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THIRTY THIRD DAY
MORNING SESSION
House Chamber, Olympia, Friday, February 11, 2000
The House was called to order at 9:00 a.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 Nicholas Carr and Jessica Hart. Prayer was offered by Father Fred Elwood, St. John's Episcopal Church, Olympia.
Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.
The Speaker (Representative Ogden presiding) welcomed Mr. Gustavo Anaya, Director of Investment and Business Development for the State of Jalisco, Mexico. Last year, as part of the Washington-Jalisco Sister State Association's trade mission, Governor Locke signed a formal agreement for a staff exchange to promote culture and business relations. Representatives Kenney, Romero and Van Luven participated in the trade mission and were instrumental in developing this key agreement. Jalisco is one of the State's most important trading partners especially with regard to ‛high tech' applications and apples and other agricultural products. Mr. Anaya is here to help improve the State's trade and cultural relations with Jalisco, Mexico.
Representative Van Luven welcomed Mr. Anaya to the State and asked the Chamber to acknowledge him.
Representative Kenney also welcomed Mr. Anaya to Washington.
RESOLUTION
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2000-4722, by Representatives Edwards, O'Brien, Ruderman, Lambert, Kagi, Edmonds, Quall, Talcott, Wensman and Schmitt
WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State Legislature to recognize extraordinary achievement in the field of education; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Karen A. Forys, resident of Woodinville and Superintendent of the Northshore School District, the state's eighth largest, has been named Washington State Superintendent of the Year from among over 1,100 superintendents, principals, and senior staff; and
WHEREAS, Under Dr. Forys' direction, the Northshore School District has achieved the highest fourth-grade and eighth-grade standardized test scores in the state, and the district's dropout rate is among the state's lowest; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Forys pushed for the International Baccalaureate Program at Inglemoor High School, a challenging curriculum that kept some of the brightest students in public schools; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Forys has been named one of four finalists for the National Superintendent of the Year by the National Superintendent of the Year Blue Ribbon Panel of the American Association of School Administrators; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Forys will be attending the National Conference on Education in San Francisco, California in March 2000 as the only finalist representing Washington State;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor Dr. Karen Forys for her dedicated work and achievement on behalf of learning and education in the State of Washington; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Co-Chief Clerks of the House of Representatives to Karen Forys, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the Northshore School District Board of Directors.
Representative Edwards moved adoption of the resolution.
Representatives Edwards, Schmidt, O'Brien, Ruderman, Quall and Lambert spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.
House Resolution No. 2000-4722 was adopted.
The Speaker (Representative Ogden presiding) introduced Dr. Karen Forys, two Northshore School District Board Members, Jean Fowler and B.Z. Davis, and a group of administrators and administrative assistants from the Northshore School District. Speaker Pro Tempore Ogden introduced Dr. Terry Bergesman, Superintendent of Public Instruction, who addressed the Chamber.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
February 10, 2000
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed:
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5349,
ENGROSSED THIRD SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5598,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5881,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6194,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6264,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6295,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6383,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6411,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6479,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6530,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6531,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6533,
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 6537,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6621,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6644,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6680,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6732,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6740,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6792,
SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 8019,
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8214,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Brad J. Hendrickson, Deputy Secretary
RESOLUTION
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2000-4745, by Representatives Veloria, Cody, Schual-Berke, Keiser and Wensman
WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State Legislature to recognize the contributions of institutions that reflect the standards of excellence that enhance the well-being and quality of life of the citizens of the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, The Tukwila School District serves two thousand five hundred fifty students; and
WHEREAS, Students in the Tukwila School District represent many cultures and ethnic groups, speaking more than twenty-five languages; and
WHEREAS, The Tukwila School District has initiated three university-school partnership programs with the University of Washington in the areas of teacher training, integrating the arts in elementary schools, and integrating instruction of environmental study and architectural design in elementary schools; and
WHEREAS, Showalter and Cascade View Schools, of the Tukwila School District, were awarded Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration grants for 1999-2000; and
WHEREAS, Cascade View Elementary School is conducting a Washington Reading Corps Volunteer Tutoring Program; and
WHEREAS, The percentage of fourth- and seventh-grade students who met or exceeded state standards for learning on the WASL improved significantly in math, reading, and writing between 1998 and 1999; and
WHEREAS, The Tukwila School District, in partnership with Rotary International, is sustaining a sister school/community partnership with the Village of Thillagrand, Senegal; and
WHEREAS, Students from the Tukwila School District are visiting here today, February 11, 2000, escorted by Board Director Mary Fertakis, Superintendent Michael Silver, staff members, and parents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the great contribution made by the Tukwila School District to the education of the young people of Washington State; the diversity of the Tukwila School District's student body; and the significant achievements of the Tukwila School District in meeting education standards. The House of Representatives also extends congratulations to the Tukwila School District for initiating local, state, national, and international partnerships for learning.
Representative Veloria moved adoption of the resolution.
Representatives Veloria and Schual-Berke spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.
House Resolution No. 2000-4745 was adopted.
INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING
HB 3134 by Representatives Kessler, Mulliken, Cairnes and Grant
AN ACT Relating to municipal tax fairness; amending RCW 35.21.860; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 35 RCW; creating a new section; recodifying RCW 35.21.717, 35.21.718, 35.21.840, 35.21.845, and 35.21.860; and repealing RCW 35.21.706, 35.21.710, 35.21.711, 35.21.712, 35.21.714, 35.21.715, 35.21.850, 35.21.865, 35.21.870, and 35.21.871.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
ESB 5152 by Senators Kline, Fairley, Costa, Gardner and Goings
Clarifying who are appointed personnel for the purpose of public employees' collective bargaining.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
E2SSB 5212 by Senate Committee on Education (originally sponsored by Senators McAuliffe, Eide, Winsley, Thibaudeau, Franklin, Rasmussen and Costa)
Providing for school safety plans.
Referred to Committee on Education.
SB 5291 by Senators Franklin, Winsley, Fairley, Prentice, Kohl-Welles, Patterson, Roach, Hargrove, Goings, Heavey and Gardner
Creating the crime of aggressive driving to combat road rage.
Referred to Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections.
ESSB 5295 by Senate Committee on Labor & Workforce Development (originally sponsored by Senators Costa, Prentice, Kohl-Welles, Thibaudeau, Fraser, Fairley and Heavey)
Protecting the act of breastfeeding.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
SSB 5366 by Senate Committee on State & Local Government (originally sponsored by Senators Patterson, McCaslin, Oke, Horn, Goings and Bauer)
Changing scoring criteria for veterans' employment examinations.
Referred to Committee on State Government.
SSB 5408 by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Benton, Hale, Shin, Winsley, Patterson and Rossi)
Creating a state medal of valor.
Referred to Committee on State Government.
SSB 5453 by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Horn, Benton, Haugen, Goings and Eide)
Enhancing regional transportation planning.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 5570 by Senators Costa, Johnson, Kline, Honeyford, Kohl-Welles, Patterson, Gardner, Winsley and Oke; by request of Washington State Patrol
Expanding the definition of vehicular assault.
Referred to Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections.
