1 00:00:59,367 --> 00:00:59,617 The House of Representatives 2 00:01:01,195 --> 00:01:01,445 will now come to order all in 3 00:01:02,820 --> 00:01:03,070 the chamber and gallery will 4 00:01:04,849 --> 00:01:05,099 rise as we begin our day with 5 00:01:05,527 --> 00:01:05,777 prayer bymonnsignorerwicki. 6 00:01:08,788 --> 00:01:09,038 thank you Mr. Speaker and 7 00:01:10,608 --> 00:01:10,858 welcome back everyone. it's good 8 00:01:11,253 --> 00:01:11,503 to see your happy faces 9 00:01:13,322 --> 00:01:13,572 but as bowerheads and pray 10 00:01:16,652 --> 00:01:16,902 almighty and eternal God 11 00:01:20,342 --> 00:01:20,592 source of all wisdom, justice 12 00:01:22,312 --> 00:01:22,562 and truth. we lift up the 13 00:01:23,047 --> 00:01:23,297 members of this House of 14 00:01:25,143 --> 00:01:25,393 Representatives as they convene 15 00:01:25,812 --> 00:01:26,062 for this veto session 16 00:01:28,871 --> 00:01:29,121 Lord, place upon these elected 17 00:01:30,422 --> 00:01:30,672 officials a spirit of deep 18 00:01:30,985 --> 00:01:31,235 discernment 19 00:01:34,828 --> 00:01:35,078 Grant them the clarity of mind 20 00:01:36,696 --> 00:01:36,946 to evaluate every measure before 21 00:01:40,294 --> 00:01:40,544 them with fairness keeping true 22 00:01:42,503 --> 00:01:42,753 the common good of all and 23 00:01:44,515 --> 00:01:44,765 especially those who need it at 24 00:01:45,170 --> 00:01:45,420 the heart of all their 25 00:01:45,615 --> 00:01:45,865 deliberations 26 00:01:48,699 --> 00:01:48,949 remove from our chamber any 27 00:01:50,413 --> 00:01:50,663 spirit of rancor or ambition or 28 00:01:51,081 --> 00:01:51,331 division 29 00:01:53,042 --> 00:01:53,292 and grant all representatives 30 00:01:54,769 --> 00:01:55,019 the courage to stand for their 31 00:01:56,893 --> 00:01:57,143 beliefs the humility to listen 32 00:01:58,870 --> 00:01:59,120 to one another with respect and 33 00:02:00,725 --> 00:02:00,975 the wisdom to seek solutions 34 00:02:02,681 --> 00:02:02,931 that will bring about peace 35 00:02:04,870 --> 00:02:05,120 justice and growth to our 36 00:02:06,395 --> 00:02:06,645 beautiful and wonderful state 37 00:02:09,069 --> 00:02:09,319 May your holy Spirit guide their 38 00:02:10,887 --> 00:02:11,137 debate and discussions today 39 00:02:14,470 --> 00:02:14,720 steady their judgments direct 40 00:02:16,474 --> 00:02:16,724 their votes and may all that is 41 00:02:18,873 --> 00:02:19,123 accomplished here be and source 42 00:02:22,325 --> 00:02:22,575 of honor to your divine law and 43 00:02:24,329 --> 00:02:24,579 may we all faithfully serve the 44 00:02:26,323 --> 00:02:26,573 good people who have entrusted 45 00:02:26,985 --> 00:02:27,235 us with governance 46 00:02:30,675 --> 00:02:30,925 We also live up today in a very 47 00:02:32,689 --> 00:02:32,939 special way Jordan McConaughey 48 00:02:34,712 --> 00:02:34,962 and all who struggled with 49 00:02:35,273 --> 00:02:35,523 serious health issues 50 00:02:36,503 --> 00:02:36,753 May God heal them all 51 00:02:38,712 --> 00:02:38,962 and the house says 52 00:02:40,410 --> 00:02:40,660 amen 53 00:02:44,335 --> 00:02:44,585 Please now join me in the pledge 54 00:02:46,299 --> 00:02:46,549 of allegiance today's pledge 55 00:02:46,928 --> 00:02:47,178 will be led by Malachi 56 00:02:47,374 --> 00:02:47,624 McConaughey of Rollah 57 00:02:54,588 --> 00:02:54,838 I pledge allegiance to the flag 58 00:02:56,859 --> 00:02:57,109 of the United States of America 59 00:02:59,095 --> 00:02:59,345 and to the republic for which it 60 00:03:02,550 --> 00:03:02,800 stands one nation under God 61 00:03:04,587 --> 00:03:04,837 indivisible with liberty and 62 00:03:05,256 --> 00:03:05,506 justice for 63 00:03:18,880 --> 00:03:19,130 the chair now recognizes the 64 00:03:20,604 --> 00:03:20,854 majority leader from Greene 65 00:03:22,582 --> 00:03:22,832 County. Good afternoon, Mr. 66 00:03:23,183 --> 00:03:23,433 Speaker. The next order of 67 00:03:25,035 --> 00:03:25,285 business will be introduction of 68 00:03:27,317 --> 00:03:27,567 special guests introduction of 69 00:03:27,982 --> 00:03:28,232 special guests 70 00:03:34,969 --> 00:03:35,219 Saing none gentleman from green 71 00:03:38,865 --> 00:03:39,115 thank you Mr. Speaker. The next 72 00:03:40,576 --> 00:03:40,826 do of business will be points of 73 00:03:41,242 --> 00:03:41,492 personal privilege 74 00:03:44,698 --> 00:03:44,948 points of personal privilege 75 00:03:45,348 --> 00:03:45,598 lady from St. Louis County 76 00:03:48,667 --> 00:03:48,917 in the back 77 00:03:52,881 --> 00:03:53,131 thank you Mrpeaker. A quick 78 00:03:54,314 --> 00:03:54,564 point of personal privilege 79 00:03:56,290 --> 00:03:56,540 please proceed lady members and 80 00:03:56,925 --> 00:03:57,175 guests please direct your 81 00:03:58,692 --> 00:03:58,942 attention to the lady from St. 82 00:04:00,756 --> 00:04:01,006 Louis County. thank you so much 83 00:04:02,772 --> 00:04:03,022 Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it has 84 00:04:04,523 --> 00:04:04,773 been an absolute honor and 85 00:04:06,323 --> 00:04:06,573 privilege to serve with you it 86 00:04:08,721 --> 00:04:08,971 is very interesting seeing my 87 00:04:12,487 --> 00:04:12,737 name up here on the board for 88 00:04:14,471 --> 00:04:14,721 the last time in this capacity 89 00:04:16,681 --> 00:04:16,931 as a state representative again 90 00:04:18,546 --> 00:04:18,796 I pray that I've done right by 91 00:04:19,210 --> 00:04:19,460 the people of the seventyirrd 92 00:04:19,878 --> 00:04:20,128 dis 93 00:04:22,272 --> 00:04:22,522 tri c t with that being said I 94 00:04:23,056 --> 00:04:23,306 would like to introduce my 95 00:04:26,292 --> 00:04:26,542 presumptive successor the 96 00:04:26,869 --> 00:04:27,119 soon to be lady from Saint Louis 97 00:04:30,610 --> 00:04:30,860 County district73 Miss 98 00:04:31,054 --> 00:04:31,304 Kennedy Moore 99 00:04:38,704 --> 00:04:38,954 and I must say a lot of people 100 00:04:40,701 --> 00:04:40,951 believe that I would come 101 00:04:42,674 --> 00:04:42,924 back today and take a bit of a 102 00:04:44,676 --> 00:04:44,926 victory lap and I want you to 103 00:04:46,854 --> 00:04:47,104 know that my victory lap is you 104 00:04:48,874 --> 00:04:49,124 I am so immensely proud of 105 00:04:50,693 --> 00:04:50,943 you we've come a long way in two 106 00:04:52,917 --> 00:04:53,167 years from you being overwhelmed 107 00:04:56,484 --> 00:04:56,734 by the after party at at 108 00:04:58,697 --> 00:04:58,947 prefiling to being ready to 109 00:05:00,290 --> 00:05:00,540 serve the people of the 110 00:05:02,315 --> 00:05:02,565 seventyirrd district not only 111 00:05:02,908 --> 00:05:03,158 look forward to working with you 112 00:05:04,735 --> 00:05:04,985 but I look forward to being your 113 00:05:05,404 --> 00:05:05,654 constituent 114 00:05:08,493 --> 00:05:08,743 and I'm proud of you I know 115 00:05:10,317 --> 00:05:10,567 you can do this y'all be kind to 116 00:05:12,488 --> 00:05:12,738 her I want to reiterate my 117 00:05:14,399 --> 00:05:14,649 sincerest thanks to the staff 118 00:05:17,084 --> 00:05:17,334 you all are amazing you are 119 00:05:18,914 --> 00:05:19,164 the very very best part of 120 00:05:22,279 --> 00:05:22,529 Missouri and of all the things 121 00:05:24,931 --> 00:05:25,181 I'll miss you the most I'll 122 00:05:26,937 --> 00:05:27,187 come and visit you from time to 123 00:05:29,081 --> 00:05:29,331 time and I would be 124 00:05:30,914 --> 00:05:31,164 absolutely remiss if I did not 125 00:05:32,922 --> 00:05:33,172 thank the people of the 126 00:05:36,478 --> 00:05:36,728 seventythirrd district for 127 00:05:38,491 --> 00:05:38,741 giving me the opportunity of an 128 00:05:40,493 --> 00:05:40,743 absolute lifetime it has been 129 00:05:42,539 --> 00:05:42,789 the highest honor of my life to 130 00:05:44,376 --> 00:05:44,626 serve as your state 131 00:05:44,812 --> 00:05:45,062 representative and I look 132 00:05:45,368 --> 00:05:45,618 forward to 133 00:05:47,152 --> 00:05:47,402 continuing that high quality and 134 00:05:48,962 --> 00:05:49,212 caliber service as your next 135 00:05:50,384 --> 00:05:50,634 state senator thank you 136 00:05:52,388 --> 00:05:52,638 thank you lady 137 00:05:56,851 --> 00:05:57,101 Further points of personal 138 00:05:58,504 --> 00:05:58,754 privilege the chair recognizes 139 00:05:59,202 --> 00:05:59,452 the gentleman from Pulaski 140 00:05:59,756 --> 00:06:00,006 County 141 00:06:02,698 --> 00:06:02,948 thank you, Mr. Speaker combining 142 00:06:04,535 --> 00:06:04,785 a moment of personal privilege 143 00:06:06,487 --> 00:06:06,737 with the introduction of very 144 00:06:09,072 --> 00:06:09,322 special guests um, first if you 145 00:06:10,407 --> 00:06:10,657 will allow me Mr Speaker 146 00:06:14,464 --> 00:06:14,714 proceed gentlemen and thank you 147 00:06:16,288 --> 00:06:16,538 Mr. Speaker. first order of 148 00:06:18,660 --> 00:06:18,910 business on this recognition is 149 00:06:20,703 --> 00:06:20,953 I would would ask that you make 150 00:06:22,901 --> 00:06:23,151 malachi and Kennedy McConaughey 151 00:06:24,499 --> 00:06:24,749 pages for the day without 152 00:06:25,060 --> 00:06:25,310 compensation 153 00:06:28,409 --> 00:06:28,659 they will be made pages of the 154 00:06:29,073 --> 00:06:29,323 day without compensation 155 00:06:32,493 --> 00:06:32,743 thank you very much Mr. Speaker. 