Journal of the Senate

SECOND REGULAR SESSION


THIRTY-SECOND DAY--TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1996


     The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

     President Wilson in the Chair.

     The Chaplain offered the following prayer:

     Heavenly Father, Jesus taught us, "Where your treasure is there your heart is also." Lord, help us to establish priorities concerning what is most important to us. Keep our hearts and minds focused on matters that are really important. Keep us from majoring on minors instead of working on majors. Amen.

     The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.

     A quorum being established, the Senate proceeded with its business.

     The Journal of the previous day was read and approved.

     The following Senators were present during the day's proceedings:

Present--Senators
BanksBentleyCaskeyClay
CurlsDePascoEhlmannFlotron
GoodeGravesHouseHoward
JohnsonKenneyKinderKlarich
LybyerMathewsonMaxwellMcKenna
MeltonMuellerQuickRohrbach
RussellSchneiderScottSims
SingletonStaplesTrepplerWestfall
Wiggins--33
Absent with leave--Senators Moseley--1
The Lieutenant Governor was present.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

     The following Bill and Joint Resolution were read the 1st time and 1,000 copies ordered printed:

     SB 949--By Rohrbach.

     An Act to repeal sections 33.285 and 33.577, RSMo 1994, relating to state financial administration, with a conditional effective date.

     SJR 41--By Sims.

     Joint Resolution submitting to the qualified voters of Missouri, an amendment repealing sections 22(a) and 22(b) of article I of the Constitution of Missouri relating to juries, and adopting two new sections in lieu thereof relating to the same subject.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS

     Senator Mathewson moved that SCR 19, with SCA 1, be taken up for adoption, which motion prevailed.

     SCA 1 was taken up.

     Senator Mathewson moved that the above amendment be adopted, which motion prevailed.

     On motion of Senator Mathewson, SCR 19, as amended, was adopted by the following vote:

Yeas--Senators
BanksBentleyCaskeyClay
CurlsDePascoEhlmannFlotron
GoodeGravesHowardJohnson
KenneyKinderKlarichLybyer
MathewsonMaxwellMcKennaMelton
MuellerQuickRohrbachRussell
ScottSimsSingletonStaples
TrepplerWestfallWiggins--31
Nays--Senators--None
Absent--Senators
HouseSchneider--2
Absent with leave--Senator Moseley--1

SENATE BILLS FOR PERFECTION

     Senator Sims moved that SB 547, with SS No. 2 and SA 2 (pending), be called from the Informal Calendar and again taken up for perfection, which motion prevailed.

     SA 2 was again taken up.

     At the request of Senator Klarich, SA 2 was withdrawn.

     At the request of Senator Sims, SS No. 2 for SB 547 was withdrawn.

     Senator Sims offered SS No. 3 for SB 547, entitled:

SENATE SUBSTITUTE NO. 3 FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 547

     An Act to repeal sections 557.036, 558.018 and 558.021, RSMo 1994, and sections 566.607 and 566.610, RSMo Supp. 1995, relating to sex offender sentencing, and to enact in lieu thereof seven new sections relating to the same subject, with penalty provisions.

     Senator Sims moved that SS No. 3 for SB 547 be adopted, which motion prevailed.

     Senator Wiggins assumed the Chair.

     On motion of Senator Sims, SS No. 3 for SB 547 was declared perfected and ordered printed.

     Senator Ehlmann moved that SB 613 and SB 714, with SCS, be taken up for perfection, which motion prevailed.

     SCS for SBs 613 and 714, entitled:

SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILLS NOS. 613 and 714

     An Act to amend chapter 392, RSMo, by adding one new section relating to cable television services to occupants of certain properties.

     Was taken up.

     Senator Ehlmann moved that SCS for SBs 613 and 714 be adopted.

     Senator McKenna offered SA 1:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1

     Amend Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bills Nos. 613 and 714, Page 1, Section 392.172, Line 18, by deleting the "," comma after the word "owner" on said line and add in lieu thereof the following: "and an".

