Prayer by Pastor Stephen Swanson, St.
Paul's Lutheran Church, Denver.
The Speaker called the House to order at 9:00
a.m.
The roll was called with the following result:
Present--61.
Absent and excused--Representative C.Berry--1.
Absent--Representatives Clarke, Grossman, Tupa--3.
Present after roll call--Representatives Clarke,
Grossman, Tupa.
The Speaker declared a quorum present.
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On motion of Representative Miller, the reading of the journal of February 24, 1998, was declared dispensed with and approved as corrected by the Chief Clerk.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES OF REFERENCE
APPROPRIATIONS
After consideration on the merits, the Committee
recommends the following:
HB98-1234 be amended
as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of
the Whole with favorable recommendation:
Amend the Education Committee Report, dated February
11, 1998, page 1, after line 19, insert the following:
"SECTION 3. 2254104
(5) (c) (II), Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
2254104. District total
program. (5) For purposes of
the formulas used in this section:
(c) (II) (A) Except as provided
in subparagraph (IV) of this paragraph (c), for the 199697
AND 199798 budget year and budget
years thereafter YEARS, a district's
cost of living factor shall be determined by dividing the percentage
change in the district's cost of living amount from the previous
cost of living study to the current cost of living study by the
lowest percentage change in cost of living amount of all districts
in the state, dividing said amount by one thousand and rounding
to the nearest onethousandth of one percent, and adding
the result obtained to the district's cost of living factor for
the current budget year.
(B) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBPARAGRAPH
(IV) OF THIS PARAGRAPH (c), FOR THE 199899 BUDGET YEAR AND
BUDGET YEARS THEREAFTER, A DISTRICT'S COST OF LIVING FACTOR SHALL
BE THE GREATER OF: THE DISTRICT'S COST OF LIVING FACTOR FOR THE
PRIOR BUDGET YEAR OR THE COST OF LIVING FACTOR DETERMINED BY DIVIDING
THE PERCENTAGE CHANGE IN THE DISTRICT'S COST OF LIVING AMOUNT
FROM THE PREVIOUS COST OF LIVING STUDY TO THE CURRENT COST OF
LIVING STUDY BY THE LOWEST POSITIVE PERCENTAGE CHANGE IN THE COST
OF LIVING AMOUNT OF ALL DISTRICTS IN THE STATE, DIVIDING SAID
AMOUNT BY ONE THOUSAND AND ROUNDING TO THE NEAREST ONETHOUSANDTH
OF ONE PERCENT, AND ADDING THE RESULT OBTAINED TO THE DISTRICT'S
COST OF LIVING FACTOR FOR THE PRIOR BUDGET YEAR.
(C) For purposes of this subparagraph
(II), a district's cost of living amount refers to the values
as adjusted for district labor pool areas.
SECTION 4. 2254104.3
(2.7), Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended BY THE ADDITION OF
A NEW PARAGRAPH to read:
2254104.3. Total program
for 199495 and 199596 budget years and budget years
thereafter special provisions.
(2.7) (d) (I) FOR THE 199899 BUDGET
YEAR AND BUDGET YEARS THEREAFTER, IF A DISTRICT'S TOTAL PROGRAM
IS CALCULATED PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (a) OF THIS SUBSECTION (2.7)
AND THE DISTRICT IS CAPABLE OF RECEIVING AN INCREASE IN ITS TOTAL
PROGRAM WITHIN THE LIMITATIONS ON ITS FISCAL YEAR SPENDING FOR
THE APPLICABLE BUDGET YEAR UNDER SECTION 20 OF ARTICLE X OF THE
STATE CONSTITUTION, THE DISTRICT MAY CERTIFY TO THE DEPARTMENT
THAT IT MAY RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL INCREASE IN ITS TOTAL PROGRAM
FOR THE APPLICABLE BUDGET YEAR IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE LESSER
OF:
(A) THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE DISTRICT'S
TOTAL PROGRAM FOR THE APPLICABLE BUDGET YEAR CALCULATED PURSUANT
TO PARAGRAPH (a) OF THIS SUBSECTION (2.7) AND THE DISTRICT'S TOTAL
PROGRAM FOR THE APPLICABLE BUDGET YEAR CALCULATED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 2254104 (2) OR (6); OR