SB 5580 by Senators Wojahn, Roach, Thibaudeau, Fairley, Spanel, Prentice and Kohl-Welles
Paying industrial insurance benefits during appeal.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
2ESSB 5610 by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Prentice, Finkbeiner, T. Sheldon and Costa)
Authorizing the director of the department of licensing to impose a civil penalty for a violation of chapter 46.70 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
ESSB 5611 by Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care (originally sponsored by Senators Thibaudeau, Kline, Prentice, Winsley and Costa; by request of Insurance Commissioner)
Regulating medicare supplement insurance.
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
SB 5920 by Senators Costa, Thibaudeau, Deccio, Haugen and Kohl-Welles
Including midwives in women's health care services.
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
SB 6010 by Senators West, Jacobsen and Sheahan
Creating operating fees waivers not supported by state general fund appropriations.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
SB 6037 by Senators Shin and Prentice
Rescinding a retirement allowance agreement.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
SSB 6117 by Senate Committee on Education (originally sponsored by Senators McCaslin and Winsley)
Increasing penalties for persons who interfere with school activities.
Referred to Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections.
SB 6121 by Senators Wojahn, Deccio, Thibaudeau, Winsley, Fairley, Rasmussen, Patterson and Kohl-Welles
Continuing the diabetes cost reduction act.
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
SB 6139 by Senators Johnson, Heavey and Gardner
Modifying estate tax apportionment.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 6140 by Senators Johnson, Heavey and Gardner
Updating probate and trust laws.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 6168 by Senators Fairley, Patterson and Kline
Requiring the department of social and health services to have a phone system that facilitates access to a departmental employee rather than voice mail.
Referred to Committee on Children & Family Services.
SB 6172 by Senators Fraser, Deccio, Thibaudeau, Prentice, T. Sheldon, Kohl-Welles, Fairley, McAuliffe and Oke
Allowing minors to donate bone marrow.
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
SB 6190 by Senators Patterson, Horn, Haugen, Johnson, Costa, Goings, McCaslin and Winsley
Promoting expeditious resolution of public use disputes in eminent domain proceedings.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SSB 6213 by Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care (originally sponsored by Senators Deccio and Winsley)
Requiring guidelines for the response of emergency medical personnel to directives.
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
SSB 6233 by Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care (originally sponsored by Senators Wojahn, McDonald, Loveland, Deccio, Snyder, Spanel, Winsley, Rasmussen, Gardner, Costa, Hale, McAuliffe and Kline)
Changing developmental disabilities endowment trust fund provisions.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
SSB 6273 by Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care (originally sponsored by Senators Franklin, Fraser, Winsley, Thibaudeau, Patterson, Costa, Fairley, Brown, Wojahn and Kline)
Creating a public health education program aimed at reducing childhood exposure to lead in residential settings.
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
SB 6274 by Senators Patterson, Wojahn and Winsley
Harmonizing procedures for replacement absentee and mail ballots.
Referred to Committee on State Government.
ESSB 6277 by Senate Committee on Environmental Quality & Water Resources (originally sponsored by Senators B. Sheldon, Swecker, Jacobsen, Franklin, Morton, Costa, Fraser, Eide, Spanel, Thibaudeau and Kohl-Welles)
Authorizing cost-reimbursement agreements for leases and environmental permits.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.
SB 6280 by Senators Haugen, Honeyford, Loveland and McAuliffe
Reporting on archaeology and historic preservation.
Referred to Committee on State Government.
SSB 6292 by Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation (originally sponsored by Senators Morton, Rasmussen, Jacobsen, Rossi, McCaslin, Honeyford, Sheahan, Stevens and Oke)
Directing the attorney general to bring suit against the state of Idaho concerning the timber supply stabilization act.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 6307 by Senators Morton, Haugen, Honeyford, T. Sheldon, Gardner, Sellar and Hochstatter
Changing provisions relating to county roads that cross county boundaries.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SSB 6310 by Senate Committee on State & Local Government (originally sponsored by Senators Gardner, Horn, Oke, Loveland, Stevens, Wojahn, Bauer, Rasmussen, McAuliffe and Costa; by request of Joint Legislative Audit & Review Committee)
Increasing government accountability through the state sunset review process.
Referred to Committee on State Government.
ESSB 6416 by Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care (originally sponsored by Senators Thibaudeau, Deccio, Wojahn, Rasmussen, Johnson, Franklin, B. Sheldon, Costa, Prentice, Sheahan, Fraser, Swecker, McAuliffe, Winsley, Kohl-Welles, Haugen, Benton, Spanel, McDonald and Oke)
Regulating occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other infectious materials.
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
ESB 6448 by Senators T. Sheldon, Hale, Gardner, Sellar, Haugen and Rasmussen
Promoting the improvement of port district employees.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
SB 6463 by Senators McAuliffe, Kohl-Welles, Fairley, Goings, Eide, Patterson, Kline and Rasmussen
Providing for early vision and hearing screening.
Referred to Committee on Education.
SSB 6464 by Senate Committee on Education (originally sponsored by Senators McAuliffe, Kohl-Welles, Goings, Eide, Patterson and Kline)
Requiring information on selecting early childhood education programs and guidelines for success in school.
Referred to Committee on Education.
SB 6547 by Senators Costa, Benton, Eide, Shin, Patterson, Haugen, Gardner, Rasmussen, Prentice, Goings, McAuliffe, Winsley, Kline and Kohl-Welles
Clarifying rights and responsibilities of bicyclists.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SSB 6724 by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Hale, Loveland, Rossi, West, Snyder and Rasmussen)
Exempting property used for privatization contracts for the treatment of hazardous substances from property taxes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
SSJM 8017 by Senate Committee on Environmental Quality & Water Resources (originally sponsored by Senators Spanel, Gardner, Oke, Brown, Swecker, Franklin, Kline, B. Sheldon, Shin, Bauer, Eide, Patterson, Haugen, Costa, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen, Fairley, McAuliffe, Prentice, Fraser, Goings, Hale and Winsley)
Requesting federal assistance in ensuring pipeline safety.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.
SJM 8020 by Senators Loveland, Hale, Roach and B. Sheldon
Requesting full funding for a vitrification treatment plant at the Hanford site.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.
ESSCR 8422 by Senate Committee on Judiciary (originally sponsored by Senators T. Sheldon, Swecker, Fraser, Oke, Kohl-Welles, B. Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Heavey, Thibaudeau, Rossi, Prentice, Hale, Fairley, Morton, McAuliffe, Gardner, Rasmussen, Jacobsen, Haugen, Eide, Kline, Patterson, Franklin, Winsley and Costa)
Creating a committee to improve tribal relations.
Referred to Committee on State Government.
MOTION
On motion of Representative Morris, the bills, memorials and resolution listed on the day's introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the seventh order of business.
THIRD READING
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1955, by House Committee on Commerce & Labor (originally sponsored by Representatives McIntire, Clements and Conway)
Providing support for collaborative efforts toward employment-related services and program evaluation.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, and Substitute House Bill No. 1955 was returned to second reading for purposes of amendment.
There being no objection, the House deferred action on Substitute House Bill No. 1955, and the bill held its place on the Second Reading calendar.
