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FIRST CALENDAR DAY
FIRST SESSION DAY
Senate Chamber
Des Moines, Iowa, Monday, January 8, 1996
Pursuant to chapter two (2), sections two point one (2.1) and two
point three (2.3), Code of Iowa, the 1996 Regular Session of the
Seventy-sixth General Assembly convened at 10:05 a.m., and the Senate
was called to order by President Leonard L. Boswell.
Prayer was offered by the Reverend Ranny Mann, pastor of the Lamoni
RLDS Church, Lamoni, Iowa.
OPENING REMARKS BY THE
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
President Boswell addressed the Senate with the following remarks:
I want to welcome you as we begin the second regular session of the
76th General Assembly. I especially want to welcome all the new members
of our Senate family here today; staff and pages. I appreciate the
effort of all the members and staff towards our business in the Senate.
I look forward to working with all of you.
There are always many issues facing us each year. In 1996 the
gravity of those issues is heightened by the actions being taken in
Washington, D.C. More and more responsibilities are being sent to the
state legislatures to decide. In addition, this is an election year
which could complicate our business here. I hope it doesnt.
It is my hope and goal that we use good Iowa common sense to find
solutions to the many issues that will come before us this year. There
is the old way of governing that meant partisanship and gridlock. There
is a new way to govern that seeks common ground and common sense to
craft productive solutions for our citizens. I think we should try the
new way. Isnt that what the folks back home expect of us?
We can do it. We crafted the Budget Reform and Spending Limitation
Act in 1992, an election year. Thanks to that legislation, the states
fiscal house is in order and we have money set aside for a rainy day.
Now that was old fashioned Iowa common sense at work.
We know what Iowans want. They deserve our best cooperative
efforts to provide sensible solutions to the pressing problems of job
creation, rural development, housing, crime, and good schools for our
children.
I challenge each of us to approach the 1996 session with a new
attitude of cooperation. Let us use good old fashioned Iowa common
sense to solve our problems. The people of Iowa will truly benefit if
we do.
I wish all of you the best this session. My door is always open.
Thank you.
REMARKS BY THE MAJORITY LEADER
Senator Horn addressed the Senate as follows:
Mr. President, Senators, staff, and guests:
Good morning, and welcome back to you all. Its a pleasure to be
back, and an honor to again serve as your majority leader this year.
We had a good year in 95. We succeeded in formulating a balanced
state budget, building a healthy budget balance AND providing
significant property tax relief while making some positive movement on
key priorities like education and crime.
Despite our differences with the House, I am optimistic we can
also make progress this year. Todays reality is that members of the
House are beginning to see that the common-sense Senate priorities, like
property tax relief, have the support of most Iowans.
Heres some examples of what I believe are the common sense values
Iowans expect us to maintain this year.
Maintaining a balanced state budget with a healthy surplus should
again be the Senates top priority in 1996. Since 1992 weve eliminated
a $400 million sta debt and now have a $430 million surplus. Again this
year, we cannot and will not spend more than we have--for any reason.
We must be particularly cautious now due to uncertainty about proposed
federal funding cutbacks, estimated at a cost to Iowa of $50-250
million.
Last year, the Senate was the first to heed Iowans pleas to
decrease property taxes. After reviewing our state finances, and
holding down other spending, weput together a multi-year property tax
relief program that will return over $500 million to Iowans. While weve
made a good start, we should again make property tax relief a 1996
priority.
Repeal of M & E, a deduction of health insurance premiums for the
self-employed, and increased family credits were enacted in 95. We
should give serious consideration to other tax-cutting proposals in 96.
Iowans expect us to use our common-sense by reducing taxes reasonably
and carefully, and to resist the temptation to cut taxes too much now,
only to find ourselves back into deficit due to federal cutbacks or
economic downturns.
During past financial crises, repair and renovation of our public
buildings, roads, parks & bridges has also been delayed. Now that the
budget is in the black, we should take steps to protect our existing
investment in infrastructure. These are sensible one-time expenditures
that protect our existing investments across the state and allow us to
make the best use of the facilities we already have.
I believe two other specific priorities deserve increased state
support this year. These are education and training needs, and crime
control.
Iowans understand the need to prepare our youth to compete in
todays global economy, and to provide continuing education and job
training for all our citizens. Iowans expect us to keep education--both
K-12 and higher education-- a key priority.
Iowans exposure to crime--often violent crime--is another priority.
In 1995, we authorized construction of nearly 1,000 additional prison
spaces to keep convicted criminals off the streets. In 96, we should
authorize more space to house prisoners, no matter what specific plans
we choose.
