Missouri House Journals Compilation 2021

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by  Missouri General Assembly, House of Representatives

2021 House Journals
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3/8 (865-898) 3/9 (899-940) 3/10 (941-978) 3/11 (979-1030)
3/1 (755-786) 3/2 (787-814) 3/3 (815-832) 3/4 (833-864)
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1/6 (1-180) 1/7 (181-224) 1/8 (225-258)
1st Extraordinary Session
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OURNAL OF THE OUSE

VETO SESSION

First Regular Session, 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY

__________________________

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Speaker Vescovo in the Chair.

Prayer by Representative Ben Baker.

Father, we come before You today amidst the busyness of life and prior to any business we conduct here today. We
pause to recognize that You are God and we are in need of Your wisdom yet again. We cannot possibly navigate the
complexity of issues in our world today without Your guidance. In a time of division, we ask for unity. In a time of
fear, we ask for peace. In a time of uncertainty, give us assurance. And in a time of deception and lies, help us to
always pursue the truth above all.

Especially as we reflect on the history of our state and 200 years of our existence as a state, we give the glory to You
for any successes we have enjoyed. Many great men and women throughout the past have served with faithfulness
and selflessness in order to preserve our freedoms and liberty as Missourians and as citizens of the United States of
America. Let it continue with us, and give us the strength and resolve to carry out the motto that is placed upon our
state seal in this very chamber, "Let the welfare of the people be the supreme law."

So as we proceed with the people’s business in the people’s house, let us always remember that we are servants of
the people, and it is our responsibility to do what is morally right, not what is politically expedient. Lord, give us
discernment to know what is right and the course that we should take to represent our state with honor and dignity.
Lord, help us to make ourselves small and You great, as we are tasked with representing the people here today.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.

MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

June 30, 2021

MISSOURI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES’ CHIEF CLERK
101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

Herewith I return to you Conference Committee Substitute for Senate Substitute for Senate Committee
Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 2 entitled:

1
2 Journal of the House

AN ACT

To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the State Board of
Education and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the several divisions
and programs thereof to be expended only as provided in Article IV, Section 28 of the Constitution
of Missouri, and to transfer money among certain funds for the period beginning July 1, 2021 and
ending June 30, 2022.

Section 2.006

I hereby veto $190,304, including $84,846 general revenue for the purpose of funding performance incentives for
high-achieving department employees. Alternative performance-based incentive structures are being analyzed in an
effort to maximize this targeted investment in recruiting and retaining state employees.

Said section is vetoed in its entirety.
From $84,846 to $0 from general revenue.
From $105,458 to $0 from federal and other funds.
From $190,304 to $0 in total for the section.

Section 2.092

I hereby veto $5,000,000 general revenue for deferred maintenance grants for charter school facilities. These funds
were not included in my budget recommendations. This funding is limited to charter schools, unfairly limiting
access to K-12 schools. Deferred maintenance is the responsibility of the charter sponsor, not the State.
Additionally, deferred maintenance for state facilities and at public institutions of higher education exceeds $2.8
billion and there is no program to address these needs.

Said section is vetoed in its entirety from $5,000,000 to $0 from General Revenue Fund.
From $5,000,000 to $0 in total for the section.

Section 2.122

I hereby veto $2,000,000 general revenue for the purpose of funding a workforce diploma program for adults
without a high school diploma. These funds were not included in my budget recommendations and a veto of these
additional funds is necessary as the legislation to establish the program was not approved by the General Assembly.

Said section is vetoed in its entirety from $2,000,000 to $0 from General Revenue Fund.
From $2,000,000 to $0 in total for the section.

Section 2.177

I hereby veto $2,275,000 general revenue for transfer to the School Turnaround Fund. Performance measures and
program outcomes for three schools should be reviewed to determine program effectiveness prior to expanding to
additional schools.

By $2,275,000 from $3,250,000 to $975,000 from General Revenue Fund.
From $3,250,000 to $975,000 in total for the section.

Section 2.178

I hereby veto $2,275,000 School Turnaround Fund for the School Turnaround Program. Performance measures and
program outcomes for three schools should be reviewed to determine program effectiveness prior to expanding to
additional schools.

