Topeka, KS, Wednesday, February 10, 1999, 11:00 a.m.
The House met pursuant to adjournment with Speaker pro tem Mays in the chair.
The roll was called with 122 members present.
Reps. Johnston and Kuether were excused on verified illness.
Rep. Dean was excused on excused absence by the Speaker.
Prayer by Chaplain Svoboda:
Heavenly Father,
You are called Prince of Peace,
and God of Love.
It is Your will that we live in peace,
and love one another.
We thank you today especially
for the Allied Officers present with us,
and their families and friends at home.
Help us to understand that people all over the world
are your children.
Lead us to enact legislation that reflects
love for all people,
and a desire for peace in our world.
Amen.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Rep. Wilk.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
The following bills were introduced and read by title:
HB 2371, An act concerning the code of civil procedure; relating to garnishment; orders;
answers of garnishee; forms; amending K.S.A. 60-717 and 60-718 and repealing the existing
sections, by Committee on Judiciary.
HB 2372, An act concerning the retirement system for justices and judges; retirement
age; amending K.S.A. 20-2608 and repealing the existing section, by Committee on Judiciary.
HB 2373, An act relating to consumer protection; concerning motor vehicle warranties;
amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 50-645 and repealing the existing section, by Committee on
Judiciary.
HB 2374, An act concerning children in need of care; relating to placement; protective
custody; amending K.S.A. 38-1542 and 38-1568 and K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 38-1502 and 38-
1528 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 38-1502c, by
Committee on Judiciary.
HB 2375, An act concerning crimes and punishment; endangering a child; amending
K.S.A. 21-3608 and repealing the existing section, by Committee on Judiciary.
HB 2376, An act concerning crimes and punishment; abuse of a child; amending K.S.A.
21-3609 and repealing the existing section, by Committee on Judiciary.
HB 2377, An act concerning the juvenile intake and assessment system; relating to
statements made by juveniles; amending K.S.A. 75-7023 and repealing the existing section,
by Committee on Judiciary.
HB 2378, An act concerning crimes and punishment; relating to injury or harassment by
laser pointer; prescribing penalty therefor, by Representative Toplikar.
HB 2379, An act relating to reducing deer population along state highways, by
Representative O'Brien.
HB 2380, An act concerning apprenticeship programs; relating to eligibility for training
funds; amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 74-5065 and repealing the existing section, by
Representative Grant.
HB 2381, An act establishing the school district technology grant program; amending
K.S.A. 72-3703, 72-3710, 72-6428, 79-4803 and 79-4804 and repealing the existing sections,
by Representative Horst.
HB 2382, An act concerning school district finance; authorizing the imposition of school
district retailers' sales taxes and school district income taxes for the purpose of financing
local option budgets, by Representative Horst.
HB 2383, An act concerning school districts; relating to employment of persons in
classified positions; authorizing boards of education to receive certain information, by
Representative Horst.
HB 2384, An act concerning school district finance; authorizing the imposition of school
district retailers' sales taxes for the purpose of financing technology plans, by Representative
Horst.
HB 2385, An act concerning elections; relating to the presidential preference primary;
amending K.S.A. 25-4507 and repealing the existing section, by Representative Powell.
HB 2386, An act relating to income taxation; imposing a tax upon income derived from
certain state controversy settlement agreements; amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 79-32,110
and repealing the existing section, by Representative Powell.
HB 2387, An act concerning motor vehicle air-conditioning refrigerants; amending K.S.A.
8-1747 and repealing the existing section, by Representative McCreary.
HB 2388, An act concerning private elementary or secondary schools; allowing children
instructed at such schools to participate in interscholastic extracurricular activities on behalf
of public schools; amending K.S.A. 72-132 and K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 72-130 and 72-6407 and
repealing the existing sections, by Representative McCreary (By request).
HB 2389, An act concerning reorganization of the state executive department; creation
of a division of professional regulation within the department of health and environment;
functions and structure thereof; amending K.S.A. 47-821, 47-822, 47-824, 47-829, 47-830,
47-840, 65-2840a, 65-2865, 65-2874, 65-3506, 65-3507, 65-5904, 65-5905, 65-5907, 65-
5908, 65-6128, 65-6502, 65-6503, 65-6507, 74-1406, 74-1504, 74-7502 and 74-7503 and
K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 39-923, 65-1903, 65-1904, 65-1905, 65-1907, 65-1908, 65-2809, 65-2811,
65-2828, 65-2836, 65-2852, 65-2861, 65-2896, 65-3502, 65-3503, 65-3505, 65-5902, 65-
5909, 65-5911, 65-5913, 65-6110, 65-6111, 65-6127, 65-6129, 65-6129b, 65-6129c, 65-6133,
65-6501, 65-6506, 65-6508,65-6512, 74-1106, 74-1606, 74-2702a, 74-7501 and 74-7507 and
repealing the existing sections, by Kansas 2000 Select Committee.
HB 2390, An act concerning counties; relating to county officers, by Representative
Hayzlett.
HB 2391, An act concerning driving privileges; imposing school completion or attendance
requirements upon certain persons as a condition of licensing for the privilege of operating
a motor vehicle; amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 8-255 and repealing the existing section, by
Committee on Transportation.
HB 2392, An act concerning adult care homes; care provided by unlicensed persons;
amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 39-936 and repealing the existing section, by Committee on
Health and Human Services.
HB 2393, An act concerning adult care homes; employees thereof; amending K.S.A.
1998 Supp. 39-970 and repealing the existing section, by Committee on Health and Human
Services.
REFERENCE OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
The following bills and resolutions were referred to committees as indicated:
Appropriations: HB 2337, 2350, 2355, 2366, 2369.
Business, Commerce and Labor: HB 2353, 2354.
Education: HB 2334, 2341, 2348, 2349, 2357.
Environment: HB 2370.
Federal and State Affairs: HB 2368.
Governmental Organization and Elections: HB 2340, 2346, 2358; ERO 29.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
Announcing passage of SB 3, 14, 22, 43, 47, 69, 75, 87, 88, 120, 122, 130.
Announcing adoption of Sub. SCR 1608.
Also, announcing adoption of HB 2001, as amended.
INTRODUCTION OF SENATE BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
The following Senate bills and concurrent resolution were thereupon introduced and read
by title:
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Special guests of the day were the International Officers from the Command and General
Staff College, Fort Leavenworth.
Rep. Ruff addressed the following remarks:
Mr. Speaker, Brigadier General John R. Wood, Members of the Kansas House of
Representatives:
With pride and much admiration, I am privileged to introduce to you the International
Officers attending the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth. This is
my seventh year to stand before you as one of the three House members who serve the
people of Leavenworth County. It is my particular honor to represent Fort Leavenworth in
the Kansas House.