     Senator McKenna moved that the above amendment be adopted, which motion failed on a standing division vote.

     Senator Rohrbach offered SA 2:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2

     Amend Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bills Nos. 613 and 714, Page 2, Section 392.172, Lines 20-23, by deleting said lines in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

     "3. The cable television franchise installing such cable television facilities shall agree to pay a hook up fee of $50.00 per dwelling unit, plus a $10.00 usage fee per month per dwelling unit, for the use of the owner's property.

     Any damages caused by installation, operation or removal of such cable television facilities in excess of $50.00 shall be indemnified by the cable franchisee.".

     Senator Rohrbach moved that the above amendment be adopted.

     At the request of Senator Ehlmann, SB 613 and SB 714, with SCS and SA 2 (pending), were placed on the Informal Calendar.

SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS

     The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were read the second time and referred to the Committees indicated:

     SB 916--Public Health and Welfare.

     SB 917--Public Health and Welfare.

     SB 918--Insurance and Housing.

     SB 919--Elections, Pensions and Veterans' Affairs.

     SB 920--Insurance and Housing.

     SB 921--Public Health and Welfare.

     SB 922--Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence.

     SB 923--Transportation.

     SB 925--Agriculture and Local Government.

     SB 926--Education.

     SB 928--Agriculture and Local Government.

     SB 929--Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence.

     SB 930--Commerce and Environment.

     SB 931--Appropriations.

     SB 932--Public Health and Welfare.

     SB 933--Commerce and Environment.

     SB 935--Insurance and Housing.

     SB 936--Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence.

     SB 937--Aging, Families and Mental Health.

     SB 938--Public Health and Welfare.

     SB 939--Aging, Families and Mental Health.

     SB 940--Aging, Families and Mental Health.

     SB 941--Education.

     SB 942--Financial and Governmental Operations.

     SB 943--Agriculture and Local Government.

     SB 944--Transportation.

     SB 945--Agriculture and Local Government.

     SB 946--Ways and Means.

     SB 947--Aging, Families and Mental Health.

     SJR 37--Ways and Means.

     SJR 38--Ways and Means.

     SJR 39--Ways and Means.

     SJR 40--Ways and Means.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

     The following Bills were read the 1st time and 1,000 copies ordered printed:

     SB 950--By Schneider.

     An Act to repeal sections 374.700, 374.715, 374.725, 374.750 and 374.755, RSMo 1994, relating to regulation of bail bondsmen, and to enact in lieu thereof six new sections relating to the same subject.

     SB 951--By Ehlmann and Kenney.

     An Act to amend chapter 208, RSMo, by adding thereto sixteen new sections relating to a community partnership program.

RESOLUTIONS

     Senator DePasco offered Senate Resolution No. 894, regarding the Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Edward McAdam, Parkville, which was adopted.

     On motion of Senator Banks, the Senate recessed until 3:00 p.m.

RECESS

     The time of recess having expired, the Senate was called to order by Senator Wiggins.

RESOLUTIONS

     On behalf of Senator Moseley, Senator Banks offered Senate Resolution No. 895, regarding Gus H. Kolilis, which was adopted.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

     The following Bill was read the 1st time and 1,000 copies ordered printed:

     SB 952--By Mathewson.

     An Act to repeal section 198.439, RSMo 1994,

relating to nursing facility reimbursement allowance, and to enact one new section relating to the same subject.

SENATE BILLS FOR PERFECTION

     Senator Ehlmann moved that SB 613 and SB 714, with SCS and SA 2 (pending), be called from the Informal Calendar and again taken up for perfection, which motion prevailed.

     SA 2 was again taken up.

     Senator Rohrbach moved that the above amendment be adopted, which motion failed.

     Senator Klarich offered SA 3, which was read:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 3

     Amend Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bills Nos. 613 and 714, Page 2, Section 372.172, Line 23, by adding at the end thereof the following:

     "4. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, the owner of said residential dwelling hereunder may authorize any competing franchise cable provider access to such service delivery to the exclusion of any other provider.".