156 00:06:34,484 --> 00:06:34,734 to your right on the dais we 157 00:06:36,675 --> 00:06:36,925 have very special guest. We have 158 00:06:38,684 --> 00:06:38,934 Jordan McConaugghey who 159 00:06:40,522 --> 00:06:40,772 unfortunately had received a 160 00:06:42,709 --> 00:06:42,959 diagnosis of of a 161 00:06:44,709 --> 00:06:44,959 lifethreatening illness and 162 00:06:46,394 --> 00:06:46,644 colorectal cancer 163 00:06:48,503 --> 00:06:48,753 excuse me 164 00:06:48,753 --> 00:06:49,003 but 165 00:06:52,971 --> 00:06:53,221 being a person who takes lemons 166 00:06:54,913 --> 00:06:55,163 and makes lemonade out of them 167 00:06:58,399 --> 00:06:58,649 she decided that making the 168 00:07:02,276 --> 00:07:02,526 everyone aware of the the 169 00:07:04,272 --> 00:07:04,522 dangers of that disease and to 170 00:07:06,312 --> 00:07:06,562 make sure that we specifically 171 00:07:08,518 --> 00:07:08,768 were aware she decided that she 172 00:07:12,511 --> 00:07:12,761 would take on the task of being 173 00:07:14,289 --> 00:07:14,539 one of the very few people in 174 00:07:16,301 --> 00:07:16,551 the country who have dedicated 175 00:07:18,912 --> 00:07:19,162 their life to making us aware of 176 00:07:22,341 --> 00:07:22,591 colorectal cancer in which case 177 00:07:22,975 --> 00:07:23,225 in her neighborhood she has 178 00:07:26,294 --> 00:07:26,544 raised thousands of dollars 179 00:07:28,395 --> 00:07:28,645 toward both making us aware and 180 00:07:29,060 --> 00:07:29,310 finding a cure 181 00:07:30,382 --> 00:07:30,632 for her efforts 182 00:07:35,057 --> 00:07:35,307 we are presenting her today with 183 00:07:38,330 --> 00:07:38,580 a resolution recognizing all of 184 00:07:40,570 --> 00:07:40,820 her contributions to the 185 00:07:42,820 --> 00:07:43,070 awareness of this horrible 186 00:07:46,563 --> 00:07:46,813 disease and hope for a speedy 187 00:07:48,601 --> 00:07:48,851 cure for it's at some point in 188 00:07:50,844 --> 00:07:51,094 the future. thank you very much 189 00:07:52,839 --> 00:07:53,089 jordan and we appreciate your 190 00:07:54,829 --> 00:07:55,079 efforts and I would love it if 191 00:07:55,455 --> 00:07:55,705 the body would make her welcome 192 00:08:16,591 --> 00:08:16,841 ur ther points of personal 193 00:08:18,437 --> 00:08:18,687 privilege gentlemen from 194 00:08:19,000 --> 00:08:19,250 Jefferson 195 00:08:21,096 --> 00:08:21,346 point of personal privilege, 196 00:08:23,318 --> 00:08:23,568 sir. proceed gentlemen. Yes, I 197 00:08:24,625 --> 00:08:24,875 would just like to take this 198 00:08:26,889 --> 00:08:27,139 opportunity to bid a genuine 199 00:08:28,621 --> 00:08:28,871 farewell to all of my colleagues 200 00:08:30,668 --> 00:08:30,918 I'll be leaving behind. I know 201 00:08:32,607 --> 00:08:32,857 for a fact that the house is in 202 00:08:34,365 --> 00:08:34,615 good hands and my future is 203 00:08:36,582 --> 00:08:36,832 bright. I get married this very 204 00:08:38,698 --> 00:08:38,948 Friday to the wonderful woman. 205 00:08:39,366 --> 00:08:39,616 thank you 206 00:08:46,575 --> 00:08:46,825 my son is starting a new school. 207 00:08:48,594 --> 00:08:48,844 I've expanded my business down 208 00:08:50,589 --> 00:08:50,839 into Springfield, Missouri. I've 209 00:08:52,581 --> 00:08:52,831 I've done so much while I've 210 00:08:54,848 --> 00:08:55,098 been here it has been the 211 00:08:56,582 --> 00:08:56,832 greatest honor of my life but I 212 00:08:58,839 --> 00:08:59,089 am not finished yet. I know that 213 00:09:00,843 --> 00:09:01,093 the house is in good hands and 214 00:09:02,358 --> 00:09:02,608 that you will help the freshman 215 00:09:04,358 --> 00:09:04,608 class find their way and find 216 00:09:05,109 --> 00:09:05,359 their footing. Thank you Mr 217 00:09:06,875 --> 00:09:07,125 Speaker and thank you to 218 00:09:08,356 --> 00:09:08,606 everyone in this room. it's been 219 00:09:09,007 --> 00:09:09,257 an honor to serve with you. 220 00:09:09,561 --> 00:09:09,811 thank you very much 221 00:09:11,003 --> 00:09:11,253 thank you gentlemen 222 00:09:14,833 --> 00:09:15,083 Further points of personal 223 00:09:15,387 --> 00:09:15,637 privilege 224 00:09:20,339 --> 00:09:20,589 lady from St. Louis County 225 00:09:22,578 --> 00:09:22,828 District74. Thank you Mr. 226 00:09:24,542 --> 00:09:24,792 Speaker. I actually have an 227 00:09:25,245 --> 00:09:25,495 introduction of special guests 228 00:09:26,830 --> 00:09:27,080 if you would allow me proceed 229 00:09:30,842 --> 00:09:31,092 lady thank you to the left I'm 230 00:09:32,565 --> 00:09:32,815 sorry to my right and to your 231 00:09:34,560 --> 00:09:34,810 leftmpeaker in between the 232 00:09:36,617 --> 00:09:36,867 columns of two and 3 I have two 233 00:09:38,821 --> 00:09:39,071 special guests here one being my 234 00:09:41,122 --> 00:09:41,372 son Leantesmith who is an army 235 00:09:44,323 --> 00:09:44,573 veteran and the other my best 236 00:09:46,355 --> 00:09:46,605 friend Carmen Crenshaw all the 237 00:09:47,023 --> 00:09:47,273 way from Sacramento, California 238 00:09:50,805 --> 00:09:51,055 it is also Carman's birthday so 239 00:09:52,824 --> 00:09:53,074 if I can get the 103rd assembly 240 00:09:55,050 --> 00:09:55,300 to please welcome them and wish 241 00:09:56,570 --> 00:09:56,820 Carmen a happy birthday that 242 00:09:57,181 --> 00:09:57,431 would be greatly 243 00:09:58,583 --> 00:09:58,833 appreciatedlcome to the house 244 00:10:02,584 --> 00:10:02,834 Further points of personal 245 00:10:04,340 --> 00:10:04,590 privilege the chair recognizes 246 00:10:05,092 --> 00:10:05,342 the gentleman from Jackson 247 00:10:05,697 --> 00:10:05,947 County, city of Sugar Creek 248 00:10:10,361 --> 00:10:10,611 thank you Mr Speaker. Point of 249 00:10:11,082 --> 00:10:11,332 personal privilege. proceed 250 00:10:12,832 --> 00:10:13,082 gentlemen. thank you Mr. 251 00:10:14,823 --> 00:10:15,073 Speaker. At9 a.m. this morning 252 00:10:16,547 --> 00:10:16,797 Desi announced thatarrah 253 00:10:19,024 --> 00:10:19,274 Stephens a reading 254 00:10:22,556 --> 00:10:22,806 interventionist fork4 at 255 00:10:24,345 --> 00:10:24,595 Elmgrove Elementary and 256 00:10:26,564 --> 00:10:26,814 Independence, Missouri has been 257 00:10:29,064 --> 00:10:29,314 named the2027 Missouri Teacher 258 00:10:30,846 --> 00:10:31,096 of the Year and we'll be honored 259 00:10:32,346 --> 00:10:32,596 at the teacheracher of the year 260 00:10:34,581 --> 00:10:34,831 banquet next month. Sarah was 261 00:10:35,423 --> 00:10:35,673 interviewed and chosen by a 262 00:10:35,971 --> 00:10:36,221 state s 263 00:10:39,120 --> 00:10:39,370 elect ion committee comprised of 264 00:10:40,812 --> 00:10:41,062 former Missouri teachers of the 265 00:10:43,083 --> 00:10:43,333 year and representatives from 266 00:10:44,909 --> 00:10:45,159 educational organizations across 267 00:10:45,564 --> 00:10:45,814 the state 268 00:10:48,347 --> 00:10:48,597 she will go on to represent 269 00:10:49,031 --> 00:10:49,281 Missouri in the national teacher 270 00:10:52,320 --> 00:10:52,570 of the year competition and 271 00:10:54,535 --> 00:10:54,785 serve as the state's national 272 00:10:56,304 --> 00:10:56,554 representative if you would 273 00:10:58,621 --> 00:10:58,871 please if we could have a round 274 00:10:59,288 --> 00:10:59,538 of applause for this 275 00:11:00,587 --> 00:11:00,837 accomplishment I would greatly 276 00:11:01,260 --> 00:11:01,510 appreciate it 277 00:11:09,087 --> 00:11:09,337 ur ther points of personal 278 00:11:09,638 --> 00:11:09,888 privilege 279 00:11:13,615 --> 00:11:13,865 gentlemen fromBuchanan 280 00:11:17,149 --> 00:11:17,399 thank you Mr. Speaker. point of 281 00:11:18,639 --> 00:11:18,889 personal privilege proceed 282 00:11:20,882 --> 00:11:21,132 gentlemen. Well Mr. Speaker, 283 00:11:23,151 --> 00:11:23,401 like so many of us seniors going 284 00:11:24,921 --> 00:11:25,171 out eight years goes by fast. 285 00:11:28,462 --> 00:11:28,712 but there's a few people 286 00:11:33,123 --> 00:11:33,373 few people need to think 287 00:11:40,354 --> 00:11:40,604 Only those of us who have served 288 00:11:42,595 --> 00:11:42,845 here know how hard it can be on 289 00:11:43,262 --> 00:11:43,512 our families 290 00:11:45,131 --> 00:11:45,381 and I'd like to thank my wife 291 00:11:51,567 --> 00:11:51,817 my grandkids. I apologize for 292 00:11:53,150 --> 00:11:53,400 some of the things I've missed 293 00:11:53,813 --> 00:11:54,063 being down here 294 00:11:57,099 --> 00:11:57,349 you all can relate because 295 00:11:58,398 --> 00:11:58,648 you've done the