WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE

SENATE JOURNAL

SEVENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION, 2003

FORTY-SECOND DAY

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Charleston, W. Va., Tuesday, February 18, 2003

     The Senate met at 11 a.m.
(Senator Tomblin, Mr. President, in the Chair.)

     Prayer was offered by the Honorable Shirley Love, a senator from the eleventh district.
     Pending the reading of the Journal of Monday, February 17, 2003,
     On motion of Senator Smith, the Journal was approved and the further reading thereof dispensed with.
     The Senate proceeded to the second order of business and the introduction of guests.
     The Senate then proceeded to the third order of business.
     A message from The Clerk of the House of Delegates announced the adoption by that body and requested the concurrence of the Senate in the adoption of
     House Concurrent Resolution No. 43--Expressing the best wishes along with a desire for a speedy recovery to the Honorable Cecil Underwood, the past Governor of this State.
     Whereas, The Honorable Cecil Underwood, who twice served with distinction and honor as Governor of this State, was recently hospitalized after receiving heart surgery; and
     Whereas, The Honorable Cecil Underwood, who has the unique distinction of being the youngest man as well as most senior person to serve as Governor of this State, has served this State's interests well, not only as Governor, but also as a civic-minded individual, public official and statesman for many years; and
     Whereas, The Legislature, in appreciation for ex-Governor Underwood's continued and invaluable service to this State and his wise and able stewardship as Governor, wishes to express the sincere and genuine expression of best wishes and speedy recovery during his current recovery and convalescence; therefore, be it
     Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
     That best wishes and a desire for a speedy recovery are hereby expressed by the members to the Honorable Cecil Underwood, a civic-minded man, honorable public official, gentleman and statesman; and, be it
     Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Honorable Cecil Underwood.
     At the request of Senator Chafin, and by unanimous consent, the message was taken up for immediate consideration and reference of the resolution to a committee dispensed with.
     The question being on the adoption of the resolution, the same was put and prevailed.
     Ordered, That The Clerk communicate to the House of Delegates the action of the Senate.
     A message from The Clerk of the House of Delegates announced the adoption by that body and requested the concurrence of the Senate in the adoption of
     House Concurrent Resolution No. 44--Extending the Committee of Conference relating to consideration of Com. Sub. for H. B. No. 2122, relating to medical professional liability generally.
     Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
     That pursuant to Rule No. 3 of the Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Delegates, the Committee of Conference is hereby extended for a period of three days for the express purpose of consideration of matters of disagreement between the two houses as to Com. Sub. for H. B. No. 2122.
     At the request of Senator Chafin, and by unanimous consent, the message was taken up for immediate consideration and reference of the resolution to a committee dispensed with.
     The question being on the adoption of the resolution, the same was put and prevailed.
     Ordered, That The Clerk communicate to the House of Delegates the action of the Senate.
     The Senate proceeded to the fourth order of business.
     Senator Ross, from the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report, which was received:
     Your Committee on Transportation has had under consideration
     Senate Bill No. 95, Increasing length and width for certain vehicles.
     And has amended same.
     And reports the same back with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended.
                              Respectfully submitted,
                               Mike Ross,
                               Chair.
     Senator Ross, from the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report, which was received:
     Your Committee on Transportation has had under consideration
     Senate Bill No. 187, Authorizing special motor vehicle plates for volunteers and employees of American Red Cross.
     And has amended same.
     Senate Bill No. 374, Authorizing special license plates for certain female veterans; substitutes "firefighter" for certain words.
     And has amended same.
     Senate Bill No. 539, Authorizing special license plate for members of Harley Owners Group.
     And has amended same.
     And,
     Senate Bill No. 569, Authorizing special license plates for Knights of Columbus members.
     And has amended same.
     And reports the same back with the recommendation that they each do pass, as amended; but under the original double committee references first be referred to the Committee on Finance.
                              Respectfully submitted,
                               Mike Ross,
                               Chair.
     The bills, under the original double committee references, were then referred to the Committee on Finance, with amendments from the Committee on Transportation pending.
     At the request of Senator Ross, and by unanimous consent, the Senate returned to the second order of business and the introduction of guests.
     The Senate proceeded to the sixth order of business.
