Mark Matthiesen — Voted aye on the redo vote for House Bill 1919.
Mark Matthiesen — Votes aye.
Chanel Mosley — Responded present during roll call.
Chanel Mosley — Confirmed present; name was transcribed as "Mosley self here."
Chanel Mosley — Called during the roll on House Bill 1919.
Chanel Mosley — Voted yes on House Bill 1919.
Chanel Mosley — Voted no on House Bill 2859.
Chanel Mosley — Voted aye on the redo vote for House Bill 1919.
Chanel Mosley — During the roll-call vote, Chanel Mosley is recorded as voting aye; the surrounding transcript suggests a brief transcription ambiguity in the same voting sequence.
Chanel Mosley — Praised for identifying the need for the bill.
Kemp Strickler — Named as present for quorum.
Kemp Strickler — Voted yes on House Bill 1919.
Kemp Strickler — Voted no on House Bill 2859.
Kemp Strickler — Recorded as voting no on House Bill 2859.
Kemp Strickler — Voted aye on the redo vote for House Bill 1919.
Kemp Strickler — Says he has voted for the rental piece before, has talked to the sponsor, and will vote for it again.
Kemp Strickler — Supports the measure but says he is concerned about the process and lack of public testimony this year.
Kemp Strickler — Says he will still vote yes, but is concerned about the process and the lack of witness testimony on the amendment.
Kemp Strickler — Votes aye.
Kemp Strickler — Said the proposal makes sense and thanked the sponsor for being proactive.
Kemp Strickler — Commented on the rounding structure and said it makes sense given current trends.
Kemp Strickler — Asked about whether businesses would have to use the framework or could round up.
Kemp Strickler — Sought clarification on whether businesses would have to use the framework or could round up.
Kemp Strickler — Asked for clarification and suggested tightening the language.
Kemp Strickler — The witness references Representative Strickler while discussing the bill's 'shall' language.
Kemp Strickler — Representative Strickler asks a question about the safe harbor language.
Kemp Strickler — Representative Strickler begins a question about the safe harbor language.
Kemp Strickler — The discussion references Representative Strickler's earlier point about choosing to round.
Dale Wright — Dale Wright was present for quorum and was recorded during the roll-call vote on House Bill 1919, including the original vote and the subsequent redo vote, where he was called and marked as voting aye/yes.
Dale Wright — Votes aye.
Mike McGirl — The chair is addressed as 'Mr. Chair' before Representative McPherson speaks.
Mike McGirl — The chair is addressed while the speaker comments on the amendment.
Mike McGirl — Called on for the roll call vote and votes aye.
Zach Wyatt — Zach Wyatt, legislative director for the Missouri Department of Revenue, testified in support of the bill and explained that the department had received outreach from businesses asking for guidance. He said the department worked with national organizations and other states while developing the legislation, and that the bill provides a framework for rounding that should help businesses and customers in daily transactions. He also clarified that 'may' allows businesses to round up or down at their discretion, while 'shall' would make rounding mandatory, and said the department would review the language and educate businesses if needed. The chair then thanked him and closed his testimony.
Ron Leone — Ron Leone, executive director of the Missouri Petroleum and Convenience Association, testified in strong support of the bill and warned that retailers could face class action lawsuits over alleged improper rounding practices.
David Overfelt — David Overfelt identifies himself as president of the Missouri Retailers Association and a lobbyist for the Missouri Grocers Association, and says he supports the bill.
Jared Hankinson — Jared Hankinson, representing the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, states that the bill provides regulatory clarity and the security that offers businesses, and he reiterates support for including safe harbor language.
Michael Davis — Called during the roll on House Bill 1919.
Michael Davis — Voted yes on House Bill 2859.
Michael Davis — Voted aye on the redo vote for House Bill 1919.
Michael Davis — Identified as the sponsor of House Bill 2098 and called on to discuss it.
Michael Davis — Explained and moved adoption of amendment .03H to House Bill 2098.
Michael Davis — Continued explaining the amendment to House Bill 2098, stating it removes reclassification of golf courses and other recreational areas as agricultural land.
Michael Davis — Michael Davis says he is open to suggestions to improve the bill’s language, especially specific lines, but believes the key provisions have been thoroughly vetted and wants the bill to move forward to the House. Shortly afterward, he is called on for the roll call vote and votes aye.
Del Taylor — Responded present during roll call.
Del Taylor — Called during the roll on House Bill 1919.
Del Taylor — Called on to comment.
Del Taylor — Commented that the bill comes amid pressures from changes to the income tax and said it puts the state and communities at risk.
Del Taylor — Voted no on House Bill 2859.
Del Taylor — Voted yes on the redo vote for House Bill 1919.