Senate Journal: Monday, January 13, 2003
JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
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FIRST CALENDAR DAY
FIRST SESSION DAY
Senate Chamber
Des Moines, Iowa, Monday, January 13, 2003
Pursuant to chapter two (2), sections two point one (2.1) and two
point three (2.3), Code of Iowa, the 2003 Regular Session of the
Eightieth General Assembly convened at 10:02 a.m. The Senate was
called to order by President Mary Kramer.
Prayer was offered by the Reverend Ken Arendson, associate
pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Des Moines, Iowa.
He was the guest of President Kramer.
OPENING REMARKS BY THE
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
President Kramer addressed the Senate with the following
remarks:
Good morning and welcome to this beautiful chamber. It has been restored to
historic grandeur and at the same time prepared to be functional for today’s
deliberations. And for that we owe many people a real debt of gratitude. Specifically,
the architects who researched what could be-and with a wonderfully innovative spirit
combined history with preparation for the future. The craftsman-what skill it took for
them to reclaim and refurbish the wood, the marble, the windows, the seating, the
desks-all beautifully and lovingly restored. The Senate staff, who have continued to
function among all the construction, and who have assisted in many decisions that will
make our lives easier but preserve the deliberative process. And to our predecessors
whose vision of preservation is now bearing fruit. Thank you all.
Today, as we complete the swearing-in process, we complete what is considered a
miracle in many other parts of the world. Orderly elections. The people have spoken
and they have given us an awesome responsibility. To represent our constituency and
all of Iowa. And if this campaign and election cycle did nothing else, it created a
consensus in Iowa-we must grow our economy. Status quo is an unacceptable vision for
the future. A window of opportunity has been given to us. We must not squander it.
The stakes are too high.
So let’s not waste our time debating whether education or economic growth is our
top priority. Instead, we will continue to invest in and to improve our education
systems, but we work equally as hard to create "destinations", that is, jobs so there is a
vision for the desired future for our young people in Iowa.
We must seek new questions. For instance, the same multiple choice question is
raised every time the Medicaid program is discussed. When asked, how will we fix
Medicaid?, five multiple choice answers are given-cut benefits, cut eligibility, cut
provider payment, all of the above, or none of the above. Because none of these
actually solve the problem, none of the above has been the answer. Let’s ask a new
question. What do the various customers being served by the Medicaid program need?
Then we can look for new ways of providing those needs. This will require cooperation
and collaboration, not name calling and fingerpointing. In other words, leadership.
Harry Truman said, ". . . in periods where there is no leadership, society stands still.
Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change
things for the better." We were elected to lead and we have opportunity to change
things for the better.
Iowa has severe economic problems to be sure. But due to some unique structural
foresight and some very difficult decision making over the past few years, our problems
are not of the magnitude of many other states. We have a unique opportunity, if we
are nimble and innovative enough, to create a business platform for growth that will
vault us into a leadership position among the states and in the world.
We then have another opportunity-culminating in January 2004-when the caucus
system will thrust us into the world limelight for several months. If we have made the
changes we need to make, we will have a great story to tell, and the marketing and
promotion opportunity provided during that time period can be priceless! The window
of opportunity is short. Will we seize these opportunities for leadership?
The words to a song written for the Olympics several years ago say-"give me one
moment in time to be more than I thought I could be-when all of my dreams are a
heartbeat away and the answers are all up to me." We have been given our one
moment in time.
Nelson Mandela, in his 1994 inaugural, provided these words-about the power and
responsibility of each individual in relationship to their higher calling.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that
we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that
most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous,
talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of
God. Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. There’s nothing
enlightening about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure
around you. You were born to make manifest the glory of God that is
within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our
light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically
liberates others."
I believe we have a common vision for the desired future of Iowa. It is a vision of a
vibrant and growing economy that provides great opportunity and preserves the values
that serve us so well.
And so we begin.
REMARKS BY THE MAJORITY LEADER
Senator Iverson addressed the Senate as follows:
I want to welcome all of you to the 2003 Legislative Session. This year’s session
will deal with many of the most pressing issues facing our state. One thing that I have
learned as a legislator is that if the legislature tries to address all of the challenges
facing Iowa, it will accomplish nothing. Therefore, to be successful, the legislature
must set specific goals and identify the best way to accomplish those goals.
Three of the goals that I have heard expressed most in the time leading up to the
start of the legislative session are (1) creating more wealth for all Iowans, (2)
developing a stable financial future for state government, and (3) boosting student
achievement in Iowa’s classrooms. I think it is important to stress that these are not
Republican goals, they are not Democrat goals, they are the goals of all Iowans. The
key is how we go about accomplishing these goals.
Let’s start with creating more wealth for all Iowans. A lot of Iowans are coming to
the realization that we have to change how Iowans pay taxes. Our income, sales, and
property tax systems are not set up in a way that promotes growth and creates wealth
for all Iowans. We need to look at the things we tax and the things we don’t tax, and
ask "Does our tax on this activity significantly impact our ability to grow Iowa and
create wealth?" We also need to look at those things we don’t tax and ask "Why don’t
we tax these activities-is it because the activity promotes growth and creates wealth?"
If the answer to that question is no, then maybe it is time we take the tax off of those
things that promote growth and create wealth and instead tax those items that don’t
grow Iowa or create wealth.
This is a bold concept, especially for those items that we currently don’t tax and yet
don’t provide much economic activity. But if we want to get Iowa growing again, then
we must think boldly.
Another key to creating wealth for all Iowans is reinvigorating the Iowa
Department of Economic Development. State government can’t create jobs, but it can
create opportunities for jobs to come to Iowa. Frankly, state government is failing in
its efforts to lure good-paying jobs to Iowa-a job that is the responsibility of the Iowa
Department of Economic Development. The legislature needs to establish some
performance standards for this department, and if these performance measures are not
met, then we need to look at another entity, maybe even a private entity, to run our job
creation programs in state government.
And if we want to create more good-paying jobs in Iowa, we need to conduct a
comprehensive review of how we regulate business in Iowa. Those regulations that are
duplicative, outdated, or violate Iowa’s commonsense tradition need to be eliminated.
In addition to growing the economy, we have to develop a stable financial footing for
the future of state government. That starts by returning fiscal responsibility and
common sense to the state budget process. Republicans are committed to working with
Democrats to balance Iowa’s budget, but we are not willing to violate our commitment
to sound budgeting practices in order to get there. Balancing the budget requires
tough choices and it means that no sacred cow can be ignored-just as we are doing with
our tax code. We have to take a long look at our state labor costs and what steps can be
taken to get these costs under control.
The Program Elimination Commission has generated a great deal of discussion
regarding what areas of state government can be downsized or eliminated. This group
of Iowans, which included Senators Mike Connolly and Neal Schuerer, put in a lot of
thought and work into this very important issue, and we should give their report very
serious consideration. Two of the most important areas that the commission identified
were sentencing reforms and Medicaid cost-containment measures.
And, finally, this session will see us continue to focus on boosting student
achievement in the classroom. There will be strong efforts made to eliminate
inequities in funding provided to our schools, and there will be efforts to enhance the
accountability of our local schools.
