Journal of the House

First Regular Session, 92nd General Assembly

FORTY-SIXTH DAY, Thursday, April 3, 2003

         Representative Byrd in the Chair.

         Prayer by Ms. Rhonda Nunn, House of Representatives Staff.

          “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, Oh Lord, my strength, and my redeemer”. (Psalm 19:14)

          Father, as You look down upon us send Your Holy Spirit that will enable us to receive Your Word into our hearts. God, Your Word says that You are no respecter of persons and that everyone can be of a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation and a peculiar people as each of us show forth praises of You who hath called us out of darkness into Your marvelous light. (I Peter 2:9)

          Lord, give a special blessing to the representatives who work to establish laws for our people. One of the greatest positions, statuses, or authorities a person could ever hold is to be a SERVANT of others. Please open our hearts to becoming men and women of integrity. Let us make decisions with Your guidance in establishing just and fair laws and exercising patience and tolerance toward others. May our lives be pleasing unto You. Amen.

         The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.

         The Speaker appointed the following to act as Honorary Pages for the Day, to serve without compensation: Dustin Gieselmann, Elliott Hill, Chris Mitchell, Claire Sedovic, Resa Vanderfelz, LaDonna Nichols, Crystal Covey, Crystal Brown, Justin Skipper, Dustin Thompson, Trish Judy, Audrey Vadnais, Kimberly Maberry, Matthew Assel, Matt Wever, Morgan Crowell, Breanne Baker and Brittany Ridenhour.

         The Journal of the forty-fifth day was approved as corrected.

HOUSE COURTESY RESOLUTIONS OFFERED AND ISSUED

         House Resolution No. 1369

                        through

         House Resolution No. 1376 - Representative Reinhart

         House Resolution No. 1377

                        and

House Resolution No. 1378 - Representative Cunningham (145)

House Resolution No. 1379

                        through

House Resolution No. 1381 - Representative Crowell

House Resolution No. 1382

                        through

House Resolution No. 1385 - Representative Myers

House Resolution No. 1386 - Representative Jetton

House Resolution No. 1387 - Representative Engler

House Resolution No. 1388 - Representative Wagner

House Resolution No. 1389

through

House Resolution No. 1394 - Representatives Lipke and Engler

         House Resolution No. 1395

                        and

         House Resolution No. 1396 - Representative Wildberger

         House Resolution No. 1397 - Representative Ruestman, et al

         House Resolution No. 1398

                        and

         House Resolution No. 1399 - Representative Wilson (130)

         House Resolution No. 1400 - Representative LeVota

         House Resolution No. 1401 - Representative Threlkeld

         House Resolution No. 1402 - Representative Bringer

         House Resolution No. 1403 - Representative Curls

House Resolution No. 1404 - Representative Fraser

House Resolution No. 1405 - Representative Reinhart

House Resolution No. 1406 - Representative Young, et al

House Resolution No. 1407 - Representative Sanders Brooks

House Resolution No. 1408 - Representative Moore

House Resolution No. 1409 - Representative Dougherty

House Resolution No. 1410

                        and

House Resolution No. 1411 - Representative St. Onge, et al

House Resolution No. 1412 - Representative Kelly (36)

House Resolution No. 1413

through

House Resolution No. 1416 - Representative Lager

House Resolution No. 1417 - Representative Wright

INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

         The following House Concurrent Resolution was read the first time and copies ordered printed:

HCR 30, introduced by Representative El-Amin, relating to the Nathaniel J. "Nat" Rivers Office of the Division of Workplace Development.

INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE BILL - APPROPRIATIONS

         The following House Bill was read the first time and copies ordered printed:

HB 19, introduced by Representative Bearden, to appropriate money for planning, expenses, and for capital improvements including but not limited to major additions and renovations, new structures, and land improvements or acquisitions, and to transfer money among certain funds.

INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE BILLS

         The following House Bills were read the first time and copies ordered printed:

HB 722, introduced by Representatives Schaaf, Page, Cooper (155), Holand and Threlkeld, relating to seat belts.

HB 723, introduced by Representatives Jetton, Behnen, Sutherland, Crowell, Mayer, Lipke, Stevenson, Munzlinger, Sander, Dixon and Wasson, et al, relating to reimbursement of nursing homes.

HB 724, introduced by Representatives Crawford and Schlottach, relating to correction of statutory references in compliance with directives of executive order no. 02-03, signed by the governor on February 7, 2002.

HB 725, introduced by Representatives Kingery, Crawford and Schlottach, relating to registration of commercial motor vehicles.

HB 726, introduced by Representatives Cooper (120), Lager, Goodman, Icet, Lipke, Sutherland, Smith (118) and Stevenson, et al, relating to the joint committee on tax policy.

HB 727, introduced by Representatives Crawford and Viebrock, relating to housemovers.

HB 728, introduced by Representatives Davis (19), Phillips, Ruestman and Stevenson, relating to grandparent visitation.

HB 729, introduced by Representatives Stefanick, Threlkeld, Page, Schaaf, Portwood and Holand, et al, relating to licensed dentists.

SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS

         HB 715 through HB 721 were read the second time.

SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS

         SCS SB 16, SB 120, SB 180, SB 293, SB 334, SCS SB 351, SB 392, SB 504, SCS SB 513, SCS SB 562, SB 577, SB 578, SB 590, SCS SB 592, SB 606, SB 611, SCS SB 621, SCS SBs 632 & 644, SCS SB 635, SCS SB 642, SB 651, SCS SB 666, SB 668, SCS SB 676 and SCS SB 686 were read the second time.

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

         HCR 29, relating to support for the Armed Forces, was taken up by Representative Brown.

         On motion of Representative Brown, HCR 29 was adopted.

         Representative Purgason assumed the Chair.

THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS

         HS HCS HBs 517, 94, 149, 150 & 342, relating to assistance for the elderly, was taken up by Representative Lembke.

         On motion of Representative Lembke, HS HCS HBs 517, 94, 149, 150 & 342 was read the third time and passed by the following vote:

         Representative Purgason declared the bill passed.

         Representative Stevenson requested a verification of the roll call on the motion to third read and pass HS HCS HBs 517, 94, 149, 150 & 342.

         The emergency clause was adopted by the following vote:

         HCS HB 380, relating to securities regulation, was taken up by Representative Byrd.

         On motion of Representative Byrd, HCS HB 380 was read the third time and passed by the following vote:

         Representative Purgason declared the bill passed.

         HS HB 267, relating to county government, was taken up by Representative Smith (118).

         On motion of Representative Smith (118), HS HB 267 was read the third time and passed by the following vote:

         Representative Purgason declared the bill passed.

         HB 182, relating to the official state grass, was taken up by Representative May.

         On motion of Representative May, HB 182 was read the third time and passed by the following vote:

         Representative Purgason declared the bill passed.

         HCS HBs 346 & 174, relating to public school retirement systems, was taken up by Representative Smith (118).

         On motion of Representative Smith (118), HCS HBs 346 & 174 was read the third time and passed by the following vote:

         Representative Purgason declared the bill passed.

         The emergency clause was adopted by the following vote: