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SIXTY-FIFTH CALENDAR DAY THIRTY-EIGHTH SESSION DAY Senate Chamber Des Moines, Iowa, Tuesday, March 18, 1997 The Senate met in regular session at 9:19 a.m., President Kramer presiding. Prayer was offered by Father Eugene Murray, pastor of the Holy Family Parish, Emmetsburg, Iowa. The Journal of Monday, March 17, 1997, was approved. SPECIAL GUESTS Senator Kibbie presented Colm Hilliard, T.D., member of the Irish Parliament, and his wife, the former Margaret Quinn, who are in Iowa as the guests of the Saint Patrick's Association of Emmetsburg, Iowa. Mr Hilliard addressed the Senate briefly and introduced the Irish Dancers present in the northwest balcony, students from West Bend-Mallard, Emmetsburg Middle School and Emmetsburg Catholic School: Amanda Brown, Laura Fog, Melissa Hinners, Abbie Lang, Valerie Mattice, Stephanie Peterson, Brie Ann Reedy and Denise Stafford. They will be performing in the Capitol rotunda later in the day. QUORUM CALL Senator Iverson requested a non record roll call to determine that a quorum was present. The vote revealed 42 present, 8 absent and a quorum present. CONSIDERATION OF BILLS (Regular Calendar) Senate File 295 On motion of Senator Maddox, Senate File 295, a bill for an act relating to finance charges upon refinancing and consolidation of 65th Day TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 661 debts involving consumer credit transactions, was taken up for consideration. Senator Maddox moved that the bill be read the last time now and placed upon its passage, which motion prevailed by a voice vote, and the bill was read the last time. On the question "Shall the bill pass?" (S.F. 295) the vote was: Ayes, 46: Angelo Bartz Behn Black, D. Black, J. Boettger Borlaug Connolly Dearden Douglas Drake Dvorsky Fink Flynn Fraise Freeman Halvorson Hammond Hansen Hedge Horn Iverson Jensen Judge Kibbie King Kramer Lind Lundby Maddox McCoy McKean McKibben McLaren Neuhauser Palmer Redfern Redwine Rehberg Rensink Rittmer Schuerer Szymoniak Tinsman Vilsack Zieman Nays, 3: Deluhery Gettings Gronstal Absent or not voting, 1: Rife The bill having received a constitutional majority was declared to have passed the Senate and the title was agreed to. Senate File 285 On motion of Senator Rehberg, Senate File 285, a bill for an act relating to household hazardous materials and retail labeling requirements, was taken up for consideration. Senator Dvorsky asked and received unanimous consent that action on Senate File 285 be deferred. 662 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 65th Day Senate Joint Resolution 12 On motion of Senator McKibben, Senate Joint Resolution 12, a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa to provide for certain rights for victims of crimes, was taken up for consideration. Senator McKibben moved that the resolution be read the last time now and placed upon its passage, which motion prevailed by a voice vote, and the resolution was read the last time. Senate Joint Resolution 12, a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa to provide for certain rights for victims of crimes. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: Section 1. The following amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa is proposed: Article I of the Constitution of the State of Iowa is amended by adding the following new section which shall be applicable to criminal proceedings occurring after ratification of this amendment by the electorate: RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF CRIME. Sec. 10A. Victims of crime, as the General Assembly may by law define, are entitled to be treated with fairness, respect, and dignity; to have a timely disposition made of the criminal proceedings against the accused; to communicate with the prosecution; and to be informed of, to be present at, and to be heard from when relevant at all critical stages of the criminal proceedings against the accused. The rights of victims of crime under this section are provided only to the extent that these rights do not interfere with the constitutional rights of the accused. Sec. 2. The foregoing amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa is referred to the General Assembly to be chosen at the next general election for members of the General Assembly, and the Secretary of State is directed to cause the same to be published for three consecutive months previous to the date of that election as provided by law. On the question "Shall the bill pass?" (S.J.R. 12) the vote was: 65th Day TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 663 Yeas, 50: Angelo Bartz Behn Black, D. Black, J. Boettger Borlaug Connolly Dearden Deluhery Douglas Drake Dvorsky Fink Flynn Fraise Freeman Gettings Gronstal Halvorson Hammond Hansen Hedge Horn Iverson Jensen Judge Kibbie King Kramer Lind Lundby Maddox McCoy McKean McKibben McLaren Neuhauser Palmer Redfern Redwine Rehberg Rensink Rife Rittmer Schuerer Szymoniak Tinsman Vilsack Zieman Nays, none. The resolution having received a constitutional majority was declared to have passed the Senate and the title was agreed to. UNFINISHED BUSINESS CALENDAR (Deferred March 5, 1997) Senate File 189 The Senate resumed consideration of Senate File 189, a bill for an act extending the regular program district cost guarantee for school districts for two years, and providing an effective date, deferred March 5, 1997. Senator Kibbie offered amendment S-3076 filed by Senators Kibbie and Connolly on February 24, 1997, to page 1 and the title page of the bill and moved its adoption. A record roll call was requested. On the question "Shall amendment S-3076 be adopted?" (S.F. 189) the vote was: Rule 23, requiring all Senators present to vote except those who express a conflict of interest, was invoked. 664 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 65th Day Ayes, 23: Black, D. Connolly Dearden Deluhery Dvorsky Fink Flynn Fraise Freeman Gettings Gronstal Halvorson Hammond Hansen Horn Judge Kibbie Lundby McCoy Palmer Rife Szymoniak Vilsack Nays, 26: Angelo Bartz Behn Black, J. Boettger Borlaug Douglas Drake Hedge Iverson Jensen King Kramer Lind Maddox McKean McKibben McLaren Neuhauser Redfern Redwine Rehberg Rensink Schuerer Tinsman Zieman Absent or not voting, 1: Rittmer Amendment S-3076 lost. Senator Angelo moved that the bill be read the last time now and placed upon its passage, which motion prevailed by a voice vote, and the bill was read the last time. On the question "Shall the bill pass?" (S.F. 189) the vote was: Ayes, 50: Angelo Bartz Behn Black, D. Black, J. Boettger Borlaug Connolly Dearden Deluhery Douglas Drake Dvorsky Fink Flynn Fraise Freeman Gettings Gronstal Halvorson Hammond Hansen Hedge Horn Iverson Jensen Judge Kibbie King Kramer Lind Lundby Maddox McCoy McKean McKibben McLaren Neuhauser Palmer Redfern Redwine Rehberg Rensink