Journal of the Senate

SECOND REGULAR SESSION


FIFTY-SEVENTH DAY--WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1996


     The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

     President Pro Tem Mathewson in the Chair.

     The Chaplain offered the following prayer:

     Our Father in Heaven, about this time of year when we get rushed and tempers can get short, and time gets short, more than ever we need to be reminded of all of the good things we have going for us. We pause to give thanks for our friends, family and the presence of our God in everything that we do. 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
BanksCaskeyClayDePasco
EhlmannFlotronGoodeGraves
HouseHowardJohnsonKenney
KinderKlarichLybyerMathewson
MaxwellMcKennaMeltonMoseley
MuellerQuickRohrbachRussell
SchneiderSimsSingletonStaples
TrepplerWestfallWiggins--31
Absent with leave--Senators
BentleyCurlsScott--3
The Lieutenant Governor was present.

RESOLUTIONS

     Senator Rohrbach offered the following resolution, which was adopted:

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1187

     WHEREAS, upon occasion the members of the Missouri Senate pause to recognize a young citizen who has demonstrated an exceptional degree of commitment to various aspects of the political process; and

     WHEREAS, Scott L. Page of Tipton, Missouri, is leaving his position as Legislative Assistant to State Senator Larry Rohrbach in order to assume his new duties and responsibilities as Executive Assistant for the Missouri Pharmacy Association; and

     WHEREAS, Scott Page has distinguished himself through achievement in the office of the Honorable Larry Rohrbach since June, 1993, during which time he has played a prominent role in helping constituents keep track of legislation vitally important to them; and

     WHEREAS, during the 1995 legislative session, Scott was instrumental in updating boating safety legislation and in modernizing bicycle traffic regulations; and

     WHEREAS, Scott Page has endeared himself to numerous older bus drivers across the Show-Me State through the steadfast devotion he displayed to legislation that eliminates the age limit for school bus drivers; and

     WHEREAS, a graduate of State Fair Community College and Central Missouri State University, Scott came to Senator Rohrbach's office with invaluable experience gained as an Intern for State Representative Paul Sombart; and

     WHEREAS, Scott has also enjoyed success in the role of Campaign Manager for the Senator from the Sixth District and as Research Assistant in the Government Affairs Division, Missouri Chamber of Commerce; and

     WHEREAS, Scott leaves the Senate with the knowledge that Room 434 of the state capitol will never be as neat, as well-organized, or as fresh in fragrance after his departure;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the members of the Missouri Senate, Eighty-eighth General Assembly, join the Honorable Larry Rohrbach in expressing appreciation to his Legislative Assistant Scott Page for a job splendidly performed and in wishing him only the best in his challenging new position with the Missouri Pharmacy Association; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate be instructed to prepare a properly inscribed copy of this resolution for Scott L. Page.

     Senator Lybyer offered Senate Resolution No. 1188, regarding the One Hundredth Birthday of Mrs. Flossie Hudson, Guthrie, which was adopted.

     Senators Wiggins and DePasco offered the following resolution, which was adopted:

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1189

     WHEREAS, the Members of the Missouri Senate have been deeply pleased to learn that James B. Nutter, distinguished Kansas City Business and Civic Leader, will be honored on Friday May 3, 1996, by the Kansas City Chapter of UNICO National at its 45th "I am an American Day"; and

     WHEREAS, James B. Nutter, a native of Kansas City, attended Bryant Elementary School, Southwest High School, Kansas City Junior College, Kansas City University and the University of Missouri, Columbia from which he was graduated in June, 1949; and

     WHEREAS, James B. Nutter in his career in the field of Real Estate became one of Kansas City's most highly respected and prominent mortgage bankers, beginning with Charles F. Curry & Company, later City-Wide Mortgage Company, and from 1951 to present, James B. Nutter & Company, located at 4153 Broadway; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Nutter is a member of numerous civic and professional associations to whom he has lent his considerable talents, far too numerous to mention in one Resolution but including, Children's Mercy Hospital, the Harry S Truman Library Institute, Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation, the State Historical Society of Missouri, Missouri Arts Council, Missouri Mansion Preservation, Inc., the Native Sons of Kansas City, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, the University of Missouri - Jefferson Club Life Member, Trustee of the University of Kansas City and Life Membership in the Honorary Directors Association of Rockhurst College; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Nutter is one of Kansas City's most important business executives, a civic and political leader liked and respected by all; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Nutter is a devoted husband and father, in whose heart and love, his wife, Mrs. Annabel Nutter, Children, Nancy Ann Moore, James B. Nutter, Jr., and grandchildren always came first;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the Missouri Senate pause in their deliberations to salute the outstanding service of James B. Nutter as an exemplary business, civic and political leader, express their appreciation for his lifetime of good citizenship, and his contributions to Kansas City and to Missouri, and extend to James B. Nutter on his being honored by UNICO on the 45th Annual "I am an American Day", most sincere congratulations and very best wishes for many long years, continued good health, success and happiness; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate be instructed to prepare properly inscribed copies of this resolution for Mr. James B. Nutter and UNICO.

     Senator DePasco offered Senate Resolution No. 1190, regarding the volunteers at The Groves, Independence, which was adopted.