(B) THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE DISTRICT'S
TOTAL PROGRAM FOR THE APPLICABLE BUDGET YEAR CALCULATED PURSUANT
TO PARAGRAPH (a) OF THIS SUBSECTION (2.7) AND THE DISTRICT'S ALLOWABLE
FISCAL YEAR SPENDING FOR THE APPLICABLE BUDGET YEAR UNDER SECTION
20 OF ARTICLE X OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION.
(II) EACH DISTRICT ELIGIBLE FOR AN INCREASE
PURSUANT TO THIS PARAGRAPH (d) SHALL CERTIFY TO THE DEPARTMENT
THE EXACT DOLLAR AMOUNT OF INCREASE THAT THE DISTRICT CAN ACCEPT.
SUCH CERTIFICATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1
OF THE APPLICABLE BUDGET YEAR AND MUST BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED
BY AN AUDITOR FOR THE DISTRICT."";
page 1, strike line 20.
Page 2, strike lines 1 through 6;
strike lines 8 and 9.
BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND LABOR
After consideration on the merits, the Committee
recommends the following:
SB98-12 be amended
as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of
the Whole with favorable recommendation:
Amend reengrossed bill, page 2, line 19, after the
period, add "AN INSURER THAT FILES ACTUARIAL JUSTIFICATION
UNDER SUBPARAGRAPH (II) OF THIS PARAGRAPH (a) IN A FORM THAT IS
NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC SHALL ALSO FILE WITH SUCH JUSTIFICATION
A WRITTEN SUMMARY OF THE DATA THAT IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
GENERALLY DESCRIBING THE PROPOSITION SUPPORTED BY THE JUSTIFICATION.";
line 24, strike "104705." and
substitute "104705 OR UNDER A SIMILAR LAW IN
ANOTHER STATE.".
SB98-13 be amended
as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of
the Whole with favorable recommendation:
Amend reengrossed bill, page 2, line 25, strike "COST
SAVINGS" and substitute "VARIANCE IN COST".
Page 3, line 17, strike "SAVINGS" and substitute
"DIFFERENCE".
SB98-14 be amended
as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of
the Whole with favorable recommendation:
Amend reengrossed bill, page 1, strike lines 2 through
4 and substitute the following:
"SECTION 1. 104706
(1) (d) (III) and the introductory portion of 104706
(3) (e) (I), Colorado Revised Statutes, are amended to read:
104706. Required coverages
complying policies PIP examination program.
(1) Subject to the limitations and exclusions authorized
by this part 7, the minimum coverages required for compliance
with this part 7 are as follows:
(d) (III) (A) Notwithstanding
the requirements of this subsection (1), the coverage set forth
in this paragraph (d) may be declined at the option of the insured.
if the insured represents in writing
that neither the insured nor the insured's resident spouse has
received, during the thirtyone days previous to applying
for coverage, any earned income from wages from regular employment
and that none is anticipated for at least the next one hundred
eighty days. Neither the insurer nor any agent of the insurer
shall have any duty to verify any such representation made by
the insured. However, if such option
to decline such coverage is exercised by the insured, it shall
apply only to such insured and the
insured's resident spouse ANY RESIDENT
RELATIVE, AS DEFINED IN SUBPARAGRAPH (II) OF PARAGRAPH (d) OF
SUBSECTION (2) OF THIS SECTION. All other covered persons shall
be entitled to the coverage as set forth in subparagraph (I) of
this paragraph (d).
