Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Key Moments
Jamie Burger — The transcript appears to say 'Keithley'; likely intended to refer to Representative Keithley, who is listed in the expected members as Jamie Burger? Uncertain, so kept as transcribed.
Jamie Burger — Representative Dolan is called to present House Bill 3443, introduces himself and his district, and explains the bill to the committee. Subsequent remarks reference that he has already covered the bill and note that, as he previously explained, the proposal has two components.
Jamie Burger — The speaker thanked Representative Veit for taking time to testify and explain the problem with the current $75-an-hour rate, and also expressed appreciation to Representative Parker for bringing the bill forward.
Karla May — The transcript says 'Representative Davis' made the motion and spoke in support of the amendment; likely a member speaking in committee, but the exact identity is uncertain from the transcript alone.
Karla May — A question from Representative Smith about whether fees go toward salaries is being answered.
Karla May — The chair turns the meeting over to Representative Smith to start House Bill 2865.
Ben Brown — Representative Black’s amendment is discussed as a treatment court-related proposal. The speakers explain that it concerns treatment courts in certain circuits and adds a treatment court administrator, then clarify through a question that it is not the same as the treatment court bill he presented last year.
Nick Schroer — Not named in the roll call text here, but the chair is referred to as Chair Parker in the transcript; no correction made beyond preserving the spoken text.
David Gregory — Vice Chair is called in the roll call.
Steven Roberts — Representative Smith is first called during roll call, then participates in a brief discussion about a proposed fee increase. The member asks what the new fee amount will be and follows up by asking what the fees would be used for, including whether they would support raises or clerk compensation.
Eric Jennings — Eric Jennings testifies on behalf of the Judicial Conference of Missouri in support of House Bill 3443. He notes that Representative Dolan has already covered the bill and explains that the request for the legislation was prompted by questions from the budget committee.
Cameron Parker — Cameron Parker, a representative from the 150th district, presents House Bill 2865.
David Barrett — David Barrett, a private-practice attorney in Jefferson City, begins testimony in support of HB 2865.
Chuck Hatfield — Barrett says Chuck Hatfield was also going to testify and notes that Hatfield's rates are higher.
Ward Cook — Ward Cook appeared on behalf of the Missouri Bar and testified in support of the bill.
Andy Briscoe — Andy Briscoe testified on behalf of the Missouri Bar in support of the bill, stating that the Missouri Bar strongly supports it and that it was one of their legislative proposals.