Journal of the Senate

SECOND REGULAR SESSION


FORTY-NINTH DAY--TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1996


     The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

     Senator Wiggins in the Chair.

     The Chaplain offered the following prayer:

     Heavenly Father, we pray that You will be with Senator Johnson and his family and that You continue to be with Senator Scott and his family. We come from different backgrounds with differing beliefs and political philosophies, but we care for one another. We are thankful for the strength we gather from one another in times of special needs. Amen.

     The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.

     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
CurlsEhlmannFlotronGoode
GravesHouseHowardKenney
KinderKlarichLybyerMathewson
MaxwellMcKennaMeltonMoseley
MuellerQuickRohrbachRussell
SchneiderSimsSingletonStaples
TrepplerWestfallWiggins--31
Absent with leave--Senators
DePascoJohnsonScott--3
The Lieutenant Governor was present.

REFERRALS

     President Pro Tem Mathewson referred HCR 4, HCR 6 and HCR 8 to the Committee on Rules, Joint Rules and Resolutions.

HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND READING

     The following Bills were read the 2nd time and referred to the Committees indicated:

     HCS for HB 945--Commerce and Environment.

     HCS for HB 1013--Appropriations.

     HB 1295--Elections, Pensions and Veterans' Affairs.

     HB 1101--Conservation, Parks and Tourism.

     HB 1171--Financial and Governmental Operations.

     HB 1524--Conservation, Parks and Tourism.

     HB 1362--Public Health and Welfare.

     HB 1168--Financial and Governmental Operations.

     HB 956--Ways and Means.

     HB 1117--Aging, Families and Mental Health.

     HB 1523--Education.

     HB 1055--Public Health and Welfare.

     HB 1537--Financial and Governmental Operations.

     HB 1359--Financial and Governmental Operations.

     HB 1566--Financial and Governmental Operations.

     HB 1428--Agriculture and Local Government.

     HB 1473--Public Health and Welfare.

     HB 1110--Financial and Governmental Operations.

     HB 1076--Elections, Pensions and Veterans' Affairs.

     HB 1166--Education.

     HB 1420--Agriculture and Local Government.

     HB 1305--Agriculture and Local Government.

     HB 1440--Commerce and Environment.

     HB 1315--Transportation.

     HB 1477--Elections, Pensions and Veterans' Affairs.

     HB 1131--Labor and Industrial Relations.

     HB 1369--Transportation.

     HB 1431--Aging, Families and Mental Health.

     HB 1304--Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence.

     HB 1060--Commerce and Environment.

     HB 1564--Commerce and Environment.

     HB 1533--Financial and Governmental Operations.

     HB 1504--Agriculture and Local Government.

     HB 1223--Transportation.

     HB 819--Interstate Cooperation.

     HB 1286--Financial and Governmental Operations.

     HB 976--Corrections and General Laws.

     HCS for HBs 1376 and 1501--Education.

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 759, 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.

SENATE BILLS FOR PERFECTION

     SB 821 was placed on the Informal Calendar.

     Senator Klarich moved that SB 638 and SB 753, with SCS, be taken up for perfection, which motion prevailed.

     SCS for SBs Nos. 638 and 753, entitled:

SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILLS NOS. 638 and 753

     An Act to repeal section 429.015, RSMo 1994, relating to certain liens on real property, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the same subject.

     Was taken up.

     Senator Klarich moved that SCS for SBs 638 and 753 be adopted.

     Senator Klarich offered SS for SCS for SBs 638 and 753, entitled:

SENATE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILLS NOS. 638 AND 753

     An Act to repeal section 429.015, RSMo 1994, relating to certain liens on real property, and to enact in lieu thereof three new sections relating to the same subject.

     Senator Staples assumed the Chair.

     Senator McKenna offered SA 1:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1

Amend Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bills Nos. 638 and 753, Page 8, Section 429.106, Line 5, by inserting immediately after said line, the following:

     "431.180. 1. All persons who enter into a contract for private construction work after August 28, 1995, shall make all scheduled payments pursuant to the terms of the contract. For purposes of this section, the term "persons" shall include a contractor, subcontractor, material supplier, construction manager, architect, professional engineer or land surveyor.

     2. Any person who has not been paid in accordance with subsection 1 of this section may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction against a person who has failed to pay. The court may in addition to any other award for damages, award interest at the rate of up to one and one-half percent per month from the date payment was due pursuant to the terms of the contract, and reasonable attorney fees, to the prevailing party. If the parties elect to resolve the dispute by arbitration pursuant to section 435.350, RSMo, the arbitrator may award any remedy that a court is authorized to award hereunder.

