The Senate was called to order by Vice-President Alicia Salisbury.
The roll was called with thirty-seven senators present.
Senators Corbin, Downey and Oleen were excused.
Invocation by Chaplain Fred S. Hollomon:
Heavenly Father,
All of us soon learn that we will face adversity through life. The apostle Paul
advised us to not be overcome by evil, but to overcome evil with good. (Romans
12:21)
We also learn that sometimes bad experiences turn out for the good. Such as when
Joseph told his brothers, who had sold him into slavery, that what they intended for
evil had turned out to be good. Having risen to be Secretary of Agriculture in Egypt
he was used by God to save his family and a whole nation from starvation.
So often the problem is not the adversity, but how we choose to deal with it.
So help us, O God,
To turn opposition into opportunity;
To weave spurs out of thorns;
To convert walls into hurdles;
To build bridges over troubled waters;
To turn chasms into challenges;
To use criticism for correction;
To consider failure as a lesson;
To turn adversity into an adventure.
And remind us to take everything to You in prayer.
I pray in the Name of Jesus,
Amen
REFERENCE OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
The following bills were referred to Committees as indicated:
Commerce: HB 2982.
Education: HCR 5049 (separately).
Ways and Means: HCR 5049 (separately).
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS TO CONCUR OR NONCONCUR
On motion of Senator Emert the Senate nonconcurred in the House amendments to SB 298 and requested a conference committee be appointed.
The Vice-President appointed Senators Emert, Pugh and Hensley as a conference com-
mittee on the part of the Senate.
INTRODUCTION OF ORIGINAL MOTIONS AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS
Senators Karr, Biggs, Brownlee, Clark, Huelskamp, Praeger and Vidricksen introduced
the following Senate resolution, which was read:
SENATE RESOLUTION No. 1831--
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the 1998 Kansas Master Teachers.
WHEREAS, Seven educators have been named 1998 Kansas Master Teachers by Em-
poria State University and will be honored April 1 by a series of events at Emporia State
University; and
WHEREAS, The Kansas Master Teacher award was established by Emporia State Uni-
versity in 1954, and over 400 Kansas educators have been honored since the program was
established; and
WHEREAS, The awards are presented annually to teachers who have served the pro-
fession long and well, and who also typify the good qualities of earnest and conscientious
teachers; and
WHEREAS, Candidates for the awards are nominated by local teacher associations, ed-
ucational organizations and school faculties. A committee representing educational organi-
zations across the state selected the 1998 winners; and
WHEREAS, The 1998 Kansas Master Teachers are: Brian ``Chip'' Anderson, a mathe-
matics teacher at Central Junior High School in Lawrence; Candy Birch, an English and
reporting teacher at Olathe North High School; Janeen Brown, a third-grade teacher at
WaKeeney Grade School; Elizabeth Cronemeyer, a fifth-grade teacher at Tonganoxie El-
ementary School; Floyd ``Stan'' Standridge, guidance counselor at Salina High School South;
Shirley Stein, language arts teacher at Sullivan Elementary School in Ulysses; and Carol
Strickland, a language arts teacher at Emporia High School; and
WHEREAS, The 1998 Master Teachers will be entertained and honored at a dinner on
April 1 at Emporia State University; and
WHEREAS, All Kansans are proud of these outstanding educators and thank them for
their commitment to their profession: Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas: That we congratulate and commend
the 1998 Kansas Master Teachers; and
Be it further resolved: That the Secretary of the Senate be directed to send enrolled
copies of this resolution to Brian ``Chip'' Anderson, 1412 Pin Oak, Lawrence, Kansas 66044;
Candy Birch, 15830 W. 141 Terr., Olathe, Kansas 66062; Janeen Brown, 825 N. Main St.,
WaKeeney, Kansas 67672; Elizabeth Cronemeyer, School, 20599 Snake Farm Road,
Lawrence, Kansas 66044; Floyd ``Stan'' Standridge, 710 Post Oak Lane, Salina, Kansas
67401; Shirley Stein, 112 N. Wilson, Ulysses, Kansas 67880; and Carol Strickland, 1788
County Road P5, Emporia, Kansas 66801.
On emergency motion of Senator Karr SR 1831 was adopted unanimously.
Senator Praeger introduced the following Senate resolution, which was read:
SENATE RESOLUTION No. 1832--
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Sadie Caplan.
WHEREAS, A design submitted by Sadie Caplan, a ninth grader at Southwest Junior
High School in Lawrence, has been selected for a new line of ``Wild Style'' bandages made
by Curad; and
WHEREAS, Sadie Caplan's flowery design was one of six from 30,000 entries selected
to be printed on Curad bandages and to be marketed as ``Designed by Kids, for Kids''; and
WHEREAS, Curad bandages bearing Caplan's design are now on sale throughout the
country; and
WHEREAS, When you have your next ``ouchie'', Sadie Caplan will have you covered;
and
WHEREAS, This award recognizes the creativity, initiative and entrepreneurship of Kan-
sas Kids: Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas: That we congratulate and commend
Sadie Caplan for her winning design for Curad bandages; and
Be it further resolved: That the Secretary of the Senate be directed to provide an en-
rolled copy of this resolution to Sadie Caplan, 1117 Williamsburg Court, Lawrence, Kansas
66049.
On emergency motion of Senator Praeger SR 1832 was adopted unanimously.
Senator Praeger and members of the Senate welcomed and congratulated Sadie Caplan
for her winning design. Accompanying Sadie, were her parents, Nancy and Rich Caplan,
sister, Emmie and Sari Seiken, Curad Representative, New York City, New York.
