Michael Eaton — Introduced as being with the Missouri Association of Manufacturers.
Jeff Cumley — Introduced as being with the Missouri Association of Manufacturers.
Hazel Reed — Recognized as the student who led the Pledge of Allegiance and introduced with her father.
John Reed — Introduced as Hazel Reed's father.
Karen Bergfeld — Introduced as an intern and senior at Webster Groves High School.
Shakir — Introduced as one of four international students visiting the House.
Marat — Introduced as one of four international students visiting the House.
Li Njuma — Introduced as one of four international students visiting the House.
Dura Sherki — Introduced as one of four international students visiting the House.
Mohamed Arrib — Introduced as one of four international students visiting the House.
Stacey McMacken — Identified as the chaperone and supporter for the international students.
Dr. Pauline Knight — Introduced as the superintendent accompanying the school district guests.
Raymore-Peculiar High School students — Four juniors from Raymore-Peculiar High School were introduced as guests.
Sinna Courtney — Introduced as a junior from Raymore-Peculiar High School.
Kvon Ashley — Introduced as a junior from Raymore-Peculiar High School.
Quinnon Salimi — Introduced as a junior from Raymore-Peculiar High School.
Jury Cole — Introduced as a junior from Raymore-Peculiar High School.
Rachel Slurs — Introduced as a staff member accompanying the students.
Kelly Lowe — Introduced as a staff member accompanying the students.
Ruth Johnson — Identified as a school board member accompanying the Raymore-Peculiar guests.
Dr. Schlegall — Identified as the superintendent of Ray-Pec.
Andy Callis — Introduced as a guest; identified as a minister at Cape Bible Chapel in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Parker Callis — Introduced as Andy Callis's son and a SEMO student interested in politics.
Laura Pride — Requested to be made page for the day without compensation; identified as the granddaughter of former House member John Bennett.
Colin Wellenkamp — Spoke in favor of discussing whether to put the question to a vote of the people and invited questions.
Kent Haden — Kent Haden spoke on the bill/resolution, saying he had a unique perspective on it because he was raised in California and Oregon and spent 28 years in law enforcement in Washington State. He then urged the House to support the bill and yielded for further discussion.
Richard West — Was recognized as the gentleman from St. Louis County and spoke in favor of the bill.
George Hruza — The speaker refers to a colleague from the Hruza district who pushed the capital gains tax bill.
George Hruza — The speaker references the 'gentleman from the Hruza district' as having argued the proposal would not be regressive.
Peggy McGaugh — The speaker refers to the gentleman from the McGaugh district as having championed SALT.
Steve Butz — Steve Butz is mentioned twice in a brief span during discussion of prior tax cuts, first as the representative from the Butz district and then as the gentleman from St. Louis Butz District. Both references are part of the same tax-related exchange.
Steve Butz — The speaker refers to the 'gentleman from the Butz District' as having discussed the issue earlier.
Arnie A. C. Dinoff — Identified as the state's public advocate and cited as testifying that Missourians should decide for themselves.
Gregg Bush — The speaker refers to the 'gentleman from St. Louis' and responds to criticism about Democrats not supporting tax cuts.
Gregg Bush — The member from Clay County speaks against the resolution and criticizes recent tax policy as regressive.
Gregg Bush — Continues arguing that the resolution would lead to higher sales taxes to replace income tax revenue.
Gregg Bush — The speaker references the 'gentleman from the Simmons district' in asking about revenue neutrality.
Gregg Bush — Gregg Bush, the member from St. Louis County District 101, is recognized and asks to inquire of the bill sponsor.
Kurtis Gregory — Governor Kehoe is referenced; no member ID available for the governor in the provided list, so this remains a non-member mention.
HB660 — The speaker quotes prior debate on this bill about requiring a two-thirds vote for brand-new taxation.
Jeremy Dean — Jeremy Dean delivered a continuous speech in support of the bill, saying constituents who were initially hesitant often come around after discussion, that economists believe it will help people in his district, and that it would not hurt any class. He urged the body to move beyond the status quo, called the measure historic, and asked members to support sending it to the ballot.
Marla Smith — Marla Smith delivered a sustained critique of the bill, arguing that its use of the word "any" would allow taxes on a wide range of currently untaxed services, including accounting, legal, consulting, repairs, rent, and even funeral services. She warned the bill could raise housing costs, burden low-income residents and seniors on fixed incomes, suppress wages, and hurt small businesses. She also said the proposal would not put money in voters’ pockets, described it as effectively a "death tax," and argued that food and other basic necessities should not be taxed because families are already struggling with high costs.
Rodger Reedy — Rodger Reedy spoke in support of the bill, arguing that the matter should be left to the marketplace and ultimately decided by the will of the people.
Teamsters Joint Council 13 Retirees Club from St. Louis — Introduced as special guests in the upper gallery.
Dr. Jana Parker — Introduced as part of the Webster Groves superintendent and Board of Education group.
Mr. Allen Todd — Introduced as part of the Webster Groves group; noted that his father is a former member of the body.
Ms. Tara Shear — Introduced as part of the Webster Groves group.
Dr. Latanya Collins-Smith — Dr. Latanya Collins-Smith is introduced and praised as a transformational leader, educator, and advocate for access to higher education. She is identified as the 21st president of Harris-Stowe State University, the first female and first African American female president of the university, and is credited with continuing Harris-Stowe’s legacy as the only HBCU in St. Louis. The introduction also includes recognition of her leadership team and staff.
Dr. Collins-Smith — Dr. Collins-Smith is introduced as a highly educated leader with degrees from the University of Central Missouri, St. Louis University, and Maryville University, and as a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She is further praised as a university president who leads with purpose, strength, and a strong belief in the power of education and investing in students.
Mike McGirl — Mike McGirl is recognized during the special guests and introductions portion of the meeting and sequentially recognizes several members from different counties/regions—Callaway, Cape, and Greene—for further introductions.