Senate Journal: Thursday, April 29, 1999

  ONE-HUNDRED NINTH  CALENDAR DAY
  SIXTY-FOURTH SESSION DAY

  Senate Chamber
  Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, April 29, 1999

  The Senate met in regular session at 9:38 a.m., President Kramer
  presiding.

  Prayer was offered by the Senate Pages who sang "Friends."

  The Journal of Wednesday, April 28, 1999, was approved.

  SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO SENATE PAGES

  The Senate Pages were invited to the well of the Senate by
  President Kramer for a special presentation and were thanked by
  Senators Iverson and Gronstal for their service to the Senate.

  A Certificate of Excellence for serving with honor and distinction
  as a Senate Page during the 1999 Regular Session of the Seventy-
  eighth General Assembly, and an individual and Page group picture
  were presented to each of the following pages:

  John Bazal, Noelle DeBoef, Joe Earle, Sara Eighmey, Tyson Fast,
  Mary Jo Hommer, Scott Iverson, Lizzie Jenkins, Jennifer Johnson,
  Emily Kinser, Erin Leonard, Staci Lowman, Keturah Moretz, Paul
  Nichols, Chas Olson, Kyle Palmer, Audey Veach, Jaqui Waddell and
  Kara Wilber.

  The Senate rose and expressed its appreciation to the Pages.

  Bill Kreig and Tom Sheldahl were invited to the Senate Well by
  the Senate Pages and presented with framed pictures of the 1999
  Senate Pages.
  CONSIDERATION OF BILL
  (Ways and Means Calendar)

  Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent to take up
  for consideration House File 748.

  House File 748

  On motion of Senator McKibben, House File 748, a bill for an act
  exempting internet from the state sales, services, and use taxes, with
  report of committee recommending passage, was taken up for
  consideration.

  Senator McKibben 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. 748), the vote was:

  Ayes, 39:

  Angelo	Bartz	Behn	Black
  Boettger	Bolkcom	Connolly	Deluhery
  Drake	Dvorsky	Flynn	Freeman
  Gaskill	Gronstal	Hansen	Harper
  Hedge	Horn	Iverson	Jensen
  Johnson	Judge	King	Kramer
  Lamberti	Lundby	Maddox	McCoy
  McKibben	McLaren	Miller	Redfern
  Redwine	Rife	Rittmer	Schuerer
  Sexton	Tinsman	Veenstra

  Nays, 10:

  Dearden	Fink	Fraise	Hammond
  Kibbie	McKean	Rehberg	Soukup
  Szymoniak	Zieman

  Absent or not voting, 1:

  Shearer

  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
  House File 748 be immediately messaged to the House.

  LEAVE OF ABSENCE

  Leave of absence was granted as follows:

  Senator Shearer until he returns, on request of Senator Fraise.

  The Senate stood at ease at 10:14 a.m. until the fall of the gavel.

  The Senate resumed session at 10:24 a.m., President Kramer
  presiding.

  UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  (Deferred April 28, 1999)

  House File 761

  The Senate resumed consideration of House File 761, a bill for an
  act relating to child care provisions administered by the department
  of human services and to the terminology used to describe child care,
  and including effective dates and applicability provisions, deferred
  April 28, 1999.

  Senator Tinsman offered amendment S-3517 filed by Senators
  Tinsman, et al., on April 28, 1999, to pages 3, 4, 6-8, 14-16, 22 and
  26-28 of the bill.

  Senator Boettger took the chair at 10:41 a.m.

  Senator Flynn offered amendment S-3553 filed by him on
  April 28, 1999, to pages 1-7 of amendment S-3517 of the bill and
  moved its adoption.

  A record roll call was requested.

  On the question "Shall amendment S-3553 to amendment S-3517
  be adopted?" (H.F. 761) the vote was:
  Rule 23, requiring all Senators present to vote except those who
  express a conflict of interest, was invoked.

  Ayes, 15:

  Black	Bolkcom	Connolly	Dearden
  Fink	Flynn	Fraise	Gronstal
  Hansen	Horn	Judge	Kibbie
  McCoy	Shearer	Soukup

  Nays, 32:

  Angelo	Bartz	Behn	Boettger
  Deluhery	Drake	Freeman	Gaskill
  Hammond	Harper	Hedge	Iverson
  Jensen	Johnson	King	Kramer
  Lamberti	Maddox	McKean	McKibben
  McLaren	Miller	Redfern	Redwine
  Rehberg	Rittmer	Schuerer	Sexton
  Szymoniak	Tinsman	Veenstra	Zieman

  Absent or not voting, 3:

  Dvorsky	Lundby	Rife

  Amendment S-3553 lost.

  Senator Tinsman moved adoption of amendment S-3517 to
  pages 3, 4, 6-8, 14-16, 22 and 26-28 of the bill, 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?" (H.F. 761), the vote was:

  Ayes, 48:

  Angelo	Bartz	Behn	Black
  Boettger	Bolkcom	Connolly	Dearden
  Deluhery	Drake	Dvorsky	Fink
  Flynn	Fraise	Freeman	Gaskill
  Gronstal	Hammond	Hansen	Harper
  Hedge	Horn	Iverson	Jensen
  Johnson	Judge	Kibbie	King
  Kramer	Lamberti	Maddox	McCoy
  McKean	McKibben	McLaren	Miller
  Redfern	Redwine	Rehberg	Rife
  Rittmer	Schuerer	Sexton	Shearer
  Soukup	Tinsman	Veenstra	Zieman

  Nays, none.

  Absent or not voting, 2:

  Lundby	Szymoniak

  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
  House File 761 be immediately messaged to the House.

