Journal of the Senate

FIRST REGULAR SESSION

FORTY-SIXTH DAY--WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2001

President Maxwell in the Chair.

Reverend Carl Gauck offered the following prayer:

Thomas Kempis prayed: "Place me where you will and use me according to your wisdom. I am in your hand as your servant ready to do all that you command."

Gracious God, we are here to serve not ourselves but the people You have given us to care for. Help us to see that the laws we pass contain the seeds of Your justice and are helpful to those the law touches. May we truly be willing to be used by You for others. In Your Holy Name we pray. 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.

Photographers from the Associated Press were given permission to take pictures in the Senate Chamber today.

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

RESOLUTIONS

Senator Wiggins offered Senate Resolution No. 431, regarding the Hickman Mills C-I School District, Kansas City, which was adopted.

HOUSE BILLS ON THIRD READING

HCS for HB 15, with SCS, entitled:

An Act to appropriate money for supplemental purposes for the several departments and offices of state government, and for the payment of various claims for refunds, for persons, firms, and corporations, and for other purposes, and to transfer money among certain funds, from the funds designated for the fiscal period ending June 30, 2001.

Was taken up by Senator Russell.

SCS for HCS for HB 15, entitled:

SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

HOUSE BILL NO. 15An Act to appropriate money for supplemental purposes for the several departments and offices of state government, and for the payment of various claims for refunds, for persons, firms, and corporations, and for other purposes, and to transfer money among certain funds, from the funds designated for the fiscal period ending June 30, 2001.

Was taken up.

Senator Russell moved that SCS for HCS for HB 15 be adopted.

Senator Klarich offered SA 1:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1

Amend Senate Committee Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 15, Page 4, Section 15.085, by inserting immediately after said section the following new sections:

"Section 15.090. To the Department of Insurance

Personal Service $41,380

Expense and Equipment 84,792

From Department of Insurance

Dedicated Fund $126,172

Section 15.095. To the Department of Insurance

For market conduct and financial examinations

of insurance companies

Personal Service $12,496

Expense and Equipment 9,409

From Insurance Examiners Fund $21,905".

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

Senator Russell moved that SCS for HCS for HB 15 be adopted, which motion prevailed.

On motion of Senator Russell, SCS for HCS for HB 15 was read the 3rd time and passed by the following vote:

The President declared the bill passed.

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

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

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

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 HB 626, entitled:

An Act to repeal section 451.040, RSMo 2000, relating to marriage licenses, 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 693, entitled:

An Act to repeal sections 407.820, 407.822, 621.053, 621.055, 621.155, 621.165, 621.175, 621.185, 621.189 and 621.198, RSMo 2000, relating to the administrative hearing commission, and to enact in lieu thereof seven 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 HB 769, entitled:

An Act to amend chapter 166, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the privacy of personal information of participants in the Missouri higher education savings program.

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 537, entitled:

An Act to repeal sections 442.030, 451.250, 451.260, 451.270, 451.280, 451.300, 452.075, 452.080, 452.110, 452.130, 452.140, 452.170, 452.180, 452.190, 452.200, 452.210, 452.220, 452.230, 452.240, 452.250 and 474.140, RSMo 2000, relating to marriage, and to enact in lieu thereof twenty new sections relating to the same subject.

In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

Read 1st time.

HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND READING

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

HCS for HBs 302 and 38--Transportation.

HB 163--Transportation.

HCS for HBs 205, 323 and 549--Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Tourism.

HB 219--Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Tourism.

HCS for HBs 441, 94 and 244--Financial and Governmental Organization, Veterans' Affairs and Elections.

HB 575--Commerce and Environment.

HB 621--Financial and Governmental Organi-zation, Veterans' Affairs and Elections.

HB 288--Commerce and Environment.

HB 266--Financial and Governmental Organi-zation, Veterans' Affairs and Elections.

HB 236--Financial and Governmental Organization, Veterans' Affairs and Elections.