Rife Rittmer Schuerer Szymoniak Tinsman Vilsack Zieman 65th Day TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 665 Nays, none. The bill having received a constitutional majority was declared to have passed the Senate and the title was agreed to. UNFINISHED BUSINESS CALENDAR (Deferred March 17, 1997) Senate File 240 The Senate resumed consideration of Senate File 240, a bill for an act appropriating federal funds made available from federal block grants and other federal grants, allocating portions of federal block grants, and providing procedures if federal funds are more or less than anticipated or if federal block grants are more or less than anticipated, deferred March 17, 1997. Senator Flynn offered amendment S-3141 filed by him on March 17, 1997, to pages 17-24 of the bill. Senator Flynn offered amendment S-3148 filed by Senators Flynn, Tinsman and McLaren from the floor to amendment S-3141 and moved its adoption. Amendment S-3148 was adopted by a voice vote. Senator Flynn moved the adoption of amendment S-3141 as amended, which motion prevailed by a voice vote. Senator Tinsman moved that the bill be read the last time now and placed upon its passage, which motion prevailed by a voice vote, and the bill was read the last time. On the question "Shall the bill pass?" (S.F. 240) the vote was: Ayes, 49: Angelo Behn Black, D. Black, J. Boettger Borlaug Connolly Dearden Deluhery Douglas Drake Dvorsky Fink Flynn Fraise Freeman 666 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 65th Day Gettings Gronstal Halvorson Hammond Hansen Hedge Horn Iverson Jensen Judge Kibbie King Kramer Lind Lundby Maddox McCoy McKean McKibben McLaren Neuhauser Palmer Redfern Redwine Rehberg Rensink Rife Rittmer Schuerer Szymoniak Tinsman Vilsack Zieman Nays, none. Absent or not voting, 1: Bartz The bill having received a constitutional majority was declared to have passed the Senate and the title was agreed to. CONSIDERATION OF BILL (Appropriations Calendar) Senate File 391 On motion of Senator Freeman, Senate File 391, a bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the state department of transportation, including allocation and use of moneys from the general fund of the state, road use tax fund, and primary road fund, providing for the nonreversion of certain moneys, establishing a toll- free road and weather reporting system, eliminating the motor vehicle use tax as the funding source for the value-added agricultural products and processes financial assistance program and the renewable fuels and coproducts fund, and providing for the designation of access Iowa highways, and providing effective dates, was taken up for consideration. Senator Freeman offered amendment S-3145 filed by her from the floor to page 6 of the bill and moved its adoption. Amendment S-3145 was adopted by a voice vote. President pro tempore Redfern took the chair at 11:35 a.m. 65th Day TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 667 Senator Drake offered amendment S-3133 filed by Senators Drake and McLaren on March 17, 1997, to page 8 and the title page of the bill and moved its adoption. A record roll call was requested. On the question "Shall amendment S-3133 be adopted?" (S.F. 391) the vote was: Ayes, 17: Dearden Douglas Drake Fraise Gettings Hedge Jensen Kramer Lundby Maddox McCoy McKean McKibben McLaren Palmer Rittmer Zieman Nays, 33: Angelo Bartz Behn Black, D. Black, J. Boettger Borlaug Connolly Deluhery Dvorsky Fink Flynn Freeman Gronstal Halvorson Hammond Hansen Horn Iverson Judge Kibbie King Lind Neuhauser Redfern Redwine Rehberg Rensink Rife Schuerer Szymoniak Tinsman Vilsack Amendment S-3133 lost. Senator Borlaug offered amendment S-3150 filed by Senators Borlaug, McLaren and Gronstal from the floor to page 8 of the bill. Senator Vilsack raised the point of order that amendment S-3150 was not germane to the bill. The Chair ruled the point well taken and amendment S-3150 out of order. 668 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 65th Day Senator Freeman moved that the bill be read the last time now and placed upon its passage, which motion prevailed by a voice vote, and the bill was read the last time. On the question "Shall the bill pass?" (S.F. 391) the vote was: Ayes, 50: Angelo Bartz Behn Black, D. Black, J. Boettger Borlaug Connolly Dearden Deluhery Douglas Drake Dvorsky Fink Flynn Fraise Freeman Gettings Gronstal Halvorson Hammond Hansen Hedge Horn Iverson Jensen Judge Kibbie King Kramer Lind Lundby Maddox McCoy McKean McKibben McLaren Neuhauser Palmer Redfern Redwine Rehberg Rensink Rife Rittmer Schuerer Szymoniak Tinsman Vilsack Zieman Nays, none. The bill having received a constitutional majority was declared to have passed the Senate and the title was agreed to. IMMEDIATELY MESSAGED Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent that Senate Files 189, 240, 295, 391 and Senate Joint Resolution 12 be immediately messaged to the House. HOUSE MESSAGES RECEIVED AND CONSIDERED The following messages were received from the Chief Clerk of the House: MADAM PRESIDENT: I am directed to inform your honorable body that the House has on March 17, 1997, passed the following bill in which the concurrence of the Senate is asked: House File 236, a bill for an act relating to eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits for temporary employees of a temporary employment firm. 65th Day TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 669 This bill was read first time and passed on file. ALSO: That the House has on March 18, 1997, passed the following bills in which the concurrence of the Senate is asked: House File 111, a bill for an act relating to eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits concerning suitable work offered by the individual's employer. This bill was read first time and passed on file. House File 475, a bill for an act relating to the acquisition of a branch of a savings association by a newly chartered bank and providing an effective date. This bill was read first time and passed on file. House File 596, a bill for an act authorizing the utilities board to issue certificates of public convenience and necessity to municipal telecommunications utilities, regulating certain municipal utilities as competitive local exchange service providers, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. This bill was read first time and passed on file. House File 611, a bill for an act relating to permissible charges which may be contracted for and received with respect to open-end credit. This bill was read first time and passed on file. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS Senate File 514, by committee on State Government, a bill for an act relating to the attempt to purchase, purchase, or possession of an alcoholic beverage by a person under legal age, and providing penalties. Read first time and placed on calendar. Senate File 515, by committee on Judiciary, a bill for an act relating to juvenile justice and youthful offenders, by making changes 670 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 65th Day in provisions relating to illegal purchase or possession of alcohol and tobacco by juveniles and youthful offenders, making changes relating to dramshop liability, providing for notification of school officials of possession of alcohol by students, providing for the taking of fingerprints and photographs of certain juveniles, permitting victims to make oral victim impact statements in juvenile proceedings, making changes related to the supplying of alcohol to persons under the age of twenty-one, providing for sharing of information regarding delinquent juveniles and juveniles under the jurisdiction of various social services agencies, providing for shared jurisdiction between the adult and juvenile courts over youthful offenders, changing the criteria for placement in the state training school or other facility, making changes relating to state reimbursement for expenses of court-appointed attorneys in juvenile court, permitting the release of information relating to juveniles who have escaped from a detention facility, providing for notification of juvenile court authorities of unexcused absences or suspensions or expulsions of students who are on probation, providing for bailiff and other law enforcement assistance to associate juvenile judges, including arrest or disposition or custody or adjudication data in criminal history data kept by the department of public safety, authorizing school officials to conduct searches of students and their lockers and other spaces and to report possession or use of alcohol or controlled substances to law enforcement authorities. Read first time and placed on calendar. Senate File 516, by committee on Human Resources, a bill for an act revising public assistance provisions involving the family investment, job opportunities and basic skills, food stamp, and medical assistance programs administered by the department of human services, amending certain child support provisions, providing for fraudulent practices, and providing effective dates. Read first time and placed on calendar. RECESS On motion of Senator Iverson, the Senate recessed at 12:25 p.m., until 2:30 p.m. 65th Day TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 671 APPENDIX REPORTS OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS HUMAN RESOURCES Convened: March 13, 1997, 3:30 p.m. Members Present: Boettger, Chair; Redwine, Vice Chair; Szymoniak, Ranking Member; Bartz, Behn, Dearden, Dvorsky, Hammond, Schuerer, Tinsman and Vilsack. Members Absent: J. Black and Rensink (both excused). Committee Business: Approved Senate Files 328, 371, 169 and 387 as committee bills; Senate File 377 failed committee approval; deferred indefinitely Senate File 369. Adjourned: 4:30 p.m. JUDICIARY Convened: March 13, 1997, 8:14 a.m. Members Present: McKean, Chair; Maddox, Vice Chair; Neuhauser, Ranking Member; Angelo, Boettger, Drake, Fraise, Halvorson, Hammond, Hansen, King, McKibben, Redfern, Tinsman and Vilsack. Members Absent: none. Committee Business: Assigned bills to subcommittees; approved Senate Files 332 and 325 as committee bills; amended and approved SSB 194 as a committee bill. Recessed: 9:30 a.m. Reconvened: March 13, 1997, 10:10 a.m. Members Present: McKean, Chair; Maddox, Vice Chair; Neuhauser, Ranking Member; Angelo, Boettger, Drake, Fraise, Halvorson, Hammond, Hansen, King, McKibben, Redfern, Tinsman and Vilsack. Members Absent: none. Committee Business: Approved Senate Files 225, 382, 124 and 350 as committee bills; amended and approved SSBs 154 and 195 as committee bills; approved SSBs 118 and 209 as committee bills. Adjourned: 11:54 a.m. LOCAL GOVERNMENT Convened: March 13, 1997, 1:05 p.m. 672 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 65th Day Members Present: Zieman, Chair; Behn, Vice Chair; Fraise, Ranking Member; Angelo, D. Black, Boettger, Dearden, McKean, Redwine and Rehberg. Members Absent: J. Black, Connolly and Hansen (all excused). Committee Business: Assigned bills to subcommittees; recommended passage of Senate File 193; SSB 184 failed committee approval. Adjourned: 1:15 p.m. SMALL BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Convened: March 13, 1997, 2:45 p.m. Members Present: Rittmer, Chair; Lundby, Vice Chair; Boettger, Douglas, Hammond, King, Lind, McCoy, Palmer, Redwine and Schuerer. Members Absent: Hansen, Ranking Member and Flynn (both excused). Committee Business: Approved SSBs 72 and 202 as committee bills. Adjourned: 3:30 p.m. STATE GOVERNMENT Convened: March 13, 1997, 1:10 p.m. Members Present: Lind, Chair; Rittmer, Vice Chair; Kibbie, Ranking Member; Deluhery, Drake, Fink, Gronstal, Halvorson, King, Lundby, McKibben, McLaren, Rife, Szymoniak and Tinsman. Members Absent: none. Committee Business: Amended and approved Senate File 211 as a committee bill; approved Senate Files 337, 322 and 256 as committee bills; amended and approved SSBs 216 and 219 as committee bills; approved SSB 238 as a committee bill; SSB 99 failed committee approval. Recessed: 2:30 p.m. Reconvened: March 13, 1997, 3:35 p.m. Members Present: Lind, Chair; Rittmer, Vice Chair; Kibbie, Ranking Member; Deluhery, Drake, Fink, Gronstal, Halvorson, King, Lundby, McLaren and Rife Members Absent: McKibben, Szymoniak (excused) and Tinsman (excused). Committee Business: Amended and approved Senate Files 305, 144, 349 and 370 as committee bills; Senate File 338 failed committee approval. Adjourned: 4:15 p.m. 65th Day TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 673 WAYS AND MEANS Convened: March 13, 1997, 11:15 a.m. Members Present: Douglas, Chair; Palmer, Ranking Member; Borlaug, Connolly, Deluhery, Freeman, Hedge, Judge, Maddox and Szymoniak. Members Absent: McKibben, Vice Chair; Drake, McLaren, Redfern and Vilsack (all excused). Committee Business: Assigned bills to subcommittees. Adjourned: 11:25 a.m. APPROP. SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND COMMUNICATIONS Convened: March 17, 1997, 11:10 a.m. Members Present: Rife, Chair; Kramer, Vice Chair and Neuhauser, Ranking Member. Members Absent: Deluhery and McLaren (both excused). Committee Business: Presentations by: Harold Thompson, ICN on contract with control data systems, and James Youngblood regarding Year 2000 project. Adjourned: 12:20 p.m. PRESENTATION OF VISITORS The Chair welcomed the following visitors who were present in the Senate gallery: Seventy-five fifth grade students from Hillis Elementary School, Des Moines, accompanied by Tammy Fostenau. Senator Szymoniak. Members of the sixth grade class from East Union Community School, Afton, accompanied by Lynnette Yossi. Senator Angelo. EXPLANATION OF VOTE MADAM PRESIDENT: I was necessarily absent from the Senate chamber on March 