  PRESENTATION OF VISITORS

  The Chair welcomed seventy-five fifth grade students from
  Edmonds Academy of Fine Arts, Des Moines, Iowa, accompanied by
  Mr. Jones.  Senator Szymoniak

  UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  (Deferred April 28, 1999)

  House File 762

  The Senate resumed consideration of House File 762, a bill for an
  act relating to state government technology and operations, by
  making and relating to appropriations to the Iowa communications
  network for the support of certain Part III users, making
  appropriations to various entities for other technology-related
  purposes, providing for the procurement of information technology,
  providing for the use of the network, providing for electronic access to
  public information by creating an Iowa Access network, authorizing
  fees, and providing an effective date, deferred on April 28, 1999.

  Senator McLaren offered amendment S-3552 filed by the
  committee on Appropriations on April 28, 1999, to pages 2, 6-8,
  12-15, 17 and 18 of the bill and moved its adoption.

  Amendment S-3552 was adopted by a voice vote.
  Senator Flynn asked and received unanimous consent to withdraw
  amendment S-3554 filed by him on April 28, 1999, to pages 11 and
  12 of the bill.

  Senator McLaren offered amendment S-3555 filed by him from the
  floor, to page 18 of the bill and moved its adoption.

  Amendment S-3555 was adopted by a voice vote.

  Senator King 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. 762), the vote was:

  Ayes, 42:

  Angelo	Behn	Black	Boettger
  Bolkcom	Connolly	Dearden	Deluhery
  Drake	Dvorsky	Flynn	Fraise
  Freeman	Gaskill	Gronstal	Hammond
  Harper	Hedge	Horn	Iverson
  Jensen	Johnson	Judge	Kibbie
  King	Kramer	Lamberti	McKean
  McKibben	McLaren	Miller	Redfern
  Redwine	Rehberg	Schuerer	Sexton
  Shearer	Soukup	Szymoniak	Tinsman
  Veenstra	Zieman

  Nays, 7:

  Bartz	Fink	Hansen	Maddox
  McCoy	Rife	Rittmer

  Absent or not voting, 1:

  Lundby

  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
  House File 762 be immediately messaged to the House.
  HOUSE MESSAGES RECEIVED

  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 April 29, 1999, adopted the following resolution in which the
  concurrence of the Senate is asked:

  House Concurrent Resolution 21, a concurrent resolution
  requesting establishment of a legislative interim study committee to
  review legal, budget, and financial aspects of volunteer fire protection
  services, emergency medical services, and other vital services
  provided under the auspices of townships.

  Read first time and referred to committee on Rules and
  Administration.

  ALSO:  That the House has on April 29, 1999, passed the following bill in
  which the
  concurrence of the House was asked:

  Senate File 473, a bill for an act relating to the administration of
  the state individual income tax, corporate income tax, sales and use
  taxes, franchise tax, replacement taxes on electric and natural gas
  providers, motor fuel taxes, inheritance and estate taxes, property
  taxes, collection of taxes and debts owed to or collected by the state,
  and including effective and retroactive applicability date provisions.

  ALSO:  That the House has on April 29, 1999, concurred in the Senate
  amendment
  to the House amendment, and passed the following bill in which the
  concurrence of
  the House was asked:

  Senate File 462, a bill for an act relating to veterans' benefits,
  veterans preference, veterans' claims, reimbursement for military
  service tax exemption, and providing a penalty and applicability date.

  INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS

  Senate Resolution 18, by committee on Rules and
  Administration, a resolution relating to daily operations of the
  Senate.

  Read first time and placed on calendar.
  Senate Concurrent Resolution 25, by committee on Rules and
  Administration, a concurrent resolution to provide for adjournment
  sine die.

  Read first time and placed on calendar.

  COMMITTEE REPORT

  RULES AND ADMINISTRATION

  Final Bill Action:  SENATE FILE 482, a bill for an act relating to tobacco
  product
  manufacturers, providing penalties, and providing an effective date.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 11:  Iverson, Kramer, Gronstal, Dvorsky, Fink, Harper,
  Jensen,
  Lundby, Redfern, Rehberg, and Rittmer.  Nays, none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  CONSIDERATION OF BILL
  (Regular Calendar)

  Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent to take up
  for consideration Senate File 482.

  Senate File 482

  On motion of Senator Iverson, Senate File 482, a bill for an act
  relating to tobacco product manufacturers, providing penalties, and
  providing an effective date, with report of committee recommending
  passage, was taken up for consideration.

  Senator Iverson 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. 482), the vote was:

  Ayes, 49:

  Angelo	Bartz	Behn	Black
  Boettger	Bolkcom	Connolly	Dearden
  Deluhery	Drake	Dvorsky	Fink
  Flynn	Fraise	Freeman	Gaskill
  Gronstal	Hammond	Hansen	Harper
  Hedge	Horn	Iverson	Jensen
  Johnson	Judge	Kibbie	King
  Kramer	Lamberti	Maddox	McCoy
  McKean	McKibben	McLaren	Miller
  Redfern	Redwine	Rehberg	Rife
  Rittmer	Schuerer	Sexton	Shearer
  Soukup	Szymoniak	Tinsman	Veenstra
  Zieman

  Nays, none.

  Absent or not voting, 1:

  Lundby

  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 482 be immediately messaged to the House.

  MOTION TO RECONSIDER ADOPTED

  Senator Johnson called up the motion to reconsider House File 779
  filed by her on April 28, 1999, found on page 1393 of the Senate
  Journal and moved its adoption.

  On the question "Shall the motion to reconsider be adopted?"
  (H.F. 779) the vote was:

  Ayes, 49:

  Angelo	Bartz	Behn	Black
  Boettger	Bolkcom	Connolly	Dearden
  Deluhery	Drake	Dvorsky	Fink
  Flynn	Fraise	Freeman	Gaskill
  Gronstal	Hammond	Hansen	Harper
  Hedge	Horn	Iverson	Jensen
  Johnson	Judge	Kibbie	King
  Kramer	Lamberti	Lundby	Maddox
  McCoy	McKean	McKibben	McLaren
  Miller	Redfern	Redwine	Rehberg
  Rittmer	Schuerer	Sexton	Shearer
  Soukup	Szymoniak	Tinsman	Veenstra
  Zieman
  Nays, 1:

  Rife

  Absent or not voting, none.

