Senate Journal: Wednesday, March 19, 1997

  SIXTY-SIXTH CALENDAR DAY
  THIRTY-NINTH SESSION DAY

  Senate Chamber
  Des Moines, Iowa, Wednesday, March 19, 1997


  The Senate met in regular session at 9:06 a.m., President Kramer
  presiding.

  Prayers were offered by Senate Doorkeeper George Finkenauer for
  E.A. (Sam) Samuelson, Senate Doorkeeper, who is undergoing open
  heart surgery today, and by Father Kopacek, pastor of Saint Mary's
  Catholic Church, Marshalltown, Iowa.

  The Journal of Tuesday, March 18, 1997, was approved.

  QUORUM CALL

  Senator Freeman requested a non record roll call to determine that
  a quorum was present.

  The vote revealed 50 present, none absent and a quorum present.

  BILL WITHDRAWN

  Senator Palmer asked and received unanimous consent that
  Senate File 136 be withdrawn from further consideration of the
  Senate.

  CONSIDERATION OF BILL
  (Regular Calendar)

  Senate File 473

  On motion of Senator Rensink, Senate File 473, a bill for an act
  requiring owners of agricultural drainage wells to prevent surface
  water intake into the wells, providing for the closure of certain
  wells
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  699
  and the construction of alternative drainage systems, providing state
  assistance for closing agricultural drainage wells, prohibiting the
  construction and use of certain structures located in agricultural
  drainage well areas, providing for the assessment and collection of
  certain drainage district expenses, providing penalties, and providing
  an effective date, was taken up for consideration.

  Senator Iverson offered amendment S-3143 filed by him on March
  17, 1997, to page 2 of the bill and moved its adoption.

  A record roll call was requested.

  On the question "Shall amendment S-3143 be adopted?" (S.F. 473)
  the vote was:

  Rule 23, requiring all Senators present to vote except those who
  express a conflict of interest, was invoked.

  Ayes, 37:

  Angelo Bartz Black, D. Boettger
  Borlaug Connolly Dearden Deluhery
  Drake Dvorsky Fink Flynn
  Fraise Freeman Gettings Gronstal
  Halvorson Hammond Hansen Horn
  Iverson Jensen Judge Kibbie
  Kramer Lundby McCoy McKean
  Neuhauser Palmer Redfern Redwine
  Rittmer Schuerer Szymoniak Tinsman
  Vilsack

  Nays, 13:

  Behn Black, J. Douglas Hedge
  King Lind Maddox McKibben
  McLaren Rehberg Rensink Rife
  Zieman

  Amendment S-3143 was adopted.

  Senator Rensink offered amendment S-3144 filed by him on
  March 17, 1997, to page 3 of the bill and moved its adoption.

  Amendment S-3144 was adopted by a voice vote.
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  Senator Black of Kossuth offered amendment S-3169 filed by him
  from the floor to pages 4 and 7 of the bill.

  Senator Rensink raised the point of order that amendment S-3169
  was not germane to the bill.

  The Chair ruled the point well taken and amendment S-3169 out
  of order.

  Senator Black of Kossuth offered amendment S-3170 filed by him
  from the floor to page 4 of the bill and moved its adoption.

  Amendment S-3170 lost by a voice vote.

  Senator Black of Kossuth offered amendment S-3171 filed by him
  from the floor to page 5 of the bill and moved its adoption.

  Amendment S-3171 was adopted by a voice vote.

  Senator Rensink 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. 473) 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 Rittmer
  Schuerer Szymoniak Tinsman Vilsack
  Zieman

  Nays, none.
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  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.

  Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent that
  Senate File 473 be immediately messaged to the House.

  BILL REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

  Senate Iverson asked and received unanimous consent that Senate
  File 475 be referred from the Regular Calendar to the committee on
  Ways and Means.

  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 306, a bill for an act relating to the individual income
  tax by extending the special method of computation of tax for value-
  added S corporation shareholders to all S corporation shareholders
  and eliminating the refund limitation and including effective and
  retroactive applicability date provisions.

  This bill was read first time and passed on file.