     Senator Klarich moved that the above amendment be adopted, which motion failed on a standing division vote.

     Senator Quick assumed the Chair.

     Senator Wiggins resumed the Chair.

     Senator Ehlmann moved that SCS for SBs 613 and 714 be adopted, which motion prevailed.

     On motion of Senator Ehlmann, SCS for SBs 613 and 714 was declared perfected and ordered printed.

     Senator Quick moved that SB 676 be taken up for perfection, which motion prevailed.

     Senator Quick offered SA 1:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1

     Amend Senate Bill No. 676, Page 1, In the Title, Line 2, by striking "and 206.110" and inserting in lieu thereof the following: ", 206.110 and 206.157"; and further on line 4, by striking the word "four" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "five"; and

     Further amend said bill, page 1, section A, line 1, by striking "and 206.110" and inserting in lieu thereof the following: ", 206.110 and 206.157"; and further on line 2 by striking the word "four" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "five"; and further on line 3, by striking "and 206.110" and inserting in lieu thereof the following: ", 206.110 and 206.157"; and

     Further amend said bill, page 6, section 206.110, line 74, by inserting after said line, the following:

     "206.157. 1. A hospital district may[, in the manner provided in subsection 2 of this section,] sell and convey property of the district, both real and personal, in the manner provided in subsection 2 of this section for real property and in the manner provided in subsection 3 of this section for personal property, which is no longer needed by the district to carry out the purposes for which the district was organized, including hospital buildings and grounds which have been adequately replaced by other hospital buildings and grounds, provided that all bonds of the district, whether general obligation bonds constituting a lien on the property no longer needed, or revenue bonds constituting a lien on the revenue arising from the operation of such property, have been paid in full; or a sum sufficient to pay all of such bonds, together with interest accrued or to accrue thereon, together with any other items of expense provided in such bonds, is deposited with the fiscal agent named in the bonds for the purpose of full payment; or consent in writing is obtained from all of the holders of the bonds.

     2. [Upon filing with the county clerk of the county in which the original petition to organize the district was filed a certified copy of a resolution adopted by the board of directors of the hospital district to sell specified property of the district, setting forth the reasons why the property is no longer needed by the district and the manner in which the conditions of the provisions in subsection 1 of this section have been satisfied, the clerk shall present the resolution to the county commission. If the commission is satisfied that the statements in the resolution are true and valid, it shall by order entered of record approve the resolution. The board of directors of the district may then proceed to sell and convey the property. The deed shall be executed under the hand and seal of the secretary of the board of directors of the hospital district for and on behalf of the hospital district, and shall be sufficient to convey to the purchaser all the right, title, interest and estate which the hospital district has in the property.] Upon receipt of a request for sale of excess real property, the board of directors of the hospital district shall review the reasons why the specified real property is no longer needed by the hospital district and the manner in which the conditions of the provisions of subsection 1 of this section have been satisfied. If the board of directors is satisfied that the statements and the reasons are true and valid, it shall adopt a resolution approving the sale or other disposition of the specified real property. A certified copy of the board of director's adopted resolution to sell or otherwise dispose of specified real property of the district shall be filed with the county clerk of the county in which the original petition to organize the district was filed. If the court is satisfied that the statements in the resolution are true and valid, it shall by order approve the resolution. The board of directors of the hospital district shall then proceed to sell, convey or otherwise dispose of the specified real property pursuant to the terms of the resolution adopted by the board of directors. The deed shall be executed under the hand and seal of the secretary of the board of directors of the hospital district for and on behalf of the hospital district and shall be sufficient to convey to purchaser or other recipient all the right, title, interest and estate which the hospital district has in the specified real property.