There being no objection, the House reverted to the Sixth Order of business.
SECOND READING
MOTION
On motion of Representative Wolfe, Representatives Dunshee, Eickmeyer and Scott were excused.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2614, by Representatives G. Chandler, Parlette, Linville, Sump, Schoesler and Ruderman
Expanding sufficient cause for nonuse of water rights.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 2614 was substituted for House Bill No. 2614 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
Substitute House Bill No. 2614 was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives G. Chandler, Cooper and Parlette spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The Speaker (Representative Ogden presiding) stated the question before the House to be final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2614.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2614 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 92, Nays - 3, Absent - 0, Excused - 3.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Edmonds, Edwards, Ericksen, Esser, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Radcliff, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 92.
Voting nay: Representatives Constantine, Fisher and Hurst - 3.
Excused: Representatives Dunshee, Eickmeyer and Scott - 3.
Substitute House Bill No. 2614, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the seventh order of business.
THIRD READING
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1968, by Representatives Van Luven, Cody, Alexander and Parlette
Limiting the scope of mental health record audits.
Representatives Van Luven and Cody spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.
The Speaker (Representative Ogden presiding) stated the question before the House to be final passage of Engrossed House Bill No. 1968.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final of Engrossed House Bill No. 1968 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 95, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 3.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Edmonds, Edwards, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Radcliff, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 95.
Excused: Representatives Dunshee, Eickmeyer and Scott - 3.
Engrossed House Bill No. 1968, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
There being no objection, the House reverted to the sixth order of business.
SECOND READING
HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4018, by Representatives Mulliken, Doumit, Mielke, Scott, Ericksen, Fortunato, Hatfield, Schindler, Dunn, Thomas, D. Sommers and Esser
Petitioning the Governor to impose a moratorium on state agencies adopting rules that would create new costs for local governments.
The memorial was read the second time. There being no objection, Substitute House Joint Memorial No. 4018 was substituted for House Joint Memorial No. 4018 and the substitute memorial was placed on the second reading calendar.
Substitute House Joint Memorial No. 4018 was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the memorial was placed on final passage.
Representative Mulliken spoke in favor of passage of the memorial.
There being no objection, the House deferred action on Substitute House Joint Memorial No. 4018, and the bill held its place on the Third Reading calendar.
Speaker Chopp assumed the chair.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1071, by Representatives Romero and D. Schmidt; by request of Alternative Public Works Methods Oversight Committee
Creating a limited public works process.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Second Substitute House Bill No. 1071 was substituted for House Bill No. 1071 and the second substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
Second Substitute House Bill No. 1071 was read the second time.
Representative McMorris moved the adoption of the following amendment (467):
On page 1, line 4, strike "39.10" and insert "39.04"
Correct the title.
Representative McMorris and Romero spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment was adopted.
The bill was ordered engrossed.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Romero and Schmidt spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1071.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1071 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 97, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Radcliff, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 97.
Excused: Representative Scott - 1.
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1071, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2359, by Representatives Parlette, Cody, Edmonds, Rockefeller, B. Chandler, Schoesler, Kenney, Conway, McDonald and Van Luven
Concerning the nursing facility payment rate.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Second Substitute House Bill No. 2359 was substituted for House Bill No. 2359 and the second substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
Second Substitute House Bill No. 2359 was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Parlette and Cody spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Second Substitute House Bill No. 2359.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Second Substitute House Bill No. 2359 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 97, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Radcliff, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 97.
Excused: Representative Scott - 1.
Second Substitute House Bill No. 2359, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
MOTION
On motion of Representative Schoesler, Representative Radcliff was excused.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2377, by Representatives G. Chandler, Linville, Pennington and Haigh; by request of Department of Agriculture
Regulating custom meat slaughter and preparation.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 2377 was substituted for House Bill No. 2377 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
Substitute House Bill No. 2377 was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives G. Chandler and Cooper spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2377.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2377 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
Substitute House Bill No. 2377, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2407, by Representatives Lantz, Esser and Haigh; by request of Board for Judicial Administration
Authorizing judges pro tempore whenever a judge serves on a commission, board, or committee.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Lantz and Esser spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of House Bill No. 2407.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2407 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
House Bill No. 2407, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2439, by Representatives Tokuda, Kagi, D. Sommers, Lovick, Kessler, Regala, Kenney, Cooper, Ogden, Eickmeyer, Murray, Schual-Berke, Stensen, Edmonds, Santos, Lantz, Wood and Benson
Revising the family reconciliation process.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Second Substitute House Bill No. 2439 was substituted for House Bill No. 2439 and the second substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
Second Substitute House Bill No. 2439 was read the second time.
Representative Tokuda moved the adoption of the following amendment (465):
On page 17, beginning on line 32, strike all of subsection 3.
Renumber remaining subsections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.
Representatives Tokuda and D. Sommers spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment was adopted.
The bill was ordered engrossed.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Tokuda, Boldt and Carrell spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2439.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2439 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2439, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2452, by Representatives Cody, Parlette, Edwards and Hurst; by request of Department of Health
Making technical changes and corrections to department of health statutes.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Cody and Pflug spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of House Bill No. 2452.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2452 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
House Bill No. 2452, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2060, by Representatives DeBolt, Morris, Crouse, Ruderman and Poulsen
Concerning the use of rights-of-way in cities and counties.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 2060 was substituted for House Bill No. 2060 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
Substitute House Bill No. 2060 was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives DeBolt, Poulsen and Morris spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2060.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2060 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 89, Nays - 7, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Rockefeller, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 89.
Voting nay: Representatives Conway, Edmonds, Fisher, Kagi, Mitchell, Regala and Romero - 7.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
Substitute House Bill No. 2060, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2454, by Representatives Edmonds, Parlette, Cody, Kenney, Radcliff, Kagi, Edwards, Lantz, Hatfield, Ogden, Conway, Veloria, Lovick, Kessler, O'Brien, Regala, McDonald, Carlson, Tokuda, Cooper, Van Luven, Ruderman, Murray, Schual-Berke, Scott, Stensen, Keiser, Santos, Pflug, Rockefeller, Wood and McIntire
Providing a program to support family and other unpaid long-term caregivers.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 2454 was substituted for House Bill No. 2454 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
Substitute House Bill No. 2454 was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Edmonds and Pflug spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2454.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2454 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
Substitute House Bill No. 2454, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
There being no objection, the House deferred action on House Bill No. 2461 and House Bill No. 2483, and the bills held their places on the Second Reading calendar.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2491, by Representatives Schindler, Ballasiotes, Koster, Sullivan, Esser, Wood, Crouse, Cairnes, Rockefeller, Edmonds, Mulliken, Clements, Ruderman, McDonald and Dunn
Providing a procedure to conduct DNA testing of evidence for persons sentenced to death or life imprisonment.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the House deferred action on House Bill No. 2491, and the bill held its place on the Second Reading calendar.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2505, by Representatives Cairnes, Veloria, O'Brien, Morris, Radcliff, Scott, Barlean, Esser, Kagi, Keiser, Fortunato, Schual-Berke, Edwards and Miloscia
Modifying the definition of "city" for the multiple-unit dwellings property tax exemption.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Cairnes, Dunshee and Cairnes (again) spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Representative Carrell, twice, spoke against passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of House Bill No. 2505.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2505 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 88, Nays - 8, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 88.
