J o u r n a l o f t h e S e n a t e FIRST DAY -------- SENATE CHAMBER, TOPEKA, KANSAS Monday, January 13, 1997--2:00 p.m. In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Kansas and K.S.A. 46-142(d), the 1997 Session of the Kansas Legislature was called to order by Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh. Secretary Thornburgh introduced the Reverend Fred S. Hollomon, Pastor of the Highland Park Southern Baptist Church, Topeka, Kansas, who will again serve as the Senate Chaplain, and delivered the following invocation: Heavenly Father, Before the pace gets too frantic, we now have the time to establish some principles which will help us later on to make tough choices quickly. Help us to resolve now, we will not sacrifice what is right for what is expedient; That although we recognize that politics is the art of compromise, we will determine now what principles are not negotiable; That we will not waste time on squeaky wheels which do not deserve the price of grease; That we will not let sleeping dogs lie when they have been asleep too long; That some gift horses especially should be looked in the mouth; That the truth hurts, but lies are fatal; That it's better to lose a battle than to lose credibility; And that the only reason any of us have any authority is by Your permission, O God. (Romans 13:1) I pray in the name of Christ, AMEN Secretary Thornburgh appointed Pat Saville to serve as temporary Secretary of the Senate until such time as a permanent secretary is appointed. Secretary Thornburgh requested the reader to call the roll of the Senate from the certified list of members-elect as submitted by the Secretary of State and recorded in the preorganizational meeting of December 2, 1996. Forty members-elect were present. Secretary Thornburgh introduced The Honorable Edward Larson, Justice of the Kansas Supreme Court, who administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected senators. OATH OF OFFICE STATE OF KANSAS, COUNTY OF SHAWNEE, ss: We, and each of us, do solemnly swear or affirm that we will support the constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of Kansas, and faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Senator of the state of Kansas. So help us God. District District 1--Don Sallee 21--Janice Hardenburger 2--Sandy Praeger 22--Lana Oleen 3--Donald E. Biggs 23--Karin S. Brownlee 4--Sherman Jones 24--Ben E. Vidricksen 5--Mark S. Gilstrap 25--Pat Ranson 6--Chris Steineger 26--Nancey D. Harrington 7--Audrey Langworthy 27--Mike Harris 8--Dick Bond 28--Paul Feleciano, Jr. 9--Rich Becker 29--U.L. ``Rip'' Gooch 10--Nick Jordan 30--Barbara Lawrence 11--Keith Schraad 31--Christine Downey 12--Robert Tyson 32--Greta Hall Goodwin 13--Jim Barone 33--Laurie Bleeker 14--Dwayne Umbarger 34--Dave Kerr 15--Tim Emert 35--Don Steffes 16--David R. Corbin 36--Janis K. Lee 17--Gerald ``Jerry'' Karr 37--Larry D. Salmans 18--Marge Petty 38--Tim Huelskamp 19--Anthony Hensley 39--Stephen R. Morris 20--Alicia Laing Salisbury 40--Stan Clark Subscribed and sworn to, before me this 13th day of January, 1997. Edward Larson Justice of the Supreme Court CAUCUS REPORTS The majority and minority caucus reports were submitted and read. Majority Party Caucus December 2, 1996 Mr. Chairperson: The members-elect of the majority party of the Senate have met and caucused as required by K.S.A. 46-142, and: (a) Nominate as their candidates for the following offices for the next ensuing four years: (1) President of the Senate, Dick Bond (2) Vice President of the Senate, Alicia Salisbury (b) Select the following caucus or party officers: (1) Majority Leader, Tim Emert (2) Assistant Majority Leader, Ben E. Vidricksen (3) Assistant Majority Leader/Whip, Pat Ranson (c) Select the following named members of the Committee on Organization, Calendar and Rules: Position No. 1, Ben E. Vidricksen Position No. 2, Steve Morris Position No. 3, Janice Hardenburger Position No. 4, Nick Jordan Position No. 5, Barbara Lawrence Position No. 6, Dave Kerr Dick Bond Chairperson Majority Party Caucus Minority Party Caucus December 2, 1996 Mr. Chairperson: The members-elect of the minority party of the Senate have met and caucused as required by K.S.A. 46-142, and have selected the following caucus or party officers: (a) Democratic Leader, Anthony Hensley (b) Assistant