THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2000

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1 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE Thursday, February 3, 2000 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2000 The Senate met at 12 m. and was called to order by Lieutenant Governor John H. Hager. Giani Kuldeep Singh, The Sikh Foundation of Virginia, Fairfax Station, Virginia, offered the following prayer: Having first remembered God the Almighty, think of Guru Nanak. Then of Angad Guru and Amar Das and Ram Das, may they help us. Remember Arjan, Hargovind and the holy Hari Rai. Let us think of the holy Hari Krishan whose sight dispels all sorrow. Let us remember Teg Bahadur and the nine treasures shall come hastening to our homes. May they all assist us everywhere: May the tenth King the holy Guru Gobind Singh the lord of hosts and protector of the faith assist us everywhere: Turn your thoughts, O, Khalsa, to the teachings of Guru Granth Sahib and call on God. (Wonderful Lord!) The five loved Ones the Master s four sons, the forty Saved Ones and other righteous steadfast and long-suffering souls: think of their deeds and call on God. (Wonderful Lord!) Those men and women who keeping the name in their hearts shared their earnings with others; who plied the sword and practiced charity; who saw other s faults; but overlooked them: think of their deeds and call on God! (Wonderful Lord!) Those who for their religion allowed themselves to be cut up limb by limb, had their scalps scraped off, were broken on the wheel, were sawn or flayed alive: think of their sweet resignation and call on God! (Wonderful Lord!) Those who, to purge the temples of long standing evils, suffered themselves to be ruthlessly beaten or to be imprisoned, to be shot, cut up or burnt alive with kerosene oil, but did not make any resistance or utter even a sigh or complaint: think of their patient faith and call on God! (Wonderful Lord!) Think of all the different temples, thrones of religious authority and other places hallowed by the touch of the Guru s feet and call on God! (Wonderful Lord!) Now the whole Khalsa offers his prayer. Let the whole Khalsa bring to his mind the Name of the Wonderful Lord. And as he thinks of Him, may he feel completely blessed. May God s protection and grace extend to all the bodies of the Khalsa wherever they are. May the Lord s glory be fulfilled and His dispensation prevail. May victory attend our charity and our Arms. May God s sword help us. May the Khalsa always triumph. May the Sikh choirs, banners, mansions abide for ever and ever. The Kingdom of justice come! May the Sikhs be united in love. May the hearts of the Sikhs be humble, but their wisdom exalted-their wisdom in the keeping of the Lord O Khalsa, say the Lord is wonderful. (Wonderful Lord!) O true King! O loved Father! In these ambrosial hours of the morn we have sung. Thy Sweet hymns heard Thy life giving Word and have discoursed on Thy manifold blessings. May these things find a loving place in our hearts and serve to draw our souls towards Thee. Save us, O Father, from lust, wrath, greed, undue attachment, and pride: and keep us always attached to Thy feet. Grant to Thy Sikhs the gift of Sikhism, the gift of Thy Name, the gift of faith, the gift of confidence in Thee, and the gift of reading and understanding Thy holy Word.

2 Thursday, February 3, JOURNAL OF THE SENATE O kind Father, loving Father, through the mercy we have spent the night in peace and happiness. May Thy grace extend to our labours of the day, too, so that we may according to Thy will, do what is right. Give us light, give us understanding, so that we may know what pleaseth Thee. We offer this prayer in Thy presence, O wonderful Lord. Forgive us our sins. Help us in keeping ourselves pure. Bring us into the fellowship of only those men of love. In whose company, we may remember Thy name. Through Nanak may Thy name forever be on the increase. And may all men prosper by the grace. The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names: Barry, Byrne, Chichester, Colgan, Couric, Edwards, Forbes, Hanger, Hawkins, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Marye, Maxwell, Miller, K.G., Mims, Newman, Norment, Potts, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Saslaw, Schrock, Stolle, Ticer, Trumbo, Wampler, Watkins, Whipple, Williams. A quorum was present. After the roll call, Senators Bolling and Stosch notified the Clerk of their presence. On motion of Senator Hawkins, the reading of the Journal was waived. The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--37. NAYS--0. RULE YEAS--Barry, Byrne, Chichester, Colgan, Couric, Edwards, Forbes, Hanger, Hawkins, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Marye, Maxwell, Miller, K.G., Mims, Newman, Norment, Potts, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Saslaw, Schrock, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Trumbo, Wampler, Watkins, Whipple, Williams--37. NAYS--0. RULE The following communication was received: HOUSE COMMUNICATION In the House of Delegates February 2, 2000 THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILLS: H.B. 17. A BILL to amend and reenact 3.08 of Chapter 155 of the Acts of Assembly of 1962, which provided a charter for the City of Franklin, relating to powers of city council. H.B. 95. A BILL to amend and reenact , , , , and of the Code of Virginia, relating to youthful offenders. H.B A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered :1, relating to infected sexual battery; penalty.

3 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE Thursday, February 3, 2000 H.B A BILL to amend and reenact :2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alternative education. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact :3 of the Code of Virginia, as it is currently in effect and as it may become effective, relating to elementary school guidance counselors. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact and of the Code of Virginia, relating to reports of certain acts to law enforcement and school authorities. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Act; referral to Workers Compensation Commission. H.B A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered , relating to pointing a laser at law-enforcement officer. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact of the Code of Virginia, relating to adoption of optional form of county government. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact of the Code of Virginia, relating to regional industrial facility authorities. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact :3, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to Standard 3 (Accreditation, other standards and evaluation) of the Standards of Quality. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact of the Code of Virginia, relating to transfer of scholastic records. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact of the Code of Virginia, relating to service districts. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact , , , and of the Code of Virginia, relating to protection of farm and forest lands. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Regional Industrial Facilities Act. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact of the Code of Virginia, relating to days of operation of clerks offices. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact :1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to local animal ordinances. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact of the Code of Virginia, relating to industrial development authorities.

