Missouri State Archives
Finding Aid 552.9
Office of Secretary of State
Legislator Papers
John W. Cauthorn, 2001-2007
Abstract: Papers (2001-2003) of Missouri State Senator John W. Cauthorn (1946- ), including correspondence and committee files.
Extent: 1.2 cubic ft. (3 Hollinger boxes)
Physical Description: Paper
Location: MSA Stacks 43A/2/6
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Access Restrictions: No special restrictions.
Publication Restrictions: Copyright is in the public domain for state publications and for correspondence to and from Cauthorn in his official capacity. Researchers bear sole responsibility for following applicable copyright laws.
Acquisition Information: Accession 2004-0138.
Processing Information: Processing completed by Sharon E. Brock on November 7, 2007.
HISTORICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES
Born December 11, 1946, in Audrain County, John W. Cauthorn served as a Republican in the Missouri State Senate (2001-2007) from District 18. He attended Truman State University in Kirksville and served in the National Guard for six years.
Elected in 2001 in a special election, Senator Cauthorn was re-elected the following year. He chaired the Government Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee and also served on the Small Business, Insurance and Industrial Relations Committee; the Ways and Means Committee; and the Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Natural Resources Committee.
In January of 2005, Cauthorn co-sponsored Senate Bill 10 which required the controlled access and tracking of certain cold and allergy medicines, key ingredients in the production of methamphetamine, and stiffened the penalties for those convicted in the production and distribution of the drug. Governor Matt Blunt signed the Combat Meth Act into law in June 2005.
SERIES
The papers of John W. Cauthorn are broken down into the following series:
CORRESPONDENCE FILES, 2001-2002
[ Back to series list ]Extent: 0.8 cubic ft. (2 Hollinger boxes)
Arrangement: Chronological
Scope and Content
Incoming and outgoing constituent correspondence comprise the bulk of the series. Three legislative efforts generated the most response: budget reductions for mental health services and facilities affecting disabled citizens and sheltered workshops; budget reductions for Medicaid and other senior services; and proposed legislation capping the amount of interest payday loan establishments may charge their customers. Proponents and opponents created identical (robo) letters for bulk mailing campaigns. Senator Cauthorn’s staff created robo letters and mailing lists in response. In each instance, only a sample letter and response were retained.
Additional concerns expressed by constituents include offers of campaign assistance, congratulations, support for legislation, and thank you letters from children; abortion, human cloning, Planned Parenthood, and stem cell research; the constitutionality of allowing parochial and private school children to ride public school buses, funding for public education, and accountability for home schooling and testing; child support problems and funding for the Department of Family Services; animal care, abuse, and dog breeding; the rising cost of energy and the need for a comprehensive energy policy; Consumer Credit Protection Act and the legal limit of wage garnishment; and the state of Missouri’s roads, highways, and transportation system. Citizens also spoke out about prison and sentencing reform, the sale of public utilities, increases in property rates, and the unionization of state employees.
Additional information sent by the constituent pertinent to the subject of the correspondence includes newspaper clippings, petitions, newsletters, and statistics.
Container List
| Location | Box | Folder | Date | Contents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43A/2/6 | 1 | 1 | February 1-19, 2001 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 1 | 2 | February, 20-28, 2001 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 1 | 3 | March 1-12, 2001 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 1 | 4 | March 13-30, 2001 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 1 | 5 | April 1-9, 2001 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 1 | 6 | April 10-19, 2001 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 1 | 7 | April 20-29, 2001 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 1 | 8 | April 30, 2001 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 1 | 9 | May 1, 2001 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 1 | 10 | May 2-13, 2001 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 1 | 11 | May 14-31, 2001 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 1 | 12 | June-July 2001 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 1 | 13 | August 1-15, 2001 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 1 | 14 | August 16-31, 2001 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 1 | 15 | September-October 2001 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 1 | 16 | November 2001 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 1 | 17 | December 2001 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 2 | 1 | January 7, 2002 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 2 | 2 | January 8-31, 2002 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 2 | 3 | February 2002 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 2 | 4 | March 1-7, 2002 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 2 | 5 | March 8-19, 2002 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 2 | 6 | March 19, 2002 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 2 | 7 | March 21-29, 2002 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 2 | 8 | April 1-8, 2002 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 2 | 9 | April 9-11, 2002 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 2 | 10 | April 12-30, 2002 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 2 | 11 | May 2002 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 2 | 12 | June-September 2002 | Constituent correspondence |
| 43A/2/6 | 2 | 13 | October-December 2002 | Constituent correspondence |
COMMITTEE FILES, 2003
[ Back to series list ]Extent: 0.4 cubic ft. (1 Hollinger box)
Arrangement: Chronological by date of bill hearing and thereunder by bill number
Scope and Content
This series consists of records from the Government Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee. Folders may include correspondence from legislators requesting a hearing for a specific piece of legislation, research correspondence, talking points, descriptions, news releases, committee meeting minutes, committee roll call and votes, lists of legislation to be considered and summaries of contents, hearing schedules and actions taken, witness appearance forms, fiscal notes, estimate worksheets denoting impacts on state funds, and fiscal analysis.
Container List
Location |
Box |
Folder |
Contents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43A/2/6 | 3 | 1 | January 2003 |
| 43A/2/6 | 3 | 2 | February 2003 |
| 43A/2/6 | 3 | 3 | March 1-10, 2003 |
| 43A/2/6 | 3 | 4 | March 13-19, 2003 |
| 43A/2/6 | 3 | 5 | March 31, 2003 |
| 43A/2/6 | 3 | 6 | April 3-9, 2003 |
| 43A/2/6 | 3 | 7 | April 10-15, 2003 |
| 43A/2/6 | 3 | 8 | April 17-28, 2003 |
| 43A/2/6 | 3 | 9 | May 1-6, 2003 |
| 43A/2/6 | 3 | 10 | May 7-14, 2003 |