This may sound like a long list of goals and the task may seem daunting right
know, but I know we are up to the task. I look forward to working with each and every
one of you to make this a very productive session for the people of Iowa.
REMARKS BY THE MINORITY LEADER
Senator Gronstal addressed the Senate as follows:
Thank you, Madam President.
Madam President and ladies and gentlemen of the Senate.
First of all, I'd like to welcome the new members, those of you that moved from the
lower chamber to the upper chamber, those who won reelection last fall on the
campaign trail, and the holdover senators who were lucky enough to have NOT been on
the campaign trail last fall.
It is good to see all of you.
For the past two years, we have waded through an unprecedented fiscal crisis,
resulting in deep cuts in services that are critical to many Iowa families.
Unfortunately, the past two years were also highlighted by unprecedented partisan
bickering and a remarkable lack of bipartisan cooperation.
What I am hoping for this year is a change of heart. And this is not just wishful
thinking.
History tells us that we are at our best in the Iowa Legislature when we sit down,
resolve our differences, and move ahead with confidence and boldness.
When we are together and bold, the people of Iowa-whether they are Republican or
Democrat-are the winners.
When we look back over the past few years, what are we proudest of?
We can all be proud of the landmark legislation in 1999 that has resulted in
smaller class sizes and-after a decade of slipping test scores-we are finally
seeing increased student achievement. Iowa’s children and educators deserve
our praise and respect for their progress.
We broke new ground by creating the Senior Living Trust, which will result
in more choices and a better quality of life for older Iowans.
We came together to approve a Clean Water Initiative that is a model for
other states hoping to clean up their drinking water with buffer strips and
other innovative measures.
In an effort to keep more of our best and brightest graduates in Iowa, we
created dozens of new recreational and cultural opportunities with the Vision
Iowa program.
And let’s not forget last year’s bipartisan legislation that was designed to
tackle the problem of factory farms and to ensure that the quality of life in
rural Iowa is better protected for our children and grandchildren.
What’s the common theme for all those initiatives: All were broadly bipartisan
measures that involved negotiations and discussions with the Governor’s office and
legislators of both parties.
With a new Legislature, the election behind us, and improving fiscal news, we must
resist the temptation to hunker down or "play it safe."
Instead, I call on Republicans and Democrats in the Senate and House to work
together to take the bold steps necessary this year to ensure that when this session is
over, we can go home and honestly say, "I have made Iowa a better place to live!!!"
Democrats stand here today committed to work with you in a bipartisan way to
solve this challenge. During the last campaign, Democrats and Republicans promised
to address several core issues-including better jobs, better schools, ensuring public
safety.
Now it is time for us to sit down and work together to make sure we fulfill ALL our
common promises to the people of Iowa.
What Iowans want and need now is for us to solve problems, to be bold, and to
make Iowa an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.
So, let’s get to work-together.
Thank you, Madam President.
APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY
SECRETARY OF THE SENATE
Senator Iverson moved that Michael E. Marshall be appointed as
temporary Secretary of the Senate.
The motion prevailed by a voice vote, and Mr. Marshall appeared
before the rostrum and was duly sworn to the oath of office.
ADOPTION OF TEMPORARY RULES
AND TEMPORARY COMPENSATION
Senator Iverson moved that the rules of the Senate and provisions
for compensation adopted by the 79th General Assembly be adopted
as the temporary rules and temporary compensation provisions for
the 2003 Session of the Eightieth General Assembly.
The motion prevailed by a voice vote.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
President Kramer announced that notification had been received
from the office of Governor Vilsack of the following vacancy in the
Senate:
District 26 - Steve King, resignation effective December 3, 2002.
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
Senator Iverson moved that a committee of five be appointed as a
committee on credentials.
The motion prevailed by a voice vote, and the Chair announced the
appointment of Senators Tinsman, Chair; Miller, Behn, Dvorsky, and
Black.
RECESS
On motion of Senator Iverson, the Senate recessed at 10:25 a.m.
until the completion of a meeting of the committee on credentials.
RECONVENED
The Senate reconvened at 10:28 a.m., President Kramer presiding.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
MADAM PRESIDENT: We, your committee on credentials, respectfully report that
we find the persons named in the attached copy of the certification of the Secretary of
State duly elected to and entitled to seats in the Senate for the Eightieth General
Assembly.
MAGGIE TINSMAN, Chair
DAVID MILLER
JERRY BEHN
ROBERT E. DVORSKY
DENNIS BLACK
STATE OF IOWA
Office of the
Secretary Of State
CERTIFICATION
To the Honorable Secretary of the Senate:
I, CHESTER J. CULVER, Secretary of State of the State of Iowa, custodian of the
files and records pertaining to elections in the state, do hereby certify that the State
Canvassing Board has declared that at the General Election held on November 5, 2002,
each of the following named persons in odd numbered districts were duly elected to the
office of State Senator for the term of four years and those persons in even numbered
districts for a term of two years beginning on the thirteenth day of January, 2003:
DISTRICTS
First Steve Warnstadt
Second Kenneth Veenstra
Third David Johnson
Fifth Stewart Iverson, Jr.
Seventh Amanda Ragan
Eighth Mark Zieman
Ninth Bob Brunkhorst
Eleventh Bill Dotzler
Thirteenth Roger Tabor Stewart
Fifteenth Robert E. Dvorsky
Sixteenth Julie Hosch
Seventeenth Wally E. Horn
Nineteenth Chuck Larson
Twentieth John Putney
Twenty-first Dennis H. Black
Twenty-third Herman C. Quirmbach
Twenty-fifth Daryl Beall
Twenty-seventh Ron Wieck
Twenty-eighth James Seymour
Twenty-ninth Nancy Boettger
Thirtieth Mary E. Kramer
Thirty-first Matt McCoy
Thirty-third Jack Hatch
Thirty-fourth Dick L. Dearden
Thirty-fifth Jeff Lamberti
Thirty-seventh Doug Shull
Thirty-ninth Joe Bolkcom
Fortieth Richard F. Drake
Forty-first Maggie Tinsman
Forty-second Bryan J. Sievers
Forty-third Joe M. Seng
Forty-fourth Thomas G. Courtney
Forty-fifth David Miller
Forty-seventh Keith A. Kreiman
Forty-ninth Hubert Houser
I FURTHER CERTIFY that the State Canvassing Board has declared that at the
General Election held on November 7, 2000, each of the following named persons was
duly elected to the office of State Senator for the term of four years beginning on the
eighth day of January 2001:
Fourth John P. Kibbie
Sixth E. Thurman Gaskill
Tenth Donald B. Redfern
Twelfth Kitty Rehberg
Fourteenth Mike Connolly
Eighteenth Mary Lundby
Twenty-second Larry McKibben
Twenty-fourth Jerry Behn
Twenty-sixth Steve King
Thirty-second Jack Holveck
Thirty-sixth Paul McKinley
Thirty-eighth Neal Schuerer
Forty-sixth Eugene Fraise
Forty-eighth Jeff Angelo
Fiftieth Michael Gronstal
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the official seal of the Secretary of
(SEAL) State at the Statehouse in Des Moines this seventh
day of January, 2003.
