MARCH 30, 2010 1299 CORRECTED Journal of the Senate FIFTY-THIRD DAY SENATE CHAMBER,TOPEKA,KANSAS Tuesday, March 30, 2010—10:00 a.m. The Senate was called to order by President Stephen Morris. The roll was called with forty senators present. Invocation by Chaplain Fred S. Hollomon: Heavenly Father, The time is getting short, There’s still a lot to do. Some of it must be done Before the session’s through. All of them represent Over 60,000 persons; All have other responsibilities Making the pressure worsen. Almost all have other jobs Which they have left behind. Sickness afflicts some of them Which puts them in a bind. Kids expect their parents To attend all their games. Grandchildren were disappointed When grandparents never came. Some of them must travel Several hundred miles. Fatigue and lack of time Are adding to their trials. I’ve said it many times before, And I’ll say it once again: They have too many critics, Let’s PRAY for these women and men! I pray in the Name of Jesus Christ, AMEN The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Stephen Morris. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS The following resolution was introduced and read by title: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No. 1630— By Senators Morris, Abrams, Apple, Barnett, Brownlee, Brungardt, Colyer, Donovan, Em- ler, Faust-Goudeau, Francisco, Haley, Hensley, Holland, Huntington, Kelly, Kelsey, 1300 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE Kultala, Lee, Lynn, Marshall, Masterson, McGinn, Ostmeyer, Owens, Petersen, Pyle, Reitz, D. Schmidt, V. Schmidt, Schodorf, Taddiken, Teichman, Umbarger, Vratil and Wagle A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION supporting participation with the State of Colorado in the Pierre Auger Observatory project proposed to be built in Colorado; providing for formation of a task force to lead the Kansas effort in collaboration with Colorado. WHEREAS, The Pierre Auger Observatory project is a world-class research project pro- posed to be built in southeastern Colorado (‘‘Auger North’’), a location chosen by the sci- entific community due to its altitude and latitude and because it offers large, relatively unpopulated expanses under clear skies that experience low interference from lights; and WHEREAS, The observatory, together with the Pierre Auger Cosmic-Ray Observatory located in Argentina (‘‘Auger South’’), will conduct the most advanced effort ever in the study of ultra-high energy cosmic rays, the highest energy particles in the universe; and WHEREAS, The project involves collaboration of 400 scientists from more than 70 uni- versities in 17 countries — Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam — and would bring scientists from around the world to visit the observatory; and WHEREAS, The project would bring educational benefits to the region, involving Wichita State University, Kansas State University, the University of Kansas and Fort Hays State University, as well as recognition for being the location of a world renowned research facility; and WHEREAS, The observatory would create an opportunity in education and outreach and would benefit the economy of the region, attracting tourists from around the world and creating jobs affiliated with the project, as well as a visitor center; and WHEREAS, The observatory site will cover an area of 8,000 square miles and will require the cooperation of local landowners who could potentially benefit from tax credits if they choose to participate in the project: Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas, the House of Representatives concurring therein: That the Kansas Legislature strongly supports participation with the State of Col- orado in Auger North and pledges the support of Kansas educational institutions, with their demonstrated expertise and experience with research; and Be it further resolved: That a task force be formed to lead the Kansas effort in collabo- ration with Colorado, such task force to be composed of: The Governor or the Governor’s designee, the President of the Senate or the President’s designee, the Minority Leader of the Senate or the Minority Leader’s designee, the Speaker of the House of Representatives or the Speaker’s designee, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives or the Minority Leader’s designee and one representative appointed by the chief executive officer of each of the following: The Kansas Board of Regents, Kansas Bioscience Authority, Uni- versity of Kansas, Wichita State University and Kansas State University; and Be it further resolved: That the Secretary of State provide enrolled copies of this resolution to Governor Mark Parkinson; Lieutenant Governor Troy Findley; Donald L. Beggs, Presi- dent, Wichita State University; Kirk Schulz, President, Kansas State University; Bernadette Gray-Little, Chancellor, University of Kansas; Edward H. Hammond, President, Fort Hays State University; Reggie Robinson, President and CEO, Kansas Board of Regents; and Thomas V. Thornton, President and CEO, Kansas Bioscience Authority. REFERENCE OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS The following