     Senators Boley, Unger, Edgell, Rowe, Plymale, Guills, Bowman, Snyder, Prezioso, Jenkins, Minard, McKenzie, Sharpe, Ross, Dempsey, Love, Facemyer, Hunter, Weeks, Smith, Minear, Bailey, Caldwell, Fanning, White, McCabe, Kessler, Helmick and Tomblin (Mr. President) offered the following resolution:
     Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 33-- Requesting the United States government, including President George W. Bush, Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge and members of West Virginia's congressional delegation, expedite funding to improve the security of farm produce grown in West Virginia and other states.
     Whereas, There is a real threat that enemies of this country will attempt to commit acts of terrorism which will injure or kill many citizens; and
     Whereas, Enemy agents and terrorist sleeper cells may already have the means to poison or contaminate food sources, including farm produce, in this country; and
     Whereas, No state or local authority has the resources or manpower to provide the necessary security and surveillance that is required to protect these food sources, including farm produce, from sabotage or contamination by acts of terrorism without the help and support of the federal government; and
     Whereas, An improvement in the state's ability to provide surveillance would enhance the ability of the West Virginia Department of Agriculture in providing the leadership and coordination necessary to ensure a safe supply of farm produce in this state; therefore, be it
     Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
     That the Legislature hereby requests the United States Government, including President George W. Bush, Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge and West Virginia's congressional delegation, expedite funding to improve the security of farm produce grown in West Virginia and other states; and, be it
     Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to President George W. Bush, Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge and the members of West Virginia's congressional delegation.
     Which, under the rules, lies over one day.
Petitions

     Senator Love presented a petition from Kimberly Rader and numerous West Virginia teachers, requesting the Legislature to increase the tobacco tax by one dollar per pack of cigarettes.
     Referred to the Committee on Finance.
     Senator Unger presented a petition from Terry M. Chandler and numerous West Virginia teachers and school employees, requesting the Legislature to increase the tobacco tax by one dollar per pack of cigarettes.
     Referred to the Committee on Finance.
     Senator Ross presented a petition from Richard Goff and numerous West Virginia teachers and school employees, requesting the Legislature to increase the tobacco tax by one dollar per pack of cigarettes.
     Referred to the Committee on Finance.
     Senator Bowman presented a petition from Cynthia L. Wandling and numerous West Virginia teachers, requesting the Legislature to increase the tobacco tax by one dollar per pack of cigarettes.
     Referred to the Committee on Finance.
     Senator Prezioso presented a petition from Karen Berry and eight Monongah Elementary School teachers, requesting the Legislature to increase the tobacco tax by one dollar per pack of cigarettes.
     Referred to the Committee on Finance.
     Senator Prezioso presented a petition from William R. Carpenter and three Blackshere Elementary School teachers, requesting the Legislature to increase the tobacco tax by one dollar per pack of cigarettes.
     Referred to the Committee on Finance.
     Senator Prezioso presented a petition from Deborah M. Havlichek and three Barrackville Elementary/Middle School teachers, requesting the Legislature to increase the tobacco tax by one dollar per pack of cigarettes.
     Referred to the Committee on Finance.
     Senator Prezioso presented a petition from Barbara K. White and eighteen Suncrest Flatts Junior High School teachers, requesting the Legislature to increase the tobacco tax by one dollar per pack of cigarettes.
     Referred to the Committee on Finance.
     Senator Prezioso presented a petition from Kathy M. Brooks and twenty-one Barnes Elementary School teachers, requesting the Legislature to increase the tobacco tax by one dollar per pack of cigarettes.
     Referred to the Committee on Finance.
     The Senate proceeded to the seventh order of business.
      Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 16, Requesting Federal Emergency Management Agency expedite updating flood insurance rate maps.
     On unfinished business, coming up in regular order, was reported by the Clerk.
     The question being on the adoption of the resolution, the same was put and prevailed.
     Ordered, That The Clerk communicate to the House of Delegates the action of the Senate and request concurrence therein.
     Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 28, Requesting Division of Highways name bridge on Interstate 64/77 spanning Cabin Creek "Mother Jones Labor Heritage Bridge".
     On unfinished business, coming up in regular order, was reported by the Clerk and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
     Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 29, Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study childhood obesity.
     On unfinished business, coming up in regular order, was reported by the Clerk and referred to the Committee on Rules.
      Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 30, Requesting Division of Highways name bridge on Sellers Run Road in Tyler County "E. Glenn Moore Memorial Bridge".
     On unfinished business, coming up in regular order, was reported by the Clerk.
     At the request of Senator Ross, unanimous consent being granted, the resolution was taken up for immediate consideration and reference to a committee dispensed with.
