Senate Journal: Wednesday, April 12, 2000

  NINETY-FOURTH CALENDAR DAY
  FIFTY-FIFTH SESSION DAY

  Senate Chamber
  Des Moines, Iowa, Wednesday, April 12, 2000

  The Senate met in regular session at 9:07 a.m., Senator Redfern
  presiding.

  Prayer was offered by the Reverend John Louck, pastor of the
  Hudson United Methodist Church of Hudson, Iowa, guest of Senator
  Redfern.

  The Journal of Tuesday, April 11, 2000, was approved.

  UNFINISHED BUSINESS

  House File 2433

  On motion of Senator Sexton, House File 2433, a bill for an act
  relating to community college governance, with report of committee
  recommending passage, placed on the Unfinished Business Calendar
  on March 23, 2000, was taken up for consideration.

  Senator McKean took the chair at 9:24 a.m.

  Senator Sexton offered amendment S-5384, filed by Senators
  Sexton, et, al., on April 11, 2000, to pages 1-3 of the bill, and moved
  its adoption.

  Amendment S-5384 was adopted by a voice vote.

  With the adoption of amendment S-5384, the Chair ruled
  amendment S-5373, filed by Senators Sexton, Connolly, and Horn on
  April 6, 2000, to pages 1-3 of the bill, out of order.
  Senator Sexton 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. 2433), the vote was:

  Ayes, 29:

  Angelo	Bartz	Behn	Boettger
  Drake	Gaskill	Hedge	Horn
  Iverson	Jensen	Johnson	King
  Kramer	Lamberti	Maddox	McKean
  McKibben	McLaren	Miller	Redfern
  Redwine	Rehberg	Rife	Rittmer
  Schuerer	Sexton	Tinsman	Veenstra
  Zieman	

  Nays, 21:

  Black	Bolkcom	Connolly	Dearden
  Deluhery	Dvorsky	Fink	Flynn
  Fraise	Freeman	Gronstal	Hammond
  Hansen	Harper	Judge	Kibbie
  Lundby	McCoy	Shearer	Soukup
  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.

  IMMEDIATELY MESSAGED

  Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent that
  House File 2433 be immediately messaged to the House.

  RECESS

  On motion of Senator Hedge, the Senate recessed at 9:47 a.m.,
  until 2:00 p.m.
  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:

  April 11, 2000

  IOWA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION

  Iowa Communications Network Fiscal Year 1999 Annual Report.

  CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION

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

  Ethel Hare, Rowley - For celebrating your 98th birthday on April 15, 2000.
  Senator Rehberg (04/12/00).

  Okoboji High School Jazz Band, Milford - For winning first place in the 2A
  Division
  of the All State Jazz Band Championships.  Senator Kibbie (04/12/00).

  Arthur Troge, Osage - For celebrating your 100th birthday on April 12, 2000.
  Senator Soukup (04/12/00).

  PRESENTATION OF VISITORS

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

  Members of the Okoboji High School Jazz Band, who won first
  place in the state jazz band contest on April 11, 2000, accompanied by
  their instructor.  Senator Kibbie.

  REPORTS OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS

  COMMERCE

  Convened:  April 10, 2000, 9:49 a.m.

  Members Present:  Jensen, Chair; Maddox, Vice Chair; Deluhery, Ranking
  Member;
  Bolkcom, Gronstal, Johnson, Lundby, Redfern, Redwine, and Schuerer.
  Members Absent:  Flynn, Hansen, King, Lamberti, and McCoy (all excused).

  Committee Business:  Presentation on SF 2361 by Lisa Stump, Utilities Board.

  Adjourned:  11:20 a.m.

  ALSO:

  Convened:  April 11, 2000, 4:02 p.m.

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

  Members Absent:  None.

  Committee Business:  Continued discussion of SF 2361.

  Adjourned:  5:00 p.m.

  WAYS AND MEANS

  Convened:  April 12, 2000, 11:10 a.m.