bill was referred to Committee as indicated: Ways and Means: HB 2446. CHANGE OF REFERENCE The President withdrew S Sub for HB 2631 from the Calendar under the heading of General Orders, and referred the bill to the Committee on Ways and Means. MARCH 30, 2010 1301 MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE The House concurs in Senate amendments to HB 2560. The House concurs in Senate amendments to Substitute HB 2345 and requests the Senate to return the bill. The House concurs in Senate amendments to HB 2500 and requests the Senate to return the bill. The House concurs in Senate amendments to HB 2551 and requests the Senate to return the bill. The House concurs in Senate amendments to HB 2553 and requests the Senate to return the bill. The House nonconcurs in Senate amendments to HB 2554, requests a conference and appoints Representatives Gordon, Donohoe and Benlon as conferees on the part of the House. The House accedes to the request of the Senate for a conference on House Substitute for Substitute SB 214 and has appointed Representatives Powell, Fund and Lukert as conferees on the part of the House. INTRODUCTION OF ORIGINAL MOTIONS AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS Senators D. Schmidt, Marshall and Schodorf introduced the following Senate resolution, which was read: SENATE RESOLUTION No. 1864— A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Ray Woods of Independence, Kansas, for being the most-traveled citizen in Montgomery County. WHEREAS, Ray Woods of Independence, Kansas, has recently completed his life-long goal of visiting every country, as well as many places not officially recognized, for a total of 319 destinations across the world; and WHEREAS, Ray was born in Kansas, graduated from the University of Kansas, and is Vice President of Woods Lumber and Independence ReadyMix in Independence, where he lives with his family. He also served as President of the Kansas Ready Mixed Concrete Association in 1980; and WHEREAS, Ray has always had an adventurous spirit, whether it came to his early travel aspirations with his grandmother, his time spent with the Peace Corps in the Philippines, or his visionary leadership in expanding his business into new areas; and WHEREAS, Not only has Ray visited common vacation destinations, but he has also traveled to remote and dangerous places, such as Antarctica, Libya, Iran and Iraq. He was the first Westerner to visit Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban, as well as being one of very few tourists to have seen North Korea. He completed his travel list in Scotland, which he saved as a special destination, as much of his family heritage comes from there; and WHEREAS, Ray was the recipient of the ‘‘Special Award’’ designation with The Travelers’ Century Club, an exclusive club whose members each have visited at least 100 countries. He also ranked as one of the top world travelers by the Most Traveled People Website; and WHEREAS, Ray has been very generous with the knowledge he has learned of the world, often speaking to community groups about his travels, and has come to believe that no matter where you go in the world, people are friendly by nature: Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas: That we congratulate and commend Ray Woods for achieving his unique accomplishment of having visited 319 destinations around the world, and for his outstanding leadership, generosity and service to his com- munity, and extend our best wishes for his continued success and happiness; and Be it further resolved: That the Secretary of the Senate be directed to send three enrolled copies of this resolution to Senator D. Schmidt. On emergency motion of Senator D. Schmidt SR 1864 was adopted unanimously. Senator D. Schmidt introduced and congratulated Ray Woods of Independence, Kansas, for being the most-traveled citizen in Montgomery County. Also introduced were family members: Mark Woods, Kathy Woods, Tommy Woods, Kyle Woods and Kara Henshel. 1302 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE REPORT ON ENGROSSED BILLS SB 67; H Sub for SB 234; SB 439 reported correctly engrossed March 30, 2010. Also, SB 346, SB 386, SB 389, SB 461; SCR 1615 correctly re-engrossed March 30, 2010. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Committee on Transportation recommends HB 2650 be amended by substituting a new bill to be designated as ‘‘SENATE Substitute for HOUSE BILL No. 2650,’’ as follows: ‘‘SENATE Substitute for HOUSE BILL No. 2650 By Committee on Transportation ‘‘AN ACT relating to transportation; providing for a transportation works for Kansas pro- gram; relating to the financing thereof; amending K.S.A. 8-143b, 8-143c, 8-143g, 8-143h, 8-143i, 8-143k, 8-195, 8-234b, 8-2409, 12-1775, 68-416, 68-20,120, 68-2316, 68-2320, 68-2321 and 68-2328 and K.S.A. 2009 Supp. 8-142, 8-143, 8-143j, 8-143l, 8-145, 8-172, 8-2406, 8-2425, 12-6a35, 12-6a36, 12-1774, 12-1774a, 12-17,148, 12-17,149, 68-2315, 68-2331, 75-5035, 75-5048, 75-5061, 75-5063, 75-5064, 75-5160, 79-3492b, 79-34,141, 79-34,142, 79-3603, 79-3620, 79-3703 and 79-3710 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A.