  The motion prevailed.

  Senator Johnson moved to reconsider the vote by which House File 779
  went to its last reading, which motion prevailed by a voice vote.

  House File 779

  On motion of Senator Johnson, House File 779, a bill for an act
  providing for linked investment loan programs and providing
  effective dates, was taken up for reconsideration.

  Senator Johnson filed the following motion to reconsider from the
  floor and moved its adoption:

  MADAM PRESIDENT:  I move to reconsider the vote by which amendment S-3549
  to House File 779 was adopted by the Senate on April 28, 1999.

  The motion prevailed by a voice vote and amendment S-3549 filed
  by Senators Johnson, Rehberg and McCoy on April 28, 1999, to
  pages 1-5 and to the title page of the bill, was taken up for
  reconsideration.

  Senator Johnson called for a division of amendment S-3549: pages
  1, 2 and page 3 lines 1-7 and 19-50 and page 4 as division S-3549A:
  and page 3, lines 8-18 as division S-3549B.

  Senator Johnson asked and received unanimous consent to
  withdraw division S-3549B.

  Senator Johnson moved adoption of division S-3549A, which
  motion prevailed by a voice vote.

  Senator Johnson 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. 779), the vote was:
  Ayes, 48:

  Angelo	Bartz	Behn	Black
  Boettger	Bolkcom	Connolly	Dearden
  Deluhery	Drake	Dvorsky	Fink
  Flynn	Fraise	Freeman	Gaskill
  Gronstal	Hammond	Hansen	Harper
  Hedge	Horn	Iverson	Jensen
  Johnson	Judge	Kibbie	King
  Kramer	Lamberti	Lundby	Maddox
  McCoy	McKean	McKibben	McLaren
  Miller	Redfern	Redwine	Rehberg
  Rittmer	Schuerer	Shearer	Soukup
  Szymoniak	Tinsman	Veenstra	Zieman

  Nays, 2:

  Rife	Sexton

  Absent or not voting, none.

  The bill having received a constitutional majority was declared to
  have passed the Senate and the title, as amended, was agreed to.

  RECESS

  On motion of Senator Iverson, the Senate recessed at 12:30 p.m.,
  until 1:30 p.m.
  APPENDIX

  REPORTS OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS

  RULES AND ADMINISTRATION

  Convened:  April 29, 1999, 10:20 a.m.

  Members Present:  Iverson, Chair; Kramer, Vice Chair; Gronstal, Ranking
  Member;
  Dvorsky, Fink, Harper, Jensen, Lundby, Redfern, Rehberg, and Rittmer.

  Members Absent:  None.

  Committee Business:  Passed HCR 23, SR 17, SCR 24, SF 482, and Senate
  Resolutions relating to the Senate budget and adjournment sine die.

  Adjourned:  10:29 a.m.

  ALSO:

  Convened:  April 29, 1999, 12:25 p.m.

  Members Present:  Iverson, Chair; Kramer, Vice Chair; Gronstal, Ranking
  Member,
  Dvorsky, Fink, Harper, Jensen, Lundby, Redfern, Rehberg, and Rittmer.

  Members Absent:  None.

  Committee Business:  Passed HCR 21.

  Adjourned:  12:26 p.m.

  BILLS SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR

  A communication was received announcing that on April 28, 1999,
  the Governor approved and transmitted to the Secretary of State the
  following bills:

  S.F. 8 - Relating to coverage under a policy or contract providing for
  third-party
  payment or prepayment of health or medical expenses by providing coverage
  for costs
  associated with equipment, supplies, and education for the treatment of
  diabetes.

  S.F. 186 - Providing that a county enterprise includes housing for persons
  who are
  elderly or persons with physical disabilities and certain county hospitals.

  S.F. 192 - Relating to open containers in motor vehicles and providing a
  penalty.

  S.F. 309 - Relating to the interception of communications and providing
  penalties.

  S.F. 429 - Relating to notification of forfeited and cancelled mechanic's
  liens,
  challenging a mechanic's lien, and providing a remedy.
  COMMITTEE REPORTS

  RULES AND ADMINISTRATION

  Final Bill Action:  SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 24, a concurrent
  resolution requesting that the Legislative Council authorize a legislative
  interim study
  to plan for the growing long-term needs of Iowans.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 11:  Iverson, Kramer, Gronstal, Dvorsky, Fink, Harper,
  Jensen,
  Lundby, Redfern, Rehberg, and Rittmer.  Nays, none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 25, a concurrent
  resolution to provide for adjournment sine die.

  Recommendation:  APPROVED COMMITTEE BILL.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 11:  Iverson, Kramer, Gronstal, Dvorsky, Fink, Harper,
  Jensen,
  Lundby, Redfern, Rehberg, and Rittmer.  Nays, none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  SENATE RESOLUTION 17, a resolution paying tribute to the
  memory of Elizabeth M. Osenbaugh and recognizing her many contributions to
  state
  government.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 11:  Iverson, Kramer, Gronstal, Dvorsky, Fink, Harper,
  Jensen,
  Lundby, Redfern, Rehberg, and Rittmer.  Nays, none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  SENATE RESOLUTION 18, a resolution relating to daily
  operations of the Senate.

  Recommendation:  APPROVED COMMITTEE BILL.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 11:  Iverson, Kramer, Gronstal, Dvorsky, Fink, Harper,
  Jensen,
  Lundby, Redfern, Rehberg, and Rittmer.  Nays, none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.
  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 23, a concurrent
  resolution in support of maintaining the Mississippi River as a major
  transportation
  route for various products shipped into and out of the Upper Mississippi
  region.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 11:  Iverson, Kramer, Gronstal, Dvorsky, Fink, Harper,
  Jensen,
  Lundby, Redfern, Rehberg, and Rittmer.  Nays, none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  AMENDMENT FILED

  S-3555	H.F. 762	Derryl McLaren
  AFTERNOON SESSION

  The Senate reconvened at 2:16 p.m., President Kramer presiding.