Finally, I want to say a word about the federal budget changes
looming on the horizon. It appears to me that we will be faced with
cutbacks in several areas that impact on our elderly and our children.
I believe we need to speak up to our federal officials about the impact
of these proposed changes on Iowans. I believe it is our obligation to
try to maintain needed services for our elderly and our children--even
though it will certainly impact our state budget. Helping those who
really need assistance is another common-sense Iowa value in my book.
In 1996, if we in the Senate continue to focus on Iowans key
concerns, and provide common-sense leadership with fiscal stability, we
will have another truly successful session. I look forward to working
with you on the issues we face in the year ahead.
Thank you.
COMMITTEE FROM THE HOUSE
A committee from the House appeared and notified the Senate that
the House was duly organized and ready to receive any communication the
Senate might be ready to transmit.
REMARKS BY THE MINORITY LEADER
Senator Rife addressed the Senate as follows:
Fellow Senators, staff, families and friends. Welcome to the Iowa
Senate and the beginning of the 1996 Legislative Session. I am sure that
this body will once again look at many topics that will touch everyone
in the state of Iowa.
During the 1995 interim, I had the opportunity to visit with many
of my constituents and Iowans across the state. The topics of
discussion ranged from hog lots to prisons; federal funds to education;
and speed limits to the ICN. All of these are very important issues
that will touch at least one person in our families. I will highlight a
few of the items that I see as significant issues for this legislative
session.
Initially, the increase in responsibility for state governments
over their constituents has arrived and will continue to do so. Before
we address the tasks ahead of us, I want to remind everyone that we have
been handed a full-deck of cards by our federal legislators. They have
given more power back to the states through block grants, yet perameters
and scope have only begun to be defined. With this, I am willing to
work with my fellow colleagues in the Iowa Senate and House to make sure
that these block grants are used for the better of all Iowans.
This sessions high profile issue and number one priority will be
addressing hog lots. This issue will be a major test of this bodys
ability to both -- resolve conflicts and find the proper solution for
all parties involved.
Education is always one of my priorities. It is our duty as
legislators, and some as parents, to provide for our states future.
During the 1996 session, we need to look at the rapidly increasing cost
and enrollment of Special Education. In FY 1994 alone, expenditures for
this exceeded revenues by $13.5 million. For FY 1995, they are
projected to exceed $15 million. We need to remember these kids in our
budget for FY 1996 with adequate funding. This will only better these
citizens to cope and live in Iowa as prosperous adults.
In talking of appropriations and the FY 96 budget, the State of
Iowa is in an advantageous position of deciding what to do with budget
surpluses -- a position many other states envy. There are several
directions that we can go regarding this surplus. No one argues that
there are very serious capital improvements that need to be done all
across the state. The longer the state delays repairing roads and
buildings the more expensive the repairs will be in the future. The
building that we are sitting in is a perfect example.
Another direction the state could choose to go is tax relief.
Income tax and property tax reductions have been the subject of much
media coverage and constituent concern. Many have argued that with a
surplus and the states finances in order, tax relief is the next step.
Finally, the state must consider the effect of the federal budget
changes. At this point, no one, including the budget negotiators, knows
what the final budget will be. We would be wise to wait to learn of the
final impact of the federal budget before we commit funds to other
areas.
As we wait for the federal budget negotiations to be settled, the
suspense continues as we wait to hear Congress final decision about
Medigrant, which is currently the Medicaid Program. How Iowa develops
its Medigrant plan and how we budget for this huge program will be a
challenge.
Although Iowa has made great progress in health care reform during
the past few years, the any willing provider concept continues to cause
controversy. Any willing provider would require managed care
organizations to include any licensed provider seeking to serve the
organizations enrollees. I expect to see more battles over this issue.
Prisons and overcrowding continues to be a problem for Iowa. We
must formulate a responsible policy in relying more on community-based
corrections in dealing with non-violent offenders who do not belong in
prison. This will free up additional beds for the truly violent
offenders. We simply cannot afford to maintain the status quo of
building one new prison after another.
Domestic violence is another area of concern to me and many others.
We must appropriate funds to counties for shelters and counseling if we
are to prevent this crime from becoming a statewide crisis. Domestic
abuse filings are increasing more rapidly than any other area. For
example, in 1990 there were 188 domestic abuse petitions filed. In
1994, more than 4,262 domestic abuse petitions were filed in the courts.
I feel this problem needs to be addressed now -- not at a later date.