CHESTER J. CULVER
Secretary of State
I hereby acknowledge receipt of the original copy of this document on this tenth day
of January, 2003.
MICHAEL E. MARSHALL
Secretary of the Senate
On motion of Senator Tinsman, the report was adopted by a voice
vote, and the duly elected senators appeared before the bar of the
Senate, were duly sworn, and subscribed their names to the oath of
office.
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT
Senator Iverson placed in nomination the name of Senator Mary
Kramer of Polk County as a candidate for the office of President of
the Senate for the Eightieth General Assembly.
There being no further nominations, the Chair put the question to
the Senate, and Senator Kramer was unanimously elected by a voice
vote.
Senator Kramer was administered the oath of office by Chief
Justice Louis A. Lavorato of the Iowa Supreme Court.
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
Senator Iverson placed in nomination the name of Senator Jeff
Angelo of Union County as a candidate for the office of President
Pro Tempore for the Senate for the Eightieth General Assembly.
There being no further nominations, the Chair put the question to
the Senate, and Senator Angelo was unanimously elected by a voice
vote.
The Chair announced the Senator Angelo had been elected
President Pro Tempore of the Eightieth General Assembly.
The Chair requested that Senators Drake, Hosch, and Schuerer
escort Senator Angelo to the rostrum.
Senator Angelo appeared, took the oath of office, and was
congratulated and presented to the Senate by President Kramer.
Senator Angelo addressed the Senate with brief remarks and
thanked the Senate for the honor of serving as President
Pro Tempore.
COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE GOVERNOR
Senator Iverson moved that a committee of five be appointed to
notify the Governor that the Senate was organized and ready to
receive any communication that he might be ready to transmit.
The motion prevailed by a voice vote, and the Chair announced the
appointment of Senators Sievers, Chair; Zieman, Lundby, Bolkcom,
and Stewart.
COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE HOUSE
Senator Iverson moved that a committee of five be appointed to
notify the House of Representatives that the Senate was organized
and ready for business.
The motion prevailed by a voice vote and the Chair announced the
appointment of Senators Johnson, Chair; Houser, Wieck, Hatch, and
Seng.
COMMITTEE FROM THE HOUSE
A committee from the House appeared and notified the Senate that
the House was duly organized and ready to receive any
communication the Senate might be ready to transmit.
ASSIGNMENTS OF SEATS IN THE PRESS GALLERY
Senator Iverson moved that the Secretary of the Senate be
authorized to assign seats to the representatives of the news media
and that appropriate badges be provided for their use.
The motion prevailed by a voice vote and the Secretary assigned
the following:
Seat No.
51 THE DES MOINES REGISTER: Jonathan Roos, Thomas Beaumont, Perry
Beaman, Lynn Okamoto, Mark Siebert, David Yepsen, Tony Leys
52 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS: Mike Glover, David Pitt
53 WHO-AM RADIO: Richard Lee, Pat Curtis, Rachel Conradt, Dan Welk
54 RADIO IOWA NEWS NETWORK: O. Kay Henderson
55 SINGLE DAY VISITOR PRESS SEAT
56 IOWA LEGISLATIVE NEWS SERVICE: Thomas Hunt, Jack Hunt, Barbara
Hunt
57 WOI-AM: Joyce Russell
58 THE CEDAR RAPIDS GAZETTE: Rod Boshart, James Lynch
59 BURLINGTON HAWKEYE: Kiley A. Miller, John Gaines
60 LEE ENTERPRISES DM BUREAU: Kathie Obradovich, Todd Dorman
61 DUBUQUE TELEGRAPH HERALD: Mary Rae Bragg
62 WATERLOO CEDAR FALLS COURIER: Charlotte Eby
63 KUNI RADIO: Jeneane Beck
64 KCCI-TV: Eric Hanson, Michelle Parker, Todd Magel, Geoff Greenwood, Judy
Slate
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT
FOX NEWS CHANNEL/CHICAGO BUREAU: Steve Brown, Yolanda Maggi, Robert
Lee, Tom Jachman, Chris Becker, Jeff Goldblatt, Cherie Gazech, Svein Schwab,
Glenn Wargo, Tom Ewing, Dustin Grudish
IFPC RADIO NETWORK: Chad Thompson, Mike Hartwig
IOWANEWS.NET: Gary Barrett
IOWA STATE DAILY: Cavan Reagan, Jessica Graham, Kari Harapat
KIMT-TV: Adam Sodersten, Danielle Williams, Shawn Harmsen, Justin Foss, Elisa
Mangesho
KWWL TELEVISION: Tami Wiencek, Dan De Roos, Crystal Britt, John Lauritsen,
Laura Alper
MARION TIMES: Dave Tapp, Sarah Morey
WHO-TV: Dave Price, Patrick Dix
WOI-TV: Jay Villwock, Don Schmith
APPOINTMENT OF PERMANENT
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent to take up
the following report of the committee on Rules and Administration:
MADAM PRESIDENT: Your committee on Rules and Administration begs leave to
submit the names of the following individuals as permanent Officers and Employees of
the Senate for the 2003 Session of the Eightieth General Assembly:
Secretary of the Senate Michael E. Marshall
Administrative
Confidential Secretary to the Secretary II Lori Bristol
Administrative Secretary to the Secretary Stacy Beattie
Senior Finance Officer II Linda Laurenzo
Finance Officer II Lois Brownell
Indexing
Sr. Indexer Kathy Olah
Indexer II/Records and Supply Kathleen Curoe
Journal
Sr. Editor K'Ann Brandt
Editor I Janet Hawkins
Assistant Editor Megan Thompson
Legal Counsel
Assistant Secretary of the Senate Cynthia A. Clingan
Assistant to the Legal Counsel Patricia Willemsen
President of the Senate's Office
Sr. Administrative Assistant to Leader Kaye Lozier
Sr. Administrative Assistant to Leader Becky Beach
Majority Caucus
Sr. Administrative Assistant to Leader Tom Cope
Administrative Assistant to Leader Jennifer Dumas
Administrative Assistant to Leader III Andy Warren
Caucus Staff Director Petricia Ward
Secretary to Leader Vicki Iverson
Sr. Legislative Research Analyst Carolann Jensen
Sr. Legislative Research Analyst Pamela Dugdale
Legislative Research Analyst I Jim Friedrich
Legislative Research Analyst Thomas Ashworth
Legislative Research Analyst Joshua W. Bronsink
Legislative Research Analyst Daren Jaques
Legislative Research Analyst Peter Matthes
Legislative Research Analyst Kimberly Steenhoek
Research Assistant Anissa Cowley
Minority Caucus
Sr. Administrative Assistant to Leader Eric Bakker
Confidential Secretary to Leader Debbie Kattenhorn
Caucus Staff Director Ron Parker
Sr. Legislative Research Analyst Steve Conway
Sr. Legislative Research Analyst Theresa Kehoe
Legislative Research Analyst I Rusty Martin
Legislative Research Analyst I Julie Simon
Legislative Research Analyst I Kerry Wright
Legislative Research Analyst Bridget Godes
Legislative Research Analyst Jace Mikels
Secretary Allison Doherty
Sergeant-at-Arms
Sergeant-at-Arms Bill Krieg
Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms Tom Sheldahl
Doorkeeper Jerry Carlson
Doorkeeper Robert Langbehn
Doorkeeper Frank Loeffel
Doorkeeper Dick Rosonke
Doorkeeper Kermit Tannatt
Doorkeeper Bob White
Services
Bill Clerk Jay Mosher
Switchboard Operator Jo Ann Larson
Postmaster Svend Christensen
STEWART E. IVERSON, JR., Chair
Senator Iverson moved the adoption of the report and appointment
of the permanent officers and employees of the Senate.
