Reps. Carmody, Farmer, Feuerborn, Gregory, Phill Kline, Mayans, Minor, Powers,
Shriver, Stone and Swenson were excused on excused absence by the Speaker.
Prayer by guest chaplain, Dr. John Snook, pastor, The United Methodist Church,
Ellsworth, and guest of Rep. Aday:
Gracious God,
We acknowledge your sovereignty.
Thank You for loving us, caring for us, and thinking about us.
For these elected servants we thank You for their:
Wisdom
Trustworthiness
Concern
And moral strength.
When their opportunities are larger than they can conceive; and when
their challenges are more than they can accept:
Step in on their very souls, minds and personalities,
and,
enable them to be humble, obedient servants for You
and this delightful state.
We acknowledge Your presence, power, and the purchase of our souls
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Rep. Grant.
PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS
The following petition was presented and filed:
HP 2005, by Rep. Mollenkamp, a petition expressing concern over the high cost of natural
gas service in Gove County, signed by Mr. Len Wertz and 170 other citizens of Gove County.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
The following bills were introduced and read by title:
HB 2550, An act concerning the regulation and application of state and local laws, rules,
regulations and ordinances to sport shooting ranges; providing civil immunity to persons
who operate or use such ranges, by Committee on Federal and State Affairs.
HB 2551, An act concerning groundwater management districts; relating to certain
charges and assessments; amending K.S.A. 82a-1030 and repealing the existing section, by
Committee on Federal and State Affairs.
HB 2552, An act authorizing certain nonprofit organizations to conduct raffles; providing
for the regulation and taxation of such raffles; amending K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 21-4302 and
79-3606 and repealing the existing sections, by Committee on Federal and State Affairs.
REFERENCE OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
The following bills and resolutions were referred to committees as indicated:
Appropriations: HB 2546, 2548; SB 156.
Education: HR 6012.
Environment: HB 2544.
Federal and State Affairs: SB 6.
Governmental Organization and Elections: SB 319.
Health and Human Services: HCR 5034.
Judiciary: SB 4, 119, 131.
Taxation: HB 2543, 2549.
Tourism: SB 316.
Kansas 2000 Select: HB 2545, 2547.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STATE OFFICERS
From the Kansas Legislative Research Department, report of State General Fund
Receipts, July through February, FY 1999.
From Joyce Allegrucci, Commissioner, Commission of Children and Family Services,
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, Report to the 1999 Legislature.
The complete reports are kept on file and open for inspection in the office of the Chief
Clerk.
CONSENT CALENDAR
No objection was made to HB 2427; SB 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37
appearing on the Consent Calendar for the first day.
FINAL ACTION ON BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
Speaker pro tem Mays announced that order of business Final Action on Bills and
Concurrent Resolutions would be passed over until Monday.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
The Committee on Utilities recommends HB 2322 be amended as recommended by
the House Committee on Utilities as reported in the Journal of the House on February 25,
1999, and the bill be further amended by substituting a new bill to be designated as
``Substitute for HOUSE BILL No. 2322,'' as follows:
``Substitute for HOUSE BILL No. 2322
By Committee on Utilities
``AN ACT concerning visually impaired or blind persons; relating to
billing procedures for certain services.'';
and the substitute bill be passed.
(Sub. HB 2322 was thereupon introduced and read by title.)
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE
Your Committee on Calendar and Printing recommends on requests for resolutions
and certificates that
Request No. 143, by Representative Loyd, congratulating Robert Griggs, Garden City
Police Department 1998 Officer of the Year;
Request No. 144, by Representative Powell, congratulating Amy M. Holman, named to
the Washburn University President's Honor Roll;
Request No. 145, by Representative Lane, congratulating of the city of Westwood on
its 50th anniversary;
Request No. 146, by Representative Lane, congratulating the city of Westwood Hills on
its 50th anniversary;
Request No. 147, by Representative Lane, congratulating the city of Mission Hills on
its 50th anniversary;
Request No. 148, by Representative Lane, congratulating the city of Mission Woods on
its 50th anniversary;
Request No. 149, by Representative Lane, congratulating the city of Fairway on its 50th
anniversary;
Request No. 150, by Representatives McClure and Lloyd, in memory of John Brice
Reed;
Request No. 151, by Representative Tanner, congratulating Aaron Beuthien on
achieving Eagle Scout;
Request No. 152, by Representative Dreher, congratulating Florence Lard on her 99th
birthday;
Request No. 153, by Representative Dreher, congratulating Craig and Denise Mentzer
on receiving the 1999 Soil Conservation Award;
Request No. 154, by Representative Dreher, congratulating Curt and Alisha Mueller on
receiving the 1999 Soil Conservation Award;
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. Weber, the committee report was adopted.
REPORT ON ENGROSSED RESOLUTIONS HCR 5017 reported correctly engrossed February 4, 1999.
On motion of Rep. Weber, the House adjourned until 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 8,
1999.