Democratic Leader, Janis Lee (c) Agenda Chair, Jim Barone (d) Caucus Chair, Marge Petty (e) Minority Whip, Christine Downey Greta Goodwin Chairperson Minority Party Caucus Secretary Thornburgh proceeded with the business of the election of officers of the Senate. In compliance with the Majority Caucus Report, Senator Emert placed in nomination the name of Senator Dick Bond for the office of President of the Senate. Senator Hensley seconded the nomination. After inquiry by the chairperson, there being no other nominations, the nominations ceased and Senator Bond was elected by acclamation. Senator Emert then placed in nomination the name of Senator Alicia Salisbury for the office of Vice President of the Senate. Senator Hensley seconded the nomination. After inquiry by the chairperson, there being no other nominations, the nominations ceased and Senator Salisbury was elected by acclamation. Secretary Thornburgh requested Senators Emert and Hensley to escort the newly elected President and Vice President to the front of the Senate Chamber, where Justice Larson administered the Oath of Office. OATH OF OFFICE We, and each of us, do solemnly swear that we will support the constitution of the United States and the constitution of the State of Kansas, and faithfully discharge the duties of our respective offices in the Kansas State Senate. Dick Bond, President Alicia Salisbury, Vice President Subscribed and sworn to, before me the 13th day of January, 1997. Edward Larson Justice of the Supreme Court Secretary Thornburgh passed the gavel to President Bond. REMARKS BY PRESIDENT BOND Thanks to Justice Ed Larson, 36-year friend. I thank family members and friends attending, who played a significant role in our respective elections. I am deeply honored to have been elected President of the Kansas Senate. I ask for your help, guidance and patience as I learn the responsibilities of this office. I can't help but be somewhat philosophical about this day. Since 1869, forty newly elected Senators have come to the Chamber every four years on the 2nd Monday of January to be sworn in and serve in the most beautiful legislative chamber in the nation, highlighted by marble, copper, cherry wood and a certain presence of dignity. We come from 40 different districts with 40 different backgrounds and 40 different agendas, and yet we are required to reach a majority consensus on hundreds of issues. We labor under a set of rules and tradition that call us to treat each other with respect and courtesy even when we strongly disagree. Many have sat at these cherry wood desks before us and many more will come after us, but our space in time is important. I hope our moment in history here will be characterized as positive and beneficial to the great people of Kansas. You can look forward to developing friendships here that will last your lifetime. We now have each been officially sworn in and our challenge is to maintain the trust and confidence that was placed in us by those who sent us. REMARKS BY MINORITY LEADER HENSLEY Thank you, Mr. President. Congratulations to you and the other leadership in the majority party. I want to use this occasion to thank my predecessor, the Senator from Lyon, Senator Karr, for a very smooth transition in the Minority Leader's office. All of us who have worked with the Senator from Lyon know him to be a real gentleman and able legislator. Those of you who have not yet made his acquaintance will know him in the same way. Thank you, Jerry. Mr. President, on behalf of the Minority Party, I want to say we look forward to working with you and your colleagues in the majority party. We make this pledge also acknowledging that there will be those times in the process when we, to use legislative vernacular, ``agree to disagree.'' We have a great responsibility. We have been entrusted by the people of our district to represent them in this great legislative body. We must never forget that we are members of a citizens' legislature. We meet for 90 days, and then we return home - to our families, to our occupations, and to our communities. The strength of our system is that we should never be out of touch with needs and concerns of those Kansans who elected us to do this job. Mr. President, I conclude these remarks with a quote from the history of the British Parliament. On the first day of a session of Parliament a former Prime Minister said, ``To the new members of Parliament who have just come I would say that for the first six months after you are here you will wonder how you got here. Then after that you will wonder how the rest of us got here.'' This quote is appropriate to say that while we take our job of representing the people seriously, we should never take ourselves too seriously. Thank you, Mr. President. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS President Bond introduced Dr. Diane Klingman, President of the Kansas Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Klingman practices in Wichita. The Academy sponsors the doctor of the day program and provides daily assistance for health concerns in the Capitol during the session. Also recognized were Pat Saville, Secretary of the Senate and Jim Woods, Sgt. At Arms. Introduced as the new reader was Chad Tenpenny, Topeka, a third year law student at the University of Kansas. INTRODUCTION OF ORIGINAL MOTIONS AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS On emergency motion of Senator Emert, SR 1801 by Senators Bond, Emert and Hensley as follows, was introduced and adopted by voice vote: SENATE RESOLUTION No. 1801-- A RESOLUTION relating to the organization of the Senate. Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas: That the Secretary of the Senate notify the House of Representatives that the Senate is organized with the following officers: Dick Bond, president, Alicia Salisbury, vice-president, Tim Emert, majority leader, Anthony Hensley, minority leader, Pat Saville, secretary, Jim Woods, sergeant at arms, and awaits the pleasure of the House of Representatives. On emergency motion of Senator Emert, SR 1802 by Senators Bond, Emert and Hensley as follows, was introduced and adopted by voice vote: SENATE RESOLUTION No. 1802-- A RESOLUTION relating to assignment of seats of the Senate. Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas: That the permanent seats of the Senate are hereby assigned as follows: Barone, seat No. 35; Becker, seat No. 24; Biggs, seat No. 33; Bleeker, seat No. 11; Bond, seat No. 2; Brownlee, seat No. 25; Clark, seat No. 16; Corbin, seat No. 9; Downey, seat No. 30; Emert, seat No. 1; Feleciano, seat No. 36; Gilstrap, seat No. 29; Gooch, seat No. 28; Goodwin, seat No. 27; Hardenburger, seat No. 7; Harrington, seat No. 17; Harris, seat No. 31; Hensley, seat No. 37; Huelskamp, seat No. 15; Jones, seat No. 39; Jordan, seat No. 18; Karr, seat No. 34; Kerr, seat No. 3; Langworthy, seat No. 14; Lawrence, seat No. 4; Lee, seat No. 38; Morris, seat No. 26; Oleen, seat No. 5; Petty, seat No. 40; Praeger, seat No. 13; Ranson, seat No. 6; Salisbury, seat No. 10; Sallee, seat No. 20; Salmans, seat No. 21; Schraad, seat No. 12; Steffes, seat No. 22; Steineger, seat No. 32; Tyson, seat No. 23; Umbarger, seat No. 19; Vidricksen, seat No. 8. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS The following bills and concurrent resolutions were introduced and read by title: SB 1, by Legislative Budget Committee: An act relating to state finances; concerning biennial budget estimates for state agencies; amending K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 75-3717 and 756701 and repealing the existing sections. SB 2, by Special Committee on Transportation: An act relating to agricultural ethyl alcohol; concerning the expiration date for the agricultural ethyl alcohol incentive program; amending K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 79-34,164 and repealing the existing section. SB 3, by Special Committee on Insurance: An act concerning workers compensation and health benefits insurance; providing for the establishment of 24-hour coverage pilot projects for insurance coverage for employers in the state of Kansas. SB 4, by Special Committee on School Finance: An act concerning school district finance; revising certain definitions; affecting determination of certain weightings; increasing amounts authorized to be maintained in contingency reserve funds; affecting the procedure for adoption of local option budgets; authorizing adoption of local/state partnership budgets; amending K.S.A. 72-6414 and K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 72-6407, 72-6412, 72-6426, 72-6433 and 72-6442 