House Journal: Tuesday, February 11, 2003
JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE
Thirtieth Calendar Day - Twenty-first Session Day
Hall of the House of Representatives
Des Moines, Iowa, Tuesday, February 11, 2003
The House met pursuant to adjournment at 8:49 a.m., Speaker
Rants in the chair.
Prayer was offered by Reverend John De Boef, pastor of the Hilltop
Chapel, What Cheer. He was the guest of Representative Betty
De Boef of Keokuk County.
The Journal of Monday, February 10, 2003 was approved.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Leave of absence was granted as follows:
Petersen of Polk, until her arrival, on request of Myers of Johnson.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
House File 162, by Elgin, a bill for an act providing for the
regulation and licensing of home inspectors.
Read first time and referred to committee on commerce,
regulation and labor.
House File 163, by Wise, a bill for an act relating to teacher
salary requirements and professional development programs and
making an appropriation.
Read first time and referred to committee on education.
House File 164, by Frevert, a bill for an act relating to utilization
of the district management levy to pay the cost of employee health
insurance benefits.
Read first time and referred to committee on education.
House File 165, by Eichhorn, a bill for an act relating to
possessing a product or receiving a precursor substance to be used in
the unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance.
Read first time and referred to committee on judiciary.
House File 166, by Jacobs, a bill for an act abolishing county
compensation boards.
Read first time and referred to committee on local government.
House File 167, by Connors, a bill for an act encouraging school
districts and accredited nonpublic schools to adopt a religious and
cultural tolerance curriculum for students in kindergarten through
grade twelve.
Read first time and referred to committee on education.
House File 168, by Myers, a bill for an act designating certain
insurance practices related to health care providers as unfair
methods of competition and practice and providing penalties.
Read first time and referred to committee on commerce,
regulation and labor.
House File 169, by Elgin, a bill for an act relating to the
establishment of a bona fide retirement under the Iowa public
employees' retirement system.
Read first time and referred to committee on state government.
House File 170, by committee on judiciary, a bill for an act
relating to the criminal offense of identity theft by making changes in
the elements of the offense.
Read first time and placed on the calendar.
House File 171, by committee on judiciary, a bill for an act
relating to nonsubstantive Code corrections and including effective
and retroactive applicability date provisions.
Read first time and placed on the calendar.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Dix of Butler introduced to the House Nobel Peace Prize Laureate,
Dr. Norman E. Borlaug; John Ruan III, Chairman of the World Food
Prize Foundation; Ambassador Kenneth Quinn, President of The
World Food Prize Foundation; and Council of Advisors members: Al
Clausi, Dr. Robert Havener and Michael Gartner.
The House rose and expressed its welcome.
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED
The following communications were received and filed in the office
of the Chief Clerk:
ALCOHOL BEVERAGES DIVISION
Annual Report, pursuant to Chapter 123, Code of Iowa.
BOARD OF REGENTS
Savings associated with the use of the ICN for Fiscal Year 2002, pursuant to
Chapter 8D.10, Code of Iowa.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2002 Annual Report of the Iowa Railway Finance Authority, pursuant to Chapter
327I.8(6), Code of Iowa.
IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
Annual Report, pursuant to Chapter 80B, Code of Iowa.
VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS PENSION TASK FORCE
Recommendations concerning the establishment of a pension system for volunteer
fire fighters, pursuant to 2002 Iowa Acts, Chapter 1151.34, Code of Iowa.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
MR. SPEAKER: The Chief Clerk of the House respectfully reports
that certificates of recognition have been issued as follows.
MARGARET A. THOMSON
Chief Clerk of the House
2003\269 Anne Edwards, Dubuque - For winning 1st place in the
Kindergarten division of the Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest.
2003\270 Sophia Scales, Dubuque - For winning 1st place in the First Grade
division of the Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest.
2003\271 McKinzee Steve, Dubuque - For winning 1st place in the Second
Grade division of the Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest.
2003\272 Sarah Baer, Dubuque - For winning 1st place in the Fourth Grade
division of the Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest.
2003\273 Anna Wright, Dubuque - For winning 1st place in the Fifth Grade
division of the Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest.
2003\274 Alaina Thul, Dubuque - For winning 1st place in the Sixth Grade
division of the Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest.
2003\275 Rachel Rolling, Dubuque - For winning 1st place in the Sixth Grade
division of the Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest.
2003\276 Kathyrn Sauser, Dubuque - For winning 1st place in the Seventh
Grade division of the Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest.
2003\277 Jessica McNamara, Dubuque - For winning 1st place in the Seventh
Grade division of the Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest.