     3. Upon receipt of a request for sale of excess personal property, the board of directors of the hospital district shall review the reasons why the specified personal property is no longer needed by the hospital district and the manner in which the conditions of the provisions of subsection 1 of this section have been satisfied. If the board of directors is satisfied that the statements and the reasons are true and valid, it shall adopt a resolution approving the sale or other disposition of the specified personal property. The board of directors of the hospital district shall then proceed to sell, convey or otherwise dispose of the specified personal property pursuant to the terms of the resolution adopted by the board of directors. Any bill of sale required shall be executed under the hand and seal of the secretary of the board of directors of the hospital district for and on behalf of the hospital district and shall be sufficient to convey to purchaser or other recipient all the right, title, interest and estate which the hospital district has in the specified personal property.

     [3.] 4. The proceeds from the sale of the real or personal property remaining after the expenses of the [sale of the] property have been paid shall be placed in the treasury of the district and used to carry out the purposes for which the district was organized.".

     Senator Quick moved that the above amendment be adopted, which motion prevailed.

     At the request of Senator Quick, SB 676, as amended, was placed on the Informal Calendar.

     Senator Howard moved that SB 569, with SCS, be taken up for perfection, which motion prevailed.

     SCS for SB 569, entitled:

SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 569

     An Act to repeal sections 210.150, 210.152 and 210.183, RSMo 1994, relating to reports of child abuse or neglect, and to enact in lieu thereof three new sections relating to the same subject.

     Was taken up.

     Senator Howard moved that SCS for SB 569 be adopted.

     Senator Howard offered SA 1:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1

     Amend Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 569, Page 6, Section 210.150, Line 161, by inserting immediately after "5." the following: "No person with access to records maintained pursuant to subsection 3 of this section shall use such records in any child custody or visitation proceeding.

     6. Except as provided in subdivision (8) of subsection 2 of this section, no employer shall have access to or use any employee's records, contained in the central registry or maintained by the division pursuant to subsection 3 of this section, for the purpose of hiring, promoting, firing, reassigning, demoting or making any other personnel decisions regarding such employee.

     7.".

     Senator Howard moved that the above amendment be adopted, which motion prevailed.

     Senator Kenney offered SA 2:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2

     Amend Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 569, Page 6, Section 210.152, Line 17, by inserting immediately after "(3)" the following: "Any person, official or institution intentionally filing a false report shall be subject to the penalty provisions as provided by section 210.165. In addition, in the case of court adjudication as provided by section 210.165, any person or official employed by the division intentionally filing a false report of child abuse or neglect shall be subject to the following:

     (a) Suspension of employment not to exceed three months for a first offense;

     (b) Termination of employment for a second offense.

     (4)"; and further amend line 20, by striking "(4)" and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "(5)".

     Senator Kenney moved that the above amendment be adopted, which motion prevailed.

     Senator Howard moved that SCS for SB 569, as amended, be adopted, which motion prevailed.

     On motion of Senator Howard, SCS for SB 569, as amended, was declared perfected and ordered printed.

     Senator Quick moved that SB 676, as amended, be called from the Informal Calendar and again taken up for perfection, which motion prevailed.

     Senator Caskey offered SA 2:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2

     Amend Senate Bill No. 676, Page 1, Section 96.196, Line 3, by inserting immediately after the word "activities" on said line, the following: ", except in counties of the third or fourth classification (other than the county in which the hospital is located) where there already exists a hospital organized pursuant to chapters 96, 205 or 206, RSMo; provided, however, that this exception shall not prohibit the continuation of existing activities otherwise allowed by law"; and

     Further amend said bill, page 1, section 205.160, line 2, by inserting after the word "counties," the following: "except in counties of the third or fourth classification (other than the county in which the hospital is located or is intended to be located) where there already exists a hospital organized pursuant to chapters 96, 205 or 206, RSMo; provided, however, that this exception shall not prohibit the continuation of existing activities allowed by law,"; and

     Further amend said bill, page 2, section 205.190, line 35, by inserting after the word "county," the following: "except in counties of the third or fourth classification (other than the county in which the hospital is located) where there already exists a hospital organized pursuant to chapters 96, 205 or 206, RSMo; provided, however, that this exception shall not prohibit the continuation of existing activities allowed by law,"; and

     Further amend said bill, page 4, section 206.110, line 2, by inserting after the word "district," the following: "except in counties of the third or fourth classification (other than the county or counties in which the district is located) where there already exists a hospital organized pursuant to chapters 96, 205 or 206, RSMo; provided, however, that this exception shall not prohibit the continuation of existing activities allowed by law,".

