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Journal of the Senate Ninety-Ninth General Assembly of the State of Missouri First Regular Session JOURNAL OF THE SENATE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI FIRST REGULAR SESSION FIRST DAY—WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2017 The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder. The Reverend Carl Gauck offered the following prayer: Gracious God, the gavel has announced the beginning of a new session, bringing new and familiar members to this time of gathering. We come together knowing that we need to be centered in You and opened to Your prompting so our service is in keeping with Your will for us. We are thankful for this opportunity to serve and pray You will help us be faithful in our witnessing. And we pray for Lieutenant Governor- Elect Parson and his recent heart surgery, asking You for his complete healing and health restored for his service to this state and here in the Senate. In Your Holy Name we pray. Amen. Missouri National Guard presented the Colors. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Senator Wallingford. The “Star-Spangled Banner” was performed by Lauren Hieger. Senator Kehoe requested unanimous consent of the Senate to allow members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Missouri Supreme Court Marshal to enter the Chamber with side arms, which request was granted. The President of the Senate stated that the Rules of the Senate would be the Missouri Senate Rules of the 2nd Regular Session of the Ninety-eighth General Assembly until temporary or permanent rules are adopted. Senator Kehoe announced that photographers from Gasconade County Republican, KSDK-TV, Jefferson City News Tribune, Columbia Missourian, The Missouri Times, KRCG-TV and St. Louis Post Dispatch the Senate and family members had been given permission to take flash pictures and to video in the Senate Chamber and gallery. Senator Kehoe submitted the following appointments of officers for the temporary organization, which were read: President Pro Tem . Ron Richard Secretary of Senate . Adriane D. Crouse Sergeant-at-Arms . .Bill Smith 1 2 Journal of the Senate Senator Kehoe requested unanimous consent of the Senate that the above named officers stand as temporary officers until permanent officers are elected, which request was granted. MESSAGES FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE The President laid before the Senate the following communication from the Secretary of State, which was read: To the Honorable Senate of the 99th General Assembly, First Regular Session, of the State of Missouri: In compliance with Section 115.525, Revised Statutes of Missouri, I have the honor to lay before you herewith a list of the names of the members of the Senate for the 99th General Assembly (First Regular Session) of the State of Missouri, elected at the November 4, 2014 General Election, and the November 8, 2016 General Election and Special Election. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the official seal of my office this 4th day of January, 2017. /s/ Jason Kander (Seal) SECRETARY OF STATE MISSOURI STATE SENATORS Elected November 8, 2016 District Name 1st Scott Sifton 3rd Gary Romine *4th Jacob W. Hummel 5th Jamilah Nasheed 7th Jason Holsman 9th Shalonn (Kiki) Curls 11th John Joseph Rizzo 13th Gina Walsh 15th Andrew Koenig 17th Ryan Silvey 19th Caleb Rowden 21st Denny Hoskins 23rd Bill Eigel 25th Doug Libla 27th Wayne Wallingford 29th David Sater 31st Ed Emery 33rd Mike Cunningham First Day—Wednesday, January 4, 2017 3 MISSOURI STATE SENATORS Elected November 4, 2014 District Name 2nd Bob Onder 6th Mike Kehoe 8th Will Kraus 10th Jeanie Riddle 12th Dan Hegeman 14th Maria N. Chappelle-Nadal 16th Dan Brown 18th Brian Munzlinger 20th Jay Wasson 22nd Paul Wieland 24th Jill Schupp 26th Dave Schatz 28th Michael L. Parson 30th Bob Dixon 32nd Ron Richard 34th Rob Schaaf * Special Election held November 8, 2016 due to the resignation of Senator Joseph Keaveny. The newly elected Senators advanced to the bar and subscribed to the oath of office, which was administered by the Honorable Judge Patricia Breckenridge, Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court. On roll call the following Senators were present: Present—Senators Brown Chappelle-Nadal Cunningham Curls Dixon Eigel Emery Hegeman Holsman Hoskins Kehoe Koenig Kraus Libla Munzlinger Nasheed Onder Richard Riddle Rizzo Romine Rowden Sater Schaaf Schatz Schupp Sifton Silvey Wallingford Walsh Wasson Wieland—32 Absent—Senators—None Absent with leave—Senator Parson—1 Vacancies—1 The Lieutenant Governor was present. 