House Appropriations, Education Committee

• Attended committee hearing on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 where the Department of Higher Education presented HB3. There no questions regarding MOREnet

Senate Appropriations Committee

• Met with Higher Education Analyst, Trevor Foley, Monday, February 16, 2009
• Met with Jeannie Walton of Senator Gary Nodler’s staff

Senate Select Committee on Oversight of Federal Stimulus Plan

• Attended hearing on Monday, February 16, 2009 where the Senate Committee received a briefing from the National Association of State Legislatures. Most of the discussion focused on the state stabilization fund rather than specifically targeted funds

Legislator Meetings

• I met with the following Representatives and Senators:
  • Rep. Chris Kelly
  • Sen. Scott Rupp
  • Sen. Kurt Schaefer
  • Sen. Tom Dempsey
  • Rep. Steve Hodges
  • Sen. David Pearce
  • Rep. Rick Stream

Next Week

• The Senate Appropriations Committee is scheduled to start HB3 next Tuesday, February 24, 2009.
• The House Education Appropriations Committee is scheduled to discuss the University of Missouri on Tuesday, February 24 and conclude its work on Wednesday, February 25