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HOUSE JOURNAL

SIXTY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

STATE OF COLORADO

Second Regular Session

Thirty-first Legislative Day Friday, February 6, 1998

Prayer by Father Ed Judy, Samaritan House, Denver.

The Speaker called the House to order at 9:00 a.m.

The roll was called with the following result:

Present--56.

Absent and excused--Representatives Anderson, Chavez, Dyer, Gordon, McPherson, Musgrave, Paschall, Schauer, Sullivant--9.

The Speaker declared a quorum present.

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On motion of Representative Gotlieb, the reading of the journal of February 5, 1998, was declared dispensed with and approved as corrected by the Chief Clerk.

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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES OF REFERENCE

AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, AND NATURAL RESOURCES

After consideration on the merits, the Committee recommends the following:

HB98-1258 be postponed indefinitely.

HJR98-1004 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred out for final action:

Amend printed resolution, page 4, line 7, after "markets.", insert "SUCH INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE AN ANALYSIS OF HOW LAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, AND TAX POLICIES OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HAVE AFFECTED THE MARKET CONCENTRATION OF THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY.".




APPROPRIATIONS

After consideration on the merits, the Committee recommends the following:

HB98-1339, 1340, 1341, 1342, 1343, 1344, 1345, 1346, 1347, 1348, 1349, 1350, 1351, 1352, 1353, 1354, 1355, 1356, 1357, 1358 be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation.



BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND LABOR

After consideration on the merits, the Committee recommends the following:

HB98-1007, 1018, 1028 be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation.



FINANCE

After consideration on the merits, the Committee recommends the following:

HB98-1144, 1178, 1331 be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation.

HB98-1246 be referred to the Committee on Appropriations with favorable recommendation.



LOCAL GOVERNMENT

After consideration on the merits, the Committee recommends the following:

HB98-1033 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation:

Amend printed bill, page 1, strike lines 2 and 3 and substitute the following:

"SECTION 1.  30-2-102 (1) (c), (1) (d), and (2.8) (c), Colorado Revised Statutes, are amended to read:";

line 12, after "counties of", insert "ARCHULETA,".

Page 2, line 1, after "Gunnison,", insert LAS ANIMAS,";

line 4, strike "Archuleta," and substitute "Archuleta,";

line 5, strike "Las Animas," and substitute "Las Animas,";

after line 10, insert the following:

"(2.8)  The general assembly hereby finds and declares that:

(c)  The salaries of elected county officers have not been increased by the general assembly since 1990.".


HB98-1129, 1145, 1195 be postponed indefinitely.

HB98­1317 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation:

Amend printed bill, page 2, strike lines 13 through 16 and substitute the following:

"(c)  FOR PROPERTY TAX YEARS COMMENCING ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1999:

(I)  THE ASSESSOR SHALL LIST AND VALUE A MOBILE HOME BROUGHT INTO A COUNTY FROM ANOTHER COUNTY IN THIS STATE AFTER THE ASSESSMENT DATE FOR ANY YEAR AS OF THE ASSESSMENT DATE OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

(II)  THE ASSESSOR SHALL LIST AND VALUE A MOBILE HOME BROUGHT INTO A COUNTY FROM OUTSIDE THIS STATE AFTER THE ASSESSMENT DATE AT SUCH PROPORTION OF ITS VALUE FOR THE FULL CALENDAR YEAR AS THE NUMBER OF CALENDAR MONTHS REMAINING IN SUCH YEAR BEARS TO TWELVE; BUT, IF THE MOBILE HOME IS BROUGHT INTO THE COUNTY FROM OUTSIDE THIS STATE BEFORE THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF ANY CALENDAR MONTH, SUCH MONTH SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS A FULL CALENDAR MONTH, AND, IF THE MOBILE HOME IS BROUGHT INTO THE COUNTY FROM OUTSIDE THIS STATE ON OR AFTER THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF ANY CALENDAR MONTH, SUCH MONTH SHALL BE DISREGARDED.".