same things 296 00:12:03,317 --> 00:12:03,567 I'd also like to thank my LAarre 297 00:12:07,158 --> 00:12:07,408 she has been spectacular. She 298 00:12:07,779 --> 00:12:08,029 takes care of my 299 00:12:11,257 --> 00:12:11,507 constituents if I pronounce that 300 00:12:11,917 --> 00:12:12,167 right 301 00:12:15,101 --> 00:12:15,351 but 302 00:12:19,118 --> 00:12:19,368 I also like to thank the voters 303 00:12:21,122 --> 00:12:21,372 of the 10th district for having 304 00:12:22,834 --> 00:12:23,084 the faith in me to come down 305 00:12:24,722 --> 00:12:24,972 here and represent them and 306 00:12:28,614 --> 00:12:28,864 what they don't tell you I mean 307 00:12:29,352 --> 00:12:29,602 we're we're told all the time 308 00:12:31,076 --> 00:12:31,326 the relationships you have down 309 00:12:34,603 --> 00:12:34,853 here and it's the truth. there 310 00:12:35,227 --> 00:12:35,477 are so many good people down 311 00:12:36,457 --> 00:12:36,707 here trying to do the right 312 00:12:37,028 --> 00:12:37,278 thing 313 00:12:39,138 --> 00:12:39,388 and I applaud each and every one 314 00:12:39,815 --> 00:12:40,065 of you 315 00:12:43,196 --> 00:12:43,446 I didn't think I'd get this 316 00:12:43,761 --> 00:12:44,011 emotional 317 00:12:50,436 --> 00:12:50,686 but it is an end8 years goes by 318 00:12:51,106 --> 00:12:51,356 fast. 319 00:12:54,458 --> 00:12:54,708 it's been an honor to serve with 320 00:12:55,132 --> 00:12:55,382 a lot of people here 321 00:12:58,839 --> 00:12:59,089 my seat mate for eight years he 322 00:13:01,104 --> 00:13:01,354 has told me he's educated me on 323 00:13:01,774 --> 00:13:02,024 agriculture 324 00:13:06,319 --> 00:13:06,569 if there was a bill that needed 325 00:13:08,409 --> 00:13:08,659 to have some of that knowledge 326 00:13:09,080 --> 00:13:09,330 he was there for me 327 00:13:13,071 --> 00:13:13,321 and so many more and walking 328 00:13:14,959 --> 00:13:15,209 in with the the lady from 329 00:13:15,513 --> 00:13:15,763 buchanan 330 00:13:18,845 --> 00:13:19,095 seeing our name up on the board 331 00:13:20,817 --> 00:13:21,067 for the first time it's it's 332 00:13:21,482 --> 00:13:21,732 actually moving 333 00:13:25,103 --> 00:13:25,353 and I couldn't ask for a 334 00:13:26,882 --> 00:13:27,132 better person to help represent 335 00:13:27,543 --> 00:13:27,793 Stint Joe 336 00:13:29,139 --> 00:13:29,389 then the lady fromBuchanan 337 00:13:32,885 --> 00:13:33,135 you know and I have friends on 338 00:13:33,557 --> 00:13:33,807 the other side of the aisle 339 00:13:37,095 --> 00:13:37,345 the lady from thealshmore 340 00:13:37,663 --> 00:13:37,913 district 341 00:13:40,884 --> 00:13:41,134 she reminds me of my oldest 342 00:13:41,436 --> 00:13:41,686 daughter 343 00:13:44,590 --> 00:13:44,840 it's been a pleasure serving 344 00:13:45,253 --> 00:13:45,503 with you on the different 345 00:13:45,808 --> 00:13:46,058 committees 346 00:13:48,858 --> 00:13:49,108 and I hope you and your family I 347 00:13:50,677 --> 00:13:50,927 wish you and your family all the 348 00:13:51,345 --> 00:13:51,595 luck that 349 00:13:52,894 --> 00:13:53,144 can go to you 350 00:13:56,824 --> 00:13:57,074 with that Mr Speaker, I'd 351 00:13:59,105 --> 00:13:59,355 like to also you guys are 352 00:14:01,103 --> 00:14:01,353 very fortunate you've got the 353 00:14:03,114 --> 00:14:03,364 next speaker coming in who I 354 00:14:07,322 --> 00:14:07,572 believe in wholeheartedly and I 355 00:14:10,342 --> 00:14:10,592 think he will lead you in the 356 00:14:11,023 --> 00:14:11,273 right direction. 357 00:14:13,030 --> 00:14:13,280 Mrpeaker it's been a pleasure 358 00:14:14,807 --> 00:14:15,057 serving with you, getting to 359 00:14:15,429 --> 00:14:15,679 know you 360 00:14:20,493 --> 00:14:20,743 and there's just so many even my 361 00:14:21,161 --> 00:14:21,411 friend from Cape Girardo 362 00:14:23,099 --> 00:14:23,349 even though I think it he 363 00:14:24,854 --> 00:14:25,104 tries harder he could be the 364 00:14:26,338 --> 00:14:26,588 employee of the month down there 365 00:14:29,069 --> 00:14:29,319 at the cafe. So with that Mr 366 00:14:31,374 --> 00:14:31,624 Speaker thank you very much and 367 00:14:35,116 --> 00:14:35,366 you know as a the movie 368 00:14:36,926 --> 00:14:37,176 Tombstone well bye 369 00:14:40,489 --> 00:14:40,739 thank you gentlemen 370 00:14:50,586 --> 00:14:50,836 points of personal privilege. 371 00:14:52,333 --> 00:14:52,583 The chair recognizes the 372 00:14:52,842 --> 00:14:53,092 gentleman from Cape Girardo 373 00:14:56,540 --> 00:14:56,790 thank you Mr Speaker. a point of 374 00:14:58,317 --> 00:14:58,567 personal privilege please 375 00:14:59,015 --> 00:14:59,265 proceedpresentative. thank you 376 00:15:01,101 --> 00:15:01,351 Mr Speaker. I it has been a 377 00:15:03,062 --> 00:15:03,312 privilege to serve here and I 378 00:15:04,826 --> 00:15:05,076 made notes because sometimes 379 00:15:06,859 --> 00:15:07,109 when I talk I sometimes make 380 00:15:08,340 --> 00:15:08,590 mistakes so hopefully I don't 381 00:15:10,403 --> 00:15:10,653 get point ordered by my fellow 382 00:15:11,098 --> 00:15:11,348 Democrats from the other side 383 00:15:11,767 --> 00:15:12,017 here but 384 00:15:14,597 --> 00:15:14,847 Mr. Speaker, today is 385 00:15:15,103 --> 00:15:15,353 probably the last day that I'll 386 00:15:15,812 --> 00:15:16,062 be speaking on the floor 387 00:15:18,609 --> 00:15:18,859 It's truly been an honor and a 388 00:15:19,306 --> 00:15:19,556 privilege to serve for eight 389 00:15:21,122 --> 00:15:21,372 years and representing the 390 00:15:22,582 --> 00:15:22,832 districts and the great people 391 00:15:23,250 --> 00:15:23,500 that live there. 392 00:15:24,863 --> 00:15:25,113 I want to recognize my family 393 00:15:28,548 --> 00:15:28,798 and the sacrifices that they 394 00:15:30,576 --> 00:15:30,826 made while I served this great 395 00:15:32,535 --> 00:15:32,785 state of Missouri. My wife Laura 396 00:15:34,339 --> 00:15:34,589 and my children Erica her 397 00:15:36,574 --> 00:15:36,824 husband Ben, adam and Anna. I 398 00:15:38,878 --> 00:15:39,128 love you guys and I appreciate 399 00:15:39,549 --> 00:15:39,799 everything that you've done 400 00:15:44,361 --> 00:15:44,611 to my legislative assistant June 401 00:15:45,208 --> 00:15:45,458 has been an honor and a 402 00:15:45,774 --> 00:15:46,024 privilege to work with you 403 00:15:49,060 --> 00:15:49,310 You truly are a great person and 404 00:15:51,035 --> 00:15:51,285 I've served with several up here 405 00:15:53,275 --> 00:15:53,525 but you have kept me organized. 406 00:15:54,838 --> 00:15:55,088 Wish you could've kept my desk 407 00:15:56,330 --> 00:15:56,580 cleaned off better but you've 408 00:15:58,326 --> 00:15:58,576 done a wonderful job for me and 409 00:15:59,067 --> 00:15:59,317 I appreciate you very much. 410 00:16:00,418 --> 00:16:00,668 you're an asset to state 411 00:16:00,978 --> 00:16:01,228 government 412 00:16:04,363 --> 00:16:04,613 to all the employees and staff 413 00:16:06,353 --> 00:16:06,603 and support personnel out there 414 00:16:08,582 --> 00:16:08,832 that I've worked with thank you 415 00:16:09,204 --> 00:16:09,454 I have been impressed with your 416 00:16:09,875 --> 00:16:10,125 work 417 00:16:13,395 --> 00:16:13,645 98 % of the time so I thank you 418 00:16:14,061 --> 00:16:14,311 for that service 419 00:16:17,067 --> 00:16:17,317 to my fellow representatives 420 00:16:19,099 --> 00:16:19,349 thank you for being there for me 421 00:16:22,878 --> 00:16:23,128 I have many friends on both 422 00:16:23,437 --> 00:16:23,687 sides of the aisle 423 00:16:26,323 --> 00:16:26,573 and I truly appreciate the 424 00:16:28,314 --> 00:16:28,564 sacrifices that we all have done 425 00:16:29,034 --> 00:16:29,284 together and the hard work 426 00:16:32,572 --> 00:16:32,822 I can truthfully say that I 427 00:16:33,177 --> 00:16:33,427 like95% of you 428 00:16:36,854 --> 00:16:37,104 and some of you may think that's 429 00:16:38,791 --> 00:16:39,041 a little bit lower than the98% I 430 00:16:40,819 --> 00:16:41,069 give staff but if you were being 431 00:16:42,435 --> 00:16:42,685 graded by a teacher it's still 432 00:16:43,098 --> 00:16:43,348 an A 433 00:16:48,540 --> 00:16:48,790 there's a lot of workforce left 434 00:16:50,364 --> 00:16:50,614 to do up here and I will be 435 00:16:50,941 --> 00:16:51,191 supportive of all of you you 436 00:16:51,613 --> 00:16:51,863 continued for with that 437 00:16:54,842 --> 00:16:55,092 and I will say in closing I 438 00:16:55,463 --> 00:16:55,713 heard two songs this morning 439 00:16:56,846 --> 00:16:57,096 when I was in my room when I 440 00:16:58,327 --> 00:16:58,577 woke up I was scrolling through 441 00:17:00,327 --> 00:17:00,577 some stuff and they just popped 442 00:17:01,145 --> 00:17:01,395 up it wasn't planned or anything 443 00:17:04,316 --> 00:17:04,566 like that. one of them was 444 00:17:06,849 --> 00:17:07,099 performed by Andre Re orooe I 445 00:17:08,359 --> 00:17:08,609 may