Fort Leavenworth is a truly unique community because what sets it apart is the presence
of the Army's Command and General Staff College. In those halls of academia are educated
the Army's best and brightest. And for the 105th year, the college has also welcomed officers
from around the world. And yes they too are their country's best and brightest.
As you take the time today to welcome 89 officers from 75 countries, please see them
more than just a flag displayed under the doom of our Capitol. Because each of these
international officers possess their own unique qualities. For openers, they bring 89 wives
and 134 children. While here these fathers have celebrated the births of four ``American''
babies, but as is often the case when serving your country, three of them have not been
home for the births of their children.
You will also find among their number one student who is an Olympian and national
coach of his country's table tennis team.
During the Gulf War, one of the students personally captured or caused to surrender an
entire Iraqi battalion. He was later personally honored by his country's ruling monarch with
a bravery award.
Yet, another student is currently studying for his doctorate in military sciences.
Several of the International Officers served as battalion or brigade commanders during
their country's civil war for independence.
Two of the students are Navy officers with one the equivalent of a Navy seal and the
other a Marine; yet, another is in the Air Force.
At least 30 percent of the International Officers we welcome here today served on at least
one ``Peace Keeping Task Force'' under the United Nations or afterwards.
The International officers we welcome today in this beautiful and historic Representative
Hall have already had a glimpse of our Kansas history. Andrew Reeder, who we honor as
one of the state's leading forces for statehood, began his service at Fort Leavenworth as the
first Kansas territorial governor.
Long considered the pioneer crossroads for the famous Santa Fe and Oregon trails, Fort
Leavenworth is the oldest Army post in continuous existence west of the Mississippi River.
Founded in 1827, the fort was chosen in 1881 as the site for the school that would later
become the Army Command and General Staff College.
These International Officers are walking in the footsteps of past students and
instructorsGeorge C. Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, George Patton, and Kansas' own
Dwight D. Eisenhower. In addition, they are learning in what one can fairly and accurately
say is one of the finest learning institutions in the world. Military strategies and tactics are
studied, practiced, and understood.
It is here that these good leaders are developed into great leaders. So as you can see,
these men who are the best and brightest from around the world are definitely more than
their flags.
So, take the time to personally welcome the International Officers from Fort
Leavenworth.
And now I yield to Rep. Wilk.
Rep. Wilk addressed the following remarks:
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives: It gives me great pleasure
to welcome to our House chambers the International members of the 1999 Command and
General Staff College.
This morning I have the opportunity to introduce the numerous countries that are
represented. Before sharing the names of those countries, on behalf of the Kansas House
of Representatives I want to thank each of our U.S. and allied active or retired military
personnel.
Occasionally we have the opportunity to recognize local, and national peace keepers.
Today we have the opportunity to recognize the international peace keepers.
I want to thank you for what you do and what you represent. Every day of the legislative
session we have the opportunity to free and open debate of countless ideas. The debate is
often spirited and colorful. It is only fitting that we take a moment to remind ourselves that
this spirited debate was made possible, and continues to be made possible, because of the
sacrifices of committed individuals willing to wear a military uniform and defend freedom.
Just as the world has become more complicated so too has defending freedom. We need
the assistance of our allies. In our gallery today are the officers that provide the leadership
to help make the world a ``safer place to be.'' Again, on behalf of the Kansas House of
Representatives I say thank you!! Now Mr. Speaker, I give you the countries represented
in our gallery today.
Albania - Major Kristaq Xharo
Argentina - Major Jorge Mario Vega, Major Diego Luis Suner
Australia - Major Gregory Peter Walters, Major Gregory Charles Bilton
Austria - Lieutenant Colonel Reinhard Trischak
Bahrain - Major Salem Mohamed Abdul Razaq Al Shaikh
Bangladesh - Major Sajjadul Haque
Barbados - Major Neville Anderson Brathwaite
Belarus - Captain Dmitri B. Svirski
Belgium - Major Johan De Laere
Benin - Major Roger Djogba
Bosnia and Herzegovina - Major Mirsad Pajevic
Botswana - Major Bigman Phaladze
Brazil - Lieutenant Colonel Luiz Felipe Linhares Gomes
Bulgaria - Lieutenant Colonel Emil Borislavov Miltchev
Canada - Major Stephen Charles Saulnier, Major Ian Clarence Hope
Switzerland - Lieutenant Colonel Andreas Boelsterli
Taiwan - Mr. Lo, Chin-Lin
Thailand - Major Thitichai Tiantong
Tunisia - Major Bouhlila Taoufik
Turkey - Major Ayhan Guler
Uganda - Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Gutti
Ukraine - Lieutenant Colonel Pavlo M. Synytsia
United Arab Emirates - Major Abdul Salam A. Al Khazraji
United Kingdom - Major Andrew Michael Pullan, Major Peter John Langford
Venezuela - Lieutenant Colonel Alexis Manuel Navarrete Toro, Lieutenant Colonel
Wayme Jose Marin Ocanto
Zimbabwe - Major Arnold Gumbo
Rep. Crow addressed the following remarks:
It is indeed my honor and privilege to welcome the international officers to the Kansas
House of Representatives. On behalf of our state and our home community of Leavenworth
County, we are proud to host you and your families while you attend the Fort Leavenworth
Command and General Staff College.
These 90 young officers from 76 countries come to our country for a year of intensive
study at what is the finest senior tactical school in the world. At Fort Leavenworth, they
walk the paths where Custer, Grant, Sherman, MacArthur, Patton, Eisenhower and Colin
Powell walked. From this group, as from past classes, there will probably be future heads
of state, cabinet members, ambassadors and military leaders in countries around the world.
During their stay in our community, both military and civilian families will sponsor the
international officers and their family members. We are indeed privileged in Leavenworth
to host not only these fine officers but their wives and children. They live in our
neighborhoods, shop in our stores, and attend our schools. They enrich our community by
sharing with us their culture, their countries and their friendship.
I traveled with my military family to foreign assignments during my childhood. I know
that it is difficult for your wives and children to be far away from their home and family. I
hope that each of you and members of your families will benefit from living in our country
and enjoy your tour here, because we are so much richer for having all of you with us.
Enjoy your visit in our Capitol today and, when you return to your family, please tell your
wives and children that we are pleased to have you as our guests. I am indeed proud to
welcome 90 of the world's greatest officers to our state, to our capitol and to our
Representative Hall.
Brigadier General John R. Wood, Deputy Commandant, U.S. Army Command and
General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, addressed the following remarks:
Mr. Speaker, distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, Thank you for
inviting me to speak today. Thank you Representative Ruff for the introduction.
