The House met pursuant to adjournment with Speaker Shallenburger in the chair.
The roll was called with 116 members present.
Reps. Lloyd and Nichols were excused on verified illness.
Reps. Carmody, Helgerson, O'Neal, Packer, Powell and Shore were excused on excused
absence by the Speaker.
Prayer by Chaplain Washington:
Gracious Father,
As we come to You today, again we can say
Thank God it's another Friday.
While things were stressing us, You were blessing us,
but still we say thank God it's Friday.
The work has progressed, because again You have blessed,
but we still say thank God it's Friday.
As these men and women debate the concerns of our state,
let the light of Your wisdom show the way.
And when all is said and done,
remind us to turn to someone,
and say Thank God!, Thank God it's Friday.
Now Father, grant us traveling grace to the various parts of our state. Help us to
see that it was You who kept things well at home. Then return us on Monday, with
the heart of the Psalmist in Ps. 100:4. Let us again enter these doors with
thanksgiving.
I come to You in the blessed name of Jesus. Amen.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
The following bills were introduced and read by title:
HB 2752, An act concerning school district finance; providing weighting for maintenance
of preferred pupil/teacher ratio (PTR) classes; amending K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 72-6407 and
repealing the existing section, by Representatives Reardon, Burroughs, Correll, Findley,
Flaharty, Garner, Gilbert, Henderson, Henry, Johnston, Kirk, Klein, Kuether, Larkin, Nich-
ols, Pauls, E. Peterson, Phelps, Ruff, Sawyer, Shriver, Spangler, Storm, Toelkes and Wells.
HB 2753, An act concerning educational loans; relating to forgivable loans for persons
engaged inthe practice of osteopathic medicine, optometry, nursing and teaching; amending
K.S.A. 74-3267a, 74-3268a, 74-3269, 74-3271, 74-3272, 74-3291, 74-3293, 74-3294, 74-
3297, 74-3299, 74-32,100, 74-32,101, 74-32,102, 74-32,103, 74-32,105 and 74-32,106 and
K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 74-3265, 74-3266, 74-3267, 74-3292, 74-3295, 74-3296, 74-3298, 74-
32,104 and 74-32,107 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 74-3246, 74-
3247 and 74-3248, by Committee on Appropriations.
HB 2754, An act concerning mobile homes; relating to mobile home piers; amending
K.S.A. 75-1231 and repealing the existing section, by Committee on Appropriations.
HB 2755, An act relating to income taxation; providing credits therefrom for dependent
education expenses and teaching aid contributions; amending K.S.A. 79-32,117 and repeal-
ing the existing section, by Representatives Landwehr, Aurand, Ballard, Ballou, Boston,
Compton, Cook, Dahl, Dean, Faber, Farmer, Findley, Flower, Franklin, Freeborn, Ger-
inger, Gilbert, Gilmore, Gregory, Haley, Hayzlett, Helgerson, Henry, Horst, Howell, Hu-
merickhouse, Hutchins, Jennison, Kejr, Klein, Phill Kline, P. Long, Mason, Mayans, Mays,
McCreary, Mollenkamp, Morrison, Myers, Neufeld, Nichols, O'Connor, O'Neal, Osborne,
Packer, Palmer, J. Peterson, Pottorff, Powell, Powers, Presta, Ruff, Sawyer, Schwartz, Shal-
lenburger, Shore, Showalter, Shultz, Swenson, Tanner, Thimesch, Toplikar, Vickrey, Vining,
Wagle and Wilson.
HB 2756, An act relating to income taxation; establishing education savings account
contribution deductions; amending K.S.A. 79-32,117 and 79-32,117h and repealing the ex-
isting sections, by Committee on Appropriations.
HB 2757, An act concerning state employees; relating to disciplinary actions; amending
K.S.A. 75-2929d and 75-2949 and repealing the existing sections, by Committee on
Appropriations.
REFERENCE OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
The following bills and resolutions were referred to committees as indicated:
Agriculture: HB 2738.
Business, Commerce and Labor: HB 2742, 2745.
Education: HB 2746, 2747.
Federal and State Affairs: HB 2739, 2740.
Governmental Organization and Elections: SB 397.
Health and Human Services: HB 2735.
Insurance: HB 2741.
Judiciary: HB 2744, 2750, 2751.
Taxation: HCR 5039.
Transportation: HB 2736, 2737.
Utilities: HB 2743.
Select Committee on Higher Education: HB 2748, 2749.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STATE OFFICERS
From James Maag, Chairperson, Kansas Guardianship Program, 1997 Annual Report.
The complete report is kept on file and open for inspection in the office of the Chief
Clerk.
INTRODUCTION OF SENATE BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
The following Senate bills were thereupon introduced and read by title:
SB 404, 405, 409, 411, 412, 423, 425.
INTRODUCTION OF ORIGINAL MOTIONS AND HOUSE RESOLUTIONS
The following resolution was introduced and read by title:
HOUSE RESOLUTION No. 6008--
By Representative Shallenburger
A RESOLUTION urging the department of commerce and housing to seek the
establishment of a world trade center in the Kansas City statistical metropolitan area.
