Journal of the Senate FIRST REGULAR SESSION TWENTY-SECOND DAY—TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015 The Senate met pursuant to adjournment. President Kinder in the Chair. Reverend Carl Gauck offered the following prayer: “One travels more usefully when alone, because he reflects more.” (Thomas Jefferson) There is much for us to reflect on as we travel here today. We rejoice and give thanks, O Lord for the hard work of highway crews that keep our streets and highways clear for our safe passage. We give You thanks not only for the beauty of the countryside blanketed in white mindful also of the functional beauty it brings for our benefit. We give thanks for our safe travel to be here to do the work we have before us. And, we rejoice and give thanks that You guide and direct our efforts. 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 for Thursday, February 12, 2015 was read and approved. The following Senators were present during the day’s proceedings: Present—Senators Brown Cunningham Curls Dempsey Dixon Emery Hegeman Holsman Keaveny Kehoe Kraus LeVota Libla Munzlinger Nasheed Onder Parson Pearce Richard Riddle Romine Sater Schaaf Schaefer Schatz Schmitt Schupp Sifton Silvey Wallingford Walsh Wasson Wieland—33 Absent—Senators—None Absent with leave—Senator Chappelle-Nadal—1 Vacancies—None The Lieutenant Governor was present. RESOLUTIONS Senator Pearce offered Senate Resolution No. 331, regarding Ernest A. Carpenter, Warrensburg, which 356 357 Twenty-Second Day—Tuesday, February 17, 2015 was adopted. Senator Walsh offered Senate Resolution No. 332, regarding Ginny L. Lorton, which was adopted. Senator Munzlinger offered Senate Resolution No. 333, regarding Laura Bardot, Lonedell, which was adopted. Senator Munzlinger offered Senate Resolution No. 334, regarding Sarah Daubendiek, Sibley, which was adopted. Senator Munzlinger offered Senate Resolution No. 335, regarding Brynne Davis, Liberty, which was adopted. Senator Munzlinger offered Senate Resolution No. 336, regarding Tyler Dodd, Rolla, which was adopted. Senator Munzlinger offered Senate Resolution No. 337, regarding Alex Jones, Clinton, which was adopted. Senator Munzlinger offered Senate Resolution No. 338, regarding Joshua Koenig, Burfordville, which was adopted. Senator Munzlinger offered Senate Resolution No. 339, regarding Zach Parsons, Warrensburg, which was adopted. Senator Munzlinger offered Senate Resolution No. 340, regarding Chanelle Quinn, Charleston, which was adopted. Senator Munzlinger offered Senate Resolution No. 341, regarding Clayton Robinson, Center, which was adopted. Senator Munzlinger offered Senate Resolution No. 342, regarding Darby Schmidt, Defiance, which was adopted. Senator Munzlinger offered Senate Resolution No. 343, regarding Brenna Scott, Jefferson City, which was adopted. Senator Munzlinger offered Senate Resolution No. 344, regarding Kate Wright, Lathrop, which was adopted. Senators Sifton and Keaveny offered Senate Resolution No. 345, regarding Thomas Noble, Fenton, which was adopted. Senators Sifton and Keaveny offered Senate Resolution No. 346, regarding Timothy E. Fitch, Fenton, which was adopted. Senators Sifton and Keaveny offered Senate Resolution No. 347, regarding Joan Edleson, which was adopted. Senators Sifton and Keaveny offered Senate Resolution No. 348, regarding Linda Wirick, Affton, which was adopted. Senators Sifton and Keaveny offered Senate Resolution No. 349, regarding Keith B. Guller, Saint Louis, which was adopted. Journal of the Senate 358 Senator Kehoe offered Senate Resolution No. 350, regarding Nicholas Richard “Nick” Hafner, Jefferson City, which was adopted. Senator Kraus offered Senate Resolution No. 351, regarding Dr. David Sharp, which was adopted. Senator Onder offered Senate Resolution No. 352, regarding Darrel Lackey, Wentzville, which was adopted. Senators Munzlinger and Kehoe offered Senate Resolution No. 353, regarding Norma Jean Pardun Townley, Jefferson City, which was adopted. Senators Munzlinger and Schaefer offered Senate Resolution No. 354, regarding Dr. Abner Womack, which was adopted. Senator Schatz offered Senate Resolution No. 355, regarding Kjia Zuroweste, New Haven, which was adopted. Senator Kehoe offered Senate Resolution No. 356, regarding Stephen Forrester, Eldon, which was adopted. Senator Silvey offered Senate Resolution No. 357, regarding Holly Liebel, Liberty, which was adopted. Senator Silvey offered Senate Resolution No. 358, regarding Abigal Swinney, Kansas City, which was adopted. Senator Silvey offered Senate Resolution No. 359, regarding Abigail Joyce Poe, Kansas City, which was adopted. Senator Silvey offered Senate Resolution No. 360, regarding Sara