On behalf of the Commander of the Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, and
the Commandant of the Command and General Staff College, Lieutenant General Mike
Steele, I'd like to thank you for hosting us today.
We at Fort Leavenworth anticipate and greatly value this annual opportunity to visit our
state capital, and enjoy the singular honor of addressing you in this chamber. It struck me
as I prepared these remarks that I will be the last Command and General Staff College
Deputy Commandant to dress the Kansas state representatives in this century. The
impending dawn of a new millennium affords this unique opportunity to reflect on Fort
Leavenworth's long relationship with Kansas...and the Army's long record of service to the
nation. For almost two hundred years, historic Fort Leavenworth has stood at the geographic
and military intellectual crossroads of our nation. We are proud of the fort's contributions
to the nation's security and growth...we remain intensely proud of our Kansas heritage...and
we value our continued reputation as the premier military educational institution in the
world. Fort Leavenworth-where the past informs the future-looks ahead with great
anticipation to the challenges of a complex world environment, and to our role of developing
and educating leaders of character and competence in the art and science of land operations.
Leaders of character and competence-a special goal of our institution. I have the honor
today of escorting and introducing to you, 89 international students from this year's
Command and General Staff Officers' Course who come today to witness a defining element
of American character-democracy in action. Since 1894, Command and General Staff
College has educated over 6,000 international officers from 142 nations around the globe.
This year, we welcome these 89 officers from 75 different countries to Fort Leavenworth.
International officer participation in our courses of instruction is an extremely important
component of ``the Leavenworth Experience'' for our international and American officers,
alike. These men are a select group. In the 105 years since Lieutenant Henri Lecompte of
Switzerland attended Leavenworth as the first international officer student, fully 47% of
Command and General Staff College's international alumni have attained general officer or
higher rank. These include 23 heads of state...305 ministers, ambassadors and
representatives...284 chiefs of staff and 2266 general officers. This list of distinguished
alumni makes Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and the Command and General Staff College the
world's foremost institution for the education of international leaders. While studying the
art and science of land operations as practiced by American forces, our international officers
make an incalculable contribution to the education of our American officers as they share
their experiences and insights. They also learn about American institutions and cherished
values. This visit, today, is an important part of this latter portion of their education-we are
here to view the Kansas state legislature in action...democracy in progress and history in the
making.
Fort Leavenworth and Kansas have been making history together for a long time. In 1827,
on a high bluff overlooking the west bank of the Mississippi River, Colonel Henry
Leavenworth established what remains the oldest continuously active army post west of the
Mississippi. From 1827 into the later years of the 19th century, it served as the gateway to
the American West for thesteady stream of traders and settlers traveling the Santa Fe and
Oregon Trails. Last year over 150,000 guests visited one of Kansas' true historic showplaces,
featuring 113 buildings listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. One of those
buildings, The Rookery, is occupied by a director in the college...and is the oldest
continuously occupied family dwelling in Kansas.
For well over 100 years, the post has enjoyed a great partnership and shared sense of
community with the towns of Leavenworth and Lansing, Kansas. Leavenworth, the ``first
town of Kansas,'' was established right outside our main gate in 1854. Today, we employ
over 2100 civilian employees on the fort. Last year, our civilian and military payroll was
approximately $186 million.
But I would assert that Fort Leavenworth's importance to the local community, to our
state of Kansas and to our nation far transcends the size of its payroll and historic character
of its buildings and grounds. Rather, I return to the 89 students who accompany me here,
today...and to their 962 classmates back at Leavenworth. I would assert that here is our real
treasure...here is our most important ``value added'' to community and country. In 1881
General William T. Sherman founded the School for Application for Cavalry and Infantry-
the forefather of today's Command and General Staff College. His stated charter was to
produce ``quality officers for any duty that they may be called upon to perform, or for any
position however high in rank that they may aspire to in service.''
This tradition of professional education and leader development at Fort Leavenworth and
the Command and General Staff College produced the officers who led our Army through
the massive mobilization, deployment and ground combat of the European battlefields of
World War I. This same mission and focus served us equally well during the successful
simultaneous commitment of forces on six continents during World War II. After World
War II, General George C. Marshall observed that ``Leavenworth provided the leaders who
played a determining part of the liberation of Europe and Asia in 1945. The land battles of
Europe and the Pacific were first won in the heart of America. MacArthur, Eisenhower,
Arnold, Bradley, and a long list of our great commanders were developed on the heights
overlooking the Missouri River at Fort Leavenworth.'' And echoing these words by perhaps
America's greatest soldier, a young Canadian fifty years later remarked to his Command
and General Staff College classmates that ``If the British Empire was won on the playing
fields of Eton, then Desert Storm was won in the corridors of Fort Leavenworth.''
On the verge of a new century and 118 years from its inception, the Command and
General Staff College remains committed to its important leader development mission...our
splendid soldiers deserve our strongest support and inspire our daily efforts. Kansas has
long supported our Army.
One hundred years ago, in February 1899, men of the 20th Kansas Regiment, a Kansas
National Guard unit, were fighting half a world away from here. This was a group of
volunteers organized for the war with Spain who instead were sent to fight in the Philippine
insurrection. In 11 months the 20th took part in 19 battles, won three Medals of Honor and
became known as the ``Fighting Twentieth.'' President McKinley referred to the 20th as
``...fortunate in opportunity and heroic in action.'' They became renowned for their devotion
and valor. Their commander, Colonel, later Major General, Fredrick Funston, was one of
those who earned the Medal of Honor. Funston, from Iola, Kansas, was a colorful figure
who many thought would lead American forces in World War I if it were not for his untimely
death at age 51 when he suffered a heart attack. His example of courage, honor and duty
is timeless. Soldiers in today's Army follow his lead in postings and missions around the
world. The fall of the Berlin wall has seen a reduction in our active Army of close to 300,000
soldiers but a 300% increase in deployments. The U.S. currently has 28,800 soldiers
deployed in 64 countries around the world. 3,100 are ARNG and 1770 are USAR soldiers.
During 1998, the Army averaged 28,400 soldiers deployed in 76 countries for operations
and training missions.
On an average day in Bosnia, American soldiers and their leaders conduct over 60 patrols
to inspect weapon storage sites, oversee demining efforts, monitor the activities of faction
military forces, and secure U.S. bases throughout that troubled land. Active duty, Guard
and reserve soldiers work together daily to help rebuild the fabric of this war torn society.
The presence and example of more than 6000 well led, disciplined American soldiers assures
the absence of war and permits the return of civil functions. Progress is measured in the
return of commerce and the smiles of children who now are in their third year of classes
following the war.
