Brian Seitz — Called as Chairman Seitz during roll call.
Brian Seitz — During this segment, Brian Seitz is repeatedly referenced in his capacity as chair. The discussion includes light joking about the chair’s humor, comments about his ability to work collaboratively and contact staff, and then shifts into his formal role in the meeting as he asks for additional questions for the bill sponsor and emphasizes moving the legislation forward. He is also described as a strong advocate for tourism.
Bill Allen — Called as Vice Chair Allen during roll call.
Bill Allen — Vice Chair Allen is called on the roll.
Yolonda Fountain Henderson — Called during roll call and marked present.
Yolonda Fountain Henderson — Representative Yolonda Fountain Henderson is first called during roll call and later acknowledged after her comment, marking her participation in the meeting.
Bennie Cook — Called during roll call and marked present.
Bennie Cook — Representative Cook is called on the roll.
Bennie Cook — Representative Cook first questioned whether tourism dollars could be directed to the Branson Area Breaking News Facebook page and then urged that no state money be used for it. The exchange then transitioned into his brief remarks thanking the senator for bringing the bill forward and praising the chair’s work on tourism, followed by the chair’s response thanking him and referencing their work together on Emmett Kelly Day.
Lisa Durnell — Called during roll call and marked present.
Lisa Durnell — Representative Durnell is called on to inquire.
Bill Hardwick — Called during roll call and marked present.
Ray Reed — Called during roll call and marked present.
Deanna Self — Called during roll call and marked present.
Deanna Self — Representative Self is called on the roll and marked present.
Deanna Self — The 138th District is referenced as the former district of the speaker.
Jeff Vernetti — Called during roll call and marked present.
Jeff Vernetti — Jeff Vernetti is recognized and then offers supportive remarks praising Hudson’s work on tourism, thanking them for their efforts, and emphasizing the importance of restoring tourism funding while ensuring the funds are properly managed.
Jeff Vernetti — Referenced as having said the state is not competing one tourism destination against another.
Emily Weber — Called during roll call and marked present.
Emily Weber — Representative Emily Weber is recorded during the roll call and recorded vote.
Burt Whaley — Called during roll call and marked present.
Burt Whaley — Representative Whaley is called on the roll and marked present.
Burt Whaley — Representative Whaley is part of the recorded roll call vote.
Burt Whaley — Representative Whaley is called on next for comment.
Burt Whaley — Representative Whaley says tourism is extremely important in the 138th District, his former district.
Travis Wilson — Called during roll call and marked present.
Travis Wilson — Representative Travis Wilson is first called during roll call and recorded in the vote, then later invited to ask questions. He speaks in support, makes a light joke about the Sharks and Jets reference, and asks what he and his colleagues can do to help disseminate information about the legislation.
Jaclyn Zimmermann — Jaclyn Zimmermann was called during roll call, marked present, and then counted among the members present as the chair announced that 10 members were present and quorum had been established.
Jaclyn Zimmermann — Representative Zimmermann is part of the recorded roll call vote.
Larry Milton — Introduced as the mayor of Branson and a military veteran.
Leanne Milton — Introduced as the mayor's wife.
Alex Gerard — Introduced as chief of staff for the city administrator in Branson.
Solon McGee — Introduced as the city attorney for Branson.