We have got to keep moving in a positive direction regarding
housing development in our state and the development of a strong
workforce. These are both important to the economic development of our
state, and we have to make sure the legislature is part of the solution
-- not the problem.
The states speed limit, the ICN, public retirement, gambling and
competition in our utilities industry will also be touched on by the
legislators in these two governing bodies. As I stated in the opening,
it is my hope that with this divided majority, we will all be able to
work together for a more better Iowa. After all, making Iowa a better
place to live is one of my goals as a legislator.
Before I close, there is one group of people I would like to
address -- THE IOWA TAXPAYER. The legislature needs to thank them --
for they are the ones who have removed our past deficits and filled our
current surpluses which is nearly an unfathomable number of half- a-
billion- dollars!! We need to thank all of them, with a reduction in
our askings.
Notice I didnt say tax replacement -- that doesnt reduce our
askings. It just changes where we get the money to pay for government.
I proposed in the past that we reduce Iowas individual income tax to a
flat rate. I offered the concept in 1987 at a time when Iowas state
government was set to reap a similar amount of a windfall because of the
Federal tax reform act.
Now that the state has a surplus, I would like to see that surplus
spent on the citizens of Iowa and not on more state government. The
opportunity for individual income tax reform has come, and it would be
my hope that we will take this chance to implement a change in Iowas
income tax.
In closing, I am looking forward to the 1996 legislative session.
I know that we are all ready to get to work and make Iowa a better place
to live.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Leave of absence was granted as follows:
Senator Rensink for the day and January 9, 1996, on request of
Senator Rife.
COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE GOVERNOR
Senator Horn moved that a committee of five be appointed to notify
the Governor that the Senate was organized and ready to receive any
communication he might be ready to transmit.
The motion prevailed by a voice vote and the Chair announced the
appointment of Senators Gronstal, Chair; Priebe, Sorensen, Bartz and
Maddox.
COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE HOUSE
Senator Horn moved that a committee of five be appointed to notify
the House of Representatives that the Senate was organized and ready for
business.
The motion prevailed by a voice vote and the Chair announced the
appointment of Senators Connolly, Chair; Giannetto, Fraise, Boettger and
McLaren.
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES AND ADMINISTRATION
Senator Horn asked and received unanimous consent to take up the
following supplemental report of the committee on Rules and
Administration:
MR. PRESIDENT: Your committee on Rules and Administration begs
leave to submit the names of the following personnel for appointment as
permanent officers and employees of the Senate for the 1996 Session of
the Seventy-sixth General Assembly: Administrative
Finance Officer..........Lois Brownell
Legal Counsel
Assistant to the Legal Counsel..........Mark Haugen
Majority Caucus
Research Analyst..........Ron Parker
Minority Caucus
Research Analyst..........Mark Braun
Research Analyst..........Kaye Lozier
Research Analyst..........Michael Savala
Services
Switchboard Operator..........Connie Follett
Secretaries to Senators
Secretary..........Rebecca Beach
Secretary..........Juliet Bliss
Committee Secretary..........David Cmelik
Committee Secretary..........James A.A. Fitzgerald
Committee Secretary..........Judy Frazier
Committee Secretary..........Sara Halvorson
Committee Secretary..........Kara McWhirter Waugh
Committee Secretary..........Jean Nelson
Committee Secretary..........Susan Reynolds
Administrative Secretary to President Pro Tempore..........Jane Tays
Secretary..........Martha Ullem
Secretary..........Janine Vaudt
WALLY HORN, Chair
Senator Horn moved the adoption of the supplemental report and the
appointment of the permanent officers and employees of the Senate.
The motion prevailed by a voice vote and the foregoing officers and
employees appeared before the bar of the Senate and were duly sworn.
APPOINTMENT OF PAGES
Senator Horn asked and received unanimous consent to take up the
following report of the committee on Rules and Administration:
MR. PRESIDENT: Your committee on Rules and Administration begs
leave to submit the names of the following personnel as Pages for the
Senate for the 1996 Session of the Seventy-sixth General Assembly:
Annette Athy, Stanton, Secretary of the Senates Page Sara Bailey, Anita
Beth Bernholtz, Carroll Laura Brown, Carlisle Brent Elswick, Lamoni
Nathan Haggard, Fort Dodge Patrick Hassenfritz, Sperry Jason Hedden,
Wilton Tom Hopkins, Ankeny, President of the Senates Page Amy Longwill,
Nodaway Christopher Noring, West Liberty Luke Quinn, Lowden Angie
Richardson, Bedford Carrie Stephens, Norway Justin Thiltgen, Dubuque
Leah Van Mersbergen, Cedar Amanda Whims, Swea City WALLY HORN, Chair
Senator Horn moved the adoption of the report and the appointment
of the Senate pages.