2003\278 Andrew Brachman, Dubuque - For winning 1st place in the Eighth
Grade division of the Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest.
2003\279 Katie Widmar, Dubuque - For winning 1st place in the Ninth Grade
division of the Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest.
2003\280 Catherine Meisenbach, Council Bluffs - For celebrating her 90th
birthday.
2003\281 Kenny and Etta Lee, Norway - For celebrating their 65th wedding
anniversary.
2003\282 Richard and Leona Ender, Vinton - For celebrating their 50th
wedding anniversary.
2003\283 Lyle and Merlene Naylor, Vinton - For celebrating their 50th
wedding anniversary.
2003\284 Randall Dennis Kasparbauer, Manning - For attaining the rank of
Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America.
2003\285 Lois Hardin, Indianola - For celebrating her 90th birthday.
2003\286 William Brentano, Indianola - For celebrating his 85th birthday.
2003\287 Daisy Chapman, Russell - For celebrating her 90th birthday.
2003\288 Gene Paris, Chariton - For celebrating his 108th birthday.
2003\289 Norma Merry, Primghar - For celebrating her 93rd birthday.
2003\290 Wren Reitsma, Sanborn -For celebrating her 95th birthday.
2003\291 Effie Wilkerson, Corning - For celebrating her 100th birthday.
2003\292 Robert and Helen Sperfslage, Greeley - For celebrating their 50th
wedding anniversary.
2003\293 Arvin and Dolores Elsbury, Strawberry Point - For celebrating their
50th wedding anniversary.
2003\294 Lindsay Kayser, Corydon - For donating her hair to Locks of Love.
2003\295 Mary Ann Reiter, Ottumwa - For receiving the Gene Schultz
Community Award on January 28th, 2003.
2003\296 Lorene Gustafson, Spirit Lake - For celebrating her 80th birthday.
2003\297 Jerry and Darlene Godbold, Spirit Lake - For celebrating their 50th
wedding anniversary.
2003\298 Fred and Cleona Schmidt, Spirit Lake - For celebrating their 50th
wedding anniversary.
2003\299 Allen and Loretta Rowe, Harris - For celebrating their 50th wedding
anniversary.
2003\300 Barbara and Vernon McClun, Newton - For celebrating their 50th
wedding anniversary.
2003\301 Mr. and Mrs. Victor Myers, Lamont - For celebrating 70th wedding
anniversary.
2003\302 Bernice Sanders, Lamont - For celebrating her 90th birthday.
2003\303 Etta Sherman, Iowa Falls - For celebrating her 90th birthday.
2003\304 Joan and Bob Harding, Newton - For celebrating their 50th wedding
anniversary.
2003\305 Ruth and Ed Keller, Newton - For celebrating their 55th wedding
anniversary.
2003\306 Frank Pitzer, Shenandoah - For celebrating his 95th birthday.
2003\307 Bernice Nash, Hamburg - For celebrating her 90th birthday.
2003\308 Mildred Leek, New Market - For celebrating her 90th birthday.
2003\309 Lyla Kalous, Iowa Falls - For celebrating her 80th birthday.
2003\310 Harry Doering, Iowa Falls - For celebrating his 80th birthday
2003\311 Reba Martin, Iowa Falls - For celebrating her 90th birthday.
2003\312 Louise Faust, Hubbard - For celebrating her 90th birthday.
2003\313 David Muecke, Des Moines - For receiving a 2003 Prudential Spirit
of Community Award.
2003\314 Wanda and Mel Campbell, Marion - For celebrating their 50th
wedding anniversary.
2003\315 Evelyn and Richard Nunemaker, Hiawatha - For celebrating their
50th wedding anniversary.
2003\316 Mary Brecht, Cedar Rapids - For celebrating her 90th birthday.
2003\317 Neal McLean, Marion - For celebrating his 80th birthday.
2003\318 Mary Ellen Dill, Cedar Rapids - For celebrating her 80th birthday.
2003\319 Ann and Jack Walters, Marion - For celebrating their 60th wedding
anniversary.
2003\320 Jill Martin, Granger - For receiving a 2003 Prudential Spirit of
Community Award.
2003\321 Justin Peters, Cedar Falls - For receiving a 2003 Prudential Spirit
of Community Award.
2003\322 Margaret Lindle, McCausland - For celebrating her 90th birthday.
2003\323 Mr. and Mrs. William Coblentz, Davenport - For celebrating their
50th wedding anniversary.
2003\324 Mildred Van Blaricom, Davenport - For celebrating her 80th
birthday.
2003\325 Earl Stoltenberg, Davenport - For celebrating his 85th birthday.
