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EIGHTIETH DAY
AFTERNOON SESSION
House Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, March 31, 1999
The House was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Speaker Pro Tempore Ogden. The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present.
The flag was escorted to the rostrum by a Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, Pages Sherilyn Small and Lia Labrant. Prayer was offered by Representative Dave Quall.
Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
March 29, 1999
SB 5122 Prime Sponsor, Fairley: Recovering industrial insurance benefits payments. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Clements, Republican Co-Chair; Conway, Democratic Co-Chair; B. Chandler, Republican Vice Chair; Wood, Democratic Vice Chair; Hurst; Lisk; McIntire and McMorris.
Voting yea: Representatives Clements, Conway, B. Chandler, Wood, Hurst, Lisk, McIntire and McMorris.
Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.
March 29, 1999
SSB 5352 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Senate State & Local Government: Removing the term limit for members of boundary review boards. Reported by Committee on Local Government
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Mulliken, Republican Co-Chair; Scott, Democratic Co-Chair; Ericksen; Fisher and Fortunato.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative Mielke, Republican Vice Chair.
Voting yea: Representatives Mulliken, Scott, Ericksen, Fisher and Fortunato.
Voting nay: Representative(s) Mielke.
Excused: Representative(s) Doumit and Edwards.
Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.
March 29, 1999
SB 5442 Prime Sponsor, Kline: Increasing the defined amount of "nominal deposit" affecting real estate brokers. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Clements, Republican Co-Chair; Conway, Democratic Co-Chair; B. Chandler, Republican Vice Chair; Wood, Democratic Vice Chair; Hurst; Lisk; McIntire and McMorris.
Voting yea: Representatives Clements, Conway, B. Chandler, Wood, Hurst, Lisk and McIntire.
Excused: Representative(s) McMorris.
Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.
March 29, 1999
SB 5648 Prime Sponsor, Haugen: Providing consistency in definitions regarding businesses furnishing lodging. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Clements, Republican Co-Chair; Conway, Democratic Co-Chair; B. Chandler, Republican Vice Chair; Wood, Democratic Vice Chair; Hurst; Lisk; McIntire and McMorris.
Voting yea: Representatives Clements, Conway, B. Chandler, Wood, Hurst, Lisk, McIntire and McMorris.
Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.
March 29, 1999
SB 5667 Prime Sponsor, West: Increasing the number of untaxed complimentary tickets available for boxing, kickboxing, martial arts, and wrestling. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Clements, Republican Co-Chair; Conway, Democratic Co-Chair; B. Chandler, Republican Vice Chair; Wood, Democratic Vice Chair; Hurst; Lisk; McIntire and McMorris.
Voting yea: Representatives Clements, Conway, B. Chandler, Wood, Hurst, Lisk, McIntire and McMorris.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
March 29, 1999
ESSB 5668 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Regarding criminal records checks for volunteers who have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Quall, Democratic Co-Chair; Talcott, Republican Co-Chair; Haigh, Democratic Vice Chair; Schindler, Republican Vice Chair; Carlson; Cox; Keiser; Rockefeller; Santos; D. Schmidt; Schual-Berke; Stensen; Sump and Wensman.
Voting yea: Representatives Quall, Talcott, Haigh, Schindler, Carlson, Cox, Keiser, Rockefeller, Santos, D. Schmidt, Schual-Berke, Stensen, Sump and Wensman.
Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.
March 29, 1999
SSB 5669 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Senate Labor & Workforce Development: Regulating conversion vending units and medical units. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Clements, Republican Co-Chair; Conway, Democratic Co-Chair; B. Chandler, Republican Vice Chair; Wood, Democratic Vice Chair; Hurst; Lisk; McIntire and McMorris.
Voting yea: Representatives Clements, Conway, B. Chandler, Wood, Hurst, Lisk, McIntire and McMorris.
Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.
March 29, 1999
SB 5760 Prime Sponsor, Goings: Allowing unincorporated territory adjacent to a fire protection district to be annexed. Reported by Committee on Local Government
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Mulliken, Republican Co-Chair; Scott, Democratic Co-Chair; Mielke, Republican Vice Chair; Ericksen; Fisher and Fortunato.
Voting yea: Representatives Mulliken, Scott, Mielke, Ericksen, Fisher and Fortunato.
Excused: Representative(s) Doumit and Edwards.
Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.
March 29, 1999
ESB 5816 Prime Sponsor, Haugen: Enabling counties planning under chapter 36.70A RCW to create nine lots in a short subdivision within a designated urban growth area. Reported by Committee on Local Government
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended.
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"Sec. 1. RCW 58.17.020 and 1995 c 32 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:
As used in this chapter, unless the context or subject matter clearly requires otherwise, the words or phrases defined in this section shall have the indicated meanings.
(1) "Subdivision" is the division or redivision of land into five or more lots, tracts, parcels, sites, or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of ownership, except as provided in subsection (6) of this section.
(2) "Plat" is a map or representation of a subdivision, showing thereon the division of a tract or parcel of land into lots, blocks, streets and alleys, or other divisions and dedications.
(3) "Dedication" is the deliberate appropriation of land by an owner for any general and public uses, reserving to himself or herself no other rights than such as are compatible with the full exercise and enjoyment of the public uses to which the property has been devoted. The intention to dedicate shall be evidenced by the owner by the presentment for filing of a final plat or short plat showing the dedication thereon; and, the acceptance by the public shall be evidenced by the approval of such plat for filing by the appropriate governmental unit.
A dedication of an area of less than two acres for use as a public park may include a designation of a name for the park, in honor of a deceased individual of good character.
