowden said, pointing to the February statistics.
“There are choices to be had and decisions to be made and they need to be put in context,” Rowden said.
“This isn’t the silver bullet, but I can say this definitively: we are losing jobs, we are losing people,” Rowden continued, alluding to Engler’s speech.
Democrats proceeded to discuss unemployment rates.
“This bill comes down to a good compromise,” Rep. Holly Rehder said, talking about fairness regarding employer vs. employee impact on unemployment.
“How much has the State of Missouri ended up borrowing from the federal government,” Rep. Jay Barnes asked sponsor Rep. Scott Fitzpatrick, who replied with over a billion dollars.
Barnes said the borrowing resulted in a tax increase for employers regardless of whether their business caused unemployment. “Somebody else is footing the tab for beneficiaries.”
“I know there are people on the fence about this bill,” said Barnes, reminding the body of the need of the State to borrow from the Federal government and the resulting taxes on employers to pay for the debt. “Vote against borrowing, vote against tax hikes,” Barnes concluded.
- Richardson moved PQ, sustained
“There’s all kind of studies supporting doing what we’re about to do,” said Fitzpatrick.
- Veto overriden, 109 ayes
The House will stand in recess until 3:00 p.m. this day.
12:00 p.m.
SCRs FOR THIRD READING
SCR 17 – Urges schools, little league and recreational programs, law enforcement, and prosecutors to do all they can to put an end to threats and assaults on sports officials
“I think sportsmanship is what we’re all striving for here,” Rep. Cookson said.
- Third read and passed
SCR 14 – Recognizes the third Monday in June as Ride to Work Day in Missouri
“I think bicycles are an important part of this bill,” said Rep. Charlie Norr, wondering why bicycles are not included in the resolution.
“Let’s say you’re riding to work on your motorcycle and he’s giving you a ride in, do you think he should have to pay for gas?” inquired Rep. Jacob Hummel.
“Would you be open to protecting the paycheck of those who ride to work?” asked another representative.
“Gentleman, you’ve got us all thinking creatively here, would roller skates apply?” asked Rep. Margo McNeil.
“Where it came from was motorcycle advocacy,” said bill handler Rep. Robert Cornejo.
“…you have the freedom to post,” Cornejo responded to an inquiry from Rep. Lavender regarding promotion of the day.
“Gentleman from Boone County? He seems more like a ‘drill, baby, drill’ person to me…did he personally ask you to carry this for you?” inquired Rep. Mike Colona regarding resolution language concerning fossil fuels, who went on to propose a carpool with Cornejo.
- Placed back on calendar
SCR 29 – Urges the President and Congress to repeal the federal excise tax on medical devices
“So, in the spirit of bipartisan activity, I want to join ranks with Congresswoman Elizabeth Warren and Senator Al Franken to support the repeal,” said bill handler Rep. Keith Frederick.
- Truly agreed and finally passed
VETOED HOUSE BILLS
THAT HB 150 BE PASSED, THE OBJECTIONS OF THE GOVERNOR THERETO NOTWITHSTANDING – Modifies the duration of unemployment compensation, the method to pay federal advances, and raises the fund trigger causing contribution rate reductions (Fitzpatrick)
“We have run out of money in our unemployment system every time we have a recession,” said sponsor Rep. Scott Fitzpatrick.
Rep. Keith English stood up and gave a speech regarding Missourians wanting jobs, not unemployment. “[Senate members] going to be sitting with their six figures and they’re going to be eating. …it’s going to hurt me, my family, and every other person out there working … because this is a terrible bill,” English said, pleading on the side of unions.
“But cutting it off at 13 weeks and not giving a damn, Mr. Speaker? I’m done, Mr. Speaker,” said English.
“You can yell and scream about jobs, but you can’t get a solution through the Senate,” Rep. Kevin Engler said. “We talk to employers and they will tell you that these are the kind of things that keep them from adding jobs in Missouri.
“If we want to get jobs in Missouri, we have to be competitive,” Engler concluded.
HB 150 left the House in April with 88 ayes, 68 noes and the Senate with 21 ayes, 8 noes.
Debate continues.
11:00 a.m.
Prayer by Monsignor Robert Kurwicki
House Journal approved
Introduction of Special Guests
SCRs FOR THIRD READING
SCR 35 – Designates May 13, 2015, as Jump Day
- Third read and passed
HCS SS SCR 25 – Establishes the Missouri Wildlife Revitalization Task Force
“We’ve become too focused on big game, because that’s where the money is,” said Rep. Jay Houghton. “…This is a good opportunity to get everyone involved and working together.
Received mild debate and strong support from rural representation.
- Adopted
MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE
- No messages
SCRs FOR THIRD READING
SCR 17 – Urges schools, little league and recreational programs, law enforcement, and prosecutors to do all they can to put an end to threats and assaults on sports officials
May 11, 2015
5:30 p.m.
The House stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday.
5:00 p.m.
SBs FOR THIRD READING
SS SCS SB 15, A.A., E.C. – Creates the Study Commission on State Tax Policy
- PQ by Richardson
Conference Committees members appointed
- HA7 (Hinson) offered and adopted via voice vote
- HA8 (Kelley) offered and adopted via voice vote
- HA9 (Cross) offered and adopted via voice vote
- HA10 (Dohrman) offered and adopted via voice vote
- PQ by Richardson
- Third Read and Passed, as amended, emergency clause defeated
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The House will stand in recess until 5:30 p.m. this day for distribution of conference committee reports and stand adjourned until 10 a.m. Tuesday.
4:00 p.m.
HBs WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS
SS HCS HB 137, A.A., E.C. – Changes the laws regarding competitive bidding for a contract license office
- House Adopts (H) – SS AS AMENDED
- Emergency Clause Adopted
SBs FOR THIRD READING
SS SCS SB 15 – Creates the Study Commission on State Tax Policy
- HA1 (Koenig) offered and adopted via voice vote
- HA2 (Dugger) adopted via voice vote
- HA3 (Burlison) adopted via voice vote after garnering large support and rage towards the Department of Revenue.
- HA4 (Leara) offered and adopted via voice vote
- HA5 (McGaugh) offered and adopted via voice vote
- HA6 (Berry) offered
3:00 p.m.
Prayer by Rep. Kenneth Wilson
House Journal approved
Introduction of Special Guests
Messages from the Senate
- No messages from the Senate
BILLS IN CONFERENCE
CCR SS SCS HB 458, A.A. – Changes the laws regarding bullying in schools and establishes specific components that a district must include in its anti-bullying policy
Several Democrats stood to speak in favor of the bill, sponsored by Rep. Sue Allen, showing bi-partisan support for the legislation.
- 129 YES – 19 NO
- Truly agreed and finally passed
SBS FOR THIRD READING
SB 276 -Designates the third Thursday in November as the “Great American Smokeout Day”
HA1 – Adopted
- Defeated
BILLS CARRYING REQUEST MESSAGE
HCS SS SCS SB 278 – Modifies provisions relating to registration of certain motor vehicles
- House refused
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
BILLS IN CONFERENCE
CCR SCS HB 152, A.A. – Expands the crime of sexual trafficking of a child to include advertising a child participating in a commercial sexual act
- 156 YES – 0 NO
- Third read and passed
Rachael Herndon was the editor at The Missouri Times and also produced This Week in Missouri Politics, published Missouri Times Magazine, and co-hosted the #MoLeg podcast. She joined The Missouri Times in 2014, returning to political reporting after working as a campaign and legislative staffer.
Rachael studied at the University of Missouri – Columbia. She lives in Jefferson City with her husband, Brandon, and their two children.