17, 1997, when the vote was taken on Senate File 40. Had I been present, I would have voted "aye". JOHN REDWINE 674 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 65th Day SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Senate File 187 WAYS AND MEANS: Borlaug, Chair; Connolly and McLaren Senate File 250 STATE GOVERNMENT: Tinsman, Chair; Lind and Szymoniak Senate File 386 EDUCATION: Rehberg, Chair; Boettger and Connolly Senate File 406 EDUCATION: Angelo, Chair; Lind and Szymoniak Senate File 416 TRANSPORTATION: Drake, Chair; Jensen and McCoy Senate File 445 WAYS AND MEANS: Freeman, Chair; Borlaug and Judge Senate File 447 STATE GOVERNMENT: Rittmer, Chair; Drake and Kibbie Senate File 454 STATE GOVERNMENT: Lundby, Chair; Halvorson and King Senate File 456 WAYS AND MEANS: Redfern, Chair; Deluhery and Hedge Senate File 462 TRANSPORTATION: Drake, Chair; Gettings and Rittmer Senate File 463 STATE GOVERNMENT: Lundby, Chair; Halvorson and King Senate File 505 WAYS AND MEANS: Drake, Chair; Freeman and Szymoniak Senate File 507 WAYS AND MEANS: McKibben, Chair; Douglas and Palmer 65th Day TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 675 House File 335 STATE GOVERNMENT: Tinsman, Chair; Lind and Szymoniak House File 398 BUSINESS AND LABOR: Schuerer, Chair; Behn and Horn House File 399 BUSINESS AND LABOR: Horn, Chair; Rife and Zieman House File 495 WAYS AND MEANS: McKibben, Chair; Douglas and Vilsack House File 552 COMMERCE: King, Chair; Jensen and McCoy COMMITTEE REPORTS HUMAN RESOURCES Final Bill Action: *SENATE FILE 516 (SSB 203), a bill for an act revising provisions of the family investment and job opportunities and basic skills programs administered by the department of human services, amending certain child support provisions, providing for fraudulent practices, and providing an effective date. Recommendation: APPROVED COMMITTEE BILL. Final Vote: Ayes, 13: Boettger, Redwine,; Szymoniak, Bartz, Behn, J. Black, Dearden, Dvorsky, Hammond, Rensink, Schuerer, Tinsman and Vilsack. Nays, none. Fiscal Note: NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17. *Pursuant to Senate Rule 40, the Legislative Service Bureau reported nonsubstantive changes to the members of the Human Resources Committee on Senate File 516 and they were attached to the committee report. JUDICIARY Final Bill Action: *SENATE FILE 515 (formerly SSB 154), a bill for an act relating to juvenile justice and youthful offenders, by making changes in provisions relating to illegal purchase or possession of alcohol and tobacco by juveniles and youthful offenders, making changes relating to dramshop liability, providing for notification of school officials of possession of alcohol by students, providing for the taking of fingerprints and photographs of certain juveniles, permitting victims to make oral victim impact statements in juvenile proceedings, making changes related to the supplying of alcohol to persons under the age of twenty-one, providing for sharing of information regarding delinquent juveniles and juveniles under the jurisdiction of 676 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 65th Day various social services agencies, providing for shared jurisdiction between the adult and juvenile courts over youthful offenders, changing the criteria for placement in the state training school or other facility, making changes relating to state reimbursement for expenses of court-appointed attorneys in juvenile court, permitting the release of information relating to juveniles who have escaped from a detention facility, providing for notification of juvenile court authorities of unexcused absences or suspensions or expulsions of students who are on probation, providing for bailiff and other law enforcement assistance to associate juvenile judges, including arrest or disposition or custody or adjudication data in criminal history data kept by the department of public safety, authorizing school officials to conduct searches of students and their lockers and other spaces and to report possession or use of alcohol or controlled substances to law enforcement authorities. Recommendation: APPROVED COMMITTEE BILL. Final Vote: Ayes, 15: McKean, Maddox, Neuhauser, Angelo, Boettger, Drake, Fraise, Halvorson, Hammond, Hansen, King, McKibben, Redfern, Tinsman and Vilsack. Nays, none. Fiscal Note: NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17. *Pursuant to Senate Rule 40, the Legislative Service Bureau reported nonsubstantive changes to the members of the Judiciary Committee on Senate File 515 and they were attached to the committee report. STATE GOVERNMENT Final Bill Action: *SENATE FILE 514 (SSB 219), a bill for an act relating to the attempt to purchase, purchase, or possession of an alcoholic beverage by a person under legal age, and providing penalties. Recommendation: APPROVED COMMITTEE BILL. Final Vote: Ayes, 14: Lind, Rittmer, Kibbie, Drake, Fink, Gronstal, Halvorson, King, Lundby, McKibben, McLaren, Rife, Szymoniak and Tinsman. Nays, 1: Deluhery. Fiscal Note: NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17. *Pursuant to Senate Rule 40, the Legislative Service Bureau reported nonsubstantive changes to the members of the State Government Committee on Senate File 514 and they were attached to the committee report. 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: February 3, 1997 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 65th Day TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 677 Pursuant to 258A, a summary of activities for the 1996 certification program for people who engage in well construction or reconstruction, supervise the operation of water and wastewater treatment, and operate sanitary landfill disposal facilities and solid waste incinerators. February 10, 1997 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION "Public Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing Classifications and Warning Device Standards", as mandated by Iowa Code Section 307.26(5)c. DIVISION OF CRIMINAL & JUVENILE JUSTICE PLANNING IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS "Iowa Criminal and Juvenile Justice Plan - 1997 Update", as required through Iowa Code Chapter 216A, Subchapter 9. February 11, 1997 IOWA UTILITIES BOARD DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Regulatory and Restructuring Options in the Electric Utility Industry - A Staff analysis. DOCKET NO. NOI-95-1. February 12, 1997 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES A study by the Department of Human Services and Department of Education on the number of children for whom sheltered workshops and supported employment will be required during the period beginning July 1, 1997 through June 30, 2002. Required by Subsection 113.10(20). February 17, 1997 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES "Final Report to the Iowa General Assembly on the Current Process Used to Establish Foster Care Parental Liability', pursuant to Chapter 1213, section 8(10), of the 1996 Session. IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Annual Report 1996. Iowa Advisory Council of Head Injuries. Pursuant to Iowa Code, Ch. 135.22A(6)"f". MUNICIPAL FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF IOWA Annual Report pursuant with Iowa Code 411.5. 