(4) "Preliminary plat" is a neat and approximate drawing of a proposed subdivision showing the general layout of streets and alleys, lots, blocks, and other elements of a subdivision consistent with the requirements of this chapter. The preliminary plat shall be the basis for the approval or disapproval of the general layout of a subdivision.
(5) "Final plat" is the final drawing of the subdivision and dedication prepared for filing for record with the county auditor and containing all elements and requirements set forth in this chapter and in local regulations adopted under this chapter.
(6) "Short subdivision" is the division or redivision of land into four or fewer lots, tracts, parcels, sites, or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of ownership((: PROVIDED, That)). However, the legislative authority of any city or town may by local ordinance increase the number of lots, tracts, or parcels to be regulated as short subdivisions to a maximum of nine. The legislative authority of any county planning under RCW 36.70A.040 that has adopted a comprehensive plan and development regulations in compliance with chapter 36.70A RCW may by ordinance increase the number of lots, tracts, or parcels to be regulated as short subdivisions to a maximum of nine in any urban growth area.
(7) "Binding site plan" means a drawing to a scale specified by local ordinance which: (a) Identifies and shows the areas and locations of all streets, roads, improvements, utilities, open spaces, and any other matters specified by local regulations; (b) contains inscriptions or attachments setting forth such appropriate limitations and conditions for the use of the land as are established by the local government body having authority to approve the site plan; and (c) contains provisions making any development be in conformity with the site plan.
(8) "Short plat" is the map or representation of a short subdivision.
(9) "Lot" is a fractional part of divided lands having fixed boundaries, being of sufficient area and dimension to meet minimum zoning requirements for width and area. The term shall include tracts or parcels.
(10) "Block" is a group of lots, tracts, or parcels within well defined and fixed boundaries.
(11) "County treasurer" shall be as defined in chapter 36.29 RCW or the office or person assigned such duties under a county charter.
(12) "County auditor" shall be as defined in chapter 36.22 RCW or the office or person assigned such duties under a county charter.
(13) "County road engineer" shall be as defined in chapter 36.40 RCW or the office or person assigned such duties under a county charter.
(14) "Planning commission" means that body as defined in chapter((s)) 36.70, 35.63, or 35A.63 RCW as designated by the legislative body to perform a planning function or that body assigned such duties and responsibilities under a city or county charter.
(15) "County commissioner" shall be as defined in chapter 36.32 RCW or the body assigned such duties under a county charter."
Correct the title.
Signed by Representatives Mulliken, Republican Co-Chair; Scott, Democratic Co-Chair; Mielke, Republican Vice Chair; Ericksen and Fortunato.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative Fisher.
Voting yea: Representatives Mulliken, Scott, Mielke, Ericksen and Fortunato.
Voting nay: Representative(s) Fisher.
Excused: Representative(s) Doumit and Edwards.
Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.
MOTION
On motion of Representative Kessler, the bills listed on the day's committee reports under the fifth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.
RESOLUTION
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 99-4632, by Representatives Kastama, McDonald and Campbell
WHEREAS, The annual Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival is a cherished tradition for the people of Pierce County and the Northwest; and
WHEREAS, 1999 marks the 66th annual Daffodil Festival; and
WHEREAS, The Festival began in 1926 as a simple garden party in Sumner, and grew steadily each year until 1934 when flowers, which previously had been largely discarded in favor of bulbs, were used to decorate cars and bicycles for a short parade through Tacoma; and
WHEREAS, The Festival's 1999 events are ongoing, and will culminate in the April 17th Grand Floral Street Parade, winding its way from downtown Tacoma to the communities of Puyallup, Sumner, and Orting; and
WHEREAS, This year's Festival royalty includes princesses Hanna Benton, Eatonville High School; Rochelle Bolvin, Rogers High School; Kamaleah Brown, Washington High School; Nadine Coury, Stadium High School; Maylynn Eleno, Lakes High School; Semmelle Ford, Wilson High School; Nikki Grajeda, Franklin Pierce High School; Sarah Jones, Fife High School; Jeana Little, Sumner High School; Lori Maddox, Bethel High School; Jennifer Matteson, Mt. Tahoma High School; Amanda Maus, Clover Park High School; Tina Park, Spanaway Lake High School; Sarah Pitsch, Foss High School; Bunnary Por, Lincoln High School; Sarah Sheridan, Curtis High School; Meighan Steele, Orting High School; Nickole White Eagle, Chief Leschi High School; and Alison Yurovchak, Puyallup High School;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the members of the Washington State House of Representatives do hereby recognize and honor the many contributions made to our state by the Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival and its organizers over the past 66 years; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be transmitted immediately by the Co-Chief Clerks of the House of Representatives to the 1999 Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Officers and to the Members of the Festival Royalty.
Representative Kastama moved adoption of the resolution.
Representatives Kastama and McDonald spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.
House Resolution No. 99-4632 was adopted.
The Speaker (Representative Ogden presiding) introduced Daffodil Festival Queen Jeana Little, her mother, Festival Royalty and organizers.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.
MOTION
On motion of Representative Kessler, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 1, 1999, the 81st Legislative Day.
TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk CLYDE BALLARD, Speaker
DEAN R. FOSTER, Chief Clerk FRANK CHOPP, Speaker
4632 Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival
Introduced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Adopted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5122
Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
5352 (Sub)
Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
5442
Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
5648
Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5667
Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5668 (Sub)
Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5669 (Sub)
Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5760
Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5816
Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE (Representative Ogden presiding)
Speaker's Privilege, Daffodil Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5