     The question being on the adoption of the resolution, the same was put and prevailed.
     Ordered, That The Clerk communicate to the House of Delegates the action of the Senate and request concurrence therein.
      Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 31, Requesting Division of Highways name bridge over Blackwater River "E. F. 'Buck' and Nell Jane West Memorial Bridge".
     On unfinished business, coming up in regular order, was reported by the Clerk.
     At the request of Senator Ross, unanimous consent being granted, the resolution was taken up for immediate consideration and reference to a committee dispensed with.
     The question being on the adoption of the resolution, the same was put and prevailed.
     Ordered, That The Clerk communicate to the House of Delegates the action of the Senate and request concurrence therein.
      Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 32, Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study Medicaid Waiver Program.
     On unfinished business, coming up in regular order, was reported by the Clerk and referred to the Committee on Rules.
     The Senate proceeded to the eighth order of business.
     Eng. Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 340, Permitting county commissions to establish different building requirements in floodplain for insurance purposes.
     On third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time and put upon its passage.
     On the passage of the bill, the yeas were: Bailey, Boley, Bowman, Caldwell, Chafin, Deem, Dempsey, Edgell, Facemyer, Fanning, Guills, Harrison, Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins, Kessler, Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Minear, Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso, Ross, Rowe, Sharpe, Smith, Snyder, Sprouse, Unger, Weeks, White and Tomblin (Mr. President)--34.
     The nays were: None.
     Absent: None.
      So, a majority of all the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 340) passed with its title.
     Ordered, That The Clerk communicate to the House of Delegates the action of the Senate and request concurrence therein.
     Eng. Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 383, Allowing alcohol beverage control commissioner, with governor's approval, to sell warehouse and purchase replacement.
     On third reading, coming up in regular order, was reported by the Clerk.
     On motion of Senator Helmick, the bill was referred to the Committee on Finance.
      Eng. Senate Bill No. 384, Repealing section relating to location of offices of alcohol beverage control administration.
     On third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time and put upon its passage.
     On the passage of the bill, the yeas were: Bailey, Boley, Bowman, Caldwell, Chafin, Deem, Dempsey, Edgell, Facemyer, Fanning, Guills, Harrison, Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins, Kessler, Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Minear, Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso, Ross, Rowe, Sharpe, Smith, Snyder, Sprouse, Unger, Weeks, White and Tomblin (Mr. President)--34.
     The nays were: None.
     Absent: None.
     So, a majority of all the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. S. B. No. 384) passed.
     At the request of Senator Bowman, as chair of the Committee on Government Organization, and by unanimous consent, the unreported Government Organization committee amendment to the title of the bill was withdrawn.
     On motion of Senator Rowe, the following amendment to the title of the bill was reported by the Clerk and adopted:
      On page one, by striking out the title and substituting therefor a new title, to read as follows:
     Eng. Senate Bill No. 384--A Bill to repeal section ten, article two, chapter sixty of the code of West Virginia, one thousand nine hundred thirty-one, as amended, relating to the location of the offices of the alcohol beverage control administration.
     Ordered, That The Clerk communicate to the House of Delegates the action of the Senate and request concurrence therein.
     Eng. Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 395, Granting temporary grandparent visitation during divorce action; technical corrections.
     On third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time and put upon its passage.
     On the passage of the bill, the yeas were: Bailey, Boley, Bowman, Caldwell, Chafin, Deem, Dempsey, Edgell, Facemyer, Fanning, Guills, Harrison, Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins, Kessler, Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Minear, Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso, Ross, Rowe, Sharpe, Smith, Snyder, Sprouse, Unger, Weeks, White and Tomblin (Mr. President)--34.
     The nays were: None.
     Absent: None.
     So, a majority of all the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 395) passed with its title.
     Ordered, That The Clerk communicate to the House of Delegates the action of the Senate and request concurrence therein.
     Eng. Senate Bill No. 461, Updating section of corporation net income tax act for federal income tax purposes.
     On third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time and put upon its passage.
     On the passage of the bill, the yeas were: Bailey, Boley, Bowman, Caldwell, Chafin, Deem, Dempsey, Edgell, Facemyer, Fanning, Guills, Harrison, Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins, Kessler, Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Minear, Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso, Ross, Rowe, Sharpe, Smith, Snyder, Sprouse, Unger, Weeks, White and Tomblin (Mr. President)--34.
     The nays were: None.
     Absent: None.