4 Thursday, February 3, JOURNAL OF THE SENATE H.B A BILL to amend and reenact of the Code of Virginia, relating to oaths of office. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact 4 of Chapter 94, as amended, of the Acts of Assembly of 1980, relating to the Dinwiddie Airport and Industrial Authority. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact of the Code of Virginia, relating to number of circuit court judges. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact , , and of the Code of Virginia, and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 17.1 a section numbered , relating to electronic filing of documents. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact of the Code of Virginia, relating to release of liability; right of rescission. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact of the Code of Virginia, relating to release of deed of trust or other lien. H.B A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered :1, relating to prohibitions against profane or obscene language or conduct. H.B A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 3 of Chapter 9 of Title 3.1 a section numbered :1, relating to local retail farmers markets. H.B A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 26 of Title 3.1 an article numbered 5, consisting of sections numbered through , relating to cotton handlers. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact of the Code of Virginia, relating to farmers markets. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Farmer Major Drought, Flood and Hurricane Disaster Act. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact the second enactment clause of Chapter 878 of the Acts of Assembly of 1998, relating to the Virginia Gifted Education Pilot Program. H.B A BILL to amend and reenact of the Code of Virginia, relating to compulsory school attendance. IT HAS AGREED TO THE FOLLOWING HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS: H.J.R. 11. Confirming appointments to the Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission. H.J.R Confirming appointments to the State Health Benefits Advisory Council. H.J.R Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia by adding in Article X a section numbered 7-A, relating to the distribution of lottery revenues. H.J.R Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of James Madison. IN WHICH ACTION IT REQUESTS THE CONCURRENCE OF THE SENATE.

5 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE Thursday, February 3, 2000 /s/ Bruce F. Jamerson Clerk, House of Delegates On motion of Senator Norment, the Rules were suspended and the reading of the communication from the House of Delegates was waived. The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--38. NAYS--0. RULE YEAS--Barry, Bolling, Byrne, Chichester, Colgan, Couric, Edwards, Forbes, Hanger, Hawkins, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Marye, Maxwell, Miller, K.G., Mims, Newman, Norment, Potts, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Saslaw, Schrock, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Trumbo, Wampler, Watkins, Whipple, Williams--38. NAYS--0. RULE The House bills communicated as passed by the House of Delegates, the first reading of their titles required by the Constitution having been dispensed with, were referred as follows: H.B. 17, H.B. 470, H.B. 483, H.B. 538, H.B. 570, H.B. 655, H.B. 679, and H.B. 680 were referred to the Committee on Local Government. H.B. 95, H.B. 141, H.B. 398, H.B. 437, H.B. 624, H.B. 724, H.B. 725, H.B. 735, and H.B. 786 were referred to the Committee for Courts of Justice. H.B. 188, H.B. 245, H.B. 254, H.B. 489, H.B. 536, H.B. 592, H.B. 610, H.B. 815, H.B. 1406, and H.B were referred to the Committee on Education and Health. H.B. 552, H.B. 638, H.B. 973, H.B. 1037, H.B. 1038, and H.B were referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources. The House joint resolutions, communicated as agreed to by the House of Delegates, the first reading of their titles having been waived, were referred as follows: H.J.R. 11, H.J.R. 100, and H.J.R. 121 were referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections. H.J.R. 226 was referred to the Committee on Rules. COMMITTEE REPORT The following bills, having been considered by the committee in session, were reported by Senator Barry from the Committee on Education and Health: S.B. 84 (eighty-four) with amendment with the recommendation that it be rereferred to the Committee on Finance. S.B. 232 (two hundred thirty-two) with substitute. S.B. 318 (three hundred eighteen) with amendments. S.B. 320 (three hundred twenty). S.B. 338 (three hundred thirty-eight) with the recommendation that it be rereferred to the Committee on Finance. S.B. 359 (three hundred fifty-nine). S.B. 364 (three hundred sixty-four).

6 Thursday, February 3, JOURNAL OF THE SENATE S.B. 373 (three hundred seventy-three). S.B. 423 (four hundred twenty-three). S.B. 434 (four hundred thirty-four). S.B. 437 (four hundred thirty-seven). S.B. 460 (four hundred sixty) with the recommendation that it be rereferred to the Committee on Finance. S.B. 486 (four hundred eighty-six) with amendment. S.B. 489 (four hundred eighty-nine) with amendment. S.B. 490 (four hundred ninety). S.B. 499 (four hundred ninety-nine). S.B. 515 (five hundred fifteen). S.B. 533 (five hundred thirty-three) with substitute. S.B. 539 (five hundred thirty-nine) with the recommendation that it be rereferred to the Committee on Finance. S.B. 540 (five hundred forty) with the recommendation that it be rereferred to the Committee on Finance. S.B. 542 (five hundred forty-two). S.B. 549 (five hundred forty-nine) with substitute. S.B. 564 (five hundred sixty-four). S.B. 565 (five hundred sixty-five). S.B. 575 (five hundred seventy-five) with amendments. The following bills, having been considered by the committee in session, were recommended for rereferral by the Committee on Education and Health pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (j): S.B. 548 (five hundred forty-eight) with the recommendation that it be rereferred to the Committee for Courts of Justice. S.B. 589 (five hundred eighty-nine) with the recommendation that it be rereferred to the Committee for Courts of Justice. S.B. 718 (seven hundred eighteen) with the recommendation that it be rereferred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor. S.B. 84, S.B. 338, S.B. 460, S.B. 539, and S.B. 540 were rereferred to the Committee on Finance. S.B. 548 and S.B. 589 were rereferred to the Committee for Courts of Justice pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (j). S.B. 718 was rereferred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (j). INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION Senator Ticer, by leave, under Senate Rule 26 (g) presented the following joint resolution which was laid on the Clerk s Desk: S.J.R Commending Philip Coolidge Brooks. Patron--Ticer Pursuant to the provisions of House Joint Resolution No. 6 and Senate Rule 11 (b), Senator Stolle requested and was granted consent to introduce a bill.