For the School Turnaround Program
By $2,275,000 from $3,250,000 to $975,000 from School Turnaround Fund.
From $3,250,000 to $975,000 in total for the section.
First Day–Wednesday, September 15, 2021 3

Section 2.179

I hereby veto $3,000,000 general revenue for a program to recruit and place full-time dedicated postsecondary
advisors in up to forty rural high schools across Missouri. This is not an appropriate use of state funding and should
be funded locally. The budget fully funds the foundation formula and it is at each school district's discretion to
allocate their resources as needed.

Said section is vetoed in its entirety from $3,000,000 to $0 from General Revenue Fund.
From $3,000,000 to $0 in total for the section.

On June 30, 2021 I approved said Conference Committee Substitute for Senate Substitute for Senate
Committee Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 2, except for those items specifically
vetoed and not approved.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Michael L. Parson
Governor
____________________

June 30, 2021

MISSOURI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES’ CHIEF CLERK
101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

Herewith I return to you Conference Committee Substitute for Senate Substitute for Senate Committee
Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 3 entitled:

AN ACT

To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of
Higher Education and Workforce Development, the several divisions and programs thereof, and
institutions of higher education, to be expended only as provided in Article IV, Section 28 of the
Constitution of Missouri, and to transfer money among certain funds for the period beginning July
1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022.

Section 3.006

I hereby veto $52,256, including $5,724 general revenue, for the purpose of funding performance incentives for
high-achieving department employees. Alternative performance-based incentive structures are being analyzed in an
effort to maximize this targeted investment in recruiting and retaining state employees.

Said section is vetoed in its entirety.
From $5,724 to $0 from general revenue.
From $46,532 to $0 from federal and other funds.
From $52,256 to $0 in total for the section.

On June 30, 2021 I approved said Conference Committee Substitute for Senate Substitute for Senate
Committee Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 3, except for those items specifically
vetoed and not approved.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Michael L. Parson
Governor
4 Journal of the House

June 30, 2021

MISSOURI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES’ CHIEF CLERK
101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

Herewith I return to you Conference Committee Substitute for Senate Substitute for Senate Committee
Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 4 entitled:

AN ACT

To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of
Revenue, the Department of Transportation, and the several divisions and programs thereof, to be
expended only as provided in Article IV, Section 28 of the Constitution of Missouri, and to transfer
money among certain funds for the period beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022.

Section 4.006

I hereby veto $127,785, including $83,629 general revenue, for the purpose of funding performance incentives for
high-achieving department employees. Alternative performance-based incentive structures are being analyzed in an
effort to maximize this targeted investment in recruiting and retaining state employees.

Said section is vetoed in its entirety.
From $83,629 to $0 from general revenue.
From $44,156 to $0 from federal and other funds.
From $127,785 to $0 in total for the section.

Section 4.030

I hereby veto $500,000 TIME Zone Fund for distribution to Targeted Industrial Manufacturing Enhancement Zones.
This increase was not part of my budget recommendations, and legislation to establish the program was not
approved by the General Assembly.

For distribution to Targeted Industrial Manufacturing Enhancement Zones.
By $500,000 from $500,000 to $0 from TIME Zone Fund.
From $1,000,000 to $500,000 in total for the section.

Section 4.056

I hereby veto $150,000, including $100,000 general revenue, for sales and use tax refunds for which the taxpayer
was notified of the expansion of the Department of Revenue’s interpretation of the tax base by audit, and for the
attendant costs incurred by taxpayers in audit compliance. Sufficient appropriation authority for sales and use tax
refunds is already included in other refund lines within the budget. Additionally, this line item may violate Article
III, Section 38(a) of the Missouri Constitution.

Said section is vetoed in its entirety.
From $100,000 to $0 from General Revenue Fund.
From $50,000 to $0 from Other Funds.
From $150,000 to $0 in total for the section.

Section 4.401

I hereby veto $685,051 for the purpose of funding performance incentives for high-achieving department
employees. Alternative performance-based incentive structures are being analyzed in an effort to maximize this
targeted investment in recruiting and retaining state employees.
First Day–Wednesday, September 15, 2021 5

Said section is vetoed in its entirety.
From $685,051 to $0 from federal and other funds.
From $685,051to $0 in total for the section.