  Members Present:  Johnson, Chair; McKibben, Vice Chair; Harper, Ranking
  Member; Bartz, Bolkcom, Connolly, Deluhery, Drake, Flynn, Hedge, Lamberti,
  Maddox, Redwine, and Soukup.

  Members Absent:  McLaren (excused).

  Committee Business:  Passed SF 2230 and HF 2557 (as amended).

  Adjourned:  11:50 a.m.

  INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

  Senate File 2450, by committee on Appropriations, a bill for an
  act relating to the compensation and benefits for public officials and
  employees, providing for related matters, and making appropriations.

  Read first time under Rule 28 and placed on Appropriations
  calendar.

  Senate File 2451, by committee on Ways and Means, a bill for an
  act providing that bonds issued for school infrastructure purposes
  shall be exempt from state income tax.
  Read first time under Rule 28 and placed on Ways and Means
  calendar.

  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
  12th day
  of April, 2000:

  Senate Files 324, 2158, 2248, 2254, 2307, and 2416.

  MICHAEL E. MARSHALL
  Secretary of the Senate

  COMMITTEE REPORTS

  APPROPRIATIONS

  Final Bill Action:  *SENATE FILE 2450 (SSB 3229), a bill for an act relating
  to the
  compensation and benefits for public officials and employees, providing for
  related
  matters, and making appropriations.

  Recommendation:  APPROVED COMMITTEE BILL.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 22:  McLaren, Kramer, Flynn, Behn, Connolly, Deluhery,
  Freeman,
  Hammond, Hedge, Horn, Jensen, Johnson, King, Lamberti, Maddox, McCoy,
  Redwine,
  Rehberg, Rife, Schuerer, Soukup, and Tinsman.  Nays, 2:  Bolkcom and
  Dvorsky.
  Absent or not voting, 1:  Black.

  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 Appropriations Committee on Senate File 2450,
  and
  they were attached to the committee report.


  RULES AND ADMINISTRATION

  Final Bill Action:  SENATE RESOLUTION 113, a resolution congratulating the
  Iowa
  State Cyclones Women's Gymnastics Team.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 11:  Iverson, Kramer, Gronstal, Dvorsky, Fink, Harper,
  Jensen,
  Lundby, Redfern, Rehberg, and Rittmer.  Nays, none.  Absent or not voting,
  none.
  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  SENATE RESOLUTION 114, a resolution honoring the Harper
  Brush Works for its 100 years of continuing business.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 11:  Iverson, Kramer, Gronstal, Dvorsky, Fink, Harper,
  Jensen,
  Lundby, Redfern, Rehberg, and Rittmer.  Nays, none.  Absent or not voting,
  none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  SENATE RESOLUTION 115, a resolution congratulating the
  Iowa
  State Cyclones Women's Basketball Team.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 11:  Iverson, Kramer, Gronstal, Dvorsky, Fink, Harper,
  Jensen,
  Lundby, Redfern, Rehberg, and Rittmer.  Nays, none.  Absent or not voting,
  none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  SENATE RESOLUTION 116, a resolution congratulating the
  Iowa
  State Cyclones Men's Basketball Team.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 11:  Iverson, Kramer, Gronstal, Dvorsky, Fink, Harper,
  Jensen,
  Lundby, Redfern, Rehberg, and Rittmer.  Nays, none.  Absent or not voting,
  none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  SENATE RESOLUTION 117, a resolution congratulating the
  Drake Women's Basketball Team.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 11:  Iverson, Kramer, Gronstal, Dvorsky, Fink, Harper,
  Jensen,
  Lundby, Redfern, Rehberg, and Rittmer.  Nays, none.  Absent or not voting,
  none.

