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SENATE CALENDARNo. 23
Thursday, February 9, 2012SENATE CONVENES AT 2:30 PM
Order of BusinessROLL CALL
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
Reference of Bills and Concurrent Resolutions399―SB 399, AN ACT establishing the Kansas business workers and community partnership act.
Committee on Federal and State Affairs(Federal and State Affairs)
400―SB 400, AN ACT concerning municipalities; relating to landlords and tenants; amending K.S.A. 12-16,123 and repealing the existing section.
Committee on Federal and State Affairs(Federal and State Affairs)
401―SB 401, AN ACT concerning colleges and universities, relating to tuition; amending K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 76-729 and repealing the existing section.Senators Holland, Kultala, Abrams, Francisco, Haley, Hensley, Kelly, Marshall, McGinn, Merrick, Morris, Olson, Owens, Petersen, A. Schmidt, Umbarger and
Vratil(Education)
402―SB 402, AN ACT concerning sales taxation; relating to exemptions; live free ministries, inc.; amending K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 79-3606 and repealing the existing section; also repealing K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 79-3606g.
Committee on Assessment and Taxation(Assessment and Taxation)
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403―SB 403, AN ACT concerning the uniform principal and income act; relating to conversion of a trust into a unitrust; amending K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 58-9-105 and repealing the existing section.
Committee on Judiciary(Judiciary)
404―SB 404, AN ACT concerning the Kansas uniform trust code; relating to spendthrift trusts; amending K.S.A. 58a-502 and repealing the existing section.
Committee on Judiciary(Judiciary)
405―SB 405, AN ACT concerning wastewater; relating to private wastewater systems.
Senator Ostmeyer(Natural Resources)
406―SB 406, AN ACT concerning the Kansas storage tank act; relating to the underground storage tank fund; amending K.S.A. 65-34,123 and K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 65-34,102, 65-34,110, 65-34,117, 65-34,131, 65-34,132, 65-34,133 and 65-34,134 and repealing the existing sections.
Committee on Natural Resources(Natural Resources)
407―SB 407, AN ACT concerning mammography examinations; providing for certain information and notice to the patient.
Committee on Ways and Means(Public Health and Welfare)
408―SB 408, AN ACT concerning the employment security law; pertaining to the waiting week; pertaining to benefits; amending K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 44-705 and 44-706 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 44-706b.
Senators Hensley, Faust-Goudeau, Francisco, Haley, Holland, Kultala and A. Schmidt
(Commerce)409―SB 409, AN ACT concerning taxation; relating to the local ad valorem tax reduction fund; amending K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 79-2959 and repealing the existing section.Senators Holland, Faust-Goudeau, Francisco, Hensley, Kultala, A. Schmidt and
Umbarger(Assessment and Taxation)
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410―SB 410, AN ACT concerning school districts; relating to the identification and instruction of pupils with dyslexia.
Committee on Education(Education)
411―SB 411, AN ACT concerning income taxation; relating to benefits received under the promoting employment across Kansas act; amending K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 74-50,211, 74-50,212 and 74-50,213 and repealing the existing sections.
Committee on Assessment and Taxation(Assessment and Taxation)
1612―SCR 1612, to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas, relating to property taxation.
Committee on Assessment and Taxation(Assessment and Taxation)
2298―HB 2298, AN ACT concerning veterans; relating to the executive director of the Kansas commission on veterans affairs; amending K.S.A. 73-1208c and repealing the existing section.
Committee on Veterans, Military and Homeland Security(Federal and State Affairs)
2460―HB 2460, AN ACT concerning retirement and benefits; relating to the Kansas public employees retirement system and systems thereunder; employer affiliation, participation by certain employees and contribution rate; applicability of certain federal internal revenue code provisions; amending K.S.A. 74-4910 and K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 74-4920 and 74-49,123 and repealing the existing sections.
Joint Committee on Pensions, Investments, and Benefits(Ways and Means)
2461―HB 2461, AN ACT concerning retirement and benefits, relating to the Kansas public employees retirement fund; alternative investments; amending K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 74-4921 and repealing the existing section.
Joint Committee on Pensions, Investments, and Benefits(Ways and Means)
Reference of Appointments
MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STATE OFFICERS
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MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE
Consideration of Motions to Concur or Nonconcur
REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES
Consideration of Appointments
Consent Calendar(Senate action to be taken on third day or thereafter)
2490—(Second Day)HB 2490, AN ACT concerning doctor of nursing practice degrees at Washburn university; amending K.S.A. 72-6508 and repealing the existing section.
Committee on Health and Human Services(Public Health and Welfare)
(Be Passed)2428—(First Day)HB 2428, AN ACT concerning health care providers; relating to the university of Kansas medical center; amending K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 65-4915 and repealing the existing section.
Legislative Educational Planning Committee(Public Health and Welfare)
(Be Passed)
Final Action on Bills and Concurrent Resolutions
INTRODUCTION OF ORIGINAL MOTIONS AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS
CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
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General Orders335—SB 335, AN ACT designating the junction of interstate 70 and United States highway 183 as the CW2 Bryan J. Nichols fallen veterans memorial interchange.