Voting nay: Representatives Boldt, Carrell, Dunn, Koster, McMorris, Reardon, Sump and Van Luven - 8.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
House Bill No. 2505, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2608, by Representatives Alexander, Carlson, H. Sommers, Doumit, Delvin, Lambert, Conway, Schoesler, Pflug, Talcott, Clements, Bush and Eickmeyer; by request of Joint Committee on Pension Policy
Establishing eligibility for the employee attendance incentive program.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 2608 was substituted for House Bill No. 2608 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
Substitute House Bill No. 2608 was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Alexander, H. Sommers, Carlson and Cox spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2608.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2608 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
Substitute House Bill No. 2608, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
There being no objection, the House deferred action on House Bill No. 2648 and House Bill No. 2716, and the bills held their places on the Second Reading calendar.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2733, by Representatives Wensman, Mastin, Skinner, Rockefeller and Santos
Allowing family member representation for traffic charges against non-English speaking persons.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Wensman and Hurst spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of House Bill No. 2733.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2733 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
House Bill No. 2733, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
There being no objection, the House deferred action on House Bill No. 2738 and House Bill No. 2755, and the bills held their places on the Second Reading calendar.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2803, by Representatives Lambert, Koster, Benson, Talcott, Cox, D. Schmidt, Esser, Lantz and Rockefeller
Allowing private school students and students receiving home-based education to take the Washington assessments of student learning at district expense.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 2803 was substituted for House Bill No. 2803 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
Substitute House Bill No. 2803 was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Lambert and Haigh spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2803.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2803 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 90, Nays - 6, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 90.
Voting nay: Representatives Cody, Constantine, Fisher, McIntire, Murray and Reardon - 6.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
Substitute House Bill No. 2803, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2832, by Representatives McMorris, Carlson and Kenney
Changing eligibility for educational opportunity grants.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representative McMorris spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of House Bill No. 2832.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2832 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
House Bill No. 2832, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2850, by Representatives Reardon, Schoesler, Scott, D. Schmidt, Tokuda, Skinner, Thomas, Clements, Dunshee, McIntire and Pennington
Modifying the tax treatment of linen and uniform supply services.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 2850 was substituted for House Bill No. 2850 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
Substitute House Bill No. 2850 was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Reardon and Pennington spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2850.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2850 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
Substitute House Bill No. 2850, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2853, by Representatives Wolfe, D. Schmidt, Romero, Cairnes, Haigh and Cody; by request of Department of Services for the Blind
Conforming the advisory council for the blind with the federal rehabilitation act.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representative Wolfe spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of House Bill No. 2853.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2853 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
House Bill No. 2853, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
There being no objection, the House deferred action on House Bill No. 2858, and the bill held its place on the Second Reading calendar.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2861, by Representatives O'Brien, Cody, Miloscia, Parlette, Ballasiotes, Morris, Alexander, Anderson, Santos, Edmonds, Murray, Kastama, Schual-Berke, Scott, Thomas, Barlean, Quall, Dickerson, Mitchell, Delvin, Kenney, Edwards, Rockefeller and McIntire
Modifying the definition of health care information.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives O'Brien and Pflug spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of House Bill No. 2861.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2861 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
House Bill No. 2861, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2874, by Representatives Dunn, Skinner and Carlson
Creating a legislative task force on community and technical college tuition, residency, and compensation.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 2874 was substituted for House Bill No. 2874 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
Substitute House Bill No. 2874 was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Dunn and Kenney spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2874.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2874 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
Substitute House Bill No. 2874, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
There being no objection, the House deferred action on House Bill No. 2880 and House Bill No. 2889, and the bills held their places on the Second Reading calendar.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2899, by Representatives Conway, Clements, Cody, Cooper and Keiser; by request of Department of Social and Health Services
Developing a workplace safety plan for state hospitals.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 2899 was substituted for House Bill No. 2899 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
Substitute House Bill No. 2899 was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Conway, B. Chandler and Clements spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2899.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2899 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
Substitute House Bill No. 2899, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
There being no objection, the House deferred action on House Bill No. 2923, and the bill held its place on the Second Reading calendar.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2929, by Representatives McDonald and Linville
Modifying requirements concerning on-site sewage disposal systems.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Second Substitute House Bill No. 2929 was substituted for House Bill No. 2929 and the second substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
Second Substitute House Bill No. 2929 was read the second time.
Representative McDonald moved the adoption of the following amendment (464):
On page 3, line 7, after "mound" insert "that"
On page 3, line 8, after "inability to" insert "fully"
On page 3, line 11, after "temporarily" strike "inoperable" and insert "saturated"
On page 3, line 12, after "of a" strike "flood" and insert "flooded stream or river"
Representative McDonald spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment was adopted.
The bill was ordered engrossed.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives McDonald and Cooper spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2929.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2929 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2929, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 3016, by Representatives Parlette and Cody
Creating a reimbursement system for the state's medical assistance programs in rural hospitals.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Second Substitute House Bill No. 3016 was substituted for House Bill No. 3016 and the second substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
Second Substitute House Bill No. 3016 was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Parlette and Cody spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Second Substitute House Bill No. 3016.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Second Substitute House Bill No. 3016 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
Second Substitute House Bill No. 3016, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 3045, by Representatives Wood and Clements
Clarifying the requirements for a class 1 racing license.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 3045 was substituted for House Bill No. 3045 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
Substitute House Bill No. 3045 was read the second time.
Representative Wood moved the adoption of the following amendment (468):
On page 4, line 15, after "disruptions" insert "affecting live race days but not directly involving the licensee or its employees"
Representatives Wood and Clements spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment was adopted.
The bill was ordered engrossed.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Wood and B. Chandler spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 3045.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 3045 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 95, Nays - 0, Absent - 1, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods and Mr. Speaker Ballard - 95.
Absent: Representative Mr. Speaker Chopp - 1.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 3045, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
STATEMENT FOR THE JOURNAL
I intended to vote YEA on Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 3045.
FRANK CHOPP, 43rd District
There being no objection, the House deferred action on House Bill No. 3076, and the bill held its place on the Second Reading calendar.
HOUSE BILL NO. 3099, by Representatives Dunshee, Barlean, Murray, Reardon, Koster and Lovick
Allowing state and local governments to continue to lower their exposure to interest rate fluctuations with respect to financial obligations.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 3099 was substituted for House Bill No. 3099 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
Substitute House Bill No. 3099 was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Dunshee, Alexander and Barlean spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 3099.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 3099 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
Substitute House Bill No. 3099, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
There being no objection, the House deferred action on House Bill No. 3124, and the bill held its place on the Second Reading calendar.
HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4026, by Representatives Doumit, Buck, Anderson, Sump, Eickmeyer, Hatfield and Schoesler
Requesting a review of migratory bird predation on salmonid stocks.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the memorial was placed on final passage.