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 72-6412a, 726433a, 72-6441, 72-6442a, 72-8191 and 72-8192. SB 5, by Legislative Educational Planning Committee: An act concerning state agencies; relating to purchases of and contracts for supplies, materials, equipment and services; amending K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 75-3739 and repealing the existing section. SB 6, by Special Committee on Property Taxation: An act relating to property taxation; concerning interest rates on refunds and delinquent payments of property tax; amending K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 79-1606, 79-1609, 79-2004, 79-2004a and 79-2005 and repealing the existing sections. SB 7, by Special Committee on Property Taxation: An act relating to property taxation; concerning tax levy rate limitations on certain governmental units; amending K.S.A. 2-610, 2-1318, 2-1319, 2-1322, 2-2007, 3-121, 12-1403, 12-1405, 12-1617h, 19-236, 19-807d, 192803, 19-2803e, 19-3105, 19-3106, 19-3305, 19-4004, 19-4011, 19-4102, 65-212, 68-166, 68-518c, 68-582, 73-407, 76-326a, 79-1945, 79-1962, 80-115, 80-119, 80-808, 80-903, 80-932, 80-1417, 80-1509, 80-1537, 80-1806, 80-1903, 80-1909, 80-1916, 80-1920, 80-1921, 80-1924, 80-2006, 80-2021, 80-2201, 80-2204 and 82a-308 and K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 79-1946, 79-5028, 79-5038 and 80-1503 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 791947, 79-1948, 79-1949, 79-1950, 79-1951, 79-1952 and 79-1953 and K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 79-1947b. SB 8, by Special Committee on Judiciary: An act enacting the uniform fraudulent transfer act. SB 9, by Special Committee on Judiciary: An act enacting the uniform partnership act (1994); repealing K.S.A. 56-301 through 56-344. SB 10, by Legislative Post Audit Committee: An act concerning legislative post audit; relating to the performance audit of the health care database; amending K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 65-6808 and repealing the existing section. SB 11, by Legislative Post Audit Committee: An act concerning legislative post audit; relating to audits of the Kansas public employees retirement system; amending K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 74-4921 and repealing the existing section. SB 12, by Legislative Post Audit Committee: An act concerning social welfare; relating to identifying health care and other medical benefits provided under medical benefit plans for beneficiaries of federal medicaid benefits; prescribing penalties for failure to provide certain information. SB 13, by Legislative Post Audit Committee: An act concerning school districts; relating to lease and lease-purchase agreements for real or personal property; amending K.S.A. 121765 and 72-8225 and K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 10-1116c and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 72-8157. SB 14, by Legislative Post Audit Committee: An act concerning the department of administration; relating to administration of the deferred compensation plan for public officers and employees; amending K.S.A. 75-5525 and repealing the existing section. SB 15, by Legislative Post Audit Committee: An act concerning the Kansas life and health insurance guaranty association act; relating to coverage of the Kansas public employees deferred compensation plan; amending K.S.A. 40-3003 and repealing the existing section. SB 16, by Legislative Post Audit Committee: An act repealing K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 742137, relating to annual performance audits of the Kansas highway patrol motor vehicle program. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No. 1601-- By Special Committee on Insurance A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing a task force to study Kansas insurance laws and rules and regulations and in particular the tax laws, to determine whether such laws or rules and regulations place Kansas insurance companies at a competitive disadvantage. WHEREAS, The insurance industry is a vital element of the state's economic well-being; and WHEREAS, In recent years insurance companies within the state have been subjected to increasing economic pressure; and WHEREAS, Insurance companies are highly regulated by the state for the purpose of insuring that