JANUARY 12, 2015 1 Journal of the Senate FIRST DAY SENATE CHAMBER, TOPEKA, KANSAS Monday, January 12, 2015, 2:00 p.m. In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Kansas and by the virtue of her office as President of the Senate, President Susan Wagle declared the 2015 Senate to be in session. President Wagle welcomed Father Don Davidson, who will again serve as the Senate Chaplain. He delivered the following invocation: Almighty and Creator God, bless this chamber and all who labor herein as a new session begins this day. Help us to know that the eyes of Kansas are upon the work done here and the words said here. From the people of the land and the people of our cities, from industry and shops, from farms and diners, the people are watching. Help our legislators oh God not to be tempted by the scripts of the past, but seek inspiration from you by reaching into their hearts and relying on your gifts of compassion, honesty and forbearance as they meet the days ahead. Help our legislators oh God not to be tempted to do the easy when the difficult is the better, not to be seduced into action without reason or decision without understanding. Keep them safe dear God and grant them the grace to listen and the wisdom for each and every hour. We pray this day in the wonder of your love and the holiness of your Name. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Wagle. President Wagle introduced the new Reading Clerk, Kendall Kaut, who is a second year student at the University of Kansas School of Law. COMMUNICATIONS FROM STATE OFFICERS STATE OF KANSAS SECRETARY OF STATE I, KRIS W. KOBACH, Secretary of State, do hereby certify that the following persons were elected members of the Senate of the State of Kansas for the remainder of the unexpired four-year term ending on the second Monday of January in the Year of Our Lord two thousand and seventeen. District 35 Richard Wilborn District 37 Molly Baumgardner IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused to be affixed my official seal this first day of December in the Year of Our Lord two thousand and fourteen. 2 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE KRIS KOBACH Secretary of State President Wagle requested Senators Bruce and Lynn to escort Senators Baumgardner and Wilborn to the front of the Senate. The President introduced the Honorable Marla Luckert, Justice of the Kansas Supreme Court, who administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Senators Molly Baumgardner and Richard Wilborn. OATH OF OFFICE STATE OF KANSAS, COUNTY OF SHAWNEE, ss: We do solemnly swear, or affirm, that we will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Kansas, and will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of the State Senator. So help us God. District 35 Richard Wilborn District 37 Molly Baumgardner Subscribed and Sworn to, or affirmed, before me this 12th day of January, 2015. MARLA LUCKERT Justice of the Supreme Court Senator Wilborn introduced his wife, Ann, and other guests present. Both Senator Baumgardner and Senator Wilborn were honored with a standing ovation. The roll was called with 39 senators present. Senator Ostmeyer was excused. District District 1. Dennis Pyle 21. Greg A. Smith 2. Marci Francisco 22. Tom Hawk 3. Tom Holland 23. Rob Olson 4. David Haley 24. Tom Arpke 5. Steve Fitzgerald 25. Michael O'Donnell 6. Pat Pettey 26. Dan Kerschen 7. Kay Wolf 27. Leslie D. “Les” Donovan, Sr. 8 Jim Denning 28. Mike Petersen 9. Julia Lynn 29. Oletha Faust-Goudeau 10. Mary Pilcher-Cook 30. Susan Wagle 11. Jeff Melcher 31. Carolyn McGinn 12. Caryn Tyson 32. Steve E. Abrams 13. Jacob LaTurner 33. Mitch Holmes 14. Forrest J. Knox 34. Terry Bruce 15. Jeff King 35. Rick Wilborn 16. Ty Masterson 36. Elaine S. Bowers 17. Jeff Longbine 37. Molly Baumgardner 18. Laura Kelly 38. Garrett Love JANUARY 12, 2015 3 19. Anthony Hensley 39. Larry R. Powell 20. Vicki L. Schmidt 40. Ralph Ostmeyer INTRODUCTION Senator Wagle introduced Dr. Douglas Gruenbacher, 67th President of the Kansaas Academy of Physicians. Dr. Gruenbacher is a partner at Bluestem Medical and is a staff physician at Gove County Medical Center. The Academy sponsors the doctor of the day program and provides daily assistance for health concerns in the Capitol during the legislative session. INTRODUCTION OF ORIGINAL MOTIONS AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS Senators Wagle, Bruce and Hensley introduced the following Senate resolution, which was read: SENATE RESOLUTION No. 1701― A RESOLUTION relating to the organization of the Senate. Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas: That the Secretary of the Senate notify the House of Representatives that the Senate is organized with the following officers: Susan Wagle, president, Jeff King, vice-president, Terry Bruce, majority leader, Anthony Hensley, minority leader, Corey Carnahan, secretary, Charles (Nick) Nicolay, sergeant at arms, and awaits the pleasure of the House of Representatives. On emergency motion of Senator Bruce SR 1701 was adopted unanimously. Senators Wagle, Bruce and Hensley introduced the following Senate resolution, which was read: SENATE RESOLUTION No. 1702― A RESOLUTION relating to assignment of seats of the Senate. Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas: The members of the 2015 regular session shall occupy the same seats assigned pursuant to 2014 Senate Resolution No. 1827 with the following exceptions: Senator Abrams, seat no. 29, Senator Arpke, seat no. 19, Senator Baumgardner, seat no. 4, Senator Tyson, seat no. 23, Senator Wilborn, seat no. 16. On emergency motion of Senator Bruce SR 1702 was adopted unanimously. Senators Wagle, Bruce and Hensley introduced the following Senate resolution, which was read: SENATE RESOLUTION No. 1703― A RESOLUTION relating to the rules of the Senate for 2013-2016; amending Rules 7, 34, 40, 44 and 56. 4 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas: That Rule 7 be amended to read as follows: Rule 7. Standing Committees. There shall be a standing committee named the Committee on Organization, Calendar and Rules which shall consist of three members, the chairperson of which shall be the president of the Senate, and the vice chairperson of which shall be the majority leader of the Senate. The Vice President of the Senate shall be a member of the committee. No bill or resolution other than resolutions adopting, amending or revoking rules of the Senate or Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Representatives, shall be introduced by or be referred to the Committee on Organization, Calendar and Rules. The following shall be the other standing committees: Number of Members 1. Agriculture............................................................................................................11 2. Assessment and Taxation.......................................................................................11 3. Commerce.............................................................................................................11 4. Confirmation Oversight Committee........................................................................6 5. Corrections and Juvenile Justice............................................................................7 5. 6. Education..........................................................................................................11 6. 7. Ethics and Elections............................................................................................9 7. 8. Federal and State Affairs.....................................................................................9 8. 9. Financial Institutions and Insurance....................................................................9 9. 10. Interstate Cooperation.......................................................................................7 10. 11. Judiciary........................................................................................................11 11. 12. Local Government...........................................................................................9 12. 13. Natural Resources..........................................................................................11 13. 14. Public Health and Welfare...............................................................................9 14. 15. Transportation.................................................................................................9 15. 16. Utilities..........................................................................................................11 16. 17. Ways and Means............................................................................................11 The president of the Senate, with the advice of the majority leader and the vice president of the Senate, shall appoint the members of each committee, shall appoint the chairperson and vice chairperson or vice chairpersons thereof and shall designate the ranking minority member of each committee. The minority leader shall submit recommendations for the appointment of minority members to the standing committees of the Senate to the Committee on Organization, Calendar and Rules. The Committee on Organization, Calendar and Rules shall have a standing subcommittee on calendar which shall be the president of the Senate, the vice president of the Senate and the majority leader of the Senate. The Majority Leader shall be the chairperson of the subcommittee. The Committee on Organization, Calendar and Rules may establish such other subcommittees of the Committee on Organization, Calendar and Rules