2003\326 Helen and Darrold Bice, Woodward - For celebrating their 50th
wedding anniversary.
2003\327 Rita and Jim Reves, Adel - For celebrating their 50th wedding
anniversary.
2003\328 Pat and Russell Carter, Dallas Center - For celebrating their 50th
wedding anniversary.
2003\329 Tracy Cross, Norwalk - For receiving a 2003 Prudential Spirit of
Community Award.
2003\330 Norman Gundy, Anita - For celebrating his 85th birthday.
2003\331 Doris Lewis, Greenfield - For celebrating her 80th birthday.
2003\332 Jackie and Hugh Swoyer, Greenfield - For celebrating their 50th
wedding anniversary.
2003\333 Maurice and Elda Noltensmeier, Waterloo - For celebrating their
90th and 89th birthdays, respectively.
2003\334 Delbert Hocken, Waterloo - For celebrating his 80th birthday.
2003\335 Marie Haes, Waterloo - For celebrating her 80th birthday.
2003\336 Edward Brandhorst, Hudson - For celebrating his 80th birthday.
2003\337 Patricia and Richard Smith, Waterloo - For celebrating their 50th
wedding anniversary.
2003\338 Rose Mary Schaefer, Eagle Center - For celebrating her 80th
birthday.
2003\339 Carra Stainbrook, Waterloo - For celebrating her 80th birthday.
2003\340 Ervin Happel, Vinton - For celebrating his 90th birthday.
2003\341 Joan and John Seeck, Keystone - For celebrating their 50th wedding
anniversary.
SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
House File 70
Appropriations: Eichhorn, Chair; Chambers and Quirk.
House File 72
Ways and Means: J.K. Van Fossen, Chair; K. Kramer and Shoultz.
House File 81
Ways and Means: J.K. Van Fossen, Chair; K. Kramer and Shoultz.
House File 82
Ways and Means: J.K. Van Fossen, Chair; K. Kramer and Shoultz.
House File 91
Ways and Means: Paulsen, Chair; D. Taylor and Tymeson.
House File 98
Ways and Means: B. Hansen, Chair; Frevert and Jones.
House File 110
Appropriations: Dix, Chair; Jenkins and Thomas.
House File 112
Education: Dolecheck, Chair; Roberts and Wise.
House File 113
Transportation: S. Olson, Chair; Greiner and Thomas.
House File 114
Education: Paulsen, Chair; Boal and Wise.
House File 120
Judiciary: Paulsen, Chair; Heaton and Lensing.
House File 122
Transportation: Huser, Chair; Elgin and Klemme.
House File 124
Education: Schickel, Chair; Dolecheck and Foege.
House File 125
Transportation: Rayhons, Chair; Huseman and Whitaker.
House File 131
Judiciary: Eichhorn, Chair; Berry and K. Kramer.
House File 132
Ways and Means: Huser, Chair; Davitt and Paulsen.
House File 134
Appropriations: Eichhorn, Chair; Alons and Smith.
House File 141
Ways and Means: Carroll, Chair; Kuhn and Lalk.
House File 142
Appropriations: Jenkins, Chair; Eichhorn and T. Taylor.
House File 143
Education: Chambers, Chair; Berry and B. Hansen.
House File 145
Appropriations: Upmeyer, Chair; Jenkins and Reasoner.
House File 150
Human Resources: Carroll, Chair; Foege and Roberts.
House File 151
Judiciary: Eichhorn, Chair; Paulsen and Swaim.
House File 153
Judiciary: K. Kramer, Chair; Eichhorn and Jochum.
House File 155
Education: Roberts, Chair; Foege and Schickel.
House File 161
Human Resources: Heaton, Chair; Granzow and Murphy.
House File 163
Education: Carroll, Chair; Tymeson and Wise.
House File 164
Education: Chambers, Chair; Boal and Dandekar.
House File 167
Education: B. Hansen, Chair; Paulsen and Winckler.
Senate Joint Resolution 1
Administration and Rules: Jacobs, Chair; Manternach and Stevens.
HOUSE STUDY BILL SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
House Study Bill 100
Transportation: Chambers, Chair; Bukta and Klemme.
House Study Bill 105
Local Government: Tjepkes, Chair; Reasoner and Schickel.
House Study Bill 106
Local Government: Hanson, Chair; Arnold and M. Gaskill.
House Study Bill 107
Economic Growth: Smith, Chair; Lukan and Wilderdyke.
House Study Bill 108
Economic Growth: Hanson, Chair; Boggess and Thomas.