In Macedonia, a battalion of American soldiers watches over the tense border with Serbia
and Kosovo. This restive area continues to draw our attention and planning as our nation
determines our necessary actions. Soldiers here are magnificent in their state of training,
enthusiasm, and mature approach to a sensitive mission. You can be proud of their state of
readiness and sense of duty.
In Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar, over 2000 soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division remain
alert in the desert for Iraqi aggression. They train daily to sustain their fighting edge and
stand ready to check threats from the north. This clear demonstration of our commitment
to security in the region is unmistakable and our soldiers here help to shape and strengthen
the peace.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Mitch, over 2,200 soldiers remain in Honduras, Nicaragua,
El Salvador, and Guatemala to help with disaster relief. Roads are being restored, schools
are being rebuilt, and clean water returned. In Nicaragua the compassion, professionalism,
and performance of American soldiers has changed once hostile attitudes to open
admiration.
In other missions in Peru, Central and Eastern Europe, Laos, and Haiti, your Army
demonstrates the spirit and competence found in the ranks of our proud veterans. The
missions are new but they all demand the same fundamental ingredients found in General
Funston and the fighting 20th...soldiers skilled first and foremost in the business of
warfighting and leaders of character and competence whose first concern is the welfare of
their troops.
As I said before, Fort Leavenworth remains committed to its mission to develop these
leaders. I would like to close with a brief but sincere request for your support in our constant
efforts to attract, enlist, and retain our skilled soldiers. A peace dividend of over 700 billion
dollars of reduced defense spending since 1990 has helped spark the kind of economy that
makes recruiting particularly hard. Less than 14 percent of the available youth population
meet the education, skill, and aptitude requirements of today's Army. The job market and
academia compete with the Army for these young men and women.
Despite the challenges the Army is a viable option for today's youth. We offer up to
$50,000 in the Montgomery GI Bill and Army College Fund, $12,000 in enlistment bonuses,
and $65,000 in repayment of education loans. We recruit to fill over 250 different jobs,
many of which are in the high technology environment. But most importantly, the Army
still offers the intangible personal attributes of leadership, management, responsibility, and
discipline in a dynamic and fluid global environment. Soldiers on mission or training to serve
their nation today all stand as proud reminders of the soldiers of yesterday who first passed
through the gates of Fort Leavenworth enroute to the opening of Kansas and the American
west. The pride, senseof purpose, and understanding of service to community and nation
that for years has been the lifelong mark of military duty all remain vibrant in the Total
Army. My simple request is that as you return to your communities in Kansas find that
Armed Forces recruiter and remind him or her of your continued support.
On behalf of the students with me today, the students and faculty back at Fort
Leavenworth, and our soldiers and leaders serving at home in Kansas, across the United
States, and around the world let me thank you again for allowing me to address you today.
Fort Leavenworth remains committed to strong and enduring support of our nation, our
communities, Kansas, and our soldiers and families. I invite you to please come and see
your Kansas good neighbor...a place we call, the best hometown in the Army, Fort
Leavenworth, Kansas. Thank you very much.
FINAL ACTION ON BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS HB 2101, An act concerning crimes, criminal procedure and punishment; relating to
sentencing; availability of presentence reports; amending K.S.A. 21-4605 and repealing the
existing section, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 122; Nays 0; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not
voting: 3.
HB 2102, An act concerning civil commitment; relating to sexually violent predators;
jury; peremptory challenges; amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 59-29a06 and repealing the
existing section, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 122; Nays 0; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not
voting: 3.
HB 2135, An act concerning the secretary of corrections; issuance of warrant for
apprehension of an escaped inmate; amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 75-5222 and repealing
the existing section, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 122; Nays 0; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not
voting: 3.
HB 2136, An act concerning public officers and employees; relating to the legal
representation thereof before grand juries and inquisitions; amending K.S.A. 75-4360 and
75-6108 and repealing the existing sections, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 118; Nays 4; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not
voting: 3.
MOTIONS TO CONCUR AND NONCONCUR
On motion of Rep. Loyd, the House concurred in Senate amendments to HB 2001, An
act concerning relating to sales taxation; providing local retailers' sales tax imposition
authority for certain cities and counties; amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 12-187, 12-188, 12-
189 and 12-192 and repealing the existing sections.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 114; Nays 8; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not
voting: 3.
On motion of Rep. Glasscock, the House went into Committee of the Whole, with Rep.
Pottorff in the chair.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
On motion of Rep. Pottorff, Committee of the Whole report, as follows, was adopted:
Recommended that HB 2137, 2092 be passed.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
The Committee on Environment recommends HB 2104 be passed and, because the
committee is of the opinion that the bill is of a noncontroversial nature, be placed on the
consent calendar.
The Committee on Environment recommends HB 2145 be amended on page 5, in line
15, after ``issued'', by inserting ``for a new facility''; and the bill be passed as amended.
The Committee on Governmental Organization and Elections recommends HB 2087 be amended on page 1, in line 42, by striking ``on the next May 10'' and inserting
``within 30 days'';
On page 2, in line 1, by striking ``30th'' and inserting ``25th''; and the bill be passed as
amended.
The Committee on Health and Human Services recommends HB 2215 be passed.
The Committee on Judiciary recommends HB 2154, 2206, 2222 be passed.
The Committee on Judiciary recommends HB 2184, 2221 be passed and, because the
committee is of the opinion htat the bills are of a noncontroversial nature, be placed on the
consent calendar.
The Committee on Judiciary recommends HB 2156 be amended on page 1, in line 30,
after ``authorized'', by inserting ``officer, director, employee or''; and the bill be passed as
amended.
The Committee on Transportation recommends HCR 5004 be adopted.
The Committee on Kansas 2000 Select Committee recommends HB 2034 be passed.
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 and concurrent resolution were thereupon introduced and read by
title:
HB 2394, An act relating to income taxation; allowing a credit therefrom for dwelling
place remodeling expenditures, by Representative Toplikar.
HB 2395, An act relating to motor vehicle taxation; exempting motor vehicles of military
personnel; amending K.S.A. 79-5107 and repealing the existing section, by Representatives
Geringer, Beggs, Crow, Dean, Dreher, Gilbert, Glasscock, Johnson, Lane, Larkin, P. Long,
Mayans, O'Connor, Osborne, Pottorff, Ruff and Wilk.
HB 2396, An act concerning state procurement; relating to the purchases from
rehabilitation facilities for the blind; amending K.S.A. 75-3317, 75-3319, 75-3320, 75-3321
and 75-3322 and repealing the existing sections, by Committee on Business, Commerce and
Labor.
HB 2397, An act concerning drug testing of school employees, by Representative Weber.
HB 2398, An act creating the unified field services commission; providing for
membership, duties and responsibilities; responsibility for the joint committee on
corrections and juvenile justice oversight; amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 46-2801 and
repealing the existing section, by Representative Weber.