678 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 65th Day February 18, 1997 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DIVISION Annual Report July 1, 1995 - June 30, 1996 February 19, 1997 IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY 1996 Fiscal Year - Annual Report DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SR 122 - Diesel Fuel Price Investigation February 20, 1997 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION STATE LIBRARY OF IOWA 1995-96 Iowa Public Library Statistics. LEGISLATIVE SERVICE BUREAU DHS Restructuring Task Force. Final Report Interpretive Services Study Committe e . Final Report Local Infrastructure Needs Study Committee. Final Report February 24, 1997 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Iowa Child Death Review Team - January 1997 Pursuant to Iowa Code, Ch. 135.43 February 28, 1997 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office of Renewable fuels and Co-Products Semi-Annual Report -- FY 97 - July 1, 1996 to December 31, 1996. March 4, 1997 COMMUNITY SERVICE PILOT PROJECT Report for Year Ended 1996. 65th Day TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 679 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Report on Highways, Roads, and Streets for Study Years 1994-2013. Per Chapter 307A.2(14A). STATE HEALTH REGISTRY OF IOWA Annual Reports of 1997 Cancer in Iowa. March 10, 1997 COUNCIL ON CHEMICALLY EXPOSED INFANTS AND CHILDREN Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code, Chapter 235.C.3(7). AMENDMENTS FILED S(3145 S. F. 391 Mary Lou Freeman S(3146 S. F. 211 Richard F. Drake Derryl McLaren S(3147 S. F. 246 Bill Fink S(3148 S. F. 240 Tom Flynn Maggie Tinsman Derryl McLaren S(3149 S. F. 488 Mike Connolly S(3150 S. F. 391 Allen Borlaug Derryl McLaren Michael E. Gronstal S(3151 S. F. 296 Dick L. Dearden S(3152 H. F. 212 Matt McCoy S(3153 S. F. 246 Merlin E. Bartz S(3154 S. F. 503 Tom Vilsack S(3155 S. F. 367 William D. Palmer Merlin E. Bartz S(3156 S. F. 395 Jack Rife 680 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 65th Day AFTERNOON SESSION The Senate reconvened at 2:55 p.m., President pro tempore Redfern presiding. BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE Senate Iverson asked and received unanimous consent that the following bills be referred from the Regular Calendar to committee: S. F. 480 Ways and Means S. F. 481 Appropriations S. F. 482 Ways and Means S. F. 485 Appropriations S. F. 487 Appropriations S. F. 488 Appropriations S. F. 491 Ways and Means S. F. 502 Ways and Means S. F. 510 Ways and Means CONSIDERATION OF BILL (Regular Calendar) Senate File 432 On motion of Senator McKean, Senate File 432, a bill for an act relating to the disposition of private property condemned under eminent domain, was taken up for consideration. Senator McKean moved that the bill be read the last time now and placed upon its passage, which motion prevailed by a voice vote, and the bill was read the last time. On the question "Shall the bill pass?" (S.F. 432) the vote was: Ayes, 48: Angelo Bartz Behn Black, D. Black, J. Boettger Borlaug Connolly Dearden Deluhery Douglas Drake Dvorsky Fink Flynn Fraise Freeman Gettings Halvorson Hammond Hansen Hedge Horn Iverson 65th Day TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 681 Jensen Judge Kibbie King Lind Lundby Maddox McCoy McKean McKibben McLaren Neuhauser Palmer Redfern Redwine Rehberg Rensink Rife Rittmer Schuerer Szymoniak Tinsman Vilsack Zieman Nays, 1: Gronstal Absent or not voting, 1: Kramer The bill having received a constitutional majority was declared to have passed the Senate and the title was agreed to. UNFINISHED BUSINESS CALENDAR (Deferred March 6, 1997) House File 212 The Senate resumed consideration of House File 212, a bill for an act relating to the taxation of real property used in the operation of a racetrack or racetrack enclosure, substituted for Senate File 136 as amended, and deferred March 6, 1997. Senator McCoy offered amendment S-3152 filed by him from the floor to page 1 and the title page of the bill. Senator Palmer raised the point of order that amendment S-3152 was not germane to the bill. The Chair ruled the point well taken and amendment S-3152 out of order. Senator Palmer asked and received unanimous consent to withdraw amendment S-3129 filed by Senators Palmer and Douglas on March 17, 1997, to pages 1 and 2 of the bill. Senator Rife offered amendment S-3160 filed by him from the floor to page 2 of the bill. 682 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 65th Day Senator Palmer raised the point of order that amendment S-3160 was not germane to the bill. The Chair ruled the point well taken and amendment S-3160 out of order. Senator Lind withdrew amendment S-3119 filed by him on March 6, 1997, to page 2 of the bill. Senator Palmer moved that the bill be read the last time now and placed upon its passage, which motion prevailed by a voice vote, and the bill was read the last time. On the question "Shall the bill pass?" (H.F. 212) the vote was: Ayes, 39: Angelo Bartz Behn Black, D. Black, J. Boettger Borlaug Deluhery Douglas Drake Dvorsky Fraise Freeman Gettings Gronstal Halvorson Hammond Hansen Hedge Horn Iverson Jensen Judge Kibbie King Lundby McKean McKibben Neuhauser Palmer Redfern Redwine Rehberg Rensink Rittmer Schuerer Tinsman Vilsack Zieman Nays, 10: Connolly Dearden Fink Flynn Lind Maddox McCoy McLaren Rife Szymoniak Absent or not voting, 1: Kramer The bill having received a constitutional majority was declared to have passed the Senate and the title was agreed to. CONSIDERATION OF BILLS (Regular Calendar) Senate File 190 On motion of Senator Bartz, Senate File 190, a bill for an act relating to granting easements on certain property by the department of natural resources, was taken up for consideration. 65th Day TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 683 Senator Bartz moved that the bill be read the last time now and placed upon its passage, which motion prevailed by a voice vote, and the bill was read the last time. On the question "Shall the bill pass?" (S.F. 190) the vote was: Ayes, 49: Angelo Bartz Behn Black, D. Black, J. Boettger Borlaug Connolly Dearden Deluhery Douglas Drake Dvorsky Fink Flynn Fraise Freeman Gettings Gronstal Halvorson Hammond Hansen Hedge Horn Iverson Jensen Judge Kibbie King Lind Lundby Maddox McCoy McKean McKibben McLaren Neuhauser Palmer Redfern Redwine Rehberg Rensink Rife Rittmer Schuerer Szymoniak Tinsman Vilsack Zieman Nays, none. Absent or not voting, 1: Kramer The bill having received a constitutional majority was declared to have passed the Senate and the title was agreed to. Senate File 221 On motion of Senator Angelo, Senate File 221, a bill for an act providing for the termination of farm tenancies, was taken up for consideration. Senator Angelo offered amendment S-3116 filed by him on March 6, 1997, to page 1 of the bill. Senator Vilsack asked and received unanimous consent that action on amendment S-3116 and Senate File 221 be deferred. 