  House File 334, a bill for an act relating to certain franchise
  agreements by establishing a duty of good faith, providing for
  alternative dispute resolution, providing for venue and choice of law,
  and repealing existing franchise provisions.

  This bill was read first time and passed on file.

  ALSO: That the House has on March 19, 1997, passed the following bills in
  which
  the concurrence of the Senate is asked:
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  House File 646, a bill for an act relating to a study on responses to
  hazardous conditions by the director of transportation.

  This bill was read first time and passed on file.

  House File 653, a bill for an act relating to financial assurance
  requirements for waste tire collection and processing sites.

  This bill was read first time and passed on file.

  RECESS

  On motion of Senator Iverson, the Senate recessed at 10:35 a.m.,
  until 2:00 p.m.
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  APPENDIX

  REPORTS OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS

  EDUCATION

  Convened: March 18, 1997, 2:08 p.m.

  Members Present: Redfern, Chair; Rehberg, Vice Chair; Angelo, J. Black,
  Boettger,
  Fink, Kibbie, Neuhauser, Redwine, Rensink and Tinsman.

  Members Absent: Connolly, Ranking Member. Dvorsky, Lind and Szymoniak (all
  excused).

  Committee Business: Assigned bills to subcommittees.

  Adjourned: 2:11 p.m.

  ETHICS

  Convened: March 18, 1997, 4:50 p.m.

  Members Present: Hedge, Chair; Drake, Vice Chair; Gettings, Ranking Member;
  McKean, Neuhauser and Szymoniak.

  Members Absent: none.

  Committee Business: Committee meeting seeking an advisory opinion.

  Adjourned: 5:12 p.m.

  TRANSPORTATION

  Convened: March 18, 1997, 1:36 p.m.

  Members Present: Drake, Chair; Borlaug, Vice Chair; Connolly, Fraise,
  Freeman,
  Gettings, Halvorson, Jensen, Lind, McKibben and Rittmer.

  Members Absent: McCoy, Ranking Member and McKean (both excused).

  Committee Business: Assigned bills to subcommittees; recommended passage of
  House File 383; presentation by the DOT on House File 416.

  Adjourned: 2:20 p.m.

  APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON JUSTICE SYSTEM

  Convened: March 18, 1997, 7:50 a.m.

  Members Present: Maddox, Chair; Angelo, Vice Chair; Dvorsky, Ranking Member;
  Fraise and McKean.
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  Members Absent: none.

  Committee Business: Discussed intent language.

  Adjourned: 8:50 a.m.

  PRESENTATION OF VISITORS

  Senator Gronstal welcomed the Honorable Larry Murphy, former
  member of the Senate from Oelwein, who was present in the Senate
  chamber.

  The Chair welcomed the following visitors who were present in the
  Senate gallery:

  Fifty-three eleventh grade students from Underwood High School,
  Underwood, accompanied by Nick Benzing. Senator Boettger.

  Twenty members of the Class 3-A Mount Pleasant boys' basketball
  tournament team from Mount Pleasant High School. Senator Vilsack.

  SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

  Senate File 315

  JUDICIARY: Boettger, Chair; Neuhauser and Redfern

  Senate File 383

  HUMAN RESOURCES: Boettger, Chair; Dvorsky and Redwine

  Senate File 388

  HUMAN RESOURCES: Boettger, Chair; Dearden and Tinsman

  Senate File 403

  JUDICIARY: Maddox, Chair; Boettger, Hammond, Hansen and Tinsman

  Senate File 404

  JUDICIARY: McKean, Chair; Angelo and Fraise

  Senate File 413

  EDUCATION: J. Black, Chair; Fink and Redwine

  Senate File 414

  JUDICIARY: McKean, Chair; Angelo and Fraise
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  Senate File 428

  JUDICIARY: McKean, Chair; Boettger and Halvorson

  Senate File 439

  SMALL BUSINESS & ECON. DEVELOP.: Redwine, Chair; Flynn and Lundby

  Senate File 440

  NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT: Rehberg, Chair; Angelo and Dvorsky