have got his name wrong he's 446 00:17:10,357 --> 00:17:10,607 an orchestra he has great stuff 447 00:17:12,850 --> 00:17:13,100 and it was near my God to thee 448 00:17:15,078 --> 00:17:15,328 and one of the hopes that I have 449 00:17:18,846 --> 00:17:19,096 for our state and our country is 450 00:17:20,532 --> 00:17:20,782 that we do draw nearer to our 451 00:17:21,211 --> 00:17:21,461 God. 452 00:17:22,839 --> 00:17:23,089 the second song that I heard 453 00:17:26,337 --> 00:17:26,587 and I hadn't heard this one in a 454 00:17:28,578 --> 00:17:28,828 long time but it was sung by 455 00:17:30,813 --> 00:17:31,063 Glen Campbell and it was gentle 456 00:17:31,541 --> 00:17:31,791 on my mind if you haven't heard 457 00:17:32,585 --> 00:17:32,835 it for a while you should listen 458 00:17:34,815 --> 00:17:35,065 to it but one of the things that 459 00:17:36,599 --> 00:17:36,849 that song talks about is 460 00:17:38,833 --> 00:17:39,083 friendship and one of the verses 461 00:17:41,096 --> 00:17:41,346 was it's knowing that your door 462 00:17:44,345 --> 00:17:44,595 is always open and so to my 463 00:17:46,340 --> 00:17:46,590 friends colleagues and everyone 464 00:17:48,831 --> 00:17:49,081 my door is always open to you my 465 00:17:50,846 --> 00:17:51,096 friends and if you're ever down 466 00:17:53,163 --> 00:17:53,413 my way please stop in and see me 467 00:17:53,824 --> 00:17:54,074 Mrpeaker thank you for this time 468 00:17:55,689 --> 00:17:55,939 and thank you to the body 469 00:17:56,788 --> 00:17:57,038 thank you gentlemen 470 00:18:06,329 --> 00:18:06,579 Further points of personal 471 00:18:07,019 --> 00:18:07,269 privilege. The chair recognizes 472 00:18:08,838 --> 00:18:09,088 the gentleman from Iron County 473 00:18:09,503 --> 00:18:09,753 in the front 474 00:18:14,583 --> 00:18:14,833 thank you Mr Speaker. point of 475 00:18:16,564 --> 00:18:16,814 personal privilege members and 476 00:18:17,180 --> 00:18:17,430 guests please direct your 477 00:18:17,735 --> 00:18:17,985 attention 478 00:18:20,451 --> 00:18:20,701 to the gentleman from Iron 479 00:18:21,011 --> 00:18:21,261 County. 480 00:18:23,062 --> 00:18:23,312 proceed gentlemen it has truly 481 00:18:25,089 --> 00:18:25,339 been an honor and a privilege to 482 00:18:28,827 --> 00:18:29,077 serve as one of 163 out of over6 483 00:18:31,062 --> 00:18:31,312 million people in this state and 484 00:18:34,370 --> 00:18:34,620 I just want to say thank you to 485 00:18:36,542 --> 00:18:36,792 the staff, to my fellow 486 00:18:38,580 --> 00:18:38,830 colleagues and like I said it 487 00:18:40,379 --> 00:18:40,629 has truly been an honor and a 488 00:18:42,815 --> 00:18:43,065 privilege and God has blessed us 489 00:18:44,605 --> 00:18:44,855 and our family and we're 490 00:18:46,401 --> 00:18:46,651 thankful to be here today. thank 491 00:18:47,061 --> 00:18:47,311 you 492 00:18:47,419 --> 00:18:47,669 thank you gentlemen 493 00:18:51,285 --> 00:18:51,535 Further points of personal 494 00:18:54,399 --> 00:18:54,649 privilege, the chair recognized 495 00:18:55,067 --> 00:18:55,317 the gentleman from Lewes 496 00:18:56,938 --> 00:18:57,188 Thank you Mr Speaker 497 00:19:00,576 --> 00:19:00,826 Point of personal privilege. 498 00:19:01,162 --> 00:19:01,412 proceed gentlemen. thank you Mr. 499 00:19:01,823 --> 00:19:02,073 Speaker 500 00:19:06,404 --> 00:19:06,654 In8 years I don't think our 501 00:19:08,362 --> 00:19:08,612 monopolized the microphone too 502 00:19:09,227 --> 00:19:09,477 awful much and I won't do that 503 00:19:09,896 --> 00:19:10,146 today or try not to 504 00:19:14,829 --> 00:19:15,079 at certain ages you should be 505 00:19:16,559 --> 00:19:16,809 very thankful and I want to 506 00:19:18,572 --> 00:19:18,822 start by thanking God and His 507 00:19:19,166 --> 00:19:19,416 representative here today, 508 00:19:22,352 --> 00:19:22,602 Monsignororwicki knew him 509 00:19:24,364 --> 00:19:24,614 several years ago and appreciate 510 00:19:26,464 --> 00:19:26,714 his guidance and his prayers for 511 00:19:27,125 --> 00:19:27,375 all of us 512 00:19:29,148 --> 00:19:29,398 today especially leaving 513 00:19:30,763 --> 00:19:31,013 the house 514 00:19:33,123 --> 00:19:33,373 I want to thank my wife 515 00:19:33,687 --> 00:19:33,937 Thereresa 516 00:19:36,593 --> 00:19:36,843 We got married just before I was 517 00:19:38,591 --> 00:19:38,841 elected the first time and she 518 00:19:40,360 --> 00:19:40,610 put up with a lot with me being 519 00:19:42,810 --> 00:19:43,060 down here so she's not here 520 00:19:46,305 --> 00:19:46,555 today but I just want to say I 521 00:19:47,128 --> 00:19:47,378 love you and appreciate 522 00:19:47,693 --> 00:19:47,943 everything she's done 523 00:19:52,307 --> 00:19:52,557 I want to thank Tracy Tracy 524 00:19:54,329 --> 00:19:54,579 my legislative assistant and she 525 00:19:56,335 --> 00:19:56,585 certainly made my office look 526 00:19:57,086 --> 00:19:57,336 good and was a great help and I 527 00:19:57,748 --> 00:19:57,998 wished her the best and 528 00:20:00,432 --> 00:20:00,682 her career 529 00:20:05,054 --> 00:20:05,304 pretty hard to follow a 530 00:20:06,439 --> 00:20:06,689 gentleman fromBuchanan 531 00:20:10,732 --> 00:20:10,982 I went to college a few decades 532 00:20:11,403 --> 00:20:11,653 ago 533 00:20:14,341 --> 00:20:14,591 didn't really get that much out 534 00:20:16,561 --> 00:20:16,811 of it. I did get a degree but I 535 00:20:18,312 --> 00:20:18,562 went to school, went home and 536 00:20:18,971 --> 00:20:19,221 farmed and didn't learn that 537 00:20:19,637 --> 00:20:19,887 much 538 00:20:20,417 --> 00:20:20,667 but down here 539 00:20:22,573 --> 00:20:22,823 this has been just like 540 00:20:25,166 --> 00:20:25,416 a lot of people's college years. 541 00:20:25,840 --> 00:20:26,090 what you should get 542 00:20:28,892 --> 00:20:29,142 the friendship, the knowledge 543 00:20:31,032 --> 00:20:31,282 the relationships 544 00:20:35,057 --> 00:20:35,307 and I just want to appreciate 545 00:20:37,023 --> 00:20:37,273 that and especially my friends 546 00:20:39,055 --> 00:20:39,305 that have kept me out of trouble 547 00:20:42,335 --> 00:20:42,585 when you go a few hours from 548 00:20:44,336 --> 00:20:44,586 home, the people at home worry 549 00:20:46,340 --> 00:20:46,590 about what you'll do and what 550 00:20:47,056 --> 00:20:47,306 you'll say and it's always good 551 00:20:48,480 --> 00:20:48,730 to have great friends with you 552 00:20:49,473 --> 00:20:49,723 to take care of you 553 00:20:53,123 --> 00:20:53,373 I want to thank the people of 554 00:20:54,838 --> 00:20:55,088 the oth district, the largest 555 00:20:56,592 --> 00:20:56,842 district in the state we're the 556 00:20:58,580 --> 00:20:58,830 only one that borders Iowa and 557 00:21:00,625 --> 00:21:00,875 Illinois and it causes certain 558 00:21:01,300 --> 00:21:01,550 votes that we take 559 00:21:04,840 --> 00:21:05,090 and I just want to say to my 560 00:21:06,334 --> 00:21:06,584 friends on the other side of the 561 00:21:07,073 --> 00:21:07,323 aisle and some in here 562 00:21:10,833 --> 00:21:11,083 at certain areas the rural areas 563 00:21:12,603 --> 00:21:12,853 have different priorities. We 564 00:21:14,467 --> 00:21:14,717 have a different taxation and we 565 00:21:15,135 --> 00:21:15,385 have a lot of different 566 00:21:18,363 --> 00:21:18,613 we're not voting certain ways 567 00:21:20,634 --> 00:21:20,884 because we're mad or whatnot but 568 00:21:22,355 --> 00:21:22,605 we are trying to protect our 569 00:21:23,107 --> 00:21:23,357 areas and we do have different 570 00:21:24,832 --> 00:21:25,082 priorities. So I hope everybody 571 00:21:25,473 --> 00:21:25,723 respects that 572 00:21:30,587 --> 00:21:30,837 I would say for everyone here 573 00:21:33,074 --> 00:21:33,324 that's going to be continue here 574 00:21:34,818 --> 00:21:35,068 and new people on the sidelines 575 00:21:35,482 --> 00:21:35,732 coming in 576 00:21:37,106 --> 00:21:37,356 just stand close to your 577 00:21:38,829 --> 00:21:39,079 principles if you always tell 578 00:21:40,561 --> 00:21:40,811 the truth and always say what 579 00:21:41,173 --> 00:21:41,423 you think you don't have to 580 00:21:41,759 --> 00:21:42,009 remember what you've said or 581 00:21:42,425 --> 00:21:42,675 what you 582 00:21:44,973 --> 00:21:45,223 told someone else and that's 583 00:21:45,639 --> 00:21:45,889 pretty important. 