HB 180--Financial and Governmental Organization, Veterans' Affairs and Elections.

HB 133--Local Government and Economic Development.

HB 48--Financial and Governmental Organization, Veterans' Affairs and Elections.

HB 78--Public Health and Welfare.

HB 262--Financial and Governmental Organi-zation, Veterans' Affairs and Elections.

HCS for HBs 144 and 46--Judiciary.

HCS for HB 207--Financial and Govern-mental Organization, Veterans' Affairs and Elections.

HCS for HB 567--Financial and Govern-mental Organization, Veterans' Affairs and Elections.

HCS for HB 241--Judiciary.

HB 801--Financial and Governmental Organi-zation, Veterans' Affairs and Elections.

HB 309--Education.

HB 111--Public Health and Welfare.

HB 431--Public Health and Welfare.

HB 202--Local Government and Economic Development.

HB 129--Financial and Governmental Organi-zation, Veterans' Affairs and Elections.

HB 157--Judiciary.

HB 80--Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence.

HCS for HB 50--Education.

HCS for HB 194--Education.

HS for HB 287--Financial and Governmental Organization, Veterans' Affairs and Elections.

HB 218--Education.

HCS for HBs 265 and 369--Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence.

HS for HCS for HBs 237, 270, 403 and 442--Financial and Governmental Organization, Veterans' Affairs and Elections.

HB 502--Local Government and Economic Development.

HB 779--Local Government and Economic Development.

HB 409--Local Government and Economic Development.

HB 452--Aging, Families and Mental Health.

HB 242--Local Government and Economic Development.

HB 600--Local Government and Economic Development.

HB 607--Public Health and Welfare.

HB 491--Financial and Governmental Organi-zation, Veterans' Affairs and Elections.

HS for HB 381--Commerce and Environment.

HCS for HB 26--Education.

HB 185--Local Government and Economic Development.

HB 166--Education.

HS for HCS for HB 107--Judiciary.

HCS for HB 738--Financial and Govern-mental Organization, Veterans' Affairs and Elections.

HJR 5--Education.

On motion of Senator Kenney, the Senate recessed until 3:00 p.m.

RECESS

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

RESOLUTIONS

Senator Jacob offered Senate Resolution No. 432, regarding Frank Berry, Moberly, which was adopted.

Senator Sims offered Senate Resolution No. 433, regarding Abigail Lee, St. Louis, which was adopted.

Senator Sims offered Senate Resolution No. 434, regarding Elizabeth A. Lewis, Foristell, which was adopted.

Senator Sims offered Senate Resolution No. 435, regarding Karen Lowry, St. Louis, which was adopted.

Senator Kenney offered Senate Resolution No. 436, regarding Caleb R. Miller, Lee's Summit, which was adopted.

Senator Kenney offered Senate Resolution No. 437, regarding Michael Thomas "Hammy" Hamline, Lee's Summit, which was adopted.

Senator Kenney offered Senate Resolution No. 438, regarding John Fliszar, Blue Springs, which was adopted.

Senator Kenney offered Senate Resolution No. 439, regarding Joe Long, Lee's Summit, which was adopted.

Senator Kenney offered Senate Resolution No. 440, regarding Andrew Benjamin Winkler, Lee's Summit, which was adopted.

Senator Kenney offered Senate Resolution No. 441, regarding Daniel Eric Coombs, Lee's Summit, which was adopted.

THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS

SB 520, with SCS, introduced by Senator Foster, entitled:

An Act to repeal section 301.058, RSMo 2000, relating to motor vehicles, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject.

Was called from the Consent Calendar and taken up.

SCS for SB 520, entitled:

SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 520

An Act to repeal sections 301.057 and 301.058, RSMo 2000, relating to motor vehicles, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the same subject.

Was taken up.

Senator Foster moved that SCS for SB 520 be adopted, which motion prevailed.