  PRESENTATION OF VISITORS

  The Chair welcomed sixty eighth grade students from Urbandale
  Middle School, Urbandale, Iowa, accompanied by Mrs. Van Why and
  Mrs. Walter.  Senator Maddox

  HOUSE MESSAGES RECEIVED

  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 April 29, 1999, concurred in the Senate amendment and passed
  the
  following bills in which the concurrence of the House was asked:

  House File 761, a bill for an act relating to child care provisions
  administered by the department of human services and to the
  terminology used to describe child care, and including effective dates
  and applicability provisions.

  House File 762, a bill for an act relating to state government
  technology and operations, by making and relating to appropriations
  to the Iowa communications network for the support of certain
  Part III users, making appropriations to various entities for other
  technology-related purposes, providing for the procurement of
  information technology, providing for the use of the network,
  providing for electronic access to public information by creating an
  IowAccess network, authorizing fees, and providing an effective date.

  ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS

  Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent to take up
  for consideration Senate Resolution 12, Senate Concurrent
  Resolution 24 and House Concurrent Resolution 21.
  Senate Resolution 12

  On motion of Senator Dvorsky, Senate Resolution 12, a
  resolution honoring University of Iowa Basketball Coach Tom Davis,
  with report of committee recommending passage, was taken up for
  consideration.

  Senator Dvorsky moved adoption of Senate Resolution 12, which
  motion prevailed by a voice vote.

  Senate Concurrent Resolution 24

  On motion of Senator Iverson, Senate Concurrent Resolution 24,
  a concurrent resolution requesting that the Legislative Council
  authorize a legislative interim study to plan for the growing long-
  term care needs of Iowans, with report of committee recommending
  passage, was taken up for consideration.

  Senator Kramer moved the adoption of Senate Concurrent
  Resolution 24, which motion prevailed by a voice vote.

  COMMITTEE REPORT

  RULES AND ADMINISTRATION

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 21, a concurrent
  resolution requesting establishment of a legislative interim study committee
  to review
  legal, budget, and financial aspects of volunteer fire protection services,
  emergency
  medical services, and other vital services provided under the auspices of
  townships.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 11:  Iverson, Kramer, Gronstal, Dvorsky, Fink, Harper,
  Jensen,
  Lundby, Redfern, Rehberg, and Rittmer.  Nays, none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  House Concurrent Resolution 21

  On motion of Senator Iverson, House Concurrent Resolution 21,
  a concurrent resolution requesting the establishment of a legislative
  interim study committee to review legal, budget, and financial
  aspects of volunteer fire protection services, emergency medical
  services, and other vital services provided under the auspices of
  townships, with report of committee recommending passage, was
  taken up for consideration.
  Senator Iverson moved the adoption of House Concurrent
  Resolution 21, which motion prevailed by a voice vote.

  IMMEDIATELY MESSAGED

  Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent that
  Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 and House Concurrent
  Resolution 21 be immediately messaged to the House.

  CONSIDERATION OF BILL
  (Ways and Means Calendar)

  Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent to take up
  for consideration House File 776.

  House File 776

  On motion of Senator Johnson, House File 776, a bill for an act
  relating to urban renewal, with report of committee recommending
  passage, was taken up for consideration.

  Senator Johnson 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. 776), the vote was:

  Ayes, 48:

  Angelo	Bartz	Behn	Black
  Boettger	Bolkcom	Connolly	Dearden
  Deluhery	Drake	Fink	Flynn
  Fraise	Freeman	Gaskill	Gronstal
  Hammond	Harper	Hedge	Horn
  Iverson	Jensen	Johnson	Judge
  Kibbie	King	Kramer	Lamberti
  Lundby	Maddox	McCoy	McKean
  McKibben	McLaren	Miller	Redfern
  Redwine	Rehberg	Rife	Rittmer
  Schuerer	Sexton	Shearer	Soukup
  Szymoniak	Tinsman	Veenstra	Zieman

  Nays, 2:

  Dvorsky	Hansen

  Absent or not voting, none.
  The bill having received a constitutional majority was declared to
  have passed the Senate and the title was agreed to.

  HOUSE AMENDMENT CONSIDERED

  Senate File 150

  Senator Miller called up for consideration Senate File 150, a bill
  for an act concerning judicial administration, amended by the House,
  and moved that the Senate concur in House amendment S-3510 filed
  April 28, 1999.

  The motion lost by a voice vote and the Senate refused to concur
  in the House amendment.

  IMMEDIATELY MESSAGED

  Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent that
  Senate File 150 and House Files 776 and 779 be immediately
  messaged to the House.

  LEAVES OF ABSENCE

  Leaves of absence were granted as follows:

  Senator McCoy until he returns, on request of Senator Fraise; Senator
  Iverson until
  he returns, on request of Senator Bartz.

  UNFINISHED BUSINESS

  Senate File 286

  On motion of Senator Flynn, Senate File 286, a bill for an act
  relating to the new investment tax credit under the new jobs and
  income program, placed on the Unfinished Business Calendar on
  March 31, 1999, was taken up for consideration.

  Senator Flynn asked and received unanimous consent to withdraw
  amendment S-3339 filed by him on April 12, 1999, to pages 1 and 2
  of the bill.

  Senator Flynn offered amendment S-3518 filed by him on
  April  28, 1999, to pages 1, 2 and to the title page of the bill and
  moved its adoption.
  Amendment S-3518 was adopted by a voice vote.

  Senator Flynn asked and received unanimous consent that
  House File 733 be substituted for Senate File 286.

  House File 733

  On motion of Senator Flynn, House File 733, a bill for an act
  relating to economic development tax credits by amending the new
  investment tax credit under the new jobs and income program,
  amending the incentives and assistance under the enterprise zone
  program, and requesting an enterprise zone interim study committee,
  was taken up for consideration.