584 00:21:49,095 --> 00:21:49,345 45 years ago, Ronald Reagan was 585 00:21:52,343 --> 00:21:52,593 the president and I thought he 586 00:21:53,088 --> 00:21:53,338 was the right man at the right 587 00:21:56,563 --> 00:21:56,813 time with the Cold War and 588 00:21:58,337 --> 00:21:58,587 whatnot but one thing he said 589 00:21:59,090 --> 00:21:59,340 that has always troubled me a 590 00:22:00,861 --> 00:22:01,111 little bit as he asked are you 591 00:22:02,403 --> 00:22:02,653 better off than you were four 592 00:22:03,077 --> 00:22:03,327 years ago. 593 00:22:06,341 --> 00:22:06,591 and I think that's a good 594 00:22:08,320 --> 00:22:08,570 question to ask. Politics does 595 00:22:09,088 --> 00:22:09,338 it all the time but we really 596 00:22:09,750 --> 00:22:10,000 should ask 597 00:22:13,057 --> 00:22:13,307 at times is your country better 598 00:22:14,785 --> 00:22:15,035 off than it was four years ago? 599 00:22:16,349 --> 00:22:16,599 Is your state better off than it 600 00:22:18,356 --> 00:22:18,606 was four years ago and I would 601 00:22:20,358 --> 00:22:20,608 just enjoin people to think 602 00:22:22,362 --> 00:22:22,612 about leaving the state and 603 00:22:24,331 --> 00:22:24,581 leaving the country because some 604 00:22:26,354 --> 00:22:26,604 of us came down here saying 605 00:22:26,958 --> 00:22:27,208 we're going to leave the state 606 00:22:28,640 --> 00:22:28,890 better than we when we got here 607 00:22:30,769 --> 00:22:31,019 and tried to do that and I would 608 00:22:31,438 --> 00:22:31,688 encourage 609 00:22:35,099 --> 00:22:35,349 everyone here to go forward. I 610 00:22:36,795 --> 00:22:37,045 may be at the other end of the 611 00:22:38,328 --> 00:22:38,578 building I may not 612 00:22:40,551 --> 00:22:40,801 somebody said my door's 613 00:22:42,327 --> 00:22:42,577 always open. I hope people 614 00:22:44,807 --> 00:22:45,057 realize that that is true but 615 00:22:46,801 --> 00:22:47,051 I hope I continue in here 616 00:22:48,582 --> 00:22:48,832 another one from northeast 617 00:22:49,316 --> 00:22:49,566 Missouri that's off unemployment 618 00:22:52,830 --> 00:22:53,080 so anyway but it's been a great 619 00:22:54,853 --> 00:22:55,103 time. I thank all the staff and 620 00:22:56,726 --> 00:22:56,976 everyone that's been supportive 621 00:22:57,396 --> 00:22:57,646 but the same way 622 00:23:00,571 --> 00:23:00,821 the friends she made here at a 623 00:23:01,349 --> 00:23:01,599 certain time in your life mean 624 00:23:03,108 --> 00:23:03,358 an awful lot and I wish I'd have 625 00:23:04,839 --> 00:23:05,089 done that in college but they 626 00:23:06,709 --> 00:23:06,959 you get when you get older 627 00:23:08,853 --> 00:23:09,103 you hope you get a little wiser 628 00:23:14,586 --> 00:23:14,836 and so I just for say goodbye 629 00:23:16,565 --> 00:23:16,815 and thank everybody for their 630 00:23:19,018 --> 00:23:19,268 help and hopefully see see you 631 00:23:22,571 --> 00:23:22,821 next year but if not it's been 632 00:23:23,271 --> 00:23:23,521 great knowing everybody here. 633 00:23:23,938 --> 00:23:24,188 Thank you Mr. Speaker. 634 00:23:26,774 --> 00:23:27,024 thank you gentlemen 635 00:23:32,350 --> 00:23:32,600 ur ther points of personal 636 00:23:34,570 --> 00:23:34,820 privilege the chair recognizes 637 00:23:36,325 --> 00:23:36,575 the gentleman from the county of 638 00:23:37,072 --> 00:23:37,322 Jackson district 37 639 00:23:39,256 --> 00:23:39,506 thank you Mr. Speaker 640 00:23:42,935 --> 00:23:43,185 point of personal privilege 641 00:23:43,502 --> 00:23:43,752 proceeds representative 642 00:23:47,056 --> 00:23:47,306 thank you when I entered this 643 00:23:48,829 --> 00:23:49,079 chamber following a special 644 00:23:52,347 --> 00:23:52,597 election back in2019 I was 645 00:23:54,368 --> 00:23:54,618 honored to represent the area 646 00:23:54,990 --> 00:23:55,240 that had raised me in South 647 00:23:55,550 --> 00:23:55,800 Kansas City. 648 00:23:58,834 --> 00:23:59,084 one of the first committees I 649 00:24:02,339 --> 00:24:02,589 was placed on in my second term 650 00:24:04,372 --> 00:24:04,622 was the crime preventionittee 651 00:24:05,061 --> 00:24:05,311 before they were combined with 652 00:24:05,730 --> 00:24:05,980 public safety 653 00:24:07,075 --> 00:24:07,325 and that's when I had a 654 00:24:08,904 --> 00:24:09,154 chance to meet the gentleman 655 00:24:09,571 --> 00:24:09,821 from Jasper 656 00:24:12,634 --> 00:24:12,884 I always appreciated 657 00:24:16,365 --> 00:24:16,615 how he ran those committees how 658 00:24:17,037 --> 00:24:17,287 he conducted himself 659 00:24:19,317 --> 00:24:19,567 and as a young legislator at the 660 00:24:19,978 --> 00:24:20,228 time 661 00:24:20,644 --> 00:24:20,894 I really 662 00:24:24,845 --> 00:24:25,095 appreciate how he moved in this 663 00:24:26,573 --> 00:24:26,823 building and how he forged 664 00:24:28,357 --> 00:24:28,607 relationships and that always 665 00:24:30,338 --> 00:24:30,588 meant something to me and I 666 00:24:31,036 --> 00:24:31,286 never told him this to his face 667 00:24:32,829 --> 00:24:33,079 but he's always been sort of a 668 00:24:34,606 --> 00:24:34,856 mentor to me and I appreciate 669 00:24:35,238 --> 00:24:35,488 his leadership and his 670 00:24:35,685 --> 00:24:35,935 friendship 671 00:24:40,380 --> 00:24:40,630 over the past seven years I am 672 00:24:40,999 --> 00:24:41,249 proud of the work that I've 673 00:24:42,596 --> 00:24:42,846 helped advance in the areas of 674 00:24:44,538 --> 00:24:44,788 public safety juvenile justice 675 00:24:46,894 --> 00:24:47,144 impaired driving child welfare 676 00:24:48,732 --> 00:24:48,982 and the official recognition of 677 00:24:49,390 --> 00:24:49,640 Black History Month in Missouri 678 00:24:51,727 --> 00:24:51,977 none of that work was 679 00:24:52,169 --> 00:24:52,419 accomplished alone 680 00:24:54,601 --> 00:24:54,851 I want to thank the Republican 681 00:24:56,605 --> 00:24:56,855 and Democrat members alike who 682 00:24:57,210 --> 00:24:57,460 worked with me over the years 683 00:25:00,351 --> 00:25:00,601 we didn't always agree and 684 00:25:00,943 --> 00:25:01,193 sometimes we disagree pretty 685 00:25:01,611 --> 00:25:01,861 strongly 686 00:25:04,345 --> 00:25:04,595 but I appreciate those who are 687 00:25:05,102 --> 00:25:05,352 willing to work with me and 688 00:25:06,586 --> 00:25:06,836 listen and pass good legislation 689 00:25:10,347 --> 00:25:10,597 as I hope to serve Kansas City 690 00:25:12,338 --> 00:25:12,588 in a new role I want to maintain 691 00:25:14,351 --> 00:25:14,601 these working relationships and 692 00:25:15,045 --> 00:25:15,295 strengthen the partnership 693 00:25:15,567 --> 00:25:15,817 between Kansas City and the 694 00:25:16,122 --> 00:25:16,372 state of Missouri 695 00:25:19,074 --> 00:25:19,324 Kansas City and the state of 696 00:25:20,461 --> 00:25:20,711 Missouri we are not adversaries 697 00:25:22,413 --> 00:25:22,663 we are partners 698 00:25:24,799 --> 00:25:25,049 and I want to strengthen that 699 00:25:26,557 --> 00:25:26,807 partnership and I look forward 700 00:25:27,249 --> 00:25:27,499 to working with many of you 701 00:25:28,803 --> 00:25:29,053 again on other issues that will 702 00:25:29,467 --> 00:25:29,717 impact Kansas City. 703 00:25:32,579 --> 00:25:32,829 I also want to thank the house 704 00:25:34,613 --> 00:25:34,863 staff. Lord knows they probably 705 00:25:35,305 --> 00:25:35,555 got tired of seeing emails from 706 00:25:35,975 --> 00:25:36,225 me 707 00:25:38,590 --> 00:25:38,840 my legislative staff and 708 00:25:39,086 --> 00:25:39,336 everyone else who worked behind 709 00:25:40,972 --> 00:25:41,222 the scenes to keep this 710 00:25:41,523 --> 00:25:41,773 institution functioning 711 00:25:44,618 --> 00:25:44,868 I want to thank my wife our 712 00:25:45,168 --> 00:25:45,418 daughter 713 00:25:47,351 --> 00:25:47,601 my father and my entire family 714 00:25:48,874 --> 00:25:49,124 who gave me their love and 715 00:25:50,844 --> 00:25:51,094 encouragement and support 716 00:25:51,434 --> 00:25:51,684 throughout these last seven 717 00:25:51,991 --> 00:25:52,241 years 718 00:25:54,535 --> 00:25:54,785 and most importantly I want to 719 00:25:55,189 --> 00:25:55,439 thank the people of House 720 00:25:55,746 --> 00:25:55,996 District 37 721 00:25:57,198 --> 00:25:57,448 for trusting me to be their 722 00:25:57,766 --> 00:25:58,016 voice 723 00:26:00,595 --> 00:26:00,845 in serving South Kansas City in 724 00:26:01,306 --> 00:26:01,556 the Missouri House of 725 00:26:02,343 --> 00:26:02,593 Representatives has been one of 726 00:26:03,016 --> 00:26:03,266 the greatest honors of my life 727 00:26:06,357 --> 00:26:06,607 I look forward to seeing you all 728 00:26:08,415 --> 00:26:08,665 down the road and may god bless 729 00:26:09,081 --> 00:26:09,331 this institution thank you 730 00:26:09,634 --> 00:26:09,884 thank you gentlemen 731 00:26:17,042 --> 00:26:17,292 ur ther points of personal 732 00:26:18,834 --> 00:26:19,084 privilege the chair recognizes 733 00:26:20,449 --> 00:26:20,699 the gentleman from Pulaski 734 00:26:21,009 --> 00:26:21,259 County. 735 00:26:23,441 --> 00:26:23,691 thank you Mr.peaker 736 00:26:26,416 --> 00:26:26,666 I rise for the 737 00:26:28,592 --> 00:26:28,842 last final time 738 00:26:32,428 --> 00:26:32,678 as a member of this august body 739 00:26:34,613 --> 00:26:34,863 and 740 00:26:39,315 --> 00:26:39,565 the purpose of me rising is to 741 00:26:42,667 --> 00:26:42,917 give the traditional swan song 742 00:26:43,347 --> 00:26:43,597 farewell speech. 