684 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 65th Day Senate File 272 On motion of Senator Douglas, Senate File 272, a bill for an act relating to the implementation of certain assistance programs of the department of economic development, was taken up for consideration. Senator Douglas moved that the bill be read the last time now and placed upon its passage, which motion prevailed by a voice vote, and the bill was read the last time. On the question "Shall the bill pass?" (S.F. 272) the vote was: Ayes, 49: Angelo Bartz Behn Black, D. Black, J. Boettger Borlaug Connolly Dearden Deluhery Douglas Drake Dvorsky Fink Flynn Fraise Freeman Gettings Gronstal Halvorson Hammond Hansen Hedge Horn Iverson Jensen Judge Kibbie King Lind Lundby Maddox McCoy McKean McKibben McLaren Neuhauser Palmer Redfern Redwine Rehberg Rensink Rife Rittmer Schuerer Szymoniak Tinsman Vilsack Zieman Nays, none. Absent or not voting, 1: Kramer The bill having received a constitutional majority was declared to have passed the Senate and the title was agreed to. Senate File 395 On motion of Senator Freeman, Senate File 395, a bill for an act relating to the department of workforce development concerning the offsetting of unemployment compensation benefits, departmental liability for the release of unemployment compensation records, the 65th Day TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 685 voluntary shared work program, and workforce development services employees, and providing for an effective date, was taken up for consideration. Senator Rife offered amendment S-3156 filed by him from the floor to page 1 and the title page of the bill. Senator Hansen asked and received unanimous consent that action on amendment S-3156 and Senate File 395 be deferred. Senate File 358 On motion of Senator Drake, Senate File 358, a bill for an act relating to the adoption of the interstate emergency management assistance compact, was taken up for consideration. Senator Drake moved that the bill be read the last time now and placed upon its passage, which motion prevailed by a voice vote, and the bill was read the last time. On the question "Shall the bill pass?" (S.F. 358) the vote was: Ayes, 47: Angelo Bartz Behn Black, D. Black, J. Boettger Borlaug Connolly Dearden Deluhery Douglas Drake Dvorsky Fink Flynn Fraise Freeman Gettings Gronstal Halvorson Hammond Hansen Hedge Iverson Jensen Judge Kibbie King Lind Lundby Maddox McCoy McKean McKibben Neuhauser Palmer Redfern Redwine Rehberg Rensink Rife Rittmer Schuerer Szymoniak Tinsman Vilsack Zieman Nays, none. Absent or not voting, 3: Horn Kramer McLaren 686 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 65th Day The bill having received a constitutional majority was declared to have passed the Senate and the title was agreed to. CONSIDERATION OF BILL (Regular Calendar) Senate File 246 On motion of Senator Bartz, Senate File 246, a bill for an act relating to snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles by requiring title certificates, increasing snowmobile and all- terrain vehicle registration fees, and providing for point of sale registration, was taken up for consideration. President Kramer took the chair at 4:28 p.m. Senator Bartz offered amendment S-3106 filed by Senators Bartz and Judge on March 3, 1997, to pages 1, 3, 4 and 6 of the bill and moved its adoption. Amendment S-3106 was adopted by a voice vote. Senator Bartz offered amendment S-3153 filed by him from the floor to pages 5 and 6 of the bill and moved its adoption. Amendment S-3153 was adopted by a voice vote. Senator Fink withdrew amendment S-3104 filed by him on March 3, 1997, to page 6 and the title page of the bill. Senator Fink offered amendment S-3147 filed by him on March 18, 1997, to page 6 and the title page of the bill and moved its adoption. Amendment S-3147 was adopted by a voice vote. Senator Kibbie asked and received unanimous consent that action on Senate File 246 be deferred. 65th Day TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 687 RECESS On motion of Senator Iverson, the Senate recessed at 4:42 p.m., until 5:00 p.m. RECONVENED The Senate reconvened at 5:21 p.m., President Kramer presiding. QUORUM CALL Senator Bartz requested a non record roll call to determine that a quorum was present. The vote revealed 47 present, 3 absent and a quorum present. CONSIDERATION OF BILL (Regular Calendar) Senate File 361 On motion of Senator Lind, Senate File 361, a bill for an act relating to the state workers' compensation coverage for students participating in school-to-work programs and providing for related matters, was taken up for consideration. Senator Lind offered amendment S-3162 filed by him from the floor to pages 2 and 3 of the bill and moved its adoption. Amendment S-3162 was adopted by a voice vote. Senate Lind asked and received unanimous consent that Senate File 361 be referred to the committee on Business and Labor. BUSINESS PENDING Senate File 221 The Senate resumed consideration of Senate File 221, a bill for an act providing for the termination of farm tenancies, previously deferred (amendment S-3116 pending). 688 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 65th Day Senator Angelo offered amendment S-3164 filed by Senators Angelo and Vilsack from the floor to page 1 of the bill and moved its adoption. Amendment S-3164 was adopted by a voice vote. With the adoption of amendment S-3164, the Chair ruled amendment S-3116 by Senator Angelo to page 1 of the bill previously deferred, out of order. Senator Angelo moved that the bill be read the last time now and placed upon its passage, which motion prevailed by a voice vote, and the bill was read the last time. On the question "Shall the bill pass?" (S.F. 221) the vote was: Ayes, 49: Angelo Bartz Behn Black, D. Black, J. Boettger Borlaug Connolly Dearden Deluhery Douglas Drake Dvorsky Fink Flynn Fraise Freeman Gettings Gronstal Halvorson Hammond Hansen Hedge Horn Iverson Jensen Judge Kibbie King Kramer Lind Lundby Maddox McCoy McKean McKibben McLaren Neuhauser Palmer Redfern Redwine Rehberg Rensink Rife Rittmer Schuerer Szymoniak Vilsack Zieman Nays, none. Absent or not voting, 1: Tinsman The bill having received a constitutional majority was declared to have passed the Senate and the title was agreed to. 65th Day TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 