On motion of Senator Foster, SCS for SB 520 was read the 3rd time and passed by the following

vote:

YEAS--Senators

Bland Caskey Cauthorn Childers

DePasco Dougherty Foster Gibbons

Goode Gross Jacob Johnson

Kenney Klarich Klindt Mathewson

Quick Rohrbach Russell Scott

Sims Singleton Staples Steelman

Westfall Wiggins--26

NAYS--Senators--None

Absent--Senators

Bentley House Kinder Loudon

Schneider Stoll Yeckel--7

Absent with leave--Senator Carter--1

The President declared the bill passed.

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

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

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

SB 284, with SCS, introduced by Senator Steelman, entitled:

An Act to amend chapter 170, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to American sign language.

Was called from the Consent Calendar and taken up.

SCS for SB 284, entitled:

SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 284

An Act to amend chapter 170, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to American sign language.

Was taken up.

Senator Steelman moved that SCS for SB 284 be adopted, which motion prevailed.

On motion of Senator Steelman, SCS for SB 284 was read the 3rd time and passed by the following vote:

The President declared the bill passed.

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

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

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

SB 451, introduced by Senator Goode, entitled:

An Act to repeal section 640.665, RSMo 2000, relating to the energy set-aside program fund, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject.

Was called from the Consent Calendar and taken up.

On motion of Senator Goode, SB 451 was read the 3rd time and passed by the following vote:

The President declared the bill passed.

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 Jacob moved that motion lay on the table, which motion prevailed.

SB 307, introduced by Senator Jacob, entitled:

An Act to repeal sections 140.010 and 140.730, RSMo 2000, relating to property taxes, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the same subject.

Was called from the Consent Calendar and taken up.

On motion of Senator Jacob, SB 307 was read the 3rd time and passed by the following vote:

The President declared the bill passed.

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

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

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

SB 556, introduced by Senator DePasco, entitled:

An Act to repeal section 313.840, RSMo 2000, relating to liquor licenses on boats and premises, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject.

Was called from the Consent Calendar and taken up.

On motion of Senator DePasco, SB 556 was read the 3rd time and passed by the following vote:

The President declared the bill passed.

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

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

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

SB 470, with SCAs 1 and 2, introduced by Senator Goode, et al, entitled:

An Act to amend chapter 8, RSMo, by adding thereto three new sections relating to the second state capitol commission.

Was called from the Consent Calendar and taken up.

SCA 1 was taken up.

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

SCA 2 was taken up.

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

On motion of Senator Goode, SB 470, as amended, was read the 3rd time and passed by the following vote:

The President declared the bill passed.

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 Yeckel moved that motion lay on the table, which motion prevailed.

SB 538, introduced by Senator Yeckel, entitled:

An Act to repeal sections 443.803, 443.805, 443.809, 443.810, 443.812, 443.819, 443.821, 443.825, 443.827, 443.833, 443.839, 443.841, 443.849, 443.851, 443.855, 443.857, 443.859, 443.863, 443.867, 443.869, 443.879, 443.881 and 443.887, RSMo 2000, relating to mortgages and mortgage brokers, and to enact in lieu thereof twenty-three new sections relating to the same subject, with penalty provisions.

Was called from the Consent Calendar and taken up.

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

The President declared the bill passed.

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

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

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

SB 563, introduced by Senator Gibbons, entitled:

An Act to repeal sections 136.035 and 144.190, RSMo 2000, relating to the notarization of sales tax refund documents, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the same subject.

Was called from the Consent Calendar and taken up.

On motion of Senator Gibbons, SB 563 was read the 3rd time and passed by the following vote:

The President declared the bill passed.

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

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

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

SB 544, introduced by Senator Johnson, entitled:

An Act to authorize the conveyance of an easement on property owned by Missouri Veterans Commission to Spectra Communications.

Was called from the Consent Calendar and taken up.