  Senator Flynn 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. 733), the vote was:

  Ayes, 48:

  Angelo	Bartz	Behn	Black
  Boettger	Bolkcom	Connolly	Dearden
  Deluhery	Drake	Dvorsky	Fink
  Flynn	Fraise	Freeman	Gaskill
  Gronstal	Hammond	Hansen	Harper
  Hedge	Horn	Jensen	Johnson
  Judge	Kibbie	King	Kramer
  Lamberti	Lundby	Maddox	McKean
  McKibben	McLaren	Miller	Redfern
  Redwine	Rehberg	Rife	Rittmer
  Schuerer	Sexton	Shearer	Soukup
  Szymoniak	Tinsman	Veenstra	Zieman

  Nays, none.

  Absent or not voting, 2:

  Iverson	McCoy

  The bill having received a constitutional majority was declared to
  have passed the Senate and the title was agreed to.
  WITHDRAWN

  Senator Flynn asked and received unanimous consent that
  Senate File 286 be withdrawn from further consideration of the
  Senate.

  HOUSE AMENDMENT TO
  SENATE AMENDMENT CONSIDERED

  House File 737

  Senator Rife called up for consideration House File 737, a bill for
  an act relating to and making appropriations to the department for
  the blind, the Iowa state civil rights commission, the department of
  elder affairs, the Iowa department of public health, the department of
  human rights, the governor's alliance on substance abuse, and the
  commission of veterans affairs, and providing an effective date,
  amended by the Senate, further amended by the House and moved
  that the Senate concur in House amendment S-3369 to Senate
  amendment H-1526 filed April 14, 1999.

  The motion prevailed by a voice vote and the Senate concurred in
  the House amendment to the Senate amendment.

  Senator Rife moved that the bill as amended by the Senate,
  further amended by the House and concurred in by the Senate, 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. 737), the vote was:

  Ayes, 48:

  Angelo	Behn	Black	Boettger
  Bolkcom	Connolly	Dearden	Deluhery
  Drake	Dvorsky	Fink	Flynn
  Fraise	Freeman	Gaskill	Gronstal
  Hammond	Hansen	Harper	Hedge
  Horn	Iverson	Jensen	Johnson
  Judge	Kibbie	King	Kramer
  Lamberti	Lundby	Maddox	McKean
  McKibben	McLaren	Miller	Redfern
  Redwine	Rehberg	Rife	Rittmer
  Schuerer	Sexton	Shearer	Soukup
  Szymoniak	Tinsman	Veenstra	Zieman

  Nays, none.

  Absent or not voting, 2:

  Bartz	McCoy

  The bill having received a constitutional majority was declared to
  have passed the Senate and the title was agreed to.

  LEAVE OF ABSENCE

  Leave of absence was granted as follows:

  Senator Bartz until he returns, on request of Senator Lamberti.

  CONSIDERATION OF BILL
  (Ways and Means Calendar)

  Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent to take up
  for consideration House File 769.

  House File 769

  On motion of Senator McLaren, House File 769, a bill for an act
  relating to the classification of apartments in condominiums for
  purposes of property taxation, with report of committee
  recommending passage, was taken up for consideration.

  Senator Bolkcom asked and received unanimous consent to
  withdraw amendment S-3485 filed by Senator Bolkcom and Dvorsky
  on April 26, 1999, to page 1 of the bill.

  Senator Hedge asked and received unanimous consent to
  withdraw amendment S-3504 filed by him on April 27, 1999,
  to page 1 of the bill.

  Senator Hedge offered amendment S-3557 filed by him from the
  floor, to page 1 of the bill and moved its adoption.

  Amendment S-3557 was adopted by a voice vote.
  Senator McLaren 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. 769), the vote was:

  Ayes, 47:

  Angelo	Bartz	Behn	Black
  Boettger	Bolkcom	Connolly	Dearden
  Deluhery	Drake	Dvorsky	Fink
  Flynn	Fraise	Freeman	Gaskill
  Gronstal	Hammond	Hansen	Hedge
  Horn	Iverson	Jensen	Johnson
  Judge	Kibbie	King	Kramer
  Lamberti	Lundby	Maddox	McCoy
  McKibben	McLaren	Miller	Redfern
  Redwine	Rehberg	Rife	Rittmer
  Schuerer	Sexton	Shearer	Szymoniak
  Tinsman	Veenstra	Zieman

  Nays, 3:

  Harper	McKean	Soukup

  Absent or not voting, 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
  House Files 733, 737 and 769 be immediately messaged to the
  House.

  HOUSE AMENDMENT CONSIDERED

  Senate File 470

  Senator Lamberti called up for consideration Senate File 470, a
  bill for an act relating to campaign finance disclosure, including the
  study of campaign finance disclosure and related laws, by regulating
  express advocacy of candidates and ballot issues, requiring annual
  authorization for political representation financed from deductions
  from wages, dues, and fees, establishing a commission to study
  campaign finance disclosure and related laws, providing and applying
  penalties, providing an effective date and for applicability, and
  providing for severability, amended by the House, and moved that
  the Senate concur in House amendment S-3547 filed April 28, 1999.

  The motion prevailed by a voice vote and the Senate concurred in
  the House amendment.

  Senator Lamberti moved that the bill as amended by the House
  and concurred in by the Senate, 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. 470), the vote was:

  Ayes, 44:

  Behn	Black	Boettger	Bolkcom
  Connolly	Dearden	Deluhery	Drake
  Dvorsky	Fink	Flynn	Fraise
  Freeman	Gaskill	Gronstal	Hammond
  Hansen	Harper	Hedge	Horn
  Iverson	Jensen	Johnson	Judge
  Kibbie	Kramer	Lamberti	Lundby
  Maddox	McCoy	McKean	McKibben
  Miller	Redfern	Redwine	Rehberg
  Rittmer	Schuerer	Shearer	Soukup
  Szymoniak	Tinsman	Veenstra	Zieman

  Nays, 6:

  Angelo	Bartz	King	McLaren
  Rife	Sexton

  Absent or not voting, none.