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

  Final Bill Action:  SENATE RESOLUTION 118, a resolution congratulating
  members of the All-Iowa Community College Academic Team.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 11:  Iverson, Kramer, Gronstal, Dvorsky, Fink, Harper,
  Jensen,
  Lundby, Redfern, Rehberg, and Rittmer.  Nays, none.  Absent or not voting,
  none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 114, a concurrent
  resolution requesting the office of the attorney general to establish an
  operating while
  intoxicated (OWI) task force to review the clarity, complexity, and
  functionality of
  current operating while intoxicated Code provisions and to make
  recommendations to
  the general assembly.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 11:  Iverson, Kramer, Gronstal, Dvorsky, Fink, Harper,
  Jensen,
  Lundby, Redfern, Rehberg, and Rittmer.  Nays, none.  Absent or not voting,
  none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 116, a concurrent
  resolution urging the Governor to appoint a commission to develop design
  proposals for
  Iowa's participation in the United States Mint's 50 state quarters program
  and to
  direct the commission to develop designs incorporating the Old Capitol as a
  symbol for
  the state.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 11:  Iverson, Kramer, Gronstal, Dvorsky, Fink, Harper,
  Jensen,
  Lundby, Redfern, Rehberg, and Rittmer.  Nays, none.  Absent or not voting,
  none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 117, a concurrent
  resolution relating to racist activities intended to harass students and
  faculty at the
  University of Iowa.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 11:  Iverson, Kramer, Gronstal, Dvorsky, Fink, Harper,
  Jensen,
  Lundby, Redfern, Rehberg, and Rittmer.  Nays, none.  Absent or not voting,
  none.
  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 103, a concurrent
  resolution relating to the fair treatment of women in the drafting of wills
  and trusts by
  estate planners, trust officers, investment advisers, and other financial
  planners and
  advisers.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 11:  Iverson, Kramer, Gronstal, Dvorsky, Fink, Harper,
  Jensen,
  Lundby, Redfern, Rehberg, and Rittmer.  Nays, none.  Absent or not voting,
  none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  ALSO:

  Final Bill Action:  HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 118, a concurrent
  resolution requesting the office of the attorney general to establish an
  operating while
  intoxicated (OWI) task force to review the clarity, complexity, and
  functionality of
  current operating while intoxicated Code provisions and to make
  recommendations to
  the general assembly.

  Recommendation:  DO PASS.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 11:  Iverson, Kramer, Gronstal, Dvorsky, Fink, Harper,
  Jensen,
  Lundby, Redfern, Rehberg, and Rittmer.  Nays, none.  Absent or not voting,
  none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  WAYS AND MEANS

  Final Bill Action:  SENATE FILE 2451 (Formerly SF 2230), a bill for an act
  providing that bonds issued for school infrastructure purposes shall be
  exempt from
  state income tax.

  Recommendation:  APPROVED COMMITTEE BILL.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 14:  Johnson, McKibben, Harper, Bartz, Bolkcom, Connolly,
  Deluhery, Drake, Flynn, Hedge, Lamberti, Maddox, Redwine, and Soukup.  Nays,
  none.  Absent or not voting, 1:  McLaren.

  Fiscal Note:  REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  AMENDMENTS FILED

  S-5385	S.F.	2448	Merlin E. Bartz
  S-5386	S.F.	2448	Merlin E. Bartz
  S-5387	S.F.	2435	House
  S-5388	S.F.	2448	Jeff Angelo
  H. Kay Hedge
  Matt McCoy
  S-5389	S.F.	2448	Betty A. Soukup
  John Judge
  John P. Kibbie
  S-5390	H.F.	723	House
  S-5391	S.F.	2450	Mary E. Kramer
  S-5392	S.F.	2448	Richard F. Drake
  Matt McCoy
  Merlin E. Bartz
  JoAnn Johnson
  Derryl McLaren
  Patricia Harper
  Stewart E. Iverson, Jr.
  Michael E. Gronstal
  S-5393	S.F.	2448	Jeff Angelo
  S-5394	S.F.	2448	Larry McKibben
  AFTERNOON SESSION

  The Senate reconvened at 5:58 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 11, 2000, concurred in the Senate amendment and passed
  the
  following bill in which the concurrence of the House was asked:

  House File 2502, a bill for an act relating to fee-supported
  services provided by a county including the payment of county law
  enforcement salaries and expenses.

