Journal of the Senate

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

FIFTH DAY--WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1996

     The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

     President Wilson in the Chair.

     The Chaplain offered the following prayer:

     Our Father in Heaven, we pray for our friends in the House that You be with them. We are thankful for our state and nation in which differences are settled by conferences and not commandos. We pray that You will use each one of us to insure confidence in our way of life and make the good life available to all. In Jesus Name we pray. Amen.

     The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.

     Senator Staples assumed the Chair.

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

     The Journal of the previous day was read and approved.

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

Present--Senators
BanksBentleyCaskeyClay
CurlsDePascoEhlmannFlotron
GoodeGravesHouseHoward
JohnsonKenneyKinderKlarich
LybyerMathewsonMaxwellMcKenna
MeltonMoseleyMuellerQuick
RohrbachRussellSchneiderSims
SingletonStaplesTrepplerWestfall
Wiggins--33
Absent with leave--Senator Scott--1
The Lieutenant Governor was present.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

     SB 751--By Wiggins.

     An Act to repeal section 630.460, RSMo 1994, relating to the department of mental health, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject.

     SB 752--By Wiggins.

     An Act to repeal sections 136.315, 143.451, 143.631, 143.751, 143.781, 143.811, 144.027 and 144.190, RSMo 1994, relating to taxation and to enact in lieu thereof eight new sections relating to the same subject.

     SB 753--By Caskey.

     An Act to repeal section 429.015, RSMo 1994, relating to certain liens on real property, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject.

     SB 754--By Johnson.

     An Act to repeal sections 303.024, 303.025, 303.026, 303.042, 303.043, 303.140 and 303.290, RSMo 1994, relating to insurance requirements for motor vehicle owners, and to enact in lieu thereof seven new sections relating to the same subject.

     SB 755--By Johnson.

     An Act to amend chapter 640, RSMo, by adding two new sections relating to environmental protection, with penalty provisions.

     SB 756--By Westfall.

     An Act to amend chapter 211, RSMo, by adding one new section relating to juvenile detention facilities.

     SB 757--By Maxwell.

     An Act to amend chapter 644, RSMo, by adding one new section relating to the authorization of additional state bonds.

     SB 758--By Singleton.

     An Act to repeal section 700.455, RSMo 1994, relating to manufactured homes, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject.

     SB 759--By Lybyer.

     An Act to repeal sections 375.1250, 375.1252, 375.1255, 375.1257, 375.1260, 375.1262, 375.1265, 375.1267, 375.1269, 375.1270 and 375.1275, RSMo 1994, relating to risk-based capital requirements for insurers, and to enact eleven new sections relating to the same subject.

SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS

     The following Bill was read the second time and referred to the Committee indicated:

     SB 660--Corrections and General Laws.

RESOLUTIONS

     Senator Lybyer offered Senate Resolution No. 726, regarding the Tenth Anniversary of the Missouri State Lottery, which was adopted.

COMMUNICATIONS

     Senator Mathewson submitted the following:

MISSOURI SENATE

Jefferson City

January 9, 1996

The Honorable Jim Mathewson

President Pro Tem

Capitol Building

Jefferson City, MO 65101

Dear Jim:

     Please let this letter serve as my resignation as a Senate member of the Missouri Women's Council.

Sincerely,

/s/ Ed Quick

Edward E. Quick

State Senator

District #17

INTRODUCTIONS OF GUESTS

     Senator Rohrbach introduced to the Senate, the Physician of the Day, Dr. Donald J. Alcorn, M.D., Warsaw.

     Senator Wiggins introduced to the Senate, Jeff Simon, Kansas City.

     Senator Schneider introduced to the Senate, Charlie Spoonhour, Doug McIlhagga, Jeff Harris and Carlos McCauley, St. Louis University.

     Senator Caskey introduced to the Senate, Lynn and Jackie Harmon, Warrensburg.

     On behalf of Senator Staples, the President introduced to the Senate, Brad Williams, Eminence.

     On motion of Senator Caskey, the Senate adjourned under the rules.