     3. The provisions of this section shall not apply to contracts for private construction work for the building, improvement, repair or remodeling of owner-occupied residential property of four units or less."; and

     Further amend the title and enacting clause accordingly.

     Senator McKenna moved that the above amendment be adopted, which motion prevailed.

     Senator Melton offered SA 2, which was read:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2

     Amend Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bills Nos. 638 and 753, Page 4, Section 429.015, Line 26, by deleting the words "recorder of deeds" and substitute therefor the words: "clerk of the circuit court"; and further amend said section on page 5, line 8, by deleting the words "recorder of deeds" and substitute therefor the words "clerk of the circuit court".

     Senator Melton moved that the above amendment be adopted, which motion prevailed.

     Senator McKenna assumed the Chair.

     Senator Klarich moved that SS for SCS for SBs 638 and 753, as amended, be adopted, which motion prevailed.

     On motion of Senator Klarich, SS for SCS for SBs 638 and 753, as amended, was declared perfected and ordered printed.

     Senator Kenney was recognized to speak on a point of personal privilege.

     Senator Ehlmann was recognized to interrogate Senator Kenney.

     Senator Howard raised the point of order that the interrogation of Senator Kenney by Senator Ehlmann is out of order in that the inquiring of a Senator speaking on a point of personal privilege is out of order.

     The point of order was referred to the President Pro Tem, who ruled it not well taken.

     Senator Goode moved that SB 509 be taken up for perfection, which motion prevailed.

     Senator Wiggins resumed the Chair.

     Senator Goode offered SA 1:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1

     Amend Senate Bill No. 509, Page 3, Section 303.026, Line 7, by striking the word "of" as it appears the first time on said line and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "in effect at"; and

     Further amend said section, page 4, line 31, by inserting immediately after "RSMo" the following: "or unless the owner insures the vehicle according to the requirements of the division of transportation pursuant to section 390.126, RSMo".

     Senator Goode moved that the above amendment be adopted, which motion prevailed.

     Senator Caskey offered SA 2, which was read:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2

     Amend Senate Bill No. 509, Page 7, Section 379.203, Line 1, by deleting the bracket on said line; and further amend said section, page 9, line 79, by deleting the bracket at the end of said line; and further amend the title and enacting clause accordingly.

     Senator Caskey moved that the above amendment be adopted.

     At the request of Senator Goode, SB 509, with SA 2 (pending), was placed on the Informal Calendar.

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE

     The following messages were received from the House of Representatives through its Chief Clerk:

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed HCS for HB 1020, entitled:

     An Act to appropriate money for expenses, grants, equity contributions, debt service retirement, planning, and for capital improvements including but not limited to major additions and renovations, new structures, and land improvements or acquisitions, and to transfer money among certain funds.

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Read 1st time.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed HB 1554, entitled:

     An Act to repeal section 482.330, RSMo 1994, relating to small claims court, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject.

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Read 1st time.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed HB 1466, entitled:

     An Act to repeal section 144.030, RSMo Supp. 1995, relating to sales tax exemptions, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject.

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Read 1st time.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed HB 1419, entitled:

     An Act relating to the conveyance of certain real property of the state of Missouri located in Callaway County.

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Read 1st time.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed HB 1604, entitled:

     An Act authorizing the governor to convey state property used as an armory by the Missouri National Guard located in Webb City.

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Read 1st time.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed HB 1601, entitled:

     An Act relating to the conveyance of certain property in Callaway County to the city of Fulton.

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Read 1st time.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed HB 1610, entitled:

     An Act to repeal section 537.115, RSMo 1994, relating to food donations and distribution, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject.

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Read 1st time.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed HB 985, entitled:

     An Act relating to the official language of the state.

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Read 1st time.

     On motion of Senator Banks, the Senate recessed until 2:30 p.m.

RECESS

     The time of recess having expired, the Senate was called to order by Senator Staples.

RESOLUTIONS

     Senator Treppler offered Senate Resolution No. 1102, regarding Mr. George R. Holske, St. Louis County, which was adopted.

SENATE BILLS FOR PERFECTION

     Senator Schneider moved that SB 838, with SCS, be called from the Informal Calendar and taken up for perfection, which motion prevailed.

     SCS for SB 838, entitled:

SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 838

     An Act to repeal sections 301.550, 301.559, 407.810, 407.815, 407.825, 407.830 and 407.835, RSMo 1994, relating to motor vehicle franchise practices, and to enact in lieu thereof thirteen new sections relating to the same subject, with penalty provisions.

     Was taken up.