HB 2399, An act concerning emergency telephone services; relating to the financing
thereof; amending K.S.A. 12-5303 and K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 12-5302 and repealing the existing
sections, by Committee on Utilities.
HB 2400, An act concerning siting of certain electric generation facilities; amending
K.S.A. 66-1,159, 66-1,160, 66-1,161, 66-1,162, 66-1,169a and 66-1,169c and K.S.A. 1998
Supp. 66-1,158 and 66-1,169b and repealing the existing sections, by Committee on Utilities.
HB 2401, An act concerning employment; providing for a fair share representation fee
to be paid to certain labor organizations under certain circumstances; relating to procedures,
rights and duties; amending K.S.A. 44-803 and repealing the existing section, by
Representatives Nichols, Barnes, Dean, Findley, Flaharty, Flora, Garner, Gilbert, Grant,
Helgerson, Henderson, Johnston, Kirk, Klein, Kuether, Pauls, E. Peterson, Rehorn, Ruff,
Sharp, Spangler, Swenson, Toelkes, Wells and Welshimer.
HB 2402, An act concerning public works projects for state agencies; prescribing payment
of minimum wages for work thereon and preferences for certain employees to work thereon,
by Representatives Nichols, Barnes, Burroughs, Crow, Dean, Findley, Flaharty, Flora,
Garner, Gilbert, Grant, Haley, Henderson, Johnston, Kirk, Klein, Kuether, Pauls, E.
Peterson, Reardon, Rehorn, Ruff, Sharp, Spangler, Swenson, Toelkes, Wells and Welshimer.
HB 2403, An act relating to city water supply systems; requiring an election on
fluoridation, by Committee on Environment.
HB 2404, An act concerning water appropriation rights; relating to abandonment;
amending K.S.A. 82a-718 and repealing the existing section, by Committee on Environment.
HB 2405, An act concerning abortion; relating to consent of a parent or guardian prior
to performance of an abortion; amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 65-6701 and repealing the
existing section; also repealing K.S.A. 65-6704 and K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 65-6705, by
Committee onFederal and State Affairs.
HB 2406, An act concerning school districts; authorizing adoption by boards of education
of teacher reimbursement plans; providing state aid to school districts which adopt such
plans, by Representatives Swenson, Crow, Johnston, Klein and Spangler.
HB 2407, An act concerning civil procedure; relating to wrongful death; amending K.S.A.
60-1904 and K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 60-1903 and repealing the existing sections, by
Representatives Swenson, Barnes, Burroughs, Klein and Spangler.
HB 2408, An act concerning civil procedure; relating to personal injury actions;
limitations on recovery; amending K.S.A. 60-19a02 and repealing the existing section, by
Representatives Swenson, Barnes, Burroughs, Klein and Spangler.
HB 2409, An act concerning oil and gas leases; relating to implied covenants; amending
K.S.A. 55-223, 55-224, 55-225, 55-226, 55-228 and 55-229 and repealing the existing
sections, by Committee on Federal and State Affairs.
HB 2410, An act concerning cemeteries; relating to the acquisition of land and the
financing of costs thereof, by Representative Freeborn.
HB 2411, An act concerning elections; relating to the conduct thereof, by Representative
Helgerson.
HB 2412, An act relating to taxation; concerning certain subchapter S corporations;
amending K.S.A. 79-1109 and 79-32,113 and K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 79-32,117 and repealing
the existing sections, by Representative Helgerson.
HB 2413, An act relating to the state gaming revenues fund; providing funding for capital
improvements for state parks and local outdoor recreation grants; amending K.S.A. 79-4801,
79-4803 and 79-4804 and repealing the existing sections, by Representative Helgerson.
HB 2414, An act concerning the state board of regents; relating to the membership
thereof; amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 74-3201 and repealing the existing section, by
Representatives Helgerson, Barnes, Dean, Flaharty, Geringer, Gilbert, Johnston, Landwehr,
Mayans, Pottorff, Powell, Wagle and Welshimer.
HB 2415, An act concerning school districts; relating to the determination of state aid
for the provision of special education services; amending K.S.A. 72-971, 72-973 and 72-979
and K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 72-962 and 72-978 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing
K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 72-983, by Representative Helgerson.
HB 2416, An act concerning cemeteries; relating to the issuance of bonds, by
Representative Freeborn.
HB 2417, An act relating to transportation; providing for a comprehensive transportation
program; concerning the financing thereof; amending K.S.A. 12-1,119, 68-2033, 68-2073,
68-2096, 68-2315, 68-2316, 68-2320, 75-5032, 75-5033, 75-5034, 75-5035, 75-5037, 75-
5048, 75-5053, 75-5056, 75-5061, 79-3425, 79-3425c, 79-34,104, 79-34,126, 79-34,142, 79-
34,161 and 79-34,162 and K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 68-416, 68-2314, 68-2321 and 79-34,147 and
repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 66-231a, 66-231b, 68-402e, 68-417, 68-
417a, 68-417b, 68-2318, 79-3425d and 79-34,143, by Representatives Larkin and Grant.
HB 2418, An act making and concerning appropriations for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2000, for the attorney general - Kansas bureau of investigation; authorizing certain
transfers and imposing certain restrictions and limitations, and directing or authorizing
certain receipts and disbursements and acts incidental to the foregoing, by Representatives
Burroughs, Ballard, Benlon, Campbell, Cox, Crow, Feuerborn, Findley, Flora, Franklin,
Haley, Henderson, Huff,Lane, Lightner, M. Long, McClure, McKinney, Morrison, Pauls,
Ray, Reardon, Rehorn, Ruff, Sharp, Spangler, Storm, Tedder, Toelkes, Tomlinson and
Wells.
HB 2419, An act concerning licensure of persons who measure bone mass, by
Representative Pottorff.
HB 2420, An act concerning school districts; relating to the determination of state aid
for the provision of special education services; amending K.S.A. 72-971, 72-973 and 72-979
and K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 72-962 and 72-978 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing
K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 72-983, by Representatives Helgerson, Barnes, Crow, Findley, Garner,
Gilbert, Johnston, Klein, McClure, Phelps, Reardon, Ruff and Spangler.
HB 2421, An act concerning the Kansas industrial training program and the Kansas
industrial retraining program; affecting the definition of job training agency; amending
K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 74-5065 and repealing the existing section, by Representatives Helgerson,
Ballard, Barnes, Crow, Findley, Garner, Gilbert, Kirk, Pauls, Ruff, Spangler, Toelkes and
Welshimer.
