Senate Journal: Thursday, March 16, 2000

  SIXTY-SEVENTH CALENDAR DAY
  FORTIETH SESSION DAY

  Senate Chamber
  Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 16, 2000

  The Senate met in regular session at 9:13 a.m., President Kramer
  presiding.

  Prayer was offered by the Reverend Greg Stamm, pastor of the
  Community Reformed Church of Clinton, Iowa, guest of Senator
  Rittmer.

  The Journal of Wednesday, March 15, 2000, was approved.

  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 March 15, 2000, passed the following bill in which the
  concurrence of
  the Senate is asked:

  House File 2229, a bill for an act relating to informed consent
  provisions relating to an abortion and providing civil remedies and
  criminal penalties.

  Read first time and referred to committee on Human Resources.

  SPECIAL GUESTS

  Senator Kibbie introduced Senator Mary Jackman, M.C.C. (Fine
  Gael), from Newton Castletroy, Co. Limerick, accompanied by her
  husband Nicholas Jackman.
  Her profession is a Secondary School Teacher, Presentation
  Convent Secondary School and Sexton St. Limerick.  Her subjects are
  geography and English with particular interest in Curriculum
  Development programs for the less academic.  She is currently a
  member of the Governing Authority of the University of Limerick,
  Castletroy, Co. Limerick.  She has been a member of Limerick
  County Council since 1985.  Her special interests are planning and
  the environment.

  Senator Jackman addressed the Senate with brief remarks
  regarding the academic and technological future of Ireland and its
  American ties.

  Senator Kibbie presented Senator Jackman with a gift in
  appreciation of her visit.

  Senator Kibbie introduced Miss Shamrock of 2000, Courtney Thu,
  and her parents, Craig and Karen Thu, from Ruthven, Iowa.  Miss
  Thu was chosen to reign over the St. Patrick's Day celebration for
  2000.

  Senator Kibbie introduced Little Miss Lassie Heather Kline from
  Hospers, Iowa.  Miss Kline was accompanied by her mother and
  grandmother.

  Senator Kibbie welcomed the Little Irish Dancers who were
  present in the balcony and would be performing in the rotunda.

  BILLS PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS CALENDAR

  Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent that the
  following bills be placed on the Unfinished Business Calendar:

  S.F.  2114
  S.F.  2296
  S.F.  2312
  S.F.  2337
  S.F.  2361
  S.F.  2408
  S.F.  2416
  S.F.  2418
  S.F.  2420
  S.F.  2425
  S.F.  2426
  S.F.  2427
  S.F.  2428

  RECESS

  On motion of Senator Iverson, the Senate recessed at 9:38, until
  the fall of the gavel.
  APPENDIX

  COMMUNICATION RECEIVED

  The following communication was received in the office of the
  Secretary of the Senate and placed on file in the Legislative Service
  Bureau:

  March 15, 2000

  AGENCY ICN REPORT

  IOWA NATIONAL GUARD

  Report on Iowa Communications Network usage for FY 1999.

  CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION

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

  Isiserettes Drill and Drum Corps, Des Moines - For your outstanding
  achievements
  and for your 20th anniversary celebration on April 29, 2000.  Senator
  Szymoniak
  (03/16/00).

  REPORTS OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS

  EDUCATION

  Convened:  March 15, 2000, 9:56 a.m.

  Members Present:  Redfern, Chair; Rehberg, Vice Chair; Connolly, Ranking
  Member;
  Angelo, Boettger, Dvorsky, Fink, Gaskill, Harper, Redwine, Sexton, Shearer,
  Szymoniak, Tinsman, and Veenstra.

  Members Absent:  None.

  Committee Business:  Passed HFs 2280, 2291, 2378, 2433, 2435, 2436 (as
  amended),
  2437 (as amended), 2471, 2473, 2474, and 2496.

  Recessed:  11:15 a.m.

  Reconvened:  March 16, 2000,12:15 p.m.