On motion of Senator Johnson, SB 544 was read the 3rd time and passed by the following vote:

The President declared the bill passed.

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

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

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

SB 553, introduced by Senator Klindt, entitled:

An Act to authorize the conveyance of property interest owned by Northwest Missouri State University to the Missouri National Guard and City of Maryville.

Was called from the Consent Calendar and taken up.

Senator Klindt moved that SB 553 be read the 3rd time and finally passed.

Senator Staples was recognized to interrogate Senator Klindt.

Senator Klindt was recognized to speak on the bill.

Senator Schneider raised the point of order that Senator Klindt's speaking on the bill at this time was out of order as he had already spoken.

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

On motion of Senator Klindt, SB 553 was read the 3rd time and passed by the following vote:

The President declared the bill passed.

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

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

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

SB 568, with SCS, introduced by Senator Mathewson, entitled:

An Act to authorize the exchange of property interest owned by the department of natural resources and the City of Lexington.

Was called from the Consent Calendar and taken up.

SCS for SB 568, entitled:

SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 568

An Act to authorize the exchange of property interest owned by the state and certain cities.

Was taken up.

Senator Mathewson moved that SCS for SB 568 be adopted, which motion prevailed.

On motion of Senator Mathewson, SCS for SB 568 was read the 3rd time and passed by the following vote:

The President declared the bill passed.

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

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

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

SB 591, with SCS, introduced by Senator Kenney, entitled:

An Act to repeal sections 204.300 and 204.370, RSMo 2000, relating to common sewer districts, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the same subject.

Was called from the Consent Calendar and taken up.

SCS for SB 591, entitled:

SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 591

An Act to repeal sections 204.300 and 204.370, RSMo 2000, relating to common sewer districts, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the same subject.

Was taken up.

Senator Kenney moved that SCS for SB 591 be adopted, which motion prevailed.

On motion of Senator Kenney, SCS for SB 591 was read the 3rd time and passed by the following vote:

The President declared the bill passed.

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

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

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

SB 610, introduced by Senator Westfall, entitled:

An Act to repeal sections 52.300 and 54.330, RSMo 2000, relating to bonds for deputies for county collectors and treasurer ex officio collectors, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the same subject.

Was called from the Consent Calendar and taken up.

On motion of Senator Westfall, SB 610 was read the 3rd time and passed by the following vote:

The President declared the bill passed.

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

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

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

SB 619, with SCS, introduced by Senator Mathewson, entitled:

An Act to repeal section 190.109, RSMo 2000, relating to emergency services, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject, with an emergency clause.

Was called from the Consent Calendar and taken up.

SCS for SB 619, entitled:

SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 619

An Act to repeal section 190.109, RSMo 2000, and to enact in lieu thereof three new sections relating to the state fair, with an emergency clause.

Was taken up.

Senator Mathewson moved that SCS for SB 619 be adopted, which motion prevailed.

On motion of Senator Mathewson, SCS for SB 619 was read the 3rd time and passed by the following vote:

The President declared the bill passed.

The emergency clause was adopted by the following vote:

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

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

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

SB 500, introduced by Senator Mathewson, entitled:

An Act to repeal sections 178.892, 620.470 and 620.474, RSMo 2000, relating to job training, and to enact in lieu thereof three new sections relating to the same subject.

Was called from the Consent Calendar and taken up.

Senator Mathewson moved that SB 500 be read the 3rd time and finally passed.

At the request of Senator Mathewson, the above motion was withdrawn, which placed the bill back on the Calendar.

SB 406, introduced by Senator Westfall, entitled:

An Act to repeal section 302.173, RSMo 2000, relating to drivers' examination for licensure, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the same subject.

Was called from the Consent Calendar and taken up.

On motion of Senator Westfall, SB 406 was read the 3rd time and passed by the following vote:

The President declared the bill passed.

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

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

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

SB 575, introduced by Senator Caskey, entitled:

An Act to repeal section 160.522, RSMo 2000, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to building-level school accountability report cards.