the citizens of Kansas are protected, but the state must ensure that regulation of the insurance industry does not place insurance companies at a competitive disadvantage: Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas, the House of Representatives concurring therein: That a task force be established to examine Kansas insurance laws and rules and regulations and in particular tax laws, to determine whether such laws place Kansas insurance companies at a competitive disadvantage; and Be it further resolved: That a task force be formed consisting of 15 members, seven appointed by the Governor, two appointed by the President of the Senate, one appointed by the minority leader of the Senate, two appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives and two appointed by the Commissioner of Insurance. Task force members shall serve at their own expense. The Governor shall select one member to serve as chairperson; and Be it further resolved: That the task force shall submit its report and recommendations to the Governor, the chairpersons and ranking minority members of the committees on financial institutions and insurance of the Senate and the House of Representatives and to the Secretary of the Senate and the chief clerk of the House of Representatives on or before January 12, 1998. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No. 1602-- By Senators Bond, Emert and Hensley A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION relating to a committee to inform the governor that the two houses of the legislature are duly organized and ready to receive communications. Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas, the House of Representatives concurring therein: That a committee of two members from the Senate and three members from the House of Representatives be appointed to wait upon the governor, and inform the governor that the two houses of the legislature are duly organized and are ready to receive any communications the governor may have to present. On emergency motion of Senator Emert, SCR 1602 was adopted by voice vote. In compliance with SCR 1602, President Bond appointed Senators Vidricksen and Goodwin as senate members of the committee to notify the governor the Senate is organized. MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR June 3, 1996 To the Senate of the State of Kansas: Submitted herewith for confirmation by the Senate are appointments made by me as Governor of the State of Kansas as of June 3, 1996, pursuant to law. Bill Graves Governor Edward J. Nazar, Kansas Racing Commission, pursuant to the authority vested in me by K.S.A. 74-8803, effective upon the date of confirmation by the Senate to fill a term expiring January 15, 2000. Leroy A. Hayden, Kansas Racing Commission, pursuant to the authority vested in me by K.S.A. 74-8803, effective upon the date of confirmation by the Senate to fill a term expiring January 15, 2000. June 5, 1996 To the Senate of the State of Kansas: Submitted herewith for confirmation by the Senate are appointments made by me as Governor of the State of Kansas as of June 5, 1996, pursuant to law. Bill Graves Governor Octavio J. Viveros, Jr., Board of Indigents' Defense Services, pursuant to the authority vested in me by K.S.A. 22-4522, effective upon the date of confirmation by the Senate to fill a three-year term. Kathryn Arbuckle-Higdon, Board of Indigents' Defense Services, pursuant to the authority vested in me by K.S.A. 22-4522, effective upon the date of confirmation by the Senate to fill a three-year term. June 6, 1996 To the Senate of the State of Kansas: Submitted herewith for confirmation by the Senate are appointments made by me as Governor of the State of Kansas as of June 6, 1996, pursuant to law. Bill Graves Governor Robert E. Duncan, Export Loan Guarantee Review Committee, pursuant to the authority vested in me by K.S.A. 74-5073, effective upon the date of confirmation by the Senate to fill a four-year term. June 14, 1996 To the Senate of the State of Kansas: Please be advised that the previously submitted name for confirmation by the Senate on June 5, 1996 is now hereby withdrawn. Bill Graves Governor Octavio J. Viveros, Jr., Board of Indigents' Defense Services. August 23, 1996 To the Senate of the State of Kansas: Submitted herewith for confirmation by the Senate