The motion prevailed by a voice vote and the foregoing Senate Pages
appeared before the bar of the Senate and were duly sworn to their oaths
of office:
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE HOUSE
Senator Connolly reported that the committee assigned to notify the
House that the Senate was organized and ready for business had performed
its duty.
The report was accepted and the committee discharged.
HOUSE MESSAGES RECEIVED AND CONSIDERED
The following messages were received from the Chief Clerk of the
House:
MR. PRESIDENT: I am directed to inform your honorable body that the
House has on January 8, 1996, adopted the following resolutions in which
the concurrence of the Senate is asked:
House Concurrent Resolution 101, a resolution providing for a joint
convention on Tuesday, January 9, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. for Governor Terry
E. Branstad to deliver his condition of the state and budget message.
This resolution was read first time and passed on file.
House Concurrent Resolution 102, a resolution providing for a joint
convention on Wednesday, January 10, 1996, at 9:30 a.m. for Chief
Justice McGivern to present his message of the condition of the judicial
department.
This resolution was read first time and passed on file.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
(Regular Calendar)
Senator Horn asked and received unanimous consent to take up for
immediate consideration House Concurrent Resolution 101.
House Concurrent Resolution 101
On motion of Senator Horn, House Concurrent Resolution 101, a
resolution providing for a joint convention on Tuesday, January 9, 1996,
at 10:00 a.m. for Governor Terry E. Branstad to deliver his condition of
the state and budget message, was taken up for consideration.
Senator Horn moved the adoption of House Concurrent Resolution 101,
which motion prevailed by a voice vote.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
Senate Joint Resolution 2001, by Vilsack, a joint resolution
proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating
to the power of the people to affirm or reject Acts of the General
Assembly relating to the sales or use tax or individual income tax.
Read first time and passed on file.
Senate File 2001, by Freeman, a bill for an act relating to the
appropriation and distribution of proceeds from the franchise tax on
financial institutions and providing a repeal date.
Read first time and passed on file.
Senate File 2002, by Kibbie, a bill for an act exempting computers
sold or leased to insurance companies from the state sales, services,
and use taxes.
Read first time and passed on file.
Senate File 2003, by Kibbie, a bill for an act relating to the
maximum value of a prize for jackpot bingo conducted by certain
qualified organizations.
Read first time and passed on file.
Senate File 2004, by Szymoniak, a bill for an act exempting the
seller of a portable water system from the requirements and the
penalties of the consumer fraud law.
Read first time and passed on file.
Senate File 2005, by Vilsack, a bill for an act relating to the
auditing of contracts providing managed care services under the medical
assistance program.
Read first time and passed on file.
Senate File 2006, by Vilsack, a bill for an act relating to notice
to victims when the perpetrator of the crime is released from custody
and including an applicability provision.
Read first time and passed on file.
Senate File 2007, by Tinsman, a bill for an act prohibiting the
release of persons convicted of forcible felonies on parole or work
release.
Read first time and passed on file.
Senate File 2008, by Judge, Hammond, and Boswell, a bill for an
act relating to medical services access through hospitals and providers
in rural counties by enrollees of managed care plans or indemnity plans.
Read first time and passed on file.
Senate File 2009, by Fraise, a bill for an act relating to prison
time served by persons convicted of an aggravated misdemeanor or greater
offense, by providing for changes in the mandatory minimum terms of
sentences to be served, providing for a reduction in the amount of good
and honor time that may be earned by forcible felons, providing for a
legislative interim and a departmental study, providing for a pilot
project, and making other related changes.
Read first time and passed on file.
Senate File 2010, by Szymoniak, a bill for an act relating to
prohibiting the assault of an emergency medical care provider or a
health care provider providing emergency services in a hospital and
providing penalties.
Read first time and passed on file.
Senate File 2011, by Kibbie, a bill for an act removing the
confidential status of water and ice vessel accident reports filed with
the natural resource commission of the department of natural resources
and providing for the Acts applicability.
Read first time and passed on file.
Senate File 2012, by Szymoniak and Kramer, a bill for an act
relating to the conduct of raffles.
Read first time and passed on file.
Senate File 2013, by Judge, a bill for an act requiring the
licensure of respiratory care therapists and creating a board for
respiratory care practitioners.