Senators Huelskamp, Bleeker, Brownlee, Clark, Corbin, Donovan, Gilstrap, Hardenbur-
ger, Harrington, Hensley, Jones, Jordan, Kerr, Lawrence, Morris, Pugh, Ranson, Salmans,
Schraad, Steffes, Steineger, Tyson and Umbarger introduced the following Senate resolu-
tion, which was read:
SENATE RESOLUTION No. 1833--
A RESOLUTION encouraging school systems in Kansas to adopt the Eddie Eagle Ele-
mentary Gun Safety Education Program of the National Rifle Association with the view
to preventing accidental firearm-related injuries to children and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Teaching children to act safely around firearms is a critical step in the effort
to reduce the number of firearm-related accidents among children; and
WHEREAS, The Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun Safety Education Program teaches the
fundamentals of firearms safety to children in an effective and enjoyable way, communi-
cating to them the lifesaving message offered by the program: ``If you see a gun, STOP
Don't touch. Leave the area. Tell an adult.''; and
WHEREAS, The nationally-recognized Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun Safety Education
Program has been used by more than 10,000 public or private schools and law enforcement
agencies, and has reached over 10 million children since 1988; and
WHEREAS, The Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun Safety Education Program has been
presented the 1994 Golden Achievement Award of the National School Public Relations
Association, the 1995 National Education Award of the American Legion, and the 1996
Award of Merit from the National Safety Council's Awards & Recognition Committee of
the Youth Activities Division; and
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Kansas also encourages civic activists and com-
munity volunteers to adopt and promote this important program: Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas: That, in recognition of the facts
contained in the preamble of this resolution, the Senate encourages civic and community
service organizations which are concerned about the safety and well-being of the children
of our state to help provide funding for the Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun Safety Education
Program at the local level; and
Be it further resolved: That the Senate hereby encourages the State Board of Education
to promote the use of the Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun Safety Education Program in our
schools to help prevent firearm-related accidents among children; and
Be it further resolved: That the Senate commends the National Rifle Association for its
diligence and service in developing the Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun Safety Education
Program and making it available for use in our communities; and
Be it further resolved: That as a formal expression of the sentiment of the Senate the
Secretary of the Senate is hereby directed to transmit enrolled copies of this resolution to
the State Board of Education and to the Commissioner of Education at 120 S.E. 10th
Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66612-1182.
On emergency motion of Senator Huelskamp SR 1833 was adopted unanimously.
Senator Kerr introduced the following Senate resolution, which was read:
SENATE RESOLUTION No. 1834--
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Boy Scout Troop 301.
WHEREAS, Boy Scout Troop 301, Hutchinson, has produced 500 Eagle Scouts. This
accomplishment will be celebrated with a ceremony March 28, 1998, with Governor Graves
being the keynote speaker; and
WHEREAS, No other scout troop in the nation of Troop 301's size has ever accom-
plished this amazing achievement. Of the 52,688 scout troop's nationwide, about 2% of the
members achieve Eagle Scout status; in Troop 301, the number is over 50%; and
WHEREAS, Scout Troop 301, which was established in 1917, was the first troop in this
part of the country and was known for years as Troop 1. The first eagle scout from the troop
was Charles Grimes Colladay, who achieved this honor in 1931. He is the oldest living
former Scoutmaster of Troop 1; and
WHEREAS, Scout Troop 301 currently has 47 scouts, their community service activities
include: Adopt-a-highway; opening flag ceremony at National Junior College Athletic As-
sociation National Basketball Tournament; march of dimes parade; get-out-the vote cam-
paign; research for the historic Fox Theater; trails and bridges at Sand Hills State Park; and
soup kitchen and Hutchinson Library improvements: Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas: That we congratulate and commend
Boy Scout Troop 301 for its many accomplishments and wish it great success in the future;
and
Be it further resolved: That the Secretary of the Senate be directed to provide three
enrolled copies of this resolution to Rick Roberts, 9 W. 22nd, Hutchinson, Kansas 67502,
and one enrolled copy to Charles Colladay, 22 Pawnee Drive, Hutchinson, Kansas 67502,
Homer Jennings, 205 Buckskin Drive, Hutchinson, Kansas 67502, Paul Dillon, 207 Kisiwa
Parkway, Hutchinson, Kansas 67502, Jim Gilliland, 5106 E. 30th, Hutchinson, Kansas
67502, Ed Johnson, 102 Kisiwa Parkway, Hutchinson, Kansas 67502, Ken Pierce, Jr., 4700
W. 26th, Lawrence, Kansas 66047 and Hal Dick, c/o Rick Roberts, 9 W. 22nd, Hutchinson,
Kansas 67502.
On emergency motion of Senator Kerr SR 1834 was adopted unanimously.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Committee on Judiciary recommends HB 2626, 2627, 2789 be passed.
Also HB 2126, as amended by House Committee, be amended on page 2, in line 5, by
striking all after ``corporation''; by striking all in lines 6 through 8; in line 9, by striking all
before the period and inserting ``organized under the professional corporation law of Kan-
sas''; and the bill be passed as amended.
HB 2854, as amended by House Committee, be amended on page 1, in line 19, by
striking ``and'' and inserting ``or''; in line 23, after ``if'' by inserting a colon; also in line 23,
by striking ``the'' the first time it appears and inserting ``The''; in line 32, after the comma,
by inserting ``by''; in line 33, after ``kept'' by inserting ``who'';
On page 2, by striking all in line 4; in line 5, by striking ``or county, the'' and inserting
``which'' and the bill be passed as amended.
REPORT ON ENROLLED BILLS
SB 472, 473 reported correctly enrolled, properly signed and presented to the Governor
on March 20, 1998.
On motion of Senator Emert the Senate adjourned until 2:30 p.m., Monday, March 23,
1998.