689 Senate File 246 The Senate resumed consideration of Senate File 246, a bill for an act relating to snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles by requiring title certificates, increasing snowmobile and all- terrain vehicle registration fees, and providing for point of sale registration, previously deferred. Senator Kibbie offered amendment S-3163 filed by him from the floor to page 6 and the title page of the bill. Senator Drake raised the point of order that amendment S-3163 was not germane to the bill. The Chair ruled the point well taken and amendment S-3163 out of order. Senator Black of Jasper raised the point of order that Senate File 246 should be referred to Ways and Means under Senate Rule 38. Senate Iverson asked and received unanimous consent that Senate File 246 be referred to the committee on Ways and Means. IMMEDIATELY MESSAGED Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent that Senate Files 190, 221, 272, 358, 432 and House File 212 be immediately messaged to the House. HOUSE MESSAGES RECEIVED AND CONSIDERED The following messages were received from the Chief Clerk of the House: MADAM PRESIDENT: I am directed to inform your honorable body that the House has on March 18, 1997, passed the following bills in which the concurrence of the Senate is asked: House File 405, a bill for an act relating to the sale, lease, or other disposition of property belonging to a school district or area education agency and providing an immediate effective date. 690 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 65th Day This bill was read first time and passed on file. House File 514, a bill for an act relating to financial liability coverage and registration requirements for motor vehicles in this state, providing for the seizure of motor vehicle registration plates, and providing penalties and effective dates. This bill was read first time and passed on file. House File 544, a bill for an act relating to placements for adoption and foster care by providing for a family rights and responsibilities plan and agreement. This bill was read first time and passed on file. House File 557, a bill for an act relating to the operation and regulation of certain insurance companies and mutual associations, and the regulatory authority of the insurance division of the department of commerce. This bill was read first time and passed on file. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS Senate File 517, by Connolly, a bill for an act relating to bidding procedures at tax sales. Read first time and passed on file. Senate File 518, by committee on State Government, a bill for an act relating to the administration of state government, by providing for the practices of the department of general services, state procurement, motor vehicles, and state printing. Read first time and placed on calendar. Senate File 519, by committee on Commerce, a bill for an act relating to the authorized use and users of the Iowa communications network and providing an effective date. 65th Day TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 691 Read first time and placed on calendar. Senate File 520, by committee on State Government, a bill for an act relating to campaign finance by setting limits for contributions by political committees to certain political campaigns, establishing voluntary expenditure and contribution limits for political campaigns for candidates for the general assembly and a tax credit for qualified contributions, prohibiting the publication of false or misleading information in political advertisements, permitting the transfer of campaign funds after a candidate has not served in public office for a number of years, forming a bipartisan commission to recommend reforms in the laws relating to the financing of political campaigns, and making penalties applicable. Read first time and placed on calendar. Senate File 521, by committee on Commerce, a bill for an act relating to the review of the reorganization of a public utility and providing an effective date. Read first time and placed on calendar. Senate File 522, by committee on Human Resources, a bill for an act relating to legal settlement regarding community-based providers of treatment or services. Read first time and placed on calendar. Senate File 523, by committee on Human Resources, a bill for an act relating to health care facilities by requiring employment checks of health care facility employees and providing for a registry of persons who are certified as a nurse aide or medication aide. Read first time and placed on calendar. Senate File 524, by Gronstal, Connolly, Dearden, Szymoniak, and Vilsack, a bill for an act relating to preparation and approval of urban renewal plans and urban revitalization plans. Read first time and passed on file. Senate File 525, by committee on Human Resources, a bill for an 692 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 65th Day act relating to sexual harassment as an unfair employment practice under the jurisdiction of the civil rights commission. Read first time and placed on calendar. Senate File 526, by committee on Human Resources, a bill for an act providing for the establishment of a healthy opportunities for parents to experience success-healthy families Iowa program by the Iowa department of public health. Read first time and placed on calendar. 65th Day TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 693 APPENDIX REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE MADAM PRESIDENT: Pursuant to Senate Rule 21, I report that in engrossing Senate File 391, the following corrections were made: 1. Page 8, line 27, the words and numbers "Sections 15 and 16" were changed to the words and numbers "Sections 14 and 15". 2. Page 8, line 29, the words and numbers "Sections 7 and 12" were changed to the words and numbers "Sections 6 and 11". 3. Page 8, line 30, the words and numbers "Sections 8, 9, 10, 11 and 14" were changed to the words and numbers "Sections 7, 8, 9, 10 and 13". MARY PAT GUNDERSON Secretary of the Senate COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMERCE Final Bill Action: *SENATE FILE 519 (SSB 28), a bill for an act relating to the authorized use and users of the Iowa communications network and providing an effective date. Recommendation: APPROVED COMMITTEE BILL. Final Vote: Ayes, 15: Jensen, Schuerer, Deluhery, Bartz, Douglas, Flynn, Gronstal, Hansen, King, Lundby, Maddox, McCoy, Palmer, Redfern and Rife. Nays, none. Fiscal Note: NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17. *Pursuant to Senate Rule 40, the Legislative Service Bureau reported nonsubstantive changes to the members of the Commerce Committee on Senate File 519 and they were attached to the committee report. ALSO: Final Bill Action: SENATE FILE 521 (SSB 132), a bill for an act relating to the review of the reorganization of a public utility and providing an effective date. Recommendation: APPROVED COMMITTEE BILL. Final Vote: Ayes, 12: Jensen, Schuerer, Deluhery, Bartz, Douglas, Flynn, Gronstal, Hansen, King, Maddox, McCoy, and Rife. Nays, none. Absent or not voting, 3: Lundby, Palmer and Redfern. Fiscal Note: NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17. 