7 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE Thursday, February 3, 2000 The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--38. NAYS--0. RULE YEAS--Barry, Bolling, Byrne, Chichester, Colgan, Couric, Edwards, Forbes, Hanger, Hawkins, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Marye, Maxwell, Miller, K.G., Mims, Newman, Norment, Potts, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Saslaw, Schrock, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Trumbo, Wampler, Watkins, Whipple, Williams--38. NAYS--0. RULE Subsequently, the following was presented, ordered to be printed, and referred: S.B A BILL to amend and reenact of the Code of Virginia, relating to felony homicide; penalty. Patron--Stolle Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice Senator Stosch, by leave, under Senate Rule 26 (g) presented the following joint resolution which was laid on the Clerk s Desk: S.J.R Commending Leonard Webster Brooks. Patron--Stosch CALENDAR HOUSE BILL ON THIRD READING H.B. 118 (one hundred eighteen) was read by title the third time and, on motion of Senator Quayle, was passed with its title. The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--38. NAYS--0. RULE YEAS--Barry, Bolling, Byrne, Chichester, Colgan, Couric, Edwards, Forbes, Hanger, Hawkins, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Marye, Maxwell, Miller, K.G., Mims, Newman, Norment, Potts, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Saslaw, Schrock, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Trumbo, Wampler, Watkins, Whipple, Williams--38. NAYS--0. RULE At 12:25 p.m., Senator Norment moved that the Senate recess until 12:45 p.m. The motion was agreed to. The hour of 12:45 p.m. having arrived, the Chair was resumed. SENATE BILLS ON THIRD READING Senator Norment moved that the following Senate bills, the titles of the bills having been printed in the Calendar for their third reading as required by Article IV, Section 11, of the Constitution, be placed before the Senate by number only:

8 Thursday, February 3, JOURNAL OF THE SENATE S.B. 259 (two hundred fifty-nine). S.B. 274 (two hundred seventy-four). S.B. 296 (two hundred ninety-six). S.B. 395 (three hundred ninety-five). S.B. 396 (three hundred ninety-six). S.B. 455 (four hundred fifty-five). S.B. 534 (five hundred thirty-four). S.B. 541 (five hundred forty-one). S.B. 593 (five hundred ninety-three). S.B. 666 (six hundred sixty-six). S.B. 750 (seven hundred fifty). S.B. 759 (seven hundred fifty-nine). The motion was agreed to. Senator Norment moved that the passage of the Senate bills that follow be considered en bloc. The motion was agreed to. On motion of Senator Norment, the following Senate bills were passed en bloc with their titles: S.B. 259 (two hundred fifty-nine). S.B. 274 (two hundred seventy-four). S.B. 296 (two hundred ninety-six). S.B. 395 (three hundred ninety-five). S.B. 396 (three hundred ninety-six). S.B. 455 (four hundred fifty-five). S.B. 534 (five hundred thirty-four). S.B. 541 (five hundred forty-one). S.B. 593 (five hundred ninety-three). S.B. 666 (six hundred sixty-six). S.B. 750 (seven hundred fifty). S.B. 759 (seven hundred fifty-nine). The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--38. NAYS--0. RULE YEAS--Barry, Bolling, Byrne, Chichester, Colgan, Couric, Edwards, Forbes, Hanger, Hawkins, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Marye, Maxwell, Miller, K.G., Mims, Newman, Norment, Potts, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Saslaw, Schrock, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Trumbo, Wampler, Watkins, Whipple, Williams--38. NAYS--0. RULE S.B. 125 (one hundred twenty-five) was read by title the third time. Senator Norment moved that the bill be passed with its title. Senator Edwards moved, as a substitute motion, that S.B. 125 be rereferred to the Committee for Courts of Justice. The question was put on rereferring S.B. 125 to the Committee for Courts of Justice.

9 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE Thursday, February 3, 2000 The yeas and nays were called for; and, being desired by one-fifth of the Senators present, the yeas and nays were ordered. The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--16. NAYS--21. RULE YEAS--Byrne, Colgan, Couric, Edwards, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Lucas, Marsh, Marye, Maxwell, Puckett, Puller, Reynolds, Ticer, Whipple--16. NAYS--Barry, Bolling, Chichester, Forbes, Hanger, Hawkins, Martin, Miller, K.G., Mims, Newman, Norment, Potts, Quayle, Rerras, Schrock, Stolle, Stosch, Trumbo, Wampler, Watkins, Williams--21. RULE The motion was rejected. The question was put on passing the bill with its title. S.B. 125 was passed with its title. The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--32. NAYS--6. RULE YEAS--Barry, Bolling, Chichester, Colgan, Couric, Edwards, Forbes, Hanger, Hawkins, Houck, Howell, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Miller, K.G., Mims, Newman, Norment, Potts, Puckett, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Saslaw, Schrock, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Wampler, Watkins, Whipple, Williams--32. NAYS--Byrne, Lambert, Marye, Maxwell, Puller, Trumbo--6. RULE S.B. 329 (three hundred twenty-nine) was read by title the third time and, on motion of Senator Norment, was passed with its title. The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--35. NAYS--1. RULE YEAS--Barry, Bolling, Byrne, Chichester, Colgan, Couric, Edwards, Forbes, Hanger, Hawkins, Howell, Lambert, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Maxwell, Miller, K.G., Mims, Newman, Norment, Potts, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Schrock, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Trumbo, Wampler, Watkins, Whipple, Williams--35. NAYS--Marye--1. RULE STATEMENT ON VOTE Senator Houck stated that he was recorded as not voting on the question of the passage of S.B. 329, whereas he intended to vote yea. S.B. 358 (three hundred fifty-eight) was read by title the third time and, on motion of Senator Houck, was passed with its title.