On June 30, 2021 I approved said Conference Committee Substitute for Senate Substitute for Senate
Committee Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 4, except for those items specifically
vetoed and not approved.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Michael L. Parson
Governor
____________________

June 30, 2021

MISSOURI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES’ CHIEF CLERK
101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

Herewith I return to you Conference Committee Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for House
Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 5 entitled:

AN ACT

To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Office of
Administration, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Conservation, the Department
of Public Safety, and the several divisions and programs thereof to be expended only as provided in
Article IV, Section 28 of the Constitution of Missouri, and to transfer money among certain funds
for the period beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022.

Section 5.006

I hereby veto $263,893, including $103,732 general revenue, for the purpose of funding performance incentives for
high-achieving department employees. Alternative performance-based incentive structures are being analyzed in an
effort to maximize this targeted investment in recruiting and retaining state employees.

Said section is vetoed in its entirety.
From $103,732 to $0 from general revenue.
From $160,161 to $0 from federal and other funds.
From $263,893 to $0 in total for the section.

On June 30, 2021 I approved said Conference Committee Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for House
Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 5, except for those items specifically vetoed and not approved.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Michael L. Parson
Governor
6 Journal of the House

June 30, 2021

MISSOURI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES’ CHIEF CLERK
101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

Herewith I return to you Conference Committee Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for House
Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 6 entitled:

AN ACT

To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of
Agriculture, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Conservation, and the several divisions
and programs thereof and for the expenses, grants, refunds, distributions, and capital improvements
projects involving the repair, replacement, and maintenance of state buildings and facilities of the
Department of Natural Resources and the several divisions and programs thereof to be expended only
as provided in Article IV, Section 28 of the Constitution of Missouri, and to transfer money among
certain funds, for the period beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022.

Section 6.006

I hereby veto $51,813, including $10,470 general revenue, for the purpose of funding performance incentives for
high-achieving department employees. Alternative performance-based incentive structures are being analyzed in an
effort to maximize this targeted investment in recruiting and retaining state employees.

Said section is vetoed in its entirety.
From $10,470 to $0 from general revenue.
From $41,343 to $0 from federal and other funds.
From $51,813 to $0 in total for the section.

Section 6.201

I hereby veto $193,495, including $16,222 general revenue, for the purpose of funding performance incentives for
high-achieving department employees. Alternative performance-based incentive structures are being analyzed in an
effort to maximize this targeted investment in recruiting and retaining state employees.

Said section is vetoed in its entirety.
From $16,222 to $0 from general revenue.
From $177,273 to $0 from federal and other funds.
From $193,495 to $0 in total for the section.

Section 6.600

I hereby veto $401,548 Conservation Commission Fund for the Department of Conservation compensation plan. In
order to ensure equity across departments and divisions, specialized pay plans should be part of a comprehensive
pay evaluation.

Personal Service by $401,548 from $17,172,906 to $16,771,358 from Conservation Commission Fund.
From $34,456,738 to $34,055,190 in total for the section.

Section 6.605

I hereby veto $572,870 Conservation Commission Fund for the Department of Conservation compensation plan. In
order to ensure equity across departments and divisions, specialized pay plans should be part of a comprehensive
pay evaluation.

Personal Service by $572,870 from $22,425,809 to $21,852,939 from Conservation Commission Fund.
From $29,475,435 to $28,902,565 in total for the section.
First Day–Wednesday, September 15, 2021 7

Section 6.610

I hereby veto $282,339 Conservation Commission Fund for the Department of Conservation compensation plan. In
order to ensure equity across departments and divisions, specialized pay plans should be part of a comprehensive
pay evaluation.

Personal Service by $282,339 from $9,161,036 to $8,878,697 from Conservation Commission Fund.
From $17,772,610 to $17,490,271 in total for the section.

Section 6.615

I hereby veto $229,292 Conservation Commission Fund for the Department of Conservation compensation plan. In
order to ensure equity across departments and divisions, specialized pay plans should be part of a comprehensive
pay evaluation.

Personal Service by $229,292 from $9,720,540 to $9,491,248 from Conservation Commission Fund.
From $17,357,086 to $17,127,794 in total for the section.