Senators A. Schmidt, Abrams, Apple, Bruce, Brungardt, Donovan, Emler, Faust-Goudeau, Francisco, Haley, Hensley, Holland, Huntington, Kelly,
Kelsey, King, Kultala, Longbine, Love, Lynn, Marshall, Masterson, McGinn, Merrick, Morris, Olson, Ostmeyer, Owens, Petersen, Pilcher-Cook, Pyle, Reitz,
V. Schmidt, Schodorf, Steineger, Taddiken, Teichman, Umbarger, Vratil and Wagle
(Transportation)(Be Passed)
324—SB 324, AN ACT concerning the board of pharmacy; relating to licensure of pharmacists and registration of pharmacist interns; amending K.S.A. 65-1632 and 65-1644 and K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 65-1643, 65-1645 and 65-1663 and repealing the existing sections.
Committee on Public Health and Welfare(Public Health and Welfare)
(Be Passed as Amended)325—SB 325, AN ACT concerning controlled substances; relating to schedules IV and V; amending K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 65-4111 and 65-4113 and repealing the existing sections.
Committee on Public Health and Welfare(Public Health and Welfare)
(Be Passed as Amended)331—SB 331, AN ACT concerning the board of cosmetology; relating to licensure and renewal; amending K.S.A. 65-1904a and repealing the existing section.
Committee on Public Health and Welfare(Public Health and Welfare)
(Be Passed as Amended)5017—HCR 5017, A PROPOSITION to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas, relating to classification and taxation of watercraft.
Committee on Taxation(Assessment and Taxation)
(Be Adopted)
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102—SB 102, AN ACT concerning the governmental ethics commission; amending K.S.A. 46-268 and 46-269 and K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 25-4119f, 25-4145, 25-4148 and 46-265and repealing the existing sections.
Committee on Ethics and Elections(Ethics and Elections)
(Be Passed)(Referred)(Ways and Means)
(Rereferred)(Ethics and Elections)(Be Passed as Amended)
309—SB 309, AN ACT concerning certain crimes; dealing with corrupt political advertising; amending K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 25-4156 and repealing the existing section.
Committee on Ethics and Elections(Ethics and Elections)
(Be Passed as Amended)316—SB 316, AN ACT concerning the Kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism; relating to updating references and corresponding changes due to transfer of powers and duties from the department of commerce; amending K.S.A. 2-2473, 19-2803b, 19-2803d, 19-2817, 19-2822, 19-2835, 19-2836, 19-2839, 19-2844, 19-2844a, 19-2855, 19-2868, 19-2873, 19-2894, 19-3543, 32-802, 32-806, 32-807, 32-809, 32-832, 32-839, 32-840, 32-845, 32-846, 32-869, 32-874, 32-874c, 32-886, 32-887, 32-888, 32-976, 32-1040, 32-1041, 32-1049, 32-1051, 32-1052, 32-1053, 32-1203, 49-408, 58-3221, 58-3225, 65-189e, 68-406, 74-134, 74-3322, 74-5032, 74-5032a, 74-5090, 74-6614, 74-7901, 75-3339, 75-3907, 75-3908, 75-3910, 76-463, 79-3221e, 79-32,203, 82a-209 and 82a-326 and K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 2-1334, 21-5810, 21-6416, 32-701, 32-801, 32-805, 32-833, 32-844, 32-873, 32-874a, 32-874b, 32-874d, 32-874e, 32-906, 32-918, 32-930, 32-932, 32-938, 32-966, 32-996, 32-997, 32-998, 32-999, 32-1001, 32-1004, 32-1005, 32-1031, 32-1032, 32-1049a, 32-1050, 32-1054, 32-1062, 32-1063, 32-1064, 32-1066, 32-1102, 32-1112, 32-1174, 32-1306, 32-1308, 32-1310, 47-2101, 65-3424b, 65-3483, 65-5703, 74-5,133, 74-2622, 74-4722, 74-4911f, 74-5005, 74-5089, 74-5091, 74-50,167, 74-50,168, 74-50,173, 74-5602, 74-9001, 74-9002, 74-9003, 74-9004, 74-9201, 75-1253, 75-2720, 75-2935, 75-37,121, 77-415, 77-421, 79-201a, 79-3221h, 79-3234, 79-3234b, 79-5212, 82a-220, 82a-903, 82a-1501, 82a-2001 and 82a-2204 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 73-2101, 73-2102, 73-2103 and 73-2104 and K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 74-9005.
Committee on Natural Resources(Natural Resources)
(Be Passed as Amended)
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5007—HCR 5007, to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas by adding a new article 16 thereto, concerning health care.