10 Thursday, February 3, JOURNAL OF THE SENATE The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--38. NAYS--0. RULE YEAS--Barry, Bolling, Byrne, Chichester, Colgan, Couric, Edwards, Forbes, Hanger, Hawkins, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Marye, Maxwell, Miller, K.G., Mims, Newman, Norment, Potts, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Saslaw, Schrock, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Trumbo, Wampler, Watkins, Whipple, Williams--38. NAYS--0. RULE S.B. 440 (four hundred forty) was read by title the third time. Senator Rerras moved that the bill be passed with its title. S.B. 440, on motion of Senator Stolle, was passed by temporarily. SENATE BILLS ON SECOND READING Senator Norment moved that the engrossment of the Senate bills that follow be considered en bloc. The motion was agreed to. Senator Norment moved that the following Senate bills, the titles of the bills having been printed in the Calendar for their second reading as required by Article IV, Section 11, of the Constitution, be placed before the Senate by number only: S.B. 225 (two hundred twenty-five). S.B. 20 (twenty). S.B. 40 (forty). S.B. 41 (forty-one). S.B. 65 (sixty-five). S.B. 69 (sixty-nine). S.B. 86 (eighty-six). S.B. 159 (one hundred fifty-nine). S.B. 233 (two hundred thirty-three). S.B. 240 (two hundred forty). S.B. 333 (three hundred thirty-three). S.B. 406 (four hundred six). S.B. 409 (four hundred nine). S.B. 467 (four hundred sixty-seven). S.B. 498 (four hundred ninety-eight). S.B. 505 (five hundred five). S.B. 558 (five hundred fifty-eight). S.B. 561 (five hundred sixty-one). S.B. 563 (five hundred sixty-three). S.B. 568 (five hundred sixty-eight). S.B. 634 (six hundred thirty-four). S.B. 646 (six hundred forty-six). The motion was agreed to. S.B. 20 (twenty) was taken up.

11 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE Thursday, February 3, 2000 The following amendments proposed by the Committee on Finance were offered: 1. Page 2, introduced, line 6, after per child occurrence 2. Page 2, introduced, line 7, after of a the a The reading of the amendments was waived. On motion of Senator Puller, the amendments were agreed to. S.B. 69 (sixty-nine) was taken up. The following amendments proposed by the Committee on Finance were offered: 1. Page 4, introduced, line 20, after corporation, located within the boundaries of the Eighteenth Planning District established pursuant to , 2. Page 4, introduced, line 22, after limited to(i) the establishment of a museumdecicated to the shipbuildingindustry, to (i) the establishment of a museum dedicated to the shipbuilding industry, The reading of the amendments was waived. On motion of Senator Bolling, the amendments were agreed to. S.B. 86 (eighty-six) was taken up. The following amendments proposed by the Committee on Finance were offered: 1. Page 4, introduced, line 20, after consumption by or sold by 2. Page 4, introduced, line 20, after corporation, located within the boundaries of the Fifth Planning District established pursuant to , The reading of the amendments was waived.

12 Thursday, February 3, JOURNAL OF THE SENATE On motion of Senator Edwards, the amendments were agreed to. S.B. 159 (one hundred fifty-nine) was taken up. The following amendments proposed by the Committee on Finance were offered: 1. Page 15, introduced, line 15, after corporation, located within the boundaries of the Eleventh Planning District established pursuant to , 2. Page 15, introduced, line 20, after organization, located within the boundaries of the Eleventh Planning District pursuant to , 3. Page 15, introduced, line 24, after corporation, located within the boundaries of the Eleventh Planning District pursuant to , 4. Page 18, introduced, line 35, after corporation, located within the boundaries of the Eleventh Planning District pursuant to , 5. Page 18, introduced, line 39, after corporation, located within the boundaries of the Eleventh Planning District pursuant to , The reading of the amendments was waived. On motion of Senator Newman, the amendments were agreed to. S.B. 240 (two hundred forty) was taken up. The following amendments proposed by the Committee on Local Government were offered: 1. Page 1, introduced, line 16, after consolidation remainder of line 16 and all lines 17 through 19 in accordance with the following schedule: 1. If the consolidation results in the governmental consolidation of the entities into a single locality, the state funds shall not be reduced below the amounts that would have been received by each entity from the Commonwealth for the governmental program or function computed on the premise that no consolidation occurred for a period of twenty fiscal years following the consolidation. 2. If the consolidation results in the consolidation of constitutional officers of the entities and the consolidation of school divisions and local school boards

13 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE Thursday, February 3, 2000 of the entities, the state funds shall not be reduced below the amounts that would have been received by each entity from the Commonwealth for the governmental program or function computed on the premise that no consolidation occurred for a period of fifteen fiscal years following the consolidation. 3. In all other consolidations, the state funds shall not be reduced below the amounts that would have been received by each entity from the Commonwealth for the governmental program or function computed on the premise that no consolidation occurred for a period of five fiscal years following the consolidation. 2. Page 1, introduced, line 24, after of the five year fifteen-year applicable 3. Page 1, introduced, line 24, after period set forth above The reading of the amendments was waived. On motion of Senator Trumbo, the amendments were agreed to. S.B. 406 (four hundred six) was taken up. The following amendments proposed by the Committee on Local Government were offered: 1. Page 1, introduced, line 23, after except remainder of line 23 that the two incumbent members whose terms expire on February 29, 2000 shall not continue in office after February 29, Page 1, introduced, line 24, after than ten 3. Page 1, introduced, line 24, after terms, except that any person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve only for the unexpired term 4. Page 1, introduced, line 26, after be and remain 5. Page 1, introduced, line 42 Five

14 Thursday, February 3, JOURNAL OF THE SENATE Four 6. Page 1, introduced, line 42, after vote of five four The reading of the amendments was waived. On motion of Senator Williams, the amendments were agreed to. S.B. 498 (four hundred ninety-eight) was taken up. The amendment in the nature of a substitute proposed by the Committee on Local Government was offered, having been printed separately, with its title reading as follows: A BILL to amend and reenact of the Code of Virginia, relating to Fire Prevention Code; enforcement by locality. The reading of the substitute was waived. On motion of Senator Couric, the substitute was agreed to. S.B. 563 (five hundred sixty-three) was taken up. The following amendment proposed by the Committee on Local Government was offered: 1. Page 1, introduced, line 43, after that all written The reading of the amendment was waived. On motion of Senator Quayle, the amendment was agreed to. S.B. 646 (six hundred forty-six) was taken up. The following amendment proposed by the Committee on Privileges and Elections was offered: 1. Page 1, introduced, line 35, after amendment the remainder of line 35 and all of line 36 as soon as practicable after enactment of the ballot question. The reading of the amendment was waived. On motion of Senator Whipple, the amendment was agreed to.