Page 3, strike lines 14 through 21 and substitute the following:

(3)  FOR PROPERTY TAX YEARS COMMENCING ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1999:

(a)  IF A MOBILE HOME LOCATED IN A COUNTY ON THE ASSESSMENT DATE IS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE COUNTY TO ANOTHER COUNTY IN THIS STATE BEFORE THE NEXT FOLLOWING ASSESSMENT DATE, ALL PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED OR ASSESSED ON SUCH MOBILE HOME SHALL, UPON THE MOBILE HOME OWNER PROVIDING NOTICE OF SUCH REMOVAL TO THE TREASURER PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (1) OF THIS SECTION, BECOME DUE AND PAYABLE FOR THE CURRENT PROPERTY TAX YEAR WITHOUT PRORATION.

(b)  IF A MOBILE HOME LOCATED IN A COUNTY ON THE ASSESSMENT DATE IS TO BE REMOVED FROM THIS STATE BEFORE THE NEXT FOLLOWING ASSESSMENT DATE, ALL PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED OR ASSESSED ON SUCH MOBILE HOME SHALL, UPON THE MOBILE HOME OWNER PROVIDING NOTICE OF SUCH REMOVAL TO THE TREASURER PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (1) OF THIS SECTION, BECOME DUE AND PAYABLE. THE VALUE TO BE PLACED ON THE PROPERTY BY THE ASSESSOR PURSUANT TO THIS PARAGRAPH (b) SHALL BE SUCH PROPORTION OF ITS VALUE FOR THE FULL CALENDAR YEAR AS THE NUMBER OF CALENDAR MONTHS IN SUCH YEAR THE MOBILE HOME WAS LOCATED IN THE ORIGINAL LOCATION BEARS TO TWELVE; BUT, IF THE MOBILE HOME IS TO BE REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL LOCATION BEFORE THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF ANY CALENDAR MONTH, SUCH MONTH SHALL BE DISREGARDED, AND, IF THE MOBILE HOME IS TO BE REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL LOCATION ON OR AFTER THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF ANY CALENDAR MONTH, SUCH MONTH SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS A FULL CALENDAR MONTH.".



STATE, VETERANS AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

After consideration on the merits, the Committee recommends the following:

HB98-1087, 1218 be postponed indefinitely.

HB98-1204 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation:

Amend printed bill, page 6, line 9, strike "THOSE NURSING HOMES" and substitute "WHICH OF THE STATE NURSING HOMES ADMINISTERED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE ARE".

Page 8, after line 17, insert the following:

"(4) NO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 1998, UNLESS OTHER STATE VETERANS NURSING HOMES HAVE MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE OCCUPANCY RATE OF AT LEAST EIGHTY-FIVE PERCENT OVER THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME.".


HB98­1359 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation:

Amend printed bill, page 1, strike lines 2 through 5 and substitute the following:

"SECTION 1.  1­45­104 (13) (a) (II), Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended to read:

1­45­104.  Contribution limits. (13) (a)  No professional lobbyist, volunteer lobbyist, or principal of a professional lobbyist or volunteer lobbyist shall make or promise to make a contribution to, or solicit or promise to solicit a contribution for:

(II) (A)  The governor or a candidate for governor when the general assembly is in regular session or when any measure adopted by the general assembly in a regular session is pending before the governor for approval or disapproval; OR

(B)  THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, THE SECRETARY OF STATE, THE STATE TREASURER, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, OR A CANDIDATE FOR ANY OF SUCH OFFICES WHEN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS IN REGULAR SESSION.".

Page 2, strike lines 1 through 5.



TRANSPORTATION AND ENERGY

After consideration on the merits, the Committee recommends the following:

HB98-1001 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee on Appropriations with favorable recommendation:

Amend printed bill, page 11, line 26, after "RULES", insert "OR GUIDELINES".

Page 13, strike line 4 and substitute the following:

"GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL, BY APPROPRIATION, DETERMINE HOW STATE MONEYS IN THE REVOLVING".

Page 16, strike lines 12 through 14 and substitute the following:

"SHALL BE SET BY RULE BY THE DEPARTMENT.";

after line 14, insert the following:

"SECTION 21.  42­2­119 (1), Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended to read:

42­2­119.  Notices ­ change of address or name. (1) (a)  Whenever any person, after applying for or receiving a driver's license or motor registration number, moves from the address named in such application or in the license or registration issued to such person or when the name of the licensee is changed by marriage or otherwise, such person shall within ten days thereafter notify the department in writing of such person's old and new address, or of such former and new name, and the number of any license or registration held by such person.

