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Frankenbach-Anderson To Exchange Vows
THE HANSEN REPORT STATE REP. JIM HANSEN
General Assembly Reaches Session Mid-Point
LOGAN ANDERSON AND KAYLA FRANKENBACH
Kayla Frankenbach of Palmyra and Logan Anderson of New London will be wed on June 13, 2015, at Hannibal Estates in Hannibal. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Paul and Pam Frankenbach of Palmyra. Kayla is a 2009 graduate of Palmyra High School and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg in December 2012. She is employed as a Speech-Language Pathologist for the Palmyra R-1 School District and Per
Diem Speech-Language Pathologist for Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. The groom-to-be is the son of Randall and Renee Anderson of New London. Logan is a 2008 graduate of Mark Twain High School in Center and is currently completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Marketing from Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, the degree to be completed in December in 2015. He is employed as Service Advisor at Tom Boland Ford in Hannibal.
New London First Christian Church Pastor Tom Day
New London First Christian Church services on Sunday, March 22, opened with the choir singing “This is the Day.” Pastor Tom gave the welcome and made the upcoming events. Bible study continues on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Tom read the responsive call to worship. The hymn of praise
was “Open My Eyes That I May See” followed by the Invocation and the Lord’s Prayer. The worship hymn was “Holy, Holy, Holy.” Prayer concerns were for Karen Sherman, Dorothy Quinlin, Rhonda Stout, Carol Hark, Cyndi Kilby, Connie Ballard, Carrie Talley, Millie Powell and family, and
Ralls County Sheriff Report March 9 at 12:13 a.m. deputy took a report of an identity theft that is believed to have happened in Ralls County. March 9 at 2 p.m. deputies received a complaint of a careless driver on Hwy. H. March 9 at 10:21 p.m. deputy responded to a disturbance in the New London area. March 9 at 10:31 p.m. deputy performed a traffic stop in the rural New London area. The driver was given a verbal warning for failure to stop at a stop sign. March 9 at 10:32 p.m. traffic stop on Hwy T/V. A warning for an equipment violation and lane violations. March 9 at 11:17 p.m. deputy was contacted about a vehicle vs deer traffic crash on Hwy T. March 10 at 2:35 p.m. deputy responded to a 2-vehicle crash. One vehicle was reported to have left the scene. Deputy located the vehicle and one arrest was made. March 10 at 7:28 p.m. deputy imitated a traffic stop in the rural Center area. The driver was verbally warned and released at the scene. March 10 at 11:28 p.m. deputy imitated a traffic stop in the rural Perry area. The driver was verbally warned and released at the scene. March 11 at 1:44 a.m. deputy stopped to investigate a suspicious vehicle in the rural New London area. A passenger of the vehicle was subsequently arrested on drug charges at the scenes. March 11 at 7:16 a.m. deputy performed a traffic stop in the rural New
London area. The driver was given a warning for equipment. March 11 at 9:03 a.m. deputy took some information over the phone about a Civil Dispute. March 11 at 9:24 a.m. deputy assisted the MSHP with a one-vehicle accident in the rural Center area. March 11 at 12:21 p.m. deputy responded to and assisted the MSHP on a traffic crash with no injuries in the rural Hannibal area. The driver was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Adair County. March 11 at 3:22 p.m. deputy stopped a motor vehicle for operating a vehicle in the passing lane of Highway 61 and obstructing traffic. The driver was issued a verbal warning for the violation. March 11 at 3:49 p.m. deputy stopped to assist a motorist stopped on the side of the north bound highway 61. The driver was talking on his cell phone and required no assistance. March 11 at 5:35 p.m. deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 61; a warning was issued for vehicle registration. March 11 at 5:37 p.m. deputy received a report of a complaint on a civil dispute in the rural Hannibal area. March 11 at 8:19 p.m. traffic stop, Highway 154/Y. Warning was issued for failure to stop at a stop sign. March 11 at 8:22 p.m. deputy responded to a call of a suspicious person in the rural New London area. March 11 at 8:29 p.m. deputy stopped a vehi-
the family of Sharon Yohn followed by the Pastoral Prayer. Serving at Lord’s table were Becky Jarman, Bryan Day, June Misner and Kayrl Silvey. Elder’s prayer was given by Mary Frances Quinlin. Scripture was from Romans 14:13 and Pastor Tom’s message was entitled “Stop Passing Judgment.” The hymn of invitation was “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.” Services closed with Benediction.
cle for failure to maintain the right half of the roadway in the rural Center area. The driver was issued a warning. March 11 at 9:01 p.m. deputy stopped a vehicle in the Saverton area for multiple lane violation. The driver was issued a warning. March 11 at 9:04 p.m. Traffic stop, highway 19/ Bus Barn Road. Warning for equipment. March 11 at 9:15 p.m. deputy assisted MSHP with a traffic stop. March 12 at 12:18 deputy conducted a funeral escort on US 61 at HH. March 12 at 2:03 p.m. deputy conducted a traffic stop for improper lane use on US-36 at Rt. J. Driver was issued a warning and released. March 12 at 2:26 p.m. deputy responded to a report of a traffic complaint in the area of 27255 Hwy F.