(B) THE INSURER SHALL MAIL A NOTICE REGARDING
THE OPPORTUNITY TO WAIVE THE COVERAGE UNDER SUBSUBPARAGRAPH
(A) OF THIS SUBPARAGRAPH (III) TO EACH INSURED UPON THE FIRST
RENEWAL OF POLICIES THAT ARE EXISTING ON JANUARY 1,1999, AND UPON
ANY APPLICATION FOR A NEW POLICY. SUCH NOTICE SHALL INCLUDE A
DESCRIPTION OF THE COVERAGE THAT MAY BE WAIVED, THE ESTIMATED
COST OF SUCH COVERAGE, AND A STATEMENT INDICATING THAT SUCH COVERAGE
MAY BE WAIVED AT THE OPTION OF THE INSURED. SUCH NOTICE SHALL
BE DEEMED RECEIVED BY THE NAMED INSURED IF MAILED, POSTAGE PREPAID,
AS PART OF THE INSURER'S NORMAL AND CUSTOMARY BUSINESS PRACTICE,
TO THE LASTKNOWN ADDRESS OF THE NAMED INSURED AS SHOWN ON
THE INSURER'S RECORDS.
(C) IN ORDER TO WAIVE THE COVERAGE UNDER
SUBSUBPARAGRAPH (A) OF THIS SUBPARAGRAPH (III), THE INSURED
SHALL SIGN A WRITTEN WAIVER THAT DESCRIBES THE COVERAGE BEING
WAIVED, PROVIDES THE ESTIMATED COST OF THE COVERAGE BEING WAIVED,
AND INDICATES THAT SUCH COVERAGE IS BEING VOLUNTARILY WAIVED BY
THE INSURED.
(3) (e) (I) Any insurer providing
policies pursuant to this subsection (3) shall provide to any
person qualified for such policies pursuant to paragraph (c) of
this subsection (3) a loss of gross income benefit; except that
if the insured represents in writing
that neither the insured nor the insured's resident spouse has
received, during the thirtyone days previous to applying
for coverage, any earned income from wages from regular employment
and that none is anticipated for at least the next one hundred
eighty days the insured may waive
loss of gross income benefits. THE INSURER SHALL PROVIDE A NOTICE
REGARDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO WAIVE SUCH COVERAGE AS REQUIRED IN
SUBSUBPARAGRAPH (B) OF SUBPARAGRAPH (III) OF PARAGRAPH (a)
OF SUBSECTION (1) OF THIS SECTION. AN INSURED MAY WAIVE SUCH COVERAGE
BY SIGNING A WRITTEN WAIVER IN THE FORM REQUIRED BY SUBSUBPARAGRAPH
(C) OF SUBPARAGRAPH (III) OF PARAGRAPH (a) OF SUBSECTION (1) OF
THIS SECTION. Such benefit shall be for a loss of gross income
due to an injury arising out of the use or operation of a motor
vehicle if such injury prevents the injured insured from earning
income of up to and including five thousand dollars which shall
be paid as follows:".
Strike pages 2 through 4.
Page 5, strike lines 1 through 23.
Renumber succeeding sections accordingly.
SB98-67 be referred
to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation.
HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, WELFARE, AND INSTITUTIONS
After consideration on the merits, the Committee
recommends the following:
HB98-1369 be referred
to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation.
HB98-1370 be amended
as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of
the Whole with favorable recommendation:
Amend printed bill, page 1, line 9, strike "CHAIR"
and substitute "CHAIRPERSON";
line 10, strike "CHAIR", and substitute
"CHAIRPERSON".
SB98-104 be referred
to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation.
STATE, VETERANS AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
After consideration on the merits, the Committee
recommends the following:
HB98-1282 be postponed
indefinitely.
HJR98-1013 be amended
as follows, and as so amended, be referred out for final action:
Amend printed resolution, page 2, line 21, strike
"Medical".