  Senate File 441

  SMALL BUSINESS & ECON. DEVELOP.: King, Chair; McCoy and Redwine

  Senate File 446

  SMALL BUSINESS & ECON. DEVELOP.: Schuerer, Chair; Hansen and Lind

  Senate File 452

  EDUCATION: Redfern, Chair; J. Black and Dvorsky

  Senate File 499

  JUDICIARY: Maddox, Chair; Boettger, Hammond, Hansen and Tinsman

  Senate File 504

  JUDICIARY: McKean, Chair; Drake and Fraise

  Senate File 506

  HUMAN RESOURCES: Redwine, Chair; J. Black and Szymoniak

  House File 265

  JUDICIARY: Maddox, Chair; Boettger, Hammond, Hansen and Tinsman

  House File 308

  JUDICIARY: Angelo, Chair; Hammond and Redfern

  House File 313

  HUMAN RESOURCES: Szymoniak, Chair; Boettger and Tinsman

  House File 368

  SMALL BUSINESS & ECON. DEVELOP.: Flynn, Chair; Boettger and Schuerer
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  House File 371

  JUDICIARY: Tinsman, Chair; McKibben and Vilsack

  House File 384

  JUDICIARY: King, Chair; Neuhauser and Tinsman

  House File 545

  HUMAN RESOURCES: Hammond, Chair; Behn and Boettger

  GOVERNOR'S APPOINTEES

  The following appointments were submitted by the governor to the
  secretary of the senate for senate confirmation (all appointees are
  submitted as members unless otherwise specified):

  Mary J. Ackerman, Waverly; Ronald E. Nielsen, Waukee; and David A. Vaudt,
  Des
  Moines: Accountancy Examining Board, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Richard G. Moore, Des Moines, Administrator of the Division of Criminal and
  Juvenile Justice Planning, 5-1-97/pleasure of the governor.

  Sylvia Tijerina, Des Moines, Administrator of the Division of Latino
  Affairs, 5-1-
  97/pleasure of the governor.

  Timothy J. Galm, Everly, Agricultural Development Authority,
  3-12-97/4-30-2000.

  Daryl K. Henze, Urbandale, Alcoholic Beverages Commission, 5-1-97/4-30-2002.

  Glen D. Huntington, Storm Lake and Kevin W. Monson, Iowa City: Architectural
  Examining Board, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Margaret Susan Cigelman, Clive, Athletic Trainer Advisory Board,
  5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Peggy C. Dunshee, Urbandale, and Dennis Ruffcorn, Missouri Valley: Board of
  Barber Examiners, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Dorothy A. Anderson, Urbandale; Thorald (Ted) E. Davidson, Des Moines; and
  Dr.
  Martin R. Edwards, Cedar Falls: Board of Behavioral Science Examiners,
  5-1-97/4-30-
  2000.

  Dr. Elizabeth C. Kressin, Spencer; Norma J. Papik, Blue Grass; and Dr.
  Valorie J.
  Prahl, Cedar Falls: Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Mildred E. Elliott, Mount Ayr, and Suellen Overton, Council Bluffs: Board of
  Corrections, 5-1-97/4-30-2001.

  Michael F. Kronfeldt, Dubuque, and Curtis W. Stamp, Des Moines: Board of
  Cosmetology Arts and Sciences Examiners, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.
  66th Day WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1997 707

  Elizabeth A. Colby-Plautz, Fort Dodge; Nancy S. LePeau, Iowa City, and Dr.
  LeRoy
  I. Strohman, Algona: Board of Dental Examiners, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Mary K. Carlson, Humboldt; Roger B. Linn, Correctionville, and Elvin R.
  Soll,
  Murray: Board of Dietetic Examiners, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Diane E. Palmer, West Des Moines, Board of Mortuary Science Examiners,
  5-1-97/4-
  30-2000.

  Nick Benzing, Neola; Judith J. Brueggeman, Harris; Martha J. Cumpton, Des
  Moines; Velma R. Huebner, Stanwood; Ann R. Shaw, Slater, and Dr. Thomas A.
  Sunderbruch, Davenport: Board of Educational Examiners, 5-1-97/4-30-2001.

