Journal of the Senate

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

THIRD DAY--MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1996

     The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

     Senator Wiggins in the Chair.

     The Chaplain offered the following prayer:

     Heavenly Father, we are thankful for every opportunity to make a difference in the life of another person. Keep us mindful that every decision that we make has the potential of hurting or helping someone else. Help us to live with a clean mind and pure heart that our choices might be worthy. Amen.

     The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.

     A quorum being established, the Senate proceeded with its business.

     The Journal for Thursday, January 4, 1996, was read and approved.

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

Present--Senators
BanksBentleyCaskeyClay
DePascoEhlmannFlotronGoode
GravesHouseHowardJohnson
KenneyKinderKlarichLybyer
MathewsonMaxwellMcKennaMelton
MoseleyMuellerQuickRohrbach
RussellSchneiderSimsSingleton
StaplesTrepplerWestfallWiggins--32
Absent with leave--Senators
CurlsScott--2
The Lieutenant Governor was present.

RESOLUTIONS

     Senator Bentley offered Senate Resolution No. 719, regarding the One Hundred Sixth birthday of Edith C. Finley, Springfield, which was adopted.

     On behalf of Senator Scott, Senator Banks offered Senate Resolution No. 720, regarding Timothy P. O'Donnell, St. Louis, which was adopted.

     On behalf of Senator Curls, Senator Banks offered Senate Resolution No. 721, regarding the death of Odie Mae Chatman, Kansas City, which was adopted.

     Senator Clay offered Senate Resolution No. 722, regarding Dr. Henry Givens, Jr., Ph.D., St. Louis, which was adopted.

     Senator Howard offered Senate Resolution No. 723, regarding the Scism Motor Company, which was adopted.

     President Wilson assumed the Chair.

     Senator Wiggins resumed the Chair.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

     The following Bills were read the 1st time and 1,000 copies ordered printed:

     SB 703--By Wiggins.

     An Act to repeal section 376.381, RSMo 1994, relating to mental health expense benefits, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject.

     SB 704--By Wiggins.

     An Act to repeal section 516.097, RSMo 1994, relating to the statute of limitations on certain tort actions, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject.

     SB 705--By Wiggins.

     An Act to amend chapter 537, RSMo, by adding one new section relating to claims against certain licensed professionals.

     SB 706--By Wiggins.

     An Act relating to the licensing of acupuncturists.

     SB 707--By Caskey.

     An Act to repeal sections 178.900, 178.910, 178.920 and 178.930, RSMo 1994, relating to sheltered workshops, and to enact in lieu thereof four new sections relating to the same subject.

     SB 708--By Caskey.

     An Act to repeal sections 319.100, 319.129 and 319.133, RSMo 1994, and sections 319.131 and 319.132, RSMo Supp. 1995, relating to storage tanks, and to enact five new sections relating to the same subject.

     SB 709--By Maxwell.

     An Act to repeal sections 105.959 and 105.961, RSMo 1994, and section 105.955, RSMo Supp. 1995, relating to the Missouri ethics commission, and to enact in lieu thereof three new sections relating to the same subject.

     SB 710--By Maxwell.

     An Act to repeal section 208.010, RSMo 1994, relating to public assistance benefits, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject.

     SB 711--By Maxwell.

     An Act to repeal section 416.615, RSMo Supp. 1995, relating to the sale of motor fuel, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the same subject.

     SB 712--By Maxwell.

     An Act relating to large-scale economic development projects.

     SB 713--By Goode.

     An Act to repeal sections 58.451 and 58.720, RSMo 1994, relating to duties of coroners, and to enact two new sections relating to the same subject.

     SB 714--By Goode.

     An Act to amend chapter 392, RSMo, by adding one new section relating to telecommunication services.

     SB 715--By Flotron and McKenna.

     An Act to repeal section 226.445, RSMo 1994, relating to the Mississippi River Parkway Commission, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject.

     SB 716--By Flotron and Ehlmann.

     An Act to repeal sections 211.071, 211.181 and 211.231, RSMo Supp. 1995, relating to juvenile offenses, and to enact three new sections relating to the same subject.

     SB 717--By Flotron and Ehlmann.

     An Act to repeal section 305.230, RSMo 1994, relating to airports, and to enact one new section relating to the same subject.

     SB 718--By Bentley.

     An Act to amend chapter 116, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to ballot measures.

     SB 719--By Staples.

     An Act to repeal section 473.739, RSMo 1994, relating to public administrators, and to enact one new section relating to the same subject.

     SB 720--By Staples.

     An Act to repeal section 536.050, RSMo 1994, relating to administrative actions, and to enact one new section relating to the same subject.

     SB 721--By Moseley.

     An Act to repeal section 217.364, RSMo 1994, relating to an offenders treatment program, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject.

     SB 722--By Moseley and Westfall.

