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Journal of the House JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE First Regular Session, 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY __________________________ NINTH DAY, Monday, January 25, 2021 The House met pursuant to adjournment. Speaker Vescovo in the Chair. Prayer by Representative Brad Hudson. Father, as we come to You today, may we do so with grateful hearts. Having been selected by our neighbors to represent their interests in state government is an honor we should never take for granted. As we make decisions, shape policy, and conduct business, may we do so remembering the counsel given in Your Word, "Be ye wise as serpents and harmless as doves." May we work tirelessly and stand fearlessly for what we know to be right all while extending to everyone, including our opponents, the courtesy and respect that they deserve. Please bless our staff, our members, our Speaker, and God bless the great state of Missouri. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. And the House says, "Amen!" The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited. The Journal of the sixth day was approved as printed by the following vote: AYES: 147 Adams Anderson Andrews Appelbaum Atchison Aune Bailey Baker Bangert Baringer Barnes Basye Billington Black 137 Black 7 Boggs Bosley Bromley Brown 16 Brown 27 Buchheit-Courtway Burger Burnett Burton Busick Butz Chipman Christofanelli Clemens Coleman 32 Cook Copeland Cupps Davidson Davis Deaton DeGroot Derges Dinkins Dogan Doll Eggleston Ellebracht Evans Falkner Fishel Fitzwater Fogle Francis Gray Gregory 51 Gregory 96 Grier Griesheimer Griffith Gunby Haden Haffner Haley Hannegan Hardwick Henderson Hicks Hill Houx Hovis Hudson Hurlbert Ingle Johnson Kalberloh Kelley 127 Kelly 141 Kidd Knight Lewis 25 Lewis 6 Lovasco Mayhew McCreery McDaniel McGaugh McGirl Merideth Morse Mosley Murphy Nurrenbern O'Donnell Owen Patterson Perkins Pietzman Pike Plocher Pollitt 52 Porter Pouche Proudie Quade Railsback Reedy Reisch Richey Riggs Riley Roberts Roeber Rogers Rone Ruth Sander Sassmann Sauls Schnelting 359 360 Journal of the House Schroer Schwadron Seitz Sharp 36 Sharpe 4 Shaul Shields Simmons Smith 155 Smith 163 Smith 67 Stacy Stephens 128 Stevens 46 Taylor 139 Taylor 48 Terry Thompson Trent Turnbaugh Unsicker Van Schoiack Veit Wallingford Walsh 50 Walsh Moore 93 Weber West Wiemann Wright Young Mr. Speaker NOES: 003 Bland Manlove Mackey Rowland PRESENT: 001 Aldridge ABSENT WITH LEAVE: 011 Brown 70 Coleman 97 Collins Person Phifer Pollock 123 Price IV Roden Tate Thomas Windham VACANCIES: 001 The Journal of the seventh day was approved as printed. The Journal of the eighth day was approved as printed. HOUSE RESOLUTIONS Representative Schroer offered House Resolution No. 105. Representative Seitz offered House Resolution No. 106. INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS The following House Concurrent Resolutions were read the first time and copies ordered printed: HCR 15, introduced by Representative Walsh (50), relating to the United States Supreme Court. HCR 16, introduced by Representative Shields, relating to the Oregon Trail. HCR 17, introduced by Representative Trent, relating to an application to Congress for the calling of an Article V convention of states to propose certain amendments to the United States Constitution which place limits on the federal government. HCR 18, introduced by Representative Appelbaum, relating to "Christmas in July". Ninth Day–Monday, January 25, 2021 361 INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS The following House Joint Resolutions were read the first time and copies ordered printed: HJR 39, introduced by Representative Seitz, relating to property tax. HJR 40, introduced by Representative Sauls, relating to modification of statutory measures proposed by the people by the general assembly. HJR 41, introduced by Representative Davis, relating to the general assembly, with a delayed effective date. INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE BILLS The following House Bills were read the first time and copies ordered printed: HB 851, introduced by Representative Walsh (50), relating to essential workers. HB 852, introduced by Representative Walsh (50), relating to prohibited uses of public funds. HB 853, introduced by Representative Wallingford, relating to the operation of motor vehicles while using electronic devices, with penalty provisions. HB 854, introduced by Representative Wallingford, relating to the public service commission fund. HB 855, introduced by Representative DeGroot, relating to the statute of limitations for personal injury claims. HB 856, introduced by Representative Richey, relating to tuition at institutions of higher education. HB 857, introduced by Representative Seitz, relating to religious freedom. HB 858, introduced by Representative Ellebracht, relating to commercial driver's licenses. HB 859, introduced by Representative Quade, relating to county health ordinances. HB 860, introduced by Representative Sauls, relating to centers for the treatment of sexually deviant behaviors, with penalty provisions. HB 861, introduced by Representative Sauls, relating to the air conservation commission. HB 862, introduced by Representative Sauls, relating to the clean water commission. 