WHEREAS, Foreign export of Kansas goods and services currently constitute an im-
portant portion of the Kansas economy; and
WHEREAS, Export oriented businesses provide quality, high-paying jobs for Kansas
citizens; and
WHEREAS, The establishment of a world trade center in Kansas could greatly enhance
the export of Kansas goods and services: Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Kansas: That the Secretary
of Commerce and Housing be urged to conduct a study assessing the possibility of estab-
lishing a world trade center in the Kansas City statistical metropolitan area. Such study
should include an analysis of the probability of establishing a center and the procedures
which may be necessary to facilitate the center's establishment. The secretary should further
be urged to report the results of the study as a part of the department's 1998 annual report.
CONSENT CALENDAR
No objection was made to HB 2418, 2707 appearing on the Consent Calendar for the
second day.
On motion of Rep. Jennison, the House went into Committee of the Whole, with Rep.
Hutchins in the chair.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
On motion of Rep. Hutchins, Committee of the Whole report, as follows, was adopted:
Recommended that HB 2622 be passed.
Committee report to HB 2408 be adopted and the bill be passed as amended.
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE
Your Committee on Calendar and Printing recommends on requests for resolutions
and certificates that
Request No. 37, by Representatives Spangler and Burroughs, commending Shawn Doyle
for achieving Eagle Scout;
Request No. 38, by Representatives Spangler and Burroughs, commending Mark Levota
for achieving Eagle Scout;
Request No. 39, by Representative Long, honoring Officer Ryan Winfrey for bravery
and service in the line of duty;
Request No. 40, by Representative Long, honoring Officer Tim Soule for bravery and
service in the line of duty;
Request No. 41, by Representative Long, honoring Steven Fielder for 29 years of un-
selfish service to his students and the community;
Request No. 42, by Representative Larkin, congratulating Centralia Girls' Volleyball
Team for winning the 1A State Championship;
Request No. 43, by Representative Dreher, congratulating Ralph and Carol Wallace for
50 year of marriage;
Request No. 44, by Representative Dreher, congratulating Ralph and Lillie Dickerson
on 65 years of marriage;
Request No. 45, by Representative Johnson, congratulating Tammy Carlson for winning
the Kansas Women Owned Business of the Year Award;
Request No. 46, by Representative Johnson, honoring Bob Cortese, outgoing Fort Hays
State University Football Coach;
Request No. 47, by Representative Johnson, honoring Theresa Davidson, 1997 Kansas
Principal of the Year;
Request No. 48, by Representative Johnson, honoring Kay Long, 1998 Oklahoma
StateTeacher of the Year;
Request No. 49, by Representative Johnson, congratulating Keith Hall, winner of the
Milken Family Foundation Award;
Request No. 50, by Representative Johnson, congratulating the Hays Rotary Club on its
75th year;
Request No. 51, by Representative Schwartz, honoring Evalyn Henderson on her 90th
birthday;
Request No. 52, by Representative Larkin, congratulating Sabetha High School Bluejays
on winning the 4A State Football Championship;
be approved and the Chief Clerk of the House be directed to order the printing of said
certificates and order drafting of said resolutions.
On motion of Rep. Jennison, the committee report was adopted.
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 bills were introduced and read by title:
HB 2758, An act concerning higher education; providing for the Kansas comprehensive
grant program; amending K.S.A. 72-6816 and 74-3286 and K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 74-32,120,
74-32,121, 74-32,122, 74-32,123, 74-32,124 and 74-32,125 and repealing the existing sec-
tions; also repealing K.S.A. 74-3290 and K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 72-6107, 72-6108, 72-6109,
72-6110, 72-6111, 72-6112 and 72-6113, by Committee on Appropriations.
HB 2759, An act concerning city elections; relating to qualified electors, by Represen-
tative Mason.
HB 2760, An act concerning the department of transportation; authorizing the secretary
to pay employees for the theft of certain tools or equipment; amending K.S.A. 1997 Supp.
68-416 and repealing the existing section, by Committee on Transportation.
HB 2761, An act concerning grain storage; relating to public warehouseman's license;
waiver; amending K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 34-228 and repealing the existing section, by Com-
mittee on Agriculture.
HB 2762, An act concerning agriculture; relating to county extension councils; amending
K.S.A. 2-611 and repealing the existing section, by Committee on Agriculture.
HB 2763, An act concerning real property; relating to the release of a mortgage or deed
of trust; amending K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 58-2333i and repealing the existing section, by Com-
mittee on Financial Institutions.
HB 2764, An act relating to travel and tourism, financing; amending K.S.A. 79-4801 and
repealing the existing section, by Committee on Tourism.
HB 2765, An act concerning certified public accounts; relating to certain continuing
education requirements; amending K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 1-310 and repealing the existing sec-
tion, by Committee on Business, Commerce and Labor.
HB 2766, An act concerning certified public accountancy; providing for certification of
certain business associations and the imposition of civil fines; amending K.S.A. 1997 Supp.
1-308 and 1-311 and repealing the existing sections, by Committee on Business, Commerce
and Labor.
HB 2767, An act authorizing withdrawal of certain school districts from interlocal co-
operation agreements for the provisions of special education services; amending K.S.A. 1997
Supp. 72-8230 and repealing the existing section, by Representative E. Peterson.
HB 2768, An act relating to property taxation; concerning the valuation of vessels for
such purposes, by Representative Edmonds.
HB 2769, An act concerning certain water districts; relating to the powers and duties of
the governing bodies thereof, by Committee on Governmental Organization and Elections.
REPORT ON ENROLLED RESOLUTIONS
HR 6001, 6007 reported correctly enrolled and properly signed on January 30, 1998.
On motion of Rep. Jennison, the House adjourned until 11:00 a.m., Monday, February
2, 1998.