  The bill having received a constitutional majority was declared to
  have passed the Senate and the title was agreed to.

  HOUSE AMENDMENT CONSIDERED

  Senate File 458

  Senator McKibben called up for consideration Senate File 458, a
  bill for an act relating to information required to be placed on
  property tax statements, amended by the House, and moved that the
  Senate concur in House amendment S-3535 filed April 28, 1999.

  The motion prevailed by a voice vote and the Senate concurred in
  the House amendment.

  Senator McKibben moved that the bill as amended by the House
  and concurred in by the Senate, 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. 458), the vote was:

  Ayes, 50:

  Angelo	Bartz	Behn	Black
  Boettger	Bolkcom	Connolly	Dearden
  Deluhery	Drake	Dvorsky	Fink
  Flynn	Fraise	Freeman	Gaskill
  Gronstal	Hammond	Hansen	Harper
  Hedge	Horn	Iverson	Jensen
  Johnson	Judge	Kibbie	King
  Kramer	Lamberti	Lundby	Maddox
  McCoy	McKean	McKibben	McLaren
  Miller	Redfern	Redwine	Rehberg
  Rife	Rittmer	Schuerer	Sexton
  Shearer	Soukup	Szymoniak	Tinsman
  Veenstra	Zieman

  Nays, none.

  Absent or not voting, none.

  The bill having received a constitutional majority was declared to
  have passed the Senate and the title was agreed to.

  HOUSE MESSAGES RECEIVED

  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 April 29, 1999, passed the following bill in which the
  concurrence of
  the House was asked:
  Senate File 482, a bill for an act relating to tobacco product
  manufacturers, providing penalties, and providing an effective date.

  ALSO:  That the House has on April 28, 1999, amended and passed the
  following
  bill in which the concurrence of the Senate is asked:

  Senate File 465, a bill for an act authorizing the establishment of
  an accelerated career education program, providing a tax credit from
  withholding, and relating to the transfer of job training withholding
  to the workforce development fund account.  (S-3559)

  CONSIDERATION OF BILL
  (Ways and Means Calendar)

  Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent to take up
  for consideration House File 744.

  House File 744

  On motion of Senator Lamberti, House File 744, a bill for an act
  relating to reductions in the state individual income tax by increasing
  the deduction for pension income and increasing the personal and
  dependent credits, and including a retroactive applicability date
  provision, with report of committee recommending passage, was
  taken up for consideration.

  Senator McCoy offered amendment S-3556 filed by him from the
  floor, to page 1 of the bill and moved its adoption.

  Amendment S-3556 lost by a voice vote.

  Senator Bartz took the chair at 3:25 p.m.

  Senator Lamberti 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. 744), the vote was:

  Ayes, 43:

  Angelo	Bartz	Behn	Black
  Boettger	Connolly	Deluhery	Drake
  Flynn	Fraise	Freeman	Gaskill
  Gronstal	Hansen	Hedge	Horn
  Iverson	Jensen	Johnson	Judge
  Kibbie	King	Kramer	Lamberti
  Lundby	Maddox	McCoy	McKean
  McKibben	McLaren	Miller	Redfern
  Redwine	Rehberg	Rife	Rittmer
  Schuerer	Sexton	Shearer	Soukup
  Tinsman	Veenstra	Zieman

  Nays, 7:

  Bolkcom	Dearden	Dvorsky	Fink
  Hammond	Harper	Szymoniak

  Absent or not voting, none.

  The bill having received a constitutional majority was declared to
  have passed the Senate and the title was agreed to.

  HOUSE AMENDMENT CONSIDERED

  Senate File 459

  Senator Redfern called up for consideration Senate File 459, a bill
  for an act relating to state school aid for budget years commencing
  with the budget year beginning July 1, 1999, and making
  appropriations and including effective and applicability date
  provisions, amended by the House in House amendment S-3513 filed
  April 28, 1999.

  Senator Redfern offered amendment S-3558 filed by him from the
  floor, to amendment S-3513 and moved its adoption.

  Amendment S-3558 was adopted by a voice vote.

  Senator Redfern moved that the Senate concur in the House
  amendment, as amended.

  The motion prevailed by a voice vote and the Senate concurred in
  the House amendment, as amended.

  Senator Redfern moved that the bill as amended by the House,
  further amended and concurred in by the Senate, 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. 459), the vote was:

  Ayes, 50:

  Angelo	Bartz	Behn	Black
  Boettger	Bolkcom	Connolly	Dearden
  Deluhery	Drake	Dvorsky	Fink
  Flynn	Fraise	Freeman	Gaskill
  Gronstal	Hammond	Hansen	Harper
  Hedge	Horn	Iverson	Jensen
  Johnson	Judge	Kibbie	King
  Kramer	Lamberti	Lundby	Maddox
  McCoy	McKean	McKibben	McLaren
  Miller	Redfern	Redwine	Rehberg
  Rife	Rittmer	Schuerer	Sexton
  Shearer	Soukup	Szymoniak	Tinsman
  Veenstra	Zieman

  Nays, none.

  Absent or not voting, 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 458, 459, 470 and House File 744 be immediately
  messaged to the House.