Steel, Gladstone, which was adopted. Senator Silvey offered Senate Resolution No. 361, regarding Madeline Keller, Kansas City, which was adopted. Senator Silvey offered Senate Resolution No. 362, regarding Elizabeth Anne Little, Kansas City, which was adopted. Senator Silvey offered Senate Resolution No. 363, regarding Caroline Elizabeth Abbott, Kansas City, which was adopted. Senator Silvey offered Senate Resolution No. 364, regarding Lindi Oyler, Kansas City, which was adopted. Senator Silvey offered Senate Resolution No. 365, regarding Mikayla Stupps, Kansas City, which was adopted. Senator Dixon offered Senate Resolution No. 366, regarding Jacob Michael Pessina, Springfield, which was adopted. Senator Dixon offered Senate Resolution No. 367, regarding Tyler James Schuck, Springfield, which was adopted. CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS Senator Schaefer offered the following concurrent resolution: 359 Twenty-Second Day—Tuesday, February 17, 2015 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Whereas, the population of illegal aliens in this country has more than tripled since 1982; and Whereas, the specter of terrorism has increased the need for security from aliens who are illegally present in Missouri as well as the United States; and Whereas, the resources of the State of Missouri are wrongfully drained by the unlawful influx of illegal aliens present in this state; and Whereas, it is contrary to the rule of law for the federal government to require states to grant legal residence to individuals unlawfully present in this country; and Whereas, it is contrary to the rule of law for the federal government to require states to provide benefits to illegal aliens; and Whereas, the President of the United States has blatantly and flagrantly violated the rule of law by seeking to implement the "Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents" program; and Whereas, the deferred action program violates the rule of law by providing legal residence to over four million individuals who are currently in this country illegally; and Whereas, the granting of legal status would enable illegal aliens to wrongfully take advantage of benefits provided by the State of Missouri; and Whereas, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas granted a preliminary injunction enjoining the implementation of the deferred action program; and Whereas, twenty-six states have sought such injunctive relief against the United States to prevent implementation of the deferred action program due to its blatant and flagrant violation of the rule of law of the United States; and Whereas, it is the duty of the Attorney General of this state to defend and protect the rule of law of Missouri and of the United States: Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the members of the Missouri Senate, Ninety-eighth General Assembly, First Regular Session, the House of Representatives concurring therein, hereby directs the Attorney General of Missouri to join in the pending legal action brought by the state of Texas against the implementation of the "Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents" program by the President of the United States; and Be It Further Resolved that the Secretary of the Senate be instructed to prepare a properly inscribed copy of this resolution for the Attorney General of Missouri. Senator Schmitt offered the following concurrent resolution: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 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. Whereas, the Founders of our Constitution empowered state legislators to be guardians of liberty against future abuses of power by the federal government; and Whereas, the federal government has created a crushing national debt through improper and imprudent spending; and Whereas, the federal government has invaded the legitimate roles of the states through the manipulative process of federal mandates, most of which are unfunded to a great extent; and Whereas, the federal government has ceased to live under a proper interpretation of the Constitution of the United States; and Whereas, it is the solemn duty of the states to protect the liberty of our people - particularly for the generations to come - to propose amendments to the United States Constitution through a convention of states under Article V to place clear restraints on these and related abuses of power: Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the members of the Missouri Senate, Ninety-eighth General Assembly, First Regular Session, the House of Representatives concurring therein, hereby apply to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the United States Constitution,