What a crazy week at the capitol.
Other than the fact that we were stuck at the capitol for 2 full days and nights, it was a normal week. The snow started falling after a half inch of ice was already on the ground. Monday evening, the snow started. And it continued to fall for the next two days. Reports range that from 12 to 20 inches of North Pole fell on our capitol. No traffic after Tuesday noon. Until that time, I watched cars, trucks and vans try to make it up the hill on the north side of the capitol from my office window. But the snow and ice won. Pizza Hut even refused to deliver. What is this world coming to ;D? This “Down Time” has given us all the chance to catch up on some needed constituent work. Contacting individuals about issues back home and learning about their opinions on specific issues. It has also given us the time to meet with other legislator without any outside influence and talk about legislation. A lot of progress was made.
A bit of good news.
Wanda Brown, a representative from Lincoln Missouri, was involved in a serious accident on her way to the capitol on Monday. It was reported that she had broken her neck as well as her back. It appears that her back is fine but neck and back braces will be required for the next 6 weeks or so. It is a blessing that she will be ok. Thank you to all those who had prayed for her, it was an answer to prayers.
House Bill 73
On Monday, January 31, 2011, the House third read and passed HB 73 by an overwhelming vote of 116 to 27. HB 73 has now been reported to the Senate. We trust the Senate will see the necessity and practicality of the bill. We cannot continue to provide taxpayer money for the irresponsible behavior of addicts or recreational drug users. TANF is temporary welfare assistance funded by your tax dollars, not to support bad habits but to help support families while searching for work.
HCS HB 163
The House also adopted and perfected the amended version of HCS HB 163. This legislation changes the laws regarding unemployment compensation benefits in order for Missouri to receive recently approved additional federal funds for those most in need of it. No Missouri tax dollars will be expended pursuant to this bill.
Perfecting SCR 1
We also third read and passed SCR 1. This resolution disapproves a final order of rule making by the Public Service Commission with regards to the Electric Utility Renewable Energy requirements.
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