The motion prevailed by a voice vote, and the foregoing officers and
employees appeared before the bar of the Senate and were duly
sworn.
APPOINTMENT OF SENATE SECRETARIES
Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent to take up
the following report of the committee on Rules and Administration:
MADAM PRESIDENT: Your committee on Rules and Administration begs leave to
report the employment of the following individuals as secretaries to senators for the
2003 Session of the Eightieth General Assembly:
ASPENGREN, Mary Lou McKINLEY, Paul
AUDLEHELM, John QUIRMBACH, Herman
BOETTGER, David BOETTGER, Nancy J.
BURNETT, Anne Marie BLACK, Dennis H.
COURTNEY, Donna COURTNEY, Thomas
COWDEN, Susan DRAKE, Richard
DAVIS, Vicki ZIEMAN, Mark
DIERENFELD, Judy LUNDBY, Mary A.
ELMITT, Alyce LAMBERTI, Jeff
FRAISE, Faye FRAISE, Gene
FURLER, Jean SHULL, Doug
GASKILL, Gerry GASKILL, E. Thurman
GIBSON, Audrey KREIMAN, Keith
HAUGE, Madonna BEALL Daryl
HOFFMAN, Diane HORN, Wally E.
HOUSER, Paula HOUSER, Hubert M.
HUHN, Marce BEHN, Jerry
IVERSON, Vicki IVERSON, Stewart, Jr.
JESINA, LeAnn McKIBBEN, Larry
JONES, Barbara HOLVECK, Jack
KIBBIE, Kay KIBBIE, John P. (Jack)
KOBERG, Katie HOSCH, Julie
KOPACEK, Kim REDFERN, Donald
LARSON, Ellen LARSON, Charles W., Jr.
LARSON, John DVORSKY, Robert E.
LONG, Jennifer ANGELO, Jeff
MEYER, Amy TINSMAN, Maggie
NELSON, William BOLKCOM, Joe
OSWALD, Joel MILLER, David
POTTHOFF, Dorothy BRUNKHORST, Bob
PUTNEY, Emily PUTNEY, John
RANDLEMAN, LuAnn WARNSTADT, Steve
RYAN, John HATCH, Jack
SENG, Heidi SENG, Joe
SOURBEER, Virginia JOHNSON, David
STEWART, Jennie STEWART, Roger
THOMPSON, Nikki DOTZLER, Bill
THROENER, Sara McCOY, Matt
ULLEM, Martha SIEVERS, Bryan J.
VEENSTRA, Jan VEENSTRA, Ken
WALSMITH, Beverly SCHUERER, Neal
WARREN, Ann SEYMOUR, James
WENGERT, Joanne DEARDEN, Dick L.
WEST, Jo Ann CONNOLLY, Michael W.
WIECK, Carol WIECK, Ron
WISE, Betty REHBERG, Kitty
WISHMAN, Charles RAGAN, Amanda
STEWART E. IVERSON, JR., Chair
Senator Iverson moved the adoption of the report and the
appointment of the Senate secretaries.
The motion prevailed by a voice vote, and the foregoing Senate
secretaries appeared before the bar of the Senate and were duly
sworn.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE GOVERNOR
Senator Sievers reported that the committee assigned to notify the
governor that the Senate was organized and ready for business had
performed its duty.
The report was accepted, and the committee was discharged.
APPOINTMENT OF PAGES
Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent to take up
the following report of the committee on Rules and Administration:
MADAM PRESIDENT: Your committee on Rules and Administration begs leave to
submit the names of the following persons as Pages for the Senate for the 2003 Session
of the Eightieth General Assembly:
Erica Barbour, Gilbert
Lucas Beenken, Belmond
Michelle Burns, Maquoketa
Craig Buske, Johnston
Kenneth Doss, Milo
Kristina Hauge, Boone
Susan Hildebrand, Woolstock
Kristin Irwin, Iowa Falls
Abigail Kiernan, Sioux City
Jenafer Kovacevich, Carlisle
Hannah Mahan, Des Moines
Kristy Palmer, Manchester
Jaron Rosien, Washington
Matthew Schwieger, Waterloo
Eva Sersland, Rockwell City
Brea Tschopp, Hartley
Chelsea White, Des Moines
JoAnna Woodley, Thompson
STEWART E. IVERSON, JR., Chair
Senator Iverson moved the adoption of the report and the
appointment of the Senate Pages.
The motion prevailed be a voice vote, and the foregoing Senate
Pages appeared before the bar of the Senate and were duly sworn to
their oaths of office.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE HOUSE
Senator Johnson reported that the committee assigned to notify
the House that the Senate was organized and ready for business had
performed its duty.
The report was accepted, and the committee was discharged.
COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE
Senator Iverson moved that a committee of four be appointed as
the committee on mileage.
The motion prevailed by a voice vote, and the Chair appointed as
such committee Senators Veenstra, Chair; Seymour, Connolly, and
Warnstadt.
COMMITTEE ON CHAPLAINS
Senator Iverson moved that Senator Kramer be appointed as a
committee of one to work with a Representative of the House in
securing chaplains for the Senate during the Eightieth General
Assembly, which motion prevailed by a voice vote.
TELLERS OF JOINT CONVENTION
Senator Iverson moved that three members of the Senate be
appointed to serve as tellers to assist in the canvassing of the vote for
Governor and Lieutenant Governor at a joint convention to be held
for such purpose.
The motion prevailed by a voice vote and the Chair appointed as
such committee Senators Shull, McKibben, and McCoy.
HOUSE MESSAGES RECEIVED AND CONSIDERED
The following messages were received from the Chief Clerk of the
House:
MADAM PRESIDENT: I am directed to inform your honorable body that the
House has on January 13, 2003, adopted the following resolutions in which the
concurrence of the Senate is asked:
House Concurrent Resolution 1, a concurrent resolution
designating a joint convention of the two houses of the 2003 session of
the Eightieth General Assembly be held on Monday, January 13,
2003, at 1:30 p.m.
Read first time and placed on calendar.
House Concurrent Resolution 2, a concurrent resolution
designating a joint convention of the two houses of the 2003 session of
the Eightieth General Assembly be held on Wednesday, January 15,
2003, at 10:00 a.m.
Read first time and placed on calendar.
House Concurrent Resolution 3, a concurrent resolution
relating to appointment of a joint inaugural committee.
Read first time and placed on calendar.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS
(Regular Calendar)
Senator Iverson asked and received unanimous consent to take up
for consideration House Concurrent Resolutions 1, 2, and 3.