362 Journal of the House HB 863, introduced by Representative Sauls, relating to workers' compensation for firefighters and other first responders. HB 864, introduced by Representative Sauls, relating to the division of workers' compensation. HB 865, introduced by Representative Shields, relating to county early childhood education services. HB 866, introduced by Representative Nurrenbern, relating to the minimum wage rate. HB 867, introduced by Representative Nurrenbern, relating to absentee voting. HB 868, introduced by Representative Nurrenbern, relating to tobacco products, with penalty provisions. HB 869, introduced by Representative Riggs, relating to Buck O'Neil day. HB 870, introduced by Representative Hudson, relating to county planning commissions. HB 871, introduced by Representative Hardwick, relating to watercraft, with penalty provisions. HB 872, introduced by Representative Pike, relating to school make-up days and hours. HB 873, introduced by Representative Mackey, relating to employment security benefits. HB 874, introduced by Representative Davis, relating to police departments. HB 875, introduced by Representative Unsicker, relating to insurance coverage for obesity. PERFECTION OF HOUSE BILLS HCS HB 429, relating to a tax deduction for foster parents, was taken up by Representative Kelly (141). On motion of Representative Kelly (141), the title of HCS HB 429 was agreed to. On motion of Representative Kelly (141), HCS HB 429 was adopted. On motion of Representative Kelly (141), HCS HB 429 was ordered perfected and printed. HCS HB 430, relating to adoption tax credits, was taken up by Representative Kelly (141). On motion of Representative Kelly (141), the title of HCS HB 430 was agreed to. Representative Shields offered House Amendment No. 1. Ninth Day–Monday, January 25, 2021 363 House Amendment No. 1 AMEND House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 430, Page 1, Section 135.326, Line 9, by inserting after all of said line the following: "(2) "Child", any individual who: (a) Has not attained an age of at least eighteen years; or (b) Is eighteen years of age or older but is physically or mentally incapable of caring for himself or herself;"; and Further amend said bill, page, and section by renumbering all of said sections and subsequent subdivisions accordingly; and Further amend said bill by amending the title, enacting clause, and intersectional references accordingly. On motion of Representative Shields, House Amendment No. 1 was adopted. On motion of Representative Kelly (141), HCS HB 430, as amended, was adopted. On motion of Representative Kelly (141), HCS HB 430, as amended, was ordered perfected and printed. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS Representative Plocher offered HCR 19, which was read. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19 BE IT RESOLVED, by the House of Representatives of the One Hundred First General Assembly, First Regular Session, of the State of Missouri, the Senate concurring therein, that the House of Representatives and the Senate convene in Joint Session in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2021, to receive a message from His Excellency, the Honorable Michael L. Parson, Governor of the State of Missouri; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an honorary committee from the House of Representatives be appointed by the Speaker to act with an honorary committee from the Senate, appointed by the President Pro Tempore, to wait upon the Governor of the State of Missouri and inform His Excellency that the House of Representatives and Senate of the One Hundred First General Assembly, First Regular Session, are now organized and ready for business and to receive any message or communication that His Excellency may desire to submit, and that the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives be directed to inform the Senate of the adoption of this resolution. On motion of Representative Plocher, HCR 19 was adopted. Representative Plocher offered HCR 20, which was read. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 20 BE IT RESOLVED, by the House of Representatives of the One Hundred First General Assembly, First Regular Session, of the State of Missouri, the Senate concurring therein, that the House of Representatives and the Senate convene in Joint Session in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 2, 364 Journal of the House 2021, to receive a message from the Honorable George W. Draper III,
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