are appointments made by me as Governor of the State of Kansas as of August 23, 1996, pursuant to law. Bill Graves Governor Anna Anderson, Export Loan Guarantee Review Committee, pursuant to the authority vested in me by K.S.A. 74-5073, effective upon the date of confirmation by the Senate to fill a four-year term. John R. Darling, Jr., Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation, pursuant to the authority vested in me by K.S.A. 74-8101, effective upon the date of confirmation by the Senate to fill a four-year term. Michele C. Lundy, Kansas State Board of Banking, pursuant to the authority vested in me by K.S.A. 74-3004, effective upon the date of confirmation by the Senate to fill a three-year term. Denis W. Miller, Kansas State Board of Banking, pursuant to the authority vested in me by K.S.A. 74-3004, effective upon the date of confirmation by the Senate to fill a three-year term. Larry D. Woodward, Kansas Parole Board, pursuant to the authority vested in me by K.S.A. 22-3707, effective upon the date of confirmation by the Senate to fill a four-year term. William L. Yager, Pooled Money Investment Board, pursuant to the authority vested in me by K.S.A. 75-4221a, effective upon the date of confirmation by the Senate to fill a four-year term. October 16, 1996 To the Senate of the State of Kansas: Submitted herewith for confirmation by the Senate are appointments made by me as Governor of the State of Kansas as of October 16, 1996, pursuant to law. Bill Graves Governor Stan Ahlerich, Kansas, Inc., pursuant to the authority vested in me by K.S.A. 74-8001, effective upon the date of confirmation by the Senate to fill a four-year term. Pete Brungardt, Kansas, Inc., pursuant to the authority vested in me by K.S.A. 74-8001, effective upon the date of confirmation by the Senate to fill a four-year term. Kathleen Clark, Kansas, Inc., pursuant to the authority vested in me by K.S.A. 74-8001, effective upon the date of confirmation by the Senate to fill a four-year term. John Moore, reappointment to Kansas, Inc., pursuant to the authority vested in me by K.S.A. 74-8001, effective upon the date of confirmation by the Senate to fill a four-year term. Bruce W. Beye, State Board of Indigents' Defense Services, pursuant to the authority vested in me by K.S.A. 22-4519, effective upon the date of confirmation by the Senate to fill a three-year term. Richard C. King, Kansas State Board of Banking, pursuant to the authority vested in me by K.S.A. 74-3004, effective upon the date of confirmation by the Senate to fill a three-year term. November 20, 1996 To the Senate of the State of Kansas: Withdrawn herewith for confirmation by the Senate are appointments made by me as Governor of the State of Kansas, pursuant to law. Bill Graves Governor Richard C. King, Kansas State Board of Banking. COMMUNICATIONS FROM STATE OFFICERS January 13, 1997 The Honorable Dick Bond President, Kansas State Senate State Capitol Topeka, KS 66612 Dear President Bond: As provided in K.S.A. 75-105, I have received from the Honorable Bill Graves, Governor of the State of Kansas, since the adjournment of the 1996 session of the legislature the following communications: Executive Directives Nos. 96-246, 96-247, 96-248, 96-249, 96-250, 96-251, 96-252, 96253, 96-254, 96-255, all relating to Authorizing Certain Expenditures and Authorizing Certain Personnel Transactions. Also, Executive Order No. 96-6, authorizing executive branch employees to participate in Healthcheck '96. Executive Order No. 96-7, offering a reward of five thousand dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the murderer or murderers of Dolores McKim, Carol Abercrombie and Christopher Abercrombie. Executive Order No. 96-8, establishing the Governor's Council on Work Force Training and Investment. These communications are on file in the office of the Secretary of the Senate and are available for review at any time by members of the legislature. Sincerely, Pat Saville Secretary of the Senate January 13, 1997 The Honorable Dick Bond President, Kansas State Senate State Capitol Topeka, KS 66612 Dear President Bond: This letter is to advise you that the Office of Secretary of the Senate has received the following communications during the interim since adjournment of the 1996 Regular Session of the Legislature. Michigan Senate