John Simmons — John Simmons is repeatedly referenced throughout the roll call and roll vote process: he is called during roll call, recorded as present for quorum, acknowledged by the speaker after an amendment motion, and later called again during the roll vote/final tally where he is likely marked present in the vote count.
David Tyson Smith — Responded present during roll call.
David Tyson Smith — Listed as present for quorum.
David Tyson Smith — Raised a question about how the amendment would change the bill and whether recess time would count separately.
David Tyson Smith — Asked whether the added time would count as recess or be separate.
David Tyson Smith — Called during the roll vote and recorded as no.
Rudy Veit — Listed as present for quorum.
Rudy Veit — Called during the roll vote and recorded as no.
Cecelie Williams — Listed as present for quorum.
Cecelie Williams — Called during the roll vote and recorded as yes.
Jaclyn Zimmermann — Listed as present for quorum.
Jaclyn Zimmermann — Representative Jaclyn Zimmermann was called during the roll vote and then asked a brief question about whether the bill would apply to homeowners associations that ban gas-powered lawnmowers and leaf blowers. She followed up with a short clarification and thanked the witness.
Jeff and I of the 142nd, LaClede, Dallas, and part of Camden County — The sponsor identified himself with district and county information, though the transcription is unclear.
Ryan Roud — Ryan Roud, a registered lobbyist with the American Petroleum Institute, testified in support of House Bill 2774. He argued that policies should allow all fuel sources used to power new equipment to compete in the marketplace so that the most efficient and effective technologies are adopted and consumers have more choice.
Ron Leone — Ron Leone, executive director of the Missouri Petroleum and Convenience Association, testified in support of House Bill 2774 on behalf of gas stations, convenience stores, and truck stops. He argued that fuel is a global commodity and that fuel policy and fuel type should be determined by the free market and private enterprise rather than state regulation. He concluded by thanking the committee and offering to answer questions.
Brent Hemphill — Testified in support on behalf of the Missouri Propane Gas Association, citing local bans on propane and supporting energy-source choice.
Ryan Gill — Ryan Gill testified in support of the bill on behalf of the Missouri Soybean Association, highlighting biodiesel’s positive economic impact for local communities and its clean-burning environmental benefits.
Mark Figenbaum — Testified in favor of HB 2774 on behalf of Missouri Farm Bureau, emphasizing producer access to fuels and tools and biofuel benefits.
Mike Winter — Mike Winter testified on behalf of the Missouri Golf Association, introducing himself and his organization as part of his opening remarks. He noted that the association was an unusual group to testify on the bill and referenced related written testimony from Michael Lee supporting the measure for golf course superintendents.
Michael Lee — Michael Lee, representing the Golf Course Superintendent's Association of America, submitted written testimony online in support of the bill, explaining why golf course superintendents support it.
Ben Keathley — The chair called the committee to order and oversaw the roll call.
Ben Keathley — Ben Keathley first handled the committee’s procedural roll call on the motion to pass the House Committee substitute for House Bill 2748. He then appears in the hearing exchange as Mr. Chairman while testimony begins, with speakers thanking the chair and Representative Knight for introducing the legislation, and Keathley acknowledging the testimony and offering to answer questions.
Jamie Ray Gragg — Responded present during roll call.
Jamie Ray Gragg — Addressed as Vice Chair in the discussion of the substitute and amendment.
Jamie Ray Gragg — Voted yes on the motion.
Mike Costlow — Called during roll call.
Mike Costlow — Called during the roll vote and recorded as aye.
Doyle Justus — Called during roll call.
Doyle Justus — Representative Doyle Justus was called during the roll vote.
Ian Mackey — Called during roll call.
Ian Mackey — Representative Ian Mackey was called during the roll vote and recorded as aye.