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. Flaharty and Helgerson were excused on excused absence by the Speaker.
Prayer by guest chaplain, the Rev. Jeff Waugh, pastor, Evangelical Covenant Church,
Lindsborg, and guest of Rep. Shultz:
Father God, as we quiet ourselves before You today, we acknowledge that You
are our Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer.
We also acknowledge that You have always dealt with us in love and faithfulness.
Thank You for Your tender care, for when we face trouble or grief You promise to
take us in Your arms and hold us close to Your heart. Father, we pray that Repre-
sentative Henry Helgerson, his family and his friends would be comforted today by
Your presence in their lives in this time of loss.
Lord, I now ask that you would grant Your wisdom to these leaders that You have
placed over us. May You be honored in the decisions they make and the laws they
decree.
I ask this in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
The following bills were introduced and read by title:
HB 2849, An act concerning certificates of titles; relating to the assignment of titles;
liability; amending K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 8-135 and repealing the existing section, by Repre-
sentative Carmody.
HB 2850, An act establishing the teaching and school administration professional stan-
dards board and the professional practices commission; providing for the appointment, com-
position, powers, duties and functions of such board and commission; amending K.S.A.
72-1371, 72-1372, 72-1374, 72-1381, 72-1383, 72-1387, 72-1388, 72-1389, 72-1392, 72-
1393, 72-1394, 72-1395, 72-1396, 72-8502, 72-8503, 72-8505, 72-8506, 72-8507, 72-8508
and 72-8509 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 72-8504 and 72-8514,
by Committee on Education.
HB 2851, An act concerning charter schools; relating to the establishment and contin-
uation thereof; amending K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 72-1903, 72-1904, 72-1906, 72-1907 and 72-
1910 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 72-1905, by
Committee on Education.
REFERENCE OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
The following bills and resolutions were referred to committees as indicated:
Objection was made to HB 2727 appearing on the Consent Calendar; the bill was placed
on the calendar under the heading of General Orders.
No objection was made to HB 2584; SB 411, 412 appearing on the Consent Calendar
for the second day.
No objection was made to HB 2687, 2718; HCR 5030 appearing on the Consent Cal-
endar for the third day. The bills and resolution were advanced to Final Action on Bills and
Concurrent Resolutions.
FINAL ACTION ON BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
HB 2687, An act concerning vehicles; relating to terminal rent adjustment clauses, was
considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 121; Nays 0; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not
voting: 3.
HB 2718, An act relating to securities; definitions; amending K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 17-1252,
17-1261 and 17-1262 and repealing the existing sections, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 121; Nays 0; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not
voting: 3.
HCR 5030, A concurrent resolution requiring the Attorney General to bring suit against
the State of Nebraska to enforce the provisions of the Republican River Compact, was
considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 120; Nays 1; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not
voting: 3.
HB 2631, An act concerning tourism; special revenue bonds therefor; development of a
motor speedway; amending K.S.A. 12-1777, 79-3620, 79-3620b and 79-3710 and K.S.A.
1997 Supp. 12- 1770, 12-1771, 12-1773, 12-1774 and 12-1775 and repealing the existing
sections, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 86; Nays 35; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not
voting: 3.
Mr. Speaker: I vote yes on HB 2631. This bill has the potential to begin a much needed
economic revitalization of Wyandotte County and a shot in the arm for tourism in Kansas.
With the passage of HB 2631, Kansas City and the State of Kansas have joined the ``Major
Leagues.''--Bill Reardon
Mr. Speaker: I vote no on HB 2631 which I now refer to as the speedway corporation
sweepstakes give away. By consent of the Legislature through passage of this bill, the unified
government of Wyandotte County and the Kansas Department of Commerce have provided
over 143 million dollars to a for-profit corporation which will create less than 50 full time
jobs in the state.
In consideration of this, the corporation agrees not to pay property or sales taxes for 30
years. Wow! If this is what you call economic development, please do not consider my county
for anymore projects as this one already has a price tag of 750 million dollars over 30 years.
The taxpayers of Wyandotte County alone cannot afford to help the state of Kansas solve
its tourism problem. That's what this bill does and it is unequivocally poor public policy. I
vote no.-- Doug Spangler
Mr. Speaker: Although our County needs NASCAR, today I chose to represent the
people and not powerful organizations/high priced lobbyists. Having sworn to protect/defend
Kansas from all enemies (foreign or domestic), I can't support an irresponsible, reckless
policy which takes current 10 year property tax abatements to 30 years. Wyandotte County
has a shrinking tax base with record losses of both business and population. For: the tax-
payers of the 34th (who benefit little here); the homesteaders forced from their homes (who
deserve 200%); the small business owner (who T.I.F.'s should benefit) . . . and former
Rep. Long (who I disagreed with sometimes but not today) . . . Mr.Speaker, I vote NO
on HB 2631.--David Haley
On motion of Rep. Jennison, the House went into Committee of the Whole, with Rep.