  Adjourned:  1:00 p.m.
  HUMAN RESOURCES

  Convened:  March 15, 2000, 11:20 a.m.

  Members Present:  Boettger, Chair; Redwine, Vice Chair; Szymoniak, Ranking
  Member; Bartz, Behn, Dvorsky, Hammond, Harper, Miller, Schuerer, Shearer,
  Tinsman, and Veenstra.

  Members Absent:  None.

  Committee Business:  Passed HCR 106 and HFs 2321, 2505, and 2522.

  Adjourned:  11:45 a.m.

  JUDICIARY

  Convened:  March 15, 2000, 5:25 p.m.

  Members Present:  McKean, Chair; Lamberti, Vice Chair; Hansen, Ranking
  Member;
  Angelo, Boettger, Dvorsky, Fraise, Hammond, Horn, Maddox, McCoy, McKibben,
  Miller, Redfern, and Tinsman.

  Members Absent:  None.

  Committee Business:  Subcommittee assignments.  Passed HFs 2170, 2420, 2470,
  2519 (as amended), and 2525.

  Adjourned:  5:48 p.m.

  LOCAL GOVERNMENT

  Convened:  March 15, 2000, 6:05 p.m.

  Members Present:  Angelo, Chair; Bartz, Vice Chair; Bolkcom, Ranking Member;
  Fraise, Gaskill, Hammond, Judge, McCoy, McKean, McKibben, Miller, Rife, and
  Zieman.

  Members Absent:  None.

  Committee Business:  Subcommittee assignments.

  Adjourned:  6:25 p.m.

  COMMERCE

  Convened:  March 16, 2000, 12:07 p.m.

  Members Present:  Jensen, Chair; Maddox, Vice Chair; Deluhery, Ranking
  Member;
  Bolkcom, Flynn, Gronstal, Johnson, King, Lamberti, McCoy, Redfern, Redwine,
  and
  Schuerer.

  Members Absent:  Hansen and Lundby (both excused).
  Committee Business:  Passed HFs 2148 and 2317.

  Adjourned:  12:11 p.m.

  HUMAN RESOURCES

  Convened:  March 16, 2000, 8:11 a.m.

  Members Present:  Boettger, Chair; Redwine, Vice Chair; Szymoniak, Ranking
  Member; Bartz, Behn, Dvorsky, Miller, Schuerer, Shearer, Tinsman, and
  Veenstra.

  Members Absent:  Hammond and Harper (both excused).

  Committee Business:  Passed HF 2229.

  Recessed:  8:52 a.m.

  Reconvened:  9:45 a.m.

  Adjourned:  9:50 a.m.

  LOCAL GOVERNMENT

  Convened:  March 16, 2000, 10:45 a.m.

  Members Present:  Angelo, Chair; Bartz, Vice Chair; Bolkcom, Ranking Member;
  Fraise, Gaskill, Hammond, Judge, McCoy, McKean, McKibben, Miller, Rife, and
  Zieman.

  Members Absent:  None.

  Committee Business:  Passed HFs 2027, 2327, 2429, 2492 (as amended), 2502,
  and
  2531.

  Adjourned:  11:05 a.m.

  NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

  Convened:  March 16, 2000, 10:00 a.m.

  Members Present:  Bartz, Chair; King, Vice Chair; Fink, Ranking Member;
  Black,
  Bolkcom, Dearden, Deluhery, Freeman, Gaskill, Johnson, Kibbie, Miller,
  Rehberg, and
  Rife.

  Members Absent:  Drake (excused).

  Committee Business:  Passed HFs 2438, 2485, and 2486.

  Adjourned:  10:22 a.m.
  SMALL BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM

  Convened:  March 16, 2000, 10:07 a.m.

  Members Present:  Lundby, Chair; Behn, Vice Chair; Shearer, Ranking Member;
  Boettger, Flynn, Hansen, Judge, Rittmer, Sexton, Soukup, Veenstra, and
  Zieman.