Read first time and passed on file.
Senate File 2014, by McKean, a bill for an act relating to the
time period for applying for death benefits under the Iowa public
employees retirement system.
Read first time and passed on file.
Senate File 2015, by Vilsack, a bill for an act relating to legal
defenses under state privatization contracts.
Read first time and passed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE GOVERNOR
Senator Gronstal reported that the committee assigned to notify the
Governor that the Senate was organized and ready to receive
communication had performed its duty.
The report was accepted and the committee discharged.
COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE
Senator Horn moved that a committee of four be appointed as a
committee on Mileage to examine and file a supplemental report on
mileage.
The motion prevailed by a voice vote and the Chair announced the
appointment of Senators Gettings, Chair; Deluhery, Bennett and Lundby.
RECESS
On motion of Senator Horn, the Senate recessed at 10:43 a.m., until
3:00 p.m.
APPENDIX
ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENTS
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
The President announced the following statutory and other
miscellaneous appointments made during the 1995 legislative interim:
June 30, 1995
HEALTH DATA COMMISSION
(Code 145.2)
Senator Randall Giannetto, 7/1/95 - 6/30/96
AGRICULTURAL GRAIN MARKETING COMPACT
(Code 183.1)
Senator Patty Judge, 7/1/95 - 6/30-97
IOWA PEACE INSTITUTE
(Code 38.2)
Senator Dennis Black, 7/1/95 - 6/30/99
COLLEGE AID COMMISSION
(Code 261.1)
Senator Al Sorensen, 7/1/95 - 6/30/99
July 17, 1995
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ADVISORY COUNCIL
(Code 249A.4)
Senators Elaine Szymoniak and Maggie Tinsman, 7/1/95 - 6/30/97
IOWA PEACE INSTITUTE
(Code 38.2)
Senator Maggie Tinsman, 7/1/95 - 6/30/99
COMMISSION ON ELDER AFFAIRS
(Code 231.11)
Senator Wilmer Rensink, 7/1/95 - 6/30/99
July 25, 1995M COMMISSION ON ELDER AFFAIRS
(Code 231.11)
Senator Jack Kibbie, 7/1/95 - 6/30/99
October 18, 1995
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(Request of the Council)
Senator Dick Dearden, 10/18/95 - 4/30/97
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/
Community College Job Training Study
(Request of IDED)
Senator Randall Giannetto, duration of the study
ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT
BY THE MINORITY LEADER
The Minority Leader announced the following appointment made during
the 1995 legislative interim:
YOUTHFUL OFFENDER JURISDICTION TASK FORCE
(House File 528)
Senator Don Redfern
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED
The following communications were received in the office of the
Secretary of the Senate and placed on file in the Legislative Service
Bureau during the 1995 legislative interim:
IHELA
1995 Annual Report for the Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority in
compliance with Section 261A.21 of the Iowa Code.
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD
1994 Annual Report as required by IOWA CODE 7a.1, 7a.10 AND
476.16.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
A report Pertaining to the Discretionary Medical Assistance Process
according to the 1995 Iowa Act, Senate File 462, section 3, subsection
11.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Preliminary report from the State County Management Committee as
required in section 23, Senate File 69.
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Annual Report of Highway Research and Development. (July 1, 1994
to June 30, 1995) Published in accordance with Sections 310.35 and
312.3A of the Code of Iowa.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
The Family Support Subsidy summary and Evaluation for FY 1995 as
required in 225C.42 of the Code of Iowa.
IOWA SEED CAPITAL CORPORATION
1995 First Annual Report
AUDITOR OF STATE
Audit Report on the Lottery Division of the Iowa Department of
Revenue and Finance.
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Household Hazardous Materials Toxic Cleanup Days Program. The
Annual Report to the General Assembly.
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Community Economic Betterment Account (C.E.B.A.). Annual Report
LEGISLATIVE FISCAL BUREAU
Summary of FY 1997 Budget and Department Requests.
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Registry of Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Substance Disposal Sites &
Hazardous Waste Remedial Fund, according to Section 455B.425 of the Code
of Iowa.
IOWA COMMISSION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Two mandated reports submitted to Governor Terry E. Branstad and
Members of the Seventy-seventh General Assembly, pursuant to House File
203.
IOWA TELECOMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION
ITTC Report of Review of Maintenance Contract Pursuant to the Code
of Iowa, Chapter 8D.3(3)(g).