Representatives Landwehr, Mosier, Denning, Rubin, Alford, Arpke, Boman, Bruchman, Brunk, Calloway, Carlson, Cassidy, Collins, Crum, DeGraaf,
Donohoe, Fawcett, Garber, Goico, Gonzalez, Goodman, Gordon, Gregory, Grosserode, Hayzlett, Hermanson, Hildabrand, Hoffman, M. Holmes, Howell, Huebert, Johnson, Kelley, Kerschen, Kiegerl, Kinzer, Kleeb, Mast, McLeland, Meigs, Mesa, Montgomery, O'Brien, O'Hara, O'Neal, Osterman, Otto, Patton,
Powell, Prescott, Rhoades, Ryckman, Scapa, Schwartz, Seiwert, Siegfreid, Smith, Suellentrop, Vickrey, Weber and B. Wolf
(Judiciary)(Be Adopted)
Sub 39—Sub SB 39, AN ACT concerning the Kansas offender registration act; relating to aggravated sex offenders; amending K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 22-4902, 22-4904 and 22-4913 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 22-4902a.
Committee on Judiciary(Judiciary)(Be Passed)
305—SB 305, AN ACT concerning criminal procedure; relating to trials; time limitations; competency proceedings; amending K.S.A. 22-3402 and repealing the existing section.
Committee on Judiciary(Judiciary)
(Be Passed as Amended)306—SB 306, AN ACT concerning crimes, punishment and criminal procedure; relating to intimidation of a witness; amending K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 21-5909 and repealing the existing section.
Committee on Judiciary(Judiciary)(Be Passed)
348—SB 348, AN ACT concerning property appraisal and taxation; amending K.S.A. 79-304 and 79-1475 and K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 74-2433f, 79-1448, 79-1460, 79-1609, 79-1701a and 79-1702 and repealing the existing sections.
Committee on Local Government(Local Government)
(Be Passed as Amended)1805—SR 1805, supporting livable streets policies.
Committee on Transportation(Transportation)
(Be Adopted as Amended)
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2273—HB 2273, AN ACT designating part of K-99 as the Frankfort Boys World War II Memorial highway; amending K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 68-1057 and repealing the existing section.
Committee on Transportation(Transportation)
(Be Passed)299—SB 299, AN ACT concerning alcoholic beverages; relating to the club and drinking establishment act; creating a public venue license; amending K.S.A. 41-306, 41-306a, 41-307, 41-308, 41-701, 41-2608, 41-2613, 41-2614 and 41-2640 and K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 41-308a, 41-2601, 41-2622 and 41-2629 and repealing the existing sections.
Committee on Federal and State Affairs(Federal and State Affairs)
(Be Passed)313—SB 313, AN ACT concerning alcoholic beverages; relating to consumption on any land or waters owned or managed by the department of wildlife, parks and tourism; amending K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 41-719 and repealing the existing section.
Committee on Natural Resources(Federal and State Affairs)
(Be Passed)315—SB 315, AN ACT concerning the office of the state bank commissioner; pertaining to certain positions in the unclassified service; amending K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 75-2935b, 75-3135 and 75-3135a and repealing the existing sections.
Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance(Financial Institutions and Insurance)
(Be Passed as Amended)
Bills Adversely Reported
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Status of Bills and Resolutions
Senate bills passed in Senate: Nos. 207, 249, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 263, 264, 265, 266, 270, 272, 274, 275, 279, 280, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 297, 300, 303, 344Senate bills killed in Senate:Senate bills passed by the House: Senate bills killed in the House: N0. H Sub 34Senate bills in conference: Nos. 11, 14, H Sub 60, 83, H Sub 129, H Sub 191, 134Senate bills awaiting the signature of the Governor: Senate bills signed by the Governor: Senate bills signed by the Governor and published in Kansas register: Senate bills becoming law without Governor's signature: Senate bills vetoed by Governor: Senate bills line item vetoed by Governor: Senate bills becoming law notwithstanding Governor's veto: Senate resolutions adopted: Nos. 1801, 1802, 1803, 1804, 1807, 1808, 1809, 1810, 1811, 1812Senate resolutions killed: Senate concurrent resolutions adopted: No. 1610 Senate concurrent resolutions killed: Senate concurrent resolutions adopted by House: No. 1610Senate concurrent resolutions killed in House: Senate concurrent resolutions in conference: House bills passed in Senate: No. Sub 2178House bills killed in the Senate: House bills in conference: Nos. 2175, S Sub 2267 House concurrent resolutions adopted by the Senate: Nos. 5016, 5028House concurrent resolutions killed in the Senate: House concurrent resolutions in conference:Executive Reorganization Order approved: Executive Reorganization Order disapproved:
Bills in Senate Committees
Agriculture--Senate Bills: Nos. 148, 302, 357 (referred)House Bills: Nos. 2451, 2502
Assessment and Taxation--Senate Bills: Nos. H Sub 1 (referred), 86 (rereferred), 87 (rereferred), Sub 95 (referred), 98 (rereferred), 109 (rereferred), 197 (rereferred), 232, 267, 296, 312, 317, 323, 339, 365, 369, 370, 371, 376, 386House Bills: Nos. 2117, 2157 (rereferred), Sub 2161
Commerce--Senate Bills: Nos. 42 (rereferred)(separately), 110, 137 (rereferred), 140, 157 (rereferred), 171, 189, 219, 268, 295, 318, 352, 355House Bills:
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Confirmation Oversight--Senate Bills: House Bills:
Education--Senate Bills: Nos. 18 (rereferred), 19 (rereferred), 20 (rereferred), 22, 27, 32, 57, 68, 69, 70 (rereferred), 75 (rereferred), 144, 202 (rereferred), 228, 230, 278, 350, 361, 364, 377, 392, 393 House Bills: Nos. Sub 2004 (rereferred), 2200 (rereferred), 2269
Ethics and Elections--Senate Bills: Nos. 31 (rereferred), 43 (rereferred), 66, 130 (rereferred), 166, 168, 169, 172, 222, 242, 333, 378, 388, 389House Bills: No. 2130 (referred)(separately)
Federal and State Affairs--Senate Bills: Nos. H Sub 25 (referred), 26 (rereferred), 53, 54 (rereferred), 82, 121 (referred), 149, 161, 162, 174, 181, 203, 204, 220 (referred), 237, 241 (rereferred), 246, 262 (referred), 269, 276, 277, 284, 288, 301, 319, 332, 340, 345, 354 (referred), 356, 358, 363, 379, 381, 387, 390Senate Concurrent Resolutions: Nos. 1601, 1607 House Bills: Nos. 2107, 2120, Sub 2188, Sub 2229, Sub 2340, 2386House Concurrent Resolutions: No. 5020
Financial Institutions and Insurance--Senate Bills: Nos. 64, 71 (rereferred), 153, 167, 178 (rereferred), Sub 206 (rereferred), 226, 250, 255, 256, 273, 286, 287, 349, 372, 373, 382House Bills: No. 2077 (rereferred)
Interstate Cooperation--Senate Bills: House Bills:
Judiciary--Senate Bills: Nos. Sub 7 (rereferred), 44, 47, 48, 56 (rereferred), 73, 84, 91 (referred), 94, 96, 105, 106, 107, 146 (rereferred), 158, 164, 165 (rereferred), 175, 217, 231, 239, 281, 282, 283, 285, 304, 307, 308, 320, 321, 322, 330, 359, 360, 366, 367, 368, 394, 395, 396Senate Concurrent Resolutions: Nos. 1603, 1604House Bills: Nos. Sub 2069 (rereferred), 2070, 2087, 2101, Sub 2318, 2329, 2335, 2371
KPERS Select--Senate Bills: No. 49 (rereferred), 338House Bills: No. Sub 2333
Local Government--Senate Bills: Nos. 131 (rereferred), 163, 180, 194, 244, 329 (referred), 341, 346, 347, 385House Bills: Nos. 2066, 2088, 2294, 2412
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Natural Resources--Senate Bills: Nos. 187 (rereferred), 200 (rereferred), 252, 271, 310, 314, 375, 380, 391House Bills:
Organization, Calendar and Rules--Senate Bills: House Bills:
Public Health and Welfare--Senate Bills: Nos. 4, 29, 88, 99, 117, 132 (rereferred), 141, 184, 192, 195, 251, 253, 326, 327, 328, 362, 397House Bills: No. 2471
Reapportionment--Senate Bills: House Bills:
Transportation--Senate Bills: Nos. 151 (rereferred), 183, 218, 298, 334, 342, 343Senate Resolutions: No. 1806House Bills: Nos. 2034 (rereferred), 2169 (rereferred), 2230 (rereferred)
Utilities--Senate Bills: Nos. 30 (rereferred), 190, 374, 383, 384, 398House Bills: Nos. 2141 (rereferred), 2390, 2436, 2456House Concurrent Resolutions: Nos. 5022, 5023
Ways and Means--Senate Bills: Nos. 2, 3, 16, 42 (rereferred)(separately), 78 (rereferred), 89, 113, Sub 147 (referred), 156, 173, 199, 205 (referred), 208, 209, 221, 233, 235, 236, 238, 240 (rereferred), 243, 245, 248 (rereferred), 254, 311, 336, 337, 351, 353Senate Concurrent Resolutions: No. 1611 House Bills: Nos. 2017 (referred), 2031 (referred), 2042 (referred), 2128 (referred), 2140, 2196 (referred), Sub 2221, 2231, 2241 (rereferred), S Sub 2249 (referred), Sub 2296, 2314, S Sub 2357 (rereferred), 2374, 2382, S Sub 2383 (rereferred), 2424, 2453Executive Reorganization Order: No. 41Appointments: Kansas Bioscience Authority:
Earl McVicker, term expires March 15, 2015
Senate Committee Agenda
The following is a tentative schedule of Senate Committees and is subject to change from day to day. Committees not listed have no meetings scheduled.