     Senator Schneider moved that SCS for SB 838 be adopted.

     Senator Schneider offered SS for SCS for SB 838, entitled:

SENATE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 838

     An Act to repeal sections 301.550, 301.559, 407.810, 407.815, 407.825, 407.830 and 407.835, RSMo 1994, relating to motor vehicle, boat and vessel franchise practices, and to enact in lieu thereof nineteen new sections relating to the same subject, with penalty provisions.

     Senator Schneider moved that SS for SCS for SB 838 be adopted.

     Senator Quick assumed the Chair.

     Senator Caskey offered SA 1:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1

     Amend Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 838, Page 5, Section 301.550, Line 4, by adding after the semicolon the following: "however, this definition shall not include any person who has negotiated or is negotiating a collective bargaining contract with a manufacturer as defined in this section;" and

     Further amend said bill, page 14, section 407.815, line 27, by adding after the semicolon the following: "however, this definition shall not include any person who has negotiated or is negotiating a collective bargaining contract as defined in this section;".

     Senator Caskey moved that the above amendment be adopted, which motion prevailed.

     Senator Treppler offered SA 2, which was read:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2

     Amend Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 838, Page 13, Section 407.815, Line 18, by adding after the word "vehicle" at the end of said line "including recreational motor vehicles,"; and further by deleting on lines 20 and 21 "and recreational motor vehicles".

     Senator Treppler moved that the above amendment be adopted.

     Senator Klarich offered SSA 1 for SA 2, which was read:

SENATE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1

FOR SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2

     Amend Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 838, Page 13, Section 407.815, Line 18, by adding at the end thereof the following "including a recreational motor vehicle as defined in section 301.010, RSMo,"; and delete on lines 20 and 21 the following: "and recreational motor vehicles"; and

     Further amend said bill, page 10, line 28, by adding after the word "vehicles," the following: "including recreational motor vehicles".

     Senator Klarich moved that the above substitute amendment be adopted.

     Senator McKenna resumed the Chair.

     Senator Schneider offered SPA 1 to SSA 1 for SA 2, which was read:

SENATE PERFECTING AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO SENATE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1

FOR SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2

     Amend Senate Substitute Amendment No. 1 for Senate Amendment No. 2 to Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 838, by striking lines 1 to 10 and substitute the following: "Amend Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 838, Pages 10 and 11, Section 407.811, by striking all of said section.".

     Senator Schneider moved that the above perfecting amendment be adopted.

     Senator Klarich raised the point of order that SPA 1 to SSA 1 for SA 2 is out of order in that it is not a perfecting amendment.

     The point of order was referred to the President Pro Tem, who ruled it well taken.

     SSA 1 for SA 2 was again taken up.

     Senator Schneider offered SPA 2 to SSA 1 for SA 2, which was read:

SENATE PERFECTING AMENDMENT NO. 2

TO SENATE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1

FOR SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2

     Amend Senate Substitute Amendment No. 1 for Senate Amendment No. 2 to Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 838, by striking lines 7 to 10 and substitute the following: "Amend pages 10 and 11, section 407.811, by striking all of said section; and

     Further amend the title and enacting clause accordingly.".

     Senator Schneider moved that the above perfecting amendment be adopted, which motion prevailed.

     Senator Quick resumed the Chair.

     SSA 1 for SA 2, as amended, was again taken up.

     Senator Klarich moved that the above substitute amendment be adopted, which motion prevailed on a standing division vote.

     Senator Russell offered SA 3, which was read:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 3

     Amend Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 838, page 13, Section 407.815, Line 14, by inserting after "state" the following: ", except for boat or vessel manufacturers located within the state that manufacture boats or vessels in the state".

     Senator Russell moved that the above amendment be adopted.

     At the request of Senator Russell, SA 3 was withdrawn.

     Senator Banks offered SA 4:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 4

     Amend Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 838, Page 45, Section 407.836, Line 22, by inserting immediately after said line the following:

     "Section 1. When a franchised dealer or manufacturer proposes to establish or relocate a motor vehicle dealership within any city not within a county, the dealer or manufacturer shall make reasonable efforts to establish or relocate such dealership in an area within such city not within a county that improves the equitable distribution of dealerships within such city not within a county and is conveniently located to serve minorities who reside in such city not within a county."; and

     Further amend the title and enacting clause accordingly.

     Senator Banks moved that the above amendment be adopted, which motion prevailed.

     Senator Clay offered SA 5, which was read:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 5

     Amend Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 838, Page 45, Section 407.836, Line 22, by inserting immediately after said line the following:

     "Section 1. All dealer franchises sanctioned and approved by the Missouri motor vehicle commission shall establish an affirmative action hiring program in order to more equitably employ personnel at the dealer franchise."; and

     Further amend the title and enacting clause accordingly.