  Members Absent:  Tinsman (excused).

  Committee Business:  Passed HFs 2422 and 2423.

  Adjourned:  10:17 a.m.

  ALSO:

  Convened:  March 16, 2000, 1:05 p.m.

  Members Present:  Lundby, Chair; Behn, Vice Chair; Shearer, Ranking Member;
  Boettger, Flynn, Judge, Rittmer, Sexton, Soukup, Tinsman, and Zieman.

  Members Absent:  Hansen and Veenstra (both excused).

  Committee Business:  Passed HF 2458.

  Adjourned:  1:07 p.m.

  STATE GOVERNMENT

  Convened:  March 16, 2000, 11:06 a.m.

  Members Present:  Rittmer, Chair; Lamberti, Vice Chair; Kibbie, Ranking
  Member;
  Connolly, Dearden, Deluhery, Drake, Fink, King, Lundby, Maddox, Schuerer,
  Sexton,
  and Szymoniak.

  Members Absent:  McLaren (excused).

  Committee Business:  Subcommittee assignments.  Passed HFs 2206, 2376, 2394,
  2442, 2461, and 2463 (as amended).

  Adjourned:  12:05 p.m.

  SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT

  House File 2394

  STATE GOVERNMENT:  Kibbie, Chair; Dearden and Sexton
  COMMITTEE REPORTS

  HUMAN RESOURCES

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2229, a bill for an act relating to informed
  consent
  provisions relating to an abortion and providing civil remedies and criminal
  penalties.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 7:  Boettger, Redwine, Bartz, Behn, Miller, Schuerer, and
  Veenstra.
  Nays, none.  Absent or not voting, 6:  Szymoniak, Dvorsky, Hammond, Harper,
  Shearer, and Tinsman.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  SMALL BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2422 (Formerly HF 2233), a bill for an act
  relating
  to funding of the local housing assistance program and providing an
  effective date.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 12:  Lundby, Behn, Shearer, Boettger, Flynn, Hansen,
  Judge,
  Rittmer, Sexton, Soukup, Veenstra, and Zieman.  Nays, none.  Absent or not
  voting, 1:
  Tinsman.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2423, a bill for an act creating a brownfield
  redevelopment program and fund and a brownfield redevelopment advisory
  council.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 12:  Lundby, Behn, Shearer, Boettger, Flynn, Hansen,
  Judge,
  Rittmer, Sexton, Soukup, Veenstra, and Zieman.  Nays, none.  Absent or not
  voting, 1:
  Tinsman.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  AMENDMENTS FILED

  S-5165	H.F.	2519	Judiciary
  S-5166	H.F.	2474	Michael W. Connolly
  S-5167	H.F.	2511	Richard F. Drake
  John P. Kibbie
  S-5168	H.F.	2492	Local Government
  S-5169		H.F.	2437 	Education
  S-5170	H.F.	2436 	Education

  AFTERNOON SESSION

  The Senate reconvened at 1:56 p.m., Senator Rittmer 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 March 16, 2000, passed the following bills in which the
  concurrence of
  the Senate is asked:

  House File 2148, a bill for an act prohibiting the use of a
  telephone listing that misrepresents the name and location of a
  business and making penalties applicable.

  Read first time and referred to committee on Commerce.

  House File 2162, a bill for an act relating to the development of a
  methodology to be used for reimbursement of psychiatric medical
  institutions for children under the medical assistance program.

  Read first time and referred to committee on Human Resources.

  House File 2394, a bill for an act to eliminate the regulation of
  frozen food locker plants by the department of agriculture and land
  stewardship.

  Read first time and referred to committee on State Government.

  House File 2439, a bill for an act relating to motor vehicle
  regulation and making penalties applicable.

  Read first time and referred to committee on Judiciary.
  APPENDIX

  REPORT OF COMMITTEE MEETING

  JUDICIARY

  Convened:  March 16, 2000, 1:36 p.m.