New or changed material for the present week will be printed in italics.On Call Committees and Joint Committees will be listed at the end of the Agenda.
Sub-Committees will be listed at the time of the Committee’s regular meeting.Persons who need assistance in order to take part in a committee meeting should
contact the committee secretary at least two working days prior to the meeting.
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2012SENATE COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
TIME MEETING ROOM8:30 a.m. Agriculture - Tuesday and Wednesday 159-S
Commerce 548-SNatural Resources - Thursday and Friday 159-STransportation - Tuesday through Friday 152-S
9:30 a.m. Ethics & Elections - Wednesday and Thursday 159-SFinancial Institutions and Insurance 152-SJudiciary 548-SLocal Government - Monday and Tuesday 159-S
10:30 a.m. Assessment and Taxation 152-SFederal and State Affairs 144-SWays and Means 548-S
1:30 p.m. Education 152-SPublic Health & Welfare 546-SUtilities 548-S
Week of February 6 - 10
Thursday, February 92:30 p.m. SessionFriday, February 108:00 a.m. Session
Commerce8:30 a.m. Margaret Cianciarulo, Committee Assistant–296-4336 548-SThursday, February 9 Hearing on:
SB 318--An act concerning employment; relating to employment requirements forcertain state contracts; relating to employment requirements for certain state taxbenefits
Friday, February 10No meeting scheduled
Natural Resources8:30 a.m. Stephanie Gray, Committee Assistant–296-7399 159-SThursday, February 9Possible bill introductionsAction on bill previously heard:
SB 310--Relating to local enhanced management areas (LEMA)Hearing on:
SB 375--Concerning a solid waste permit exemptionFriday, February 10Possible bill introductionsPossible action on bills previously heard
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Transportation8:30 a.m. Jane Wentz, Committee Assistant–296-1768 152-SThursday, February 9Possible action on bills previously heardPresentation:
Division of Vehicles Modernization Project UpdateFriday, February 10Meeting on call of the Chair
Ethics and Elections9:30 a.m. Ellen Martinez, Committee Assistant–296-8621 159-SThursday, February 9Meeting on call of the Chair
Financial Institutions and Insurance9:30 a.m. Marilyn Arnone, Committee Assistant–296-7394 152-SThursday, February 9Final action on:
SB 273--Fees for examination of insurance companySB 287--Credit union insurance
Friday, February 10No meeting scheduled
Judiciary9:30 a.m. Theresa Kiernan, Committee Assistant–296-6817 548-SAnyone wishing to appear before the Committee should contact the CommitteeAssistant at 296-6817 or email [email protected]. Unless advancearrangements are made, please submit an electronic copy and 30 hard copies of written testimony to Room 559-S no later than 24 hours preceding the time of the hearing.Thursday, February 9Hearings on:
SB 320--Juvenile offender cases; probable cause determinationsSB 285--Mis-classification of employees; penalty
Friday, February 10Committee discussion and action on:
SB 283--Sheriffs, civil process feesSB 285--Mis-classification of employees; penalty
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Assessment and Taxation10:30 a.m. Mary Jane Brueck, Committee Assistant–296-2713 152-SThursday, February 9Hearings on:
SB 369--Concerning taxation; relating to food sales tax refunds and homesteadproperty tax refunds; certain confined personsSB 323--Concerning income taxation; relating to credits; certain registeredapprenticeshipsSB 386--Concerning income taxation; relating to credits; business and jobdevelopment
Friday, February10No meeting scheduled
Federal and State Affairs10:30 a.m. Connie Burns, Committee Assistant–296-4335 144-SThursday, February 9Introduction of billsDiscussion and final action on bills previously heardFriday, February 10No meeting scheduled
Ways and Means10:30 a.m. Jan Lunn, Committee Assistant–296-3775 548-SThursday, February 9No regular Senate Ways and Means Committee scheduled - Ways and Means
Subcommittees will meetFriday, February 10Bill introductionsSubcommittee report:
Juvenile Justice Authority SubcommitteeUpdate on:
Food Stamp PolicyReport on:
Kan-Ed AuditPossible final action on bills previously heard
Ways and Means Subcommittee onHealth and Environment (KDHE)
Carolyn Long, Committee Assistant–296-5123 548-SThursday, February 9 - 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and On adjournment of the SenateStaff briefing/Agency presentation/Public hearing - continuedFriday, February 10 - On adjournment of Ways and MeansStaff briefing/Agency presentation/Public hearing - continuedDeliberations and possible recommendations
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Ways and Means Subcommittee onPublic Safety
EMS, Sentencing CommissionFire Marshall, Highway Patrol
Adjutant General andKBIRosemary Cubie, Office Assistant–296-7388
Thursday, February 9 - 12:00 noon - Room 548-SPresentations:
Fire MarshallEMSSentencing Commission
RecommendationsFriday, February 10 - 7:15 a.m. - Room 144-SPossible continued deliberationsRecommendations