  Coral M. Jud, Knierim, Board for the Licensing and Regulation of Hearing Aid
  Dealers, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Dr. James D. Collins, Jr. Waterloo; Dr. Donna M. Norman, Bettendorf, and
  Laura J.
  Stensrud, Lake Mills: Board of Medical Examiners, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Daniel K. Danielson, Urbandale, and Nancy E. Knutstrom, Davenport: Board of
  Nursing Examiners, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Katherine J. Gillette, Des Moines; Dr. Richard F. Noyes, Marion, and Dr.
  Barbara
  A. Scheetz, West Des Moines: Board of Optometry Examiners, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Charles D. Hurley, Fayette, and Curtis S. Jenkins, West Des Moines: Board of
  Parole, 5-1-97/4-30-2001.

  Katherine A. Linder, Manson, and Arlan D. Van Norman, Swea City: Board of
  Pharmacy Examiners, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  James E. Hughes, Cresco, and Alice B. Price, Knoxville: Board of Physical
  and
  Occupational Therapy Examiners, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  As members of the Board of Physician Assistant Examiners:

  Diane M. Cardwell, Ames; William L. Connet, Des Moines, and Rita J. Taylor,
  Cedar
  Rapids, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Dr. James M. Cunningham, Audubon, 5-1-97/4-30-98.

  Lillian J. Madison, Independence, and Dr. Rickey P. Salocker, Fort Dodge:
  Board of
  Podiatry Examiners, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Dr. Janet S. McDonough, Des Moines, and Dr. Scott W. Shafer, Des Moines:
  Board
  of Psychology Examiners. 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Erlene VeVerka, Otley, Board of Social Work Examiners, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Julia A. Bebensee, West Des Moines; Gary N. Boeke, Cresco; and Dr. Clifford
  S.
  Vogen, Clive: Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology Examiners,
  5-1-97/4-30-2000.
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  Susan M. Cosner, Des Moines, and Harley R. Hiemstra, Kingsley, City
  Development
  Board, 5-1-97/4-30-2003.

  Robert J. Martin, Davenport, Commission for the Blind, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Harold B. Davis, Sioux City; Alyce M. Elmitt, Urbandale; and Clemmie
  Hightower,
  Clinton, Commission of Elder Affairs, 5-1-97/4-30-2001.

  Barry D. Remington, Cedar Falls, Commission of Veterans Affairs,
  2-26-97/4-30-
  2000.

  Honorable Lois R. Kotz, Clear Lake, and Loren M. Wakefield, Waterloo:
  Commission on Community Action Agencies, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Elizabeth A. Mathis, Waterloo, and Arthur P. Silva, Sioux City: Commission
  on
  Judicial Qualifications, 5-1-97/4-30-2003.

  Jack F. Purcell, Algona, Commission on the Deaf, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Dr. Dale J. Andringa, Mitchellville; Marcia J. Stark, West Des Moines, and
  F.
  Walter Tomenga, Johnston: Community Health Management Information System
  Governing Board, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  To the Council on Human Services:

  Albert G. Sorensen, Boone, 5-1-97/4-30-99.

  Ruth L. Mosher, West Des Moines, and Margaret P. Guhin, Bettendorf,
  5-1-97/4-30-
  2003.

  Judy R. Emmons, Nevada, and Sharon K. McCrabb, Manchester, County Finance
  Committee, 5-1-97/4-30-2001.

  John J. Bentler, Burlington; Tom N. Sarvis, Dubuque, and William G. Sizer,
  Waterloo: Credit Union Review Board, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Richard R. Phillips, Muscatine; David M. Roederer, Johnston, and Marvin L.
  Van
  Haaften, Pella: Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning Advisory Council,
  2-10-97/4-
  30-98.

  Sally Chandler Halford, Des Moines, Director of the Department of
  Corrections, 5-1-
  97/pleasure of the governor.

  Kim D. Schmett, Des Moines, Director of the Department of Inspections and
  Appeals, 5-1-97/pleasure of the governor.

  Charles Palmer, Des Moines, Director of the Department of Human Services,
  5-1-
  97/pleasure of the governor.

