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FIFTY-FIRST DAY

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NOON SESSION

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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, March 4, 1997

      The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Pro Tempore Newhouse. No roll call was taken.

MOTION

      On motion of Senator Johnson, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

March 3, 1997

SB 5081             Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl: Authorizing law enforcement officers to impound the vehicles of persons who are patronizing prostitutes. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice

      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Fairley, Goings, Hargrove, Haugen, Kline, Long and McCaslin.

      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 1997

SB 5173             Prime Sponsor, Senator Schow: Improving the liquor license schematic of the state of Washington. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Labor

      MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5173 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Schow, Chair; Horn, Vice Chair; Anderson, Franklin, Fraser, Heavey and Newhouse.

      Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

March 3, 1997

SB 5244             Prime Sponsor, Senator Oke: Allowing trained volunteers to enforce the disabled persons' parking permit law. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice

      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Johnson, Vice Chair; Fairley, Goings, Hargrove, Haugen, Kline, Long and McCaslin.

      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 1997

SB 5504             Prime Sponsor, Senator Prince: Exempting from certain electrician licensing provisions people who install pumps to deliver well water to homes. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Labor

      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Schow, Chair; Horn, Vice Chair; Anderson and Newhouse.

      MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Franklin, Fraser and Heavey.

      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 1997

SB 5612             Prime Sponsor, Senator Long: Providing qualifications for granting certificates of registration to architects. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Labor

      MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5612 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Schow, Chair; Horn, Vice Chair; Anderson, Franklin, Fraser, Heavey and Newhouse.

      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 1997

SB 5651             Prime Sponsor, Senator Anderson: Restricting actions against employers under industrial insurance. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Labor

      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Schow, Chair; Horn, Anderson and Newhouse.

      MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Franklin, Fraser and Heavey.

      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 1997

SB 5738             Prime Sponsor, Senator Horn: Requiring that terminated employees be paid within five days of the last date of employment and prohibiting employers from requiring employees to turn over tips. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Labor

      MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5738 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Schow, Chair; Horn, Vice Chair; Anderson and Newhouse.

      MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass substitute. Signed by Senators Franklin, Fraser and Heavey.

      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 1997

SB 5739             Prime Sponsor, Senator Horn: Establishing when employers are required to compensate employees for employee wearing apparel. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Labor

      MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5739 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Schow, Chair; Horn, Vice Chair; Anderson and Newhouse.

      MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass substitute. Signed by Senators Franklin, Fraser and Heavey.

      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 1997

SB 5749             Prime Sponsor, Senator Heavey: Providing for a certificate of competency as a medical gas piping installer. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Labor

      MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5749 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Schow, Chair; Horn, Vice Chair; Franklin, Fraser and Heavey.

      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 1997

SB 5769             Prime Sponsor, Senator Johnson: Concerning the theft of beverage crates and merchandise pallets. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice

      MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5769 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Johnson, Vice Chair; Fairley, Goings, Long and McCaslin.

      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 1997

SB 5808             Prime Sponsor, Senator Horn: Reducing the tax on spirits for the state general fund. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Labor

      MAJORITY Recommendation: That the bill be referred to Committee on Ways and Means without recommendation. Signed by Senators Schow, Chair; Horn, Vice Chair; Anderson and Newhouse.

      MINORITY Recommendation: Do not refer to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senator Heavey.

      Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

February 28, 1997

SB 5810             Prime Sponsor, Senator Deccio: Regulating employment of minors. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Labor

      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Schow, Chair; Horn, Vice Chair; Anderson and Newhouse.

      MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Franklin, Fraser and Heavey.

      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 1997

SB 5850             Prime Sponsor, Senator Anderson: Changing provisions related to employment in the construction industry. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Labor

      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Schow, Chair; Horn, Vice Chair; Anderson and Newhouse.

      MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Franklin, Fraser and Heavey.

      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 1997

SB 5862             Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Protecting sport shooting ranges. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice

      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Johnson, Vice Chair; Goings, Hargrove, Long, McCaslin, Stevens and Zarelli.

      MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Haugen and Kline.

      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 1997

SB 5871             Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Redefining law enforcement officer to include a port district officer. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice

      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Johnson, Vice Chair; Fairley, Goings, Hargrove, Haugen, Kline, Long, McCaslin, Stevens and Zarelli.

      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 1997

SJM 8010           Prime Sponsor, Senator Strannigan: Encouraging the federal government to enact laws permitting airbag deactivation switches to be installed in new and used vehicles. Reported by Committee on Transportation

      MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Joint Memorial No. 8010 be substituted therefor, and the substitute memorial do pass. Signed by Senators Prince, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Heavey, Horn, Jacobsen, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen and Sellar.

      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

February 21, 1997

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Ronda Cahill, appointed February 21, 1997, for a term ending December 31, 2001, as a member of the Public Disclosure Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

March 1, 1997

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Carver Gayton, appointed March 1, 1997, for a term ending at the pleasure of the Governor, as Commissioner of the Employment Security Department.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

February 28, 1997

MR. PRESIDENT:

      The House has passed:

      ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1017,

      ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1027,

      SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1061,

      HOUSE BILL NO. 1066,

      HOUSE BILL NO. 1098,

      HOUSE BILL NO. 1099,

      HOUSE BILL NO. 1102,

      HOUSE BILL NO. 1103,

      SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1104,

      SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1141,

      HOUSE BILL NO. 1165,

      HOUSE BILL NO. 1172,

      HOUSE BILL NO. 1196,

      HOUSE BILL NO. 1197,

      HOUSE BILL NO. 1202,

      HOUSE BILL NO. 1207,

      HOUSE BILL NO. 1252,

      ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1254,

      SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1272,

      ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1292,

      HOUSE BILL NO. 1297,

      HOUSE BILL NO. 1309,

      HOUSE BILL NO. 1312,

      HOUSE BILL NO. 1398,

      SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1485, and the same are herewith transmitted.

TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

SB 6042             by Senators Wood, Horn and Haugen

AN ACT Relating to telecommunications access to limited-access highway rights-of-way; amending RCW 47.44.020; adding a new chapter to Title 47 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

SB 6043             by Senator Heavey

AN ACT Relating to service credit for Peace Corps service; and amending RCW 41.40.170.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

SB 6044             by Senators Roach, Deccio, Schow and Johnson

AN ACT Relating to distribution of taxes on labor and property used in relation to railroad property and fuel used in rail transportation; adding a new section to chapter 82.32 RCW; and adding a new chapter to Title 47 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

SB 6045             by Senators West, Spanel, Strannigan and Oke (by request of Governor Locke)

AN ACT Relating to the efficient use of general fund moneys; adding new sections to chapter 43.79 RCW; and making appropriations.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

SB 6046             by Senator Finkbeiner

AN ACT Relating to a study by the utilities and transportation commission on universal telecommunications service; and creating new sections.

Referred to Committee on Energy and Utilities.

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS

ESHB 1017        by House Committee on Natural Resources (originally sponsored by Representatives Sehlin, Anderson, Koster, Quall, Huff, L. Thomas and Dunn)

Exchanging state-owned aquatic lands with privately owned lands.

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Parks.

EHB 1027          by Representatives Schoesler, Chandler, Sheahan, Sterk, McMorris, Honeyford, Dyer, Mielke and D. Schmidt

Restricting mailings and public service broadcasts by state officials.

Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

SHB 1061          by House Committee on Natural Resources (originally sponsored by Representatives Sheldon, Mielke and Grant)

Restricting the state parks and recreation commission authority to regulate metal detectors.

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Parks.

HB 1066            by Representatives Pennington, Chopp, Mason, Costa, Skinner, Hankins, Ogden and L. Thomas

Providing for the maintenance of state facilities.

Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

HB 1098            by Representatives Carlson, H. Sommers, Cooke, Conway, Sehlin, Ogden, Wolfe, Blalock, Constantine, Tokuda, Hatfield, Dunn, Wood, O'Brien, Veloria, Kessler, Cairnes, Murray, Keiser, Sheldon, Anderson, Cody, Kenney, Scott, Dunshee and Mason (by request of Joint Committee on Pension Policy)

Changing teachers' retirement system plan III contribution rates.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 1099            by Representatives Cooke, Ogden, Sehlin, Carlson, Wolfe, H. Sommers, Dyer, Cairnes, Murray and Mason (by request of Joint Committee on Pension Policy)

Transferring law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan I service.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 1102            by Representatives Lambert, H. Sommers, Cooke, Carlson, Conway, Ogden and Mason (by request of Joint Committee on Pension Policy)

Retirement benefits based on excess compensation.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 1103            by Representatives Sehlin, Carlson, Ogden, Cairnes and Anderson (by request of Joint Committee on Pension Policy)

Specifying eligibility for survivor benefits.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

SHB 1104          by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives H. Sommers, Cooke, Carlson, Ogden, Sehlin and Mason) (by request of Joint Committee on Pension Policy)

Placing restrictions on postretirement employment.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

SHB 1141          by House Committee on Government Administration (originally sponsored by Representatives Scott, Dunshee and Poulsen) (by request of Governor Lowry)

Eliminating boards and commissions.

Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

HB 1165            by Representatives Backlund, O'Brien, Skinner, Cairnes, Dyer, Dunn, Lambert, Sherstad, Sterk, Delvin and Mielke

Creating the crimes of homicide by watercraft and assault by watercraft.

Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.

HB 1172            by Representatives D. Sommers, Sterk, O'Brien, Koster, Thompson, Delvin, Sherstad, Schoesler, Hatfield and Conway

Concerning the failure to register as a sex offender.

Referred to Committee on Human Services and Corrections.

HB 1196            by Representatives McDonald, Costa, Sheahan, Sterk and Skinner (by request of Secretary of State Munro)

Regulating registration of charitable trusts.

Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.

HB 1197            by Representatives Sheahan, Constantine and Costa

Allowing an interlocal agreement between a county and municipality to transfer jurisdiction over a defendant.

Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.

HB 1202            by Representatives Quall, Dickerson, Poulsen, Smith, O'Brien, Costa, Ogden and Mason

Adopting the recommendations of the task force examining high school credit equivalencies.

Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 1207            by Representatives D. Schmidt, Dunshee, Poulsen, Kessler and Mielke (by request of Military Department)

Revising provisions for enhanced 911 excise taxes.

Referred to Committee on Energy and Utilities.

HB 1252            by Representatives Wensman, Costa, Sheahan, Sterk, Lantz, Skinner, Kenney and Lambert (by request of Secretary of State Munro)

Regulating the dissolution of limited partnerships.

Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.

EHB 1254          by Representatives Sterk, D. Sommers, Carrell, Mulliken, Delvin, Chandler, O'Brien and Bush

Prohibiting destruction of driving records for alcohol or drug-related offenses.

Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.

SHB 1272          by House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology (originally sponsored by Representatives Delvin, Chandler, Robertson, McMorris, Honeyford and Mulliken)

Establishing water conservancy boards.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Environment.

ESHB 1292        by House Committee on Commerce and Labor (originally sponsored by Representatives McMorris, Lisk, Quall, Linville, Thompson, Mulliken, Sheldon, Grant, D. Schmidt, Skinner, Robertson, Boldt, Honeyford and Clements)

Expanding claims management authority for industrial insurance rating programs.

Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor.

HB 1297            by Representatives DeBolt, Sheahan, Ballasiotes, Costa, Benson, McMorris, Thompson, Lambert, Radcliff, K. Schmidt, Mitchell, Sherstad, Robertson, Pennington, Hickel, Kastama, Sullivan, Sump, Sheldon, Delvin, Cooke, Morris, Wensman, Mason and Mielke

Including the existence of a no contact order as an aggravating circumstance in first degree murder.

Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.

HB 1309            by Representatives Mielke, Mulliken, Sterk, McMorris, Pennington, Bush, Doumit, McDonald, Boldt, Thompson, Costa and Dunn

Creating the crime of disarming a law enforcement officer.

Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.

HB 1312            by Representatives Sherstad, Sheahan, O'Brien, Costa and Dunshee

Providing for additional judges for Snohomish county superior court.

Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.

HB 1398            by Representatives Benson, Sheahan, Sump, Wood, O'Brien and Gombosky (by request of Administrator for the Courts)

Creating additional judicial positions in the Spokane superior court.

Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.

SHB 1485          by House Committee on Natural Resources (originally sponsored by Representatives Linville, Buck, Hatfield, Chandler, Cooper, Sump, Regala, Butler, Anderson, Doumit, Morris, Sheldon, Tokuda, Kessler, Scott, Blalock and Dickerson)

Requiring the department of fish and wildlife to report to the legislature regarding salmon harvests.

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Parks.

MOTION

      At 12:04 p.m., on motion of Senator Johnson, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 5, 1997.

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

MIKE O'CONNELL, Secretary of the Senate