Sherri Gallick — The chair was called during the roll call.
Terry Thompson — The vice chair was called during the roll call and responded present.
Terry Thompson — Representative Terry Thompson is thanked for introducing the bills.
Terry Thompson — Representative Terry Thompson is thanked for introducing the bills.
Terry Thompson — A representative commented in support of Trayvion Scott and his foundation.
Terry Thompson — Terry Thompson is referenced throughout the hearing opening as the chairman/chair and as the sponsor of the bill being discussed. Speakers thank him for opening the hearing and for bringing the bill forward, acknowledging his role in facilitating the committee’s consideration of the measure.
Terry Thompson — Referenced in connection with combining the bills and managing differences.
Tonya Rush — Representative Tonya Rush was called during roll call.
Tonya Rush — Addressed as 'Representative Rush' while the witness responded to questions about housing impacts.
Tonya Rush — Representative Tonya Rush is referenced and then speaks in support of the witness, linking the discussion of home ownership, community stability, and the witness's mission to her own purpose. She shares a personal example about a friend with advanced degrees who has struggled to find work because of a past offense, and uses it to underscore the importance of second chances, scholarships, graduation support, and helping young people succeed.
Phil Amato — Phil Amato was called during roll call.
David Casteel — David Casteel was called during roll call.
David Casteel — Asked whether the current process is the logjam and whether the petition requirement makes the process non-automatic.
David Casteel — Asked about prior issues tracking eligibility by name or number and requested more detail.
David Casteel — A member is referenced as having no further questions; the name appears garbled and may be inaccurate.
David Casteel — Referenced in response to his question about how records are tracked.
David Casteel — Cited as having done work on comparisons to other states and fiscal notes.
David Casteel — Referenced as one of the bill sponsors with whom further conversations are expected.
David Casteel — Called on to inquire.
David Casteel — Referenced as part of ongoing discussions about the proposal's configuration.
David Casteel — Representative Davidson is thanked for introducing the bills.
David Casteel — Representative Davidson is thanked for introducing the bills.
David Casteel — A representative offered supportive comments and said he believes in second chances.
Yolonda Fountain Henderson — Yolonda Fountain Henderson was called during roll call.
George Hruza — George Hruza is called during roll call, with his name appearing in the transcript as both 'Herruza' and 'Hruza'.
George Hruza — Addressed as 'Rep. Horusa'; the witness answered his question about embezzlement and financial crimes.
George Hruza — Asked about the differences between the bill under discussion and Representative Davidson's bill.
Martin Jacobs — Called during roll call.
Martin Jacobs — Is being responded to regarding the fiscal note estimate and comparisons to other states.
Martin Jacobs — The representative’s question is being answered about fiscal note estimates.
Martin Jacobs — The fiscal note estimate is being explained in response to his question.
Martin Jacobs — The speaker asks whether the explanation answered his question and then yields to additional questions.
Martin Jacobs — The chair or speaker calls on Representative Jacobs for the next question.
Martin Jacobs — Representative Jacobs is asking follow-up questions in the hearing.
Martin Jacobs — The bill sponsor is being addressed in questioning about expungement and incarceration status.
Martin Jacobs — The speaker references serving on the budget committee and not wanting to spend $50 million.
Martin Jacobs — The speaker says additional parts of the legislation could be modified before committee substitute.
Martin Jacobs — The chair or speaker calls on Representative Bruch for a question.
Martin Jacobs — The chair or speaker calls on Representative Laws for an additional question.
Martin Jacobs — The sponsor thanks the member and the chair transitions to public testimony.
Martin Jacobs — Asked about the economic impact estimate.
Martin Jacobs — Asked for clarification that the bill is about automatic record cleaning.
Martin Jacobs — Representative Martin was called on to make an inquiry and asked for a brief, plain-language explanation of the proposed amendment.
Martin Jacobs — Representative Martin is called on for inquiry; likely a transcription error for a member with the surname Martin, but no exact match is certain from the list.
Martin Jacobs — Asked a question about recidivism and potential savings to the state.
Martin Jacobs — Asked whether the bill reduces recidivism and whether other states have studied savings to state expenditures.
Martin Jacobs — Addressed specifically regarding the Missouri Expungement Fund.