Concurrent Resolution 278, memorializing the Congress of the United States to pass and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the U. S. Constitution to protect taxpayer rights from judicial taxation and to urge other states to direct a similar memorial to Congress. Department of Administration, submitting the Capitol Area Plaza Authority FY 1996 Annual Report to the Legislature. Department of Administration, Division of Accounts and Reports, submitting Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1996. Also, submitting Monthly Financial Reports for the months May through November. Department of Revenue, submitting an annual report detailing by county the state fiscal note on the income tax credits claimed and used. Department of Wildlife and Parks, submitting the Land Acquisition Report. Department of Wildlife and Parks, notifying the Governor and Legislature of expenditures that exceed established expenditure limitations established by the 1995 Legislature on the Boating Fee Fund. Kansas Development Finance Authority, submitting 1996 Annual Report. Kansas Public Employees Retirement System, submitting Annual Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1996. Kansas Real Estate Commission submitting a Position Paper for the Task Force on the Brokerage Relationships in Real Estate Transactions Act. State Bank Commissioner, submitting Special Order 1996-3 and 1996-4. These communications are on file in the office of the Secretary of the Senate and are available for review at any time by members of the legislature. Sincerely, Pat Saville Secretary of the Senate MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE Announcing adoption of HR 6001, a resolution relating to the organization of the House of Representatives. Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Kansas: That the chief clerk of the House of Representatives notify the Senate that the House is organized with the following officers: Tim Shallenburger, speaker Susan Wagle, speaker pro tem Robin Jennison, majority leader Michael Tom Sawyer, minority leader Janet E. Jones, chief clerk Ted Fisher, sergeant at arms, and awaits the pleasure of the Senate. Also, passage of SCR 1602 and the appointment of Representatives Phil Kline, Peggy Long and Jim Garner to wait upon the governor and inform him that the two houses are duly organized and ready to receive any communications he has to present. Also, announcing adoption of HCR 5002, a resolution providing for a joint session of the Senate and House for the purpose of hearing a message from the Governor. INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS HCR 5002, A concurrent resolution providing for a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives for the purpose of hearing a message from the Governor, was introduced and read by title. On motion of Senator Emert, an emergency was declared, the rules suspended and HCR 5002, was adopted by voice vote. In compliance with HCR 5002, President Bond appointed Senators Morris and Karr to escort the Governor, and Senators Salisbury and Gooch to escort the Lieutenant Governor. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Committee on Confirmations Oversight begs leave to submit the following report: The following appointments were referred to and considered by the committee and your committee recommends that the Senate approve and consent to such appointments: State Board of Indigents' Defense Services: K.S.A. 22-4519 Bruce Beye, term expires January 15, 1999 Kathryn Arbuckle-Higdon, term expires January 15, 1999 Kansas, Inc.: K.S.A. 74-8001 Stanley R. Ahlerich, term expires January 15, 2000 Peter F. Brungardt, term expires January 15, 2000 Kathleen Clark, term expires January 15, 2000 John Moore, term expires January 15, 2000 Export Loan Guarantee Review Committee: K.S.A. 74-5073 Anna R. Anderson, term expires January 15, 2000 Robert Duncan, term expires January 15, 2000 Kansas Racing Commission: K.S.A. 74-8803 Leroy Hayden, term expires January 15, 2000 Edward Nazar, term expires January 15, 2000 Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation: K.S.A. 74-8101 John R. Darling, term expires January 15, 2000 State Banking Board: K.S.A. 74-3004 Michele C. Lundy, term expires March 15, 1999 Denis W. Miller, term expires March 15, 1999 Parole Board: K.S.A. 22-3707 Larry D. Woodward, term expires January 15, 2000 Pooled Money Investment Board: K.S.A. 75-4221a William L. Yager, term expires March 15, 2000
