Kansas Legislature weighs spending cap and coal slurry bill
The Kansas Senate moved a bill capping annual state spending to 7 percent with an 8 percent reserve rule, while a House companion cleared Ways and Means. A coal slurry eminent domain bill drew 24 sponsors and promises major clashes. Mayoral remarks criticized over a property tax lid. A presidential primary reform bill heads for drafting. House seeks repeal.
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Associated Press Spending Ltd
Kansas
Senate
Charlie Angell
Plains
House
Ways and Means
Wyoming
Arkansas
Concordia
Lee Doyen
Ross Doyen
Senate Elections Committee
House Elections Committee
Bills would flood Kansas legislature despite spending talk
In Topeka officials report about 1190 bill and resolution requests received by Monday deadline with committees allowed more until Feb 19. If all introduced, 1979 session may exceed 1200 measures. Printing costs averaged 10.62 per page with 15148 pages totaling 160869.25 dollars, excluding drafting and duplicating expenses.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Legislative Bill Drafting Department
Ways and Means
Senate
House
Fred Carman
William Smith
Carlin Sees Proverbial Silver Lining In Budget Criticism
Gov. John Carlin told reporters that Republican attacks on his budget and program focus on not removing the 3 percent sales tax from utility bills. He defended a 10 percent general fund balance and a $20 million transfer to highway funds as prudent, not pork. He remains cautious on the coal slurry pipeline and eminent domain changes, seeking answers before deciding on legislation.
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Topeka
Kan
John Carlin
Carlin
House
Wendell Lady
Senate
Ross Doyen
Robert) Docking
Robert F. Bennett
Bennett
U.S. 8
Kansas
Khomeini Delays Return Amid Iranian Crisis
Ayatullah Ruhollah Khomeini postponed his flight from Paris to Tehran citing security concerns and airport closures. Bakhtiar asked for a three week delay to assure safety and calm the military, while thousands rally for the constitution and Bakhtiar government amid protests.
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Tehran
Iran
Ayatullah Ruhollah Khomeini
Shahpour Bakhtiar
Khomeini
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Air France
Paris
Bakhtiar
Ibrahim Yazdi
Ayatullah
Shah
Seifedin Navaby
Cardiologists’ Association
Exemptions Seen for Utility Sales Taxes in Kansas
Senate committees hear two bills to exempt residential utilities from sales tax in Kansas. One Republican plan includes telephone bills and would take effect in one swoop. the Democratic plan phases out over three years. Estimated cost totals about 20 million for gas water and electricity plus 2.25 million for telephone service. Senate leaders urge fiscal restraint while a minority leader favors a gradual 1 percent per year phase-out.
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Peka
Kan
Senate Assessment and Taxation Comittee
Senate
Ross Coyen
Concordia
Jack Steineger
Kansas City
Steineger
Fed chief warns inflation demands sacrifice to avoid recession
Federal Reserve Chairman G William Miller said the economy could dodge a recession this year with austerity to curb inflation and modest growth ahead. He warned unemployment will rise slightly as prices climbed 9 percent last year and urged patience in fighting inflation. President Carter also pressed inflation as the top priority, noting declining unemployment may have fed wage inflation.
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G. William Miller
Miller
House Budget Committee
Mitler
Alice Rivlin
Mffton Glen
Carter
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