743 00:26:44,675 --> 00:26:44,925 well 744 00:26:49,105 --> 00:26:49,355 while it is true that usually 745 00:26:52,598 --> 00:26:52,848 these are mostly heartfelt 746 00:26:54,339 --> 00:26:54,589 expressions of respect and 747 00:26:56,589 --> 00:26:56,839 admiration for my fellow members 748 00:26:58,584 --> 00:26:58,834 Well, mostly 749 00:27:00,396 --> 00:27:00,646 maybe some of them 750 00:27:02,470 --> 00:27:02,720 at least a few 751 00:27:06,811 --> 00:27:07,061 they're also great expressions 752 00:27:08,836 --> 00:27:09,086 of great respect and admiration 753 00:27:12,602 --> 00:27:12,852 for our staff that folks let's 754 00:27:14,336 --> 00:27:14,586 be patient with them especially 755 00:27:16,612 --> 00:27:16,862 you new folks coming in you've 756 00:27:18,339 --> 00:27:18,589 got to keep in mind they've got 757 00:27:19,497 --> 00:27:19,747 to start all over again every 758 00:27:20,170 --> 00:27:20,420 two years 759 00:27:24,453 --> 00:27:24,703 so we owe them a definitely a 760 00:27:25,123 --> 00:27:25,373 debt of gratitu 761 00:27:30,672 --> 00:27:30,922 and honestly for great respect 762 00:27:31,331 --> 00:27:31,581 for 763 00:27:36,587 --> 00:27:36,837 and appreciation of the 764 00:27:38,331 --> 00:27:38,581 institution that we are blessed 765 00:27:39,005 --> 00:27:39,255 with serving in 766 00:27:41,046 --> 00:27:41,296 you know the voters had enough 767 00:27:42,830 --> 00:27:43,080 confidence in us to elect us 768 00:27:45,111 --> 00:27:45,361 here and they expected some a 769 00:27:45,772 --> 00:27:46,022 lot 770 00:27:47,022 --> 00:27:47,272 some very little 771 00:27:48,532 --> 00:27:48,782 but 772 00:27:53,133 --> 00:27:53,383 we all intended to take on that 773 00:27:56,344 --> 00:27:56,594 responsibility and to represent 774 00:27:58,473 --> 00:27:58,723 them as best as we could here in 775 00:27:59,131 --> 00:27:59,381 our time. 776 00:28:02,621 --> 00:28:02,871 and what an awesome duty and 777 00:28:03,193 --> 00:28:03,443 responsibility that is 778 00:28:08,335 --> 00:28:08,585 I agree and truly concur with 779 00:28:09,028 --> 00:28:09,278 all those sentiments and I do 780 00:28:13,016 --> 00:28:13,266 truly thank our voters that 781 00:28:16,451 --> 00:28:16,701 put us here our staff and my 782 00:28:17,117 --> 00:28:17,367 fellow members 783 00:28:20,614 --> 00:28:20,864 on this day there is probably a 784 00:28:22,590 --> 00:28:22,840 cheer or two rising from some of 785 00:28:24,441 --> 00:28:24,691 the departments throughout the 786 00:28:25,107 --> 00:28:25,357 state 787 00:28:26,595 --> 00:28:26,845 well first 788 00:28:30,611 --> 00:28:30,861 for those folks it was all for a 789 00:28:31,286 --> 00:28:31,536 good cause 790 00:28:34,337 --> 00:28:34,587 I would like to and this is 791 00:28:36,340 --> 00:28:36,590 brand new because I just 792 00:28:37,073 --> 00:28:37,323 thought of it. I'd specifically 793 00:28:37,744 --> 00:28:37,994 like to 794 00:28:42,345 --> 00:28:42,595 thank the chair of the joint 795 00:28:44,320 --> 00:28:44,570 committee for allowing me the 796 00:28:45,092 --> 00:28:45,342 opportunity to say my farewells 797 00:28:46,906 --> 00:28:47,156 in a proper way to the 798 00:28:47,354 --> 00:28:47,604 Department of Transportation 799 00:28:52,619 --> 00:28:52,869 I just wish, conservation 800 00:28:54,448 --> 00:28:54,698 anddNR would have offered me the 801 00:28:55,118 --> 00:28:55,368 same opportunity 802 00:28:58,323 --> 00:28:58,573 I'm sure conservation is 803 00:28:58,861 --> 00:28:59,111 appreciative that they did not 804 00:29:03,063 --> 00:29:03,313 however, once again I thought 805 00:29:05,362 --> 00:29:05,612 and I still think that that is 806 00:29:06,022 --> 00:29:06,272 truly my duty 807 00:29:10,847 --> 00:29:11,097 to hold those accountable who we 808 00:29:13,088 --> 00:29:13,338 entrust with so much of the 809 00:29:13,651 --> 00:29:13,901 people's money 810 00:29:16,805 --> 00:29:17,055 and if I want to give advice 811 00:29:18,431 --> 00:29:18,681 which I plan to do here in a 812 00:29:19,090 --> 00:29:19,340 minute 813 00:29:24,817 --> 00:29:25,067 and that loud guffaw you heard 814 00:29:27,062 --> 00:29:27,312 over the microphone was my good 815 00:29:28,852 --> 00:29:29,102 friend from the Murphy district. 816 00:29:30,839 --> 00:29:31,089 I got one last thank you to do. 817 00:29:34,610 --> 00:29:34,860 I would like to thank my LA Josh 818 00:29:36,627 --> 00:29:36,877 roman for putting up with me for 819 00:29:37,295 --> 00:29:37,545 the time he has 820 00:29:44,832 --> 00:29:45,082 I would like to thank all thelAs 821 00:29:46,721 --> 00:29:46,971 that I ever had but the list is 822 00:29:47,383 --> 00:29:47,633 fairly exhaustive 823 00:29:52,329 --> 00:29:52,579 apparently they can always 824 00:29:53,130 --> 00:29:53,380 find something else to do other 825 00:29:53,800 --> 00:29:54,050 than work for me 826 00:29:56,825 --> 00:29:57,075 Joshua was fortunate enough he 827 00:29:57,490 --> 00:29:57,740 caught me in the last two years 828 00:30:02,483 --> 00:30:02,733 well we often forget 829 00:30:05,251 --> 00:30:05,501 as to borrow a line fromlinncoln 830 00:30:10,351 --> 00:30:10,601 you know the world will little 831 00:30:12,816 --> 00:30:13,066 note nor long remember what we 832 00:30:13,419 --> 00:30:13,669 say here but 833 00:30:17,139 --> 00:30:17,389 it can never forget the things 834 00:30:17,799 --> 00:30:18,049 we do 835 00:30:22,404 --> 00:30:22,654 the things that we do here they 836 00:30:23,066 --> 00:30:23,316 live on beyond us 837 00:30:25,403 --> 00:30:25,653 and we should take that duty 838 00:30:26,071 --> 00:30:26,321 seriously 839 00:30:26,679 --> 00:30:26,929 so 840 00:30:30,842 --> 00:30:31,092 for the balance of my time, Mr 841 00:30:32,592 --> 00:30:32,842 Speaker, I would like to offer 842 00:30:34,601 --> 00:30:34,851 some advice to those who remain 843 00:30:35,256 --> 00:30:35,506 and those who come in in the 844 00:30:35,922 --> 00:30:36,172 future 845 00:30:38,626 --> 00:30:38,876 First of all 846 00:30:42,600 --> 00:30:42,850 never forget who you are 847 00:30:43,174 --> 00:30:43,424 actually working for 848 00:30:48,575 --> 00:30:48,825 I got bad news for you. none of 849 00:30:50,670 --> 00:30:50,920 them are in this building on a 850 00:30:51,344 --> 00:30:51,594 regular basis 851 00:30:54,424 --> 00:30:54,674 and that's the way you should 852 00:30:55,088 --> 00:30:55,338 look at it folks 853 00:30:57,064 --> 00:30:57,314 there's lots of folks with 854 00:30:59,126 --> 00:30:59,376 helpful advice and you should 855 00:30:59,797 --> 00:31:00,047 look at it that way 856 00:31:02,883 --> 00:31:03,133 too often 857 00:31:06,889 --> 00:31:07,139 we have observed is that 858 00:31:10,575 --> 00:31:10,825 legislation gets passed for the 859 00:31:12,838 --> 00:31:13,088 benefit of one or at least a 860 00:31:13,405 --> 00:31:13,655 very few 861 00:31:14,945 --> 00:31:15,195 well 862 00:31:18,347 --> 00:31:18,597 if it contributes to the greater 863 00:31:20,349 --> 00:31:20,599 good, I probably have no not too 864 00:31:21,073 --> 00:31:21,323 much problem with that but too 865 00:31:21,673 --> 00:31:21,923 often we do not 866 00:31:26,929 --> 00:31:27,179 have a reason for every vote 867 00:31:30,942 --> 00:31:31,192 I have made notes through my 868 00:31:31,604 --> 00:31:31,854 entire time here 869 00:31:35,275 --> 00:31:35,525 about specific legislation and I 870 00:31:36,716 --> 00:31:36,966 had a reason for every vote 871 00:31:40,615 --> 00:31:40,865 if you do not have a reason for 872 00:31:42,869 --> 00:31:43,119 the vote you made, I would ask 873 00:31:43,478 --> 00:31:43,728 you why are you here 874 00:31:50,366 --> 00:31:50,616 And I never hold a particular 875 00:31:52,626 --> 00:31:52,876 vote against any individual even 876 00:31:54,470 --> 00:31:54,720 if they disagree with me with 877 00:31:55,131 --> 00:31:55,381 maybe a couple of exceptions 878 00:31:58,926 --> 00:31:59,176 but if you don't have a reason 879 00:31:59,581 --> 00:31:59,831 for it 880 00:32:01,224 --> 00:32:01,474 well then I'm going to hold that 881 00:32:01,904 --> 00:32:02,154 against you 882 00:32:05,030 --> 00:32:05,280 not as a member here but as a 883 00:32:05,703 --> 00:32:05,953 citizen of the state of 884 00:32:06,257 --> 00:32:06,507 Missouri. 