  Darrel Rensink, Ames, Director of Transportation, 5-1-97/pleasure of the
  governor.
  66th Day WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1997 709
  Cynthia P. Eisenhauser, Ankeny, Director of Workforce Development, 5-1-
  97/pleasure of governor.

  Chief Douglas W. Book, Forest City, and Rachelle L.K. Johnson, Grinnell:
  Drug
  Abuse Prevention and Education Advisory Council, 5-1-97/4-30-2001.

  Charles W. Larson, Des Moines, Drug Enforcement and Abuse Prevention
  Coordinator, 5-1-97/pleasure of the governor.

  Susan M. Long, Fairfield, and Terry L. Martin, Des Moines: Engineering and
  Land
  Surveying Board, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  William A. Ehm, Creston; Randal J. Giannetto, Marshalltown; Rozanne E. King,
  Mondamin; Kathryn A. Murphy, LeMars; and Terrance G. Townsend, Newton:
  Environmental Protection Commission, 5-1-97/4-30-2001.

  David W. Belin, Des Moines, and Mary E. Gesiriech, Johnston: First in the
  Nation
  in Education Foundation Governing Board, 5-1-97/4-30-2003.

  Lee S. Miller, Cedar Falls, Health Facilities Council, 5-1-97/4-30-2003.

  Iris J. Post, Des Moines, Industrial Commissioner, 5-1-97/4-30-2003.

  Donald E. Snyder, Forest City, Investment Board of the IPERS,
  5-1-97/4-30-2003.

  Dr. Bruce W. Van Zee, Oakland, and Theresa A. Wallace, Des Moines: Iowa
  Board of
  Veterinary Medicine, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Jacklyn K. Van Ekeren, Des Moines, Iowa Comprehensive Petroleum Underground
  Storage Tank Fund Board, 5-1-97/4-30-2001.

  Betty Jean (BJ) Furgerson, Waterloo; Charles E. Rohm, Clive, and Austin B.
  Turner, Corning: Iowa Council on Human Investment, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Julie J. Bulkeley, Red Oak; Frederick W. Hagemann, Waverly; Harris D.
  Honsey,
  Lake Mills; and William B. Trent, Jr., Muscatine: Iowa Economic Development
  Board,
  5-1-97/4-30-2001.

  Julie-Anita Ingoli, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Emergency Response Commission,
  5-1-97/4-
  30-2000.

  To the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board:

  James A. Albert, Clive, and Gwendolyn M. Boeke, Cresco: 5-1-97/4-30-2003.

  K. Marie Thayer, Ankeny: 12-9-96/4-30-99.

  Kay A. Hagen Anderson, LeMars; Margaret D. Collison, Cumming, and Darlene M.
  Jeris, Clive: Iowa Finance Authority, 5-1-97/4-30-2003.

  John V. Hartung, Indianola, Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority,
  5-1-97/4-30-
  2003.
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  Jacqueline Day, Des Moines, and Thomas C. Lillquist, Forest City: Iowa Law
  Enforcement Academy Council, 5-1-97/4-30-2001.

  Hugh M. Field, Waterloo; Carol A. Garrett, Bettendorf; and Doris A. Hansen,
  Sioux
  City: Iowa Seed Capital Corporation, 5-1-97/4-30-2001.

  To the Iowa State Civil Rights Commission:

  Blanca G. Flores, Muscatine, 2-10-97/4-30-99.

  Mohamad W. Khan, Pleasant Hill; Flora M. Lee, Sioux City; Jack L. Morlan,
  West
  Des Moines, and Robert L. Smith, Jr., Waterloo: 5-1-97/4-30-2001.

  Catherine S. Brown, Ames, and Monty D. Mitchell, Davenport: Landscape
  Architectural Examining Board: 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Mary Anne Anderson, Red Oak; Robert J. DeSmidt, Sioux City; Gary L.
  Gansemer,
  Dubuque; Clark A. Lane, Humboldt; Lannie L. Miller, West Bend; and Robert D.
  Walke, Guttenberg: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Commission,
  5-1-
  97/4-30-2000.