Reapportionment12:00 noon Theresa Kiernan, Committee Assistant–296-6817 159-SAnyone wishing to appear before the Committee should contact the CommitteeAssistant at 296-6817 or email [email protected]. Unless advancearrangements are made, please submit an electronic copy and 30 hard copies of written testimony to Room 559-S no later than 24 hours preceding the time of the hearing.Friday, February 10Meeting on call of the Chair
Education1:30 p.m. Ann Deitcher, Committee Assistant–296-7391 152-SThursday, February 9Hearing on:
SB 350--Relating to the amount of base state aid per pupilFriday, February 10No meeting scheduled
Public Health and Welfare1:30 p.m. Carolyn Long, Committee Assistant–296-5123 546-SThursday, February 9Meeting on call of the ChairFriday, February 10No meeting scheduled
Utilities1:30 p.m. Ann McMorris, Committee Assistant–296-6403 548-SThursday, February 9Meeting on call of the ChairFriday, February 10No meeting scheduled
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KPERS Select4:15 p.m. Connie Burns, Committee Assistant–296-4335 784-DockingDiscussions and possible hearings during meetings this week on:
SB 338--Enacting the Kansas public employees retirement system act of 2014Thursday, February 9Presentations and discussion:
Stakeholder testimonyNon-vested employees
Possible actions on bills previously heard
On Call Committees and Joint Committees
Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations1:30 p.m. Contact: Raney Gilliland–296-7878 152-SFriday, February 10Rules and regulations for hearing on:
Kansas Board of Regents; Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board; KansasDepartment of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism; Kansas Board of Emergency MedicalServices; Kansas Board of Accountancy; Kansas Board of Nursing and KansasDepartment of Health and Environment
Joint Committee on Information Technology7:15 a.m. Gary Deeter, Committee Assistant–296-7678 152-SThursday, February 9Review of:
The Kansas Eligibility Enforcement System (KEES) Project
Joint Committee on State Building Construction12:15 p.m. Gary Deeter, Committee Assistant–296-7678 152-SThursday, February 9Capital Improvements budgets for:
Kansas Insurance DepartmentKansas State Fair BoardKansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and TourismKansas Department of LaborKansas Board of RegentsKansas Department of AdministrationJudicial Branch
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Week of February 13 - 17
Monday, February 132:30 p.m. SessionTuesday, February 142:30 p.m. SessionWednesday, February 152:30 p.m. Session - General OrdersThursday, February 162:30 p.m. Session - Final ActionFriday, February 178:00 a.m. Session
Agriculture8:30 a.m. Judy Seitz, Committee Assistant–296-7371 159-STuesday, February 14Discussion and action on:
SB 148--Amending the veterinarian-client privilegeHB 2451--Eliminating “use it or lose it” for groundwater rights in areas closed tonew water right development
Wednesday, February 15Hearing and possible action on:
HB 2502--Concerning agriculture; relating to swine production facilities andestablishment series
Discussion and action on bills previously heard
Commerce8:30 a.m. Margaret Cianciarulo, Committee Assistant–296-4336 548-STuesday, February 14Meeting on call of the ChairWednesday, February 15Meeting on call of the Chair Thursday, February 16Meeting on call of the Chair Friday, February 17No meeting scheduled
Transportation8:30 a.m. Jane Wentz, Committee Assistant–296-1768 152-SMonday, February 13Meeting on call of the ChairTuesday, February 14Final action on:
SB 298--Penalties for violating size and weight lawsSB 334--Exempting military drivers from CDL testing requirements
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Wednesday, February 15Final action on:
SR 1806--Urging congress to repeal freeze on truck weight limitsSB 342--Establishing a safety corridor program
Thursday, February 16Final action on:
SB 343--Window tinting exemption for private detectivesFriday, February 17Meeting on call of the Chair
Ethics and Elections9:30 a.m. Ellen Martinez, Committee Assistant–296-8621 159-SWednesday, February 15Hearings on:
SB 388--Elections; relating to the education of election workersSB 389--Elections; development of a voter education program by the Secretaryof State
Thursday, February 16Meeting on call of the Chair
Financial Institutions and Insurance9:30 a.m. Marilyn Arnone, Committee Assistant–296-7394 152-STuesday, February 14Hearing on:
SB 349--Securities commissioner; litigation and restitution funds created,appointment of professional staff
Wednesday, February 15Hearing on:
SB 372--Kansas money transmitter actThursday, February 16Hearing on:
SB 373--Interstate health care compactFriday, February 17No meeting scheduled
Judiciary9:30 a.m. Theresa Kiernan, Committee Assistant–296-6817 548-SAnyone wishing to appear before the Committee should contact the CommitteeAssistant at 296-6817 or email [email protected]. Unless advancearrangements are made, please submit an electronic copy and 30 hard copies of written testimony to Room 559-S no later than 24 hours preceding the time of the hearing.Monday, February 13Hearing on:
SB 395--Relating to intestate successionTuesday, February 14Hearings on:
SB 368--Amending provisions regarding supervision of drug offendersSB 394--Relating to transfer or discharge of certain offenders