Representatives Doumit and Buck spoke in favor of passage of the memorial.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of House Joint Memorial No. 4026.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Joint Memorial No. 4026 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
House Joint Memorial No. 4026, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the seventh order of business.
THIRD READING
SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2109, by House Committee on Finance (originally sponsored by Representatives Van Luven, Thomas, Dunshee, Pennington, Dunn, Cairnes, Veloria, Buck, G. Chandler and Haigh)
Authorizing tax, levy, and execution exemptions for properties of Indian housing authorities designated for low-income housing program uses.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended and Second Substitute House Bill No. 2109 was returned to second reading for purposes of amendment.
Representative Van Luven moved the adoption of the following amendment (440):
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. Affordable and accessible housing is of great concern and importance to the legislature and the people of this state. The legislature recognizes the important role housing authorities serve in creating and maintaining housing for low-income persons and senior citizens. The legislature finds that tribal housing authorities should be afforded the same exemptions from tax as all other housing authorities and extends the exemption from state and local tax to tribal housing authorities.
Sec. 2. RCW 35.82.210 and 1965 c 7 s 35.82.210 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The property of an authority is declared to be public property used for essential public and governmental purposes and such property and an authority shall be exempt from all taxes and special assessments of the city, the county, the state or any political subdivision thereof: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That in lieu of such taxes an authority may agree to make payments to the city or the county or any such political subdivision for improvements, services and facilities furnished by such city, county or political subdivision for the benefit of a housing project, but in no event shall such payments exceed the amount last levied as the annual tax of such city, county or political subdivision upon the property included in said project prior to the time of its acquisition by the authority.
(2) For the sole purpose of the exemption from tax under this section:
(a) "Authority," in addition to the meaning in RCW 35.82.020, also means tribal housing authorities and intertribal housing authorities.
(b) "Intertribal housing authority" means a housing authority created by a consortium of tribal governments to operate and administer housing programs for persons of low income or senior citizens for and on behalf of such tribes.
(c) "Tribal government" means the governing body of a federally recognized Indian tribe.
(d) "Tribal housing authority" means the tribal government or an agency or branch of the tribal government that operates and administers housing programs for persons of low income or senior citizens.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. This act takes effect July 1, 2000."
Correct the title.
Representatives Van Luven and Dunshee spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment was adopted.
The bill was ordered engrossed.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Van Luven, Dunshee and Haigh spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2109.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2109, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2109, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4018, by Committee on Local Government (originally sponsored by Representatives Mulliken, Doumit, Mielke, Scott, Ericksen, Fortunato, Hatfield, Schindler, Dunn, Thomas, D. Sommers and Esser)
Petitioning the Governor to impose a moratorium on state agencies adopting rules that would create new costs for local governments.
Representative Mulliken spoke twice in favor of passage of the memorial.
Representative Conway spoke against the passage of the memorial.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Substitute House Joint Memorial No. 4018.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Joint Memorial No. 4018 and the memorial passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 83, Nays - 13, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Kagi, Kastama, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Wensman, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 83.
Voting nay: Representatives Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Fisher, Hurst, Keiser, Kenney, McIntire, Romero, Schual-Berke, Sullivan, Veloria and Wolfe - 13.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
Substitute House Joint Memorial No. 4018, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1059, by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives O'Brien, Ballasiotes, Kastama, Van Luven, McMorris, Cody, Carlson, Lantz, Parlette, Bush, Keiser, Skinner, Constantine, Anderson, Haigh, K. Schmidt, Regala, Fisher, Hurst, Delvin, Lovick, Ruderman, Radcliff, Kenney, Stensen, Kessler, Dunshee, Dickerson, D. Schmidt, Ogden, Rockefeller, Poulsen, Cooper, Quall, Scott, Lisk, Esser, McDonald, DeBolt, Conway, Mielke, Kagi, Morris and McIntire)
Creating crimes concerning the theft or destruction of mail or mail boxes.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended and Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1059 was returned to second reading for purposes of amendments.
Representative O'Brien moved the adoption of the following amendment (474):
Beginning on page 3, line 19, strike all of section 8 and insert the following:
"Sec. 8. RCW 9.94A.320 and 1999 c 352 s 3, 1999 c 322 s 5, and 1999 c 45 s 4 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
TABLE 2
CRIMES INCLUDED WITHIN EACH SERIOUSNESS LEVEL
XVI Aggravated Murder 1 (RCW 10.95.020)
XV Homicide by abuse (RCW 9A.32.055)
Malicious explosion 1 (RCW 70.74.280(1))
Murder 1 (RCW 9A.32.030)
XIV Murder 2 (RCW 9A.32.050)
XIII Malicious explosion 2 (RCW 70.74.280(2))
Malicious placement of an explosive 1 (RCW 70.74.270(1))
XII Assault 1 (RCW 9A.36.011)
Assault of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.36.120)
Malicious placement of an imitation device 1 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(a))
Rape 1 (RCW 9A.44.040)
Rape of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.44.073)
XI Manslaughter 1 (RCW 9A.32.060)
Rape 2 (RCW 9A.44.050)
Rape of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.44.076)
X Child Molestation 1 (RCW 9A.44.083)
Indecent Liberties (with forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1)(a))
Kidnapping 1 (RCW 9A.40.020)
Leading Organized Crime (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(a))
Malicious explosion 3 (RCW 70.74.280(3))
Manufacture of methamphetamine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii))
Over 18 and deliver heroin, methamphetamine, a narcotic from Schedule I or II, or flunitrazepam from Schedule IV to someone under 18 (RCW 69.50.406)
IX Assault of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.36.130)
Controlled Substance Homicide (RCW 69.50.415)
Explosive devices prohibited (RCW 70.74.180)
Homicide by Watercraft, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (((RCW 88.12.029))) (RCW 79A.60.050)
Inciting Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(b))
Malicious placement of an explosive 2 (RCW 70.74.270(2))
Over 18 and deliver narcotic from Schedule III, IV, or V or a nonnarcotic, except flunitrazepam or methamphetamine, from Schedule I-V to someone under 18 and 3 years junior (RCW 69.50.406)
Robbery 1 (RCW 9A.56.200)
Sexual Exploitation (RCW 9.68A.040)
Vehicular Homicide, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 46.61.520)
VIII Arson 1 (RCW 9A.48.020)
Deliver or possess with intent to deliver methamphetamine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii))
Homicide by Watercraft, by the operation of any vessel in a reckless manner (((RCW 88.12.029))) (RCW 79A.60.050)
Manslaughter 2 (RCW 9A.32.070)
Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver amphetamine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii))
Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver heroin or cocaine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(i))
Possession of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine (RCW 69.50.440)
Promoting Prostitution 1 (RCW 9A.88.070)
Selling for profit (controlled or counterfeit) any controlled substance (RCW 69.50.410)
Vehicular Homicide, by the operation of any vehicle in a reckless manner (RCW 46.61.520)
VII Burglary 1 (RCW 9A.52.020)
Child Molestation 2 (RCW 9A.44.086)
Dealing in depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct (RCW 9.68A.050)
Drive-by Shooting (RCW 9A.36.045)
Homicide by Watercraft, by disregard for the safety of others (((RCW 88.12.029))) (RCW 79A.60.050)
Indecent Liberties (without forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1) (b) and (c))
Introducing Contraband 1 (RCW 9A.76.140)
Involving a minor in drug dealing (RCW 69.50.401(f))
Malicious placement of an explosive 3 (RCW 70.74.270(3))
Sending, bringing into state depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct (RCW 9.68A.060)
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the first degree (RCW 9.41.040(1)(a))
Use of a Machine Gun in Commission of a Felony (RCW 9.41.225)
Vehicular Homicide, by disregard for the safety of others (RCW 46.61.520)
VI Bail Jumping with Murder 1 (RCW 9A.76.170(2)(a))
Bribery (RCW 9A.68.010)
Incest 1 (RCW 9A.64.020(1))
Intimidating a Judge (RCW 9A.72.160)
Intimidating a Juror/Witness (RCW 9A.72.110, 9A.72.130)
Malicious placement of an imitation device 2 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(b))
Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver narcotics from Schedule I or II (except heroin or cocaine) or flunitrazepam from Schedule IV (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(i))
Rape of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.44.079)
Theft of a Firearm (RCW 9A.56.300)
V Abandonment of dependent person 1 (RCW 9A.42.060)
Advancing money or property for extortionate extension of credit (RCW 9A.82.030)
Bail Jumping with class A Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(2)(b))
Child Molestation 3 (RCW 9A.44.089)
Criminal Mistreatment 1 (RCW 9A.42.020)
Custodial Sexual Misconduct 1 (RCW 9A.44.160)
Delivery of imitation controlled substance by person eighteen or over to person under eighteen (RCW 69.52.030(2))
Extortion 1 (RCW 9A.56.120)
Extortionate Extension of Credit (RCW 9A.82.020)
Extortionate Means to Collect Extensions of Credit (RCW 9A.82.040)
Incest 2 (RCW 9A.64.020(2))
Kidnapping 2 (RCW 9A.40.030)
On and after July 1, 2000: No-Contact Order Violation: Domestic Violence Pretrial Condition (RCW 10.99.040(4) (b) and (c))
On and after July 1, 2000: No-Contact Order Violation: Domestic Violence Sentence Condition (RCW 10.99.050(2))
On and after July 1, 2000: Protection Order Violation: Domestic Violence Civil Action (RCW 26.50.110 (4) and (5))
On and after July 1, 2000: Stalking (RCW 9A.46.110)
Perjury 1 (RCW 9A.72.020)
Persistent prison misbehavior (RCW 9.94.070)
Possession of a Stolen Firearm (RCW 9A.56.310)
Rape 3 (RCW 9A.44.060)
Rendering Criminal Assistance 1 (RCW 9A.76.070)
Sexual Misconduct with a Minor 1 (RCW 9A.44.093)
Sexually Violating Human Remains (RCW 9A.44.105)
IV Arson 2 (RCW 9A.48.030)
Assault 2 (RCW 9A.36.021)
Assault by Watercraft (((RCW 88.12.032))) (RCW 79A.60.060)
Bribing a Witness/Bribe Received by Witness (RCW 9A.72.090, 9A.72.100)
Commercial Bribery (RCW 9A.68.060)
Counterfeiting (RCW 9.16.035(4))
Escape 1 (RCW 9A.76.110)
Hit and Run--Injury Accident (RCW 46.52.020(4))
Hit and Run with Vessel--Injury Accident (((RCW 88.12.155(3)))) (RCW 79A.60.200(3))
Indecent Exposure to Person Under Age Fourteen (subsequent sex offense) (RCW 9A.88.010)
Influencing Outcome of Sporting Event (RCW 9A.82.070)
Knowingly Trafficking in Stolen Property (RCW 9A.82.050(2))
Malicious Harassment (RCW 9A.36.080)
Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver narcotics from Schedule III, IV, or V or nonnarcotics from Schedule I-V (except marijuana, amphetamine, methamphetamines, or flunitrazepam) (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1) (iii) through (v))
Residential Burglary (RCW 9A.52.025)
Robbery 2 (RCW 9A.56.210)
Theft of Livestock 1 (RCW 9A.56.080)
Threats to Bomb (RCW 9.61.160)
Use of Proceeds of Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.080 (1) and (2))
Vehicular Assault (RCW 46.61.522)
Willful Failure to Return from Furlough (RCW 72.66.060)
III Abandonment of dependent person 2 (RCW 9A.42.070)
Assault 3 (RCW 9A.36.031)
Assault of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.36.140)
Bail Jumping with class B or C Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(2)(c))
Burglary 2 (RCW 9A.52.030)
Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes (RCW 9.68A.090)
Criminal Gang Intimidation (RCW 9A.46.120)
Criminal Mistreatment 2 (RCW 9A.42.030)
Custodial Assault (RCW 9A.36.100)
Delivery of a material in lieu of a controlled substance (RCW 69.50.401(c))
Escape 2 (RCW 9A.76.120)
Extortion 2 (RCW 9A.56.130)
Harassment (RCW 9A.46.020)
Intimidating a Public Servant (RCW 9A.76.180)
Introducing Contraband 2 (RCW 9A.76.150)
Maintaining a Dwelling or Place for Controlled Substances (RCW 69.50.402(a)(6))
Malicious Injury to Railroad Property (RCW 81.60.070)
Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver marijuana (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(iii))
Manufacture, distribute, or possess with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance (RCW 69.52.030(1))
Patronizing a Juvenile Prostitute (RCW 9.68A.100)
Perjury 2 (RCW 9A.72.030)
Possession of Incendiary Device (RCW 9.40.120)
Possession of Machine Gun or Short-Barreled Shotgun or Rifle (RCW 9.41.190)
Promoting Prostitution 2 (RCW 9A.88.080)
Recklessly Trafficking in Stolen Property (RCW 9A.82.050(1))
Securities Act violation (RCW 21.20.400)
Tampering with a Witness (RCW 9A.72.120)
Telephone Harassment (subsequent conviction or threat of death) (RCW 9.61.230)
Theft of Livestock 2 (RCW 9A.56.080)
Unlawful Imprisonment (RCW 9A.40.040)
Unlawful possession of firearm in the second degree (RCW 9.41.040(1)(b))
Unlawful Use of Building for Drug Purposes (RCW 69.53.010)
Willful Failure to Return from Work Release (RCW 72.65.070)
II Computer Trespass 1 (RCW 9A.52.110)
Counterfeiting (RCW 9.16.035(3))
Create, deliver, or possess a counterfeit controlled substance (RCW 69.50.401(b))
Escape from Community Custody (RCW 72.09.310)
Health Care False Claims (RCW 48.80.030)
Mail Theft or Receipt of Stolen Mail (section 5 of this act)
Malicious Mischief 1 (RCW 9A.48.070)
Possession of controlled substance that is either heroin or narcotics from Schedule I or II or flunitrazepam from Schedule IV (RCW 69.50.401(d))
Possession of phencyclidine (PCP) (RCW 69.50.401(d))
Possession of Stolen Property 1 (RCW 9A.56.150)
Theft 1 (RCW 9A.56.030)
Theft of Rental, Leased, or Lease-purchased Property (valued at one thousand five hundred dollars or more) (RCW 9A.56.096(4))
Trafficking in Insurance Claims (RCW 48.30A.015)
Unlawful Practice of Law (RCW 2.48.180)
Unlicensed Practice of a Profession or Business (RCW 18.130.190(7))
I Attempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle (RCW 46.61.024)
Destruction of Mail (section 4 of this act)
False Verification for Welfare (RCW 74.08.055)
Forged Prescription (RCW 69.41.020)
Forged Prescription for a Controlled Substance (RCW 69.50.403)
Forgery (RCW 9A.60.020)
Malicious Mischief 2 (RCW 9A.48.080)
Possess Controlled Substance that is a Narcotic from Schedule III, IV, or V or Non-narcotic from Schedule I-V (except phencyclidine or flunitrazepam) (RCW 69.50.401(d))
Possession of Stolen Property 2 (RCW 9A.56.160)
Reckless Burning 1 (RCW 9A.48.040)
Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission (RCW 9A.56.070)
Theft 2 (RCW 9A.56.040)
Theft of Rental, Leased, or Lease-purchased Property (valued at two hundred fifty dollars or more but less than one thousand five hundred dollars) (RCW 9A.56.096(4))
Unlawful Issuance of Checks or Drafts (RCW 9A.56.060)
Unlawful Use of Food Stamps (RCW 9.91.140 (2) and (3))
Vehicle Prowl 1 (RCW 9A.52.095)"
On page 18, line 23, after "RCW 13.40.160" strike "(5)" and insert "(((5))) (4)"
Representative O'Brien spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment was adopted.