  Members Present:  McKean, Chair; Lamberti, Vice Chair; Hansen, Ranking
  Member;
  Angelo, Dvorsky, Fraise, Hammond, Horn, Maddox, McCoy, McKibben, Redfern,
  and
  Tinsman.

  Members Absent:  Boettger and Miller.

  Committee Business:  Passed HFs 2254, 2388, 2391, 2425, 2513 (as amended),
  2518,
  and 2521.

  Adjourned:  2:29 p.m.

  STUDY BILL RECEIVED

  SSB 3220.1	Appropriations

  Relating to and making appropriations for agriculture and natural
  resources and providing effective dates.

  SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

  House File 2148

  COMMERCE:  Jensen, Chair; Gronstal and Johnson

  House File 2229

  HUMAN RESOURCES:  Redwine, Chair; Boettger and Szymoniak

  SSB 3220.1

  APPROPRIATIONS:  Behn, Chair; Black and McLaren

  COMMITTEE REPORTS

  COMMERCE

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2148, a bill for an act prohibiting the use
  of a
  telephone listing that misrepresents the name and location of a business and
  making
  penalties applicable.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.
  Final Vote:  Ayes, 13:  Jensen, Maddox, Deluhery, Bolkcom, Flynn, Gronstal,
  Johnson,
  King, Lamberti, McCoy, Redfern, Redwine, and Schuerer.  Nays, none.  Absent
  or not
  voting, 2:  Hansen and Lundby.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2317, a bill for an act relating to the
  regulation of
  the sale of viatical settlements.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 12:  Jensen, Maddox, Deluhery, Bolkcom, Flynn, Gronstal,
  Johnson,
  Lamberti, McCoy, Redfern, Redwine, and Schuerer.  Nays, none.  Absent or not
  voting, 3:
  Hansen, King, and Lundby.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  EDUCATION

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2378, a bill for an act relating to
  requirements of
  and authorizations for schools and area education agencies, and providing an
  effective
  date.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 11:  Redfern, Connolly, Angelo, Boettger, Dvorsky,
  Gaskill, Harper,
  Redwine, Shearer, Szymoniak, and Tinsman.  Nays, 4:  Rehberg, Fink, Sexton,
  and
  Veenstra.  Absent or not voting, none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action: HOUSE FILE 2433 (Formerly HF 2180), a bill for an act
  relating to
  community college governance.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 14:  Redfern, Rehberg, Connolly, Angelo, Boettger, Fink,
  Gaskill,
  Harper, Redwine, Sexton, Shearer, Szymoniak, Tinsman, and Veenstra.  Nays,
  1:
  Dvorsky.  Absent or not voting, none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2436, a bill for an act delaying the repeal
  of the
  school finance formula.

  Recommendation:  AMEND AND DO PASS, AS PROVIDED IN AMENDMENT S-5170.
  Final Vote:  Ayes, 15:  Redfern, Rehberg, Connolly, Angelo, Boettger,
  Dvorsky, Fink,
  Gaskill, Harper, Redwine, Sexton, Shearer, Szymoniak, Tinsman, and Veenstra.
  Nays,
  none.  Absent or not voting, none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2437 (Formerly HF 2156), a bill for an act
  relating
  to disclosure by a postsecondary education institution of information to the
  parent or
  guardian of a student.

  Recommendation:  AMEND AND DO PASS, AS PROVIDED IN AMENDMENT S-5169.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 14:  Redfern, Rehberg, Connolly, Angelo, Boettger,
  Dvorsky, Fink,
  Gaskill, Redwine, Sexton, Shearer, Szymoniak, Tinsman, and Veenstra.  Nays,
  1:
  Harper.  Absent or not voting, none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2496, a bill for an act providing
  supplementary
  weighting for determining enrollment in school districts involved in
  district-to-district
  or district-to-community-college sharing programs, and at-risk programs, and
  providing an effective date.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 15:  Redfern, Rehberg, Connolly, Angelo, Boettger,
  Dvorsky, Fink,
  Gaskill, Harper, Redwine, Sexton, Shearer, Szymoniak, Tinsman, and Veenstra.
  Nays,
  none.  Absent or not voting, none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  JUDICIARY