     Senator Caskey moved that the above amendment be adopted, which motion prevailed.

     On motion of Senator Quick, SB 676, as amended, was declared perfected and ordered printed.

     Senator Maxwell moved that SJR 29 be taken up for perfection, which motion prevailed.

     On motion of Senator Maxwell, SJR 29 was declared perfected and ordered printed.

     SB 572 was placed on the Informal Calendar.

     Senator Maxwell moved that SB 795, SB 542 and SB 563, with SCS, be taken up for perfection, which motion prevailed.

     SCS for SBs 795, 542 and 563, entitled:

SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILLS NOS. 795, 542 and 563

     An Act to repeal sections 137.073, 151.150, 163.011, 163.021 and 163.025, RSMo 1994, relating to state aid for public schools, and to enact in lieu thereof five new sections relating to the same subject.

     Was taken up.

     Senator Maxwell moved that SCS for SBs 795, 542 and 563 be adopted.

     Senator Maxwell offered SS for SCS for SBs 795, 542 and 563, entitled:

SENATE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILLS NOS. 795, 542 and 563

     An Act to repeal sections 137.073, 151.150, 163.011, 163.021, 163.025 and 164.073, RSMo 1994, relating to state aid for public schools, and to enact in lieu thereof five new sections relating to the same subject.

     Senator Maxwell moved that SS for SCS for SBs 795, 542 and 563 be adopted.

     Senator Johnson assumed the Chair.

     Senator Ehlmann offered SA 1:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1

     Amend Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bills Nos. 795, 542 and 563, page 12, Section 151.150, Line 1, by inserting immediately before said line the following:

     "143.171. 1. For all tax years beginning before January 1, 1994, for an individual taxpayer and for all tax years beginning before September 1, 1993, for a corporate taxpayer, the taxpayer shall be allowed a deduction for his federal income tax liability under chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code for the same taxable year for which the Missouri return is being filed after reduction for all credits thereon, except the credit for payments of federal estimated tax, the credit for the overpayment of any federal tax, and the credits allowed by the Internal Revenue Code by section 31 (tax withheld on wages), section 27 (tax of foreign country and United States possessions), and section 34 (tax on certain uses of gasoline, special fuels, and lubricating oils).

     2. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 1994, an individual taxpayer shall be allowed a deduction for his federal income tax liability under chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code for the same taxable year for which the Missouri return is being filed, not to exceed five thousand dollars on a single taxpayer's return or ten thousand dollars on a combined return, after reduction for all credits thereon, except the credit for payments of federal estimated tax, the credit for the overpayment of any federal tax, and the credits allowed by the Internal Revenue Code by section 31 (tax withheld on wages), section 27 (tax of foreign country and United States possessions), and section 34 (tax on certain uses of gasoline, special fuels, and lubricating oils).

     3. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 1997, an individual taxpayer shall be allowed a deduction for his federal income tax liability under chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code for the same taxable year for which the Missouri return is being filed, not to exceed six thousand dollars on a single taxpayer's return or twelve thousand dollars on a combined return, after reduction for all credits thereon, except the credit for payments of federal estimated tax, the credit for the overpayment of any federal tax, and the credits allowed by the Internal Revenue Code by section 31 (tax withheld on wages), section 27 (tax of foreign country and United States possessions), and section 34 (tax on certain uses of gasoline, special fuels, and lubricating oils).

     [3.] 4. For all tax years beginning on or after September 1, 1993, a corporate taxpayer shall be allowed a deduction for fifty percent of its federal income tax liability under chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code for the same taxable year for which the Missouri return is being filed after reduction for all credits thereon, except the credit for payments of federal estimated tax, the credit for the overpayment of any federal tax, and the credits allowed by the Internal Revenue Code by section 31 (tax withheld on wages), section 27 (tax of foreign country and United States possessions), and section 34 (tax on certain uses of gasoline, special fuels and lubricating oils).

