Journal of the Senate

SECOND REGULAR SESSION


SIXTEENTH DAY--TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1996


     The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

     Senator Staples in the Chair.

     The Chaplain offered the following prayer:

     Heavenly Father, I tried to give a smile away today and discovered I could not, because each time I tried someone gave it back to me. Lord, will that also work with kindness, love, mercy and understanding? Will You help us all try? In Jesus Name we pray. Amen.

     The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.

     President Wilson assumed the Chair.

     A quorum being established, the Senate proceeded with its business.

     The Journal of the previous day was read and approved.

     The following Senators were present during the day's proceedings:

Present--Senators
BanksBentleyCaskeyClay
CurlsDePascoEhlmannFlotron
GoodeGravesHouseHoward
JohnsonKenneyKinderKlarich
LybyerMathewsonMaxwellMcKenna
MeltonMoseleyMuellerQuick
RohrbachRussellSchneiderSims
SingletonStaplesTrepplerWestfall
Wiggins--33
Absent with leave--Senator Scott--1
The Lieutenant Governor was present.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

     Senator Banks, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, Joint Rules and Resolutions, submitted the following report:

     Mr. President: Your Committee on Rules, Joint Rules and Resolutions, to which was referred SCS for SB 540, begs leave to report that it has examined the same and finds that the bill has been truly perfected and that the printed copies furnished the Senators are correct.

     Senator Banks, Chairman of the Committee on Public Health and Welfare, submitted the following report:

     Mr. President: Your Committee on Public Health and Welfare, to which was referred SB 575, begs leave to report that it has considered the same and recommends that the bill do pass.

     Senator Caskey, Chairman of the Committee on Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence, submitted the following report:

     Mr. President: Your Committee on Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence, to which was referred SB 679, begs leave to report that it has considered the same and recommends that the Senate Committee Substitute, hereto attached, do pass.

     Senator Staples resumed the Chair.

     Senator Howard, Chairman of the Committee on Aging, Families and Mental Health, submitted the following reports:

     Mr. President: Your Committee on Aging, Families and Mental Health, to which was referred SJR 32, begs leave to report that it has considered the same and recommends that the joint resolution do pass.

     Also,

     Mr. President: Your Committee on Aging, Families and Mental Health, to which was referred SB 643, begs leave to report that it has considered the same and recommends that the bill do pass.

     Senator DePasco, Chairman of the Committee on Elections, Pensions and Veterans' Affairs, submitted the following report:

     Mr. President: Your Committee on Elections, Pensions and Veterans' Affairs, to which was referred SB 735, begs leave to report that it has considered the same and recommends that the Senate Committee Substitute, hereto attached, do pass.

SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS

The following Bill was read the 2nd time and referred to the Committee indicated:

     SB 857--Education.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

     The following Bills were read the 1st time and 1,000 copies ordered printed:

     SB 863--By Flotron.

     An Act to repeal section 513.647, RSMo 1994, relating to the transfer of forfeited property, and to enact one new section relating to the same subject.

     SB 864--By Kenney.

     An Act to repeal section 115.646, RSMo 1994, relating to prohibiting certain uses of public funds, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject.

     SB 865--By DePasco.

     An Act to repeal sections 99.805 and 99.825, RSMo 1994, relating to tax increment financing, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the same subject.

     SB 866--By Singleton.

     An Act to repeal sections 105.456 and 105.498, RSMo 1994, relating to members of the general assembly, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the same subject, with penalty provisions.

INTRODUCTIONS OF GUESTS

     Senator Russell introduced to the Senate, Ronald Hendricks, Superintendent of Camdenton R-III School; Bob Shore, Head Coach of the Camdenton Lakers Football Team; assistant coaches, Jim "Pappy" Pirch, Mike Silverwood, Lance Foulk and Joe Borghardt; manager, Jeff Cainstraight; and members of the 1995 Class 4A State High School Football Championship Lakers Team, Neil Box, Mikel Burks, Brian Colyer, Daniel Eddings, Joey Farris, Brent Fera, Jeff Ford, Zach Franklin, James Hammond, Jeremiah LaBrue, Joey May, Tom Porter, Brandon Schubert, Kenny Shelton, Daniel Simons, Scott Blackburn, Bruce Brenon, Griff Creed, Brian Crosby, Jason Dodd, Matt Ford, J.P. Franklin, David Geier, Dustin Hollandsworth, Brian Johnson, Tim Kessler, Keith Kirby, Chris Kuches, Bryan LaHay, Todd Luther, Matt Marr, Craig Morris, Joe Parker, David Pitts, J.W. Sweatt, Matt Terry, Shawn Wade, C.O. West, Earl Bartley, Brent Brell, Ken Colvard, Tim Cooper, Laith Cox, Chris Daugaard, Luke Hagedorn, G.W. Hamilton, Aaron Hasty, Ryan Hollingsworth, Josh Hicks, Michael Hollandsworth, Joey Mayer, Chris McGuire, Mike Pitts, Quent Reed, Matt Robinson, Daniel Trutwin, Brad Waldren and Steve Webb.

     Senator Mueller introduced to the Senate, the Physician of the Day, Dr. Glenn Fox, Webster Groves.

     Senator Caskey introduced to the Senate, Gene Irvin, Adrian.

     Senator Sims introduced to the Senate, members of the Parents as Teachers Organization from the Pattonville School District, Pat Chambers, June Mueller and Tammy Davis, St. Louis.

     Senator House introduced to the Senate, a delegation from the Parents as Teachers Program from Troy, Bowling Green, Clapton and Francis Howell School Districts.

     On motion of Senator Banks, the Senate adjourned until 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 31, 1996.