(b)  IF A MOTOR VEHICLE IS NEWLY REGISTERED ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 1999, AND THE PRIMARY BODY COLOR OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE IS SUBSEQUENTLY CHANGED FROM THE PRIMARY BODY COLOR THAT IS IDENTIFIED IN THE APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLE, THE OWNER OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE SHALL NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT IN WRITING WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE COLOR OF SUCH MOTOR VEHICLE IS CHANGED REGARDING THE NEW PRIMARY BODY COLOR OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE. THE PRIMARY BODY COLOR OF ANY MOTOR VEHICLE SHALL BE IDENTIFIED USING THE STANDARD COLOR DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT THAT ARE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 42­3­105 (1) (c).

SECTION 22.  42­3­105 (1) (a), Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended, and the said 42­3­105 (1) is further amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW PARAGRAPH, to read:

42­3­105.  Application for registration ­ tax. (1) (a)  Application for the registration of a vehicle required to be registered under this article shall be made by the owner or the owner's agent, and if applicable, simultaneously with the application for certificate of title, as required by this section. The application for registration, which shall be in writing and signed by the owner of such vehicle or the owner's duly authorized agent, shall include: The name of the applicant; the name and correct address of the owner determined pursuant to section 42­6­139, designating the county, school district, and city or town within the limits of which the owner resides; a description of the motor vehicle in such form as shall be required by the department; the purpose for which the vehicle is used; the notice described in subsection (2) of this section; and such other pertinent information as may be required by the department. IN ADDITION, ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 1999, ANY APPLICATION FOR NEW REGISTRATION OF A VEHICLE SHALL INCLUDE THE PRIMARY BODY COLOR OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE.

(c)  THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ESTABLISH A SET OF STANDARD COLOR DESCRIPTIONS FOR USE IN IDENTIFYING THE PRIMARY BODY COLOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE. ANY APPLICANT APPLYING FOR THE NEW REGISTRATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE OR PROVIDING NOTICE OF ANY CHANGE IN THE PRIMARY BODY COLOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE SHALL USE THE STANDARD COLOR DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT TO IDENTIFY THE PRIMARY BODY COLOR OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE.

SECTION 23. Appropriation.  In addition to any other appropriation, there is hereby appropriated, out of any moneys in the highway users tax fund not otherwise appropriated, to the department of revenue, for allocation to the division of motor vehicles, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1998, the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the implementation of this act.".

Renumber succeeding section accordingly.

Page 1, line 101, strike "TRANSPORTATION." and substitute "TRANSPORTATION, AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.".


HB98-1172, 1239 be postponed indefinitely.

HB98-1187 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee on Finance with favorable recommendation:

Amend printed bill, page 3, line 12, strike "CONVICTIONS" and substitute "CONVICTIONS, OUTSTANDING JUDGMENTS, OR FAILED TO APPEAR";

strike lines 21 through 23 and substitute the following:

"SHALL NOT ISSUE SUCH LICENSE EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 42­2­125.5 (2).".

Page 4, line 9, strike "RESIDENCE." and substitute "RESIDENCE, OR UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY A LICENSED DRIVER WHO IS TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER; EXCEPT THAT, IF A CITY, COUNTY, OR CITY AND COUNTY RECOGNIZES A DRIVING CURFEW THAT IS DIFFERENT FROM THE CURFEW IN THIS SUBSECTION (1), THE MORE RESTRICTIVE CURFEW SHALL APPLY.";

strike lines 16 through 20.

Renumber succeeding subsections accordingly.

Page 4, line 26, strike "OR (2)".

Page 5, line 3, strike "OR (2)".

Page 6, line 16, strike "for a" and substitute "for a";

strike lines 22 through 24 and substitute the following:

"cycle. Any such instruction permit may be extended for an additional period of sixty days SHALL EXPIRE UPON THE APPLICANT'S EIGHTEENTH BIRTHDAY.".

Page 7, after line 21, insert the following:

"SECTION 4.  42­2­122 (1), Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW PARAGRAPH to read:

42­2­122.  Department may cancel license ­ provisional license for physical or mental limitations. (1)  The department has the authority to cancel, deny, or deny the reissuance of any driver's, minor driver's, or provisional driver's license upon determining that the licensee was not entitled to the issuance thereof for any of the following reasons:

(f)  VIOLATION OF SECTION 42­2­125.5 (2).".

Renumber succeeding sections accordingly.

Page 7, line 26, strike "age." and substitute "age ­ revocation.".

