J o u r n a l   o f   t h e   H o u s e


                                 SIXTEENTH DAY
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                                           HALL OF THE HOUSE OF
     REPRESENTATIVES
                            TOPEKA, KAN., Tuesday, February 4, 1997, 10:30 a.m.

  The House met pursuant to adjournment with Speaker Shallenburger in the
chair.
  The roll was called with 124 members present.
  Rep. O'Connor was excused on excused absence by the Speaker.
  Prayer by Chaplain Washington:
   Gracious God and Creator of us all,
     You said, in Proverbs 14:34, that righteousness exalts a nation, but sin
   brings a people down. Therefore the lessons of our failure should be as
   instructive as the lessons of our success.
     So Father, erect this House upon a foundation of righteousness and
   personal moral excellence. Throughout these halls, let it be the norm,
   rather than the exception, to be called a godly man or woman.
     You said, in 1 Peter 1:23-25, that in order to endure, we're to be
   founded on Your enduring Word. ``For all men are like grass, and all their
   glory is like the flower of the field; the grass withers and the flowers
   fall, but the Word of the Lord stands forever.''
     Lord, since our bodies are already withering...the flower of our hair is
   already falling, let the persevering flowers of virtue and Godliness take
   root and blossom forth. Help us to avoid the withering effects of ungodly
   compromise. Lead us not into temptation and protect us from falling into
   the withering diminishing effects of hostility toward Your Word. Grant to
   us the success that prevails.
     On behalf of these Your servants, I come in the Name of Your Son, the
   Christ. Amen.
   INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS   The following
   bills were introduced and read by title:
     HB 2199, An act concerning dentistry; relating to the dental
   practices act; concerning the practice of dental hygienists; definitions;
   amending K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 65-1423, 65-1444 and 65-1456 and repealing the
   existing sections, by Committee on Health and Human Services.
     HB 2200, An act concerning dentists and dentistry; relating to
   disciplinary actions and confidentiality; amending K.S.A. 1996 Supp.
   65-1436 and repealing the existing section, by Committee on Health and
   Human Services.
     HB 2201, An act relating to adult care homes; establishing a
   rating system therefor, by Representative Mayans.
     HB 2202, An act relating to driver's licenses; concerning fire
   trucks; amending K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 8-234b and repealing the existing
   section, by Committee on Transportation.
     HB 2203, An act relating to motor vehicles; concerning the filing
   of notice of security interest; amending K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 8-135 and
   repealing the existing section, by Committee on Transportation.
     HB 2204, An act concerning local planning commissions; relating to
   comprehensive plan provisions addressing stormwater runoff; amending
   K.S.A. 12-747 and repealing the existing section, by Representatives
   Sloan, Flower and Tanner.
   REFERENCE OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS   The following bills
   and resolutions were referred to committees as indicated:
     Appropriations: HB 2192, 2193..
     Business, Commerce and Labor: HB 2176, 2178.
     Calendar and Printing: HCR 5010, 5011.
     Economic Development: HB 2179.
     Environment: HB 2188 (jointly).
     Federal and State Affairs: HB 2174.
     Governmental Organization and Elections: HB 2175.
     Health and Human Services: HB 2180, 2181, 2182, 2183, 2184, 2185.
     Insurance: HB 2189, 2196.
     Judiciary: HB 2186, 2187, 2191, 2194, 2195, 2197.
     Taxation: HB 2190, 2198.
     Tourism: HB 2188 (jointly).
     Utilities: HB 2177.
   COMMUNICATIONS FROM STATE OFFICERS   From Robert Vancrum,
   Chairperson, Residential Building Contractors Task Force, Report to the
   Kansas Legislature on Residential Building Contractors.
     From Senator Don Sallee, Chair, Report of the Task Force on Gas
   Gathering to the 1997 Kansas Legislature.
     The complete reports are kept on file and open for inspection in the
   office of the Chief Clerk.
   INTRODUCTION OF ORIGINAL MOTIONS AND HOUSE RESOLUTIONS   The
   following resolution was introduced and read by title:
   HOUSE RESOLUTION No. 6007--
                            By Representative Dreher
   RESOLUTION memorializing Congress to revise certain laws which prohibit a
   disabled military veteran from receiving both full retirement pay and
   disability compensation benefits.
     WHEREAS, Under a federal law that dates back to the 19th century,
   military veterans are denied concurrent dual receipt of full retirement
   pay and disability compensation benefits; and
     WHEREAS, Military veterans are instead allowed only to receive
   retirement pay or disability compensation benefits or must waive an amount
   of retirement pay equal to the amount of disability compensation benefits;
   and
     WHEREAS, In contrast, federal civilian employees are not subject to such
   a deduction of disability compensation benefits; and
     WHEREAS, A disabled veteran who has held a nonmilitary federal job for
   the requisite durational period required for retirement receives full
   longevity retirement pay, undiminished by the subtraction of disability
   compensation benefits:  Now, therefore,
     Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
   Kansas:  That we do hereby memorialize Congress to change those laws
   which prohibit a disabled military veteran from receiving both full
   retirement pay and disability compensation benefits; and
     Be it further resolved:  That the Chief Clerk of the House of
   Representatives be directed to send enrolled copies of this resolution to
   each member of the Kansas congressional delegation.
   MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS OFFERED ON A PREVIOUS DAY   On motion of Rep.
   Phil Kline, HR 6006, A resolution in memory of Mr. Stan Rose, was
   adopted.
   CONSENT CALENDAR   No objection was made to HB 2042, 2080
   appearing on the Consent Calendar for the first day.
     On motion of Rep. Jennison, the House went into Committee of the Whole,
   with Rep. Shore in the chair.
   COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE   On motion of Rep. Shore, Committee of the
   Whole report, as follows, was adopted:
     Recommended that HR 6004 be adopted.
     On motion of Rep. Cox, HB 2021 be amended on page 2, following
   line 4, by inserting:
     ``Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to affect the status,
   rights or benefits of any officer or employee of the Kansas veterans'
   commission employed by such commission on the effective date of this act.
     For the purpose of this subsection, ``veterans service representative''
   means any officer or employee appointed pursuant to this section whose
   primary duties include:
     (1)  Assisting and representing veterans and their dependents in
   securing benefits from the federal government and the state of Kansas.
     (2)  Providing information and assistance to veterans and dependents in
   obtaining special services and benefits based on knowledge of federal and
   state laws, policies and regulations pertaining to veterans benefits and
   services.''; and HB 2021 be passed as amended.
     Committee report to HB 2083 be adopted and the bill be passed as
   amended.
     The Committee on Transportation recommends HB 2123 be passed
   and, because the committee is of the opinion that the bill is of a
   noncontroversial nature, be placed on the consent calendar.
     Upon unanimous consent, the House referred back to the regular order of
   business, Introduction of Bills and Concurrent Resolutions.
   INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTION   The following bills
   were read by title:
     HB 2205, An act concerning civil procedure; relating to worthless
   checks; amending K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 60-2610 and repealing the existing
   section, by Committee on Judiciary.
     HB 2206, An act concerning civil procedure; relating to costs;
   amending K.S.A. 60-2003 and repealing the existing section, by Committee
   on Judiciary.
     HB 2207, An act concerning civil procedure for limited actions;
   relating to judgments; amending K.S.A. 61-1722 and repealing the existing
   section, by Committee on Judiciary.
     HB 2208, An act concerning crimes and punishment; relating to
   domestic battery; amending K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 21-3412 and repealing the
   existing section, by Committee on Judiciary.
     HB 2209, An act concerning criminal procedure; relating to
   forensic evidence; amending K.S.A. 22-3716 and repealing the existing
   section, by Committee on Judiciary.
     HB 2210, An act concerning state officers and employees; relating
   to the state civil service; amending K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 75-2935 and
   repealing the existing section, by Committee on Appropriations.
     HB 2211, An act concerning the Kansas parole board; amending
   K.S.A. 22-3707 and 223709 and repealing the existing sections, by
   Committee on Appropriations.
     HB 2212, An act concerning salaries and compensation for state
   officers and employees; providing for modification of the pay plan;
   amending K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 75-2938 and repealing the existing section, by
   Committee on Appropriations.
     HB 2213, An act relating to Kansas State University; concerning
   elimination of Kansas State University--Salina, college of technology's
   separate agency status for budget purposes; amending K.S.A. 1996 Supp.
   76-205 and repealing the existing section, by Committee on Appropriations.
     HB 2214, An act concerning social welfare; medical assistance;
   resource determination; amending K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 39-709 and repealing
   the existing section, by Committee on Appropriations.
     HB 2215, An act concerning county roads and highways; relating to
   county bidding procedures; amending K.S.A. 68-1113 and repealing the
   existing section, by Joint Committee on State Building Construction.
     HB 2216, An act concerning townships; relating to compensation of
   township officers; amending K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 80-207 and repealing the
   existing section, by Committee on Governmental Organization and Elections.
     HB 2217, An act concerning certified public accountants; relating
   to permits to practice; amending K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 1-310 and repealing the
   existing section, by Committee on Governmental Organization and Elections.
     HB 2218, An act concerning certain special benefit districts;
   relating to the creation or enlargement thereof; amending K.S.A. 19-270
   and repealing the existing section, by Committee on Governmental
   Organization and Elections.
     HB 2219, An act concerning solid waste; relating to solid waste
   disposal areas exempt from certain requirements; amending K.S.A. 1996
   Supp. 65-3406 and repealing the existing section, by Committee on
   Environment.
     HB 2220, An act authorizing the establishment of state charter
   schools, by Committee on Education.
   REPORT ON ENROLLED RESOLUTIONS   HR 6005 reported correctly
   enrolled and properly signed on February 4, 1997.
     On motion of Rep. Jennison, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m.,
   Wednesday, February 5, 1997.
                                             CHARLENE SWANSON, Journal Clerk.
JANET E. JONES, Chief Clerk.
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