  ALSO:  That the House has on April 11, 2000, amended and passed the
  following
  bill in which the concurrence of the Senate is asked:

  Senate File 2435, a bill for an act relating to appropriations for
  the department of human services and including other provisions and
  appropriations involving human services and health care, providing
  effective dates, and providing for retroactive applicability.(S-5387)

  ALSO:  That the House has on April 11, 2000, amended the Senate amendment,
  concurred in the Senate amendment as amended, and passed the following bill
  in
  which the concurrence of the Senate is asked:

  House File 723, a bill for an act prohibiting the mistreatment of
  persons and animals and providing for penalties.(S-5390)

  ALSO:  That the House has on April 12, 2000, concurred in the Senate
  amendment
  to the House amendment, and passed the following bills in which the
  concurrence of
  the House was asked:

  Senate File 2302, a bill for an act relating to programs and public
  health issues under the purview of the Iowa department of public
  health and the appropriation of certain fees to the department.

  Senate File 2329, a bill for an act increasing the fine for certain
  motor vehicle violations relating to railroad crossings.
  ALSO:  That the House has on April 12, 2000, concurred in the Senate
  amendment
  and passed the following bill in which the concurrence of the House was
  asked:

  House File 2477, a bill for an act relating to public improvements
  and transportation, including procedures for condemnation and
  highway projects, aircraft registration, and passenger rail service,
  and providing an effective date.

  ALSO:  That the House has on April 12, 2000, passed the following bill in
  which the
  concurrence of the Senate is asked:

  House File 2561, a bill for an act providing for interest on
  delinquent assessments payable to the Iowa egg council.

  Read first time and referred to committee on Ways and Means.

  ALSO:  That the House has on April 12, 2000, adopted the following
  resolution in
  which the concurrence of the House was asked:

  Senate Concurrent Resolution 113, a concurrent resolution
  establishing a special commission to study and make
  recommendations concerning the impact of current and future state
  replacement funds paid to local governments to mitigate the effects of
  the elimination of the property tax on industrial machinery,
  equipment, and computers.

  ALSO:  That the House has on April 12, 2000, adopted the following
  resolution in
  which the concurrence of the Senate is asked:

  House Concurrent Resolution 119, a concurrent resolution
  requesting the state department of transportation to review federal
  outdoor advertising bonus program restrictions on signing and
  advertising adjacent to the interstate highway system and to make
  recommendations to the general assembly.

  Read first time and attached to companion Senate Concurrent
  Resolution 115.

  APPOINTMENT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

  The Chair announced the following conference committee on
  House File 711 on the part of the Senate:  Senators McKibben,
  Chairperson; Boettger, Angelo, Black, and Fraise.
  The Senate stood at ease at 6:00 p.m. until the fall of the gavel for
  the purpose of party caucuses.

  The Senate resumed session at 6:23 p.m., President Kramer
  presiding.

  CONSIDERATION OF BILL
  (Ways and Means Calendar)

  Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent to take up
  for consideration Senate File 2448.

  Senate File 2448

  On motion of Senator Bartz, Senate File 2448, a bill for an act
  establishing a health enhancement and value-added energy
  initiative, providing for revenues, the expenditure of moneys, and
  providing for penalties, was taken up for consideration.

  The Senate stood at ease at 6:28 p.m. until the fall of the gavel for
  the purpose of a Republican caucus.

  The Senate resumed session at 6:52 p.m., President Kramer
  presiding.

  Senator Harper offered amendment S-5395, filed by Senators
  Harper, et al., from the floor striking everything after the enacting
  clause and to the title page of the bill, moved its adoption, and
  requested a record roll call.

  On the question "Shall amendment S-5395 be adopted?"
  (S.F. 2448) the vote was:

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

  Ayes, 14:

  Black	Connolly	Dearden	Dvorsky
  Fink	Flynn	Fraise	Hammond
  Harper	Judge	Kibbie	Rife
  Shearer	Soukup	
  Nays, 35:

  Angelo	Bartz	Behn	Boettger
  Bolkcom	Deluhery	Drake	Freeman
  Gaskill	Gronstal	Hansen	Hedge
  Horn	Iverson	Jensen	Johnson
  King	Kramer	Lamberti	Lundby
  Maddox	McCoy	McKean	McKibben
  McLaren	Redfern	Redwine	Rehberg
  Rittmer	Schuerer	Sexton	Szymoniak
  Tinsman	Veenstra	Zieman	

  Absent or not voting, 1:

  Miller			

  Amendment S-5395 lost.