  Joseph W. Hanrahan, Solon; Deanne K. Raley, Sergeant Bluff, and Terry A.
  Sweeney, Granger: Narcotics Enforcement Advisory Council, 5-1-97/4-30-2001.

  Richard E. Garrels, Mount Pleasant, and Anthony L. Hough, Harlan: Natural
  Resources Commission, 5-1-97/4-30-2003.

  Dr. Alfred Healy, Iowa City; Georganna T. Hinrichsen, Ames, and Melva J.
  Urban,
  Newell: Prevention of Disabilities Policy Council, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Gary J. Johnson, Forest City; Nancy M. Larson, Urbandale; and Theresa H.
  Lewis,
  Des Moines: Real Estate Appraiser Examining Board, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Russell D. Nading, Marion, and Evelyn M. Rank, Clarinda: Real Estate
  Commission,
  5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  JoAnn M. Brincks, Carroll; David L. Holmes, Johnston; and Yvonne M. Wente,
  Waverly: Renewable Fuels and Coproducts Advisory Committee,
  5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Michael A. Fesler, Danville; Max A. Phillips, Woodward, and Peggy J.
  Trevino, Fort
  Dodge: Small Business Advisory Council, 5-1-97/4-30-2001.

  To the State Board for Respiratory Care:

  William J. Motz, Sioux City, 2-10-97/4-30-98.

  Amy M. Love, Jefferson, and Dr. Gregory A. Hicklin, Des Moines,
  2-10-97/4-30-99.

  William J. Niedert, Hudson, and Dorothy D. Warren. Ringsted:
  2-10-97/4-30-2000.

  Wayne F. Drexler, Dyersville, School Budget Review Committee,
  5-1-97/4-30-2000.
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  Terry R. Cooper, Winterset; Horace C. Daggett, Creston; Gary A. Kirchhof,
  Cresco;
  Drucilla M. Straub, Des Moines; and William R. Thayer, Madrid: State Board
  of
  Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Lisa E. Ahrens, Osage; David J. Fisher, West Des Moines; and Dr. Clarkson L.
  Kelly, Charles City: State Board of Regents, 5-1-97/4-30-2003.

  Christopher A. Bjornstad, Okoboji, State Board of Tax Review,
  5-1-97/4-30-2003.

  Jerry R. Foxhoven, West Des Moines; Lil M. Perry, Washington; Stanley S.
  Wierson,
  Marion; and Kathryn M. Youberg, Sac City: State Citizen Foster Care Review
  Board,
  5-1-97/4-30-2001.

  Darlene E. Blake, Des Moines, and Donald L. Decker, Fort Dodge: State
  Judicial
  Nominating Commission, 5-1-97/4-30-2003.

  William L. Wegman, Des Moines, State Public Defender, 5-1-97/pleasure of the
  governor.

  Bradley R. Peyton, Urbandale, and Harold W. White, Estherville: State Racing
  and
  Gaming Commission, 5-1-97/4-30-2000.

  Russell L. Brandes, Hancock; Kenneth W. McNichols, Bondurant; and Dianne C.
  Thompson, Forest City: State Soil Conservation Committee, 5-1-97/4-30-2003.

  Sister M. Catherine Dunn, Dubuque, and Ronald N. Langston, Des Moines: State
  Transportation Commission, 5-1-97/4-30-2001.

  Michael K. Guttau, Council Bluffs, Superintendent of Banking,
  5-1-97/4-30-2001.

  James E. Forney, Polk City, Superintendent of Credit Unions, 5-1-97/pleasure
  of the
  governor.

  Jay D. Stewart, Polk City, Title Guaranty Division Board, 5-1-97/4-30-2003.

  Emmit J. George, Jr., West Des Moines, Utilities Board, 5-1-97/4-30-2003.

  Allan T. Thoms, West Des Moines, member and Chairperson of the Utilities
  Board,
  5-1-97/4-30-99.

  The appointments were referred to the committee on Rules and
  Administration.