     Senator Flotron offered the following resolution, which was referred to the Committee on Rules, Joint Rules and Resolutions:

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1191

     WHEREAS, Congress enacted the federal School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994 to provide for an improved educational system, including an improved connection between schools and employers and the provision for student experiences in the workplace;

     WHEREAS, the School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994 authorizes states to apply for federal grants to implement a statewide School-to-Work program; and

     WHEREAS, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education applied for federal support to implement a statewide School-to- Work program in June 1995; and

     WHEREAS, the state's grant application was not approved by the U. S. Department of Labor; and

     WHEREAS, Governor Mel Carnahan has issued Executive Order 95-11 on May 12, 1995 to implement a state-wide workforce development plan, including a state-wide governance structure for a School-to-Work program, through interagency agreement without legislative authority or direction; and

     WHEREAS, a program of this significance represents a policy and program of statewide importance calling for legislative oversight, participation and guidance; and

     WHEREAS, proper legislative oversight, participation and guidance can only occur on such a program when there is a thorough study to collect necessary information and make recommendations for legislative action;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Missouri Senate, of the Second Regular Session of the Eighty-eighth General Assembly, that there be established a Senate Interim Committee on School-to-Work Program; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Interim Committee shall collect necessary information, hold necessary hearings, discuss and analyze the information, formulate policy recommendations and make a report to the Missouri Senate of all findings and recommendations prior to the beginning of the First Regular Session of the Eighty-ninth General Assembly.

     Senator Howard offered the following resolution, which was adopted:

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1192

     WHEREAS, upon occasion the members of the Missouri Senate pause to honor an individual who has earned the respect of many through tireless commitment as a dedicated public servant; and

     WHEREAS, the Honorable Willis Conner, mayor of the City of Dexter, is bringing to completion an illustrious political career that spans the course of forty-eight years; and

     WHEREAS, Willis Conner's initial achievements in the area of public service date back to 1948 when he assumed duty as Democratic Committeeman, in which capacity he served for twenty years; and

     WHEREAS, Willis Conner went on to distinguish himself as Liberty Township Collector for ten years, Public Administrator for Stoddard County for four years, Dexter Ward I Alderman for three years, and Mayor of the City of Dexter for thirty years; and

     WHEREAS, Mayor Conner has been a member of the Missouri Municipal League since 1966, during which time he has contributed significantly to the quality of life through achievement on the Board of Directors and on the Resolutions Committee; and

     WHEREAS, Mayor Conner has compiled an impressive list of accolades, a few of which include being commissioned an Honorary Colonel by the governor of the state of Missouri, being invited to the White House by President Jimmy Carter, being appointed to the Missouri Governor's Conference on Education, and receiving recognition from the Missouri Municipal League:

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the members of the Missouri Senate, Eighty-eighth General Assembly, join unanimously in expressing deep gratitude to Willis Conner for the faithful manner in which he dedicated himself to quality leadership for the people of his community and of the entire state and in wishing him only the best as he looks forward to a well-deserved retirement; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate be instructed to prepare a properly inscribed copy of this resolution for the Honorable Willis Conner.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

     Senator Wiggins, Chairman of the Committee on State Budget Control, submitted the following reports:

     Mr. President: Your Committee on State Budget Control, to which were referred HS for HCS for HBs 1069, 794, 807, 936, 1128, 1153 and 1202, with SCS; HB 1260; and SS for SCS for SB 869, begs leave to report that it has considered the same and recommends that the bills do pass.

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

     Mr. President: Your Committee on Public Health and Welfare, to which was referred HCS for HBs 904, 788 and 966, begs leave to report that it has considered the same and recommends that the Senate Committee Substitute, hereto attached, do pass.

     Also,

     Mr. President: Your Committee on Public Health and Welfare, to which was referred HB 1055, begs leave to report that it has considered the same and recommends that the bill do pass.

     Senator Banks announced that photographers from Channel 30 and the Senate had been given permission to take pictures in the Senate Chamber today.

THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS

     SB 757 was placed on the Informal Calendar.

     SS for SCS for SB 507, introduced by Senator Goode, entitled:

SENATE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 507

     An Act to repeal sections 170.250, 386.020, 392.180, 392.200, 392.220, 392.410, 392.450, and 392.530, RSMo 1994, relating to the regulation of telecommunications companies, and to enact in lieu thereof seventeen new sections, relating to the same subject, with an emergency clause.

     Was taken up.

     On motion of Senator Goode, SS for SCS for SB 507 was read the 3rd time and passed by the following vote:

Yeas--Senators
BanksClayDePascoEhlmann
FlotronGoodeGravesHouse
HowardJohnsonKenneyKinder
KlarichMathewsonMaxwellMcKenna
MoseleyMuellerQuickRohrbach
SimsSingletonStaplesTreppler
WestfallWiggins--26
Nays--Senators
CaskeyLybyerMeltonRussell
Schneider--5
Absent--Senators--None
Absent with leave--Senators
BentleyCurlsScott--3
     The President Pro Tem declared the bill passed.

     The emergency clause failed to receive the necessary two-thirds majority by the following vote:

Yeas--Senators
BanksClayDePascoEhlmann
FlotronGoodeGravesJohnson
KinderKlarichMathewsonMaxwell
McKennaMoseleyMuellerQuick
RohrbachSimsWestfallWiggins--20
Nays--Senators
CaskeyHouseHowardKenney
LybyerMeltonRussellSchneider
Singleton--9
Absent--Senators
StaplesTreppler--2
Absent with leave--Senators
BentleyCurlsScott--3
     On motion of Senator Goode, title to the bill was agreed to.

     Senator Goode moved that the vote by which the bill passed be reconsidered.

     Senator Schneider moved that motion lay on the table, which motion prevailed.