     Senator Clay moved that the above amendment be adopted.

     Senator Lybyer raised the point of order that SA 5 is out of order in that it amends a previously amended section.

     The point of order was referred to the President Pro Tem.

     At the request of Senator Clay, SA 5 was withdrawn, rendering the point of order moot.

     Senator Caskey offered SA 6:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 6

     Amend Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 838, by striking the following underscored words and phrases each time such words or phrases appear in the bill: ", boat or vessel"; ", "boats or vessels"; ", boats, vessels, vessel trailers"; ", "used boat", or "used vessel""; ", boats or vessels"; ", or vessel trailer"; "or vessel"; and

     Further amend said bill, page 4, section 301.550, lines 3-7, by striking all of the underscored print on said lines; and

     Further amend said bill, pages 14-15, section 407.815, by striking all of subdivision (17) on said pages; and further amend said section, page 15, by renumbering the remaining subdivision.

     Senator Caskey moved that the above amendment be adopted, which motion prevailed on a standing division vote.

     Senator Wiggins resumed the Chair.

     Senator Clay offered SA 7, which was read:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 7

     Amend Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 838, Page 45, Section 407.836, Line 22, by inserting immediately after said line the following:

     "Section 1. All dealer franchises licensed by the Missouri motor vehicle commission shall establish an affirmative action hiring program in order to more equitably employ personnel at the dealer franchise and shall demonstrate such program to the commission in order to be issued a license or to obtain a renewal of such license."; and

     Further amend the title and enacting clause accordingly.

     Senator Clay moved that the above amendment be adopted.

     Senator Lybyer raised the point of order that SA 7 is out of order in that the amendment goes beyond the scope of the subject matter of the bill.

     The point of order was referred to the President Pro Tem, who ruled it well taken.

     Senator Quick resumed the Chair.

     Senator Clay offered SA 8:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 8

     Amend Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 838, Page 45, Section 407.836, Line 22, by inserting immediately after said line, the following:

     "Section 1. The Missouri motor vehicle commission, in approving licenses for dealer franchises in any metropolitan statistical area with a population of more than one million inhabitants as defined by the federal Office of Management and Budget or its successor agency shall ensure that the community of dealer franchises shall reflect an adequate fraction of minority-owned businesses."; and

     Further amend the title and enacting clause accordingly.

     Senator Clay moved that the above amendment be adopted, which motion prevailed.

     Senator Rohrbach offered SA 9, which was read:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 9

     Amend Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 838, Page 16, Section 407.821, Line 28 of said page, by inserting immediately after the word "ordinances" the following: ";

     (5) Use any false, deceptive or misleading advertising".

     Senator Rohrbach moved that the above amendment be adopted, which motion prevailed.

     Senator Melton offered SA 10, which was read:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 10

     Amend Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 838, page 11, Section 407.812, Lines 18-19, by deleting the following: "An agreement to waive the terms of this act is void and unenforceable." and substitute in lieu thereof the following: "With the permission of the motor vehicle commission an agreement to waive any of the terms of this act may be entered into between franchisee and the franchisor.".

     Senator Melton moved that the above amendment be adopted, which motion prevailed.

     At the request of Senator Schneider, SB 838, with SCS and SS for SCS, as amended (pending), was placed on the Informal Calendar.

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 SS for SCS for SBs 638 and 753, 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.

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE

     The following messages were received from the House of Representatives through its Chief Clerk:

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed HS for HB 832, entitled:

     An Act to repeal section 313.835, RSMo 1994, relating to certain veterans' cemeteries, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the same subject.

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Read 1st time.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed HS for HCS for HBs 1301 and 1298, entitled:

     An Act to repeal sections 162.680 and 195.214, RSMo 1994, and sections 160.261, 167.161, and 167.171, RSMo Supp. 1995, and to enact in lieu thereof thirteen new sections for the purpose of providing safer schools, with penalty provisions.

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Read 1st time.