Page 8, line 6, strike "AN INSTRUCTION PERMIT OR";

line 14, strike "INSTRUCTION PERMIT OR";

line 16, strike "NOTICE." and substitute the following:

"NOTICE, OR, IF THE MINOR DRIVER HOLDS ONLY AN INSTRUCTION PERMIT, THAT THE MINOR DRIVER MAY NOT APPLY FOR A MINOR OR PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE ACCORDING TO PARAGRAPH (b) OF THIS SUBSECTION (2). SUCH NOTICE SHALL ALSO STATE THAT IF A MINOR DRIVER FAILS TO SURRENDER HIS OR HER LICENSE TO THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY THIS PARAGRAPH (a), THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CANCEL AND DENY THE MINOR DRIVER'S AFFIDAVIT OF LIABILITY AND THE MINOR DRIVER'S LICENSE PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (3) OF THIS SECTION AND SECTION 42­2­122.";

strike lines 19 through 26 and substitute the following:

"(b)  AFTER SURRENDER OF SUCH MINOR DRIVER'S LICENSE PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (a) OF THIS SUBSECTION (2) FOR THE FIRST SUCH CONVICTION, THE MINOR DRIVER MAY NOT REAPPLY FOR A MINOR OR PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE THE NOTICE WAS MAILED BY THE DEPARTMENT. AFTER SURRENDER OF SUCH MINOR DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR A SECOND CONVICTION, THE MINOR DRIVER MAY NOT REAPPLY FOR A MINOR OR PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS. UPON A MINOR DRIVER'S THIRD CONVICTION FOR A MOVING TRAFFIC VIOLATION, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CANCEL AND DENY THE MINOR'S DRIVING PRIVILEGE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE MONTHS BEFORE THE MINOR MAY REAPPLY FOR AN INSTRUCTION PERMIT. ".

Page 9, line 2, strike "INSTRUCTION PERMIT OR";

line 4, strike "PERMIT OR";

line 7, strike "PERMIT OR".


HB98-1213 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee on Appropriations with favorable recommendation:

Amend printed bill, page 5, after line 4, insert the following:

"SECTION 4.  42­7­604 (4), Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW PARAGRAPH to read:

42­7­604.  Motorist insurance identification database program ­ creation ­ administration ­ selection of designated agent ­ legislative declaration. (4) (c)  IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER REQUIREMENT, THE CONTRACT WITH THE DESIGNATED AGENT SHALL INCLUDE THE PROVISION OF ANY COMPUTER MODIFICATIONS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS UPGRADES NECESSARY FOR CONDUCTING MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE INQUIRIES UPON RECEIPT OF AN APPLICATION FOR MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION OR REGISTRATION RENEWAL UNDER SECTION 42­3­105 (1) (c) OR 42­3­112 (3) (b).".

Renumber succeeding sections accordingly.

Page 6, line 25, strike "5," and substitute "6,";

strike line 26, and substitute "and 7 of this act shall take effect July 1, 1999, and shall apply to".

Page 7, after line 2, insert the following:

"SECTION 9. Appropriation.  (1)  In addition to any other appropriation, there is hereby appropriated, to the department of revenue, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1998, the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the implementation of this act. Of said sum, one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) shall be from the distributive data processing fund.

(2)  In addition to any other appropriation, there is hereby appropriated, out of any moneys in the division of insurance cash fund not otherwise appropriated, to the department of regulatory agencies, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1998, the sum of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000), or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the implementation of this act.".

Renumber succeeding section accordingly.

Page 1, line 103, strike "COLORADO.", and substitute "COLORADO, AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.".


HB98-1273 be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation.

HB98-1289 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee on Finance with favorable recommendation:

Amend printed bill, page 2, line 19, strike "ASPHALT, OR SIMILAR SUBSTANCES." and substitute "OR ASPHALT.".

Page 3, strike lines 4 through 9;

line 10, strike "(5)" and substitute "(4)";

line 13, strike "July 1, 1998," and substitute "January 20, 1999,".


HB98­1304 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation:

Amend printed bill, page 3, line 22, strike "SHALL" and substitute "MAY".