885 00:32:06,695 --> 00:32:06,945 and 886 00:32:11,059 --> 00:32:11,309 God forbid that you would file a 887 00:32:13,342 --> 00:32:13,592 bill that you have no idea what 888 00:32:14,008 --> 00:32:14,258 it does 889 00:32:19,100 --> 00:32:19,350 I one of my biggest pet peeves 890 00:32:21,342 --> 00:32:21,592 is someone presenting a bill in 891 00:32:22,868 --> 00:32:23,118 a committee that I was chairman 892 00:32:24,870 --> 00:32:25,120 of who couldn't answer a single 893 00:32:26,879 --> 00:32:27,129 question about the bill they had 894 00:32:30,584 --> 00:32:30,834 filed not one that unfortunately 895 00:32:31,270 --> 00:32:31,520 happened pretty often 896 00:32:36,581 --> 00:32:36,831 Most of you are my friends and 897 00:32:37,278 --> 00:32:37,528 you shall continue as that 898 00:32:41,142 --> 00:32:41,392 and I know that you are 899 00:32:44,685 --> 00:32:44,935 honest and you came here for all 900 00:32:45,358 --> 00:32:45,608 the right reasons 901 00:32:46,737 --> 00:32:46,987 some of you 902 00:32:50,590 --> 00:32:50,840 unfortunately got elected to 903 00:32:52,830 --> 00:32:53,080 this job as a stepping stone to 904 00:32:56,805 --> 00:32:57,055 somewhere else. Well, OK if you 905 00:32:57,479 --> 00:32:57,729 can honestly say you did 906 00:33:00,598 --> 00:33:00,848 the people's work while you were 907 00:33:02,878 --> 00:33:03,128 here then fine I don't begrudge 908 00:33:03,593 --> 00:33:03,843 you that whatsoever 909 00:33:08,572 --> 00:33:08,822 a few of you have made great 910 00:33:12,818 --> 00:33:13,068 sport of my heritage and 911 00:33:16,636 --> 00:33:16,886 certainly by voice inflections 912 00:33:18,623 --> 00:33:18,873 and accents. I got 15 minutes, 913 00:33:20,642 --> 00:33:20,892 Mr. Simmons. I plan to use them 914 00:33:21,310 --> 00:33:21,560 all 915 00:33:22,698 --> 00:33:22,948 well 916 00:33:30,873 --> 00:33:31,123 for my friends, I wish you the 917 00:33:32,873 --> 00:33:33,123 best for the future and you will 918 00:33:35,394 --> 00:33:35,644 continue to be my friends as 919 00:33:36,061 --> 00:33:36,311 time goes forward 920 00:33:39,107 --> 00:33:39,357 and that there are many of 921 00:33:39,660 --> 00:33:39,910 you 922 00:33:45,046 --> 00:33:45,296 However, for the rest of you in 923 00:33:46,839 --> 00:33:47,089 the words of Davy Crockett 924 00:33:51,083 --> 00:33:51,333 you all can go to hell cause I'm 925 00:33:52,419 --> 00:33:52,669 going to Texas. 926 00:34:04,445 --> 00:34:04,695 ur points of personal privilege 927 00:34:10,819 --> 00:34:11,069 seeing none gentlemen from green 928 00:34:14,343 --> 00:34:14,593 thank you Mr Speaker. The next 929 00:34:14,998 --> 00:34:15,248 order of business will be House 930 00:34:16,884 --> 00:34:17,134 resolutions and I ask that I be 931 00:34:18,624 --> 00:34:18,874 recognized. The chair recognizes 932 00:34:20,338 --> 00:34:20,588 the majority leader. Thank you 933 00:34:21,121 --> 00:34:21,371 Mr. Speaker. I offer House 934 00:34:22,355 --> 00:34:22,605 Resolution number one and ask 935 00:34:24,702 --> 00:34:24,952 that it be read. The clerk will 936 00:34:25,361 --> 00:34:25,611 read the resolution 937 00:34:29,219 --> 00:34:29,469 Houseresolution number one be it 938 00:34:30,916 --> 00:34:31,166 resolved that the chief clerk of 939 00:34:32,368 --> 00:34:32,618 the House of Representatives of 940 00:34:34,374 --> 00:34:34,624 the 103rd General Assembly 941 00:34:36,369 --> 00:34:36,619 second regular session informed 942 00:34:36,994 --> 00:34:37,244 the governor and the senate that 943 00:34:38,892 --> 00:34:39,142 the house is duly convened and 944 00:34:41,195 --> 00:34:41,445 is now in session in the2026 945 00:34:43,153 --> 00:34:43,403 constitutional veto session and 946 00:34:44,444 --> 00:34:44,694 ready for consideration of 947 00:34:44,993 --> 00:34:45,243 business 948 00:34:49,237 --> 00:34:49,487 gentleman from green 949 00:34:53,150 --> 00:34:53,400 thank you Mr Speaker. I move 950 00:34:54,930 --> 00:34:55,180 that Houseresolution number one 951 00:34:56,617 --> 00:34:56,867 be adopted and I ask for a roll 952 00:34:58,359 --> 00:34:58,609 call vote. The gentleman from 953 00:34:59,029 --> 00:34:59,279 Greene County has moved for the 954 00:35:00,635 --> 00:35:00,885 adoption of House Resolution 955 00:35:02,362 --> 00:35:02,612 number one with a roll call 956 00:35:03,058 --> 00:35:03,308 votes discussion on the 957 00:35:03,621 --> 00:35:03,871 gentleman's motion 958 00:35:06,691 --> 00:35:06,941 seeing none the chair recognizes 959 00:35:07,372 --> 00:35:07,622 the gentleman from green. 960 00:35:10,900 --> 00:35:11,150 Thank you Mrpeaker. I renew my 961 00:35:12,361 --> 00:35:12,611 motion. The gentleman from 962 00:35:13,174 --> 00:35:13,424 Greene County has renewed his 963 00:35:14,931 --> 00:35:15,181 motion for the adoption of House 964 00:35:16,378 --> 00:35:16,628 Resolution number one and ask 965 00:35:18,340 --> 00:35:18,590 for roll call vote. All those in 966 00:35:19,141 --> 00:35:19,391 favor of approving the 967 00:35:20,954 --> 00:35:21,204 gentleman's motion will now vote 968 00:35:22,679 --> 00:35:22,929 yes. all those opposed no the 969 00:35:23,347 --> 00:35:23,597 clerk will ring the bell and 970 00:35:24,016 --> 00:35:24,266 open the board. 971 00:35:46,636 --> 00:35:46,886 the chair recognizes the lady 972 00:35:47,254 --> 00:35:47,504 from St. Louis County in the 973 00:35:47,922 --> 00:35:48,172 back 974 00:35:50,805 --> 00:35:51,055 Thank you Mr. Speaker. I'd like 975 00:35:52,344 --> 00:35:52,594 to do an introduction of a 976 00:35:54,332 --> 00:35:54,582 special guest proceed lady. 977 00:35:56,557 --> 00:35:56,807 thank you Mr. Speaker. Mr 978 00:35:59,054 --> 00:35:59,304 Speaker to my right and to your 979 00:36:02,565 --> 00:36:02,815 left in between the fourth 980 00:36:04,856 --> 00:36:05,106 and5th columns I would like to 981 00:36:06,586 --> 00:36:06,836 introduce and welcome back 982 00:36:08,843 --> 00:36:09,093 former Representative Gina 983 00:36:12,328 --> 00:36:12,578 Mitten and our future senator 984 00:36:13,421 --> 00:36:13,671 deenaitten. thank you Mr Speaker 985 00:36:16,440 --> 00:36:16,690 Welcome homes representative 986 00:36:26,823 --> 00:36:27,073 hass everyone voted 987 00:36:30,400 --> 00:36:30,650 the clerk will close the board 988 00:36:31,073 --> 00:36:31,323 and tally the vote 989 00:36:34,315 --> 00:36:34,565 with the a's being 141 and the 990 00:36:35,041 --> 00:36:35,291 nays being zero, the gentleman's 991 00:36:36,905 --> 00:36:37,155 motion is approved gentlemen 992 00:36:37,574 --> 00:36:37,824 from green 993 00:36:40,351 --> 00:36:40,601 thank you Mrpeaker. The next 994 00:36:41,044 --> 00:36:41,294 order of business is 995 00:36:42,573 --> 00:36:42,823 consideration of House bills 996 00:36:44,551 --> 00:36:44,801 vetoed during the second regular 997 00:36:46,540 --> 00:36:46,790 session pursuant to article 998 00:36:48,793 --> 00:36:49,043 resection32 of the Constitution 999 00:36:50,608 --> 00:36:50,858 of the state of Missouri the 1000 00:36:51,201 --> 00:36:51,451 House of Representatives shall 1001 00:36:52,834 --> 00:36:53,084 proceed to consider the 1002 00:36:54,944 --> 00:36:55,194 following bills vetoed by the 1003 00:36:55,607 --> 00:36:55,857 governor 1004 00:36:59,095 --> 00:36:59,345 I now ask of the house shall the 1005 00:37:00,805 --> 00:37:01,055 bill pass the objections of the 1006 00:37:02,340 --> 00:37:02,590 governor thereto 1007 00:37:04,328 --> 00:37:04,578 notwithstanding. If any member 1008 00:37:05,086 --> 00:37:05,336 desires to offer a motion to 1009 00:37:07,100 --> 00:37:07,350 override the governor's veto the 1010 00:37:08,850 --> 00:37:09,100 member shall seek recognition 1011 00:37:14,355 --> 00:37:14,605 conference committee substitute 1012 00:37:16,336 --> 00:37:16,586 for Senate substitute for Senate 1013 00:37:17,031 --> 00:37:17,281 committee substitute for House 1014 00:37:18,567 --> 00:37:18,817 committee substitute House 1015 00:37:19,329 --> 00:37:19,579 Bill2002. 1016 00:37:26,586 --> 00:37:26,836 conference committee substitute 1017 00:37:28,346 --> 00:37:28,596 for a Senate substitute for a 1018 00:37:28,927 --> 00:37:29,177 Senate committee substitute for 1019 00:37:29,594 --> 00:37:29,844 House committee substitute for 1020 00:37:30,257 --> 00:37:30,507 House bill 1021 00:37:32,407 --> 00:37:32,657 203 1022 00:37:39,092 --> 00:37:39,342 Does any member wish to be heard 1023 00:37:40,602 --> 00:37:40,852 on conference committee 1024 00:37:41,099 --> 00:37:41,349 substitute for a senate 1025 00:37:42,587 --> 00:37:42,837 substitute for Senate committee 1026 00:37:43,309 --> 00:37:43,559 substitute for House committee 1027 00:37:45,114 --> 00:37:45,364 substitute for House Bill2004. 1028 00:37:51,056 --> 00:37:51,306 conference committee substitute 1029 00:37:52,821 --> 00:37:53,071 for Senate substitute for Senate 1030 00:37:54,473 --> 00:37:54,723 committee substitute for House 1031 00:37:55,136 --> 00:37:55,386 committee substitute 1032 00:37:56,413 --> 00:37:56,663 for House Bill2005 1033 00:38:04,862 --> 00:38:05,112 does any member wish to seek 1034 00:38:06,787 --> 00:38:07,037 recognition for a conference 1035 00:38:07,387 --> 00:38:07,637 committee substitute for Senate 1036 00:38:08,782 --> 00:38:09,032 substitute for Senate committee 1037 00:38:10,797 --> 00:38:11,047 substitute for House committee 1038 00:38:12,390 --> 00:38:12,640 substitute for House Bill2006. 