     An Act to repeal sections 43.506, 82.1000, 302.060, 302.304, 302.309, 302.505, 302.510, 302.520, 302.530, 302.540, 302.541, 479.040, 577.001, 577.012, 577.023, 577.037, 577.039, 577.041, 577.049, 577.520 and 577.525, RSMo 1994, and sections 302.010, 302.171 and 302.302, RSMo Supp. 1995, relating to operation of motor vehicles, and to enact in lieu thereof twenty-four new sections relating to the same subject, with penalty provisions.

     SB 723--By House.

     An Act to repeal sections 67.457, 67.459 and 67.461, RSMo Supp. 1995, relating to neighborhood improvement districts, and to enact in lieu thereof three new sections relating to the same subject.

     SB 724--By Treppler.

     An Act to amend chapter 379, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to insurance discounts for motor vehicle driving courses.

     SB 725--By DePasco.

     An Act to amend chapter 307, RSMo, by adding one new section relating to sound amplification systems in motor vehicles, with penalty provisions.

     SB 726--By Howard.

     An Act to amend chapter 192, RSMo, by adding two new sections relating to public health functions.

     SB 727--By Johnson.

     An Act to repeal section 630.140, RSMo 1994, relating to confidential records, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject.

     SB 728--By Ehlmann and House.

     An Act to repeal section 210.861, RSMo Supp. 1995, relating to the community services children's fund, and to enact one new section relating to the same subject.

RESOLUTIONS

     Senator Mathewson moved that SR 717 be taken up and adopted, which motion prevailed.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

     Senator Caskey, Chairman of the Committee on Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence, submitted the following report:

     Mr. President: Your Committee on Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence, to which was referred SB 629, begs leave to report that it has considered the same and recommends that the bill do pass.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

     The following Bill was read the 1st time and 1,000 copies ordered printed:

     SB 729--By Klarich.

     An Act to amend chapter 375, RSMo, by adding five new sections relating to the reorganization of mutual insurance companies.

RE-REFERRALS

     President Pro Tem Mathewson re-referred SB 510 to the Committee on Corrections and General Laws.

SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS

     The following Bills were read the second time and referred to the Committees indicated:

     SB 641--Corrections and General Laws.

     SB 642--Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence.

     SB 643--Aging, Families and Mental Health.

     SB 644--Financial and Governmental Operations.

     SB 645--Financial and Governmental Operations.

     SB 646--Insurance and Housing.

     SB 647--Transportation.

     SB 648--Elections, Pensions and Veterans' Affairs.

     SB 649--Insurance and Housing.

     SB 650--Education.

     SB 651--Commerce and Environment.

     SB 652--Elections, Pensions and Veterans' Affairs.

     SB 653--Judiciary.

     SB 654--Ways and Means.

     SB 655--Education.

     SB 656--Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence.

     SB 657--Agriculture and Local Government.

     SB 658--Corrections and General Laws.

     SB 659--Public Health and Welfare.

     SB 661--Conservation, Parks and Tourism.

     SB 662--Commerce and Environment.

     SB 663--Financial and Governmental Operations.

     SB 664--Financial and Governmental Operations.

     SB 665--Agriculture and Local Government.

     SB 666--Aging, Families and Mental Health.

     SB 667--Education.

     SB 668--Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence.

     SB 669--Commerce and Environment.

     SB 670--Conservation, Parks and Tourism.

     SB 672--Ways and Means.

     SB 673--Aging, Families and Mental Health.

     SB 674--Public Health and Welfare.

     SB 675--Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence.

     SB 676--Financial and Governmental Operations.

     SB 677--Agriculture and Local Government.

     SB 678--Elections, Pensions and Veterans' Affairs.

     SB 679--Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence.

     SB 680--Appropriations.

MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

     The following message was received from the Governor:

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

State of Missouri

Jefferson City, Missouri

January 4, 1996

TO THE SENATE OF THE 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI:

     I have the honor to transmit to you herewith for your advice and consent the following appointment to office:

     B. Karl Zobrist, Democrat, 1232 Stratford Road, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri 64113, as Chairman of the Public Service Commission, for a term ending January 4, 2001, and until his successor is duly appointed and qualified; vice, Allan G. Mueller, term expired.

Respectfully submitted,

MEL CARNAHAN

Governor

     President Pro Tem Mathewson referred the above appointment to the Committee on Gubernatorial Appointments.

INTRODUCTIONS OF GUESTS

     Senator Bentley introduced to the Senate, Steve and Karen Rice, and Lynn and Kari Herndon, Springfield.

     Senator Russell introduced to the Senate, Dr. Bill Scoggins, Camdenton.

     Senator Staples introduced to the Senate, the Physician of the Day, Dr. Gene Leroux, Doniphan.

     On behalf of Senator Wiggins, the President introduced to the Senate, Dr. John W. Tinley and Dr. John R. Tinley, Kansas City.

     On motion of Senator Banks, the Senate adjourned until 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 9, 1996.