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Wednesday, February 15Hearings on:
SB 322--Court fees and costs; judicial branch surcharge fundSB 330--Relating to malpractice liability screening panelsSB 366--Relating to attachment and garnishmentSB 367--Expanding jury pools to include Kansas income tax filers
Thursday, February 16Hearing on:
SB 396--Lateral support of land and buildings; protections for party wallsFriday, February 17Committee discussion and possible action on:
SB 282--Forfeiture, fleeing or eluding law enforcementSB 283--Sheriffs, civil process feesSB 304--Certified batterer intervention program act
Local Government9:30 a.m. Noell Memmott, Committee Assistant–296-7360 159-SMonday, February 13Discussion and possible action on bills previously heardTuesday, February 14Meeting on call of the Chair
Assessment and Taxation10:30 a.m. Mary Jane Brueck, Committee Assistant–296-2713 152-STuesday, February 14Hearing on:
SB 339--Concerning taxation; relating to income tax, rate for individuals, credits,deductions and income determination; sales tax rate and distribution of revenue;severance tax, exemptions; homestead property tax refunds; food sales tax refund
Wednesday, February 15Hearing continues on:
SB 339--Concerning taxation; relating to income tax, rate for individuals, credits,deductions and income determination; sales tax rate and distribution of revenue;severance tax, exemptions; homestead property tax refunds; food sales tax refund
Continuation of hearing on:SB 317--Concerning property taxation; defining real and personal property
Thursday, February 16Meeting on call of the ChairFriday, February 17No meeting scheduled
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Federal and State Affairs10:30 a.m. Connie Burns, Committee Assistant–296-4335 144-STuesday, February 14Introduction of billsHearings on:
SB 301--Board of technical professions; terms of membersSB 387--Qualifications of the state fire marshal
Possible actions on bills previously heardWednesday, February 15Introduction of billsPossible hearing on bills:
Immigration - ProponentsThursday, February 16Introduction of billsContinued possible hearing on:
Immigration - OpponentsFriday, February 17No meeting scheduled
Ways and Means10:30 a.m. Jan Lunn, Committee Assistant–296-3775 548-SMonday, February 13Bill introductionsSubcommittee reports on:
Judicial (Judicial Council, BIDS, Judicial Branch)Possible final action on bills previously heardTuesday, February 14Bill introductionsSubcommittee reports on:
Public Safety (EMS, Sentencing, Fire Marshal, Highway Patrol, AdjutantGeneral, KBI)
Continued discussion on:Managed Care
Possible final action on bills previously heardWednesday, February 15Bill introductionsSubcommittee report on:
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (health only)Hearing on:
ERO 41--Consolidating the financing arm of Medicaid in the KansasDepartment of Health and Environment Division of Health Care Finance;renaming the former Department on Aging as the Department for Aging andDisability Services and consolidating all disability waiver and mental healthservices from the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services into the newagency; and renaming the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services as theDepartment for Children and Families.
Possible final action on bills previously heard
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Thursday, February 16No regular Senate Ways and Means Committee meeting - Subcommittee meetingsFriday, February 17Bill introductionsSubcommittee report on:
Kansas Department of TransportationPossible final action on bills previously heard
Ways and Means Subcommittee onCorrections
Carolyn Long, Committee Assistant–296-5123Tuesday, February 14 - On adjournment of Ways and Means - Room 548-SStaff briefing/Agency presentation/Public hearingWednesday, February 15 - On adjournment of the Senate - Room 229-EStaff briefing/Agency presentation/Public hearing - continuedThursday, February 16 - On adjournment of the Senate - Room 548-SStaff briefing/Agency presentation/Public hearing – continuedDeliberations and possible recommendationsFriday, February 17 - 7:15 a.m. - Room 152-SDeliberations and possible recommendations
Ways and Means Subcommittee onFee Boards
Tracy Green, Secretary–296-7369Wednesday, February 15 - On Senate adjournment - Room 548-SStaff briefing/Agency presentation/Public hearing:
Board of Pharmacy - Debra Billingsley, Executive DirectorOffice of Administrative Hearings - Tracy T. Diel, DirectorBoard of Accountancy - Susan Somers, Executive DirectorAbstracters’ Board of Examiners - Glen McQueen, Executive SecretaryReal Estate Appraisal Board - Sally Pritchett, Executive DirectorReal Estate Commission - Sherry Diel, Executive DirectorBoard of Technical Professions - Jean Boline, Executive DirectorBoard of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Dirk Hanson, DVM, Executive DirectorHome Inspectors’ Registration Board
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Thursday, February 16 - 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. - Room 144-SStaff briefing/Agency presentation/Public hearing:
Bank Commissioner - Ed Splichal, CommissionerDepartment of Credit Unions - John Smith, AdministratorSecurities Commissioner - Steve Wassom, Executive DirectorBoard of Barbering - Robert Zook, DirectorBoard of Cosmetology - Chiquita Coggs, DirectorBoard of Mortuary Arts - Mack Smith, DirectorBoard of Hearing Aid Examiners - Sherry DuPerier, Director
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon - Room 548-SStaff briefing/Agency presentation/Public hearing:
Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Tom Hawk, Ph.D., Executive DirectorBoard of Healing Arts - Kathleen Selzler Lippert, Executive DirectorKansas Dental Board - Lane Hemsley, Executive DirectorBoard of Nursing - Mary Blubaugh, MSN, RN, Executive AdministratorBoard of Examiners in Optometry - Jan Murray, Executive Officer
Ways and Means Subcommittee onNatural Resources
KDHE-EnvironmentKansas Water Office
Wildlife, Parks and TourismOn Senate Judy Carlson, Office Assistant–296-7377 548-SadjournmentMonday, February 13Staff briefing/Agency presentation/Public hearing on:
Kansas Water Office
Ways and Means Subcommittee onJudicial/Off-Budget
Linda Strick, Office Assistant–296-7361 548-STuesday, February 14 - On Senate adjournmentPublic hearing, deliberations and possible recommendationsThursday, February 16 - 12:00 noonPublic hearing, deliberations and possible recommendations
Ways and Means Subcommittee onTransportation (KDOT)
Connie Ulmer, Office Assistant–296-7389Monday, February 13 - On Senate adjournment - Room 229-EStaff briefing/Agency presentation/Committee deliberationsTuesday, February 14 - 7:15 a.m. - Room 144-SCommittee deliberations, continued, if neededWednesday, February 15 - 7:15 a.m. - Room 144-SMeeting on call of the Chair
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Reapportionment12:00 noon Theresa Kiernan, Committee Assistant–296-6817 159-SAnyone wishing to appear before the Committee should contact the CommitteeAssistant at 296-6817 or email [email protected]. Unless advancearrangements are made, please submit an electronic copy and 30 hard copies of written testimony to Room 559-S no later than 24 hours preceding the time of the hearing.Monday, February 13Meeting scheduled - Agenda to be announcedWednesday, February 15Meeting scheduled - Agenda to be announcedFriday, February 17Meeting on call of the Chair
Education1:30 p.m. Ann Deitcher, Committee Assistant–296-7391 152-SMonday, February 13Hearing on:
SB 364--Changes to school finance formulaTuesday, February 14Hearing and possible action on:
SB 393--Relating to Governor's Career and Technical Education Plan Wednesday, February 15Possible action on bills previously heardThursday, February 16Dr. Diane DeBacker, Commissioner of EducationReview of:
Education in Kansas with special emphasis on teacher evaluation, licensure and theKansas Educator Evaluation Protocol (KEEP)
Friday, February 17No meeting scheduled
Public Health and Welfare1:30 p.m. Carolyn Long, Committee Assistant–296-5123 546-SMonday, February 13Meeting on call of the ChairTuesday, February 14Meeting on call of the ChairWednesday, February 15Hearing on:
SB 397--Terminology change from mental retardation and similar terms tointellectual disability and similar terms
Possible final action on bills previously heard
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Thursday, February 16Hearing on:
SB 253--Cancer screening; dense breast tissue reporting requirement in conjunctionwith mammograms
Possible final action on bills previously heardFriday, February 17No meeting scheduled
Utilities1:30 p.m. Ann McMorris, Committee Assistant–296-6403 548-SMonday, February 13Hearings on:
SB 374--Increasing the maximum civil penalty for gas pipeline safety violationsSB 383--Increasing the maximum amount of generation eligible for net metering bynon-residential customer generators
Tuesday, February 14Hearings on:
SB 384--Amending the Kansas 911 Act regarding multi-line telephone systems,staggered terms of office for 911 coordinating council members, and distribution ofprepaid wireless 911 feesSB 398--Restructuring the Kan-ed program
Possible action on bills previously heardWednesday, February 15Hearing on:
Bill number to be announced - Renewable Portfolio Standards Act reportPossible action on bills previously heardThursday, February 16Discussion and possible action on bills previously heardFriday, February 17No meeting scheduled
On Call Committees and Joint Committees
Joint Committee on Information Technology7:15 a.m. Gary Deeter, Committee Assistant–296-7678 152-SThursday, February 16Update on:
KLISSReview of KDOR Vehicle Licensing Software:
Donna Shelite, Director of Vehicles, KDOR
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Joint Committee on State Building Construction12:15 p.m. Gary Deeter, Committee Assistant–296-7678 144-SThursday, February 16Capital Improvements budgets for:
Kansas Department of TransportationKansas Bureau of InvestigationKansas Highway PatrolAdjutant General
******************Doctor of the Day
Telephone # 296-7397 Pager # 231-3434 540-EThursday, February 9Dr. Vance Lassey, HoltonFriday, February 10Dr. Bob Craft, Salina
Mona Gambone, Carol Kirkwood, Calendar ClerksPat Saville,
Secretary of the Senatec