Senate Journal: Tuesday, January 14, 1997

  SECOND CALENDAR DAY
  SECOND SESSION DAY

  Senate Chamber
  Des Moines, Iowa, Tuesday, January 14, 1997

  The Senate met in regular session at 9:01 a.m., President Kramer
  presiding.
  Prayer was offered by Pastor Glenn Kappelmann, pastor of the
  First and Vernon Lutheran Churches, Dows, Iowa.
  The Journal of Monday, January 13, 1997, was approved.

  IMMEDIATELY MESSAGED

  Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent that House
  Concurrent Resolutions 1 and 2 be immediately messaged to the House.

  COMMITTEE FROM THE HOUSE
  A committee from the House appeared and announced that the
  House was ready to receive the Senate in joint convention.
  The Senate stood at ease at 9:07 a.m. for the purpose of party
  caucuses until 9:45 a.m. for the joint convention in the House.
  JOINT CONVENTION

  The joint convention convened at 9:50 a.m., President Kramer
  presiding.
  Senator Iverson moved that the roll call be dispensed with and that
  the President of the joint convention be authorized to declare a quorum
  present, which motion prevailed by a voice vote.
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  President Kramer declared a quorum present and the joint
  convention duly organized.
  Senator Iverson moved that a committee of six, three members
  from the Senate and three members from the House, be appointed to notify
  Governor Branstad that the joint convention was ready to
  receive him.
  The motion prevailed by a voice vote and the Chair announced the
  appointment of Senators Behn, Schuerer and Vilsack on the part of the
  Senate, and Representatives Thomson, Rayhons and Taylor on
  the part of the House.
  The following guests were escorted into the House Chamber:

  Congressman Greg Ganske, U.S. Representative from Iowa's fourth
  congressional district; Chief Justice McGiverin and Justices of the Supreme
  Court and Chief Judge Habhab and Judges of the Court of
  Appeals; Secretary of State, Paul Pate; Treasurer of State, Michael
  Fitzgerald; Secretary of Agriculture, Dale Cochran; State
  Auditor, Richard Johnson; Attorney General Tom Miller; and Lt. Governor Joy
  Corning.

  Mrs. Chris Branstad, wife of the Governor, their daughter Allison
  and Dick and Clara Johnson, Mrs. Branstad's parents.
  The committee waited upon Governor Branstad and escorted him to
  the Speaker's station.
  President Kramer presented Governor Branstad who delivered the
  following condition of the state and budget address:
  President Kramer, Speaker Corbett, Lt. Governor Corning, Chief Justice
  McGiverin,
  Justices and Judges, State Officials, Senatorsand Representatives, Ladies
  and Gentlemen.

  Nineteen ninety-six was a year to remember in Iowa. Iowans young and old, in
  city
  and town, on farm and in factory, joined to salute our state's 150th
  birthday. As Chuck Offenburger might say -- "What a year!"

  Never before have so many Iowans in so many ways commemorated their
  heritage.
  In statewide festivals, community celebrations, and neighborhood
  get-togethers we gained a renewed appreciation of who we are and where we
  came from. And always --
  always -- we are left with the two essentials of Iowa: the land and the
  people.
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  The land. The richest and most productive on earth. The early Iowa
  immigrants,
  coming as they did from clay or rock filled soilsof the East or Europe,
  stood in awe of the endless acres of lush loam. They sank their roots into
  that good earth and it
  broughtboth good crops and good people.
  The people. What is Iowa without its people? We are a state of immigrants,
  hardy
  pioneers who braved nature's cruelest elements to build homes and farms, and
  raise families. Those of us who have had to do chores on a bitter cold Iowa
  January
  day can only marvel at the toughness and resilience of our parents and
  grandparents who faced the sting of those northwest winter winds, and never
  turned
  back.
  These hardiest of souls, unfettered by excessive government restrictions,
  built
  communities, schools, and churches. Education was always first with them so
  that their children could have a better life. Anyone willing to work hard
  had a chance to do
  well. Justice was based on personal responsibility and common sense. And
  life revolved around work, family, and faith.

  Hard work, education, personal responsibility, common sense, family, faith
  in God --
  those are the gifts we have been given by our Iowa forebears.
  Nineteen ninety-seven is a new beginning for Iowa. Filled with all the good
  granted
  to us by our ancestors and our creator, we face new challenges, new barriers
  to progress. But we do so with our cupboards full and our state stronger
  than ever.

  Consider, for a moment:

  More people are working in Iowa today than ever before.
  The incomes of our families are rising faster than those of other American
  families.
  We remain a good place to live and raise a family. In 1996, we were rated as
  the
  "Most Livable State," the "Healthiest State," and the "Best State for
  Families and Marriage."
  Landmark legislation last year makes Iowa the nation's leader in school
  technology.
  Iowa land values are continuing to climb -- up 16% in just the last year.
  We have the soundest state budget in the country -- with the biggest surplus
  of any
  state in the nation.
  We have already turned the corner in Iowa. From recovery to growth; from
  scraping
  by to building reserves; this state is poised for great things to come.
  Iowa is a work in progress. We can -- and must -- do more. We must make this
  a
  better state. Our growth rates are still too small; too many areas are not
  sharing in our economic gains; too many Iowans don't make enough to
  adequately support a
  family; too many of our students are not prepared to compete in a global
  economy; too many Iowans fear crime in their communities and neighborhoods;
  and Iowans pay
  too much to government in taxes.
  I know there are those of you who think that I've probably been around too
  long --
  that my first name is Governor. But I'll tellyou what; I'm not tired; I'm
  not complacent and I will pour every ounce of my energy into making this
  state a haven
  for growth and opportunity if you will help me.
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  We have a plan to do just that. And the first step is to make Iowa the most
  competitive state in America.
  In the past couple of years, we have taken targeted actions designed to
  improve our
  overall competitiveness. The elimination of the property tax on machinery
  and equipment, improvement of our farmer-owned cooperative law, and
  expansion of the
  New Jobs and Income Program were all designed to attract capital-intensive
  industries and create quality jobs, increase incomes, and bring population
  growth to
  all parts of the state.
  I am pleased to report to you that those actions have paid off -- in a big
  way. In the
  last year alone, over one billion dollarsof capital investment has been made
  in Iowa because of these changes.

  What we have learned is that taking bold steps to improve our
  competitiveness
  works. Being competitive means having a reputationaround the world as a good
  place to start a business, locate a plant, raise your children, and retire.
  It means not
  penalizing growth, but rewarding it.
  But being competitive requires more than bold words -- it demands bold
  deeds.

  The Governor's Task Force on Economic Competitiveness, which completed its
  work
  in December, found that our personal income tax is the most significant
  barrier to bringing new business and good paying jobs to Iowa.

  If we are to grow, we must attract high paying jobs. Yet the Task Force
  found that
  Iowa's high personal income tax has "a negative impact on employee
  recruitment and retention ..., particularly for technical and middle and
  upper management
  positions." Thoseare the jobs we want! We've got to change.
  There is no question our personal income tax rates are too high. They stymie
  economic growth and impair the unbounding determination of Iowans to build a
  better life for ourselves and our descendants.

  Just look how we compare to other states. Unfortunately, we are among the
  top ten
  states in personal income tax rates. And many of the states which share that
  unenviable position with us have lowered rates in the last two years. New
  York,
  Oregon, Hawaii, Delaware, Connecticut, and even so-called Taxachusetts have
  lowered income tax rates.

  A Cato Institute study found that between 1990 and 1995, those states that
  cut
  taxes the most experienced employment growth of over 10 percent; population
  growth of more than 7 percent; and income growth of almost 33 percent.
  States that
  cut taxes performedmuch better than those that did not.
  Although Iowa's economy is growing, I know -- and you know -- that we can do
  even
  better.
  The time is right. We can cut taxes because we are in a position of
  financial
  strength. We need to cut taxes to make the state more competitive. We must
  cut taxes to unleash the ingenuity of Iowans to carry this state to a future
  of unparalleled
  growth and progress.
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  And so today, I recommend we reduce personal income tax rates
  across-the-board by
  15 percent over the next two years. This will keep millions of hard-earned
  dollars in the pockets of hard-working Iowans.

  The plan I am putting forth will unquestionably improve our competitiveness.
  It is
  fair and will benefit all Iowans by reducing their taxes while maintaining
  the current progressivity of our tax system. And most of all, it is
  realistic and sustainable
  for the long term. We have taken into account commitments already made to
  education and infrastructure.

  Another commitment we have made is to property tax relief. This year alone,
  the
  state will be adding another $17 million of property tax relief for mental
  health -- increasing our annual commitment to $95 million.

  The Competitiveness Task Force also identified residential property taxes as
  an
  impediment to growth. Iowa homeowners pay too much in property taxes. I am
  recommending an additional $20 million in property tax relief directly
  delivered to
  homeowners by increasing the homestead tax credit.
  Property taxes have long been a burden on our family farmers. To preserve
  and
  strengthen our family farms, we need to eliminate property taxes on
  agricultural buildings which are located on the family farm homestead. This
  is a bold move
  designed to give a competitive advantage to the family farmer, who embodies
  the true character and strength of our state.

  In addition to property taxes, there is another tax which is unfair to
  farmers as well
  as small business owners, homeowners, andretirees. Our state inheritance tax
  punishes a family when they lose a loved one. Too many Iowa families have
  been
  forced to go into debt or sell their possessions to pay death taxes. Not
  only is that unfair, but it is contrary to our Iowa values. We should el
  iminate the inheritance tax
  for family members without delay.
  To protect the safety of Iowa workers and improve our competitiveness, we
  must
  strengthen our workplace drug-testing law. We have the weakest law in the
  Midwest. From factory floor to construction site, Iowa workers are
  needlessly placed at
  risk. Employees and passengers in the trucking, railroad, and airline
  industries have had this protection for many years, and Iowa workers deserve
  the same.

  Cutting income and property taxes; eliminating the inheritance tax for
  family
  members; strengthening our workplace drug-testing law. These are critical
  elements of our plan to make Iowa a global competitor for safe, quality
  jobs. They
  require bold action this year.
  The quality of our schools has always been one of our best qualities. From
  the one-
  room schoolhouse of the 1800's to the unlimited learning possibilities of
  the Internet, Iowans have always put education first. Just last year, we
  made a $150
  million commitment to school improvement and technology. Several years ago,
  we had the foresight to envision what the Information Age could do for
  education, so we
  created the Iowa Communications Network.
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  With all that we have done, some may think we've done it all. In today's
  rapidly
  changing world, I, for one, am not satisfied. Iowa must never stop improving
  education.

  Our challenge is to design schools that will keep Iowa at the forefront of
  educational
  excellence for the 21st century. We need to benchmark how our schools
  measure up to the highest levels of academic achievement in the world. To
  accomplish that, I
  will appoint a Commission on Educational Excellence for the 21st Century.
  This bipartisan group of citizens will assist us in developing a vision for
  strengthening
  Iowa's leadership in education.
  From the very beginning, Iowa's enlightened leaders had a vision to lead
  America in
  literacy by giving every Iowan access to quality education. They also
  recognized the importance of local control and parental involvement.
  Building on that tradition, I
  am directing the Department of Education to undertake the IowA+ Community
  High Schools program to encourage innovation and creativity and to expand
  community involvement in efforts to improve local schools.
  Our schools are strong because of the outstanding people who have chosen to
  make
  educating our children their life's pursuit. A decade ago, we began our
  efforts to increase teachers' salaries in order to attract the best and
  brightest. In 1997, we
  should increase the minimum starting salaries for Iowa teachers by 10
  percent.
  Along with our quality public schools, our state is blessed with outstanding
  nonpublic schools. Thousands of Iowa parents make afinancial sacrifice to
  send their children to the school of their choice. This year, I am
  recommending we double
  the tuition taxcredit to make nonpublic schools a more affordable option for
  Iowa families.

  Iowa has three world-renowned state universities and 15 outstanding area
  community colleges. The budget I am presenting includes$5 million a year for
  technology investments at our Regents institutions and community colleges. I
  am also
  recommending an 8 percent increase in the Iowa Tuition Grant for needy Iowa
  students attending our premier independent colleges and universities. We
  should also
  fund the National Guard Tuition Assistance Program to put higher education
  within reach of more Iowans and to help in recruitment for our outstanding
  Iowa
  National Guard.
  Iowa is a leader in distance learning. No state in America has the resource
  that we
  have with the Iowa Communications Network. We are adding well over a hundred
  classrooms each year and every school district will be connected by 1999.
  Advanced
  mathematics, the latest scientific research, foreign languages, and a
  seemingly endless flow of information will be available to Iowa students in
  every school district.

  Distance education must now be extended to all Iowa citizens. For our
  workers and
  professionals to be competitive in the ever-changing world economy, we must
  make all of the opportunities of our state's higher education institutions
  available to
  all of our people, no matter where they live.
  The ACCESS Education Through Distance Learning initiative will help us chart
  a
  course for broadening the horizons of all Iowans. Our independent colleges
  and universities, state universities, and community colleges all have an
  important role to
  play.
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  Just imagine what an asset it will be when every Iowan has access to the
  courses
  and training that are today only available on college campuses. ACCESS
  Education will be a passport to knowledge and pathway to the future for
  Iowans rural
  and urban alike.
  Just as technology is widening educational possibilities for Iowans, it is
  transforming the face of business, government, and homes all across America.
  When I became governor, state government was run with typewriters, carbon
  paper,
  and stacks and stacks offile folders. Today, we use video-conferencing,
  e-mail, and a homepage on the Internet.

  This year, I believe we must embark on a mission to ensure that every Iowa
  community has access to high-speed, low-cost Internetservice. Currently,
  about 30 percent of our communities lack adequate access to the Internet and
  quite frankly,
  universal accessis a necessity if Iowa is to be a global competitor in years
  to come.
  State government must become more technology driven. The author of our
  Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson, said, "Information is the
  currency of democracy." In the 21st Century, Iowans need and deserve a
  government that is
  easily accessible from their home or business.
  The goal that I have set forth is for state government to have the
  capability by the
  year 2000 to complete any electronic transaction from remote locations
  throughout the state. That means Iowans will not have to travel to conduct
  business with the
  state. Transactions will be easier and quicker for citizens and state
  employees alike. Using technology more effectively will make government more
  efficient and save
  millions of tax dollars.
  To achieve our technology goals, I am recommending the creation of a
  Department
  of Technology and adequate technology infrastructure funding to re-engineer
  state government to make information and services more accessible to all
  Iowans.

  The marvels and wonders of technology are undeniably changing the world. At
  no
  time in our history has it been so critical for us to be on the cutting
  edge. Let us bring the State of Iowa fully into the Information Age and
  enable future generations of
  our people to better themselves, their communities, and our system of
  government by harnessing information -- Jefferson's currency of democracy.

  As we look at how we deliver services, we must ensure taxpayers that state
  government is just as efficient as private business.  Where appropriate,
  areas of state government should be competitively bid. State employees will
  be provided
  assistance in bidding for the work along with private sector contractors.
  State employees will be empowered to rethink the way we do things, working
  to
  improve efficiencies. In our first experiment -- the Department of
  Transportation's highway paint striping -- the state employees won the bid
  and will save the state over
  $300,000a year. That is a tribute to state employees' ingenuity as well as
  the power of the free market.

  In Iowa, we are constitutionally required to balance our budget every year.
  If we are
  to return our nation to a position of fiscal integrity, a balanced budget
  amendment to the United States Constitution should be passed this year. This
  Legislature should
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  adopt a resolution calling on Congress to pass the balanced budget
  amendment. And
  when it passes, we should be one of the first states to ratify.
  One of the foremost responsibilities of government is to protect the safety
  of its
  citizens. We are fortunate to live in a placewhere the crime rate is well
  below the national average. But make no mistake, crime is a problem here in
  Iowa.

  Every time we read or hear about violent crime, we should be outraged. When
  an
  innocent Iowan is struck down, stolen from, or has their life disrupted by
  crime, we are all victims.

  Seated in the gallery today are many Iowans affected by crime. Two families
  among
  them played a key role in the program I am submitting this year. The
  Hallengrens of Adel lost their daughter and a good friend to a drunk driver
  last April and
  approached me with many of the components of the bold anti-drunk driving
  program I am offering. The Sturdys of Fontanelle had a daughter murdered in
  a
  domestic violence situation many years ago and fought for over a decade to
  get restitution from the murderer. My automatic restitution proposal is a
  result of their
  efforts.
  These families and others have had the courage to stand up and speak out
  about a
  system which puts the rights of criminals aheadof the rights of victims.
  Today, I salute all victims who have the strength to stand up, speak out,
  and work for change.

  We Iowans, known for our compassion and common sense, and being driven by
  disdain for violence, must act boldly. We must stand up for the rights of
  victims of crime. We must stand up to the criminals. Those who break our
  laws will pay for their
  actions.
  The victims of crime will no longer be the forgotten ones in our criminal
  justice
  system. A thirty year era of permissiveness must end.
  I am recommending we adopt a Crime Victims' Bill of Rights to our state
  constitution. Twenty-nine other states already provide this kind of
  constitutional protection for victims and it's time Iowa does as well.

  We are adding 2,250 beds to our state prison system and now it's time to put
  the
  prisoners to work. Making prisoners work can increase their skills, reduce
  the recidivism rate, and make it possible for them to pay restitution to
  their victims and at
  least part of the cost of their imprisonment.
  A vast majority of Iowans join me today in asking you to restore the death
  penalty.
  We need it to protect the innocent victims of rape and kidnapping from being
  murdered. It should also be available as a weapon to be used against the
  most violent
  prisoners who kill correctional officers or others.
  If we are to be successful at reducing crime, one issue in particular must
  be
  addressed: juvenile crime.
  One of the great mistakes that has been made in public policy over the last
  30 years
  is that a shroud of secrecy has been created to protect juveniles from the
  consequences of their actions. We should allow full public access to
  information on
  juvenile crime and let them face the public scrutiny their actions deserve.
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  I am recommending we establish penalties for underage gambling and increase
  the
  penalties for underage drinking. The budget I ampresenting also includes a
  20 percent increase in funding for the successful and innovative treatment
  efforts already
  underway in Iowa communities.
  Several weeks ago, I visited Lucas Elementary School, just east of the
  Capitol in one
  of Des Moines' inner city neighborhoods, to announce an ambitious prevention
  effort we will be undertaking this year. Iowa is blessed with thousands of
  retirees who
  regularly volunteer in their communities. There is no better way to help
  at-risk children than to provide for them caring, committed adultmentors who
  will encourage
  them to stay in school and succeed.
  I envision a day when every at-risk child in Iowa has a senior volunteer
  mentor. We
  can truly reduce juvenile crime by helping at-risk kids at an early age. The
  best prevention efforts we can have are ones that channel the kindness and
  caring of older
  Iowans toward the children who need it the most. Today, I call on older
  Iowans to take part in making life better for children by gettinginvolved in
  Iowa schools.

  The strength of our state depends on the strength of our families. Last
  year, Lt.
  Governor Corning and I undertook a Campaign for the Family which has helped
  put more focus on the needs of Iowa families and has involved hundreds of
  people
  through community family forums all over the state.
  Our goal is to make Iowa the most family-friendly state in America. In 1997,
  we will
  continue the Campaign for the Family and hold a Statewide Family Summit to
  involve Iowans even more in strengthening our families and children.

  My program for this year includes several initiatives designed to help
  families be
  safe, stable, self-sufficient, and healthy. We need to implement a system of
  Learnfare to assure that the children of those on welfare are getting an
  education,
  which is their most valuable key to self-sufficiency. I am also recommending
  steps to enhance family foster care as well as services to the frailelderly
  and Alzheimer's
  patients. And we should also increase preschool opportunities for at-risk
  children, expand child care assistance, strengthen our parental notification
  law, and prevent
  teens from using tobacco.
  Reducing the tax burden for Iowa families; improving our schools; making
  state
  government more technology-driven; protecting ourcitizens; and,
  strengthening families -- these are the challenges we face as we forge a new
  era in Iowa history. We
  have been given so much by those who came before us. We are grounded in the
  good earth with strong values and faith in God.

  Our challenge is to employ these values to build a better Iowa -- to take
  bold steps to
  achieve breakthrough results.
  Today, I stand before you, the people of Iowa, more excited about our
  prospects than
  at any time in my past service to you.
  As we stand at the precipice of the 21st century, our place in history is
  not unlike
  that of the first settlers to this state. Before us is spread endless vistas
  of opportunity. It is for us to take that vista and make it our own. We have
  the land, we
  have the people. We have the resources.
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  It is for those in this room today to provide the bold leadership, the
  vision to make
  that future ours. As I look around this chamber, I see new faces and old
  friends. I know you share my enthusiasm for this state.

  Let us harness that shared energy to make 1997 a year future Iowans will not
  forget. Let us not shrink from the daunting task before us, but rise to
  usher in a new era of growth and opportunity for our state.

  Let us begin today.

  Thank you and God bless you.