     SS for SCS for SB 869, introduced by Senator Schneider, entitled:

SENATE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 869

     An Act to repeal sections 14.040, 56.310, 56.765, 57.280, 57.290, 57.300, 57.955, 66.110, 67.133, 98.330, 141.380, 193.205, 210.160, 210.842, 302.020, 429.090, 429.120, 442.035, 452.330, 452.345, 452.395, 452.402, 452.423, 452.490, 452.610, 454.150, 455.205, 473.420, 473.618, 474.510, 476.053, 476.450, 476.681, 476.682, 479.020, 479.040, 479.260, 479.261, 483.310, 483.312, 483.500, 483.505, 483.510, 483.530, 483.535, 483.545, 483.550, 483.580, 483.591, 485.040, 485.130, 485.150, 490.130, 491.280, 492.590, 494.456, 494.480, 506.140, 506.320, 508.200, 508.210, 508.220, 508.230, 511.510, 512.050, 514.010, 514.020, 514.290, 514.300, 514.303, 514.320, 514.330, 514.335, 514.440, 514.450, 514.460, 514.470, 514.475, 514.480, 514.490, 517.151, 531.010, 531.020, 531.050, 531.060, 550.260, 550.300, 561.035, 590.140 and 595.045, RSMo 1994, and sections 302.137, 476.515, 478.401 and 487.170, RSMo Supp. 1995, relating to the judiciary, and to enact in lieu thereof seventy-six new sections relating to the same subject, with penalty provisions and an effective date for certain sections.

     Was taken up.

     Senator Quick assumed the Chair.

     Senator Johnson assumed the Chair.

     Senator Schneider moved that SS for SCS for SB 869 be read the 3rd time and finally passed.

     At the request of Senator Schneider, SS for SCS for SB 869 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 Speaker has appointed the following conferees to act with a like committee from the Senate on HCS for SS for SB 687, as amended. Representatives: Lumpe, Days, Green, Secrest, McClelland.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 693.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 929.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 811.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SCS for SB 694.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 850.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 702.

     Emergency clause adopted.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 830.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 930.

     With House Committee Amendment No. 1.

HOUSE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT NO. 1

     Amend Senate Bill No. 930, Page 1, In the Title, Line 2, by deleting the word "section" and inserting in lieu thereof the word and number "sections 329.050"; and

     Further amend said bill, Page 1, In the Title, Line 3, by deleting the words "one new section" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "two new sections"; and

     Further amend said bill, Page 1, Section A, Lines 1 and 2, by deleting all of said lines and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

     "Section A. Sections 320.050 and 329.265, RSMo Supp. 1995, are repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 329.050 and 329.265"; and

     Further amend said bill, Section A, Line 3, by inserting after all of said line the following:

     "329.050. 1. Applicants for examination or licensure under this chapter shall possess the following qualifications:

     (1) They must be persons of good moral character, have an education equivalent to the successful completion of the tenth grade and be at least seventeen years of age;

     (2) If the applicants are apprentices, they shall have served and completed, as an apprentice under the supervision of a licensed cosmetologist, the time and studies required by the board which shall be no less than three thousand hours for cosmetologists, and no less than seven hundred eighty hours for manicurists. However, when the classified occupation of manicurist is apprenticed in conjunction with the classified occupation of cosmetologist, the apprentices shall be required to successfully complete the apprenticeship of no less than a total of three thousand hours;

     (3) If the applicants are students, they shall have had the required time in a licensed school of no less than one thousand five hundred hours training for the classification of cosmetologist, with the exception of public vocational technical schools in which a student shall complete no less than one thousand two hundred twenty hours training. All students shall complete no less than three hundred [fifty] ninety hours for the classification of manicurist. All students shall complete no less than seven hundred fifty hours for the classification of esthetician. However, when the classified occupation of manicurist is taken in conjunction with the classified occupation of cosmetologist, the student shall not be required to serve the extra three hundred [fifty] ninety hours otherwise required to include manicuring of nails; and

     (4) They shall have passed an examination to the satisfaction of the board.

     2. A person may apply to take the examination required by subsection 1 of this section if the person is a graduate of a school of cosmetology or apprentice program in another state or territory of the United States which has substantially the same requirements as an educational establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter.

     3. Each application shall contain a statement that, subject to the penalties of making a false affidavit or declaration, the application is made under oath or affirmation and that its representations are true and correct to the best knowledge and belief of the person signing the application.

     4. The sufficiency of the qualifications of applicants shall be determined by the board, but the board may delegate this authority to its executive director subject to such provisions as the board may adopt.

     5. For the purpose of meeting the minimum requirements for examination, training completed by a student or apprentice shall be recognized by the board for a period of no more than five years from the date it is received.".

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 940.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed HCS for SB 947, entitled:

     An Act relating to the conveyance of certain property in St. Francois and Buchanan Counties.

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 766.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed HCS for SB 900, entitled:

     An Act to repeal sections 104.090 and 104.460, RSMo 1994, relating to the Missouri state employees' retirement system, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the same subject.

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SS for SB 740.

     With House Committee Amendment No. 1.

HOUSE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT NO. 1

     Amend Senate Substitute for Senate Bill No. 740, Page 1, Section In the Title, Lines 2-3, by striking all of said lines and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"To repeal sections 292.602 and 320.090, RSMo 1994, relating to emergency management, and to enact four new sections relating to the same subject."; and

     Further Amend Senate Substitute for Senate Bill No. 740, Page 10, Section 2, Line 232, by inserting immediately after said line the following:

     "Section B. Section 320.090, RSMo 1994, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof the be known as section 320.090, to read as follows:

     320.090. 1. Any municipal fire department, fire protection district or volunteer fire protection association, as defined by section 320.300, may enter into contracts providing for mutual aid regarding emergency services provided by such fire department, fire protection district or volunteer fire protection association. The contracts that are agreed upon may provide for compensation from the parties and other terms that are agreeable to the parties and may be for an indefinite period as long as they include a sixty-day cancellation notice by either party. The contracts agreed upon may not be entered into for the purpose of reduction of manpower by either party.

