The House met pursuant to adjournment with Speaker pro tem Mays in the chair.
The roll was called with 111 members present.
Rep. Helgerson was excused on verified illness.
Reps. Ballou, Dean, Glasscock, Holmes, Klein, Phill Kline, Larkin, Lloyd, McKechnie,
Minor, Pottorff, Rehorn and Schwartz were excused on excused absence by the Speaker.
Prayer by guest chaplain, Dr. John Snook, pastor, United Methodist Church, Ellsworth,
and guest of Rep. Aday:
O Lord: open the ears, eyes, and minds of our hearts that we may know and do
your will.
Protect these women and men from ever placing the priority of their legislative
responsibility before their faith and family. Protect them from compromise with their
conscience.
May they, in this room, in their offices and homes be known as women and men
of integrity and wisdom. May their words during deliberations and decision making
be kind, clear and respectful.
This we pray through our Lord Jesus Christ who liveth and reigneth with you,
ever one God. World without end. Amen.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Rep. Grant.
REFERENCE OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
The following bills and resolutions were referred to committees as indicated:
Appropriations: HB 3009.
Economic Development: HB 3010, 3011.
Taxation: HR 6012.
Utilities: HR 6011.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STATE OFFICERS
From the Kansas Corporation Commission, Kansas State Energy Program, 1999 Annual
Report.
From Kay McFarland, Chief Justice, State of the Judiciary, Annual Report of the Chief
Justice of the Kansas Supreme Court, February 2000.
The complete reports are kept on file and open for inspection in the office of the Chief
Clerk.
FINAL ACTION ON BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS HB 2620, An act relating to property taxation; concerning property valuation appeals
procedures; amending K.S.A. 1999 Supp. 74-2433f, 79-1448 and 79-1606 and repealing the
existing sections, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 110; Nays 0; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not
voting: 15.
Absent or not voting: Ballou, Dean, Glasscock, Helgerson, Holmes, Klein, Phill Kline,
Larkin, Lloyd, McKechnie, Minor, Pottorff, Rehorn, Schwartz, Welshimer.
The bill passed, as amended.
HB 2621, An act relating to property tax; concerning notification of county treasurers of
real estate mortgage obligation satisfaction; amending K.S.A. 79-2001 and repealing the
existing section, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 85; Nays 26; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not
voting: 14.
Absent or not voting: Ballou, Dean, Glasscock, Helgerson, Holmes, Klein, Phill Kline,
Larkin, Lloyd, McKechnie, Minor, Pottorff, Rehorn, Schwartz.
The bill passed, as amended.
EXPLANATION OF VOTE
Mr. Speaker: On HB 2621, I vote no. KSA 58-2309a mandates that when a debt secured
by a mortgage is paid, the mortgagee or assignee shall cause satisfaction to be recorded,
and pay the fee. Failure may result in $500 civil damages, and attorney fees. The same law
makes the register of deeds forward such information to the county clerk. The county clerk
is mandated to make any necessary change in address records for mailing tax statements. HB 2621 accomplishes nothing but making business for the state printer. This is legislation
without thought. No wonder people get frustrated with the law.--Ward Loyd
HB 2823, An act relating to property taxation; concerning the valuation of producing gas
wells; amending K.S.A. 79-331 and repealing the existing section, was considered on final
action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 111; Nays 0; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not
voting: 14.
Absent or not voting: Ballou, Dean, Glasscock, Helgerson, Holmes, Klein, Phill Kline,
Larkin, Lloyd, McKechnie, Minor, Pottorff, Rehorn, Schwartz.
The bill passed, as amended.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
The Committee on Taxation recommends HR 6012 be amended on page 1, in line 39,
by striking ``be'' and inserting ``is hereby''; in line 40, by striking ``the Shawnee County
District Court'' and inserting ``an appropriate forum''; in line 41, by striking ``judicial'';
On page 2, in line 2, by striking ``court'' in both places it appears and inserting ``forum''
in both such places; in line 4, by striking ``court'' and inserting ``forum''; in line 7, before
``all'' by inserting ``an order be sought that''; also, in line 7, by striking ``court'' and inserting
``forum''; in line 17, by striking ``court'' and inserting ``forum''; and the resolution be adopted
as amended.
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE
Your Committee on Calendar and Printing recommends on requests for resolutions
and certificates that
Request No. 149, by Representative Storm, commending Thomas Arch Fletcher on
achieving Eagle Scout;
Request No. 150, by Representative P. Long, congratulating Stacie Bell for scoring 1000
points in her high school basketball career;
Request No. 151, by Representative P. Long, honoring Brian Hanzlick for his committed
service to law enforcement in Kansas;
Request No. 152, by Representative Schwartz, congratulating Floyd and Joan Sorrick
on 50 years of marriage;
Request No. 153, by Representative McKinney, congratulating Cindy Hageman for
winning first place in the Masonic Grand Lodge of Kansas 1999 Scholarship Public School
Essay Contest;
Request No. 154, by Representative Dreher, congratulating Florence Lard on her 100th
birthday;
Request No. 155, by Representative Vining, honoring the Leadership Valley Center
Class of 2000;
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.
Upon unanimous consent, the House referred back to the regular order of business,
Introduction of Bills and Concurrent Resolutions.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
The following bills were thereupon introduced and read by title:
HB 3012, An act concerning civil procedure; relating to contributory negligence;
amending K.S.A. 60-258a and repealing the existing section, by Committee on Federal and
State Affairs.
HB 3013, An act establishing the Kansas board of regents legacy scholarship program;
relating to administration of awards made under such program, by Committee on
Appropriations.
HB 3014, An act concerning the legislature; relating to benefits and compensation of
employees of certain legislative agencies; amending K.S.A. 1999 Supp. 74-4911f and
repealing the existing section, by Committee on Appropriations.
HB 3015, An act enacting the Kansas airline ticket consumer protection act, by
Committee on Appropriations.
HB 3016, An act concerning crimes and punishment; relating to family and child safety
and the safe storage of firearms, by Committee on Appropriations.
HB 3017, An act concerning the Kansas Statutes Annotated; relating to the distribution
thereof; amending K.S.A. 77-138 and repealing the existing section, by Committee on
Appropriations.
HB 3018, An act relating to state agencies; concerning the closure or relocation of certain
programs or functions; concerning officers and employees laid off therefrom; prescribing
certain disposition of certain property; benefits and procedures; KIB contingency fund;
amending K.S.A. 75-4370, 75-4371, 75-4372, 75-4373, 75-4374, 75-4375 and 75-4376 and
K.S.A. 1999 Supp. 46-233 and 75-6801 and repealing the existing sections, by Committee
on Taxation.
REPORT ON ENGROSSED BILLS HB 2620, 2621, 2823 reported correctly engrossed March 2, 2000.
Sub. HB 2290 reported correctly re-engrossed March 2, 2000.
On motion of Rep. Weber, the House adjourned until 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 6,
2000.