  UNFINISHED BUSINESS

  House File 379

  On motion of Senator Dvorsky, House File 379, a bill for an act
  changing the name of care review committee to resident advocate
  committee, with report of committee recommending passage, placed
  on the Unfinished Business Calendar on April 8, 1999, was taken up
  for consideration.
  Senator Dvorsky 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. 379), the vote was:

  Ayes, 32:

  Bartz	Black	Bolkcom	Connolly
  Dearden	Deluhery	Dvorsky	Fink
  Flynn	Fraise	Gronstal	Hammond
  Hansen	Harper	Horn	Jensen
  Judge	Kibbie	Lundby	Maddox
  McCoy	McKibben	McLaren	Miller
  Redfern	Rife	Rittmer	Shearer
  Soukup	Szymoniak	Tinsman	Zieman

  Nays, 16:

  Angelo	Behn	Boettger	Drake
  Freeman	Gaskill	Hedge	Johnson
  King	Lamberti	McKean	Redwine
  Rehberg	Schuerer	Sexton	Veenstra

  Absent or not voting, 2:

  Iverson	Kramer

  The bill having received a constitutional majority was declared to
  have passed the Senate and the title was agreed to.

  HOUSE AMENDMENT CONSIDERED

  Senate File 465

  Senator McKibben called up for consideration Senate File 465, a
  bill for an act authorizing the establishment of an accelerated career
  education program, providing a tax credit from withholding, and
  relating to the transfer of job training withholding to the workforce
  development fund account, amended by the House, and moved that
  the Senate concur in House amendment S-3559 filed April 29, 1999.

  The motion prevailed by a voice vote and the Senate concurred in
  the House amendment.
  Senator McKibben moved that the bill as amended by the House
  and concurred in by the Senate, 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. 465), the vote was:

  Ayes, 49:

  Angelo	Bartz	Behn	Black
  Boettger	Bolkcom	Connolly	Dearden
  Deluhery	Drake	Dvorsky	Fink
  Flynn	Fraise	Freeman	Gaskill
  Gronstal	Hammond	Hansen	Harper
  Hedge	Horn	Iverson	Jensen
  Johnson	Judge	Kibbie	Kramer
  Lamberti	Lundby	Maddox	McCoy
  McKean	McKibben	McLaren	Miller
  Redfern	Redwine	Rehberg	Rife
  Rittmer	Schuerer	Sexton	Shearer
  Soukup	Szymoniak	Tinsman	Veenstra
  Zieman

  Nays, 1:

  King

  Absent or not voting, none.

  The bill having received a constitutional majority was declared to
  have passed the Senate and the title was agreed to.

  ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS

  Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent to take up
  for consideration House Concurrent Resolution 23, Senate
  Resolution 17 and House Joint Resolution 13.

  House Concurrent Resolution 23

  On motion of Senator Lundby, House Concurrent Resolution 23, a
  concurrent resolution in support of maintaining the Mississippi River
  as a major transportation route for various products shipped into and
  out of the Upper Mississippi region, with report of committee
  recommending passage, was taken up for consideration.
  Senator Lundby moved the adoption of House Concurrent
  Resolution 23, which motion prevailed by a voice vote.

  Senate Resolution 17

  On motion of Senator Gronstal, Senate Resolution 17, a resolution
  paying tribute to the memory of Elizabeth M. Osenbaugh and
  recognizing her many contributions to state government, with report
  of committee recommending passage, was taken up for consideration.

  Senator Gronstal moved the adoption of Senate Resolution 17,
  which motion prevailed by a voice vote.

  CONSIDERATION OF BILL
  (Regular Calendar)

  Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent to take up
  for consideration House Joint Resolution 13.

  House Joint Resolution 13

  On motion of Senator Deluhery, House Joint Resolution 13, a
  joint resolution requesting the United States Department of Defense
  and the United States Army to place additional production work at
  the Rock Island Arsenal, with report of committee recommending
  passage, was taken up for consideration.

  Senator Deluhery 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.J.R. 13), the vote was:

  Ayes, 49:

  Angelo	Bartz	Behn	Black
  Boettger	Bolkcom	Connolly	Dearden
  Deluhery	Drake	Dvorsky	Fink
  Flynn	Fraise	Freeman	Gaskill
  Gronstal	Hammond	Hansen	Harper
  Hedge	Horn	Iverson	Jensen
  Johnson	Judge	Kibbie	King
  Kramer	Lamberti	Lundby	Maddox
  McKean	McKibben	McLaren	Miller
  Redfern	Redwine	Rehberg	Rife
  Rittmer	Schuerer	Sexton	Shearer
  Soukup	Szymoniak	Tinsman	Veenstra
  Zieman

  Nays, none.

  Absent or not voting, 1:

  McCoy

  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 File 465, House File 379, House Concurrent
  Resolution 23 and House Joint Resolution 13 be immediately
  messaged to the House.

  HOUSE MESSAGE RECEIVED

  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 April 29, 1999, receded from the House amendment to, and passed
  the
  following bill in which the concurrence of the House was asked:

  Senate File 150, a bill for an act concerning judicial
  administration.

  The Senate stood at ease at 4:35 p.m. until the fall of the gavel for
  the purpose of party caucuses.

  The Senate resumed session at 5:14 p.m., President Kramer
  presiding.

  HOUSE MESSAGES RECEIVED

  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 April 29, 1999, concurred in the Senate amendment and passed
  the
  following bills in which the concurrence of the House was asked:

  House File 769, a bill for an act relating to the classification of
  apartments in condominiums for purposes of property taxation.

  House File 779, a bill for an act providing for linked investment
  loan programs and providing effective dates.

  ALSO:  That the House has on April 29, 1999, concurred in the Senate
  amendment
  to the House amendment, and passed the following bill in which the
  concurrence of
  the House was asked:

  Senate File 459, a bill for an act relating to state school aid for
  budget years beginning on and after July 1, 1999, and making
  appropriations and including effective and applicability date
  provisions.

  ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION

  Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent to take up
  for consideration Senate Concurrent Resolution 25.

  Senate Concurrent Resolution 25

  On motion of Senator Iverson, Senate Concurrent Resolution 25, a
  concurrent resolution to provide for adjournment sine die, was taken
  up for consideration.

  Senator Iverson moved the adoption of Senate Concurrent
  Resolution 25, which motion prevailed by a voice vote.
  APPENDIX

  BILLS SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR

  A communication was received announcing that on April 29, 1999,
  the Governor approved and transmitted to the Secretary of State the
  following bills:

  S.F. 160 - Relating to pipelines, interstate natural gas pipelines, and
  hazardous
  liquid pipelines, and the restoration of agricultural lands, making
  penalties applicable,
  and providing an effective date.