SB9840 be
amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee
of the Whole with favorable recommendation:
Amend reengrossed bill, page 2, line 1, strike "ON
JULY 1, 1998," and substitute "THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE
DATE THAT IS THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS PARAGRAPH (a), AS AMENDED,";
line 6, strike "ON JULY 1, 1998," and substitute
"THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE THAT IS THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THIS PARAGRAPH, AS AMENDED,";
strike lines 13 through 17 and substitute the following:
"ASSEMBLY AT THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT AND WHO
IS A PARTICIPANT IN THE PLAN, to be appointed by the president
of the senate and one a representative, OR FORMER REPRESENTATIVE
WHO IS NO LONGER SERVING IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND WHO IS A
PARTICIPANT IN THE PLAN, to be appointed by the speaker of the
house of representatives.".
Page 3, line 2, strike "On and after July 1,
1996
1998," and substitute "On
and after July 1, 1996, THIRTY DAYS
AFTER THE DATE THAT IS THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS PARAGRAPH, AS
AMENDED,".
Page 6, strike lines 12 through 16 and substitute
the following:
"SECTION 3. Effective
date. This act shall take effect at 12:01 a.m.
on the day following the expiration of the ninetyday period
after final adjournment of the general assembly that is allowed
for submitting a referendum petition pursuant to article V, section
1 (3) of the state constitution; except that, if a referendum
petition is filed against this act or an item, section, or part
of this act within such period, then the act, item, section, or
part, if approved by the people, shall take effect on the date
of the official declaration of the vote thereon by proclamation
of the governor.".
SB98-119 be amended
as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of
the Whole with favorable recommendation:
Amend reengrossed bill, page 3, strike lines 22 through
24 and substitute the following:
"(2) The provisions of this act shall apply
to elected state officials who do not receive compensation other
than expense reimbursement from state funds serving on or after
the applicable effective date of this act.".
SB98-145 be amended as
follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of the
Whole with favorable recommendation:
Amend reengrossed bill, page 4, line 17, strike "FIFTEEN"
and substitute "TWENTY".
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MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed on Third Reading and transmitted
to the Revisor of Statutes:
SB98- 093, amended as printed in Senate Journal, February 23, page 328;
SB98- 102, amended as printed in Senate Journal, February 20, page 307, and February 23, page 327;
SB98- 111, amended as printed in Senate Journal, February 19, pages 281 and 283-293;
SB98- 136, amended as printed in Senate Journal, February 23, page 328;
SB98- 157, amended as printed in Senate Journal, February 23, page 325;
SB98- 159, amended as printed in Senate Journal, February 23, page 327;
HB98-1074, amended as printed in Senate Journal, February 23, page 328;
HB98-1078, amended as printed in Senate Journal, February 23, pages 328-329;
HB98-1351, amended as printed in Senate Journal, February 23, page 328.
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MESSAGE FROM THE REVISOR
We herewith transmit without comment, as amended, SB98-093, 102, 111, 136, 157, 159, HB98-1074, 1078, and 1351.
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INTRODUCTION OF MEMORIAL
The following memorial was read by title and laid
over one day under the rules:
HM98-1001 by Representative
Kreutz--Memorializing former Rep-resentative Charles W. "Chuck"
Henning.