     2. Any municipal fire department, fire protection district or volunteer fire protection association may provide assistance to any other municipal fire department, fire protection district or volunteer fire protection association in the state, or any bordering state, at the time of a significant emergency such as a fire, earthquake, flood, tornado, hazardous material incident or other such disaster. The chief or highest ranking fire officer may render aid to any requesting fire department, fire protection district or volunteer fire protection association as long as he is acting in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth by the governing board of that governmental entity or association.

     3. When responding on mutual aid or emergency aid requests, the fire department, fire protection district, or volunteer fire association shall be subject to all provisions of law as if it were providing service within its own jurisdiction.".

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SCS for SB 662.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 530.

     Emergency clause adopted.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 837.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 630.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed HCS for SB 870, entitled:

     An Act to authorize the conveyance of certain lands by the department of highways and transportation and the department of natural resources in Shannon County and in Jefferson County, with an emergency clause for one section.

     Emergency clause adopted.

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 491.

     With House Committee Amendment No. 1.

HOUSE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT NO. 1

     Amend Senate Bill No. 491, Page 2, Section 578.012, Line 14, by deleting the opening bracket "[" immediately before the number "3"; and

     Further amend said bill, Page 2, Section 578.012, Line 15, by deleting the closing bracket "]" immediately after the word "mammal.".

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed HCS for SB 835, entitled:

     An Act to repeal sections 351.120, 351.215 and 351.750, RSMo 1994, and sections 351.200, 351.245, 351.250, 351.265, 351.320, 351.478 and 351.482, RSMo Supp. 1995, relating to corporations, and to enact in lieu thereof eleven new sections relating to the same subject.

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 605.

     With House Committee Amendment No. 1.

HOUSE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT NO. 1

     Amend Senate Bill No. 605, Page 1, Section 177.086, Line 2, by striking "fifteen" and inserting in lieu thereof "twelve"; and

     Further amend said bill, page 1, section 177.086, line 2, by deleting the opening bracket "[" before the word "five"; and

     Further amend said bill, page 1, section 177.086, line 3, by deleting the closing bracket "]" after the word "hundred".

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SCS for SB 668.

     With House Committee Amendment No. 1.

HOUSE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT NO. 1

     Amend Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 668, Page 1, Section 302.225, Line 11, by inserting after the word "violation" the following:

"or any violation where no points are to be assessed pursuant to section 302.302".

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 846.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 883.

     Emergency clause adopted.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed HCS for SCS for SB 657, entitled:

     An Act to repeal sections 570.030 and 570.033, RSMo 1994, relating to the crime of stealing, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the same subject, with penalty provisions.

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SCS for SB 758.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 792.

     With House Committee Amendment No. 1.

HOUSE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT NO. 1

     Amend Senate Bill No. 792, Page 1, Section 301.330, Line 3, by deleting the word "twenty-four" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "thirty-six"; and

     Further amend said bill, Page 1, Section 301.330, Line 7, by deleting the word "or" and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "[or"; and

     Further amend said bill, Page 1, Section 301.330, Line 8, by deleting the word "transportation" and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "transportation]".

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed HCS for SCS for SB 598, entitled:

     An Act to repeal sections 115.124 and 247.180, RSMo 1994, and section 640.100, RSMo Supp. 1995, relating to public water supply districts, and to enact in lieu thereof three new sections relating to the same subject.

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SCS for SB 670.

     With House Committee Amendment No. 1.

HOUSE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT NO. 1

     Amend Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 670, Page 1, Section 109.005, Line 4, by striking "contributions or fees" and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "or contributions".

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 728.

     With House Committee Amendment No. 1.

HOUSE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT NO. 1

     Amend Senate Bill No. 728, Pages 1 and 2, Section 210.861, Lines 8 through 11, by deleting all of said lines and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "reappointed. In a city not within a county, or in a county of the first classification with a charter form of government and a population of at least two hundred thousand that adjoins a county of the first classification with a charter form of government and a population of at least nine hundred thousand, the members of the".

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

     The following messages were received from the Governor, reading of which was waived:

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

State of Missouri

Jefferson City, Missouri

April 17, 1996

TO THE SENATE OF THE 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI:

     I have the honor to transmit to you herewith for your advice and consent the following appointment to office:

     Anita J. James, Rural Route 2, Post Office Box 597, Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri 63501, as a member of the Missouri Real Estate Commission, for a term ending February 17, 2001, and until her successor is duly appointed and qualified; vice, James W. Hutcheson, term expired.

Respectfully submitted,

MEL CARNAHAN

Governor

     Also,

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

State of Missouri

Jefferson City, Missouri

April 17, 1996

TO THE SENATE OF THE 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI:

     I have the honor to transmit to you herewith for your advice and consent the following appointment to office:

     Karen W. Taylor, 3300 Chapel Hill Road, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri 65203, as a member of the Missouri Training and Employment Council, for a term ending April 17, 2000, and until her successor is duly appointed and qualified; vice, vacancy.

Respectfully submitted,

MEL CARNAHAN

Governor

     Also,

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

State of Missouri

Jefferson City, Missouri

April 17, 1996

TO THE SENATE OF THE 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI:

     I have the honor to transmit to you herewith for your advice and consent the following appointment to office:

     Robert D. Boydston, 7818 N. Garfield, Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri 64118, as a member of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, for a term ending October 3, 1998, and until his successor is duly appointed and qualified; vice, reappointed to a full term.