Was called from the Consent Calendar and taken up.

On motion of Senator Caskey, SB 575 was read the 3rd time and passed by the following vote:

The President declared the bill passed.

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

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

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

SB 543, introduced by Senator Foster, entitled:

An Act to repeal section 165.011, RSMo 2000, relating to transfers of funds in certain school districts, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject.

Was called from the Consent Calendar and taken up.

On motion of Senator Foster, SB 543 was read the 3rd time and passed by the following vote:

The President declared the bill passed.

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

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

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

SB 514, with SCS, introduced by Senator Singleton, entitled:

An Act to repeal section 196.100, RSMo 2000, relating to labeling of drugs, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject.

Was called from the Consent Calendar and taken up.

SCS for SB 514, entitled:

SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 514

An Act to repeal section 196.100, RSMo 2000, relating to labeling of drugs, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject.

Was taken up.

Senator Singleton moved that SCS for SB 514 be adopted, which motion prevailed.

On motion of Senator Singleton, SCS for SB 514 was read the 3rd time and passed by the following vote:

The President declared the bill passed.

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

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

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

SB 384, with SCS, introduced by Senator House, entitled:

An Act to repeal sections 324.203, 324.205, 324.212 and 324.217, RSMo 2000, relating to regulation of dietitians, and to enact in lieu thereof four new sections relating to the same subject, with penalty provisions.

Was called from the Consent Calendar and taken up.

SCS for SB 384, entitled:

SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 384

An Act to repeal sections 324.212 and 324.217, RSMo 2000, relating to licensure of dietitians, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the same subject.

Was taken up.

Senator House moved that SCS for SB 384 be adopted, which motion prevailed.

On motion of Senator House, SCS for SB 384 was read the 3rd time and passed by the following vote:

The President declared the bill passed.

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

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

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

SB 130, introduced by Senator Bland, entitled:

An Act to amend chapter 311, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to liquor control.

Was called from the Consent Calendar and taken up.

Senator Bland moved that SB 130 be read the 3rd time and finally passed.

At the request of Senator Bland, the above motion was withdrawn, which placed the bill back on the Calendar.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

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

Mr. President: Your Committee on State Budget Control, to which were referred SB 97; SCS for SB 374; SS for SB 339; and SB 392, begs leave to report that it has considered the same and recommends that the bills do pass.

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 HB 544, entitled:

An Act to amend chapter 334, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to medical records.

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 318, entitled:

An Act to repeal section 105.661, RSMo 2000, relating to public retirement plans, 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 385, entitled:

An Act to amend chapter 169, RSMo, relating to certain school retirement systems, by adding thereto 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 SB 256.

With House Committee Amendment No. 1 and House Amendment No. 1.

HOUSE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT NO. 1

Amend Senate Bill No. 256, Page 2, Section 644.037, Lines 1-4, by removing all of said section from the bill; and

Further amend the title, enacting clause and intersectional references accordingly.

HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1

Amend Senate Bill No. 256, Page 2, Section 644.572, Lines 1-5, by striking all of said lines; and

Further amend said bill and page, Section 644.574, Lines 1 to 5, by striking all of said lines; and

Further amend said bill and page, Section 644.576, Lines 1 to 5, by striking all of said lines and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"Section 1. In addition to those sums authorized prior to August 28, 2002, the board of fund commissioners of the state of Missouri, as authorized by section 37(e) of article III of the Constitution of the state of Missouri, may borrow on the credit of this state the sum of ten million dollars in the manner described, and for the purposes set out, in chapter 640, RSMo, and this chapter.

Section 2. In addition to those sums authorized prior to August 28, 2002, the board of fund commissioners of the state of Missouri, as authorized by section 37(g) of article III of the Constitution of the state of Missouri, may borrow on the credit of this state the sum of ten million dollars in the manner described, and for the purposes set out, in chapter 640, RSMo, and in this chapter.

