Senate Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
Key Moments
Mike Henderson — Addressed as Mr. Chairman during the discussion.
Mike Henderson — Addressed as Mr. Chairman during the discussion.
Mike Henderson — Addressed as Mr. Chairman in the procedural discussion.
Mike Henderson — The roll call is underway; the transcript misnames the chair as Chairman Hinman.
Mike Henderson — Addressed as Mr. Chair during the question period.
Mike Henderson — Addressed as 'lady' and then as the chair during the exchange; the transcript is garbled but the procedural question is clear.
Mike Henderson — The chair transitions from member questions to witness testimony.
Mike Henderson — Acknowledges the witness and checks for opposition to the bill.
Mike Henderson — Closes the hearing on House Bill 1906 and opens the next bill.
Mike Henderson — Mike Henderson is addressed as Mr. Chair during a continuous exchange in which the speaker thanks him, references what the chair said about the witness’s expert analysis, and continues managing questions to the witness.
Mike Henderson — The chair is speaking to the witness and asking follow-up questions about inspection standards and long-term cost savings.
Mike Henderson — Representative Steymeyer is thanked; the chair addresses the witness and closes questioning.
Mike Henderson — Representative Owen is addressed by the chair as the next presenter.
Mike Henderson — The chair is addressed as 'Mr. Chairman' while Owens finishes his presentation and opens for questions.
Mike Henderson — The transcript likely refers to a member or sponsor, but the name 'Walsmore' is uncertain; no exact match in the expected list.
Mike Henderson — Representative Wyndham is referenced as having helped craft the prior language, but the exact identity is uncertain.
Brenham Phil — Brenham Phil, speaking for the Missouri Ambulance Association, discussed the amendment’s timing and calculation details. He said the 5% amount should be based on the most recent past gubernatorial election, clarified that the relevant date should be the filing date rather than the original request date, and added that he had not fully reviewed the amendment and would defer further comment until he examined it more closely.
Jamie Burger — The vice chair, misidentified in the transcript as Amato, first indicates a desire to comment and later records an aye vote, showing support for proceeding with the current language.
Maggie Nurrenbern — The transcript appears to misidentify a member’s name in two adjacent places: first as “Maga?” during the roll call, and then as “I’m Representative Peggy McGa,” which context suggests is a mis-transcription of Representative Peggy McGaugh. Together, these mentions reflect a single ongoing issue of correcting the member identification in the transcript.
Angie Schulte — Testified in support of House Bill 1906 on behalf of the Missouri County Collectors Association.
Darlene Shipp — Darlene Shipp, the Sheraton County Collector-Treasurer, testified in support of House Bill 1906, explaining that the bill would let her county offer the same installment payment service available in other counties.
Ike Skelton — Testified in support of House Bill 1906 as presiding commissioner of Camden County.
HB303 — The chair announces the next bill, sponsored by Representative Steinmeyer.
HB303 — Likely a transcription error; the context indicates House Bill 3003 is still under discussion.
Ben Brooks — Ben Brooks introduces himself and lays out his qualifications in fire protection engineering. He identifies himself as the owner of Brooks Fire Protection Engineering, a licensed professional engineer, a certified fire plan examiner, and a certified hazard recognition specialist through NFPA. He also notes his work with the National Society of Fire Protection Engineers, his representation of the American Fire Sprinkler Association on an NFPA technical committee, and his role as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Kansas teaching fire protection engineering. He concludes by stating that his testimony is intended to provide an engineering perspective on the bill and that his professional work focuses on the design, review, and evaluation of life safety systems.
Lisa Pennett — Identified as a witness in opposition, speaking for Armour Vine.
Lisa Pennett — Lisa Pennett testified in opposition to the bill, saying her organization had opposed it because they believe it is unconstitutional and harmful to property owners, including adjacent properties. She reiterated that concern and closed by stating that Armour Vine is standing up for taxpayers and against property takings.
Patrick Anthony Diakovich — Introduces himself as president of the Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO.
Patrick Anthony Dioccovic — Testifies in favor of the bill, identifying himself as president of the Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO and a 28-year veteran of the Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department.
Robert Grossman — Robert Grossman, a St. Charles resident and employee of Murphy Company, testifies in support of the bill. He explains that the industry has made significant improvements in damper technology and life-safety standards, notes that his company performs many inspections, especially for hospitals, and emphasizes that dampers are intended to slow smoke and fire to aid evacuation and allow firefighters to do their job rather than to preserve the building.
Andy Phelps — Andy Phelps, a third-generation Kansas City contractor, testifies in support of the bill. He says it would create a level playing field for damper inspections and notes that its administrative impact should be limited because life-safety dampers are generally found in larger, more complex buildings rather than every building.
Ryan Corrigan — Ryan Corrigan, president of Lion Sheet Metal and a Missouri-registered mechanical engineer, testifies in support of the bill governing mechanical inspections. He explains that doing inspections correctly the first time reduces long-term costs, that clear inspection records help fire marshals and building owners, and that older buildings often present access challenges because dampers are hard to locate and can fail over time. In response to a question, he says the bill does not significantly elevate the standard but instead codifies and standardizes who may perform the inspections and what the report should include.
unnamed engineer witness — Explains that design drawings, construction changes, and the as-built condition affect how inspectors locate and evaluate damper systems.
David Clarech — Testifies in favor of House Bill 3003 on behalf of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Association and emphasizes public safety.
Bill Owens — State Representative from the 131st District of Northern and Western Green County introduces House Bill 2898 and explains the bill's background.
Jason Zamkiss — Testified in support of House Bill 2898 on behalf of the Missouri Association of Realtors.
David Winton — Testified in support on behalf of St. Louis County and explained the appointment changes and how the bill aligns with the county charter.
Pat Kelly — Testified in support of House Bill 2898 and praised Representative Owen's leadership.
Laura Holloway — Executive director with the Missouri Municipal League, speaking in support of the bill.
Will Mars — Speaking on behalf of the City of Springfield in support of House Bill 2898.
Doug Beck — The transcript likely misidentifies the questioner as Representative Reedy; context suggests a committee member is praising the bill and raising a possible amendment idea.
Doug Beck — Referenced as having already explained the bill.
Doug Beck — Identified as the sponsor of House Bill 1906.
Doug Beck — Representative Faulkner is referenced in an ongoing discussion about the bill, public safety, and inspection standards. After a brief mention of his alignment on concerns about mandates, he is invited to add a comment and responds by emphasizing that city inspectors must be qualified and certified, noting that insurance companies rely on those standards.
Doug Beck — Doug Beck supports moving the bill forward as quickly as possible and praises Representative McGaugh for being tenacious in bringing the bill back.
Doug Beck — Representative Faulkner introduced an amendment to House Bill 2394. The discussion then referenced conversations with him about the bill, including that plumbers and pipe fitters could not support it because their concerns were not fully incorporated. Despite that opposition, he was praised for trying to work with all parties and for the effort he put into the legislation.
Doug Beck — Likely mis-transcribed as 'Reedy' in the roll call.