Respectfully submitted,

MEL CARNAHAN

Governor

     Also,

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

State of Missouri

Jefferson City, Missouri

April 17, 1996

TO THE SENATE OF THE 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI:

     I have the honor to transmit to you herewith for your advice and consent the following appointment to office:

     Karen I. Karns, 1208 Hampton, Platte City, Platte County, Missouri 64079, as a member of the Missouri State Council on Vocational Education, for a term ending April 1, 1999, and until her successor is duly appointed and qualified; vice, reappointed to a full term.

Respectfully submitted,

MEL CARNAHAN

Governor

     Also,

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

State of Missouri

Jefferson City, Missouri

April 17, 1996

TO THE SENATE OF THE 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI:

     I have the honor to transmit to you herewith for your advice and consent the following appointment to office:

     Daniel K. Behlmann, Republican, 49 Club Grounds North, Florissant, St. Louis County, Missouri 63033, as a member of Southwest Missouri State University Board of Regents, for a term ending April 17, 2002, and until his successor is duly appointed and qualified; vice, RSMo 174.050.

Respectfully submitted,

MEL CARNAHAN

Governor

     Also,

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

State of Missouri

Jefferson City, Missouri

April 17, 1996

TO THE SENATE OF THE 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI:

     I have the honor to transmit to you herewith for your advice and consent the following appointment to office:

     Joseph E. Pink, 417 N.W. Tennyson Place, Lee's Summit, Jackson County, Missouri 64081, as a member of the Missouri State Council on Vocational Education, for a term ending April 1, 1999, and until his successor is duly appointed and qualified; vice, reappointed to a full term.

Respectfully submitted,

MEL CARNAHAN

Governor

     Also,

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

State of Missouri

Jefferson City, Missouri

April 17, 1996

TO THE SENATE OF THE 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI:

     I have the honor to transmit to you herewith for your advice and consent the following appointment to office:

     Marvin R. Beck, 863 College Park, Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri 63501, as a member of the Advisory Commission for Professional Physical Therapists, for a term ending October 1, 1998, and until his successor is duly appointed and qualified; vice, reappointed to a full term.

Respectfully submitted,

MEL CARNAHAN

Governor

      President Pro Tem Mathewson referred the above appointments to the Committee on Gubernatorial Appointments.

RESOLUTIONS

     On behalf of Senator Bentley, Senator Banks offered Senate Resolution No. 1193, regarding the Girls Basketball Team of Glendale High School, Springfield, which was adopted.

     Senator Westfall offered Senate Resolution No. 1194, regarding Dr. Raymond Glenn Scott, Stockton, which was adopted.

     Senator McKenna offered Senate Resolution No. 1195, regarding Major James E. House, II, which was adopted.

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

RECESS

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

RESOLUTIONS

     Senator Mathewson offered Senate Resolution No. 1196, regarding the Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James P. Harwood, Odessa, which was adopted.

     On behalf of Senator Bentley, Senator Banks offered Senate Resolution No. 1197, regarding Myra Houge, which was adopted.

     On behalf of Senator Bentley, Senator Banks offered Senate Resolution No. 1198, regarding Paul Mignard, which was adopted.

     On behalf of Senator Bentley, Senator Banks offered Senate Resolution No. 1199, regarding Bob Leonard, which was adopted.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

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

     Mr. President: Your Committee on Rules, Joint Rules and Resolutions, to which were referred SCS for SBs 884 and 841; SS for SCS for SBs 723 and 891; and SB 903, begs leave to report that it has examined the same and finds that the bills have been truly perfected and that the printed copies furnished the Senators are correct.

HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND READING

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

     HCS for HB 1249--Elections, Pensions and Veterans' Affairs.

     HCS for HB 1372--Public Health and Welfare.

     HS for HB 852--Judiciary.

     HS for HCS for HBs 1174 and 1309--Transportation.

     HJR 42--Education.

     HJR 49--Financial and Governmental Operations.

     HJR 58--Appropriations.

     HB 1582--Education.

     HB 1551--Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence.

BILL REFERRALS

     President Pro Tem Mathewson referred SCS for SBs 884 and 841 and HCS for HBs 904, 788 and 966, with SCS, to the Committee on State Budget Control.

REFERRALS

     President Pro Tem Mathewson referred HCR 10 and HCR 11 to the Committee on Rules, Joint Rules and Resolutions.

PRIVILEGED MOTIONS

     Senator Staples moved that the Senate refuse to concur in HCS for SB 870 and request the House to recede from its position or failing to do so, grant the Senate a conference thereon, which motion prevailed.

     At the request of Senator Caskey, the pending point of order on SCS for SBs 597 and 729, as amended, was withdrawn, placing the bill before the Body.

     SCS for SBs 597 and 729, as amended, was again taken up.

PRIVILEGED MOTIONS

     Having voted on the prevailing side, Senator Ehlmann moved that the vote by which SA 2 to SCS for SBs 597 and 729 was adopted, be reconsidered, which motion prevailed by the following vote:

Yeas--Senators
BanksCaskeyClayDePasco
EhlmannFlotronGoodeHouse
HowardJohnsonKenneyKinder
KlarichLybyerMathewsonMaxwell
McKennaMeltonMoseleyMueller
QuickRohrbachRussellSchneider
SimsSingletonTrepplerWestfall
Wiggins--29
Nays--Senators--None
Absent--Senators
GravesStaples--2
Absent with leave--Senators
BentleyCurlsScott--3
     At the request of Senator Ehlmann, SA 2 was withdrawn.