WHEREAS, By the Will of Divine Providence, our beloved
former member, the Honorable Charles W. "Chuck" Henning,
departed this life on May 28, 1997; and
WHEREAS, Representative Henning was born July 29,
1929, in Brookfield, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Representative Henning served his country
in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict as a tank
platoon leader and as manager of the Armed Forces Radio Station
Vagabond; and
WHEREAS, Representative Henning served his community
as a journalist working as a political reporter at radio and television
station KOA; and
WHEREAS, Representative Henning served his community
as a lobbyist representing the Rocky Mountain Oil and Gas Association
and the Savings and Loan League of Colorado; and
WHEREAS, Representative Henning served his community
as a member of the KCFR Colorado Public Radio Board and with the
Colorado Speakers Association; and
WHEREAS, Representative Henning wrote a book entitled
the "Wit and Wisdom of Politics" that was nationally
recognized and widely praised by, among others, George Will and
Jack W. Germond; and
WHEREAS, Representative Henning's contributions to
his state have been recognized by being named the recipient of
the ROMCOE Award for Outstanding Environmental Achievement and
the recipient of the first annual Lee F. Johnson Award for contributions
to low and moderate income housing; and
WHEREAS, Representative Henning served the executive
department of his state, having been appointed by four different
Colorado Governors to various posts including the chairman of
the Colorado Housing Finance Authority, the State Board of Agriculture,
and as the director of a state agency, the Colorado Advanced Technology
Institute; and
WHEREAS, Representative Henning served well and faithfully
his state representing Englewood as a member of the Colorado House
of Representatives during the 1992 session; and
WHEREAS, After his service as a member of this House,
Representative Henning continued to serve Colorado as the director
of the House of Representatives Majority Communications Office
where he provided his vast knowledge and experience to the members
of this House; and
WHEREAS, Representative Henning reminded this House
that a sense of humor is essential in politics and that the importance
of using humor might be summed up in his own words: "Humor
is used to clear away the pomposity, patronizing, piousness, piety,
pretentiousness, and prolixity that are all too prevalent in politics";
and
WHEREAS, It is fitting that we, the members of the
House of Representatives of the Sixtyfirst General Assembly,
pay tribute to the years of dedicated public service by Representative
Henning and express our deep regret and sorrow occasioned by his
death; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives
of the Sixtyfirst General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
That, in the death of Charles W. "Chuck" Henning, the People of the State of Colorado have lost an outstanding citizen and a devoted public servant and that we, the members of the Sixtyfirst General Assembly, do hereby extend our deep and heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family and his friends, and pay tribute to a man who served his community, his country, and the State of Colorado well and faithfully.
Be It Further Resolved, That a copy of this Memorial be sent to his daughter Laura, his son Christopher, and his friend and companion Martha Hansen.
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THIRD READING OF BILLS--FINAL PASSAGE
The following bills were considered on Third Reading.
The titles were publicly read. Reading of the bill at length was
dispensed with by unanimous consent.
HB98-1177 by Representative
Agler; also Senator Hopper --Concerning sex offenders.
The question being "Shall the bill pass?".
A roll call vote was taken. As shown by the following
recorded vote, a majority of those elected to the House voted
in the affirmative and the bill was declared passed.
YES 64 NO 0 EXCUSED 1 ABSENT 0
| Adkins Y Agler Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Arrington Y Bacon Y Berry, G. Y Chavez Y Clarke Y Dean Y Dyer Y Entz Y Epps Y Faatz Y George Y | Gordon Y Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y Hefley Y Johnson Y June Y Kaufman Y Keller Y Kreutz Y Lawrence Y Leyba Y Mace Y May Y McElhany Y | McPherson Y Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol Y Owen Y Pankey Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Reeser Y Romero Y Salaz Y Saliman Y Schauer Y Sinclair Y Smith Y | Snyder Y Spradley Y Sullivant Y Swenson Y Takis Y Tate Y Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa Y Udall Y Veiga Y Williams, S. Y Williams, T. Y Young Y Zimmerman Y Mr. Speaker E |
Co-sponsors added: Representatives Allen, Hagedorn, Kaufman, Kreutz,
Lawrence, Mace, McPherson, Salaz, Spradley, Tucker, Young.
HB98-1252 by Representative
Dyer; also Senator B. Alexander--Concerning the
educational programs of Fort Lewis college.
The question being "Shall the bill pass?".
A roll call vote was taken. As shown by the following
recorded vote, a majority of those elected to the House voted
in the affirmative and the bill was declared passed.