  Governor Branstad was escorted from the House Chamber by the
  committee previously appointed.
  Representative Siegrist moved that the joint convention be
  dissolved, which motion prevailed by a voice vote.
  The Senate returned to the Senate chamber and resumed regular
  session, President Kramer presiding.
  INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

  Senate File 15, by Jensen, a bill for an act requiring an impact
  study prior to approval of a general permit to discharge stormwater.

  Read first time and passed on file.

  Senate File 16, by Szymoniak, a bill for an act relating to
  simulated incendiary or explosive materials and establishing a penalty.

  Read first time and passed on file.

  Senate File 17, by Rife, a bill for an act relating to liability for
  costs associated with a response by the state to a hazardous condition.

  Read first time and passed on file.

  Senate File 18, by Black of Jasper, a bill for an act requiring the
  identification of a slot machine by affixing a percentage payout stamp.

  Read first time and passed on file.
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  Senate File 19, by Black of Jasper, a bill for an act requiring the
  posting of notice of par sheet theoretical payout averages for slot machines
  in racetrack enclosures and excursion gambling boats.

  Read first time and passed on file.

  RECESS

  President Kramer announced that the Senate will recess at 11:13
  a.m., until 1:00 p.m.

  AFTERNOON SESSION
  The Senate resumed session at 1:17 p.m., President Kramer
  presiding.
  QUORUM CALL

  Senator Iverson requested a non record roll call to determine that a
  quorum was present.
  The vote revealed 45 present, 5 absent and a quorum present.

  INTRODUCTION OF BILL

  Senate File 20, by Kibbie, Gettings, and Fraise, a bill for an act
  relating to the registration fee for ex-prisoner of war motorvehicle plates
  and providing effective and retroactive applicability
  dates.
  Read first time and passed on file.

  INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS

  Senate Resolution 1, by committee on Rules and Administration,
  a Senate Resolution relating to permanent rules of the senate forthe
  seventy-seventh general assembly.

  Read first time and placed on calendar.
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  Senate Concurrent Resolution 1, by committee on Rules and
  Administration, A Concurrent Resolution relating to the compensation of
  chaplains, officers and employees of the seventy-
  seventh general assembly.
  Read first time and placed on calendar.

  COMMITTEE REPORTS

  RULES AND ADMINISTRATION

  Final Bill Action: SENATE RESOLUTION 1, a senate resolution relating to
  permanent rules of the senate for the seventy-seventh general assembly.
  Recommendation:  APPROVED COMMITTEE RESOLUTION.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 11: Iverson, Kramer, Gronstal, Fink, Jensen, Judge,
  Kibbie,
  Lundby, Maddox, Redfern and Rehberg. Nays, none.
  Fiscal Note: NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1, a concurrent
  resolution relating to the compensation of chaplains, officers and employees
  of the seventy-seventh general assembly.

  Recommendation:  APPROVED COMMITTEE RESOLUTION.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 11: Iverson, Kramer, Gronstal, Fink, Jensen, Judge,
  Kibbie,
  Lundby, Maddox, Redfern and Rehberg. Nays, none.
  Fiscal Note: NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
  (Regular Calendar)

  Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent to take up
  for consideration Senate Resolution 1.
  Senate Resolution 1

  On motion of Senator Iverson, Senate Resolution 1, a Senate
  Resolution relating to permanent rules of the senate for the seventy-seventh
  general assembly, was taken up for consideration.
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  The Senate stood at ease at 1:29 p.m., until the fall of the gavel for
  the purpose of party caucuses.
  The Senate resumed session at 2:26 p.m., President Kramer
  presiding.
  BUSINESS PENDING

  Senate Resolution 1

  The Senate resumed consideration of Senate Resolution 1,
  previously deferred.
  Senator Neuhauser offered amendment S-3003 filed by Senators
  Neuhauser and Connolly from the floor to page 37 of the resolution.

  Senator Neuhauser asked and received unanimous consent that
  action on amendment S-3003 be deferred.
  Senator Connolly offered amendment S-3007 filed by Senators
  Connolly, et al., from the floor to page 37 of the resolution and moved its
  adoption.

  A record roll call was requested.