     Senator Ehlmann offered SA 5:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 5

     Amend Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bills Nos. 597 and 729, Page 1, Section 376.1305, Line 1, by inserting immediately after "376.1305" the following: "1."; and further on page 2, line 15 of said section, by inserting immediately after said line the following:

     "2. No mutual life insurance company may reorganize pursuant to Sections 376.1300 to 376.1322 unless the reorganization plan is approved by a majority of the policyholders voting in person or by proxy at a special meeting called for that purpose. Any group of at least 100 policyholders having a right to vote at such special meeting shall be entitled at their own expense to have the Secretary of the Company mail informational materials to all policyholders provided that such materials and the cost thereof are presented to the Secretary at least 45 days before the special meeting."; and

     Further amend said bill, page 5, section 379.982, line 14, by inserting immediately after said line the following:

     "2. No mutual insurance company may reorganize pursuant to sections 379.980 to 379.988 unless the reorganization plan is approved by a majority of the policyholders voting in person or by proxy at a special meeting called for that purpose. Any group of at least 100 policyholders having a right to vote at such special meeting shall be entitled at their own expense to have the Secretary of the Company mail informational materials to all policyholders provided that such materials and the cost thereof are presented to the Secretary at least 45 days before the special meeting."; and further on line 15, by striking "2." and inserting in lieu thereof the number "3.".

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

     Senator Howard offered SA 6, which was read:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 6

     Amend Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bills Nos. 597 and 729, Page 4, Section 376.1322, Line 18, by deleting all of lines 18, 19, 20.

     Senator Howard moved that the above amendment be adopted.

     Senator McKenna offered SSA 1 for SA 6:

SENATE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1

FOR SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 6

     Amend Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bills Nos. 597 and 729, Page 4, Section 376.1322, Line 20, by adding after the "." the following: "This section does not apply to those companies organized under Chapters 354 or 355 and does apply only to for profit mutual life insurance companies."; and on page 7, line 17, section 379.988, by adding the following after the ".": "This section does not apply to those companies organized under Chapters 354 or 355 and does apply only to for profit mutual property and casualty insurance companies.".

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

     Senator Caskey offered SA 7:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 7

     Amend Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bills Nos. 597 and 729, Page 2, Section 376.130, Line 1, by inserting after "376.1307" the number "1."; and further amend on line 18, by inserting immediately after said line the following:

     "2. No assets of the mutual life insurance company existing prior to reorganization under sections 376.1300 to 376.1322 shall be used in connection with the operations or creation of the reorganized life insurance company or stock holding company."; and

     Further amend said bill, page 5, section 379.982, line 32, by inserting immediately after said line the following:

     "3. No assets of the mutual insurance company existing prior to the reorganization under sections 379.980 to 379.988 may be used in connection with the operations or creation of the reorganized insurance company or stock holding company.".

     Senator Caskey moved that the above amendment be adopted and requested a roll call vote be taken. He was joined in his request by Senators Flotron, Howard, McKenna and Melton.

     SA 7 failed by the following vote:

Yeas--Senators
CaskeyClayHouseHoward
MeltonSchneiderSingleton--7
Nays--Senators
DePascoEhlmannFlotronGoode
GravesJohnsonKenneyKinder
KlarichLybyerMathewsonMaxwell
McKennaMuellerQuickRohrbach
RussellSimsStaplesTreppler
WestfallWiggins--22
Absent--Senators
BanksMoseley--2
Absent with leave--Senators
BentleyCurlsScott--3
     President Wilson assumed the Chair.

     Senator Wiggins resumed the Chair.

     Senator Staples resumed the Chair.

     Senator Caskey offered SA 8, which was read:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 8

     Amend Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bills Nos. 597 and 729, Page 2, Section 376.1307, Line 3, by striking "a majority" and inserting in lieu thereof "at least two-thirds"; and amend same section, same page, by striking on lines 9-10, "a majority" and inserting in lieu thereof "at least two-thirds".

     Senator Caskey moved that the above amendment be adopted and requested that a roll call vote be taken. He was joined in his request by Senators Mathewson, House, Russell and Wiggins.

     SA 8 failed of adoption by the following vote:

Yeas--Senators
CaskeyHouseHowardLybyer
MathewsonMaxwellMeltonSchneider
Singleton--9
Nays--Senators
BanksDePascoEhlmannFlotron
GoodeGravesJohnsonKenney
KlarichMcKennaMuellerRohrbach
RussellSimsStaplesTreppler
WestfallWiggins--18
Absent--Senators
ClayKinderMoseleyQuick--4
Absent with leave--Senators
BentleyCurlsScott--3
     Senator McKenna offered SA 9, which was read:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 9

     Amend Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bills Nos. 597 and 729, Page 5, Section 379.982, Lines 10 and 11, by striking the word "unless" on line 10 and substitute "if" and amend line 11, by striking "not".

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

     Senator Wiggins resumed the Chair.

     Senator Schneider offered SA 10:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 10

     Amend Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bills Nos. 597 and 729, Page 1, Section A, Line 4, by inserting immediately after said line the following:

     "374.715. Applications for examination and licensure as a bail bond agent or general bail bond agent shall be in writing and on forms prescribed and furnished by the department, and shall contain such information as the department requires. Each application shall be accompanied by proof satisfactory to the department that the applicant is a citizen of the United States, is at least twenty-one years of age, [and] is of good moral character, and meets the qualifications for surety on bail bonds as provided by supreme court rule. Each application shall be accompanied by the examination and application fee set by the department. In addition, each applicant for licensure as a general bail bond agent shall furnish proof satisfactory to the department that the applicant, or, if the applicant is a corporation or partnership, that each officer or partner thereof has completed at least two years as a bail bond agent, as defined in sections 374.700 to 374.775, and that the applicant possesses liquid assets of at least ten thousand dollars, along with a duly executed assignment of ten thousand dollars to the state of Missouri, which assignment shall become effective upon the applicant's violating any provision of sections 374.700 to 374.775. The assignment required by this section shall be in the form, and executed in the manner, prescribed by the department.