The bill was ordered engrossed.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives O'Brien and Ballasiotes spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Second Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1059.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Second Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1059 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
Second Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1059, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
There being no objection, the House reverted to the sixth order of business.
SECOND READING
HOUSE BILL NO. 2599, by Representatives Doumit, Mulliken, Scott, Fisher and Alexander
Promoting the improvement of port district employees.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 2599 was substituted for House Bill No. 2599 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
Substitute House Bill No. 2599 was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Doumit and Mulliken spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2599.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2599 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
Substitute House Bill No. 2599, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2380, by Representatives Cody, Parlette and Edwards; by request of Governor Locke
Clarifying the authority of the department of social and health services concerning boarding homes.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 2380 was substituted for House Bill No. 2380 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
Substitute House Bill No. 2380 was read the second time.
Representative Edmonds moved the adoption of the following amendment (463):
On page 6, after line 22, insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 8. A new section is added to chapter 18.20 RCW to read as follows:
(1) In an effort to ensure a cooperative process among the department, boarding home provider representatives, and resident and family representatives on matters pertaining to the boarding home program, the secretary, or his or her designee, shall designate an advisory board. The advisory board must include representatives of the state-wide boarding home associations, the state long-term care ombudsman program, the state-wide resident council program, consumers, and family representatives. Depending on the topic to be discussed, the department may invite other representatives in addition to the named members of the advisory board. The secretary, or his or her designee, shall periodically, but not less than quarterly, convene a meeting of the advisory board to encourage open dialogue on matters affecting the boarding home program. It is, minimally, expected that the department will discuss with the advisory board the department's inspection, enforcement, and quality improvement activities, in addition to seeking their comments and recommendations on matters described under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The secretary, or his or her designee, shall seek comments and recommendations from the advisory board prior to the adoption of rules and standards, implementation of boarding home provider programs, or development of methods and rates of payment.
(3) For the purpose of implementing this section, "department" means either the department of health or the department of social and health services, depending on which department has the licensing authority under this chapter."
Renumber the remaining sections consecutively, correct any internal references accordingly, and correct the title.
Representatives Edmonds and Pennington spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment was adopted.
The bill was ordered engrossed.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Cody and Pflug spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2380.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2380 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2380, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2451, by Representatives McDonald, Hurst, Ruderman, Dunn, Mielke, Sullivan, Kastama, Bush, O'Brien, Schoesler, Wolfe, Stensen and Keiser
Increasing penalties for crimes involving anhydrous ammonia.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Second Substitute House Bill No. 2451 was substituted for House Bill No. 2451 and the second substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
Second Substitute House Bill No. 2451 was read the second time.
Representative Schoesler moved the adoption of the following amendment (462):
On page 1, line 11, after "that" strike "is not designed and manufactured to hold anhydrous ammonia" and insert "(1) is not approved by the United States department of transportation to hold anhydrous ammonia, or (2) does not meet state and federal industrial health and safety standards for holding anhydrous ammonia"
Representative Schoesler spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment was adopted.
The bill was ordered engrossed.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives McDonald, O'Brien and Lantz spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2451.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2451 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2451, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2491, by Representatives Schindler, Ballasiotes, Koster, Sullivan, Esser, Wood, Crouse, Cairnes, Rockefeller, Edmonds, Mulliken, Clements, Ruderman, McDonald and Dunn
Providing a procedure to conduct DNA testing of evidence for persons sentenced to death or life imprisonment.
There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 2491 was substituted for House Bill No. 2491 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
Substitute House Bill No. 2491 was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Schindler and O'Brien spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2491.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2491 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
Substitute House Bill No. 2491, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2755, by Representatives Gombosky, Crouse, Wood, Poulsen, Bush, Reardon, Mielke, Grant, McDonald, Delvin and Mastin
Clarifying the taxation of electrical energy sales.
The bill was read the second time.
Representative Gombosky moved the adoption of the following amendment (444):
On page 3, line 14, after "(1)" strike "This" and insert "Section 1 of this"
On page 3, line 18, after "(2)" strike "This" and insert "Section 1 of this"
On page 3, line 19, after "of" insert "section 1 of"
Representatives Gombosky and Crouse spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment was adopted.
The bill was ordered engrossed.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Gombosky and Crouse spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Engrossed House Bill No. 2755.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed House Bill No. 2755, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
Engrossed House Bill No. 2755, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1572, by Representatives Wensman, Tokuda, Santos, Quall, Veloria, Schoesler, Conway, Murray, Constantine, Ogden, Rockefeller, Kenney, O'Brien, D. Schmidt and Haigh
Creating the Washington civil liberties public education program.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Second Substitute House Bill No. 1572 was substituted for House Bill No. 1572 and the second substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
Second Substitute House Bill No. 1572 was read the second time.
Representative Tokuda moved the adoption of the following amendment (442):
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that:
(1) In order to adequately prepare our youth for their meaningful participation in our democratic institutions and processes, there must be strong educational resources aimed at teaching students and the public about the fragile nature of our constitutional rights.
(2) The federal commission on wartime relocation and internment of civilians was established by congress in 1980 to review the facts and circumstances surrounding executive order 9066, issued on February 19, 1942, and the impact of the executive order on American citizens and permanent residents, and to recommend appropriate remedies.
The commission of wartime relocation and internment of civilians issued a report of its findings in 1983 with the reports "Personal Justice Denied" and "Personal Justice Denied-Part II, Recommendations." The reports were based on information gathered through twenty days of hearings in cities across the country, particularly the West coast. Testimony was heard from more than seven hundred fifty witnesses, including evacuees, former government officials, public figures, interested citizens, historians, and other professionals who have studied the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II.