House Concurrent Resolution 1
On motion of Senator Iverson, House Concurrent Resolution 1,
a concurrent resolution designating a joint convention of the two
houses of the 2003 session of the Eightieth General Assembly be held
on Monday, January 13, 2003, at 1:30 p.m., was taken up for
consideration.
Senator Iverson moved the adoption of House Concurrent
Resolution 1, which motion prevailed by a voice vote.
House Concurrent Resolution 2
On motion of Senator Iverson, House Concurrent Resolution 2,
a concurrent resolution designating a joint convention of the two
houses of the 2003 session of the Eightieth General Assembly be held
on Wednesday, January 15, 2003, at 10:00 a.m., was taken up for
consideration.
Senator Iverson moved the adoption of House Concurrent
Resolution 2, which motion prevailed by a voice vote.
House Concurrent Resolution 3
On motion of Senator Iverson, House Concurrent Resolution 3,
a concurrent resolution relating to appointment of a joint inaugural
committee, was taken up for consideration.
Senator Iverson moved the adoption of House Concurrent
Resolution 3, which motion prevailed by a voice vote.
Pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution 3, duly adopted, the
Chair appointed as such committee Senators Hosch, Zieman, and
Putney on the part of the Senate.
SELECTION OF SEATS
The Chair announced the next order of business would be the
selection of seats.
Senator Iverson moved that the holdover and reelected senators
who participated in seat selection in 2002 be granted the privilege of
selecting new seats in order of seniority from unassigned seats; that
the reelected senators first elected during the 2002 session be granted
the privilege of selecting their seats from the unassigned seats
according to their seniority; that former members of the House of
Representatives be granted the privilege of selecting their seats from
the unassigned seats according to seniority; and that first, the
Majority Floor Leader and the Minority Floor Leader be permitted to
select their seats.
The motion prevailed by a voice vote.
The Secretary of the Senate called the roll, and seat selections
were made as follows:
NAME SEAT NO.
Angelo of Union 48
Beall of Webster 11
Behn of Boone 46
Black of Jasper 29
Boettger of Shelby 38
Bolkcom of Johnson 31
Brunkhorst of Bremer 6
Connolly of Dubuque 45
Courtney of Des Moines 7
Dearden of Polk 21
Dotzler of Black Hawk 5
Drake of Muscatine 40
Dvorsky of Johnson 47
Fraise of Lee 39
Gaskill of Hancock 36
Gronstal of Pottawattamie 37
Hatch of Polk 27
Holveck of Polk 23
Horn of Linn 43
Hosch of Jones 24
Houser of Pottawattamie 30
Iverson of Wright 42
Johnson of Osceola 14
Kibbie of Palo Alto 41
Kramer of Polk 8
Kreiman of Davis 35
Lamberti of Polk 16
Larson of Linn 10
Lundby of Linn 49
McCoy of Polk 15
McKibben of Marshall 34
McKinley of Lucas 26
Miller of Jefferson 22
Putney of Tama 12
Quirmbach of Story 3
Ragan of Cerro Gordo 33
Redfern of Black Hawk 44
Rehberg of Buchanan 20
Schuerer of Iowa 4
Seng of Scott 25
Seymour of Harrison 19
Shull of Warren 2
Sievers of Scott 32
Stewart of Jackson 13
Tinsman of Scott 50
Veenstra of Sioux 28
Warnstadt of Woodbury 9
Wieck of Woodbury 17
Zieman of Allamakee 18
Vacant 1
RECESS
On motion of Senator Iverson, the Senate recessed at 11:45 a.m.
until 1:30 p.m.
AFTERNOON SESSION
The Senate reconvened at 1:40 p.m., President Kramer presiding.
COMMITTEE FROM THE HOUSE
A committee from the House appeared and announced that
pursuant to law the House was ready to receive the Senate in joint
session for the purpose of canvassing the vote for the Governor and
Lieutenant Governor.
President Kramer moved that the Senate proceed to the House
chamber in accordance with House Concurrent Resolution 1, duly
adopted.
The motion prevailed by a voice vote and the Senate proceeded to
the House under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate and the
Sergeant-at-Arms.
JOINT CONVENTION
In accordance with law and concurrent resolution duly adopted,
the joint convention was called to order at 1:40 p.m., President
Kramer presiding.
Senator Iverson moved that the roll call be dispensed with and
that the President of the joint convention be authorized to declare a
quorum present, which motion prevailed by a voice vote.
President Kramer declared a quorum present and the joint
convention duly organized.
CANVASS OF VOTES
President Kramer announced that the time had arrived for the
canvass of votes for the offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor
at the General Election held on November 5, 2002, and announced as
teller on the part of the Senate, Senator Shull of Warren, and
assistant tellers Senators McKibben of Marshall and Dvorsky of
Johnson, and as teller on the part of the House, Representative
Carroll of Poweshiek, and assistant tellers, Representatives Upmeyer
of Hancock and Jochum of Dubuque.
President Kramer further announced that, in accordance with
statute, the six tellers just named would constitute the judges of said
canvass.
The joint convention stood at ease at 1:46 p.m., until the fall of the
gavel.
The returns were opened in the presence of the joint convention
and the tellers then proceeded to canvass the vote for Governor and
Lieutenant Governor of the State of Iowa, cast at the General
Election held on November 5, 2002.
The joint convention resumed session at 2:04 p.m.
Representative Gipp moved that the joint convention recess until
the fall of the gavel at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2003.
The motion prevailed by a voice vote and the joint convention was
recessed.
The Senate returned to the Senate chamber, President Kramer
presiding.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Senator Iverson, the Senate adjourned at 2:06 p.m.
until 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2003.
APPENDIX
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED
The following communications were received in the office of the
Secretary of the Senate and placed on file in the Legislative Service
Bureau during the 2002 interim, after the adjournment of the Second
Extraordinary Session:
May 14, 2002
OFFICE OF CITIZENS’ AIDE OMBUDSMAN
FY 2001 annual report - notification that the report in electronic form is available
online.
May 31, 2002
IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
FY 2001 annual report - notification that the report in electronic form is available
online.
July 2, 2002
OFFICE OF CONSUMER ADVOCATE
Report on the estimates of the return of a local exchange carrier operating under
price regulation, pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 476.
July 8, 2002
IOWA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION
Homeland Defense Integration of Federal and State Networking Projects
Agreement, pursuant to Iowa Code section 28E.8.
July 12, 2002
IOWA ENERGY CENTER
2001 Annual Report.
August 15, 2002
IOWA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DIVISION
2001 Annual Report - notification that the report in electronic form is available
online.
September 30, 2002
DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL
2002 Affirmative Action in Iowa report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 19B.5.
October 1, 2002
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND STEWARDSHIP
Renewable Fuels FY 2002 Annual Report - notification that the report in electronic
form is available online.
October 3, 2002
DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL
Final report for 2002 regarding the early termination programs - notification that
the report in electronic form is available online.
October 25, 2002
BOARD OF REGENTS
Annual report on the College Bound and IMAGES programs, pursuant to Iowa
Code sections 262.92 and 269.93.