15 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE Thursday, February 3, 2000 On motion of Senator Norment, the following Senate bills were ordered en bloc to be engrossed and read by title the third time: S.B. 225 (two hundred twenty-five). S.B. 20 (twenty) as amended. S.B. 40 (forty). S.B. 41 (forty-one). S.B. 65 (sixty-five). S.B. 69 (sixty-nine) as amended. S.B. 86 (eighty-six) as amended. S.B. 159 (one hundred fifty-nine) as amended. S.B. 240 (two hundred forty) as amended. S.B. 333 (three hundred thirty-three). S.B. 406 (four hundred six) as amended. S.B. 409 (four hundred nine). S.B. 467 (four hundred sixty-seven). S.B. 498 (four hundred ninety-eight) as amended. S.B. 505 (five hundred five). S.B. 558 (five hundred fifty-eight). S.B. 561 (five hundred sixty-one). S.B. 563 (five hundred sixty-three) as amended. S.B. 568 (five hundred sixty-eight). S.B. 634 (six hundred thirty-four). S.B. 646 (six hundred forty-six) as amended. S.B. 233 (two hundred thirty-three) was taken up. The amendment in the nature of a substitute proposed by the Committee on Finance was offered, having been printed separately, with its title reading as follows: A BILL to amend and reenact of the Code of Virginia, relating to taxation of telecommunications service. The reading of the substitute was waived. On motion of Senator Trumbo, the substitute was agreed to. On motion of Senator Quayle, the bill was ordered to be engrossed and read by title the third time. S.B. 140 (one hundred forty) was read by title the second time and, on motion of Senator Martin, was ordered to be engrossed and read by title the third time. S.B. 198 (one hundred ninety-eight) was read by title the second time. The following amendments proposed by the Committee on Finance were offered: 1. Page 1, introduced, line 29, after is twenty ten

16 Thursday, February 3, JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 2. Page 1, introduced, line 30, after less; remainder of line 30 and line 31 through (iii) or (ii) 3. Page 2, introduced, line 51, after be due is twenty ten 4. Page 2, introduced, line 51, after less; remainder of line 51 and line 52 through (iii) or (ii) The reading of the amendments was waived. On motion of Senator Howell, the amendments were agreed to. On motion of Senator Howell, the bill was ordered to be engrossed and read by title the third time. S.B. 468 (four hundred sixty-eight) was read by title the second time and, on motion of Senator Byrne, was ordered to be engrossed and read by title the third time. S.B. 546 (five hundred forty-six) was read by title the second time. The following amendment proposed by the Committee on Privileges and Elections was offered: 1. Page 1, introduced, line 35, after localities to spend for public education purposes The reading of the amendment was waived. On motion of Senator Newman, the amendment was agreed to. On motion of Senator Newman, the bill was ordered to be engrossed and read by title the third time. S.B. 586 (five hundred eighty-six), on motion of Senator Hanger, was passed by for the day. S.B. 598 (five hundred ninety-eight) was read by title the second time and, on motion of Senator Stolle, was ordered to be engrossed and read by title the third time. S.B. 755 (seven hundred fifty-five) was read by title the second time and, on motion of Senator Williams, was ordered to be engrossed and read by title the third time.

17 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE Thursday, February 3, 2000 SENATE BILLS ON FIRST READING Senator Norment moved that the Rules be suspended and the first reading of the titles of the following Senate bills as required by Article IV, Section 11, of the Constitution, be dispensed with: S.B. 12 (twelve). S.B. 53 (fifty-three). S.B. 63 (sixty-three). S.B. 115 (one hundred fifteen). S.B. 158 (one hundred fifty-eight). S.B. 178 (one hundred seventy-eight). S.B. 188 (one hundred eighty-eight). S.B. 245 (two hundred forty-five). S.B. 249 (two hundred forty-nine). S.B. 266 (two hundred sixty-six). S.B. 312 (three hundred twelve). S.B. 319 (three hundred nineteen). S.B. 343 (three hundred forty-three). S.B. 345 (three hundred forty-five). S.B. 348 (three hundred forty-eight). S.B. 367 (three hundred sixty-seven). S.B. 368 (three hundred sixty-eight). S.B. 452 (four hundred fifty-two). S.B. 461 (four hundred sixty-one). S.B. 479 (four hundred seventy-nine). S.B. 484 (four hundred eighty-four). S.B. 504 (five hundred four). S.B. 519 (five hundred nineteen). S.B. 520 (five hundred twenty). S.B. 528 (five hundred twenty-eight). S.B. 567 (five hundred sixty-seven). S.B. 581 (five hundred eighty-one). S.B. 584 (five hundred eighty-four). S.B. 599 (five hundred ninety-nine). S.B. 605 (six hundred five). S.B. 611 (six hundred eleven). S.B. 619 (six hundred nineteen). S.B. 663 (six hundred sixty-three). S.B. 711 (seven hundred eleven). S.B. 713 (seven hundred thirteen). S.B. 736 (seven hundred thirty-six). S.B. 121 (one hundred twenty-one). S.B. 163 (one hundred sixty-three). S.B. 453 (four hundred fifty-three). S.B. 531 (five hundred thirty-one). S.B. 553 (five hundred fifty-three). S.B. 579 (five hundred seventy-nine). S.B. 670 (six hundred seventy). S.B. 721 (seven hundred twenty-one). S.B. 722 (seven hundred twenty-two). S.B. 732 (seven hundred thirty-two). S.B. 733 (seven hundred thirty-three).

