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FY 2009 Budget |
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The Senate Appropriations Committee met to hear public testimony on the state funding for fiscal year 2010, which begins on July 1, 2009. Sen. Frank Barnitz, D-Lake Spring, serves on the committee and explains that many of the witnesses recognized the challenging economic factors that are sure to affect the state’s spending plan. OC: for 2010. |
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 POSTED: December 15, 2008 |
Sen. Barnitz discusses how the nation’s slowing economy will affect Missouri’s 2009 budget and how committee members are planning for fiscal year 2010. OC: we have today. |
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POSTED: December 15, 2008 |
Sen. Barnitz explains that revenue declines will cause challenges as legislators work to craft a balanced budget. OC: the taxpayers. |
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POSTED: December 15, 2008 |
Interoperability |
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| Sen. Frank Barnitz, D-Lake Spring, speaks on the floor during debate. He says it is important that state law enforcement receives an up-to-date communications system. He shares his concern about the way certain details of the statewide radio network are laid out in House Bill 2008, the public safety budget bill.
OC: our system. |
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POSTED: April 25, 2008 |
| Sen. Barnitz expands on the problems he has with the bill and explains his concern that rural counties, like those in his district, will not benefit from the legislation.
OC: what is planned. |
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POSTED: April 25, 2008 |
| Sen. Barnitz explains another major issue he has with the program is that the equipment purchases are not clearly laid out in the legislation.
OC: entire system. |
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POSTED: April 25, 2008 |
| Sen. Barnitz describes the situation that many of the first responders face when it comes to buying new, up-to-date communications equipment.
OC: in this state. |
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POSTED: April 25, 2008 |
Intellectual Property |
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| Sen. Frank Barnitz, D-Lake Spring, explains Senate Bill 1244, which was sent to the full chamber by a Senate committee last week. The bill works to protect the intellectual property of small businesses and entrepreneurs in the state of Missouri. He discusses the need for this unique legislation, which would keep big businesses and corporations from taking advantage of smaller ventures.
OC: produce it. |
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POSTED: April 7, 2008 |
| Sen. Barnitz expands on how the legislation would work by setting up the Entrepreneurial Development Council made up of those holding patents, lawyers knowledgeable about intellectual property, and a representative from the attorney general’s office.
OC: new ideas. |
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POSTED: April 7, 2008 |
| Sen. Barnitz explains that entrepreneurs can pay a fee to join the council, which would then allow the council to award grants to those needing them.
OC: different things. |
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POSTED: April 7, 2008 |
| Sen. Barnitz describes the amount of support for the bill from Missourians throughout the state. Many of those who testified in favor of the bill during a committee meeting earlier this month are hailing the bill as an economic development tool.
OC: their ideas. |
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POSTED: April 7, 2008 |
Small Business |
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February 28 was the last day lawmakers were able to introduce new bills for consideration this session. Sen. Frank Barnitz, D-Lake Spring, discusses legislation that he has filed this session, including Senate Bill 1062. He explains the bill and details how the legislation will make corporate filings easier for small businesses.
OC: corporate standing |
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POSTED: March 5, 2008 |
Adoption and Foster Care |
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| Sen. Barnitz has also sponsored Senate Bill 1242, which includes a number of provisions relating to adoption and foster care. He explains that many of the provisions of the bill are based on suggestions from meetings within the district.
OC: meetings that I've held |
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POSTED: March 5, 2008 |
| Sen. Barnitz discusses several other provisions of SB 1242.
OC: of that child |
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POSTED: March 5, 2008 |
Personal Property |
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| Another bill sponsored by Sen. Barnitz would expand the ways that property owners can delineate their property. He talks about the provisions of Senate Bill 1178.
OC: private property |
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POSTED: March 5, 2008 |
Prisoner Per Diem Rate |
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| Sen. Barnitz discusses an issue that has been a concern of county officials throughout the district. Up until last year, counties received a $20 per diem for housing state prisoners. Sen. Barnitz discusses an increase he is supporting that will benefit counties.
OC: help those counties longer |
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POSTED: February 21, 2008 |
| While every country would be affected differently, Sen. Barnitz uses Pulaski County's numbers as an example of how a higher per diem could make a difference for counties in Missouri.
OC: a sizable increase |
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POSTED: February 21, 2008 |
| Sen. Barnitz touches on one of the main issues county commissioners discussed with him during their visit. Counties want the state to increase the per diem rate that county prisons receive for housing state prisoners — an issue that was studied by the Senate Interim Committee on Funding for County Sheriff Offices.
OC: state prisoners |
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POSTED: February 7, 2008 |
| Sen. Barnitz says that something needs to be done to make sure counties are compensated for housing state prisoners.
OC: and twenty five cents |
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POSTED: February 7, 2008 |
Veterans |
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| Sen. Frank Barnitz, D-Lake Spring, explains the provisions of Senate Bill 830, sponsored by Sen. Maida Coleman (D-St. Louis). Sen. Barnitz worked with Sen. Coleman on the bill, which would lower tuition at public universities for returning service men and women.
OC: to college |
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POSTED: February 21, 2008 |
| Sen. Barnitz explains why he thinks Senate Bill 830 is important.
OC: for this country |
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POSTED: February 21, 2008 |