     [4.] 5. If a federal income tax liability for a tax year prior to the applicability of sections 143.011 to 143.996 for which he was not previously entitled to a Missouri deduction is later paid or accrued, he may deduct the federal tax in the later year to the extent it would have been deductible if paid or accrued in the prior year."; and

     Further amend the title and enacting clause accordingly.

     Senator Ehlmann moved that the above amendment be adopted.

     Senator Lybyer raised the point of order that SA 1 is out of order in that it is not germane to the subject matter of the bill.

     The point of order was referred to the President Pro Tem, who took it under advisement, which placed the bills on the Informal Calendar.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS

     Senator Wiggins offered the following concurrent resolution, which was referred to the Committee on Rules, Joint Rules and Resolutions:

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23

     WHEREAS, the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri desires to convey property constituting a part of University Park in Kansas City, Jackson County to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation; and

     WHEREAS, Section 172.020, RSMo, provides that the conveyance of any land contained within a university campus must be approved by the general assembly by passage of a concurrent resolution signed by the governor; and

     WHEREAS, the property to be conveyed is more particularly described as follows:

     (1) All land to the west of Rockhill Road, approximately 3.5 acres;

     (2) Approximately 24 acres on the west end of the land to the east of Rockhill Road;

The University will retain ownership of approximately 10 contiguous acres to the immediate west of Troost Avenue; and

     WHEREAS, the property will be used by the Kauffman Foundation, including the Conservation Commission and the Powell Gardens, as described in their proposal to the Board of Curators on February 22, 1996; and

     WHEREAS, the Kauffman Foundation will pay the University of Missouri $12,000,000 at the time of conveyance of the properties; and

     WHEREAS, the University will provide access from Troost Avenue into the east edge of the property conveyed to the Kauffman Foundation. The University will use its approximately 10 acres for purposes generally compatible with the development by the Kauffman Foundation. Specific University uses may include academic and/or University research facilities, athletic facilities, and student housing; and

     WHEREAS, the proceeds from this transaction, to include the funds paid by the Kauffman Foundation and the land returned to the UMKC campus, will be valued and distributed by the University per the agreement with the University of Kansas City Trustees. From the proceeds from the Kauffman Foundation, $2.2 million will be used for two endowed chairs for the UMKC campus, with the specific disciplines to be determined by the Kauffman Foundation and the UMKC Chancellor. An additional $2 million from proceeds will be dedicated to funding a new multipurpose auditorium on the UMKC campus; the auditorium will be named by the Kauffman Foundation;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Second Regular Session of the 88th General Assembly, the House of Representatives concurring therein approves and authorizes the conveyance of the aforesaid real property by the Curators of the University of Missouri to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate be instructed to submit this resolution upon passage by both Houses of the General Assembly, to the governor for approval pursuant to section 172.020, RSMo, and that upon such approval to send a copy thereof to the Curators of the University of Missouri.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

     Senator DePasco, Chairman of the Committee on Elections, Pensions and Veterans' Affairs, submitted the following reports:

     Mr. President: Your Committee on Elections, Pensions and Veterans' Affairs, to which was referred SB 860, begs leave to report that it has considered the same and recommends that the Senate Committee Substitute No. 2, hereto attached, do pass and be placed on the Consent Calendar.

     Also,

     Mr. President: Your Committee on Elections, Pensions and Veterans' Affairs, to which was referred SB 598, begs leave to report that it has considered the same and recommends that the Senate Committee Substitute, hereto attached, do pass and be placed on the Consent Calendar.

     Senator Banks, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, Joint Rules and Resolutions, submitted the following report:

     Mr. President: Your Committee on Rules, Joint Rules and Resolutions, to which was referred SS No. 3 for SB 547, begs leave to report that it has examined the same and finds that the bill has been truly perfected and that the printed copies furnished the Senators are correct.

