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FORTIETH DAY
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AFTERNOON SESSION
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House Chamber, Olympia, Friday, February 16, 1996
The House was called to order at 1:30 p.m. by the Speaker (Representative Horn presiding).
Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the fourth order of business.
INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING
HJM 4041 by Representatives Foreman, K. Schmidt, Lisk, Clements, Grant and Mastin
Requesting funding authorizations to repair roadways, bridges, and rail lines damaged by floods.
There being no objection, the bill listed on today's introduction sheet under the fourth order of business was held on first reading.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the fifth order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 14, 1996
SB 6252 Prime Sponsor, Smith: Providing a classification for unclassified felonies. Reported by Committee on Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Ballasiotes, Chairman; Blanton, Vice Chairman; Sherstad, Vice Chairman; Cole; Koster; Radcliff; Schoesler and D. Sommers.
Voting Yea: Representatives Ballasiotes, Sherstad, Blanton, Cole, Koster, Radcliff and D. Sommers.
Excused: Representatives Quall, Tokuda, Dickerson and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 14, 1996
SSB 6315 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Human Services & Corrections: Revising procedures for recoupment of assessments against offenders. Reported by Committee on Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass with the following amendment:
On page 2, line 3, after "authorized to" insert "use the following non-exclusive options:"
Signed by Representatives Ballasiotes, Chairman; Blanton, Vice Chairman; Sherstad, Vice Chairman; Cole; Koster; Radcliff; Schoesler and D. Sommers.
Voting Yea: Representatives Ballasiotes, Sherstad, Blanton, Cole, Koster, Radcliff and D. Sommers.
Excused: Representatives Quall, Tokuda, Dickerson and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
There being no objection, 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. 96-4718, by Representatives Sehlin, Beeksma, Veloria and Foreman
WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State Legislature to recognize excellence in all fields of endeavor; and
WHEREAS, The Filipino-American Association of Oak Harbor exemplifies excellence in accomplishments, contributions, and service to this great State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, The Filipino-American Association of Oak Harbor will have occasion on Easter Sunday, 1996, to celebrate its 25th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The Filipino-American Association of Oak Harbor has successfully endeavored to promote, advance, and encourage the vitality, spirit, and richness of cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, The Filipino-American Association of Oak Harbor illustrated the rich heritage of the Philippines by sponsoring traditional folk dances in many different celebrations, by performing holiday and Christmas carols in the native dialect of the Philippines in many different festivals, and as patron and supporter of Philippine artifact exhibits in various events, all of which have educated the community in the traditions, history, and customs of the Philippines as well as the accomplishments and contributions of Filipino-Americans; and
WHEREAS, The Filipino-American Association of Oak Harbor has also demonstrated an unwavering commitment to education and investment in our young citizens through its administration and award of higher education scholarships for the past two decades, valued efforts which have allowed a great many individuals to matriculate in higher education and which have also enured to the greater benefit of the community; and
WHEREAS, The Filipino-American Association of Oak Harbor has also selflessly and greatly contributed to the betterment and improvement of our communities, illustrated by such efforts as organizing and participating in community litter drives, canned-food drives, holiday food and gift basket giving for those less fortunate, as well as community events such as the Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration and the All People's Celebration;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor the highest level of excellence shown by the Filipino-American Association of Oak Harbor, which, for the past twenty-five years has demonstrated excellence in service and contribution to the great State of Washington through its many different activities, and for the shining example of inspiration it has set for others; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the Filipino-American Association of Oak Harbor.
House Resolution No. 4718 was adopted.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.
There being no objection, the House adjourned until 1:30 p.m., Monday, February 19, 1996.
CLYDE BALLARD, Speaker
TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk
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Intro & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4718
Introduced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Adopted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
6252
Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
6315 (Sub)
Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1