Section 6.620

I hereby veto $428,460 Conservation Commission Fund for the Department of Conservation compensation plan. In
order to ensure equity across departments and divisions, specialized pay plans should be part of a comprehensive
pay evaluation.

Personal Service by $428,460 from $16,407,249 to $15,978,789 from Conservation Commission Fund.
From $54,887,044 to $54,458,584 in total for the section.

Section 6.625

I hereby veto $85,491 Conservation Commission Fund for the Department of Conservation compensation plan. In
order to ensure equity across departments and divisions, specialized pay plans should be part of a comprehensive
pay evaluation.

Personal Service by $85,491 from $17,871,062 to $17,785,571 from Conservation Commission Fund.
From $20,054,083 to $19,968,592 in total for the section.

On June 30, 2021 I approved said Conference Committee Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for House
Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 6, except for those items specifically vetoed and not approved.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Michael L. Parson
Governor
____________________

June 30, 2021

MISSOURI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES’ CHIEF CLERK
101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

Herewith I return to you Conference Committee Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for House
Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 7 entitled:
8 Journal of the House

AN ACT

To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of
Economic Development, Department of Commerce and Insurance, Department of Labor and
Industrial Relations and the several divisions and programs thereof, to be expended only as provided
in Article IV, Section 28 of the Constitution of Missouri, and to transfer money among certain funds
for the period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022.

Section 7.006

I hereby veto $22,730, including $10,531 general revenue, for the purpose of funding performance incentives for
high-achieving department employees. Alternative performance-based incentive structures are being analyzed in an
effort to maximize this targeted investment in recruiting and retaining state employees.

Said section is vetoed in its entirety.
From $10,531 to $0 from general revenue.
From $12,199 to $0 from federal and other funds.
From $22,730 to $0 in total for the section.

Section 7.401

I hereby veto $116,268, including $2,372 general revenue, for the purpose of funding performance incentives for
high-achieving department employees. Alternative performance-based incentive structures are being analyzed in an
effort to maximize this targeted investment in recruiting and retaining state employees.

Said section is vetoed in its entirety.
From $2,372 to $0 from general revenue.
From $113,896 to $0 from other funds.
From $116,268 to $0 in total for the section.

Section 7.801

I hereby veto $161,460, including $2,827 general revenue, for the purpose of funding performance incentives for
high-achieving department employees. Alternative performance-based incentive structures are being analyzed in an
effort to maximize this targeted investment in recruiting and retaining state employees.

Said section is vetoed in its entirety.
From $2,827 to $0 from general revenue.
From $158,633 to $0 from federal and other funds.
From $161,460 to $0 in total for the section.

On June 30, 2021 I approved said Conference Committee Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for House
Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 7, except for those items specifically vetoed and not approved.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Michael L. Parson
Governor
First Day–Wednesday, September 15, 2021 9

June 30, 2021

MISSOURI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES’ CHIEF CLERK
101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

Herewith I return to you Conference Committee Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for House
Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 8 entitled:

AN ACT

To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of
Public Safety and the several divisions and programs thereof, to be expended only as provided in
Article IV, Section 28 of the Constitution of Missouri, and to transfer money among certain funds
for the period beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022.

Section 8.006

I hereby veto $848,493, including $70,987 general revenue, for the purpose of funding performance incentives for
high-achieving department employees. Alternative performance-based incentive structures are being analyzed in an
effort to maximize this targeted investment in recruiting and retaining state employees.

Said section is vetoed in its entirety.
From $70,987 to $0 from general revenue.
From $777,506 to $0 from federal and other funds.
From $848,493 to $0 in total for the section.

On June 30, 2021 I approved said Conference Committee Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for House
Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 8, except for those items specifically vetoed and not approved.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Michael L. Parson
Governor
____________________

June 30, 2021

MISSOURI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES’ CHIEF CLERK
101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

Herewith I return to you Conference Committee Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for House
Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 9 entitled:

AN ACT

To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of
Corrections and the several divisions and programs thereof, to be expended only as provided in
Article IV, Section 28 of the Constitution of Missouri, and to transfer money among certain funds
for the period beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022.