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2170, a bill for an act regarding application
  of the
  margin of error for chemical test evidence used in operating while
  intoxicated
  prosecutions.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 14:  McKean, Lamberti, Hansen, Angelo, Dvorsky, Fraise,
  Hammond, Horn, Maddox, McCoy, McKibben, Miller, Redfern, and Tinsman.  Nays,
  none.  Absent or not voting, 1:  Boettger.

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

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2254, a bill for an act relating to actions
  on certain
  older claims to real estate.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 11:  McKean, Lamberti, Hansen, Angelo, Fraise, Hammond,
  Horn,
  Maddox, McKibben, Redfern, and Tinsman.  Nays, none.  Absent or not voting,
  4:
  Boettger, Dvorsky, McCoy, and Miller.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2388, a bill for an act relating to the
  concurrent
  jurisdiction of the juvenile court and the district court relating to
  modification of child
  custody and support orders.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 13:  McKean, Lamberti, Hansen, Angelo, Dvorsky, Fraise,
  Hammond, Horn, Maddox, McCoy, McKibben, Redfern, and Tinsman.  Nays, none.
  Absent or not voting, 2:  Boettger and Miller.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2391, a bill for an act establishing a
  criminal offense
  relating to theft detection shielding devices and theft detection devices
  and providing a
  penalty.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 13:  McKean, Lamberti, Hansen, Angelo, Dvorsky, Fraise,
  Hammond, Horn, Maddox, McCoy, McKibben, Redfern, and Tinsman.  Nays, none.
  Absent or not voting, 2:  Boettger and Miller.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2420, a bill for an act relating to the
  statute of
  limitations for filing a sexual abuse or sexual exploitation criminal
  indictment or
  information.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 14:  McKean, Lamberti, Hansen, Angelo, Boettger, Dvorsky,
  Fraise,
  Hammond, Horn, McCoy, McKibben, Miller, Redfern, and Tinsman.  Nays, 1:
  Maddox.
  Absent or not voting, none.
  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2425, a bill for an act relating to knowledge
  of
  limitations on authority of managers of limited liability companies by
  persons dealing
  with such companies.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote: Ayes, 13:  McKean, Lamberti, Hansen, Angelo, Dvorsky, Fraise,
  Hammond, Horn, Maddox, McCoy, McKibben, Redfern, and Tinsman.  Nays, none.
  Absent or not voting, 2:  Boettger and Miller.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2470, a bill for an act relating to the
  office of the
  state public defender including indigent defense costs and the appropriation
  of indigent
  defense funds.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 14:  McKean, Lamberti, Hansen, Angelo, Dvorsky, Fraise,
  Hammond, Horn, Maddox, McCoy, McKibben, Miller, Redfern, and Tinsman.  Nays,
  none.  Absent or not voting, 1:  Boettger.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2518, a bill for an act relating to probate
  law,
  including assessment of court costs, certain notification provisions,
  certain
  distributions to minors, the effect of dissolution of marriage on will
  provisions, and
  powers of attorney.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 12:  McKean, Lamberti, Angelo, Dvorsky, Fraise, Hammond,
  Horn,
  Maddox, McCoy, McKibben, Redfern, and Tinsman.  Nays, 1:  Hansen.  Absent or
  not
  voting, 2:  Boettger and Miller.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2519, a bill for an act relating to the
  repeal of the
  sixth judicial district pilot project concerning probation revocation
  hearings, and
  providing an effective date.

