113 STAT. 1998 CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—APR. 15, 1999 SEC. 329. SENSE OF THE SENATE ON FUNDING FOR KYOTO PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTATION PRIOR TO SENATE RATIFICATION. It is the sense of Senate that the levels in this concurrent resolution assume that funds should not be provided to put into effect the Kyoto Protocol prior to its Senate ratification in compliance with the requirements of the Byrd-Hagel Resolution and consistent with previous Administration assurances to Congress. SEC. 330. SENSE OF THE SENATE ON TEA-21 FUNDING AND THE STATES. It is the sense of the Senate that the levels in this concurrent resolution and any legislation enacted pursuant to this concurrent resolution assume that the President's fiscal year 2000 budget proposal to change the manner in which any excess Federal gasoline tax revenues are distributed to the States will not be implemented, but rather any of these funds will be distributed to the States pursuant to section 1105 of TEA-21. SEC. 331. SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE ONE HUNDRED SIXTH CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION SHOULD REAUTHORIZE FUNDS FOR THE FARMLAND PROTECTION PROGRAM. It is the sense of the Senate that the functional totals contained in this concurrent resolution assume that the One Hundred Sixth Congress, first session will reauthorize funds for the Farmland Protection Program. SEC. 332. SENSE OF THE SENATE ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL SECURITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO BECOME DISABLED. It is the sense of the Senate that levels in the resolution assume that— (1) Social Security plays a vital role in providing adequate income for individuals who become disabled; and (2) Congress and the President should take this fact into account when considering proposals to reform the Social Security program. SEC. 333. SENSE OF THE SENATE ON REPORTING OF ON-BUDGET TRUST FUND LEVELS. It is the sense of the Senate that the levels in this concurrent resolution assume, effective for fiscal year 2001, the President's budget and the budget report of Congressional Budget Office required under section 202(e) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 should include an itemization of the on-budget trust funds for the budget year, including receipts, outlays, and balances. SEC. 334. SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING SOUTH KOREA'S INTER- NATIONAL TRADE PRACTICES ON PORK AND BEEF. It is the sense of the Senate that the Senate— (1) believes strongly that while a stable global marketplace is in the best interest of America's farmers and ranchers, the United States should seek a mutually beneficial relationship without hindering the competitiveness of American agriculture; (2) calls on South Korea to abide by its trade commitments; (3) calls on the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund to promote vigorously policies that encourage the opening of markets for beef and pork products by requiring South Korea
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