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Cut 1: The Senate Governmental Accountability Committee met Wednesday (10-5) afternoon to review information regarding a production facility, Mamtek, located in Moberly, Missouri. Committee Chairman Senator Jim Lembke, R-St. Louis, discusses how the committee operates. (OC: do that.)
Cut 2: Senator Kurt Schaefer, R-Columbia, discusses his role on the committee and mentions the city which falls within his Senate district.(OC: the future.)
Cut 3: Senator Joseph Keaveny, D-St. Louis, says the committee should work quickly on resolving any issues regarding Mamtek in a timely fashion.(OC: to rest.)
Cut 4: Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal, D-University City, discusses via telephone how the work of the committee should be aimed at preventing deals like Mamtek from happening in the future. (OC: happen again.)
Cut 1: During Friday’s technical session, Senate Leader Robert N. Mayer, R-Dexter, recounts the Senate’s work on economic development legislation during the 2011 regular session. (OC: down to the house.)
Cut 2: During discussion with Sen. Mayer, Sen. Jason Crowell, R-Cape Girardeau, shares his view on passing last session’s economic development and tax credit bill. (OC: it was both.)
Cut 3: Senate Minority Floor Leader Victor Callahan, D--Independence, says tax credit reform has been a bipartisan effort. (OC: that's been a bipartisan.)
Cut 1: Senators returned to their special session after veto session concluded on Wednesday (9-14) afternoon to debate several proposed measures. Senator Kevin Engler, R-Farmington, handles House Bill 3 in the Senate. This bill would change the laws regarding primary elections in Missouri by moving the presidential primary from February to March during each presidential election year, and would increase the state committee filing fee for a presidential candidate. (OC: year’s election.)
Cut 2: Senator Timothy Green, D-Spanish Lake, discusses how in the past, the presidential primary was moved up to February during presidential election years so Missourians would play a larger role in deciding presidential candidates. No action was taken on House Bill 3, and the measure awaits further debate in the Senate. (OC: to one.)
Cut 1: Senators returned to floor debate Tuesday (9-13) afternoon to debate several bills under consideration during special session. Senate Leader Robert N. Mayer, R-Dexter, presents Senate Bill 8. This omnibus economic development bill would modify certain provisions of Missouri’s tax credit programs, and create various tax incentives, including the “Aerotropolis Trade Incentive and Tax Credit Act.”
Cut 2: Senator Timothy Green, D-Spanish Lake, discusses how creating a cargo hub is a mechanism to encourage companies to use St. Louis to transport their products.
Cut 3: Senator Jolie Justus, D-Kansas City, speaks against a proposed amendment to Senate Bill 8, which would have removed the “Aerotropolis Trade Incentive and Tax Credit” from the bill. Senator Justus says she believes what is good for St. Louis is also good for Kansas City. Senate Bill 8 was given initial approval by the full Senate, and later received a final vote, sending it to the House for similar consideration.(OC: much Senator.)
Cut 4: Senator Mayer also presented Senate Bill 7, a measure that would establish the Missouri Science and Innovation Act (MOSIRA). Senator Mayer explains a provision in the bill that would give a board of directors the authority to help foster jobs of the future throughout the state, both in rural and urban areas. Senate Bill 7 was also approved by the Senate, sending it over to the House. (OC: the future.)
Cut 1: Senators returned to floor debate Monday (9-12) evening to hear discussion on Senate Bill 1, a measure that would change certain provisions relating to communications between school district employees and students. Senator Jane Cunningham, R-Chesterfield, sponsors the measure and explains why the social media provisions in the bill are under revision.
Cut 2: Senator Jolie Justus, D-Kansas City, likes the original bill, and agrees with the changes presented in Senate Bill 1. She also wants to make sure social media regulations between school officials and students are decided by individual school districts. Senate Bill 1 received initial approval by the full Senate, and needs another round of approval before heading to the House. (OC: only concern.)
Cut 1: The Senate Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government Committee met Wednesday (9-7) to hear testimony on several bills. Senate Leader Robert N. Mayer, R-Dexter, presents Senate Bill 8, a measure that would change certain provisions of Missouri’s tax credit programs, and create various tax incentives, including the Aerotropolis Trade Incentive and Tax Credit Act. (OC: the state.)
Cut 2: Senator Ryan McKenna, D-Crystal City, discusses current landing rates at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport and how Senate Bill 8 would address those costs. (OC: about this.)
Cut 3: Senate Minority Floor Leader Victor Callahan, D-Independence, wants to know if there are enough protections for the tax payer included in the proposed measure. The committee later approved Senate Bill 8, and also passed Senate Bill 7, a measure also sponsored by Senator Mayer that would establish the Missouri Science and Innovation Reinvestment Act (MOSIRA). (OC: the bill.)
Cut 4: Senators returned to the floor on Thursday (9-8) morning. Senator Mayer explains why members of the Senate will not begin debate on the economic development measures until next week.
Cut 6: Senator Jim Lembke, R-St. Louis, speaks on a point of personal privilege about the governor’s call for a special session. The Senate has adjourned under the rules and will resume floor debate on Monday (9-12). (OC: this state.)
Cut 1: The Senate Education Committee met Wednesday (9-7) afternoon to hear testimony on Senate Bill 1, a measure that would change certain provisions relating to communications between school district employees and students. Senator Jane Cunningham, R-Chesterfield, sponsors the measure, which was included in the governor’s call for a special session. Senator Cunningham explains the changes in the legislation during her testimony.
Cut 2: Senator Joseph Keaveny, D-St. Louis, asks if the bill only pertains to K-12 students. The Senate Education Committee later approved Senate Bill 1 with a unanimous vote. The bill is now ready to be heard on the Senate floor. (OC: more too.)
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The First Extraordinary Session of the 96th General Assembly began on Tuesday (9/6). The scope of the special session includes tax credit reform, economic development and job creation measures. Other issues could become a part of the session as well. Senate Leader Robert Mayer, R-Dexter, says this includes some help for Joplin, after a devastating earthquake hit the town back in May.