Committee on Organization, Calendar and Rules begs leave to submit the following report concerning committee membership of the 1997 regular session: Agriculture: Corbin, Chairperson; Morris, Vice Chairperson; Clark, Sallee, Tyson, Umbarger. Karr, Ranking Minority Member; Biggs, Downey. Assessment and Taxation: Langworthy, Chairperson; Corbin, Vice Chairperson; Bond, Hardenburger, Harris, Praeger, Sallee. Lee, Ranking Minority Member; Goodwin, Karr, Steineger. Commerce: Salisbury, Chairperson; Ranson, Vice Chairperson; Brownlee, Harris, Jordan, Steffes, Umbarger. Barone, Ranking Minority Member; Feleciano, Gooch, Steineger. Confirmations Oversight: Emert, Chairperson; Hensley, Vice Chairperson; Jones, Oleen, Salisbury, Vidricksen. Education: Lawrence, Chairperson; Langworthy, Vice Chairperson; Bleeker, Emert, Kerr, Oleen, Umbarger. Downey, Ranking Minority Member; Hensley, Jones, Lee. Elections and Local Government: Hardenburger, Chairperson; Becker, Vice Chairperson; Huelskamp, Lawrence, Praeger, Vidricksen. Gooch, Ranking Minority Member; Petty, Steineger. Energy and Natural Resources: Sallee, Chairperson; Morris, Vice Chairperson; Harrington, Huelskamp, Schraad, Tyson. Biggs, Ranking Minority Member; Goodwin, Karr. Federal and State Affairs: Oleen, Chairperson; Harrington, Vice Chairperson; Becker, Bleeker, Schraad, Vidricksen. Jones, Ranking Minority Member; Biggs, Gooch. Financial Institutions and Insurance: Steffes, Chairperson; Praeger, Vice Chairperson; Becker, Brownlee, Clark, Corbin. Feleciano, Ranking Minority Member; Barone, Biggs. Interstate Cooperation: Bond, Chairperson; Emert, Hensley, Petty, Ranson, Salisbury, Vidricksen. Judiciary: Harris, Chairperson; Emert, Vice Chairperson; Schraad, Vice Chairperson; Bond, Harrington, Oleen, Steffes. Goodwin, Ranking Minority Member; Feleciano, Gilstrap, Petty. Organization, Calendar and Rules: Bond, Chairperson; Emert, Vice Chairperson; Hardenburger, Jordan, Kerr, Lawrence, Morris, Salisbury, Vidricksen. Public Health and Welfare: Praeger Chairperson; Salmans, Vice Chairperson; Becker, Bleeker, Hardenburger, Langworthy. Steineger, Ranking Minority Member; Jones, Lee. Transportation and Tourism: Vidricksen, Chairperson; Jordan, Vice Chairperson; Harrington, Huelskamp, Salmans, Tyson. Gilstrap, Ranking Minority Member; Goodwin, Karr. Utilities: Ranson, Chairperson; Clark, Vice Chairperson; Brownlee, Morris, Salisbury, Sallee, Steffes. Barone, Ranking Minority Member; Downey, Hensley, Lee. Ways and Means: Kerr, Chairperson; Salisbury, Vice Chairperson; Jordan, Lawrence, Morris, Ranson, Salmans. Petty, Ranking Minority Member; Downey, Feleciano, Gilstrap. JOINT COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE Administrative Rules And Regulations: Sallee, Vice Chairperson; Clark, Hardenburger, Gooch, Steineger. Arts And Cultural Resources: Clark, Vice Chairperson; Biggs, Bleeker, Brownlee, Feleciano. Special Claims Against the State: Morris, Chairperson; Brownlee, Gilstrap, Karr, Schraad. ADDITIONAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Other committee assignments made by Legislative Coordinating Council, Senate President or Senate Minority Leader: Children And Families: Praeger, Vice Chairperson; Downey, Huelskamp, Jones, Umbarger. Computers And Telecommunications: Feleciano, Sallee, Salmans. Economic Development: Ranson, Chairperson; Barone, Gooch, Jordan, Salisbury. Health Care Reform Legislative Oversight: Praeger, Chairperson; Becker, Goodwin, Hensley, Salmans, Steineger. Legislative Educational Planning: Lawrence, Chairperson; Downey, Langworthy, Lee, Oleen. Legislative Post Audit: Hensley, Oleen, Ranson, Steineger, Vidricksen. Pensions, Investments And Benefits: Kerr, Chairperson; Barone, Petty, Steffes, Tyson. State Building Construction: Goodwin, Morris, Vidricksen. State Gaming Compacts: Schraad, Vice Chairperson; Emert, Gilstrap. The President announced the Senate would recess until 6:00 p.m., for the purpose of a joint meeting with the House of Representatives to hear the State of the State Address by Govenor Graves. On motion of Senator Emert the Senate adjoined until 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 14, 1997.