February 29, 2000

Journal of the Senate

THIRTY-FIFTH DAY
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Senate Chamber, Topeka, Kansas
Tuesday, February 29, 2000--2:30 p.m.
 The Senate was called to order by President Dick Bond.

 The roll was called with thirty-seven senators present.

 Senators Biggs, Praeger and Pugh were excused.

 Invocation by Chaplain Fred S. Hollomon:

     Heavenly Father,

      I want to thank You for the following Proverbs written centuries ago which speak to
 our contemporary experiences.  .  .  .  .

     A fool shows his annoyance at once;

 But a prudent man overlooks an insult. (12:16)

     Better a patient man than a warrior;

 A man who controls his temper than one who takes a city. (16:32)

     He who mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker. (17:5)

     If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor; he too will cry out and not be answered
 (21:13)

     He who answers before listening--that is his folly and his shame. (18:13)  

     If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength. (24:10)

     Do not gloat when your enemy falls;

 When he stumbles, do not let your heart rejoice. (24:17)

     Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;

 Someone else, and not your own lips. (27:2)

     The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold;

 But man is tested by the praise he receives. (27:21)

     (And a little biblical humor) If a man loudly blesses his neighbor early in the morning, it
 will be taken as a curse. (27:14)

     And finally.  .  .  .  Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves;

               For the rights of all who are destitute. (31:8)
     I pray in the Name of Christ,

     AMEN

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
 The following bill was introduced and read by title:

   SB 651, An act concerning insurance; relating to reciprocal insurance companies;
amending K.S.A. 40-1601, 40-1602, 40-1603, 40-1604, 40-1605, 40-1606, 40-1607, 40-1608,
40-1610, 40-1611, 40-1612 and 40-1613 and K.S.A. 1999 Supp. 40-1620 and 40-1622 and
repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 40-1614, by Committee on Federal and
State Affairs.

REFERENCE OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
 The following bills were referred to Committees as indicated:

   Commerce: HB 2580, 2938.

 Education: Sub HB 2794, 2799, 2801, 2810, 2899.

 Elections and Local Government: HB 2750.

 Energy and Natural Resources: HB 2954.

 Federal and State Affairs: HB 2355.

 Financial Institutions & Insurance: HB 2561 (separately).

 Judiciary: HB 2372, 2557, 2614; Sub HB 2683; HB 2685, 2809 (separately); HB
2855, 2879, 2894, 2905.

 Public Health and Welfare: Sub HB 2169; HB 2696, 2755, 2759.

 Transportation and Tourism: HB 2561 (separately); Sub HB 2642, 2809 (separately);
HB 2884.

CHANGE OF REFERENCE
 The President withdrew SB 382, 438, 546, 609, 615, 621, 622 from the Committee on
Ways and Means, and rereferred the bills to the Committee on Judiciary.

 The President withdrew SB 372, 557 from the Committee on Ways and Means, and
rereferred the bills to the calendar under the heading of General Orders.

 The President withdrew Sub SB 265 from the calendar under the heading of General
Orders, and rereferred the bill to the Committee on Commerce.

MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
February 18, 2000
  Message to the Senate of the State of Kansas:

   Enclosed herewith is Executive Directive No. 00-294 for your information.

                                                                                      Sincerely,

                                                                                    BILL GRAVES

                                                                                    Governor

   The President announced Executive Order No. 00-294, Authorizing Certain
Expenditures, is on file in the office of the Secretary of the Senate and available for review
at any time.

February 25, 2000
  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 February 25, 2000, pursuant to law.

                                                                                      BILL GRAVES

                                                                                    Governor

Member, State Banking Board, H. Allan Caldwell, pursuant to the authority vested in me
by KSA 74-3004, effective upon the date of confirmation by the Senate to serve a three-
year term expiring March 15, 2003.

Member, State Banking Board, Gary J. Cinotto, pursuant to the authority vested in me by
KSA 74-3004, effective upon the date of confirmation by the Senate to serve a three-year
term expiring March 15, 2003.

Member, State Banking Board, Bruce B. Morgan, pursuant to the authority vested in me
by KSA 74-3004, effective upon the date of confirmation by the Senate to serve a three-
year term expiring March 15, 2003.

Member, Pooled Money Investment Board, Norman B. Dawson, pursuant to the authority
vested in me by KSA 75-4221a, effective upon the date of confirmation by the Senate to
serve a four-year term expiring March 15, 2004.

Member, Pooled Money Investment Board, William L. Yager, pursuant to the authority
vested in me by KSA 75-4221a, effective upon the date of confirmation by the Senate to
serve a four-year term expiring March 15, 2004.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STATE OFFICERS
KANSAS, INC.
  January 2000
   Charles R. Ranson, President, Kansas, Inc., submitted the 1998 County Economic Vitality
and Distress Report Update.

  KANSAS PAROLE BOARD
    Pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 22-3710, Marilyn Scafe, Chair, submitted the annual
Report of the Kansas Parole Board for Fiscal Year 1999.

  KANSAS SUPREME COURT
    The Kansas Supreme Court, Office of Judicial Administration, submitted the Annual
Report of the Kansas Judicial Branch for the 1998-1999 Fiscal Year.

  STATE OF VERMONT
  Joint Senate Resolution
   David A. Gibson, Secretary of the Senate, State of Vermont, submitted JRS 78, a joint
resolution relating to the need for national leadership to address the high cost of medically
necessary prescription drugs.

  KANSAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
  February 25, 2000
    Andy Tompkins, Commissioner of Education, submitted The Kansas Charter Schools
Accountability Report for School Year 1998-99.

   The President announced the above reports are on file in the office of the Secretary of
the Senate and are available for review at any time.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
 Committee on Assessment and Taxation 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:

      By the Governor:

State Board of Tax Appeals: K.S.A. 74-2433

      Dwight D. Keen, term expires January 15, 2004

      Stephen Richards, term expires January 15, 2004

REPORT ON ENGROSSED BILLS
 SB 410, 483, 501, 503, 505, 510, 529, 559, 598, 642; SCR 1639, 1641 reported
correctly engrossed February 25, 2000.

 SB 388, 397, 447, 461, 527, 532, 534, 536, 541, 552 reported correctly engrossed
February 29, 2000.

REPORT ON ENROLLED BILLS
 SR 1816 reported correctly enrolled, properly signed and presented to the Secretary of
the Senate on February 29, 2000.

   On motion of Senator Emert the Senate adjourned until 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, March
1, 2000.

HELEN A. MORELAND, Journal Clerk.

PAT SAVILLE, Secretary of Senate.