  Recommendation:  AMEND AND DO PASS, AS PROVIDED IN AMENDMENT S-5165.
  Final Vote:  Ayes, 15:  McKean, Lamberti, Hansen, Angelo, Boettger, Dvorsky,
  Fraise,
  Hammond, Horn, Maddox, McCoy, McKibben, Miller, Redfern, and Tinsman.  Nays,
  none.  Absent or not voting, none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2521, a bill for an act relating to mandatory
  mediation of certain farm disputes prior to initiation of related
  litigation.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 13:  McKean, Lamberti, Hansen, Angelo, Dvorsky, Fraise,
  Hammond, Horn, Maddox, McCoy, McKibben, Redfern, and Tinsman.  Nays, none.
  Absent or not voting, 2:  Boettger and Miller.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2525 (Formerly HF 2031), a bill for an act
  relating
  to limitations on recoverable noneconomic damages in legal actions arising
  out of motor
  vehicle accidents.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 15:  McKean, Lamberti, Hansen, Angelo, Boettger, Dvorsky,
  Fraise,
  Hammond, Horn, Maddox, McCoy, McKibben, Miller, Redfern, and Tinsman.  Nays,
  none.  Absent or not voting, none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  LOCAL GOVERNMENT

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2027, a bill for an act relating to the
  construction or
  acquisition of infrastructure by rural water districts by providing for
  financing and
  exempting certain debt instruments from taxation.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 10:  Angelo, Bartz, Fraise, Gaskill, Hammond, Judge,
  McKibben,
  Miller, Rife, and Zieman.  Nays, none.  Absent or not voting, 3:  Bolkcom,
  McCoy, and
  McKean.

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

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2327, a bill for an act relating to county
  levy and
  expenditure authority involving the risk pool and county mental health,
  mental
  retardation, and developmental disabilities services fund by authorizing
  appropriations from the fund for capital assets used exclusively for
  purposes of the
  services fund, authorizing associated county general fund levies and
  expenditures, and
  including transition, effective, and applicability dates, and other related
  provisions.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 12:  Angelo, Bartz, Bolkcom, Fraise, Gaskill, Hammond,
  Judge,
  McKean, McKibben, Miller, Rife, and Zieman.  Nays, none.  Absent or not
  voting, 1:
  McCoy.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2429, a bill for an act relating to the
  publication and
  recordkeeping duties of county officers by providing for the maintenance of
  permanent
  records by electronic means and the determination of publication rates.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 13:  Angelo, Bartz, Bolkcom, Fraise, Gaskill, Hammond,
  Judge,
  McCoy, McKean, McKibben, Miller, Rife, and Zieman.  Nays, none.  Absent or
  not
  voting, none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2492 (Formerly HF 2133), a bill for an act
  relating
  to certain state and municipal agencies by making changes relating to the
  provision of
  and training for fire protection service and emergency medical service and
  by
  amending the powers and duties of townships and township officers.

  Recommendation:  AMEND AND DO PASS, AS PROVIDED IN AMENDMENT S-5168.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 13:  Angelo, Bartz, Bolkcom, Fraise, Gaskill, Hammond,
  Judge,
  McCoy, McKean, McKibben, Miller, Rife, and Zieman.  Nays, none.  Absent or
  not
  voting, none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2502 (Formerly HF 2242), a bill for an act
  relating
  to fee-supported services provided by a county including the payment of
  county law
  enforcement salaries and expenses.
  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 10:  Angelo, Bartz, Bolkcom, Fraise, Gaskill, Judge,
  McKibben,
  Miller, Rife, and Zieman.  Nays, 2:  Hammond and McCoy.  Absent or not
  voting, 1:
  McKean.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2531, a bill for an act relating to services
  provided
  by county officers including funding for emergency medical services and the
  disposition
  of lost property.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 12:  Angelo, Bartz, Bolkcom, Fraise, Gaskill, Hammond,
  Judge,
  McKean, McKibben, Miller, Rife, and Zieman.  Nays, none.  Absent or not
  voting, 1:
  McCoy.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2438, a bill for an act extending a partial
  suspension of permitting requirements of facilities that deal with hazardous
  waste.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 14:  Bartz, King, Fink, Black, Bolkcom, Dearden,
  Deluhery,
  Freeman, Gaskill, Johnson, Kibbie, Miller, Rehberg, and Rife.  Nays, none.
  Absent or
  not voting, 1:  Drake.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2485, a bill for an act relating to the
  allocation of
  funds within the soil and water enhancement account of the resource
  enhancement
  and protection fund.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 14:  Bartz, King, Fink, Black, Bolkcom, Dearden,
  Deluhery,
  Freeman, Gaskill, Johnson, Kibbie, Miller, Rehberg, and Rife.  Nays, none.
  Absent or
  not voting, 1:  Drake.