IOWA PUBLIC TELEVISION
A report on the Support Responsibilities Related to Educational use
of the Iowa Communications Network, pursuant to Senate File 266, section
1, subsection 14.
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
FY 95 Annual Report
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE
MR. PRESIDENT: Your committee appointed to determine the mileage
for the members of the Senate for the Seventy-sixth general assembly
submits the following supplemental report:
NAME..........ROUND TRIP MILES
Judge, Patty..........140
Palmer, William D........... 22
Respectfully submitted,
DON E. GETTINGS, Chair PATRICK J. DELUHERY WAYNE BENNETT MARY A. LUNDBY
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES AND ADMINISTRATION
MR. PRESIDENT: Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution 3, your
committee on Rules and Administration submits the following names of
officers and employees of the Senate for the Seventy-sixth General
Assembly, 1996 Session, and their respective classification, grades and
steps:
Class Grade Step
Assistant to Legal Counsel Mark Haugen S-O 19
1
Switchboard Operator Connie Follett S-O
14 1
Admin. Secy. to Pres. Pro Tempore Jane Tays S-O
21 1
Legislative Committee Secretary David Cmelik S-O
18 1
Legislative Committee Secretary James A.A. Fitzgerald
S-O 18 1
Legislative Committee Secretary Judy Frazier S-O
18 2
2
Legislative Committee Secretary Sara Halvorson
S-O 17 1
Legislative Committee Secretary Kara McWhirter Waugh
S-O 18 1
Legislative Committee Secretary Jean Nelson S-O
18 3
Legislative Committee Secretary Susan Reynolds
S-O 18 1
Legislative Secretary Rebecca Beach S-O
18 1
Legislative Secretary Juliet Bliss S-O 17
1
Legislative Secretary Martha Ullem S-O 16
1
Legislative Secretary Janine Vaudt S-O 18
1
Page Annette Athy S-O Minimum Wage
Page Sara Bailey S-O Minimum Wage
Page Beth Bernholtz S-O Minimum
Wage
Page Laura Brown S-O Minimum Wage
Page Brent Elswick S-O Minimum
Wage
Page Nathan Haggard S-O Minimum
Wage
Page Patrick Hassenfritz S-O Minimum
Wage
Page Jason Hedden S-O Minimum Wage
Page Tom Hopkins S-O Minimum Wage
Page Amy Longwill S-O Minimum Wage
Page Christopher Noring S-O Minimum
Wage
Page Luke Quinn S-O Minimum Wage
Page Angie Richardson S-O Minimum
Wage
Page Carrie Stephens S-O Minimum
Wage
Page Justin Thiltgen S-O Minimum
Wage
Page Leah Van Mersbergen S-O Minimum
Wage
Page Amanda Whims S-O Minimum Wage
WALLY E. HORN, Chair
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES AND ADMINISTRATION
MR. PRESIDENT: Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution 3, your
committee on Rules and Administration submits the following increases
and reclassifications and the effective dates of Senate employees:
Secretary of the Senate John F. Dwyer Annual
Salary
60,382.40 to 68,307.20
effective 6/16/95
Assistant Secretary Cynthia A. Clingan Grade 38-4
to 38-5
of the Senate III effective 6/16/95
Sr. Administrative Assistant Greg Nichols Step 5 to
Step 6
to Majority Leader effective 6/16/95
Sr. Research Analyst James Boose Step 2 to Step 3
effective 6/16/95
Admin. Asst. to Leader II John Cacciatore Grade 32-2
to 35-1
to Admin. Asst. to Leader III effective
6/16/95
Admin. Asst. to Leader II Stephanie Laudner Grade 32-2
to 35-1
to Admin. Asst. to Leader III effective
6/16/95
Confidential Secretary Lori Bristol Step 4 to Step 5
to Secretary effective 6/16/95
Research Analyst III to Suzanne Johnson Grade 35-3
to 38-3
Sr. Research Analyst effective 8/25/95
Research Analyst III to Steve Conway Grade 35-3 to 38-2
Sr. Research Analyst effective 9/8/95
Research Analyst III Randall Bauer Step 2 to
Step 3
effective 8/25/95
Senior Finance Officer Linda Laurenzo Step 2 to
Step 3
effective 9/8/95
Finance Officer I Lois Brownell Grade 24-1
effective 12/4/95
Indexing Assistant Kathleen Curoe Step 5 to
Step 6
effective 9/8/95
Research Analyst II to Robyn Mills Grade 32-3 to 24-6