  On the question "Shall amendment S-3007 be adopted?" (S.R. 1)
  the vote was:
  Rule 23, requiring all Senators present to vote except those who
  express a conflict of interest, was invoked.
  Ayes, 25:

  Behn Black, D. Connolly Dearden
  Deluhery Dvorsky Fink Flynn
  Fraise Gettings Gronstal Halvorson
  Hammond Hansen Horn Jensen
  Judge Kibbie McCoy McKean
  Neuhauser Redwine Szymoniak Tinsman
  Vilsack

  Nays, 24:

  Angelo Bartz Black, J. Boettger
  Borlaug Douglas Drake Freeman
  Hedge Iverson King Kramer
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  Lind Lundby Maddox McKibben
  McLaren Palmer Redfern Rehberg
  Rife Rittmer Schuerer Zieman

  Absent or not voting, 1:

  Rensink

  Amendment S-3007 was adopted.

  With the adoption of amendment S-3007, the Chair ruled
  amendment S-3008 filed by Senator Fraise from the floor to page 37 of the
  resolution, out of order.

  Senator Lind offered amendment S-3006 filed by him from the
  floor to page 46 of the resolution and moved its adoption.
  Amendment S-3006 was adopted by a voice vote.

  Senator Halvorson asked and received unanimous consent that
  action on amendment S-3004 filed b him from the floor to pages 49 and 50 of
  the resolution be temporarily deferred.

  Senator Halvorson offered amendment S-3005 filed by him from
  the floor to pages 49 and 50 of the resolution and moved its adoption.

  Amendment S-3005 lost by a voice vote.

  Senator Kibbie offered amendment S-3009 filed by him from the
  floor to page 48 of the resolution and moved its adoption.
  A non record roll call was requested.

  The ayes were 20, nays 27.

  Amendment S-3009 lost.

  Senator Halvorson offered amendment S-3001 filed by him from
  the floor to page 50 of the resolution.
  Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent that action
  on amendment S-3001 and  Senate Resolution 1  be deferred.
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  INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

  Senate File 21, by McKean, a bill for an act eliminating the
  requirement that a nonperpetual care cemetery post a sign indicating the
  cemetery is a nonperpetual care cemetery.

  Read first time and passed on file.

  Senate File 22, by Freeman, a bill for an act relating to the
  qualifications for the successful completion of an approved huntersafety and
  ethics education course.

  Read first time and passed on file.

  Senate File 23, by Lind, a bill for an act prohibiting the issuance
  of a registration and certificate of title for a motor vehicle to a person
  under the age of sixteen years.

  Read first time and passed on file.
  APPENDIX

  BILLS ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE

  President Kramer announced the assignment of the following bills
  to committee:
  S. F.  12 Judiciary
  S. F.  13 Local Government
  S. F.  14 Education
  S. F.  15 Natural Resources & Environ.
  S. F.  16 Judiciary
  S. F.  17 Natural Resources & Environ.

  SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT

  SSB 1

  WAYS AND MEANS: Borlaug, Chair; Deluhery, Douglas, McKibben and Vilsack

  STUDY BILL RECEIVED

  SSB 2 State Government

  A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of
  the State of Iowa relating to the equality of rights of men andwomen under
  the law.

  AMENDMENTS FILED

  S(3001 S. R.  1 Rod Halvorson
  S(3002 S. R.  1 Rod Halvorson
  S(3003 S. R.  1 Mary Neuhauser
  Mike Connolly
  S(3004 S. R.  1 Rod Halvorson
  S(3005 S. R.  1 Rod Halvorson
  S(3006 S. R.  1 Jim Lind
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  S(3007 S. R.  1 Mike Connolly
  Andy McKean
  Robert E. Dvorsky
  Don Gettings
  Mary Neuhauser
  Tom Flynn
  Patrick J. Deluhery
  Elaine Szymoniak
  Dennis H. Black
  Bill Fink
  John W. Jensen
  Dick L. Dearden
  Tom Vilsack
  Patty Judge
  John P. Kibbie
  Steven D. Hansen
  Matt McCoy
  Maggie Tinsman
  S(3008 S. R.  1 Eugene Fraise
  S(3009 S. R.  1 John P. Kibbie

  INTRODUCTION OF BILL

  Senate File 24, by Lundby, a bill for an act relating to street rod
  vehicles and making penalties applicable.
  Read first time under Rule 28 and passed on file.

  ADJOURNMENT

  On motion of Senator Iverson, the Senate adjourned at 3:34 p.m.,

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