  Senator Drake offered amendment S-5392, filed by Senators
  Drake, et al., from the floor to pages 1 and 9 of the bill.

  Senator Drake asked and received unanimous consent that action
  on amendment S-5392 be deferred.

  Senator Bartz offered amendment S-5386, filed by him from the
  floor to pages 3, 9, and 12 of the bill, and moved its adoption.

  Amendment S-5386 was adopted by a voice vote.

  Senator Angelo offered amendment S-5388, filed by Senators
  Angelo, Hedge, and McCoy from the floor to pages 6-8 of the bill.

  Senator Angelo offered amendment S-5393, filed by him from the
  floor to page 1 of amendment S-5388, and moved its adoption.

  Amendment S-5393 was adopted by a voice vote.

  Senator McKibben asked and received unanimous consent to
  withdraw amendment S-5394, filed by him from the floor to page 2 of
  the bill.

  Senator Angelo moved the adoption of amendment S-5388, as
  amended.
  A record roll call was requested.

  On the question "Shall amendment S-5388 be adopted?"
  (S.F. 2448) the vote was:

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

  Ayes, 26:

  Angelo	Bartz	Bolkcom	Connolly
  Dearden	Deluhery	Dvorsky	Fink
  Gronstal	Hedge	Horn	Johnson
  Kramer	Lamberti	Lundby	Maddox
  McCoy	McKean	McKibben	Redfern
  Redwine	Rittmer	Schuerer	Szymoniak
  Tinsman	Veenstra	

  Nays, 22:

  Behn	Black	Boettger	Drake
  Flynn	Fraise	Freeman	Gaskill
  Hammond	Hansen	Harper	Iverson
  Jensen	Judge	Kibbie	King
  McLaren	Rehberg	Sexton	Shearer
  Soukup	Zieman	

  Absent or not voting, 2:

  Miller	Rife			

  Amendment S-5388 was adopted.

  With the adoption of amendment S-5388, the Chair ruled the
  following amendments out of order:

  Amendment S-5385, filed by Senator Bartz from the floor to
  page 7 of the bill; and
  Amendment S-5397, filed by Senator Bartz from the floor to
  page 1 of amendment S-5385.

  Senator Connolly asked and received unanimous consent to
  withdraw amendment S-5374, filed by him on April 10, 2000, to
  page 8 of the bill.
  Senator Soukup offered amendment S-5389, filed by Senators
  Soukup, Judge, and Kibbie from the floor to page 8 of the bill, and
  moved its adoption.

  Amendment S-5389 lost by a voice vote.

  The Senate resumed consideration of amendment S-5392,
  previously deferred.

  Senator Drake asked and received unanimous consent that action
  on amendment S-5392 and Senate File 2448 be deferred.

  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 12, 2000, passed the following bill in which the
  concurrence of
  the House was asked:

  Senate File 2443, a bill for an act relating to compacts or
  agreements entered into by the Iowa lottery board and commissioner
  of the lottery.

  ALSO:  That the House has on April 12, 2000, passed the following bill in
  which the
  concurrence of the Senate is asked:

  House File 2562, a bill for an act relating to the treatment for
  sales and use tax purposes of sales where the substance of the
  transactions is delivered by electromagnetic waves, digitally, or by
  way of cable or fiber optics, the exemption from the sales and use
  taxes of the furnishing, sale, or rental of information services,
  providing of refunds, and including an effective and retroactive
  applicability date provision.

  Read first time and attached to companion Senate File 2446.
  APPENDIX

  COMPANION RESOLUTION RECEIVED

  On April 12, 2000, House Concurrent Resolution 119 was
  received and attached to companion Senate Concurrent
  Resolution 115 on the Senate calendar.