Research Assistant P-PT effective 11/3/95
Research Analyst III to Theresa Kehoe Grade 35-3
to 38-2
Sr. Research Analyst effective 11/17/95
Sr. Caucus Staff Director Debbie OLeary Step 1(-1)
to Step 1
effective 8/25/95
Admin. Assist. to Leader I to Julie Simon Grade 29-3
to 32-2
Admin. Assist. to Leader II effective
10/6/95
Senior Research Analyst William Haigh Step 1 to
Step 3
effective 1/12/96
Journal Editor II Teri Souer Step 2 to Step 3
effective 1/13/96
Research Analyst III to Carolann Jensen Grade 35-3
to 38-2
Senior Research Analyst effective 3/8/96
Admin. Secretary to Leader to Mary Ann Peer
Grade 21-6 to 27-3
to Admin. Assist. to Leader effective
6/16/95
Executive Secretary to Leader to Vicki Davis Grade 24-4
to 27-3
Confidential Secy. to Leader effective
1/12/96
Research Assistant L. Day Barnes Step 2 to
Step 3
effective 7/14/95
Research Analyst Kristin Ripperger Step 1 to
Step 2
effective 9/8/95
Research Analyst Mark Braun Step 1 to Step 2
effective 10/6/95
Research Analyst Kaye Lozier Step 1 to Step 2
effective 10/20/95
Research Analyst Michael Savala Grade 27-1
effective 8/31/95
Research Analyst I Ronald M. Parker Grade 29-1
effective 11/14/95
Asst. Sergeant-at-arms Lynn Brandt Step 3 to Step 4
effective 1/12/96
Doorkeeper Svend Christensen Step 3 to Step 4
effective 2/23/96
Doorkeeper George Finkenauer Step 2 to Step 3
effective 1/12/96
Doorkeeper Everett Samuelson Step 4 to Step 5
effective 2/23/96
Postmaster Eleanor Hesseling Step 3 to Step 4
effective 4/5/96
Journal Editor I Linda Morrow Grade 22, Step 3
effective 1/12/96
Switchboard Operator Kimberly Russell Step 1 to
Step 2
effective 2/23/96
Recording Clerk Madonna Hauge Step 1 to
Step 2
effective 1/26/96
Legislative Committee Secretary Anne Black Step 1 to
Step 2
effective 1/12/96
Legislative Committee Secretary Faye Fraise Step 3 to
Step 4
effective 1/12/96
Legislative Committee Secretary Mary Ann Gass
Step 3 to Step 4
effective 4/5/96
Legislative Committee Secretary Jean Goudy Step 4 to
Step 5
effective 1/12/96
Legislative Committee Secretary Robert Halvorson
Step 2 to Step 3
effective 4/5/96
Legislative Committee Secretary Dorothy Husak
Step 4 to Step 5
effective 2/23/96
Legislative Committee Secretary Kay Kibbie Step 2 to
Step 3
effective 2/23/96
Legislative Committee Secretary Mary Reed Step 1 to
Step 2
effective 2/23/96
Legislative Committee Secretary Nancy Wayman Step 1 to
Step 2
effective 2/23/96
Legislative Committee Secretary Jo Ann West Step 5 to
Step 6
effective 1/12696
Legislative Secretary Mary Lou Aspengren Step 1 to
Step 2
effective 2/23/96
Legislative Secretary Susan Cowden Step 1 to Step 2
effective 2/23/96
Legislative Secretary Valerie Hansen Step 1 to
Step 2
effective 2/23/96
Legislative Secretary Alleen Hedge Step 3 to Step 4
effective 4/5/96
Legislative Secretary Jeanine Iverson Step 2 to
Step 3
effective 4/5/96
Legislative Secretary Susan Jennings Step 3 to
Step 4
effective 4/5/96
Legislative Secretary Myrtle Jensen Step 4 to
Step 5
effective 1/26/96
Legislative Secretary Gay Leverich Step 5 to Step 6
effective 1/26/96
Legislative Secretary Marlene Martens Step 1 to
Step 2
effective 2/23/96
Legislative Secretary Carole Peterson Step 4 to
Step 5
effective 4/5/96
WALLY E. HORN, Chair
AFTERNOON SESSION
The Senate reconvened at 3:05 p.m., President Boswell presiding.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION
Senate Concurrent Resolution 101, by Bartz and Hammond, a
concurrent resolution designating the week of January 7-14, 1996, as
Childrens Week in Iowa.
Read first time and passed on file.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
Senate Joint Resolution 2002, by Fraise, a joint resolution to
nullify an administrative rule of the department of human services
relating to the time limit for the granting of a hearing to an appeal
and providing an effective date.