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Energy Fund Disbursement Council Annual Report to the Governor and General
Assembly.
November 12, 2002
CHILD ADVOCACY BOARD
Iowa Citizen Foster Care Review Board Annual Report for FY 2002, pursuant to
Iowa Code section 237.18.
November 14, 2002
IOWA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION
Review of Maintenance Contract, pursuant to Iowa Code section 8D.3.
November 19, 2002
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Recycled Content Plastic Bag and Soy Inks Report for FY 2002, pursuant to Iowa
Code section 307.21.
November 20, 2002
IOWA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION
Five-Year Financial Plan for the Iowa Communications Network, pursuant to Iowa
Code section 8D.3.
November 25, 2002
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
2001 Public Drinking Water Program Annual Compliance Report - notification that
the report in electronic form is available online.
December 2, 2002
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD
2001 Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code sections 7A.1, 7A.10, and 476.16.
December 3, 2002
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Report on Close-Clearance Conditions Near Railroad Tracks, pursuant to 2002
Acts, House File 2614.
Road Equipment Procurement and Utilization Study, pursuant to 2001 Acts, House
File 324.
December 9, 2002
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Midwest Regional Rail Passenger Initiative - notification that the report in
electronic form is available online.
December 10, 2002
CHILD ADVOCACY BOARD
CASA Annual Report for FY 2002.
December 12, 2002
DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS AND APPEALS
Annual Report for FY 2002, pursuant to Iowa Code section 7E.3 (4).
December 13, 2002
CHILD ADVOCACY BOARD
Report pertaining to the consolidation of the CASA program and the ICFCRB
program, pursuant to 2002 Acts, Senate File 2325.
December 16, 2002
BOARD OF REGENTS
Annual report pertaining to the ISU land sale - notification that the report in
electronic form is available online.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2003 - 2007 Transportation Improvement Program - notification that the report in
electronic form is available online.
December 17, 2002
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Recommendations to the Legislature on the Pilot for Implementation of Career
Path, pursuant to 2002 Acts, House File 2549.
December 18, 2002
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Team-Based Variable Pay: Report of the Iowa Pilot Project, pursuant to 2001 Acts,
Senate File 476.
December 19, 2002
BOARD OF REGENTS
Report from the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics to the General Assembly,
pursuant to Iowa Code section 263A.13.
December 23, 2002
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
2002 Iowa Workforce Development Annual Surcharge Office Report, pursuant to
Iowa Code section 96.7.
December 27, 2002
BOARD OF REGENTS
Report on the Iowa Medicaid Pharmaceutical Case Management Program
Evaluation, pursuant to 1999 Acts, chapter 203, section 7.15.
December 31, 2002
PROGRAM ELIMINATION COMMISSION
Final Report, pursuant to 2002 Acts, House File 2627, section 217.
January 7, 2003
TREASURER OF STATE
Annual report of the Tobacco Settlement Authority - notification that the report in
electronic form is available online.
January 9, 2003
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD
Customer Contribution Fund Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 476.66.
January 10, 2003
MUNICIPAL FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF IOWA
Annual Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2002.
AGENCY ICN REPORTS
December 6, 2002
IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Iowa Communications Network (ICN) Usage for FY 2002, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8D.10.
December 10, 2002
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Iowa Communications Network (ICN) Usage for FY 2002, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8D.10.
January 3, 2003
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Iowa Communications Network (ICN) Usage for FY 2002, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8D.10.
IOWA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION
Iowa Communications Network (ICN) Usage for FY 2002, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8D.10.
January 6, 2003
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Iowa Communications Network (ICN) Usage for FY 2002, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8D.10.
DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES
Iowa Communications Network (ICN) Usage for FY 2002, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8D.10.
January 9, 2003
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC DEFENSE
Iowa Communications Network (ICN) Usage for FY 2002, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8D.10.
RESIGNATIONS FROM OFFICE
The following resignations were received subsequent to the
adjournment of the 2002 Session of the Seventy-ninth General
Assembly:
December 3, 2002
Honorable Tom Vilsack
Governor of Iowa
Statehouse
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
RE: Senate Resignation
Dear Governor Vilsack:
I have been elected by the great people of the Fifth Congressional District of Iowa to
serve them in the United States Congress. Therefore, and in accordance with Iowa
Code chapter 69.4(2), I hereby submit my resignation from the Iowa Senate (District
26), effective as of today.
Although we have identified a number of philosophical disagreements over the years,
we share a commitment to the people of this great state. As we carry out our
respective duties, I trust that I will have your hand and ear as you have mine. We
have each pledged to work to grow our economy. My focus will continue to be on
transportation, education, and high-speed telecommunications. I pledge to work
together on these and any issues that provide for a better future for our children and
grandchildren.
The honor of my life has been my daily service to Iowans as a state senator. Service in
the United States Congress cannot diminish that honor. I look forward to the
upcoming years and the opportunity to build a network of cooperation from
Washington, D.C., to Des Moines, and to Iowa’s new Fifth Congressional District.
Respectfully,
Senator Steve King
Iowa Senate District 26
Congressman-Elect, Iowa District #5
ALSO:
December 5, 2002
The Honorable Tom Vilsack
Governor of Iowa
Statehouse
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
RE: Senate Resignation
Dear Governor Vilsack:
My appointment as interim director of the Department of General Services, State of
Iowa, effective December 6, 2002, requires that I resign my position as State Senator.
Therefore, and in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 69.4(2), I hereby submit my
resignation from the Iowa Senate, District 22, effective at the end of the day today and
with no break in service as an employee of the State of Iowa. It has been an honor to
represent the people of Scott County and to work on issues important to the people of
Iowa.