House Study Bill 111
Commerce, Regulation and Labor: Jenkins, Chair; Watts and Wise.
House Study Bill 112
Environmental Protection: Kurtenbach, Chair; M. Gaskill and Klemme.
House Study Bill 113
State Government: Greiner, Chair; Jones and Petersen.
House Study Bill 114
State Government: J. Drake, Chair; Connors and Watts.
House Study Bill 115
Ways and Means: K. Kramer, Chair; Jochum and Kurtenbach.
House Study Bill 116
Ways and Means: B. Hansen, Chair; Hogg and Paulsen.
House Study Bill 117
Ways and Means: Boal, Chair; Sands and Winckler.
House Study Bill 118
Ways and Means: Boal, Chair; Lukan and Winckler.
HOUSE STUDY BILL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
H.S.B. 119 Natural Resources
Providing annual purchase or generation requirements for certain
electric utilities from alternate energy production facilities,
requiring establishment of a system of alternate energy credit
trading, making related changes, and providing an effective date.
H.S.B. 120 Education
Establishing a three-year statewide career path pilot program to be
administered by the department of education.
H.S.B. 121 State Government
Relating to gambling by providing for the licensure of electrical and
mechanical amusement devices, the licensure of manufacturers and
distributors thereof, and an exception to bingo licensing
requirements.
H.S.B. 122 State Government
Relating to the racing and gaming commission by making
miscellaneous changes to provisions governing pari-mutuel wagering
and gambling at racetracks and on gambling boats.
H.S.B. 123 State Government
Providing for state ownership of Part III Iowa communications
network video connections under specified circumstances.
H.S.B. 124 State Government
Relating to professional licensing boards by providing for the
updating of continuing education and regulatory requirements to
include specified licensing boards, authorizing specified licensing
boards to obtain criminal history data relating to applicants for
licensure and licensees, and authorizing the collection of fees for
related costs.
H.S.B. 125 State Government
Relating to the authority of the department of general services to
employ personnel to perform the duties of the department.
H.S.B. 126 State Government
Relating to the department of personnel by permitting expanded
eligibility for the state's deferred compensation program, eliminating
annual cost reporting concerning state agency diversity programs,
providing for confidentiality of employee personnel files, and striking
the repeal of the years of service incentive program and providing an
effective date.
H.S.B. 127 State Government
Providing for the department of general services' responsibility for
the facility management of the state laboratories facility in Ankeny.
H.S.B. 128 State Government
Relating to the fees charged to licensees of pari-mutuel racetracks
and excursion gambling boats.
H.S.B. 129 State Government
Providing for licensure requirements relating to the practice of
athletic training and increasing a penalty.
H.S.B. 130 State Government
Relating to the use of titles pertaining to physical therapy and
providing a penalty.
H.S.B. 131 State Government
Requiring state and local government official reports to include
certain financial information.
H.S.B. 132 Judiciary
Relating to nonprofit corporations and providing penalties and
effective and applicability dates.
RESOLUTION FILED
HR 14, by Greimann, Heddens, Alons, Arnold, Baudler, Bell, Berry,
Boal, Boddicker, Boggess, Bukta, Carroll, Chambers, Cohoon,
Connors, Dandekar, Davitt, De Boef, Dennis, Dix, Dolecheck, Drake,
Eichhorn, Elgin, Fallon, Foege, Ford, Freeman, Frevert, Gaskill,
Gipp, Granzow, Greiner, Hahn, B. Hansen, D. Hanson, Heaton,
Hoffman, Hogg, Horbach, Huseman, Huser, Hutter, Jacobs, Jenkins,
Jochum, Jones, Klemme, Kramer, Kuhn, Kurtenbach, Lalk, Lensing,
Lukan, Lykam, Maddox, Manternach, Mascher, McCarthy, Mertz,
Miller, Murphy, Myers, Oldson, D. Olson, S. Olson, Osterhaus,
Paulsen, Petersen, Quirk, Raecker, Rants, Rasmussen, Rayhons,
Reasoner, Roberts, Sands, Schickel, Shoultz, Smith, Stevens, Struyk,
Swaim, D. Taylor, T. Taylor, Thomas, Tjepkes, Tymeson, Upmeyer,
Van Engelenhoven, J.K. Van Fossen, J.R. Van Fossen, Watts, Wendt,
Whitaker, Whitead, Wilderdyke, Winckler and Wise, a resolution to
honor the crew of the space shuttle Columbia.
Laid over under Rule 25.
On motion by Gipp of Winneshiek the House adjourned at 9:00
a.m., until 8:45 a.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2003.
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