     So, a majority of all the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. S. B. No. 461) passed with its title.
      Senator Chafin moved that the bill take effect from passage.
     On this question, the yeas were: Bailey, Boley, Bowman, Caldwell, Chafin, Deem, Dempsey, Edgell, Facemyer, Fanning, Guills, Harrison, Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins, Kessler, Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Minear, Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso, Ross, Rowe, Sharpe, Smith, Snyder, Sprouse, Unger, Weeks, White and Tomblin (Mr. President)--34.
     The nays were: None.
     Absent: None.
     So, two thirds of all the members elected to the Senate having voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. S. B. No. 461) takes effect from passage.
      Ordered, That The Clerk communicate to the House of Delegates the action of the Senate and request concurrence therein.
     Eng. Senate Bill No. 462, Updating certain terms in personal income tax act for federal income tax purposes.
     On third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time and put upon its passage.
     On the passage of the bill, the yeas were: Bailey, Boley, Bowman, Caldwell, Chafin, Deem, Dempsey, Edgell, Facemyer, Fanning, Guills, Harrison, Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins, Kessler, Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Minear, Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso, Ross, Rowe, Sharpe, Smith, Snyder, Sprouse, Unger, Weeks, White and Tomblin (Mr. President)--34.
     The nays were: None.
     Absent: None.
     So, a majority of all the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. S. B. No. 462) passed with its title.
      Senator Chafin moved that the bill take effect from passage.
     On this question, the yeas were: Bailey, Boley, Bowman, Caldwell, Chafin, Deem, Dempsey, Edgell, Facemyer, Fanning, Guills, Harrison, Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins, Kessler, Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Minear, Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso, Ross, Rowe, Sharpe, Smith, Snyder, Sprouse, Unger, Weeks, White and Tomblin (Mr. President)--34.
     The nays were: None.
     Absent: None.
     So, two thirds of all the members elected to the Senate having voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. S. B. No. 462) takes effect from passage.
      Ordered, That The Clerk communicate to the House of Delegates the action of the Senate and request concurrence therein.
     Eng. Com. Sub. for House Bill No. 2077, Removing the requirement that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance be given reports on the Colin Anderson closure and relocation of patients.
     On third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time and put upon its passage.
     On the passage of the bill, the yeas were: Bailey, Boley, Bowman, Caldwell, Chafin, Deem, Dempsey, Edgell, Facemyer, Fanning, Guills, Harrison, Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins, Kessler, Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Minear, Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso, Ross, Rowe, Sharpe, Smith, Snyder, Sprouse, Unger, Weeks, White and Tomblin (Mr. President)--34.
     The nays were: None.
     Absent: None.
     So, a majority of all the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. Com. Sub. for H. B. No. 2077) passed with its title.
     Ordered, That The Clerk communicate to the House of Delegates the action of the Senate.
     Eng. House Bill No. 2778, Continuing the West Virginia state police.
     On third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time and put upon its passage.
     On the passage of the bill, the yeas were: Bailey, Boley, Bowman, Caldwell, Chafin, Deem, Dempsey, Edgell, Facemyer, Fanning, Guills, Harrison, Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins, Kessler, Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Minear, Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso, Ross, Rowe, Sharpe, Smith, Snyder, Sprouse, Unger, Weeks, White and Tomblin (Mr. President)--34.
     The nays were: None.
     Absent: None.
     So, a majority of all the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. H. B. No. 2778) passed with its title.
     Ordered, That The Clerk communicate to the House of Delegates the action of the Senate.
     Eng. House Bill No. 2803, Continuing the board of barbers and cosmetologists.
     On third reading, coming up in regular order, was read a third time and put upon its passage.
     On the passage of the bill, the yeas were: Bailey, Boley, Bowman, Caldwell, Chafin, Deem, Dempsey, Edgell, Facemyer, Fanning, Guills, Harrison, Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins, Kessler, Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Minear, Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso, Ross, Rowe, Sharpe, Smith, Snyder, Sprouse, Unger, Weeks, White and Tomblin (Mr. President)--34.
     The nays were: None.
     Absent: None.
     So, a majority of all the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the President declared the bill (Eng. H. B. No. 2803) passed with its title.
     Ordered, That The Clerk communicate to the House of Delegates the action of the Senate.
     The Senate proceeded to the second order of business.
     Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 213, Restricting actions brought by nonresidents in state courts.
     On second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time.
