Senate Journal: Tuesday, January 28, 2003
JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
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SIXTEENTH CALENDAR DAY
TENTH SESSION DAY
Senate Chamber
Des Moines, Iowa, Tuesday, January 28, 2003
The Senate met in regular session at 8:31 a.m., President
Pro Tempore Angelo presiding.
Prayer was offered by the Reverend Dan Witkowski, pastor of
St. John’s Lutheran Church in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the guest
of Senator Seng.
The Journal of Monday, January 27, 2003, was approved.
Senator Tinsman offered tribute to Senator Lyle Zieman, former
member of the Senate from Allamakee County, Postville, Iowa, who
passed away on January 25, 2003. Senator Tinsman read the
following poems written by Senator Lyle Zieman:
LIFE’S JOURNEY
When we come to the end
of life’s journey’s lane
And we gaze at the sunset
and in joy explain
that after the sunset
comes the bright morn
and ask of the Lord
that we will be reborn.
May we meet our friends
that have long been passed
and thanks to the Lord
we have held to His grasp
Let us think of the joys
we have to use
and they continue
as He shall choose.
NO MORE CLOUDS
I’m sure there’ve been times in all our lives,
when we felt we would like to turn back.
But this, my friends, is the impossible task
for we all must face the facts.
It’s up to us to accept and cope
the hardships we’ve endured
and not be overcome by some fantastic lure.
But with faith and hope in that ray of light
that is trying to come through our door
May we open it wide and let it shine in,
so the clouds will be no more.
A moment of silence was observed by the Senate in memory of
Senator Lyle Zieman.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Senator Veenstra, the Senate adjourned at 8:44 a.m.
until 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2003.
APPENDIX
The following appointments were announced on January 27, 2003:
APPOINTMENTS BY THE SENATE MAJORITY
AND MINORITY LEADERS
*Indicates appointment mandated by statute
IOWA LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
(Iowa Code section 2.41) (Expires 2/1/2005)
*Stewart E. Iverson, Jr., Vice Chair
*Mary Kramer
*Jeff Angelo
*Michael E. Gronstal
* Jeff Lamberti
*Robert E. Dvorsky
Nancy Boettger
Joe Bolkcom
Mike Connolly
John Putney
Amanda Ragan
Neal Schuerer
IOWA LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL COMMITTEES
(Iowa Code section 2.45) (Expires 2/1/2005)
ADMINISTRATION INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Jeff Angelo, Vice Chair Nancy Boettger, Chair
Mike Connolly Dennis H. Black
Neal Schuerer Gene Fraise
Jack Holveck
CAPITAL PROJECTS Hubert Houser
John Putney
*Jeff Lamberti, Vice Chair Maggie Tinsman
Nancy Boettger
Joe Bolkcom SERVICE
Robert E. Dvorsky
Mary Kramer Mary Kramer, Chair
Jeff Angelo
FISCAL Michael E. Gronstal
*Jeff Lamberti, Chair STUDIES
*Joe Bolkcom
*Robert E. Dvorsky Stewart E. Iverson, Jr., Chair
*Larry McKibben Nancy Boettger
Neal Schuerer Michael E. Gronstal
Mary Kramer
Amanda Ragan
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:
January 28, 2003
BOARD OF REGENTS
Beginning Farmer Center Annual Report — notification that the report in
electronic form is available online.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Report on Pay for Stay during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2001 — notification
that the report in electronic form is available online.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
The Secretary of the Senate issued the following certificates of
recognition:
Samuel Steven Becker, Storm Lake — For achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Senator Kettering (1/28/03).
Thomas O. Haukap, Lake View — For achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Senator
Kettering (1/28/03).
Irma Pullin, Waterloo — For celebrating your 95th birthday on January 22, 2003.
Senator Dotzler (1/28/03).
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
ETHICS
Convened: January 27, 2003, 4:30 p.m.
Members Present: Drake, Chair; Kibbie, Ranking Member; Connolly and McKibben.
Members Absent: Redfern, Vice Chair; and Dearden (both excused).
Committee Business: Approved SSBs 1014 and 1015.