(3) The lessons to be learned from the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II are embodied in "Personal Justice Denied-Part II, Recommendations" which found that executive order 9066 was not justified by military necessity, and the decisions that followed from it were not founded upon military considerations. These decisions included the exclusion and detention of American citizens and resident aliens of Japanese descent. The broad historical causes that shaped these decisions were race prejudice, war hysteria, and a failure of political leadership. Widespread ignorance about Americans of Japanese descent contributed to a policy conceived in haste and executed in an atmosphere of fear and anger at Japan. A grave personal injustice was done to the American citizens and resident aliens of Japanese ancestry who, without individual review or any probative evidence against them were excluded, removed, and detained by the United States during World War II.
(4) A grave injustice was done to both citizens and permanent residents of Japanese ancestry by the evacuation, relocation, and internment of civilians during World War II. These actions were carried out without adequate security reasons and without any documented acts of espionage or sabotage, and were motivated largely by racial prejudice, wartime hysteria, and a failure of political leadership. The excluded individuals of Japanese ancestry suffered enormous damages, both material and intangible, and there were incalculable losses in education and job training, all of which resulted in significant human suffering for which appropriate compensation has not been made. For these fundamental violations of the basic civil liberties and constitutional rights of these individuals of Japanese ancestry, the United States congress apologized on behalf of the nation in the federal civil liberties act of 1988.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. The legislature intends to develop a grant program to fund public educational activities and development of educational materials to ensure that the events surrounding the exclusion, forced removal, and internment of civilians and permanent resident aliens of Japanese ancestry will be remembered, and so that the causes and circumstances of this and similar events may be illuminated and understood.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. As used in chapter . . ., Laws of 2000 (this act), "program" means the Washington civil liberties public education program, unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. Consistent with the legislative findings in section 1 of this act, the legislature shall establish the Washington civil liberties public education program. The program provides grants for the purpose of establishing a legacy of remembrance as part of a continuing process of recovery from the World War II exclusion and detention of individuals of Japanese ancestry. The program is created to do one or both of the following:
(1) Educate the public regarding the history and the lessons of the World War II exclusion, removal, and detention of persons of Japanese ancestry through the development, coordination, and distribution of new educational materials and the development of curriculum materials to complement and augment resources currently available on this subject matter; and
(2) Develop videos, plays, presentations, speaker bureaus, and exhibitions for presentation to elementary schools, secondary schools, community colleges, and to other interested parties.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall allocate grants under the program established in chapter . . ., Laws of 2000 (this act) from private donations or within amounts appropriated for this specific purpose. The grants shall be awarded on a competitive basis.
(2) The superintendent of public instruction may contract with independent review panelists and establish an advisory panel to evaluate and make recommendations to the superintendent of public instruction based on grant applications.
(3) The superintendent of public instruction shall select grant recipients from applicants who meet all of the following criteria:
(a) The capability to administer and complete the proposed project within specified deadlines and within the specified budget;
(b) The experience, knowledge, and qualifications necessary to conduct quality educational activities regarding the exclusion and detention of Japanese-Americans during World War II;
(c) Projects that relate the Japanese-American exclusion and detention experience with civil rights included in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution so that this event may be illuminated and understood in order to prevent similar violations of civil rights in the future;
(d) Projects that are designed to maximize the long-term educational impact of this chapter;
(e) Projects that build upon, contribute to, and expand upon the existing body of educational and research materials on the exclusion and detention of Japanese-Americans during World War II; and
(f) Projects that include the variety of experiences regarding the exclusion and detention of Japanese-Americans and its impact before, during, and after World War II including those Japanese-Americans who served in the military and those who were interned in department of justice camps.
(4) Applicants for grants under the program are encouraged to do each of the following:
(a) Involve former detainees, those excluded from the military area, and their descendants in the development and implementation of projects;
(b) Develop a strategy and plan for raising the level of awareness and understanding among the American public regarding the exclusion and detention of Japanese-Americans during World War II so that the causes and circumstances of this and similar events may be illuminated and understood;
(c) Develop a strategy and plan for reaching the broad, multicultural population through project activities;
(d) Develop local and regional consortia of organizations and individuals engaged in similar educational, research, and development efforts;
(e) Coordinate and collaborate with organizations and individuals engaging in similar educational, research, and development endeavors to maximize the effect of grants;
(f) Utilize creative and innovative methods and approaches in the research, development, and implementation of their projects;
(g) Seek matching funds, in-kind contributions, or other sources of support to supplement their proposal;
(h) Use a variety of media, including new technology, and the arts to creatively and strategically appeal to a broad audience while enhancing and enriching community-based educational efforts;
(i) Include in the grant application, scholarly inquiry related to the variety of experiences and impact of the exclusion and detention of persons of Japanese ancestry during World War II; and
(j) Add relevant materials to or catalogue relevant materials in libraries and other repositories for the creation, publication, and distribution of bibliographies, curriculum guides, oral histories, and other resource directories and supporting the continued development of scholarly work on this subject by making a broad range of archival, library, and research materials more accessible to the American public.
(5) The superintendent of public instruction may adopt other criteria as it deems appropriate for its review of grant proposals. In reviewing projects for funding, scoring shall be based on an evaluation of all application materials including narratives, attachments, support letters, supplementary materials, and other materials that may be requested of applicants.
(6)(a) In the review process, the superintendent of public instruction shall assign the following order of priority to the criteria set forth in subsection (3) of this section:
(i) Subsection (3)(a) through (d) of this section, inclusive, shall be given highest priority; and
(ii) Subsection (3)(e) through (f) of this section, inclusive, shall be given second priority.
(b) The superintendent of public instruction shall consider the overall breadth and variety of the field of applicants to determine the projects that would best fulfill its program and mission. Final grant awards may be for the full amount of the grant requests or for a portion of the grant request.
(7) The superintendent of public instruction shall determine the types of applicants eligible to apply for grants under this program.
(8) The office may accept gifts, grants, or endowments from public or private sources for the program and may spend any gifts, grants, or endowments or income from public or private sources according to their terms.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 6. On or before January 1, 2002, the superintendent of public instruction shall report to the governor and the appropriate fiscal and policy committees of each house of the legislature on the types of grants awarded and the accomplishments of the program established under sections 1 through 5 of this act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 7. This act shall be known as the Washington civil liberties public education act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 8. Sections 1 through 7 of this act are each added to chapter 28A.300 RCW."
Correct the title.
Representatives Tokuda and Wensman spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment was adopted.
The bill was ordered engrossed.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Tokuda, Wensman, Quall, Ruderman, McDonald, Schual-Berke, Eickmeyer and Santos spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1572.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1572 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 96.
Excused: Representatives Radcliff and Scott - 2.
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1572, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.
MOTION
On motion of Representative Kessler, the House adjourned until 9:00 a.m., Monday, February 14, 2000, the 36th Legislative Day.
TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk CLYDE BALLARD, Speaker
CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Chief Clerk FRANK CHOPP, Speaker