  GOVERNOR'S DEFERRAL LETTERS

  The following letters from the governor were received in the office of the
  secretary of
  the senate on March 15, 1997:
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  Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 2.32(4) 1997, the appointment for the
  Administrator
  of the Division of Deaf Services vacancy is being deferred because no
  appropriate
  candidate has been found for this position at this time.

  Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 2.32(4) 1997, the appointment for the
  Community
  Health Management Information System Governing Board vacancy is being
  deferred
  because no appropriate candidate has been found for this position at this
  time.

  Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 2.32(4) 1997, the appointment to the Community
  Health Management Information System Governing Board previously held by
  Kraig A.
  Boysen is being deferred because no appropriate candidate has been found for
  this
  position at this time.

  Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 2.32(4) 1997, the appointment for State Board
  of
  Education vacancy is being deferred because no appropriate candidate has
  been found
  for this position at this time.

  Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 2.32(4) 1997, the three positions on the
  Wallace
  Technology Transfer Foundation of Iowa are being deferred at this time as it
  my
  understanding that this board is no longer actively meeting.

  Sincerely,
  TERRY E. BRANSTAD
  Governor

  AMENDMENTS FILED

  S(3169 S. F.  473 James Black
  S(3170 S. F.  473 James Black
  S(3171 S. F.  473 James Black
  S(3172 S. F.  395 Jim Lind
  S(3173 S. F.  472 Tom Vilsack
  S(3174 S. F.  425 Kitty Rehberg
  66th Day WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1997 713
  AFTERNOON SESSION

  The Senate reconvened at 4:45 p.m., President Kramer presiding.

  HOUSE MESSAGE RECEIVED AND CONSIDERED

  The following message was received from the Chief Clerk of the
  House:

  MADAM PRESIDENT: I am directed to inform your honorable body that the House
  has on March 19, 1997, passed the following bill in which the concurrence of
  the
  Senate is asked:

  House File 372, a bill for an act establishing a county issuance of
  motor vehicle licenses study and providing effective dates.

  This bill was read first time and passed on file.

  INTRODUCTION OF BILL

  Senate File 527, by committee on Commerce, a bill for an act
  relating to an alternative price regulation plan for certain local
  exchange carriers, providing for related matters, and providing an
  effective date.

  Read first time and placed on calendar.
  714 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 66th Day
  APPENDIX

  COMMITTEE REPORT

  COMMERCE

  Final Bill Action: *SENATE FILE 527 (SSB 160), a bill for an act relating to
  an
  alternative price regulation plan for certain local exchange carriers,
  providing for
  related matters, and providing an effective date.

  Recommendation: APPROVED COMMITTEE BILL.

  Final Vote: Ayes, 9: Jensen, Schuerer, Deluhery, Douglas, Flynn, Gronstal,
  Maddox,
  McCoy and Redfern. Nays, 6: Bartz, Hansen, King, Lundby, Palmer and Rife.

  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
  527 and they were attached to the committee report.

  SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT

  Senate File 517

  LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Connolly, Chair; Behn and J. Black

  BILLS ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE

  President Kramer announced the assignment of the following bills
  to committee:

  S. F.  524 Local Government
  H. F.  306 Ways and Means
  H. F.  334 Commerce
  H. F.  372 Transportation
  H. F.  514 Commerce
  H. F.  544 Human Resources
  H. F.  557 Commerce
  H. F.  646 Transportation
  H. F.  653 Natural Resources

  AMENDMENTS FILED

  S(3175 S. F.  472 John P. Kibbie
  S(3176 S. F.  472 Patty Judge
  66th Day WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1997 715
  S(3177 S. F.  472 Patty Judge
  S(3178 S. F.  472 Tom Vilsack
  S(3179 S. F.  472 Patty Judge
  S(3180 S. F.  472 Patty Judge
  S(3181 S. F.  519 John Jensen
  S(3182 S. F.  395 Robert E. Dvorsky
  Jack Rife
  Steven D. Hansen
  S(3183 S. F.  285 Robert E. Dvorsky


  ADJOURNMENT

  On motion of Senator Redfern, the Senate adjourned at 4:49
  p.m., until 9:00 a.m., Thursday, March 20, 1997.

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