Page 4, line 6, strike "SHALL" and substitute "MAY";

strike lines 12 through 25 and substitute the following:

"(4)  NOTWITHSTANDING SUBSECTION (1) OF THIS SECTION, THE STATE DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MAY OFFER PARTICIPANTS IN THE STATE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN AN OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:

(a)  ANY PUBLIC­PRIVATE INITIATIVE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 43­1­1201 (3), C.R.S.;

(b)  BONDS ISSUED FOR TURNPIKES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 2 OF ARTICLE 3 OF TITLE 43, C.R.S.;

(c)  ANTICIPATION WARRANTS ISSUED FOR TOLL TUNNELS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 4 OF ARTICLE 3 OF TITLE 43, C.R.S.; OR

(d)  ANY OTHER PUBLIC­PRIVATE INITIATIVE PROGRAM FOR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROJECTS IN COLORADO AUTHORIZED BY LAW.".

Page 10, strike lines 23 through 26 and substitute the following:

"(a)  The private entity shall not pledge or cause a lien to be created on the transportation system or right­of­way involved in the transportation system project MAY PLEDGE THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROJECT OR THE RIGHT­OF­WAY INVOLVED IN THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROJECT IF THE PROJECT OR RIGHT­OF­WAY IS ENTIRELY FUNDED BY PRIVATE MONEYS AND THE DEPARTMENT DETERMINES THAT SUCH A PLEDGE IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST. THE PRIVATE ENTITY SHALL NOT PLEDGE OR CAUSE A LIEN TO BE CREATED ON A TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROJECT OR A RIGHT­OF­WAY INVOLVED IN A TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROJECT IF PUBLIC FUNDS WERE USED TO PURCHASE THE PROJECT OR RIGHT­OF­WAY OR THE DEPARTMENT OWNS THE PROJECT OR RIGHT­OF­WAY;

(b)  The department PRIVATE ENTITY owns the highway and right­of­way involved in the transportation system project at all times. IF THE PROJECT OR RIGHT­OF­WAY IS ENTIRELY FUNDED BY PRIVATE MONEYS AND THE DEPARTMENT DETERMINES THAT SUCH OWNERSHIP IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST. THE DEPARTMENT MAY NOT TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF A TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROJECT OR A RIGHT­OF­WAY INVOLVED IN A TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROJECT IF PUBLIC FUNDS WERE USED TO PURCHASE THE PROJECT OR RIGHT­OF­WAY OR THE DEPARTMENT OWNS THE PROJECT OR RIGHT­OF­WAY.".

Page 11, strike lines 1 through 9 and substitute the following:

"SECTION 13.  Effective date.  This act shall take effect at 12:01 a.m. on the day following";

strike lines 17 through 21.


HCR98-1005 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation:

Amend printed concurrent resolution, page 2, strike lines 12 through 14 and substitute the following:

"PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUCH PROJECTS THROUGH PUBLIC­PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE INDEBTEDNESS SECURED BY SUCH PLEDGE HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL. AFTER THE INDEBTEDNESS SECURED BY A PLEDGE OF A TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROJECT OR RIGHT­OF­WAY INVOLVED IN THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROJECT HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL, THE PROJECT OR THE RIGHT­OF­WAY SUBJECT TO THE PLEDGE SHALL REVERT TO STATE OWNERSHIP. NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO PROHIBIT THE STATE FROM LEASING A TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROJECT OR THE RIGHT­OF­WAY INVOLVED IN THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROJECT.".

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PRINTING REPORT

The Chief Clerk reports the following bills have been correctly printed: HB98-1362, 1363, 1364, 1365, and 1366.

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SIGNING OF BILLS - RESOLUTIONS - MEMORIALS

The Speaker has signed: HJR98-1007.

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INTRODUCTION OF BILL

First Reading

The following bill was read by title and referred to the committee indicated:

HB98-1367 by Representative G.Berry--Concerning higher education.

Committee on Education.

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APPOINTMENT

The Speaker announced the appointment of Representative Lawrence to the Legislative Council Committee.

The appointment was confirmed by viva voce vote.

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LAY OVER OF CALENDAR ITEMS

On motion of Representative Faatz, the following items on the Calendar were laid over until February 9, retaining place on Calendar:

Consideration of General Orders--HB98-1183, 1164, 1171, 1231, 1249, 1261, 1170, 1251, 1253, 1140, 1154, 1235, 1019, 1226.

Consideration of Resolution--HJR98-1010.

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On motion of Representative Faatz, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., February 9, 1998.

Approved:


CHARLES E. BERRY,

Speaker

Attest:

JUDITH RODRIGUE,

Chief Clerk