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FORTIETH DAY
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MORNING SESSION
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House Chamber, Olympia, Friday, February 18, 1994
The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative J. Kohl presiding). The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present.
The Speaker assumed the chair.
The flag was escorted to the rostrum by a Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, Pages Chrism Diamond and Gonophore Moore. Prayer was offered by Representative Jacobsen.
Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.
The Speaker introduced the 1994 Apple Blossom Court from Wenatchee, which included Queen Heather Hopkins, Princess Stacie Turner and Princess Alyson Brinton. The Queen and Princess were chaperoned by Senior Chaperon Marcia Underwood and Assistant Chaperon Sue Murray. Queen Heather Hopkins and her court briefly addressed the members of the House of Representatives.
The Speaker called upon Representative H. Myers to preside.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the fifth order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 16, 1994
ESB 5018 Prime Sponsor, Nelson: Allowing service of process on a marital community by serving either spouse. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Appelwick, Chair; Johanson, Vice Chair; Ballasiotes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Campbell; Chappell; Eide; Forner; J. Kohl; Long; H. Myers; Schmidt; Scott and Tate.
Excused: Representatives Padden; Ranking Minority Member, Morris, Riley and Wineberry.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 17, 1994
SB 5697 Prime Sponsor, Bluechel: Preempting local regulation of amateur radios. Reported by Committee on Energy & Utilities
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Bray, Chair; Finkbeiner, Vice Chair; Casada, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Caver; Johanson; Kessler and Long.
Excused: Representative Kremen.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 1994
ESSB 5995 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Penalizing reckless endangerment of highway workers. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives R. Fisher, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Jones, Vice Chair; Schmidt, Ranking Minority Member; Mielke, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Backlund; Brough; Brumsickle; Cothern; Eide; Forner; Hansen; J. Kohl; Quall; Romero; Sheldon; Shin; Wood and Zellinsky.
Excused: Representatives Finkbeiner, Fuhrman, Heavey, Horn, Johanson, R. Meyers, Orr and Patterson.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 1994
SSB 6100 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture: Modifying the Washington pesticide application act. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass with the following amendment:
On page 25, beginning on line 16, strike all of section 31.
Signed by Representatives Heavey, Chair; G. Cole, Vice Chair; Lisk, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Conway; Horn; King; Springer and Veloria.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 1994
SB 6202 Prime Sponsor, Vognild: Regulating the size and weight of motor vehicles. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives R. Fisher, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Jones, Vice Chair; Schmidt, Ranking Minority Member; Mielke, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Backlund; Brough; Brumsickle; Cothern; Eide; Hansen; J. Kohl; Quall; Romero; Sheldon; Shin; Wood and Zellinsky.
Excused: Representatives Finkbeiner, Forner, Fuhrman, Heavey, Horn, Johanson, R. Meyers, Orr and Patterson.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
On motion of Representative Peery, the bills listed on today's committee reports under the fifth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eighth order of business.
RESOLUTION
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 94-4701, by Representatives J. Kohl, King, R. Fisher, Schmidt, Sommers, Anderson, G. Cole, Zellinsky, Wood, R. Meyers, Shin, Patterson, Conway, Foreman, Carlson, Cooke and Eide
WHEREAS, The Maritime Industry encompasses cargo vessels, tug and barge companies, shipyards, ferries, fishers, seafood processors, recreational boaters, ship suppliers, maritime law firms, and government regulators; and
WHEREAS, The Maritime Industry in Washington is successful because of its linkage between companies, unions, ports, and state government; and
WHEREAS, The Maritime Industry in Washington provides one of the most vital trade links for Washington state to the Pacific Rim, Europe, and South America;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives congratulate all members of the Washington State Maritime Industry for their work in benefiting the state and for creating vitally important international and interstate trade links; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives express its appreciation for bringing the Maritime Industry to Olympia to share concerns and goals via the delicious Annual Maritime Day reception.
Representative J. Kohl moved adoption of the resolution. Representatives J. Kohl and Conway spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
House Resolution No. 4701 was adopted.
The Speaker (Representative H. Myers presiding) declared the House to be at ease.
The Speaker (Representative R. Meyers presiding) called the House to order.
On motion of Representative Peery, the House recessed until 3:30 p.m..
AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker (Representative Cooke presiding) called the House to order at 3:30 p.m..
The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present.
Representative R. Meyers assumed the chair.
The Speaker (Representative R. Meyers presiding) declared the House to be at ease.
The Speaker (Representative R. Meyers presiding) called the House to order.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.
MOTION
On motion of Representative Peery, the House adjourned until 8:00 a.m., Monday, February 21, 1994.
BRIAN EBERSOLE, Speaker
MARILYN SHOWALTER, Chief Clerk