     374.763. 1. If any such final judgment ordering forfeiture of a defendant's bond is not paid within the period of time ordered by the court, the court shall notify the department of the failure to satisfy such judgment. The director shall draw upon the assets of the surety and remit the sum to the court, and obtain a receipt from the court therefor. The director may take action as is provided by sections 374.755 or 374.430, RSMo, regarding the license of the surety and any bail bond agents writing upon his liability.

     2. The department shall furnish to the presiding judge of each circuit court of this state, on at least a monthly basis, a list of all duly licensed and qualified bail bond agents and general bail bond agents who are not subject to pending unsatisfied bond forfeiture judgments. In lieu of such list, the department may provide this information to each presiding judge in an electronic format."; and

     Further amend the title and enacting clause of said bill accordingly.

     Senator Schneider moved that the above amendment be adopted.

     Senator Banks raised the point of order that SA 10 is out of order in that the amendment goes beyond the scope and title of the bill.

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

     Senator McKenna moved that SCS for SBs 597 and 729, as amended, be adopted, which motion prevailed.

     On motion of Senator McKenna, SCS for SBs 597 and 729, as amended, was declared perfected and ordered printed.

THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS

     SB 757, introduced by Senator Maxwell, entitled:

     An Act to amend chapter 644, RSMo, by adding one new section relating to the authorization of additional state bonds.

     Was called from the Informal Calendar and taken up.

     On motion of Senator Maxwell, SB 757 was read the 3rd time and passed by the following vote:

Yeas--Senators
BanksCaskeyDePascoEhlmann
FlotronGoodeGravesHoward
JohnsonKenneyKinderKlarich
LybyerMathewsonMaxwellMcKenna
MeltonMuellerQuickRohrbach
RussellSchneiderSimsSingleton
StaplesTrepplerWestfallWiggins--28
Nays--Senators--None
Absent--Senators
ClayHouseMoseley--3
Absent with leave--Senators
BentleyCurlsScott--3
     The President declared the bill passed.

     On motion of Senator Maxwell, title to the bill was agreed to.

     Senator Maxwell moved that the vote by which the bill passed be reconsidered.

     Senator Mathewson moved that motion lay on the table, which motion prevailed.

     Senator Mathewson requested unanimous consent of the Senate that it be in order, for the remainder of the session, to offer perfecting amendments to correct technical or clerical errors in House Substitutes or amendments to Senate Bills, which request was granted.

     SCS for SB 538, entitled:

SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 538

     An Act to repeal sections 250.190, 386.025, 393.295, 393.705, 393.710, 393.715, 393.725, 393.730, 393.760 and 393.770, RSMo 1994, relating to joint municipal utility commissions, and to enact eleven new sections relating to the same subject, with a contingent effective date, for certain sections.

     Was taken up by Senator Maxwell.

     On motion of Senator Maxwell, SCS for SB 538 was read the 3rd time and passed by the following vote:

Yeas--Senators
BanksCaskeyClayDePasco
EhlmannFlotronGoodeGraves
HowardKenneyKinderKlarich
LybyerMathewsonMaxwellMcKenna
MeltonMoseleyMuellerQuick
RohrbachRussellSchneiderSims
SingletonStaplesTrepplerWestfall
Wiggins--29
Nays--Senator House--1
Absent--Senator Johnson--1
Absent with leave--Senators
BentleyCurlsScott--3
     The President declared the bill passed.

     On motion of Senator Maxwell, title to the bill was agreed to.

     Senator Maxwell moved that the vote by which the bill passed be reconsidered.

     Senator Banks moved that motion lay on the table, which motion prevailed.

     Senator Schneider moved that SS for SCS for SB 869 be called from the Informal Calendar and again taken up for 3rd reading and final passage, which motion prevailed.

     Senator Quick resumed the Chair.

     Senator Clay assumed the Chair.

     At the request of Senator Schneider, SS for SCS for SB 869 was placed on the Informal Calendar.

HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND READING

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

     HS for HCS for HBs 1320, 981, 1042, 1109 and 1250--Judiciary.

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 1185, entitled:

     An Act relating to waiving administrative rules for school districts.

     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 SB 720.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 818.

     Emergency clause adopted.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SCS for SB 896.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 945.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 874.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 802.

     With House Amendment No. 1.

HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1

     Amend Senate Bill No. 802, Page 2, Section 105.950, Lines 1-10, by deleting all of said section.

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 826.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed HCS for SB 914, entitled:

     An Act to repeal sections 52.230, 110.130, 110.140, 110.150, 140.170, 140.190 and 140.405, RSMo 1994, relating to county government, and to enact in lieu thereof seven new sections relating to the same subject.

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 665.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 501.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed HCS for SB 676, entitled:

     An Act to repeal section 206.157, RSMo 1994, relating to powers of certain hospital districts, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject.

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 845.

     With House Committee Amendment No. 1.

HOUSE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT NO. 1

     Amend Senate Bill No. 845, Page 1, Section 246.305, Line 7, by deleting the words "either of"; and further amend said section, line 16, by deleting the word "or".