Read first time and passed on file.
Senate File 2016, by Szymoniak, a bill for an act relating to the
provision of outpatient services and treatment to minors with mental
illness at community mental health centers without the consent of a
parent or legal guardian.
Read first time and passed on file.
Senate File 2017, by Fraise, a bill for an act increasing the fine
for moving traffic violations in school zones.
Read first time and passed on file.
Senate File 2018, by Halvorson, a bill for an act relating to
price determination for acquisition of certain electric facilities.
Read first time and passed on file.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
(Regular Calendar)
Senator Horn asked and received unanimous consent to take up for
immediate consideration House Concurrent Resolution 102.
House Concurrent Resolution 102
On motion of Senator Horn, House Concurrent Resolution 102, a
resolution providing for a joint convention on Wednesday, January 10,
1996, at 9:30 a.m. for Chief Justice McGivern to present his message of
the condition of the judicial department, was taken up for
consideration.
Senator Horn moved the adoption of House Concurrent Resolution 102,
which motion prevailed by a voice vote.
IMMEDIATELY MESSAGED
Senator Horn asked and received unanimous consent that House
Concurrent Resolutions 101 and 102 be immediately messaged to the House.
APPENDIX
STUDY BILLS RECEIVED
SSB 2001
Ways & Means
Relating to state and county mental health and developmental
disability fundng provisions and including an applicability provision.
SSB 2002
Human Resources
Relating to the testing and confidentiality of records requirements
regardin human immunodeficiency virus-related tests and making existing
remedies appliable.
SSB 2003
Human Resources
Providing for legislative appointments to the state child day care
advisory ouncil.
SSB 2004
Human Resources
Relating to the use of alternative licensing for nursing
facilities.
SSB 2005
Human Resources
Relating to the authorization of the medical examiner for the
making of an aatomical gift under specified circumstances.
SSB 2006
Human Resources
Relating to compensation to employees for occupational hearing
loss.
SSB 2007
Human Resources
A Concurrent Resolution designating the week of January 7-14, 1996,
as Childens Week in Iowa.
SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
SSB 2001
WAYS AND MEANS: Szymoniak, Chair; Iverson and Vilsack
SSB 2002
HUMAN RESOURCES: Vilsack, Chair; Hansen and Tinsman
SSB 2003
HUMAN RESOURCES: Hammond, Chair; Bartz and Neuhauser
SSB 2004
HUMAN RESOURCES: Dvorsky, Chair; Bartz and Hammond
SSB 2005
HUMAN RESOURCES: Boettger, Chair; Hansen and Vilsack
SSB 2006
HUMAN RESOURCES: Szymoniak, Chair; Dvorsky and Vilsack
SSB 2007
HUMAN RESOURCES: Hammond, Chair; Bartz and Neuhauser
BILLS ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE
President Boswell announced the assignment of the following bills
to committee:
S.J.R. 2001 State Government
S.J.R. 2002 Human Resources
S.C.R. 101 Human Resources
S.F. 2001 Appropriations
S.F. 2002 Ways and Means
S.F. 2003 State Government
S.F. 2004 Judiciary
S.F. 2005 Human Resources
S.F. 2006 Judiciary
S.F. 2007 Judiciary
S.F. 2008 Human Resources
S.F. 2009 Judiciary
S.F. 2010 Judiciary
S.F. 2011 Natural Resources, Env. & Energy
S.F. 2012 State Government
S.F. 2013 State Government
S.F. 2014 State Government
S.F. 2015 State Government
S.F. 2016 Human Resources
S.F. 2017 Transportation
S.F. 2018 Commerce
COMMITTEE REPORT
HUMAN RESOURCES
Final Bill Action: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 102, a resolution
designating the week of January 7-14, 1996, as Childrens Week in Iowa.
Recommendation: APPROVED COMMITTEE RESOLUTION.
Final Vote: Ayes, 8: Szymoniak, Hammond, Boettger, Bartz, Dvorksy,
Neuhauser, Tinsman and Vilsack. Nays, none. Absent or not voting, 2:
Hansen and Kramer.
Fiscal Note: NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION
Senate Concurrent Resolution 102, by the committee on Human
Resources, a resolution designating the week of January 7-14, 1996, as
Childrens Week in Iowa.
Read first time under rule 28 and placed on calendar.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Senator Horn, the Senate adjourned at 3:10 p.m., until
9:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 9, 1996.
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