YES 62 NO 2 EXCUSED 1 ABSENT 0
| Adkins Y Agler Y Alexander YAllen Y Anderson Y Arrington Y Bacon Y Berry, G. Y Chavez Y Clarke Y Dean Y Dyer Y Entz Y Epps Y Faatz Y George Y | Gordon Y Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y Hefley Y Johnson Y June Y Kaufman Y Keller Y Kreutz N Lawrence Y Leyba Y Mace Y May Y McElhany Y | McPherson Y Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol Y Owen N Pankey Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Reeser Y Romero Y Salaz Y Saliman Y Schauer Y Sinclair Y Smith Y | Snyder Y Spradley Y Sullivant Y Swenson Y Takis Y Tate Y Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa Y Udall Y Veiga Y Williams, S. Y Williams, T. Y Young Y Zimmerman Y Mr. Speaker E |
Co-sponsors added: Representatives G.Berry, Taylor, Tupa.
HB98-1276 by Representative
Salaz; also Senator Bishop--Concerning imposition of restrictions
on the availability of student information by state-supported
institutions of higher education.
The question being "Shall the bill pass?".
A roll call vote was taken. As shown by the following
recorded vote, a majority of those elected to the House voted
in the affirmative and the bill was declared passed.
YES 64 NO 0 EXCUSED 1 ABSENT 0
Adkins Y Agler Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Arrington Y Bacon Y Berry, G. Y Chavez Y Clarke Y Dean Y Dyer Y Entz Y Epps Y Faatz Y George Y | Gordon Y Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y Hefley Y Johnson Y June Y Kaufman Y Keller Y Kreutz Y Lawrence Y Leyba Y Mace Y May Y McElhany Y | McPherson Y Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol Y Owen Y Pankey Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Reeser Y Romero Y Salaz Y Saliman Y Schauer Y Sinclair Y Smith Y | Snyder Y Spradley Y Sullivant Y Swenson Y Takis Y Tate Y Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa Y Udall Y Veiga Y Williams, S. Y Williams, T. Y Young Y Zimmerman Y Mr. Speaker E | ||||
Co-sponsors added: Representatives Bacon, Lawrence, Nichol, Reeser,
Saliman, Tupa, Young.
HB98-1360 by Representatives
Owen, Grampsas, and Romero; also Senators Rizzuto, Blickensderfer,
and Lacy--Concerning the authorization of the drug assistance
component of the federal "Ryan White C.A.R.E. Act of 1990",
as amended.
The question being "Shall the bill pass?".
A roll call vote was taken. As shown by the following
recorded vote, a majority of those elected to the House voted
in the affirmative and the bill was declared passed.
YES 64 NO 0 EXCUSED 1 ABSENT 0
Adkins Y Agler Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Arrington Y Bacon Y Berry, G. Y Chavez Y Clarke Y Dean Y Dyer Y Entz Y Epps Y Faatz Y George Y | Gordon Y Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y Hefley Y Johnson Y June Y Kaufman Y Keller Y Kreutz Y Lawrence Y Leyba Y Mace Y May Y McElhany Y | McPherson Y Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol Y Owen Y Pankey Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Reeser Y Romero Y Salaz Y Saliman Y Schauer Y Sinclair Y Smith Y | Snyder Y Spradley Y Sullivant Y Swenson Y Takis Y Tate Y Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa Y Udall Y Veiga Y Williams, S. Y Williams, T. Y Young Y Zimmerman Y Mr. Speaker E | ||||
Co-sponsors added: Representatives Mace, Nichol, Reeser, Saliman, Tool, Tupa.
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LAY OVER OF CALENDAR ITEMS
On motion of Representative Anderson, Consideration of Resolutions (HJR98-1010, 1004) was laid over until February 26, retaining place on Calendar.
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On motion of Representative Anderson, the House adjourned
until 9:00 a.m., February 26, 1998.
Approved:
CHARLES E. BERRY,
Speaker
Attest:
JUDITH RODRIGUE,
Chief Clerk