Bob Bromley — Bob Bromley was present for roll call and was then recognized to ask questions about the bill, specifically asking why the board size increased from 11 to 13 and raising a question about the four-member voting threshold.
Doug Clemens — Doug Clemens first raised a concern during the discussion that the bill would change the voting requirement from a constitutional majority to a majority of a quorum, noting the recent addition of two seats as part of a prior compromise. Later references to him simply acknowledged that he had brought the threshold issue to the committee’s attention and prompted follow-up on the bill’s language.
Willard Haley — Called during the roll call and marked present.
Martin Jacobs — Called during the roll call and marked present.
Mike Jones — Called during the roll call; the transcript does not clearly state whether he answered present.
Ann Kelley — Likely referenced as 'Kelly' during the roll call; presence not clearly stated.
Mike McGirl — Likely referenced as 'McGurl' during the roll call; presence not clearly stated.
Bill Owen — Called during the roll call and marked present.
Rodger Reedy — Rodger Reedy is called during roll call and then responds 'Here,' confirming his presence and being counted present.
Kathy Steinhoff — Kathy Steinhoff is called during the roll call, with the transcript showing uncertainty in the spelling/recognition of her name before it is resolved.
Connie Steinmetz — Responded during the roll call and was counted present.
Angie Schulte — Angie Schulte, a registered lobbyist for the St. Louis Public School Retirement System, introduced herself and then responded to questions by saying she would follow up and get answers regarding whether the language should be changed to match the operating rules.
Barry Hovis — Was thanked for bringing the bill and was asked to proceed.
Barry Hovis — Answered questions about the bill and explained the quorum change.
Barry Hovis — Thanked after answering questions as the bill sponsor.
Bill Allen — Named during the roll call as Vice Chair.
Mark Boyko — Called during the roll call and marked present.
Mark Boyko — Mark Boyko raised concern that the bill’s quorum or voting threshold could allow a small number of board members, potentially even one interest group, to control decisions. He questioned whether other retirement systems use similar quorum rules and noted from his experience on other retirement boards that the proposed standard seems higher than what he has seen elsewhere.
Barry Hovis — Called to order as Chairman and later identified as the sponsor of House Bill 3208.
Barry Hovis — Identified as the sponsor of House Bill 3208 and thanked for being present.