Section 3. In addition to those sums authorized prior to August 28, 2002, the board of fund commissioners of the state of Missouri, as authorized by section 37(h) of article III of the Constitution of the state of Missouri, may borrow on the credit of this state the sum of twenty million dollars in the manner described, and for the purposes set out, in chapter 640, RSMo, and in this chapter."; and

Further amend the title and enacting clause accordingly.

Emergency clause adopted.

In which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested.

RESOLUTIONS

Senator Caskey offered Senate Resolution No. 442, regarding the Ninetieth Birthday of Lois Mae Weatherman, Holden, which was adopted.

Senator Cauthorn offered Senate Resolution No. 443, regarding Jay H. Truitt, Columbia, which was adopted.

Senator Foster offered Senate Resolution No. 444, regarding Winona Griffin, Bloomfield, which was adopted.

INTRODUCTIONS OF GUESTS

Senator Singleton introduced to the Senate, Chris Alford, Seneca.

Senator Stoll introduced to the Senate, Teresa, Heather and Daniel Wolters, High Ridge.

Senator Foster introduced to the Senate, Sally Elrod and three students from Clearwater High School, Piedmont; and Jacqueline Clover, Elizabeth Larson and Jennifer Darden were made honorary pages.

Senator Foster introduced to the Senate, Matthew and Rachel Henson, Poplar Bluff; and Rachel was made an honorary page.

Senator Klindt introduced to the Senate, Sarah Davenport, Trenton.

Senator Quick introduced to the Senate, Jeannie Ashlock, Bev Fehner, James Lee, Michelle Musselman, Michael Wasche, Sr. and members of Cub Scout Pack 180, Den 10 from St. Charles Church, Kansas City; and Steven Ashlock, Spencer Cope, Peter Fehner, Jake Lee, Myles Musselman, Frank Orallo and Michael Wasche, Jr. were made honorary pages.

Senator Caskey introduced to the Senate, Mr. Larry DesCombes and twenty-four eighth grade students from Leeton R-10 School, Leeton; and Clara Han, South Korea.

Senator Klarich introduced to the Senate, Kevin Roach, Kirksville.

On behalf of Senator Bland and himself, Senator Wiggins introduced to the Senate, Sally Rice, Frankie Taylor, Loretta Bunnell, Park Lightfoot, Eugene Hankins, Harrel Johnson and Anthony Jordon, members of the Kansas City Silver Haired City Council.

Senator Caskey introduced to the Senate, Jim and Karen Young, Clinton; and Jeff Matthews and Jordan Cox, St. Louis; and Jeff and Jordan were made honorary pages.

Senator Klindt introduced to the Senate, Father Chuck Tobin and students from St. Gregory School, Maryville.

Senator Childers introduced to the Senate, Lauren, Dottie and Dale Halfaker, Nixa.

Senator Loudon introduced to the Senate, students from St. Monica School, St. Louis; and Kevin Lorenz, Amanda Terrel, Casey Kraft and Alicia Sciore were made honorary pages.

Senator Bentley introduced to the Senate, Gene and Brett Barnes, Springfield.

On behalf of Senator Loudon and herself, Senator Bentley introduced to the Senate, Jane and Ann Kleve, St. Louis.

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

SENATE CALENDAR

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FORTY-SEVENTH DAY-THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2001

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FORMAL CALENDAR

HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND READING

THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS

SENATE BILLS FOR PERFECTION

INFORMAL CALENDAR

SENATE BILLS FOR PERFECTION

CONSENT CALENDAR

Senate Bills

Reported 2/5

SB 143-Childers

Reported 2/19

SB 315-Childers, with SCS

Reported 3/5

SB 354-Johnson and Scott,

with SCS

Reported 3/12

SB 526-Dougherty, with SCS

Reported 3/13

Reported 3/14

Reported 3/15