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

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2486, a bill for an act relating to the
  taking of fish
  and game by establishing residency requirements and methods of taking fish
  and
  subjecting violators to an existing penalty.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 14:  Bartz, King, Fink, Black, Bolkcom, Dearden,
  Deluhery,
  Freeman, Gaskill, Johnson, Kibbie, Miller, Rehberg, and Rife.  Nays, none.
  Absent or
  not voting, 1:  Drake.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  SMALL BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2458 (Formerly HF 2289), a bill for an act
  relating
  to aviation transportation and providing an effective date.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 11:  Lundby, Behn, Shearer, Boettger, Flynn, Judge,
  Rittmer,
  Sexton, Soukup, Tinsman, and Zieman.  Nays, none.  Absent or not voting, 2:
  Hansen
  and Veenstra.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  STATE GOVERNMENT

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2206, a bill for an act providing for the
  waiver or
  variance of administrative rules by state agencies.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 13:  Rittmer, Lamberti, Kibbie, Connolly, Dearden,
  Deluhery,
  Drake, Fink, King, Maddox, Schuerer, Sexton, and Szymoniak.  Nays, none.
  Absent or
  not voting, 2:  Lundby and McLaren.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2376, a bill for an act relating to veterans
  preference in public employment.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 12:  Rittmer, Lamberti, Kibbie, Connolly, Dearden,
  Deluhery,
  Drake, Fink, King, Maddox, Sexton, and Szymoniak.  Nays, none.  Absent or
  not
  voting, 3:  Lundby, Schuerer, and McLaren.

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

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2394, a bill for an act to eliminate the
  regulation of
  frozen food locker plants by the department of agriculture and land
  stewardship.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 13:  Rittmer, Lamberti, Kibbie, Connolly, Dearden,
  Deluhery,
  Drake, Fink, King, Maddox, Schuerer, Sexton, and Szymoniak.  Nays, none.
  Absent or
  not voting, 2:  Lundby and McLaren.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2442, a bill for an act relating to
  international
  relations including the creation  of an international relations advisory
  council and the
  designation of legislative and executive branch protocol officers.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 14:  Rittmer, Lamberti, Kibbie, Connolly, Dearden,
  Deluhery,
  Drake, Fink, King, Lundby, Maddox, Schuerer, Sexton, and Szymoniak.  Nays,
  none.
  Absent or not voting, 1:  McLaren.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE FILE 2461, a bill for an act relating to
  redistricting by
  providing for senatorial elections subsequent to redistricting, the
  relationship of
  legislative and congressional district boundaries, and multi-director school
  district
  terms.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 14:  Rittmer, Lamberti, Kibbie, Connolly, Dearden,
  Deluhery,
  Drake, Fink, King, Lundby, Maddox, Schuerer, Sexton, and Szymoniak.  Nays,
  none.
  Absent or not voting, 1:  McLaren.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  AMENDMENTS FILED

  S-5171	H.F.	2496	William Fink
  Michael W. Connolly
  S-5172	H.F.	2502	Matt McCoy
  ADJOURNMENT

  On motion of Senator Iverson, the Senate adjourned at 1:58 p.m.,
  until 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 20, 2000.
  706	JOURNAL OF THE SENATE	40th Day
  40th Day	THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2000	707

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