Sincerely,
Patrick J. Deluhery
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES AND ADMINISTRATION
MADAM PRESIDENT: Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, adopted by
the Seventy-ninth General Assembly, 2001 Session, your committee on Rules and
Administration submits the following names of officers and employees of the Senate for
the Eightieth General Assembly, 2003 Session, and their respective classifications,
grades, and steps:
CLASS GRADE STEP
Secretary of the Senate Mike Marshall P-FT $96,179 annual
Sr. Assistant Secretary Cynthia A. Clingan P-FT 41 6
of the Senate
Sr. Administrative Tom Cope P-FT 38 6
Assistant to Leader
Administrative Assistant Andy Warren P-FT 35 2
to Leader III
Administrative Assistant Jennifer Dumas P-FT 27 3
to Leader
Secretary to Leader Vicki Iverson S-O 19 2
Sr. Administrative Kaye Lozier P-FT 38 6
Assistant to President
Sr. Administrative Becky Beach P-FT 38 6
Assistant to President
Sr. Administrative Eric Bakker P-FT 38 2
Assistant to Leader
Confidential Secretary Debbie Kattenhorn P-FT 27 2
to Leader
Caucus Staff Director Petricia Ward P-FT 38 6
Sr. Legis. Research Analyst Carolann Jensen P-FT 38 6
Sr. Legis. Research Analyst Pamela Dugdale P-FT 38 6
Legis. Research Analyst I Jim Friedrich P-FT 29 5
Legis. Research Analyst I Kimberly Steenhoek P-FT 29 1
Legis. Research Analyst Thomas Ashworth P-FT 27 2
Legis. Research Analyst Joshua Bronsink P-FT 27 2
Legis. Research Analyst Daren Jaques P-FT 27 2
Legis. Research Analyst Peter Matthes P-FT 27 1
Research Assistant Anissa Cowley P-FT 24 2
Caucus Staff Director Ron Parker P-FT 38 6
Sr. Legis. Research Analyst Theresa Kehoe P-FT 38 6
Sr. Legis. Research Analyst Steve T. Conway P-FT 38 6
Legis. Research Analyst I Rusty Martin P-FT 29 5
Legis. Research Analyst I Julie Simon P-FT 29 5
Legis. Research Analyst I Kerry Wright P-FT 29 4
Legis. Research Analyst Bridget Godes P-FT 27 2
Legis. Research Analyst Jace Mikels P-FT 27 1
Secretary Alison Doherty S-O 15 1
Confidential Secretary Lori Bristol P-FT 32 6
to Secretary II
Administrative Secretary Stacy Beattie S-O 21 2
to Secretary
Sr. Journal Editor K’Ann Brandt P-FT 30 3
Journal Editor I Janet Hawkins P-FT 22 4
Asst. Journal Editor Megan Thompson P-FT 19 3
Sr. Finance Officer II Linda Laurenzo P-FT 35 4
Finance Officer II Lois Brownell P-FT 27 5
Assistant to Legal Counsel Patricia Willemssen S-O 19 1
Sr. Indexer Kathy Olah P-FT 28 3
Indexer II/Rec. and Supply Kathleen Curoe P-FT 25 6
Switchboard Operator JoAnn Larson S-O 14 1
Bill Clerk Jay Mosher S-O 14 4
Postmaster Svend Christensen S-O 12 6
Sergeant-at-Arms II Bill Krieg S-O 20 3
Asst. Sergeant-at-Arms Tom Sheldahl S-O 14 3
Doorkeeper Gerald Carlson S-O 11 1
Doorkeeper Robert Langbehn S-O 11 4
Doorkeeper Frank Loeffel S-O 11 2
Doorkeeper Dick Rosonke S-O 11 1
Doorkeeper Kermit Tannatt S-O 11 3
Doorkeeper Bob White S-O 11 1
Legislative Secretary John Audlehelm S-O 16 1
Legislative Secretary Anne Marie Burnett S-O 16 3
Legislative Secretary Donna Courtney S-O 16 1
Legislative Secretary Brian Flaherty (2/12) S-O 18 1
Legislative Secretary Faye Fraise S-O 17 6
Legislative Secretary Jean Furler S-O 17 1
Legislative Secretary Madonna Hauge S-O 15 4
Legislative Secretary Diane Hoffman S-O 16 1
Legislative Secretary Audrey Gibson S-O 16 6+2
Legislative Secretary Barbara Jones S-O 16 2
Legislative Secretary Kay Kibbie S-O 18 5
Legislative Secretary Katie Koberg S-O 16 1
Legislative Secretary Ellen Larson S-O 16 3
Legislative Secretary John Larson S-O 16 2
Legislative Secretary William Nelson (1/13) S-O 18 1
Legislative Secretary Dorothy Potthoff S-O 16 6+2
Legislative Secretary Emily Putney S-O 16 1
Legislative Secretary LuAnn Randleman S-O 17 5
Legislative Secretary John Ryan S-O 17 1
Legislative Secretary Heidi Seng S-O 16 1
Legislative Secretary Virginia Sourbeer S-O 17 2
Legislative Secretary Jennie Stewart S-O 15 1
Legislative Secretary Nikki Thompson S-O 16 1
Legislative Secretary Sara Throener S-O 16 1
Legislative Secretary Martha Ullem S-O 17 3
Legislative Secretary Ann Warren S-O 16 1
Legislative Secretary Joanne Wengert S-O 16 6
Legislative Secretary Jo Ann West S-O 18 6+2
Legislative Secretary Carol Wieck S-O 16 1
Legislative Secretary Charles Wishman S-O 18 1
Legis. Committee Secretary Mary Lou Aspengren S-O 18 3
Legis. Committee Secretary David Boettger S-O 18 2
Legis. Committee Secretary Susan Cowden S-O 18 3
Legis. Committee Secretary Vicki Davis S-O 18 5
Legis. Committee Secretary Judy Dierenfeld S-O 17 2
Legis. Committee Secretary Alyce Elmitt S-O 18 6+2
Legis. Committee Secretary Gerry Gaskill S-O 18 2
Legis. Committee Secretary Paula Houser S-O 18 3
Legis. Committee Secretary Marce Huhn S-O 18 2
Legis. Committee Secretary LeAnn Jesina S-O 18 2
Legis. Committee Secretary Kim Kopacek S-O 18 1
Legis. Committee Secretary Jennifer Long S-O 18 2
Legis. Committee Secretary Amy Meyer S-O 17 1
Legis. Committee Secretary Joel Oswald S-O 18 2
Legis. Committee Secretary Jan Veenstra S-O 18 3
Legis. Committee Secretary Beverly Walsmith S-O 18 2
Legis. Committee Secretary Betty Wise S-O 17 6+2
Page Erica Barbour S-O 9 1
Page Lucas Beenken S-O 9 1
Page Michelle Burns S-O 9 1
Page Craig Buske S-O 9 1
Page Kenneth Doss S-O 9 1
Page Kristina Hauge S-O 9 1
Page Susan Hildebrand S-O 9 1
Page Kristin Irwin S-O 9 1
Page Abigail Kiernan S-O 9 1
Page Jenafer Kovacevich S-O 9 1
Page Hannah Mahan S-O 9 1
Page Kristy Palmer S-O 9 1
Page Jaron Rosien S-O 9 1
Page Matthew Schwieger S-O 9 1
Page Eva Sersland S-O 9 1
Page Brea Tschopp S-O 9 1
Page Chelsea White S-O 9 1
Page JoAnna Woodley S-O 9 1
STEWART E. IVERSON, JR., Chair
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES AND ADMINISTRATION
MADAM PRESIDENT: Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, adopted by
the Seventy-ninth General Assembly, 2001 Session, the committee on Rules and
Administration submits the following increases, reclassifications, and the effective
dates of Senate employees:
Sr. Admin. Asst. to Ldr. Tom Cope Step 5 to Step 6
Effective 7/02
Admin. Asst. to Ldr. Jennifer Dumas Step 2 to Step 3
Effective 3/02
Sr. Legis. Research Analyst Pam Dugdale Step 5 to Step 6
Effective 5/02
Legis. Research Analyst I Angela Dorsey Step 3 to Step 4
Effective 4/02
RESIGNED
Effective 12/19/02
Legis. Research Analyst I Jim Friedrich Step 3 to Step 4
Effective 1/02
Legis. Research Analyst Tom Ashworth Step 1 to Step 2
Effective 2/02
Legis. Research Analyst Josh Bronsink Step 1 to Step 2