HB 2422, An act concerning tobacco litigation settlement proceeds; deposit of settlement
proceeds in children's health care programs fund; amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 38-2008 and
repealing the existing section, by Representatives Helgerson, Alldritt, Barnes, Crow,
Findley, Flaharty, Garner, Gilbert, Johnston, Kirk, Klein, McClure, Phelps, Reardon, Ruff,
Spangler, Thimesch, Toelkes and Wells.
HB 2423, An act concerning school districts; relating to the determination of state aid
for the provision of special education services; amending K.S.A. 72-971, 72-973 and 72-979
and K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 72-962 and 72-978 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing
K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 72-983, by Representative Helgerson.
HB 2424, An act concerning certain electric public utilities; imposing certain
requirements on the sources of electricity sold to retail customers, by Representative Alldritt.
HB 2425, An act regulating traffic; concerning maximum speed limits for school buses;
amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 8-1558 and repealing the existing section, by Committee on
Federal and State Affairs.
HB 2426, An act concerning the Kansas police and firemen's retirement system; relating
to affiliation of the office of state fire marshal; election by fire investigators; employee and
employer contributions, by Committee on Appropriations.
HB 2427, An act concerning the state board of technical professions; relating to certain
exemptions from regulation and requirements for licensure or certification; amending K.S.A.
74-7033 and K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 74-7035 and repealing the existing sections, by Committee
on Appropriations.
HB 2428, An act concerning the code of civil procedure for limited actions; relating to
garnishment; amending Form No. 7, Form No. 7a, Form No. 8 and Form No. 8a in the
appendix of forms following K.S.A. 61-2605 and repealing the existing forms, by Committee
on Judiciary.
HB 2429, An act concerning counties; relating to the establishment of a charter
commission; relating to the preparation and submission of charters; amending K.S.A. 19-
2681, 19-2682, 19-2684 and 19-2685 and repealing the existing sections, by Committee on
Governmental Organization and Elections.
HB 2430, An act relating to income taxation; excluding amounts received as private
retirement benefits therefrom; amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 79-32,117 and repealing the
existing section, by Representative Kirk (By request).
HB 2431, An act regulating traffic; increasing fines for certain traffic infractions;amending
K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 8-2118 and repealing the existing section, by Representatives Thimesch,
Alldritt, Barnes, Crow, Feuerborn, Flaharty, Flora, Gilbert, Henry, Horst, Johnston, M.
Long, P. Long, McClure, McCreary, Pauls, E. Peterson, Phelps, Rehorn, Ruff, Storm,
Tedder, Toelkes, Vining and Wells.
HB 2432, An act relating to highways; concerning the priority formula for noninterstate
roadways, by Representative Thimesch.
HB 2433, An act concerning family law case management; amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp.
23-1001, 23-1002 and 23-1003 and repealing the existing sections, by Representative
Landwehr.
HB 2434, An act relating to accident and health insurance; concerning the small employer
health care plans; amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 40-2209d and 40-2209e and repealing the
existing sections, by Representative Faber.
HB 2435, An act concerning witness protection; relating to program thereof; attorney
general, duties and responsibilities; amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 45-221 and repealing the
existing section, by Representative Lightner.
HB 2436, An act concerning the residential landlord and tenant act; relating to the
termination of the rental agreement; expedited eviction procedure act; amending K.S.A. 58-
2543 and 58-2564 and repealing the existing sections, by Representatives Crow, Rehorn,
Kuether and Kirk, Barnes, Burroughs, Cox, Flora, Gatewood, Gilbert, Johnston, M. Long,
Reardon, Ruff, Sharp, Spangler, Swenson, Thimesch, Toelkes and Welshimer.
HB 2437, An act concerning juvenile offenders; jurisdiction; placement matrix; amending
K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 38-1604, 38-16,129, 38-16,130 and 38-16,131 and repealing the existing
sections, by Representatives Sharp, Burroughs, Cox, Crow, Gilbert, Haley, Henderson,
M.Long, Reardon, Rehorn, Spangler and Toelkes.
HB 2438, An act concerning property exempt from taxation; amending K.S.A. 79-201
and 79-5a01 and repealing the existing sections, by Representatives Jennison and Franklin,
Adkins, Aurand, Ballou, Boston, Dreher, Farmer, Flower, Freeborn, Geringer, Glasscock,
Hayzlett, Horst, Humerickhouse, Hutchins, Jenkins, Johnson, Krehbiel, Lane, Light,
Lightner, Lloyd, Loyd, McCreary, Neufeld, O'Neal, Osborne, J.Peterson, Schwartz, Shultz,
Tanner, Toplikar, Vickrey, Vining and Wilk.
HB 2439, An act concerning institutions of higher education; relating to finance of
community colleges and the municipal university; requiring identification of performance
indicators and standards of achievement; amending K.S.A. 12-16,102, 71-204, 71-601, 71-
604, 71-605, 71-609a, 71-613, 71-801, 71-1508, 71-1702, 72-6501, 72-6503, 72-6504, 72-
6505, 72-6506, 72-6508, 72-6509, 79-5021, 79-5022, 79-5024, 79-5025, 79-5026, 79-5028
and 79-5032 and K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 19-101a, 71-201, 71-301, 71-609, 71-611 and 71-613a
and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 13-13a25, 13-13a26, 13-13a27, 13-
13a28, 13-13a29, 13-13a30, 13-13a31, 13-13a32, 13-13a33, 13-13a34, 71-304, 71-305, 71-
306, 71-402, 71-403, 71-610, 71-614, 71-615, 71-1705, 72-4424 and 72-6502 and K.S.A.
1998 Supp. 71-401, 71-602 and 71-607, by Committee on Education.
HB 2440, An act concerning crimes, criminal procedure and punishment; relating to
sentencing; amending K.S.A. 21-4636 and repealing the existing section, by Representative
Glasscock.
HB 2441, An act relating to bridges; concerning the priority formula for bridges, by
Representative Howell.
HB 2442, An act relating to bridges; concerning obstruction of streams; providing
forstudies; amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 68-416 and repealing the existing section, by
Representative Howell.
HB 2443, An act making and concerning appropriations for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2000, for the department of transportation; relating to a commuter rail system
demonstration project; authorizing certain transfers and imposing certain restrictions and
limitations, and directing or authorizing certain receipts and disbursements and acts
incidental to the foregoing, by Representative Toplikar.
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No. 5023--
By Representative Tanner
(By Request)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Kansas Legislature to make a substantial
commitment to public transportation in any new transportation plan.