18 Thursday, February 3, JOURNAL OF THE SENATE S.B. 767 (seven hundred sixty-seven). The motion was agreed to. The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--37. NAYS--0. RULE YEAS--Bolling, Byrne, Chichester, Colgan, Couric, Edwards, Forbes, Hanger, Hawkins, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Marye, Maxwell, Miller, K.G., Mims, Newman, Norment, Potts, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Saslaw, Schrock, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Trumbo, Wampler, Watkins, Whipple, Williams--37. NAYS--0. RULE On motion of Senator Norment, the following Senate bills were passed by for the day: S.B. 12 (twelve). S.B. 53 (fifty-three). S.B. 63 (sixty-three). S.B. 115 (one hundred fifteen). S.B. 158 (one hundred fifty-eight). S.B. 178 (one hundred seventy-eight). S.B. 188 (one hundred eighty-eight). S.B. 245 (two hundred forty-five). S.B. 249 (two hundred forty-nine). S.B. 266 (two hundred sixty-six). S.B. 312 (three hundred twelve). S.B. 319 (three hundred nineteen). S.B. 343 (three hundred forty-three). S.B. 345 (three hundred forty-five). S.B. 348 (three hundred forty-eight). S.B. 367 (three hundred sixty-seven). S.B. 368 (three hundred sixty-eight). S.B. 452 (four hundred fifty-two). S.B. 461 (four hundred sixty-one). S.B. 479 (four hundred seventy-nine). S.B. 484 (four hundred eighty-four). S.B. 504 (five hundred four). S.B. 519 (five hundred nineteen). S.B. 520 (five hundred twenty). S.B. 528 (five hundred twenty-eight). S.B. 567 (five hundred sixty-seven). S.B. 581 (five hundred eighty-one). S.B. 584 (five hundred eighty-four). S.B. 599 (five hundred ninety-nine). S.B. 605 (six hundred five). S.B. 611 (six hundred eleven). S.B. 619 (six hundred nineteen). S.B. 663 (six hundred sixty-three). S.B. 711 (seven hundred eleven). S.B. 713 (seven hundred thirteen). S.B. 736 (seven hundred thirty-six).

19 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE Thursday, February 3, 2000 S.B. 121 (one hundred twenty-one). S.B. 163 (one hundred sixty-three). S.B. 453 (four hundred fifty-three). S.B. 531 (five hundred thirty-one). S.B. 553 (five hundred fifty-three). S.B. 579 (five hundred seventy-nine). S.B. 670 (six hundred seventy). S.B. 721 (seven hundred twenty-one). S.B. 722 (seven hundred twenty-two). S.B. 732 (seven hundred thirty-two). S.B. 733 (seven hundred thirty-three). S.B. 767 (seven hundred sixty-seven). S.B. 440 (four hundred forty) was taken up. SENATE BILL ON THIRD READING RECONSIDERATION Senator Stolle moved to reconsider the vote by which S.B. 440 (four hundred forty) was ordered to be engrossed and read by title the third time. The motion was agreed to. The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--38. NAYS--0. RULE YEAS--Barry, Bolling, Byrne, Chichester, Colgan, Couric, Edwards, Forbes, Hanger, Hawkins, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Marye, Maxwell, Miller, K.G., Mims, Newman, Norment, Potts, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Saslaw, Schrock, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Trumbo, Wampler, Watkins, Whipple, Williams--38. NAYS--0. RULE Senator Stolle offered the following amendment: 1. Page 1, introduced, line 30, after animal and the owner shall confine the animal On motion of Senator Stolle, the amendment was agreed to. On motion of Senator Stolle, the bill was ordered to be engrossed and read by title the third time. Senator Stolle moved that the Rules be suspended and the third reading of the title of S.B. 440 as required by Article IV, Section 11, of the Constitution, be dispensed with. The motion was agreed to.

20 Thursday, February 3, JOURNAL OF THE SENATE The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--38. NAYS--0. RULE YEAS--Barry, Bolling, Byrne, Chichester, Colgan, Couric, Edwards, Forbes, Hanger, Hawkins, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Marye, Maxwell, Miller, K.G., Mims, Newman, Norment, Potts, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Saslaw, Schrock, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Trumbo, Wampler, Watkins, Whipple, Williams--38. NAYS--0. RULE S.B. 440, on motion of Senator Rerras, was passed with its title. The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--27. NAYS--9. RULE YEAS--Bolling, Byrne, Colgan, Couric, Edwards, Forbes, Hanger, Howell, Lambert, Lucas, Maxwell, Mims, Newman, Norment, Potts, Puckett, Puller, Rerras, Reynolds, Saslaw, Schrock, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Watkins, Whipple, Williams--27. NAYS--Barry, Chichester, Hawkins, Houck, Martin, Marye, Miller, K.G., Trumbo, Wampler--9. RULE SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING Senator Norment moved that the engrossment of the Senate joint resolutions that follow be considered en bloc. The motion was agreed to. Senator Norment moved that the following Senate joint resolutions, the titles of the joint resolutions having been printed in the Calendar for their second reading, be placed before the Senate by number only: S.J.R. 112 (one hundred twelve). S.J.R. 115 (one hundred fifteen). S.J.R. 116 (one hundred sixteen). S.J.R. 117 (one hundred seventeen). S.J.R. 119 (one hundred nineteen). S.J.R. 120 (one hundred twenty). The motion was agreed to. S.J.R. 112 (one hundred twelve) was taken up. The following amendment proposed by the Committee on Privileges and Elections was offered: 1. Page 1, introduced, after line 29 Walter S. Felton, Jr., Third Floor, State Capitol Building, Richmond, Virginia 23219, Counselor to the Governor and Director of Policy, effective September 25, 1999, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Clarence Carter, 723 Ninth Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, Executive Director of the Tobacco Settlement Foundation, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