Mollenkamp in the chair.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
On motion of Rep. Mollenkamp, Committee of the Whole report, as follows, was adopted:
Recommended that HB 2618 be passed.
Committee report to HB 2419 be adopted; also, on motion of Rep. Phill Kline be
amended on page 3, after line 16, by inserting:
``New Sec. 5. No fine or other penalty, except cease and desist orders for which sub-
sequent hearings are provided, shall be imposed by the state corporation commission except
after notice and an opportunity for hearing in accordance with the Kansas administrative
procedure act.'';
By renumbering the remaining sections accordingly;
In the title, in line 10, by striking all after ``concerning''; in line 11, by striking ``of law''
and inserting ``the state corporation commission; relating to certain violations of laws relating
to oil and gas and penalties therefor; requiring certain procedures prior to imposition of
penalties''; and HB 2419 be passed as amended.
Committee report to HB 2621 be adopted and the bill be passed as amended.
Committee report to SB 8 be adopted and the bill be passed as amended.
Committee report to SB 9 be adopted; also, on motion of Rep. Carmody be amended
on page 50, in line 20, before ``56-347'' by inserting ``56-344, 56-346,''; in line 21, after ``47-
816'' by inserting ``, 56-345'';
In the title, on page 1, in line 15, after ``through'' by inserting ``56-344, 56-346 and''; also
in line 15, before the period by inserting ``and K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 56-345'';
Also, on motion of Rep. Larkin to amend SB 9, Rep. Shore offered a motion to rerefer
the bill to Committee on Judiciary. The motion subsequently was withdrawn. The question
then reverted back to the motion of Rep. Larkin to amend, which was withdrawn, and the
bill be passed as amended.
INTRODUCTION OF ORIGINAL MOTIONS
On emergency motion of Rep. Jennison pursuant to House Rule 2311, HB 2419, 2621, 2618; SB 8, 9 were advanced to Final Action on Bills and Concurrent Resolutions.
FINAL ACTION ON BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
HB 2419, An act concerning the state corporation commission; relating to certain vio-
lations of laws relating to oil and gas and penalties therefor; requiring certain procedures
prior to imposition of penalties; amending K.S.A. 55-708, 55-904, 55-1004 and 55-1005 and
repealing the existing sections, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 119; Nays 0; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not
voting: 5.
Absent or not voting: Farmer, Flaharty, Helgerson, Lloyd, Ray.
The bill passed, as amended.
HB 2621, An act designating a part of United States highway 77 as the Walnut Valley
Greenway; amending K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 68-1010 and repealing the existing section, was
considered on final action.
Call of the House was demanded.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 113; Nays 7; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not
voting: 4.
Absent or not voting: Farmer, Flaharty, Helgerson, Lloyd.
The bill passed, as amended.
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, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 90; Nays 30; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not
voting: 4.
Absent or not voting: Farmer, Flaharty, Helgerson, Lloyd.
The bill passed, as amended.
SB 9, An act enacting the uniform partnership act; amending K.S.A. 17-2708, 56-1a604
and 60-2313 and K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 17-5903, 47-816 and 58-3062 and repealing the existing
sections; also repealing K.S.A. 56-301 through 56-344, 56-346 and 56-347 and K.S.A. 1997
Supp. 56-345, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 120; Nays 0; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not
voting: 4.
Absent or not voting: Farmer, Flaharty, Helgerson, Lloyd.
The bill passed, as amended.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
The Committee on Utilities recommends HB 2649 be amended by substituting a new
bill to be designated as ``Substitute for HOUSE BILL No. 2649,'' as follows:
``SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL No. 2649
By Committee on Utilities
``AN ACT concerning telecommunications; prescribing procedures for changes in a cus-
tomer's primary carrier of long distance service; providing penalties for violations.''; and
the substitute bill be passed.
(Sub. HB 2649 was thereupon introduced and read by title.)
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 2852, An act relating to sales taxation; exempting sales of certain coins and bullion
therefrom; amending K.S.A. 79-3606 and repealing the existing section, by Committee on
Taxation.
HB 2853, An act concerning school districts; authorizing the collection of fees for main-
tenance of kindergarten for full school days; imposing certain limitations, by Committee on
Education.
REPORT ON ENGROSSED BILLS
HB 2631 reported correctly engrossed February 9, 1998.
On motion of Rep. Jennison, the House adjourned until 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February
10, 1998.