     In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SCS for SB 916.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 484.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SCS for SB 806.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House has taken up and passed SB 532.

     Bill ordered enrolled.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House refuses to recede from its position on HCS for SB 870 and grants the Senate a conference thereon.

     Also,

     Mr. President: I am instructed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the Speaker has appointed the following conference committee, to act with a like committee from the Senate on HCS for SB 870: Representatives: Koller, Fiebelman, Garnett, Ross, Hartzler (124).

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

     President Pro Tem Mathewson appointed the following conference committee to act with a like committee from the House on HCS for SB 870: Senators Staples, McKenna, Maxwell, Singleton and Westfall.

HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND READING

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

     HB 1377--Public Health and Welfare.

RESOLUTIONS

     Senator Banks offered Senate Resolution No. 1200, regarding the death of Alderwoman Bertha Mitchell, St. Louis, which was adopted.

     Senator Mueller offered Senate Resolution No. 1201, regarding Janice A. Phillips, which was adopted.

INTRODUCTIONS OF GUESTS

     Senator House introduced to the Senate, Bud Creech, Betty Hunter, Dana Humphrey, Linda Creech, Bart Creech and Bob Duncan, Lincoln County.

     Senator Westfall introduced to the Senate, Fred, LaRue and LaNee Lemons, Lockwood; and LaNee was made an honorary page.

     Senator Kenney introduced to the Senate, Brett Hueffmeier, Lee's Summit; and Brett was made an honorary page.

     Senator Moseley introduced to the Senate, Lisa Boyer and twenty students from Rock Bridge High School, Columbia.

     Senator Maxwell introduced to the Senate, Ken Keller, Mexico.

     Senator Caskey introduced to the Senate, Jerry and Gayle Harper, Peculiar.

     Senator Kenney introduced to the Senate, members of Leadership Missouri.

     Senator Banks introduced to the Senate, Ms. Lisa Short, Ms. Gloria Foster, Ms. Gloria Reilly, Ms. Nadine Camp, and ninety-three fourth grade students from Gateway Elementary School, St. Louis; and Joshua Fullilove, Vincent Metzer, Eric Mallet and Eric Thomas were made honorary pages.

     Senator Moseley introduced to the Senate, Jan Bagby and fourth grade students from Daly Elementary School, Fayette; and K.D. Polson, Megan Battles and Erin Bagby were made honorary pages.

     Senator Melton introduced to the Senate, Sharon Marler, Larry Lafferty, Tim Jenkins and eight eighth grade students from Plainview R-VIII School, Douglas County.

     Senator Graves introduced to the Senate, members of the VFW from Hale and Tina.

     On behalf of Senator Treppler, Senator Mueller introduced to the Senate, Paula Nelson and thirty-one fifth grade students from Salem Lutheran School, Affton; and Meredith Rauscher, Cody Labruyere, Chris Linton and Chris Simmons were made honorary pages.

     Senator Mueller introduced to the Senate, eighty-eight eighth grade students from Parkway Southwest Middle School, St. Louis; and Jennifer Hasty, Monica Jones, Jessica Johnson and Latiaa Whitfield were made honorary pages.

     Senator Caskey introduced to the Senate, his brother, Robert Caskey, and Joe Hendricks, Windsor.

     Senator Quick introduced to the Senate, students from Toppings Elementary School, Clay County.

     Senator Westfall introduced to the Senate, Jennie Fell, Bobbie Hunt, Sarah Sturgis, Shawna Brockman and Jennie Ebey, Strafford; and Sarah, Shawna and Jennie were made honorary pages.

     Senator Mathewson introduced to the Senate, Paul Bennett, Mat Watkins, Amy James and a delegation from American Legion State Youth Government Day; and Mat and Amy were made honorary pages.

     Senator Graves introduced to the Senate, Daisy Workman and students from Nodaway County.

     Senator Sims introduced to the Senate, fifteen eighth grade students from Ritenour Middle School, St. Louis; and Josh Boeck, Ebony Thomas, Patrick Rudolph and Crystal Sullivan were made honorary pages.

     On behalf of Senator Wiggins, the President introduced to the Senate, Greg, Erin and Daniel Boyle, Kansas City; and Erin and Daniel were made honorary pages.

     Senator Westfall introduced to the Senate, Jack and Kay Walker, Aurora.

     Senator Johnson introduced to the Senate, Brandi Schubert, Cosby; Jason Trimmer, Rosendale; and Mrs. Oneida Gillispie, Savannah; and Brandi and Jason were made honorary pages.

     Senator Moseley introduced to the Senate, Jessica Taylor, Moberly; and Floyd Russell, Cairo; and Jessica and Floyd were made honorary pages.

     Senator Flotron introduced to the Senate, Ray Wagner, Chesterfield.

     Senator Mathewson introduced to the Senate, A.J. Phipps, Kelly Johnson, David Douglas, Kyle Proffitt, Adrian Wegeng, Joseph Grimm and students from Richmond High School, Richmond; and Kelly, David, Kyle, Adrian and Joseph were made honorary pages.

     Senator Caskey introduced to the Senate, Tom King and Ted Meeker, Warrensburg; Everett Good, Crestridge; Cathy Clark, Kingsville; Marie Allen, Knob Noster; Marcy Barnhart, Chilhowee; and Wendy Mansfield, Leeton.

     On behalf of Senator Wiggins, the President introduced to the Senate, Frank Auten and Javier Guzman, Paola, Kansas.

     Senator Moseley introduced to the Senate, the Physician of the Day, Harold Williamson, M.D., Columbia.

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