Effective 3/02
Legis. Research Analyst Daren Jacques Step 1 to Step 2
Effective 2/02
Sr. Admin. Asst to Ldr. Rebecca Beach Step 5 to Step 6
Effective 7/02
Sr. Admin. Asst. to Ldr. Kaye Lozier Step 5 to Step 6
Effective 7/02
Sr. Admin. Asst. to Ldr. Eric Bakker Step 1 to Step 2
Effective 6/02
Legis. Research Analyst I James Fitzgerald RESIGNED
Effective 6/6/02
Legis. Research Analyst I Julie Simon Step 4 to Step 5
Effective 1/03
Legis. Research Analyst I Kerry Wright Step 3 to Step 4
Effective 7/02
Legis. Research Analyst I Rusty Martin Step 4 to Step 5
Effective 8/02
Legis. Research Analyst Bridget Godes Step 1 to Step 2
Effective 3/02
Conf. Sec. to Ldr. Debbie Kattenhorn Step 2 to Step 3
Effective 1/03
Sr. Finance Officer II Linda Laurenzo Step 3 to Step 4
Effective 6/02
Finance Officer II Lois Brownell Step 4 to Step 5
Effective 6/02
Sr. Journal Editor K’Ann Brandt Step 2 to Step 3
Effective 6/02
Editor I Janet Hawkins Step 3 to Step 4
Effective 6/02
Asst. Journal Editor Megan Thompson Step 2 to Step 3
Effective 6/02
Sr. Indexer Kathy Olah Step 2 to Step 3
Effective 6/02
Indexer II/Rec. and Supply Kathleen Curoe Step 5 to Step 6
Effective 6/02
Doorkeeper Gerald Carlson Step 1 to Step 2
Effective 4/11/03
Doorkeeper Richard Rosonke Step 1 to Step 2
Effective 4/11/03
Doorkeeper Bob White Step 1 to Step 2
Effective 4/11/03
Switchboard Operator JoAnn Larson Step 1 to Step 2
Effective 4/11/03
Sergeant-at-Arms II Bill Krieg Step 3 to Step 4
Effective 4/11/03
Asst. to Legal Counsel Patricia Willemssen Step 1 to Step 2
Effective 3/14/03
Legis. Committee Secretary Susan Cowden Step 3 to Step 4
Effective 2/14/03
Legis. Committee Secretary Marce Huhn Step 2 to Step 3
Effective 2/14/03
Legislative Secretary Virginia Sourbeer Step 2 to Step 3
Effective 2/14/03
Legislative Secretary Jan Veenstra Step 3 to Step 4
Effective 2/14/03
STEWART E. IVERSON, JR. Chair
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE
MADAM PRESIDENT: Pursuant to Section 2.10, Code 2003, the following has
been determined to be the mileage to which senators are entitled for the Eightieth
General Assembly:
NAME ROUND TRIP MILES
Angelo, Jeff 144
Beall, Daryl 188
Behn, Jerry 94
Black, Dennis H. 104
Boettger, Nancy J. 222
Bolkcom, Joe 236
Brunkhorst, Bob 240
Connolly, Mike 400
Courtney, Thomas 380
Dearden, Dick 0
Dotzler, Bill 226
Drake, Richard 306
Dvorsky, Robert E. 224
Fraise, Eugene 369
Gaskill, E. Thurman 250
Gronstal, Michael E. 270
Hatch, Jack 0
Holveck, Jack 0
Horn, Wally E. 250
Hosch, Julie 350
Houser, Hubert 252
Iverson, Stewart, Jr. 152
Johnson, David 458
Kibbie, John P. 344
Kramer, Mary E. 28
Kreiman, Keith 204
Lamberti, Jeff 0
Larson, Charles, Jr. 270
Lundby, Mary A. 272
McCoy, Matt 0
McKibben, Larry 110
McKinley, Paul 124
Miller, David 220
Putney, John 150
Quirmbach, Herman 75
Ragan, Amanda 240
Redfern, Donald B. 210
Rehberg, Kitty 272
Schuerer, Neal 212
Seng, Joe 334
Seymour, James 254
Shull, Doug 34
Sievers, Bryan 324
Stewart, Roger 384
Tinsman, Maggie 360
Veenstra, Kenneth 480
Warnstadt, Steve 400
Wieck, Ron 396
Zieman, Mark 410
KENNETH VEENSTRA, Chair
JAMES SEYMOUR
MICHAEL CONNOLLY
STEVE WARNSTADT
REPORT OF COMMITTEE MEETING
RULES AND ADMINISTRATION
Convened: January 13, 2003, 9:45 a.m.
Members Present: Iverson, Chair; Kramer, Vice Chair; Gronstal, Ranking Member;
Boettger, Courtney, Drake, Dvorsky, Gaskill, Putney, Ragan, and Sievers.
Members Absent: None.
Committee Business: Approved lists of changes, reclassifications, and resignations
over the interim, officers’ and employees’ grades and steps, and staff directors’
recommended personnel actions. Amended and passed to the calendar a Senate
resolution to provide rules for the Senate for the 80th General Assembly.
Recessed: 10:00 a.m.
Reconvened: 11:45 a.m.
Adjourned: 12:00 p.m.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION
Senate Resolution 1, by committee on Rules and Administration,
a resolution relating to permanent rules of the Senate for the
Eightieth General Assembly.
Read first time under Rule 28 and placed on calendar.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
Senate File 1, by Warnstadt, a bill for an act allocating moneys to
the Iowa Lewis and Clark bicentennial fund and providing an
effective date.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on
Appropriations.
Senate File 2, by Angelo, a bill for an act requiring municipal
water utilities to refund deposits to account holders under certain
circumstances.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on Local
Government.
Senate File 3, by Johnson, a bill for an act relating to the
inclusion of certain information in a termination of pregnancy report.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee Human
Resources.
Senate File 4, by McKibben, a bill for an act increasing the
exemption for pension and retirement income for purposes of state
individual income tax and providing a retroactive applicability date.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on Ways
and Means.
Senate File 5, by Rehberg, a bill for an act authorizing school
districts to deduct and pay fees for membership in not-for-profit
professional education associations.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on
Education.
Senate File 6, by Johnson, a bill for an act providing that certain
financial information of certain foundations which support state
board of regents institutions is a public record.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on
Education.
Senate File 7, by Johnson, a bill for an relating to controlled
burns of demolished buildings.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on Local
Government.
STUDY BILL RECEIVED
SSB 1001 Judiciary
Providing for a .08 blood alcohol concentration limit for motor
vehicle operating while intoxicated offenses.
SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT
SSB 1001
JUDICIARY: Redfern, Chair; Kreiman and Larson
COMMITTEE REPORT
RULES AND ADMINISTRATION
Final Bill Action: SENATE RESOLUTION 1, a bill for an act relating to permanent
rules of the Senate for the Eightieth General Assembly.
Recommendation: APPROVED COMMITTEE BILL.
Final Vote: Ayes, 11: Iverson, Kramer, Gronstal, Boettger, Courtney, Drake,
Dvorsky, Gaskill, Putney, Ragan, and Sievers. Nays, none. Present, none. Absent,
none.
Fiscal Note: NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.
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