Last week marked the end of the first half of this legislative session. As usual, we were kept busy with committee hearings and many bills being voted on. This week, the legislature will be off for Spring Break. Here are some highlights of some of the legislation passed in the first two-and-a-half months of session. School Bullying (HB 458) House Bill 458 was passed with bi-partisan support and a vote of 12133. The bill would require our school districts to strengthen their policies against bullying. Some of the provisions in the bill would require schools to establish a procedure for reporting and investigating acts of bullying as well as adding the definition of “cyberbullying.” We are committed as a legislative body to doing what we can to prevent tragedies from happening. Voter ID (HJR 1, HB 30) HJR 1 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would enable a voter ID law that requires photo identification. Before it could go into effect, the voters of Missouri would have to approve the measure. HB 30 is a statutory change that would require voters to present a government issued photo ID at the polling place in order to receive a ballot. However, those who are not able to show a valid photo ID may cast a provisional ballot that may later be authenticated by the election authority. Reforming Missouri’s Welfare System (SB 24) Senate Bill 24 would reform the state’s system of welfare. The bill is designed to restructure the welfare system. The savings would be reinvested in incentives such as childcare, job training, and transportation services. The changes are meant to put an emphasis on getting people back to work. Education Reform (HB 42) In an effort to give young people a quality education, we passed legislation that will modify our existing school transfer law to give students and parents more choice to where they can go to school. Current transfer law has caused hardship for schools. Failing districts have to pay the cost associated with students transferring to nearby districts and that schools receiving these kids may not have the adequate classroom space or faculty.House Bill 42 represents a solution to this pressing
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problem. A key component of the bill would allow students in failing schools to move to better performing schools in their current district. The goal is to allow kids to stay closer to home while also keeping down transportation expenses. Unemployment Reform (HB 150) House Bill 150 is designed to make sure the state has enough money in its unemployment trust fund so that businesses don’t have to pay a penalty. Specifically, it would increase the minimum amount of money in the fund before employers’ contribution rates decrease. For example, Missouri businesses would see their contribution rates decrease by 12 percent if the fund has a balance greater than $870 million. The bill also ties unemployment benefits to the average unemployment rate so that more benefits are available when unemployment is high. Safety Standards for Clinics that Provide Abortions (HB 190) House Bill 190 simply says that facilities that provide abortions must be inspected no less than once per year. Currently, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is required to inspect ambulatory surgical centers only as it deems necessary. By requiring at least an annual inspection, we hope to better protect the health and well-being of women. Pay Increase Rejection (HCR 3, HCR 4) Two key votes early this session were those taken on House Concurrent Resolutions 3 and 4. Members came together in bipartisan fashion to reject a proposed pay increase for elected officials. The result was a rejection of the proposed salary increases for lawmakers and statewide office holders recommended by the Citizens’ Commission on Compensation for Elected Officials. I want to applaud my colleagues in both chambers for joining me in voting against the proposal. It would be a misuse of your tax dollars. Amending County Budgets (HB 401) House Bill 401 removes the sun-
set provisions regarding decreasing county budgets. If passed, counties would be able to adjust their budgets two times a year if funds were to decline by two percent or more. Transportation FundingSomething high on the agenda when we return next week will be House Bill 995 and Senate Bill 540. The bills address highway and transportation funding and a possible gas tax. The tax increase would be phased in over three years at a rate of two cents a year. It is vital to look at the proposal and determine if we want to raise the gas sales tax to fund construction on roads and bridges. If passed, the bills would help get matching funds from the federal government. Every dollar that the state spends on transportation is matched by four dollars in federal funds. District EventsI had the chance to serve meals on wheels at the senior center in Paris, Mo., on Friday, March 20. I was glad to present a House resolution to Mitch Ulrich for earning the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 177 in Bowling Green, Mo., on Saturday, March 21. I enjoyed touring the Pike County Developmental Disabilities agency during an open house visit on Monday, March 23. I will also be speaking at Rotary Club in Paris, Mo., at noon on Thursday, March 26. House Bill 1027-Finally, I will be introducing legislation on Tuesday, March 31, after returning from break. House Bill 1027 will be presented at 8 am to the Committee on Energy and Environment. The bill deals with private companies claiming eminent domain.There will be no Capitol Report for this coming week due to Spring Break. Working on your behalf, Representative Jim Hansen Proudly Serving the 40th House District Lincoln, Monroe, Pike, & Ralls Counties Missouri House of Representatives 573-751-4028
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