  COMPANION BILL RECEIVED

  On April 12, 2000, House File 2562 was received and attached to
  companion Senate File 2446 on the Senate calendar.

  BILLS SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR

  A communication was received announcing that on April 12, 2000,
  the Governor approved and transmitted to the Secretary of State the
  following bills:

  S.F. 2194 - Relating to the vacation of roads and road rights-of-way.

  S.F. 2238 - Relating to the use of school improvement technology program and
  school improvement technology block grant program moneys by school districts
  and
  area education agencies to employ or contract with information technology
  specialists.

  S.F. 2300 - Relating to interference with lawful hunting, fishing, or fur
  harvesting
  and providing a penalty.

  S.F. 2411 - Relating to public retirement systems and providing
  implementation,
  applicability, and effective dates.

  INTRODUCTION OF BILL

  Senate File 2452, by committee on Appropriations, a bill for an
  act relating to public expenditure and regulatory matters, making
  appropriations, and providing an effective date.

  Read first time under Rule 28 and placed on Appropriations
  calendar.
  COMMITTEE REPORTS

  APPROPRIATIONS

  Final Bill Action:  *SENATE FILE 2452 (SSB 3231), a bill for an act relating
  to
  public expenditure and regulatory matters, making appropriations, and
  providing an
  effective date.

  Recommendation:  APPROVED COMMITTEE BILL.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 15:  McLaren, Kramer, Behn, Freeman, Hedge, Jensen,
  Johnson,
  King, Lamberti, Maddox, Redwine, Rehberg, Rife, Schuerer, and Tinsman.
  Nays, 10:
  Flynn, Black, Bolkcom, Connolly, Deluhery, Dvorsky, Hammond, Horn, McCoy,
  and
  Soukup.  Absent or not voting, none.

  Fiscal Note:  NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.

  *Pursuant to Senate Rule 40, the Legislative Service Bureau reported
  nonsubstantive
  changes to the members of the Appropriations Committee on Senate File 2452,
  and
  they were attached to the committee report.

  WAYS AND MEANS

  Final Bill Action:  *HOUSE FILE 2557, a bill for an act relating to the
  state's
  disposition of unclaimed property law by setting a limit on the retention of
  abandoned
  property records, excluding certain property from being considered abandoned
  property, and setting requirements and conditions for hiring independent
  auditors.

  Recommendation:  AMEND AND DO PASS, AS PROVIDED IN AMENDMENT S-5396.

  Final Vote:  Ayes, 14:  Johnson, McKibben, Harper, Bartz, Bolkcom, Connolly,
  Deluhery, Drake, Flynn, Hedge, Lamberti, Maddox, Redwine, and Soukup.  Nays,
  none.  Absent or not voting, 1:  McLaren.

  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 Ways and Means Committee on Senate File 2557,
  and
  they were attached to the committee report.

  MOTION TO RECONSIDER

  MADAM PRESIDENT:  I move to reconsider the vote by which amendment S-5388
  to Senate File 2448 failed to be adopted by the Senate on April 12, 2000.

  MERLIN E. BARTZ

  INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION

  Senate Concurrent Resolution 118, by Angelo, Drake, Kibbie,
  Fraise, McKibben, Judge, Veenstra, Iverson, Bartz, Boettger, Zieman,
  Shearer, Jensen, Schuerer, Gaskill, Redwine, Rehberg, and Behn, a
  concurrent resolution to urge and petition the United States
  Department of Agriculture to make lands which are under the
  conservation reserve program eligible for grazing by livestock.

  Read first time and passed on file.

  AMENDMENTS FILED

  S-5395	S.F.	2448	Patricia Harper
  Betty A. Soukup
  John P. Kibbie
  Mark Shearer
  John Judge
  S-5396	H.F.	2557	Ways and Means
  S-5397	S.F.	2448	Merlin E. Bartz

  ADJOURNMENT

  On motion of Senator Iverson, the Senate adjourned at 8:15 p.m.,
  until 9:00 a.m., Thursday, April 13, 2000.

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  55th Day	WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2000	1117

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