Willard Haley — Was thanked and dismissed from sponsor questioning as the committee moved to public testimony.
Will Jobe — Called during roll call and marked present.
Danny Busick — Called during roll call.
Doug Clemens — Called during roll call.
Doug Clemens — Asked whether the legislation had been seen before and followed up on the bill's history.
Dane Diehl — Called during roll call and marked present.
Dane Diehl — The chair noted that Representative Deal might have questions for the witness.
Lisa Durnell — Called during roll call.
Lisa Durnell — Representative Durnell was recognized to inquire about the fiscal report and then questioned the fund figures, noting a drop from 1.16 million to 950,000 and indicating he would direct the issue to a Department of Agriculture witness.
Lisa Durnell — Representative Lisa Durnell thanked the witness for testifying, noted the witness was from her district, and said she understood the logistical issues being discussed because she had worked as a former appraiser. She explained that being able to retrieve records online made the job simpler and was a major help, and she expressed strong agreement with the witness’s point before thanking them again for coming to testify.
Keith Elliott — Called during roll call.
Jeff Farnan — Called during roll call.
Elizabeth Fuchs — Called during roll call and marked present.
Elizabeth Fuchs — Representative Elizabeth Fuchs asked follow-up questions about the cost implications of the program, specifically how Missouri's fees or costs compare with other states that do not have a similar program and what Missourians might be expected to pay.
Kent Haden — Called during roll call.
Tony Harbison — Tony Harbison was called during roll call and responded 'Here,' confirming his presence.
Tony Harbison — Tony Harbison was recognized to speak and then thanked the bill sponsor and the Department of Agriculture, praising the department’s budget discipline and noting that other departments could learn from how wisely it spends its money.
Jeff Knight — Called during roll call.
Jeff Knight — Asked about average revenue generated over the last three years.
Mark Nolte — Mark Nolte was called during roll call and responded present.
Mark Nolte — Recognized to inquire and then speaks in support of the bill.
Adrian Plank — Adrian Plank was called during roll call, with his name repeated and then questioned as part of the attendance check.
Adrian Plank — Raised questions about whether the fee increase would be sufficient and how long it would last.
Brad Pollitt — Called during roll call.
Jim Schulte — Called during roll call and marked present.
Greg Sharpe — Called during roll call and marked present.
Greg Sharpe — Recognized to inquire and comment in support of the bill.
Dean Van Schoiack — Called during roll call.
Emily Weber — Emily Weber was first called during roll call and marked present, and then briefly referenced in the subsequent discussion about last week's time constraints.
Emily Weber — Representative Fuchs asked about the cost impact if the program were eliminated and records had to be obtained the old way, and the witness later referenced Representative Young’s related question about the fee increase as part of the same discussion.
Burt Whaley — Burt Whaley is first called during roll call and marked present, then is subsequently referenced by name during the question period.
Yolanda Young — Representative Young was called on to ask her question and then inquired about how the department would determine the need for any future fee increases, as well as what criteria were used to justify the current increase.
Trinity Crouch — Trinity Crouch testified in support of House Bill 2422 on behalf of the Missouri Department of Agriculture and explained the land survey program, including that it is primarily fee-funded through county-level user fees and involves a rulemaking change.
Ray Riggs — Ray Riggs testified in support of House Bill 2422. He identified himself, confirmed he had filed his witness form online, and described his background as a professional land surveyor, elected county surveyor, and former member and president of the Land Survey Committee. He also noted his 44 years in the surveying profession and his family business in West Plains. Later in the same testimony, he explained that if the program were eliminated and surveyors had to revert to the old method, the added cost could be around a thousand dollars.
Christine — The witness is addressed by name, apparently in reference to prior testimony or a response, and is asked to compare costs in other states.
Lynch Lawsler — Identified himself as a registered lobbyist for the Missouri Society of Professional Land Surveyors and stated support for the bill.
Casey Hyman — Was called forward to testify in favor of the bill.
Willard Haley — Named as Vice Chair during the roll call.
Willard Haley — Named as the sponsor of House Bill 2422 and invited to begin.
Willard Haley — Introduces himself as the sponsor and explains the district he represents.
Willard Haley — Concludes his presentation and invites questions.
Willard Haley — The bill sponsor was being questioned about the fiscal figures for the Missouri Land Survey Fund.
Willard Haley — Responded to questions about the fund figures and then raised concerns about the bill's rulemaking language.
Willard Haley — Questioned the scope of authority being given to the Department of Agriculture under the bill.
Willard Haley — Said he had not carried this bill in this form before and explained its history.
Willard Haley — Was thanked for bringing the bill forward and was expected to see it move to the floor.
Doyle Justus — Called to order as Chairman.
Doyle Justus — The chair was addressed during the question-and-answer exchange.