1039 00:38:18,643 --> 00:38:18,893 conference committee substitute 1040 00:38:20,581 --> 00:38:20,831 for Senate substitute for Senate 1041 00:38:21,299 --> 00:38:21,549 committee substitute for 1042 00:38:22,583 --> 00:38:22,833 Houseittee substitute for House 1043 00:38:23,255 --> 00:38:23,505 Bill2007 1044 00:38:29,157 --> 00:38:29,407 does any member wish to seek 1045 00:38:30,953 --> 00:38:31,203 recognition for conference 1046 00:38:31,542 --> 00:38:31,792 committee substitute for a 1047 00:38:32,831 --> 00:38:33,081 senate substitute for Senate 1048 00:38:34,367 --> 00:38:34,617 committee substitute for House 1049 00:38:35,086 --> 00:38:35,336 committee substitute for House 1050 00:38:36,413 --> 00:38:36,663 Bill2008. 1051 00:38:46,835 --> 00:38:47,085 conference committee substitute 1052 00:38:48,575 --> 00:38:48,825 for Senate substitute for Senate 1053 00:38:49,291 --> 00:38:49,541 committee substitute for 1054 00:38:50,801 --> 00:38:51,051 Houseitte substitute for House 1055 00:38:51,468 --> 00:38:51,718 Bill209 1056 00:38:58,591 --> 00:38:58,841 conference committee substitute 1057 00:39:00,354 --> 00:39:00,604 for senate substitute for Senate 1058 00:39:01,086 --> 00:39:01,336 committee substitute for House 1059 00:39:02,418 --> 00:39:02,668 committee substitute for House 1060 00:39:03,088 --> 00:39:03,338 Bill2010. 1061 00:39:09,143 --> 00:39:09,393 conference committee substitute 1062 00:39:10,861 --> 00:39:11,111 for Senate substitute for Senate 1063 00:39:11,548 --> 00:39:11,798 committee substitute for 1064 00:39:12,585 --> 00:39:12,835 Houseittee substitute for House 1065 00:39:13,269 --> 00:39:13,519 Bill2011. 1066 00:39:19,141 --> 00:39:19,391 Does any member wish to seek 1067 00:39:20,860 --> 00:39:21,110 recognition on conference 1068 00:39:22,335 --> 00:39:22,585 committee substitute for Senate 1069 00:39:22,959 --> 00:39:23,209 substitute for Houseittee 1070 00:39:24,421 --> 00:39:24,671 substitute for House Bill2012. 1071 00:39:30,738 --> 00:39:30,988 Does any member wish to seek 1072 00:39:31,214 --> 00:39:31,464 recognition for Senate 1073 00:39:32,842 --> 00:39:33,092 substitute for Senate committee 1074 00:39:34,327 --> 00:39:34,577 substitute for House committee 1075 00:39:36,440 --> 00:39:36,690 substitute for House Bill2017 1076 00:39:46,409 --> 00:39:46,659 none gentlemen from green 1077 00:39:49,032 --> 00:39:49,282 thank you Mr Speaker. The next 1078 00:39:50,556 --> 00:39:50,806 order of business will be House 1079 00:39:52,546 --> 00:39:52,796 resolutions and I ask to be 1080 00:39:54,311 --> 00:39:54,561 recognized for emotion. The 1081 00:39:54,893 --> 00:39:55,143 chair again recognizes the 1082 00:39:56,312 --> 00:39:56,562 majority leader. Thank you 1083 00:39:56,892 --> 00:39:57,142 Mr.peaker. I offer 1084 00:39:58,349 --> 00:39:58,599 Houseresolution number2 and ask 1085 00:39:59,096 --> 00:39:59,346 that it be read. The clerk will 1086 00:40:00,599 --> 00:40:00,849 now read the resolution. 1087 00:40:04,348 --> 00:40:04,598 House resolution number2 be 1088 00:40:04,921 --> 00:40:05,171 resolved by the House of 1089 00:40:06,828 --> 00:40:07,078 Representatives, the chief clerk 1090 00:40:08,328 --> 00:40:08,578 of the House of Representatives 1091 00:40:09,278 --> 00:40:09,528 informed the Senate the House 1092 00:40:11,067 --> 00:40:11,317 having been duly convened as 1093 00:40:14,350 --> 00:40:14,600 provided by ArticleI Section32 1094 00:40:16,606 --> 00:40:16,856 of the Constitution adopted no 1095 00:40:17,312 --> 00:40:17,562 motions to override the 1096 00:40:17,772 --> 00:40:18,022 governor's ve 1097 00:40:20,325 --> 00:40:20,575 to es on conference committee 1098 00:40:21,027 --> 00:40:21,277 substitutesenate substitutes 1099 00:40:22,546 --> 00:40:22,796 senate committee substitute 1100 00:40:23,146 --> 00:40:23,396 House committee substitutes 1101 00:40:32,582 --> 00:40:32,832 House 1102 00:40:44,854 --> 00:40:45,104 Bill200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122017 1103 00:40:46,441 --> 00:40:46,691 when the bills were called by 1104 00:40:47,120 --> 00:40:47,370 the speaker 1105 00:40:50,451 --> 00:40:50,701 gentlemen from green 1106 00:40:52,849 --> 00:40:53,099 Mr Speaker, I move the 1107 00:40:54,322 --> 00:40:54,572 Houseresolution number2 be 1108 00:40:56,330 --> 00:40:56,580 adopted. The gentleman from 1109 00:40:56,943 --> 00:40:57,193 Greene County has moved for the 1110 00:40:58,583 --> 00:40:58,833 adoption of House 1111 00:40:59,363 --> 00:40:59,613 Resolutionumber2. Discussion on 1112 00:41:00,032 --> 00:41:00,282 the gentleman's motion 1113 00:41:02,978 --> 00:41:03,228 lady from St. Louis County 1114 00:41:03,529 --> 00:41:03,779 District73. 1115 00:41:06,394 --> 00:41:06,644 thank you Mr Speaker. I move the 1116 00:41:07,061 --> 00:41:07,311 previous question 1117 00:41:12,443 --> 00:41:12,693 Lady, that's a privileged motion 1118 00:41:16,830 --> 00:41:17,080 the lady from Stint Louis County 1119 00:41:18,580 --> 00:41:18,830 has moved that the question 1120 00:41:20,607 --> 00:41:20,857 under immediate consideration be 1121 00:41:22,359 --> 00:41:22,609 now put all those in favor of 1122 00:41:22,989 --> 00:41:23,239 approving the lady's motion will 1123 00:41:24,393 --> 00:41:24,643 now vote yes. all those opposed 1124 00:41:25,056 --> 00:41:25,306 no 1125 00:41:26,920 --> 00:41:27,170 the clerk will ring the bell and 1126 00:41:27,584 --> 00:41:27,834 open the board. 1127 00:42:42,917 --> 00:42:43,167 the clerk will close the board 1128 00:42:44,334 --> 00:42:44,584 and tally the vote with the 1129 00:42:45,076 --> 00:42:45,326 yeass being68 and the nays 1130 00:42:48,587 --> 00:42:48,837 being69, the motion has been 1131 00:42:49,148 --> 00:42:49,398 defeated 1132 00:42:50,907 --> 00:42:51,157 gentlemen from green 1133 00:42:54,591 --> 00:42:54,841 thank you Mr. Speaker. I renew 1134 00:42:55,378 --> 00:42:55,628 my motion. The gentleman from 1135 00:42:56,623 --> 00:42:56,873 Greene County has renewed his 1136 00:42:57,248 --> 00:42:57,498 motion for the adoption of House 1137 00:42:59,131 --> 00:42:59,381 Resolutionumber2 all those in 1138 00:43:01,170 --> 00:43:01,420 favor of approving the lady the 1139 00:43:02,638 --> 00:43:02,888 gentleman's motion will signify 1140 00:43:03,304 --> 00:43:03,554 by saying aye 1141 00:43:04,742 --> 00:43:04,992 all those opposed no 1142 00:43:08,318 --> 00:43:08,568 and the ayes have it the 1143 00:43:08,843 --> 00:43:09,093 gentleman's motion is approved 1144 00:43:09,522 --> 00:43:09,772 gentlemen from green. 1145 00:43:12,313 --> 00:43:12,563 thank you Mr. Speaker. Next 1146 00:43:12,905 --> 00:43:13,155 order of business will be 1147 00:43:14,550 --> 00:43:14,800 messages from the Senate. The 1148 00:43:16,600 --> 00:43:16,850 clerk will now read the messages 1149 00:43:18,865 --> 00:43:19,115 from the Senate. Mr.peaker, I'm 1150 00:43:20,580 --> 00:43:20,830 instructed by Senate to inform 1151 00:43:21,275 --> 00:43:21,525 the House of Representatives 1152 00:43:22,796 --> 00:43:23,046 that Senate has taken up and 1153 00:43:24,432 --> 00:43:24,682 adopted Senate resolution number 1154 00:43:25,103 --> 00:43:25,353 one 1155 00:43:27,068 --> 00:43:27,318 Senate resolution number one be 1156 00:43:30,345 --> 00:43:30,595 it resolved the senate that the 1157 00:43:30,974 --> 00:43:31,224 c secretary of the Senate 1158 00:43:31,531 --> 00:43:31,781 informed the House of 1159 00:43:32,852 --> 00:43:33,102 Representatives that the senate 1160 00:43:34,601 --> 00:43:34,851 is duly convened and is now in 1161 00:43:36,602 --> 00:43:36,852 session as provided by ArticleI 1162 00:43:38,555 --> 00:43:38,805 Section32 of the Constitution 1163 00:43:39,159 --> 00:43:39,409 and is ready for the 1164 00:43:41,122 --> 00:43:41,372 consideration of business 1165 00:43:42,871 --> 00:43:43,121 respectfully Castrina 1166 00:43:44,924 --> 00:43:45,174 Martinristina Martin secretary 1167 00:43:45,598 --> 00:43:45,848 of the Senate 1168 00:43:49,752 --> 00:43:50,002 gentlemen from greene 1169 00:43:53,096 --> 00:43:53,346 thank you Mr Speaker. I move 1170 00:43:54,829 --> 00:43:55,079 that the house convened in veto 1171 00:43:56,588 --> 00:43:56,838 session for the 103rd General 1172 00:43:58,614 --> 00:43:58,864 Assembly second regular session 1173 00:44:00,593 --> 00:44:00,843 stand adjournedine die pursuant 1174 00:44:01,248 --> 00:44:01,498 to the constitution the 1175 00:44:02,869 --> 00:44:03,119 gentleman from Greene County has 1176 00:44:03,578 --> 00:44:03,828 moved that the House of 1177 00:44:05,149 --> 00:44:05,399 Representatives convened in veto 1178 00:44:07,146 --> 00:44:07,396 session of the 103rd General 1179 00:44:09,145 --> 00:44:09,395 Assembly second regular session 1180 00:44:10,900 --> 00:44:11,150 stand adjourned sign and die 1181 00:44:13,143 --> 00:44:13,393 pursuant to the constitution all 1182 00:44:14,858 --> 00:44:15,108 those in favor of approving the 1183 00:44:15,519 --> 00:44:15,769 gentleman's motion will signify 1184 00:44:16,188 --> 00:44:16,438 by saying aye 1185 00:44:18,620 --> 00:44:18,870 all those opposed no 1186 00:44:24,409 --> 00:44:24,659 and the ayes have at the house 1187 00:44:25,082 --> 00:44:25,332 stands adjourned