January 14, 1998
Journal of the House
THIRD DAY
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Hall of the House of Representatives, Topeka, KS,
Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
The House met pursuant to adjournment with Speaker Shallenburger in the chair.
The roll was called with 121 members present.
Rep, Lloyd was excused on verified illness.
Reps. Dean, Henderson and Powell were excused on excused absence by the Speaker.
Prayer by Chaplain Washington:
Heavenly Father,
One Charles Wadsworth was quoted as saying ``Nothing improves a person's hear-
ing as much as praise.'' We thank You today for the many praises and expressions of
gratefulness that we receive, and in some ways Lord, it does enhance our hearing.
Lord, is it possible that praising You somehow enhances Your hearing us? Is that
why the Psalmist said in Psalms 34 that he would praise You at all times . . . that
praise for You would continually be in his mouth?
Lord, we really don't know if it improves our being heard but certainly You are
worthy of all praise. Your mercy toward us, in saving us from what we deserve is
praiseworthy. Your grace toward us, in blessing us with what we don't deserve is
praiseworthy. We praise You for the privilege of prayer and we thank You for Your
promise to hear.
I come to You in the Name of Christ Jesus, Amen and Amen
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
The following bills were introduced and read by title:
HB 2615, An act concerning the Kansas public employees retirement system; relating to
the retirement system for judges; purchase of service credit for certain military service, by
Representatives Geringer, Henry and Packer.
HB 2616, An act relating to sales taxation; exempting membership dues to military or-
ganizations therefrom; amending K.S.A. 79-3603 and repealing the existing section, by Rep-
resentative P. Long.
HB 2617, An act relating to the taxation of motor vehicle fuels; concerning electronic
filing; allowing certain tax credits; amending K.S.A. 79-3464c and repealing the existing
section, by Committee on Transportation.
HB 2618, An act relating to certificates of title; concerning fees; amending K.S.A. 1997
Supp. 8-135, 8-135a, 8-139, 8-145, 8-170, 8-171, 8-198 and 74-2013 and repealing the
existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 8-198a, by Committee on Transportation.
HB 2619, An act concerning the electric utility industry; relating to competition in retail
sales ofelectric generation service; enacting the electric utility restructuring act; amending
K.S.A. 66-128e, 66-128f, 66-128g, 75-4319 and 79-1439 and K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 45-221 and
66-128 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 66-1,159 through 66-1,165,
66-1,168, 66-1,169a and 66-1,169c and K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 66-1,158 and 66-1,169b, by Com-
mittee on Utilities.
HB 2620, An act concerning certified public accountancy; civil fines; amending K.S.A.
1997 Supp. 1-311 and repealing the existing section, by Committee on Business, Commerce
and Labor.
HB 2621, An act designating a part of United States highway 77 as the Walnut Valley
Greenway, by Representative Shriver.
REFERENCE OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
The following bills and resolutions were referred to committees as indicated:
Appropriations: HB 2613.
Taxation: HB 2614.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STATE OFFICERS
From the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Waste Manage-
ment, in accordance with K.S.A. 65-3424 [cf6]et seq., Kansas Waste Tire Management Program,
Annual Report, SFY--1997.
From the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Waste Manage-
ment, Kansas Household Hazardous Waste Program, Report to the Legislature, SFY--1997.
From the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Water, Kansas
Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund, Annual Report for Federal Fiscal Year 1997.
From Barbara J. Hinton, Legislative Post Auditor, Performance Audit Report, Reviewing
the State's Investment in Venture Capital.
From E. Dean Carlson, Secretary of Transportation, Kansas Department of Transpor-
tation, Report to the Governor and the 1998 Legislature.
From M.L. Korphage, Director, Kansas Corporation Commission, Remediation Site
Status Report and Abandoned Oil and Gas Well Status Report.
The complete reports are kept on file and open for inspection in the office of the Chief
Clerk.
APPOINTMENT OF SELECT COMMITTEES
January 14, 1998
Ms. Janet E. Jones
Chief Clerk of the House
Dear Ms. Jones:
In accordance with Rule 1103 of the House of Representatives, I am establishing two select
committees and have appointed the following Representatives to them:
Select Committee on Higher Education: Adkins, Chair; Kejr, Vice-Chair; Howell,
Weber.
McKechnie, Ranking Minority Member; Garner, Helgerson and Pauls.
Select Committee on Frontier 2000: Shallenburger, Chair; Glasscock, Jennison, Phill
Kline, Mays, O'Neal, Wagle.
Sawyer, Vice-Chair; Alldritt, Ballard, Krehbiel, Larkin, Reardon.
Sincerely,
Tim Shallenburger
Speaker of the House of Representatives
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
The Committee on Rules and Journal recommends HR 6001 be adopted.
The Committee on Governmental Organization and Elections recommends HB
2545, 2548, 2552, 2554, 2556, 2557, 2559, 2561, 2562, 2565, 2566, 2567, 2595 be
passed and, because the committee is of the opinion that the bills are of a noncontroversial
nature, be placed on the consent calendar.
The Committee on Governmental Organization and Elections recommends HB
2564 be amended on page 1, in line 14, by striking the comma following ``13-14,112''; in
line 15, by striking all preceding ``are'' and inserting ``and 13-1901'';
Also on page 1, in the title, in line 10, by striking ``, 13-1901, 13-1903 and 13-1904'' and
inserting ``and 13-1901''; and the bill be passed as amended.
Upon unanimous consent, the House referred back to the regular order of business,
Introduction of Bills and Concurrent Resolutions.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
The following bill was introduced and read by title:
HB 2622, An act concerning the dental practices act; concerning dental services for
dentally indigent persons; amending K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 65-1456 and 65-1466 and repealing
the existing sections, by Health Care Reform Legislative Oversight Committee.
On motion of Rep. Jennison, the House adjourned until 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January
15, 1998.
CHARLENE SWANSON, Journal Clerk.
JANET E. JONES, Cheif Clerk.