Representative, Missouri State House of Representatives, District 138, 2010-2019

Former Member, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Crime Prevention and Public Safety Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Justice System Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Rules-Legislative Oversight Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Select Committee on Commerce, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Special Committee on Litigation Reform, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Special Committee on Security Infrastructure of the Capitol Complex, Missouri State House of Representatives

Sergeant, State Trooper, Missouri Highway Patrol Troop D, 1978-2006

Coach, Basketball/Baseball, Hollister High School, 1973-1977

Athletic Director, Hollister High School, 1973-1977

Member, First Baptist Church of Kimberling City

Awards:

1976 "Actor of the Year"

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Hunting, fishing, camping, golf, playing guitar and songwriting.

Names of Grandchildren:

Madison, Kenley, Connor and Xander.

Number of Grandchildren:

4

Priority Issues:

My Legislation for 2016

My priority piece of legislation is HB 1599, aka; the Missouri Adoptee Rights Act. It has done very well thus far, passing out of the House by a strong vote of 125-28. It's now on the informal floor calendar in the Senate and is expected to see a vote very soon. I've been in negotiations with the Senate concerning amendments to the bill. HB 1599, allows Missouri-born adult adoptees to obtain a copy of their original birth certificate, just the same as all other citizens of our state.

I'm always focused on Tourism and Trade and I'm pleased our budget for Tourism this year is 26.5 million dollars!