WHEREAS, The state's current highway plan provides public transportation $1,000,000
annually pursuant to K.S.A. 75-5035, an amount equal to .1% of the $900 million surplus
in the current highway plan; and
WHEREAS, Social and Rehabilitation Services Secretary Rochelle Chronister said on
June 2, 1997, in testimony before the SRS Transition Oversight Committee regarding
welfare reform: ``The single biggest barrier we have is transportation (to get people to
work).''; and
WHEREAS, The Legislative Division of Post Audit study ``Examining Potential
Duplication and Overlap in Programs for Kansas' Aging Population'' (October, 1993) found
in a survey of Social and Rehabilitation Services area office staff, staff from the 11 area
agencies on aging, and older adults: ``The most frequently mentioned need was
transportation services.''; and
WHEREAS, The Kansas Department on Aging and Social and Rehabilitation Services
decided not to pay for transportation services as a home and community based service
(HCBS) in the Frail Elderly waiver, although transportation is offered through HCBS
waivers or waiver-type programs in 14 states; and
WHEREAS, There is currently no requirement in state law for consumer participation
in coordinated transit districts administering state and federal transit funds pursuant to
K.S.A. 75-5051 through 75-5058, although Resolution 30 of the 1995 White House
Conference on Aging supported policies that ``require the appointment of older persons and
persons with disabilities with knowledge of transportation needs to boards making
transportation decisions at all levels''; and
WHEREAS, Current state funding may replace local matching funds for the Section 18
program and, therefore, fail to expand transportation services; and
WHEREAS, The 1990 Kansas Legislature failed to enact HB 3008 (allowing state
funding from the Elderly and Disabled Coordinated Public Transportation Assistance Fund
for nonfederally funded transportation services) as recommended by the Kansas Silver
Haired Legislature: Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Kansas, the Senate concurring therein: That the Kansas Legislature create a transportation plan rather than a new
highway plan; and
Be it further resolved: That the Kansas Legislature make a substantial commitment to
public transportation in any new transportation plan; and
Be it further resolved: That the Kansas Department on Aging amend the Frail Elderly
waiver to pay for transportation services; and
Be it further resolved: That the Kansas Legislature amend the Kansas Coordinated
Transit Districts Act to require all coordinated transit districts to include consumer
members; and
Be it further resolved: That no state funds substitute for local matching requirements
for federal Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) funds; and
Be it further resolved: That a bill similar to HB 3008 (1990) be passed.
INTRODUCTION OF ORIGINAL MOTIONS AND HOUSE RESOLUTIONS
The following resolution was introduced and read by title:
HOUSE RESOLUTION No. 6009--
By Representative Mayans
A RESOLUTION relating to the rules of the House of Representatives for the 1999-2000
biennium; amending Rule 4902, relating to reprimand, censure or expulsion of members.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Kansas: That Rule 4902
be amended to read as follows:
Rule 4902. Select Committee; Consideration of Complaint.(a) Except as otherwise provided in this rule, whenever any complaint has been filed under this ruleRule 4901, the Speaker shall appoint a select committee of six members for consideration thereof. TheWhenever a complaint under Rule 4901 is filed against the Speaker, the Speaker Pro Tem or an officer of the majority or minority party, a select committee of six members shall be appointed as follows: A lottery shall be held by the majority party and a separate lottery by the minority party to determine the members of the select committee. If a lottery is held to determine the members of the select committee, the names of the Speaker, Speaker Pro Tem and the officers of the majority and minority party shall be excluded from the lottery. A select committee created under this subsection (a) shall be comprised equally of majority
and minority party members. As used in this subsection (a), ``officer of the majority or minority party'' means a member who holds a House majority party or minority party office. (b) The select committee may dismiss the complaint after the inquiry or may set the
matter for hearing. Reasonable notice and an opportunity to appear shall be afforded the
member complained of at any hearing held hereunder. Any select committee meeting under
authority of this section shall constitute an investigating committee under article 10 of
chapter 46 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated and shall be authorized to meet and exercise
compulsory process without any further authorization of any kind, subject, however, to
limitations and conditions prescribed in article 10 of chapter 46 of Kansas Statutes
Annotated.
(c) Upon completing its hearing the deliberations thereon, the select committee may
edismiss the complaint or may make recommendations to the full House of Representatives
for reprimand, censure or expulsion.
On motion of Rep. Glasscock, the House recessed until 5:00 p.m.
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Evening Session
The House met pursuant to recess with Speaker pro tem Mays in the chair.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
The following bills and concurrent resolutions were introduced and read by title:
HB 2444, An act concerning dental hygiene; funding of dental hygiene programs;
administration by the state board of education, by Committee on Education.
HB 2445, An act concerning juvenile offenders; relating to sentencing and placement;
amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 38-16,129 and repealing the existing section, by Committee
on Judiciary.
HB 2446, An act concerning accountancy; prohibiting certain acts in the practice thereof;
amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 1-316 and repealing the existing section, by Committee on
Federal and State Affairs.
HB 2447, An act concerning school districts; relating to membership on boards of
education; amending K.S.A. 72-7901 and repealing the existing section, by Representative
McCreary.
HB 2448, An act concerning courts; relating to appellate procedure; supersedeas bond;
amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 60-2103 and repealing the existing section, by Committee on
Judiciary.
HB 2449, An act concerning district courts; relating to the authority of judges pro tem;
amending K.S.A. 20-310a and repealing the existing section, by Committee on Judiciary.
HB 2450, An act concerning the judicial branch of state government; relating to the
budget therefor; amending K.S.A. 20-158 and repealing the existing section, by Committee
on Judiciary.
HB 2451, An act concerning county codes and resolutions; assessment of costs; amending
K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 19-4707 and repealing the existing section, by Committee on Judiciary.
HB 2452, An act concerning motor vehicles; providing for the issuance of animal welfare
trust fund license plates; amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 8-1,141 and 47-1725 and repealing
the existing sections, by Representative Showalter.
HB 2453, An act relating to property taxation; requiring certain actions relating to the
levying thereof, by Representatives Mays, Aurand, Carmody, Flower, Howell, Jenkins, Phill
Kline, Osborne, J. Peterson, Tanner, Vickrey and Vining.
HB 2454, An act relating to accessible parking; amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 8-1,124 and
repealing the existing section, by Representative Campbell.
HB 2455, An act concerning school districts; conferring the power of home rule on boards
of education; amending K.S.A. 72-8205 and repealing the existing section, by Representative
Campbell.
HB 2456, An act concerning locksmiths; imposing certain duties thereon, by
Representative Barnes.
HB 2457, An act concerning the public employer-employee relations act; relating to the
applicability of the act to local units of government; amending K.S.A. 75-4321 and repealing
the existing section, by Representatives Barnes, Alldritt, Flaharty, Flora, Garner, Gatewood,
Gilbert, Grant, Haley, Henderson, Johnston, Kirk, Klein, Kuether, Larkin, Nichols, Pauls,
Ruff, Sharp, Spangler, Swenson, Tedder, Toelkes, Wells and Welshimer.