RESOLUTIONS

     Senators Caskey, Mathewson, Wiggins, Maxwell, Rohrbach, Westfall and Melton offered the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1103

     WHEREAS, the United States of America was founded upon an individual's right to own property; and

     WHEREAS, the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees that no person shall be deprived of "life, liberty or property without due process of law", and that "private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation"; and

     WHEREAS, Article I, Section 10 of the Missouri Constitution states that "no person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law"; and

     WHEREAS, Article I, Section 26 of the Missouri Constitution states that "private property shall not be taken or damaged for public use without just compensation"; and

     WHEREAS, Article I, Section 28 of the Missouri Constitution states that within certain exceptions "private property shall not be taken for private use with or without compensation, unless by consent of owner"; and

     WHEREAS, many citizens of the great State of Missouri were forced to sell their land to the United States government so that the Army Corps of Engineers could manage and channel rivers, create lakes, regulate wetlands and help provide electricity for the citizens of Missouri; and

     WHEREAS, the Army Corps of Engineers mandates that the citizens of the State of Missouri pay "user fees" to enjoy the many parks, lakes and other natural wonders and attractions created from land Missouri citizens were forced to sell;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the members of the Missouri Senate, 88th General Assembly, that although Missouri citizens were compensated for the loss of their properties, the Army Corps of Engineers should reevaluate and ultimately reduce or eliminate these unfair, arbitrary and excessive "user fees" which essentially force citizens of the State of Missouri to pay a fee to enjoy and use their own land; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate forward a copy of this Resolution to all the members of the Missouri delegation to the United States Congress so that Missouri's federal elected officials can join in this Resolution.

     Senator Goode offered Senate Resolution No. 1104, regarding Dollene L. Radford, St. Louis City, which was adopted.

REFERRALS

     On behalf of President Pro Tem Mathewson, Senator Banks referred SR 1103 to the Committee on Rules, Joint Rules and Resolutions.

INTRODUCTIONS OF GUESTS

     Senator Caskey introduced to the Senate, Jim Raysik, Clinton.

     Senator Russell introduced to the Senate, Larry Sexton, Waynesville; and Neil Tweeter, Lebanon.

     Senator Staples introduced to the Senate, Ken Parker, DeSoto.

     Senator Howard introduced to the Senate, Tommy Stiegel, Kennett.

     Senator McKenna introduced to the Senate, Bill Schicker, St. Louis.

     On behalf of Senator Wiggins, the President introduced to the Senate, Robin Cunningham, Kansas City.

     Senator Maxwell introduced to the Senate, Bill Lovegreen and Jim Lovegreen, Palmyra.

     Senator Graves introduced to the Senate, Aleta Casady and seventeen seventh grade students from Bucklin R-II School, Bucklin; and Jacob Caselman and Aaron Casady were made honorary pages.

     Senator Howard introduced to the Senate, Rich Richardson, Malden.

     Senator Kinder introduced to the Senate, Bob Neff, Cape Girardeau; and Bill Schicker, St. Louis.

     Senator Klarich introduced to the Senate, John Feltmann and Jim Feltmann, Jr., Washington.

     On behalf of Senator House and himself, Senator Ehlmann introduced to the Senate, Kevin Berra, Maplewood; and Ed Pundmann, St. Charles.

     Senator Bentley introduced to the Senate, Rowena Jones and thirty-one members of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Springfield.

     Senator Curls introduced to the Senate, Reverend Wallace Hartsfield, Reverend Able, Reverend John Miles, Reverend Bill Clark, Reverend Finney and Reverend Leonard Butler, Kansas City.

     Senator Bentley introduced to the Senate, George Thompson, Springfield.

     Senator Mueller introduced to the Senate, Chris Auffenberg, Kirkwood.

     Senator Caskey introduced to the Senate, Gregg Smith, Clinton.

     Senator Howard introduced to the Senate, Shannon Davis, Jeanene Dollins, Debe Pence, Remia Birdsong, L.K. McComb, George McComb, Keith Burson, Gary Brewer, Debe Brewer, Pat Smidy, and thirty-four sixth grade students from Neelyville School, Neelyville; and Aaron Birchfield, Barbara Duran, Marcus Deaner, Matt Williams, Crystal Card and Laura Whitt were made honorary pages.

     Senator Staples introduced to the Senate, former State Senator Tom McCarthy, Chesterfield.

     Senator Mueller introduced to the Senate, a Girl Scout troop from Ballwin Elementary School, St. Louis.

     Senator Klarich introduced to the Senate, Girl Scout Troops 4344 and 295, Ballwin; and Whitney Sewell, Melinda Siesler, Brittney Campa, Megan Huth, Theresa Goldsberry and Jessica Spinzig were made honorary pages.

     Senator Treppler introduced to the Senate, Karen Kimmel, and twenty Girl Scouts from St. Louis County.

     Senator Ehlmann introduced to the Senate, John Matlick and Mike Plackemeier, O'Fallon.

     Senator Caskey introduced to the Senate, Paul Ross, Urich.

     On motion of Senator Banks, the Senate adjourned under the rules.