21 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE Thursday, February 3, 2000 Carthan Currin III, 723 Ninth Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, Executive Director of the Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The reading of the amendment was waived. On motion of Senator Miller, K.G., the amendment was agreed to. S.J.R. 116 (one hundred sixteen) was taken up. The following amendments proposed by the Committee on Privileges and Elections were offered: 1. Page 4, introduced, line 11 all of lines 11 through Page 5, introduced, line 30 all of lines 30 and Page 5, introduced, line 36 all of lines 36 and Page 7, introduced, after line 23 Virginia State Child Fatality Review Team Donald Wayne Kees, 3200 Oak Crest Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia 24015, Member, effective July 1, 1998, for a term of three years, ending June 30, 2001, to succeed himself. Karen Hinman Powell, Sweet Clover Place, Ashburn, Virginia 20147, Member, effective July 1, 1998, for a term of three years, ending June 30, 2001, to succeed herself. The reading of the amendments was waived. On motion of Senator Miller, K.G., amendments Nos. 1, 3, and 4 were agreed to. Senator Miller, K.G., moved that amendment No. 2 be rejected. The question was put on agreeing to amendment No. 2. Amendment No. 2 was rejected. S.J.R. 120 (one hundred twenty) was taken up. The following amendment proposed by the Committee on Privileges and Elections was offered: 1. Page 3, introduced, line 36 all of lines 36 and 37

22 Thursday, February 3, JOURNAL OF THE SENATE The reading of the amendment was waived. On motion of Senator Miller, K.G., the amendment was agreed to. On motion of Senator Norment, the following Senate joint resolutions were ordered en bloc to be engrossed and read by title the third time: S.J.R. 112 (one hundred twelve) as amended. S.J.R. 115 (one hundred fifteen). S.J.R. 116 (one hundred sixteen) as amended. S.J.R. 117 (one hundred seventeen). S.J.R. 119 (one hundred nineteen). S.J.R. 120 (one hundred twenty) as amended. S.J.R. 113 (one hundred thirteen) was read by title the second time. The following amendment proposed by the Committee on Privileges and Elections was offered: 1. Page 3, introduced, line 34 all of lines 34 through 36 The reading of the amendment was waived. On motion of Senator Miller, K.G., the amendment was agreed to. On motion of Senator Miller, K.G., the joint resolution was ordered to be engrossed and read by title the third time. S.J.R. 114 (one hundred fourteen), on motion of Senator Norment, was passed by for the day. S.J.R. 118 (one hundred eighteen) was read by title the second time and, on motion of Senator Miller, K.G., was ordered to be engrossed and read by title the third time. S.J.R. 130 (one hundred thirty) was read by title the second time. The following amendments proposed by the Committee on Privileges and Elections were offered: 1. Page 5, introduced, line 12 all of lines 12 through Page 5, introduced, line 38 all of lines 38 through 41 The reading of the amendments was waived. On motion of Senator Miller, K.G., the amendments were agreed to. On motion of Senator Miller, K.G., the joint resolution was ordered to be engrossed and read by title the third time.

23 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE Thursday, February 3, 2000 S.J.R. 131 (one hundred thirty-one) was read by title the second time and, on motion of Senator Newman, was ordered to be engrossed and read by title the third time. MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS Senator Norment moved that the questions on agreeing to the House joint resolutions that follow be considered en bloc. The motion was agreed to. The following House joint resolutions were taken up: H.J.R. 107 (one hundred seven). H.J.R. 132 (one hundred thirty-two). H.J.R. 317 (three hundred seventeen). H.J.R. 318 (three hundred eighteen). H.J.R. 319 (three hundred nineteen). H.J.R. 320 (three hundred twenty). H.J.R. 321 (three hundred twenty-one). H.J.R. 322 (three hundred twenty-two). H.J.R. 323 (three hundred twenty-three). H.J.R. 324 (three hundred twenty-four). H.J.R. 325 (three hundred twenty-five). H.J.R. 326 (three hundred twenty-six). H.J.R. 327 (three hundred twenty-seven). H.J.R. 328 (three hundred twenty-eight). H.J.R. 329 (three hundred twenty-nine). H.J.R. 330 (three hundred thirty). H.J.R. 331 (three hundred thirty-one). H.J.R. 332 (three hundred thirty-two). H.J.R. 373 (three hundred seventy-three). The reading of the joint resolutions was waived. On motion of Senator Norment, the following House joint resolutions were agreed to en bloc by a unanimous standing vote: H.J.R. 107 (one hundred seven). H.J.R. 132 (one hundred thirty-two). H.J.R. 317 (three hundred seventeen). H.J.R. 318 (three hundred eighteen). H.J.R. 319 (three hundred nineteen). H.J.R. 320 (three hundred twenty). H.J.R. 321 (three hundred twenty-one). H.J.R. 322 (three hundred twenty-two). H.J.R. 323 (three hundred twenty-three). H.J.R. 324 (three hundred twenty-four). H.J.R. 325 (three hundred twenty-five). H.J.R. 326 (three hundred twenty-six). H.J.R. 327 (three hundred twenty-seven). H.J.R. 328 (three hundred twenty-eight). H.J.R. 329 (three hundred twenty-nine).