694 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 65th Day *Pursuant to Senate Rule 40, the Legislative Service Bureau reported nonsubstantive changes to the members of the Commerce Committee on Senate File 521 and they were attached to the committee report. HUMAN RESOURCES Final Bill Action: SENATE FILE 522 (formerly Senate File 169), a bill for an act relating to legal settlement regarding community-based providers of treatment or services. Recommendation: APPROVED COMMITTEE BILL. Final Vote: Ayes, 10: Boettger, Redwine, Szymoniak, Bartz, Behn, Dearden, Dvorsky, Hammond, Schuerer and Vilsack. Nays, none. Absent or not voting, 3: J. Black, Rensink and Tinsman. Fiscal Note: NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17. ALSO: Final Bill Action: SENATE FILE 523 (formerly Senate File 328), a bill for an act relating to health care facilities by requiring employment checks of health care facility employees and providing for a registry of persons who are certified as a nurse aid or medication aide. Recommendation: APPROVED COMMITTEE BILL. Final Vote: Ayes, 11: Boettger, Redwine, Szymoniak, Bartz, Behn, J. Black, Dearden, Hammond, Schuerer, Tinsman and Vilsack. Nays, none. Absent or not voting, 2: Dvorsky and Rensink. Fiscal Note: NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17. ALSO: Final Bill Action: SENATE FILE 525 (formerly Senate File 387), a bill for an act relating to sexual harassment as an unfair employment practice under the jurisdiction of the civil rights commission. Recommendation: APPROVED COMMITTEE BILL. Final Vote: Ayes, 11: Boettger, Redwine,; Szymoniak, Bartz, Behn, Dearden, Dvorsky, Hammond, Schuerer, Tinsman and Vilsack. Nays, none. Absent or not voting, 2: J. Black and Rensink. Fiscal Note: NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17. ALSO: Final Bill Action: SENATE FILE 526 (formerly Senate File 371), a bill for an act providing for the establishment of a healthy opportunities for parents to experience success-healthy families Iowa program by the Iowa department of public health. 65th Day TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 695 Recommendation: APPROVED COMMITTEE BILL. Final Vote: Ayes, 11: Boettger, Redwine,; Szymoniak, Bartz, Behn, Dearden, Dvorsky, Hammond, Schuerer, Tinsman and Vilsack. Nays, none. Absent or not voting, 2: J. Black and Rensink. Fiscal Note: NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17. STATE GOVERNMENT Final Bill Action: *SENATE FILE 518 (SSB 216), a bill for an act relating to the administration of state government, by providing for the practices of the department of general services, state procurement, motor vehicles, and state printing. Recommendation: APPROVED COMMITTEE BILL. Final Vote: Ayes, 15: Lind, Rittmer, Kibbie, Deluhery, Drake, Fink, Gronstal, Halvorson, King, Lundby, McKibben, McLaren, Rife, Szymoniak and Tinsman. Nays, none. Fiscal Note: NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17. *Pursuant to Senate Rule 40, the Legislative Service Bureau reported nonsubstantive changes to the members of the State Government Committee on Senate File 518 and they were attached to the committee report. ALSO: Final Bill Action: *SENATE FILE 520 (formerly Senate File 144), a bill for an act relating to publication of false or misleading information in political advertisements and applying a penalty. Recommendation: APPROVED COMMITTEE BILL. Final Vote: Ayes, 12: Lind, Rittmer, Kibbie, Deluhery, Drake, Fink, Gronstal, Halvorson, King, Lundby, McLaren and Rife. Nays, none. Absent or not voting, 3: McKibben, Szymoniak and Tinsman. Fiscal Note: NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17. *Pursuant to Senate Rule 40, the Legislative Service Bureau reported nonsubstantive changes to the members of the State Government Committee on Senate File 520 and they were attached to the committee report. TRANSPORTATION Final Bill Action: HOUSE FILE 383, a bill for an act relating to information centers and rest areas on interstate or primary highways and providing effective and retroactive applicability dates. Recommendation: DO PASS. 696 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 65th Day Final Vote: Ayes, 11: Drake, Borlaug, Connolly, Fraise, Freeman, Gettings, Halvorson, Jensen, Lind, McKibben and Rittmer. Nays, none. Absent or not voting, 2: McCoy and McKean. Fiscal Note: NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17. BILL ENROLLED, SIGNED AND SENT TO GOVERNOR The Secretary of the Senate submitted the following report: MADAM PRESIDENT: The Secretary of the Senate respectfully reports that the following bill has been enrolled, signed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, and presented to the Governor for his approval on this 18th day of March, 1997: Senate File 82. MARY PAT GUNDERSON Secretary of the Senate BILL SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR A communication was received announcing that on March 18, 1997, the governor approved and transmitted to the secretary of state the following bill: S.F. 59( Relating to the disposition of emergency medical care provider certification fees. BILLS ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE President Kramer announced the assignment of the following bills to committee: S. F. 513 Ways and Means S. F. 517 Local Government H. F. 111 Business and Labor H. F. 167 Business and Labor H. F. 218 Ways and Means AMENDMENTS FILED S(3157 S. F. 421 Tom Vilsack 65th Day TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 697 S(3158 S. F. 498 Patrick J. Deluhery S(3159 S. F. 256 John P. Kibbie Richard F. Drake Stewart Iverson, Jr. Patty Judge S(3160 H. F. 212 Jack Rife S(3161 S. F. 362 Mary Lundby S(3162 S. F. 361 Jim Lind S(3163 S. F. 246 John P. Kibbie S(3164 S. F. 221 Jeff Angelo Tom Vilsack S(3165 S. F. 472 Wilmer Rensink S(3166 S. F. 449 Elaine Szymoniak Jim Lind Maggie Tinsman S(3167 S. F. 296 Mary Neuhauser Mary Kramer S(3168 S. F. 398 Patrick J. Deluhery Matt McCoy Gene O. Maddox Mary Kramer William D. Palmer Elaine Szymoniak Sheldon Rittmer SIMILAR BILLS RECEIVED On March 17, 1997, House File 553 was received and attached to similar Senate File 393 on the Senate calendar. On March 18, 1997, House File 236 was received and attached to similar Senate File 467 on the Senate calendar. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Senator Iverson, the Senate adjourned at 6:11 p.m., until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 19, 1997.
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