     On motion of Senator Jenkins, the following amendment to the bill was reported by the Clerk and adopted:
      On page five, section one, line sixty-eight, after the word "jurisdiction" by changing the period to a colon and adding the following proviso: Provided, That unless barred by the statute of limitations or otherwise time barred in the state where the action arose, a nonresident of this state may file an action in state court if the nonresident cannot obtain jurisdiction in either federal or state court against the defendant in the state where the acts or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred a nonresident bringing such an action in this state shall be required to establish, by filing an affidavit with the complaint for consideration by the court, that such action cannot be maintained in the state where all or substantially all of the acts or omissions giving rise to the claim arose due to lack of any legal basis to obtain personal jurisdiction over the defendant.
     The bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 213), as amended, was then ordered to engrossment and third reading.
     Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 370, Allowing certain vehicle auxiliary lighting devices when vehicle used off road.
     On second reading, coming up in regular order, was reported by the Clerk.
     At the request of Senator Chafin, unanimous consent being granted, the bill was laid over one day, retaining its place on the calendar.
     Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 399, Providing for criminal history checks for certain people working with children on school property.
     On second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time.
     On motion of Senator Deem, the following amendments to the bill were reported by the Clerk, considered simultaneously, and adopted:
     On page three, section ten, lines twenty-three and twenty- four, by striking out the words "parent or guardian volunteers or individuals" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "parents, guardians or volunteers";
     And,
     On page three, section ten, line twenty-seven, after the word "property" by changing the period to a colon and inserting the following proviso: Provided, however, That no criminal background check will be required of any volunteer who is tutoring a student or students under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher.
      The bill (Com. Sub. for S. B. No. 399), as amended, was then ordered to engrossment and third reading.
     Senate Bill No. 430, Providing additional restrictions on outdoor advertising.
      On second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time and ordered to engrossment and third reading.
     Senate Bill No. 547, Relating to judges and justices and judicial retirement.
     On second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time.
     On motion of Senator Oliverio, the following amendment to the bill was reported by the Clerk:
     On page five, section one, line fifty-three, by striking out the words "two judges" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "one judge".
     At the request of Senator Kessler, unanimous consent being granted, the bill was laid over one day, retaining its place on the calendar, with Senator Oliverio's amendment pending.
     The Senate proceeded to the tenth order of business.
     The following bills on first reading, coming up in regular order, were each read a first time and ordered to second reading:
     Senate Bill No. 107, Creating sales tax holiday for back-to-school purchases.
     Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 155, Establishing western highway authority to include representatives from certain counties.
     Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 338, Establishing medicaid buy-in program for certain individuals with disabilities.
     Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 391, Reducing training requirements for certain state police cadets.
     Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 404, Establishing blue and gray intermodal highway authority.
     Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 422, Allowing public service commission change certain rates for municipalities or cooperative utilities.
     Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 432, Deleting provision requiring magistrates to set payment plans in certain cases.
     Senate Bill No. 449, Authorizing transfer of surplus net profits between lottery fund and excess lottery fund.
     And,
     Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 510, Permitting holocaust commission to accept gifts, donations and appropriations from Legislature; reimbursement.
     At the request of Senator Chafin, and by unanimous consent, the Senate returned to the fourth order of business.
     Senator Ross, from the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report, which was received:
     Your Committee on Transportation has had under consideration
     Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 26, Requesting Division of Highways name bridge from Pomeroy, Ohio, to Mason "Bridge of Honor".
     And reports the same back with the recommendation that it be adopted.
                              Respectfully submitted,
                               Mike Ross,
                               Chair.
      Senator Ross, from the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report, which was received:
     Your Committee on Transportation has had under consideration
     Eng. House Bill No. 2763, Allowing original equipment mounted auxiliary lighting devices for use only when the vehicle is used off road.
     And reports the same back with the recommendation that it do pass.
                              Respectfully submitted,
                               Mike Ross,
                               Chair.
      The Senate proceeded to the thirteenth order of business.
     At the respective requests of Senators Minard and Caldwell, unanimous consent being granted, it was ordered that the Journal show had Senators Minard and Caldwell been present in the chamber on yesterday, Monday, February 17, 2003, they would have voted "yea" on the passage of Engrossed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 56, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 400, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 484, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 485, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 486 and Engrossed Senate Bill No. 488.
      Pending announcement of meetings of standing committees of the Senate, including a minority party caucus,
     On motion of Senator Chafin, the Senate adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19, 2003, at 11 a.m.
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