     Senator DePasco, Chairman of the Committee on Elections, Pensions and Veterans' Affairs, submitted the following report:

     Mr. President: Your Committee on Elections, Pensions and Veterans' Affairs, to which was referred SB 648, begs leave to report that it has considered the same and recommends that the bill do pass.

     Senator Quick, Chairman of the Committee on Financial and Governmental Operations, submitted the following report:

     Mr. President: Your Committee on Financial and Governmental Operations, to which was referred SB 905, begs leave to report that it has considered the same and recommends that the bill do pass.

     Senator Scott, Chairman of the Committee on Corrections and General Laws, submitted the following reports:

     Mr. President: Your Committee on Corrections and General Laws, to which was referred SB 898, begs leave to report that it has considered the same and recommends that the bill do pass.

     Also,

     Mr. President: Your Committee on Corrections and General Laws, to which was referred SB 510, begs leave to report that it has considered the same and recommends that the Senate Committee Substitute, hereto attached, do pass.

RESOLUTIONS

     Senator Wiggins offered Senate Resolution No. 896, regarding the death of John J. Fallon, Kansas City, which was adopted.

     Senator Wiggins offered Senate Resolution No. 897, regarding the death of Margaret Donahue Murphy, which was adopted.

INTRODUCTIONS OF GUESTS

     Senator Caskey introduced to the Senate, his brother, Leon and wife, Shirley Caskey and Jack and Shirley Gurney, Clinton.

     Senator Flotron introduced to the Senate, Penny Braun; Dr. Armon Yanders, Columbia; and Blake Williams, Kansas City.

     Senator Melton introduced to the Senate, the Physician of the Day, Robert Shaw, M.D. and his daughter, Kim, Willow Springs.

     Senator Caskey introduced to the Senate, Bob Mickey, Holden.

     On behalf of Senator Wiggins, the President introduced to the Senate, Mayor Jack Nesbitt, Sue Hofmann, Dick Strong, Penny Hoffman and former Representative Bob Sego, Raytown; and members of the Raytown Chamber of Commerce.

     Senator Bentley introduced to the Senate, Noah Lott, Billings; Brett McHenry, Vic Shelton, Kevin Robbins, Meredith Irvin, Pam Hogue, Paul Nahon and Jeff Gossman, Springfield; and Steve Villegas, Nixa.

     Senator Johnson introduced to the Senate, Barbara and Marilyn Maxwell, St. Joseph.

     On behalf of Senator Wiggins, the President introduced to the Senate, Tom Fritts, Michael Furey, Doug McCormick, Bev Hatley, Ken Bonar, Billy D. Tudor, Debbie and Marvin Vickroy, Kim Curtis, Vickie Robertson, Mark Leeper, Cheryl Kelley, Lisa Shoemaker, Jeff Greenway, Phyllis Edson, George Earl and Kenneth L. Cox, members of the South Kansas City and Grandview Chambers of Commerce.

     Senator Kenney introduced to the Senate, Meghan, Dustin, Morghan and Stacee Harp and Norma Bratland, Lee's Summit; and Meghan, Dustin and Morghan were made honorary pages.

     Senator Rohrbach introduced to the Senate, Rick Clark, Mary Lee Roberts and Don Downing, Cole County; and Carol Loy and Doris Jeanne Meeds, Benton County.

     Senator Melton introduced to the Senate, members of the Douglas County University Extension Council.

     Senator Singleton introduced to the Senate, Peggy Lentz and Mike Landis, Joplin; and Doug Winters, Webb City.

     Senator Howard introduced to the Senate, Bill and Nancy Green, Malden.

     Senator Westfall introduced to the Senate, Mike Madewell, Matt Terry, Les Fielder, Chris Cloud, Cheri Davidson, Stephanie Legan, Dr. Anson Elliott and Greg and Barbara Mathews, Springfield.

     Senator Westfall introduced to the Senate, Wilma Jean Lawer, Imogene Agee, Dale and Elaine Huff and Keith Pareminter, Polk County.

     On motion of Senator Banks, the Senate adjourned under the rules.