4 Journal of the Senate The President declared the First Regular Session of the 99th General Assembly convened. RESOLUTIONS Senator Kehoe offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted: SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Senate of the Ninety-ninth General Assembly of the State of Missouri, First Regular Session, that the rules adopted by the Ninety-eighth General Assembly, Second Regular Session, as amended, insofar as they are applicable, be adopted as the temporary rules for the control of the deliberations of the Senate of the Ninety-ninth General Assembly, First Regular Session, until permanent rules are adopted. Senator Kehoe moved that the Senate proceed to perfect its organization, which motion prevailed. Senator Kehoe nominated Senator Ron Richard for President Pro Tem. Senator Richard’s nomination was seconded by Senator Walsh. No further nominations being made, Senator Richard was elected President Pro Tem by the following vote: YEAS—Senators Brown Chappelle-Nadal Cunningham Curls Dixon Eigel Emery Hegeman Holsman Hoskins Kehoe Koenig Kraus Libla Munzlinger Nasheed Onder Richard Riddle Rizzo Romine Rowden Sater Schaaf Schatz Schupp Sifton Silvey Wallingford Walsh Wasson Wieland—32 NAYS—Senators—None Absent—Senators—None Absent with leave—Senator Parson—1 Vacancies—1 Senator Richard was escorted to the dais by Senator Walsh. Senator Richard subscribed to the oath of office of President Pro Tem, administered by the Honorable Judge Daniel E. Scott, Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District. President Pro Tem Richard assumed the dais and delivered the following address: Opening Address Senator Ron Richard, President Pro Tem First Regular Session, 99th General Assembly January 4, 2017 Good afternoon and THANK YOU for placing your trust in me to serve as your President Pro- Tem. It is a high honor to do so, and, of course, it's an honor for all of us to serve the people in the Missouri Senate. Many of you have family and friends here with you today. We welcome them to the Chamber. Gov-elect Eric Greitens Lt. Gov Peter Kinder Lt. Gov-elect Mike Parson Judge Patricia Breckenridge Judge Dan Scott Patty Richard Senators and Guests First Day—Wednesday, January 4, 2017 5 I know it's a tradition that the new President Pro-Tem gives a big speech on the first day and sets the agenda. But I'm not big on long, windy speeches. So rather than stand here and set the agenda for 2017, I'm going to say a few words that I hope will set the TONE for 2017……and beyond. In other words, how should we go about conducting the business of the Missouri Senate? What we do here matters, and how we do it matters. Take a look around. Not just at each other, but take a look at this magnificent chamber, which is at the heart of the most beautiful capitol building in America. Why is it that Missourians- who are not unnecessarily extravagant people – decided more than a hundred years ago to build such a wonderful capitol? And not just the building itself, but all the wonderful artwork throughout the Capitol, including this very chamber? These great Capitol decorations are not placed simply for the purpose of expounding beauty and art, but to inspire in succeeding generations patriotism. Without a knowledge of history there can be no patriotism. Without a reverence for our pioneer forbears there can be no respect for the government they sacrificed to build. We could do our business sitting around a bunch of card tables. Instead, we are here in this grand chamber. I think Missourians then – and Missourians now - want us to feel the weight of what we do here. They want us to feel the weight of history; to appreciate what has come before us; and to apply it to what we do in this chamber. Look behind me and you'll see Daniel Boone at the Judgment tree. Daniel Boone loved Missouri. He built his own coffin out of the wood of a wild cherry tree he found here. He planned ahead. On another panel you will see President Jefferson greeting Lewis and Clark. The vast amount of information Lewis and Clark gathered on their expedition was tremendously important. Lewis and Clark knew the importance of details. Also behind me, a depiction of Senator Thomas Benton's historic speech in St. Louis in 1849. Benton wanted to build a railroad from St. Louis to the Pacific. Folks back east ridiculed the idea; nothing out west but savages, they said. In his speech, Benton said, quote – “Let us rise to the grandeur of the occasion.” – end quote. He did; and so should we. I also draw your attention to the panel showing Frank Blair giving a speech in Louisiana, Missouri in 1866. He fought for the Union and was a fearless general. But in 1865, when the state Constitution required a loyalty oath in order to vote, or practice medicine, or preach, Blair denounced it. He took the stump in Louisiana, Missouri as a Democrat and gave the first Democratic speech in Missouri after the Civil War. He was warned that if he showed up, he would be shot. But he showed up, anyway. Blair walked up to the platform, laid two revolvers on the desk and said, -- quote – “I understand I am to be shot if I speak here today.
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