Adjourned: 4:40 p.m.
JUDICIARY
Convened: January 27, 2003, 3:35 p.m.
Members Present: Redfern, Chair; Kreiman, Ranking Member; Boettger, Fraise,
Holveck, Horn, Kettering, Lamberti, McKibben, Miller, Putney, and Quirmbach.
Members Absent: Larson, Vice Chair; McCoy and Tinsman (all excused).
Committee Business: Subcommittee assignments.
Adjourned: 3:40 p.m.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS
Senate Joint Resolution 1, by Kramer and Iverson, a joint
resolution authorizing the temporary use and consumption of wine in
the State Capitol in conjunction with the awards ceremony of the
World Food Prize Foundation.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on Rules
and Administration.
Senate Resolution 3, by committee on Ethics, a resolution
relating to the Senate Code of Ethics governing the conduct of
members of the Senate in relation to their senatorial duties during
the Eightieth General Assembly.
Read first time under Rule 28 and placed on calendar.
Senate Resolution 4, by committee on Ethics, a resolution
relating to the Senate Rules Governing Lobbyists and their
interactions with the Senate and members of the Senate during the
Eightieth General Assembly.
Read first time under Rule 28 and placed on calendar.
Senate Resolution 5, by Iverson and Gronstal, a resolution
designating January 29, 2003, as Iowa Insurance Day.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on Rules
and Administration.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
Senate File 52, by Rehberg, a bill for an act providing for a valid
marital property order under the Iowa public employee’s retirement
system.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on State
Government.
Senate File 53, by Connolly, a bill for an act relating to city or
county civil service commissions.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on Local
Government.
Senate File 54, by Connolly, a bill for an act specifying that
health insurance benefits for retirees are included within the topic of
insurance as a mandatory subject of bargaining for public employees.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on State
Government.
Senate File 55, by Lundby, a bill for an act modifying allocations
and apportionments of road use tax funds.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on
Transportation.
Senate File 56, by Tinsman, a bill for an act relating to delivery of
voted absentee ballots to the commissioner’s office.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on State
Government.
Senate File 57, by Angelo, a bill for an act relating to the various
duties of the county treasurer.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on Local
Government.
Senate File 58, by Tinsman, Lundby, and Holveck, a bill for an
act relating to third-party payment of health care coverage costs for
biologically based mental illness treatment services.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on
Commerce.
Senate File 59, by Tinsman, a bill for an act requiring
establishment of county child protection assistance teams.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on
Human Resources.
STUDY BILLS RECEIVED
SSB 1022 Local Government
Allowing county recorders to collect fees for planning and
implementation of electronic recording and transactions and for
development of electronic access websites.
SBB 1023 Commerce
Relating to financial services business licensing and regulation,
providing criminal and civil penalties, and providing an effective
date.
SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Senate File 51
JUDICIARY: Boettger, Chair; Kettering and McCoy
SSB 1022
LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Angelo, Chair; Houser and McCoy
SSB 1023
COMMERCE: Angelo, Chair; Warnstadt and Wieck
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ETHICS
Final Bill Action: SENATE RESOLUTION 3 (SSB 1015), a resolution relating to the
Senate Code of Ethics governing the conduct of members of the Senate in relation to
their senatorial duties during the Eightieth General Assembly.
Recommendation: APPROVED COMMITTEE BILL.
Final Vote: Ayes, 4: Drake, Kibbie, Connolly, and McKibben. Nays, none. Absent, 2:
Redfern and Dearden.
Fiscal Note: NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.
ALSO:
Final Bill Action: SENATE RESOLUTION 4 (SSB 1014), a resolution relating to the
Senate Rules Governing Lobbyists and their interactions with the Senate and members
of the Senate during the Eightieth General Assembly.
Recommendation: APPROVED COMMITTEE BILL.
Final Vote: Ayes, 4: Drake, Kibbie, Connolly, and McKibben. Nays, none. Absent, 2:
Redfern and Dearden.
Fiscal Note: NOT REQUIRED UNDER JOINT RULE 17.
AMENDMENT FILED
S-3006 S.F. 37 David Miller
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