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22-629: Picture Cave is a cave in Warren County, Missouri containing a large array of Native American wall paintings, from which it takes its name. It has been described as “the most important rock art site in North America.” A total of 296 prehistoric glyphs are present on the cave walls. In 2021 the cave was sold to an undisclosed buyer for over 2 million dollars despite the objections of the Osage Nation . Warren County, Missouri Warren County
44-473: A one-time issue. The Chair of these committees typically alternates annually between a Representative and a Senator to prevent unfairness to one chamber. In 1992, Missouri voters approved constitutional amendment placing term limits on the Missouri House of Representatives. A Representative can serve no more than four two-year terms in the house. The first time term limits prevented someone from running again
66-458: A total area of 438 square miles (1,130 km ), of which 429 square miles (1,110 km ) is land and 9.2 square miles (24 km ) (2.1%) is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 24,525 people, 9,185 households, and 6,888 families residing in the county. The population density was 57 inhabitants per square mile (22/km ). There were 11,046 housing units at an average density of 26 units per square mile (10/km ). The racial makeup of
88-591: Is a county located in the eastern portion of the U.S. state of Missouri . As of the 2020 census , the population was 35,532. The county is located on the north side of the Missouri River . Its county seat is Warrenton . The county was established on January 5, 1833, and was named for General Joseph Warren , who died in the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolutionary War. Warren County
110-536: Is a part of Missouri's 10th District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Jeanie Riddle (R- Fulton ). The 10th Senatorial District consists of all of Audrain , Callaway , Lincoln , Monroe , Montgomery , and Warren counties. Warren County is included in Missouri's 3rd Congressional District and is represented by Blaine Luetkemeyer (R- St. Elizabeth ) in the U.S. House of Representatives . At
132-680: Is intended to reflect as closely as possible the partisan makeup of the entire House. Each Party caucus selects which of its members will serve on the Standing Committees, and the chair of each committee is chosen by the Speaker of the House. Tradition in the Missouri General Assembly is that all appropriations bills initiate in the Missouri House rather than the Senate. So each year, the chair of
154-569: Is part of the St. Louis , MO- IL Metropolitan Statistical Area . The county is traversed by Route 94, called the " Missouri Weinstrasse " because of the many vineyards from Marthasville east into St. Charles County . Warren County is also part of the Missouri Rhineland , with award-winning wineries located on both sides of the Missouri River. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has
176-487: Is responsible for supervising the work of eight non-partisan staff. The current Chief Clerk and House Administrator is Dana Miller. These are the yearly recurring committees that hold hearings on legislation filed by Representatives. Once filed, legislation is assigned to one of the following committees by the Missouri Speaker of the House. Legislation is typically assigned to the committee whose province envelopes
198-569: Is the fourth largest in the United States even as the state ranks 18th in population. The only states with a larger lower house in the United States are New Hampshire (400), Pennsylvania (203) and Georgia (180). Republicans have controlled the State House since 2003. The next election will be held in 2026. The Missouri House of Representatives meets annually beginning on the Wednesday after
220-542: The 2008 presidential primary. 38°46′N 91°10′W / 38.77°N 91.16°W / 38.77; -91.16 Missouri House of Representatives The Missouri House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Missouri General Assembly . It has 163 members, representing districts with an average size of 37,000 residents. House members are elected for two-year terms during general elections held in even-numbered years. Missouri 's house
242-575: The House Budget Committee files legislation establishing the spending plan for the state of Missouri. This plan, which in 2007 exceeded $ 20 billion, may differ greatly from the Governor's budget recommendations, issued at the State of the State address given in late January. The budget legislation is assigned to the House Budget Committee, which then assigns each bill to its respective subcommittee. After
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#1732868860106264-670: The House. The Speaker makes an additional $ 2,500 per year in accordance with state law. Representatives are term-limited to a maximum of four terms, or eight years, in the chamber. Members confirm officers of the House every two years when organizing as a new General Assembly, which include the Chief Clerk, the Sergeant-At-Arms , the Chaplain , and the Doorkeeper. The Chief Clerk has the added responsibility of serving as House Administrator and
286-427: The age of 18 living with them, 62.20% were married couples living together, 8.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.00% were non-families. 20.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.05. In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.90% under
308-467: The age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 13.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.10 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 41,016, and the median income for a family was $ 46,863. Males had a median income of $ 36,315 versus $ 23,443 for females. The per capita income for
330-464: The county was $ 19,690. About 6.40% of families and 8.60% of the population were below the poverty line , including 10.50% of those under age 18 and 10.40% of those age 65 or over. All of the elected positions in the county are held by Republicans. Warren County is divided into two legislative districts in the Missouri House of Representatives , both of which are held by Republicans. Warren County
352-533: The county was 95.89% White , 1.94% Black or African American , 0.45% Native American , 0.24% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.44% from other races , and 1.02% from two or more races. Approximately 1.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Among the major ancestries reported in Warren County were 41.4% German , 13.8% American , 10.2% Irish and 7.0% English ancestry. There were 9,185 households, out of which 34.70% had children under
374-484: The first Monday in January. A part-time legislature, it concludes session business by May 30. To serve in the chamber, an individual must have attained the age of 24 and have resided in their district for a period of one year preceding the election. State representatives are paid $ 36,813 per year, with a per diem of $ 121 per day. The Speaker of the House is the most powerful individual in the chamber, elected by all members of
396-527: The minimum wage in the state to $ 6.50 an hour—it passed Warren County with 77.48 percent of the vote. The proposition strongly passed every single county in Missouri with 78.99 percent voting in favor. (During the same election, voters in five other states also strongly approved increases in the minimum wage.) Former U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D- New York ) received more votes, a total of 1,971, than any candidate from either party in Warren County during
418-517: The presidential level, like many exurban counties, Warren County tends to lean Republican. Bill Clinton in 1992 is the solitary Democratic presidential nominee to carry Warren County since Stephen Douglas in 1860, and Clinton only won with 37.1 percent of the vote. Like most rural and exurban areas throughout Northeast Missouri, voters in Warren County generally adhere to socially and culturally conservative principles which tend to influence their Republican leanings. The initiative narrowly passed
440-419: The state with 51 percent of support from voters as Missouri became one of the first states in the nation to approve embryonic stem cell research . Despite Warren County's longstanding tradition of supporting socially conservative platforms, voters in the county have a penchant for advancing populist causes like increasing the minimum wage . In 2006, Missourians voted on a proposition (Proposition B) to increase
462-419: The subcommittee makes its recommendations, the full Budget Committee runs through the entire appropriations package, makes its desired changes, and sends the bill to the full House for consideration. Joint Committees contain members from both the Missouri House and Senate. These committees may be permanent and study ongoing issues, or may be temporary and intended to come up with suggested legislation to address
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#1732868860106484-406: The subject matter of the bill. However, there are frequently multiple relevant committees to which a bill can be assigned, and it is at the Speaker's discretion to choose which committee receives the bill. Politics can also play a part, as the Speaker may assign a bill to a committee with an unfriendly chair or membership, or may select a more friendly committee. The partisan makeup of each committee
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