  S.F. 254 - Relating to the emergency management division of the department
  of
  public defense by authorizing fees for radiological detection equipment
  maintenance
  services, by authorizing financial assistance to local governments for
  emergency
  management purposes, by directing a report to the general assembly by the
  division
  director, and by providing an effective date.

  S.F. 305 - Relating to the payment by a county of the family farm tax credit
  and
  reimbursement to the county of its payment and including an effective date.

  S.F. 436 - Relating to practices involving the marketing of livestock
  concerning
  packers, by providing for the regulation of certain purchase information and
  contracting, and providing penalties and effective dates.

  BILLS 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 bills have 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
  29th day
  of April, 1999:

  Senate Files 41, 76, 101, 102, 114, 136, 150, 189, 193, 194, 210, 221, 230,
  249, 275,
  282, 308, 323, 337, 352, 367, 393, 395, 398, 406, 407, 410, 413, 437, 439,
  451, 457, 458,
  459, 462, 464, 465, 468, 469, 470, 473, and 482.

  MICHAEL E. MARSHALL
  Secretary of the Senate

  REPORTS OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE

  MADAM PRESIDENT:  Pursuant to Senate Rule 21, I report that in enrolling
  Senate File 230, the following correction was made:

  1. Page 2, line 26, the word "follow:" was changed to the word "follows:".
  ALSO:  That in enrolling Senate File 406, the following corrections were
  made:

  1. Title page, line 4, the word "cemeteries" was changed to the word
  "cemeteries,".
  2. Page 5, line 1, the number "9" was changed to the number "(9)".

  ALSO:  That in enrolling Senate File 413, the following correction was made:

  1. Page 3, lines 6 and 7, the word and number "subsection 1 or 2" were
  changed to the
  word and number "subsection 1 or 3".

  MICHAEL E. MARSHALL
  Secretary of the Senate

  CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION

  The Secretary of the Senate issued the following certificates of
  recognition:

  Jaydn Bonifas, LaMotte - For achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.  Senator
  Flynn
  (05/03/99).

  Miss Jennifer Cuddeback, Cedar Rapids - For being All-State Winner in the
  State
  of Iowa in the "Voice of Democracy Scholarship Contest."  Sponsored by the
  Veterans of
  Foreign Wars, Department of Iowa, and the Ladies Auxiliary.  Senator Horn
  (04/29/99).

  Mildred Elliott, Mount Ayr - For over three decades of dedicated service to
  the
  State of Iowa.  Senator Angelo (05/03/99).

  Matt Doughty, Washington - For being on the winning 1600 Relay Team at the
  Drake Relays.  Senator Shearer (04/29/99).

  Wes Hunold, Central Lee High School - For being the winner of an Iowa Energy
  Center "Youth and Energy Scholarship."  Senator Shearer (04/29/99).

  Alex Six, Washington - For being on the winning 1600 Relay Team at the Drake
  Relays.  Senator Shearer (04/29/99).

  Andy Six, Washington - For being on the winning 1600 Relay Team at the Drake
  Relays.  Senator Shearer (04/29/99).

  Brian Stegall, Washington - For being on the winning 1600 Relay Team at the
  Drake Relays.  Senator Shearer (04/29/99).

  EXPLANATIONS OF VOTES

  MADAM PRESIDENT:  I was necessarily absent from the Senate chamber on April
  29,
  1999, when the vote was taken on House File 737.  Had I been present, I
  would have
  voted "Aye."
  MERLIN E. BARTZ
  MADAM PRESIDENT:  I was necessarily absent from the Senate chamber on
  March 16, 1999, when the vote was taken on Senate File 368.  Had I been
  present, I
  would have voted "Nay."  Also, I was necessarily absent from the Senate
  chamber on
  March 16, 1999, when the votes were taken on Senate Files 187, 231, 298,
  339, 367,
  and 376.  Had I been present, I would have voted "Aye" on all.

  MADAM PRESIDENT:  I was necessarily absent from the Senate chamber on
  March 17, 1999, when the vote was taken on Senate File 449.  Had I been
  present, I
  would have voted "Nay."  Also, I was necessarily absent from the Senate
  chamber on
  March 17, 1999, when the votes were taken on Senate Files 280, 398, 412,
  429, and
  Senate amendments S-3085, S-3086, S-3091, and S-3098 to Senate File 449.
  Had I
  been present, I would have voted "Aye" on all.

  MADAM PRESIDENT:  I was necessarily absent from the Senate chamber on April
  28,
  1999, when the votes were taken on Senate Files 462, 468, Senate amendment
  S-3522
  to Senate File 462, House Files 322, 767, 772, 777, Senate amendments
  S-3500,
  S-3508, S-3523, S-3526, S-3531, S-3533, and S-3540 to House File 772.  Had I
  been
  present, I would have voted "Aye" on all.  Also, I was necessarily absent
  from the
  Senate chamber on April 28, 1999, when the votes were taken on Senate
  amendments
  S-3512 and S-3514 to House File 772.  Had I been present, I would have voted
  "Nay"
  on both.

  PATRICK J. DELUHERY

  APPOINTMENTS TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULES COMMITTEE

  The following re-appointments were made to the Administrative
  Rules Review Committee:

  Senator H. Kay Hedge, Chair
  Senator Merlin E. Bartz
  Senator Sheldon Rittmer

  AMENDMENTS FILED

  S-3556	H.F. 744	Matt McCoy
  S-3557	H.F. 769	H. Kay Hedge
  S-3558	S.F. 459	Donald B. Redfern
  S-3559	S.F. 465	House

  The Senate stood at ease at 5:30 p.m. until the fall of the gavel.

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  109th Day	THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1999	1397

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