24 Thursday, February 3, JOURNAL OF THE SENATE H.J.R. 330 (three hundred thirty). H.J.R. 331 (three hundred thirty-one). H.J.R. 332 (three hundred thirty-two). H.J.R. 373 (three hundred seventy-three). H.J.R. 130 (one hundred thirty) was taken up, as follows: On the death of Richard J. Davis, Jr. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 130 WHEREAS, Richard J. Davis, Jr., former Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, died on March 4, 1999, at the age of 77; and WHEREAS, born in Portsmouth in 1921 to a prominent local attorney, Dick Davis attended The College of William and Mary in Virginia, entered the Marine Corps, and fought in the Pacific during World War II; and WHEREAS, after World War II, Davis attended law school at the University of Virginia and entered practice with his childhood friend, William Spong, who later became a United States Senator; and WHEREAS, Dick Davis entered politics in 1974 at the age of 53 by running for and being elected to the Portsmouth City Council, from which he was elected Mayor; and WHEREAS, in 1979, Dick Davis became Chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia and devoted himself to its reorganization, resulting two years later in a Democratic sweep of the state s top three offices for the first time in 16 years; and WHEREAS, after serving as Lieutenant Governor with Governor Charles S. Robb s administration, Dick Davis continued his party-building activities that contributed to the election of Gerald Baliles and Douglas Wilder to the Governor s seat; and was appointed by Governor Baliles as the Director of the Virginia Department of World Trade; and WHEREAS, Dick Davis contributed his considerable skill and devotion in service to his country, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the City of Portsmouth; leaving the state richer for his contributions but poorer for his death; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly mourn the loss of a singularly dedicated, distinguished and accomplished Virginian, Richard J. Davis, Jr.; and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Richard J. Davis, Jr., as an expression of the General Assembly s deepest condolences and great respect for his memory. The reading of the joint resolution was waived. H.J.R. 130, on motion of Senator Lambert, was agreed to by a unanimous standing vote. H.J.R. 131 (one hundred thirty-one) was taken up, as follows: On the death of Judge L. Cleaves Manning. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 131

25 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE Thursday, February 3, 2000 WHEREAS, L. Cleaves Manning of Portsmouth, a distinguished former member of the General Assembly and a highly respected circuit court judge, died on March 13, 1999; and WHEREAS, the Honorable L. Cleaves Manning served the Commonwealth of Virginia for most of his adult life, as a member of the House of Delegates from 1967 through 1985 and as a circuit court judge for eight years beginning in 1987; and WHEREAS, a graduate of The College of William and Mary in Virginia and its law school, Judge Manning was committed to improving higher education during his years of service as a legislator, leading the effort to adjust tuition formulas for the benefit of urban institutions such as Old Dominion and Norfolk State Universities; and WHEREAS, his legislative career was dedicated to improving the urban areas of the Commonwealth through increasing funding to localities for public safety and schools; and WHEREAS, following the end of his years in the legislature, Cleaves Manning went on to become an able and studious member of the judiciary, serving Portsmouth as a circuit court judge for eight years; and WHEREAS, Judge Manning s years on the bench were marked by his dedication and reverence for the law and its study; and WHEREAS, Judge Manning will be missed, not only by his family, friends, and other personal acquaintances, but also by this legislature and the people it serves; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby express its sadness at the passing of Judge L. Cleaves Manning; and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Judge L. Cleaves Manning as an expression of the high regard in which his memory is held by the members of the General Assembly and the citizens of the Commonwealth. The reading of the joint resolution was waived. H.J.R. 131, on motion of Senator Norment, was agreed to by a unanimous standing vote. Senator Norment moved that the questions on agreeing to the Senate joint resolutions that follow be considered en bloc. The motion was agreed to. The following Senate joint resolutions were taken up: S.J.R. 159 (one hundred fifty-nine). S.J.R. 168 (one hundred sixty-eight). S.J.R. 171 (one hundred seventy-one). S.J.R. 179 (one hundred seventy-nine). S.J.R. 180 (one hundred eighty). S.J.R. 181 (one hundred eighty-one). S.J.R. 183 (one hundred eighty-three). S.J.R. 184 (one hundred eighty-four). S.J.R. 187 (one hundred eighty-seven). S.J.R. 206 (two hundred six). S.J.R. 216 (two hundred sixteen).

26 Thursday, February 3, JOURNAL OF THE SENATE S.J.R. 260 (two hundred sixty). S.J.R. 263 (two hundred sixty-three). The reading of the joint resolutions was waived. On motion of Senator Norment, the following Senate joint resolutions were ordered to be engrossed and were agreed to en bloc by a unanimous standing vote: S.J.R. 159 (one hundred fifty-nine). S.J.R. 168 (one hundred sixty-eight). S.J.R. 171 (one hundred seventy-one). S.J.R. 179 (one hundred seventy-nine). S.J.R. 180 (one hundred eighty). S.J.R. 181 (one hundred eighty-one). S.J.R. 183 (one hundred eighty-three). S.J.R. 184 (one hundred eighty-four). S.J.R. 187 (one hundred eighty-seven). S.J.R. 206 (two hundred six). S.J.R. 216 (two hundred sixteen). S.J.R. 260 (two hundred sixty). S.J.R. 263 (two hundred sixty-three). COMMENDING RESOLUTIONS Senator Norment moved that the questions on agreeing to the House joint resolutions that follow be considered en bloc. The motion was agreed to. The following House joint resolutions were taken up: H.J.R. 21 (twenty-one). H.J.R. 23 (twenty-three). H.J.R. 44 (forty-four). H.J.R. 52 (fifty-two). H.J.R. 80 (eighty). H.J.R. 97 (ninety-seven). H.J.R. 98 (ninety-eight). H.J.R. 99 (ninety-nine). H.J.R. 108 (one hundred eight). H.J.R. 109 (one hundred nine). H.J.R. 110 (one hundred ten). H.J.R. 111 (one hundred eleven). H.J.R. 112 (one hundred twelve). H.J.R. 113 (one hundred thirteen). H.J.R. 114 (one hundred fourteen). H.J.R. 115 (one hundred fifteen). H.J.R. 116 (one hundred sixteen). H.J.R. 134 (one hundred thirty-four). H.J.R. 135 (one hundred thirty-five). H.J.R. 136 (one hundred thirty-six). H.J.R. 137 (one hundred thirty-seven).