HB 2458, An act concerning employment; prohibiting unfair wage discrimination, by
Representatives Barnes, Ballard, Flaharty, Gilbert, Grant, Johnston, Kirk, Klein, Pauls, Ruff,
Toelkes and Wells.
HB 2459, An act concerning certain confined feeding facilities for swine; relating to
standards for swine waste lagoons or ponds, by Representatives Wagle, Boston, Flaharty,
Gilbert, Helgerson, Johnston, Klein, Landwehr, Mayans, McCreary, Myers, Palmer, Powell,
Powers, Swenson, Thimesch, Vining and Welshimer.
HB 2460, An act concerning schools and school districts; providing an appeal to the state
board of education from denial by a board of education of a petition for establishment or
continuation of a charter school; conferring the power of local control on boards of
education; amending K.S.A. 72-8205 and K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 72-1906 and 72-1907 and
repealing the existing sections, by Representatives O'Connor, Faber, Farmer, Horst and
Morrison.
HB 2461, An act authorizing the establishment of state charter schools; repealing K.S.A.
1998 Supp. 72-1903, 72-1904, 72-1905, 72-1906, 72-1907, 72-1908, 72-1909 and 72-1910,
by Representatives O'Connor, Faber, Farmer, Horst, Morrison, Neufeld and Powell.
HB 2462, An act enacting the Kansas parent control of education act; amending K.S.A.
1998 Supp. 72-1046a and 72-6407 and repealing the existing section, by Representative
O'Connor, Farmer, Neufeld, Powell and Wagle.
HB 2463, An act concerning school districts; relating to enrollment of nonresident pupils;
amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 72-1046a and repealing the existing section, by Representative
O'Connor.
HB 2464, An act relating to public officers; enacting the constitutional awareness act;
concerning the oath taken by certain officers elected or appointed under the laws of the
state of Kansas; requiring the taking of examinations regarding such oath and providing for
the administration of the provisions of the act; amending K.S.A. 54-106 and repealing the
existing section, by Representative O'Connor.
HB 2465, An act enacting the Kansas high school graduate warranty act, by
Representative O'Connor.
HB 2466, An act concerning children; establishing a children's ombudsman; powers and
duties thereof, by Representatives Crow, Barnes, Findley, Flaharty, Garner, Gilbert,
McClure, Pauls, Phelps, Reardon, Ruff, Sharp, Thimesch, Toelkes and Welshimer.
HB 2467, An act concerning motor vehicle liability insurance; relating to proof of
financial responsibility; amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 40-3103 and 40-3104 and repealing
the existing sections, by Representative Haley.
HB 2468, An act abolishing the Kansas youth authority and transferring powers, duties
and functions to the Kansas advisory group on juvenile justice and delinquency prevention;
amending K.S.A. 75-7007, 75-7008, 75-7021 and 75-7032 and K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 75-7024
and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 75-7009, by Committee on
Judiciary.
HB 2469, An act concerning drugs; relating to methamphetamine and other chemicals;
crimes and criminal procedure; enacting the Kansas chemical control act; enacting
the'escribing certain penalties; amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 21-4201, 21-4706, 22-2512, 65-
4101, 65-4152, 65-4159, 65-4161 and 65-4163 and repealing the existing sections, by
Committee on Judiciary.
HB 2470, An act concerning children and minors; relating to visitation rights of
grandparents; amending K.S.A. 38-129 and 38-130 and K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 38-1502 and 60-
1616 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 38-1502c, by
Representatives Pauls, Alldritt, Ballard, Ballou, Barnes, Burroughs, Dahl, Dreher, Faber,
Feuerborn, Findley, Flaharty, Flower, Garner, Gatewood, Geringer, Gilbert, Grant,
Gregory, Haley, Henderson, Henry, Horst, Huff, Humerickhouse, Klein, Landwehr, Larkin,
M. Long, Mason, Mayans, Mays, McClure, McCreary, McKinney, Myers, Neufeld, O'Brien,
O'Connor, Osborne, E. Peterson, Phelps, Powers, Reardon, Rehorn, Ruff, Shriver, Swenson,
Tanner, Tedder, Thimesch, Toelkes, Vickrey, Wagle, Weiland and Welshimer.
HB 2471, An act establishing a district attorney's office in Reno county; amending K.S.A.
22a-107 and 79-5028 and repealing the existing sections, by Representatives Pauls, Minor,
O'Neal and Tedder.
HB 2472, An act relating to income taxation; providing for deduction of long-term care
health insurance premiums; amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 79-32,117 and repealing the
existing section, by Representatives Johnston, Barnes, Crow, Findley, Garner, Gilbert, Kirk,
Ruff, Spangler, Swenson, Toelkes and Wells.
HB 2473, An act concerning elections; concerning campaign finance; amending K.S.A.
1998 Supp. 25-4143, 25-4150 and 25-4152 and repealing the existing sections, by
Representative Johnston.
HB 2474, An act concerning crimes and punishment; relating to cruelty to animals;
increasing penalty; amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 21-4310 and repealing the existing section,
by Representatives Haley, Farmer, Garner and Lane.
HB 2475, An act concerning the flag of the United State of America; relating to the use
and display thereof, by Representatives Hutchins, Ballou, Bethell, Compton, Dahl, Faber,
Farmer, Flower, Geringer, Gilbert, Horst, Howell, Huff, Humerickhouse, Landwehr,
Lightner, Lloyd, P. Long, Mays, McClure, McCreary, Mollenkamp, Osborne, Pauls, J.
Peterson, Powell, Powers, Ruff, Schwartz, Sharp, Shultz, Stone, Swenson, Tedder,
Thimesch, Vickrey and Vining.
HB 2476, An act concerning state educational institutions; enacting the Kansas
partnership for faculty of distinction program; prescribing certain powers, duties and
functions and guidelines therefor; transfers from the state general fund, by Representatives
J. Peterson, Adkins, Ballard, Boston, Campbell, Farmer, Findley, Glasscock, Henderson,
McKechnie, Phelps, Pottorff, Reinhardt, Stone, Storm and Wagle.
HB 2477, An act concerning school districts; requiring boards of education to adopt
policies prohibiting the use of tobacco products in school buildings and facilities and
surrounding premises; amending K.S.A. 72-53,107 and repealing the existing section, by
Representative Johnston.
HB 2478, An act concerning children; relating to responsibility of parents or guardians;
medical care, restrictions; repayment to secretary of social and rehabilitation services,
limitations, by Representative Welshimer.
REPORT ON ENGROSSED BILLS HB 2102, 2136 reported correctly engrossed February 9, 1999.
On motion of Rep. Weber, the House adjourned until 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February
11, 1999.