EIGHTY NINTH DAY

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MORNING SESSION

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House Chamber, Olympia, Friday, April 6, 2001

 

             The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Speaker Ballard. 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 Abe Armstrong and Chelsea Crooks. Prayer was offered by Bishop Carlos A. Sevilla, Diocese of Yakima.

 

             Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.

 

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

April 5, 2001

Mr. Speakers:

 

             The Senate has passed the following bills:

 

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5237,

ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5514,

and the same are herewith transmitted.

Brad Hendrickson, Deputy Secretary

 

April 5, 2001

Mr. Speakers:

 

             The Senate has passed the following bills:

SENATE BILL NO. 5082,

SENATE BILL NO. 5102,

SENATE BILL NO. 6092,

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8415,

and the same are herewith transmitted.

Brad Hendrickson, Deputy Secretary

 

April 5, 2001

Mr. Speakers:

 

             The Senate has passed the following bills:

HOUSE BILL NO. 1067,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1098,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1116,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1131,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1216,

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1376,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1419,

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1515,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1547,

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1763,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1943,

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2221,

and the same are herewith transmitted.

Brad Hendrickson, Deputy Secretary

 

SIGNED BY THE SPEAKERS

 

             The Speakers signed:

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1019,

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1027,

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1140,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1280,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1296,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1309,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1313,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1317,

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1375,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1546,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1548,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1577,

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1632,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1634,

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1739,

ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1864,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1983,

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

             HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2001-4639 by Representatives Pearson, Doumit, Rockefeller, Sump, Haigh, G. Chandler, Delvin, Linville, Hankins, Eickmeyer, Esser and McDermott

 

             WHEREAS, The Washington State Legislature has designated that the second Wednesday in April each year is celebrated as Arbor Day; and

             WHEREAS, The year 2001 Arbor Day theme of "Trees for the 21st Century" inspires public tree plantings to restore trees lost to urban sprawl, rural land conversion, disease and pests, lack of proper care, and even old age; and

             WHEREAS, Arbor Day is a day to recognize our state tree, the western hemlock and our state flower, the rhododendron; and

             WHEREAS, Arbor Day is a traditional day for the planting of trees and shrubs by citizens in the state of Washington; and

             WHEREAS, Nurseries, orchards, tree farms, public and private forests, and street and park trees add to the beauty and vigor of our state; and

             WHEREAS, Arbor Day focuses community attention on planting trees while educating children and community groups about the value of trees; and

             WHEREAS, Arbor Day is a symbolic day to recognize the importance of trees and shrubs to the environment, in neighborhoods and communities, in the state's agricultural and timber-based economy, and the importance of continued regeneration of our renewable resources; and

             WHEREAS, The state of Washington is appropriately called the Evergreen State due to the special significance that trees and plants contribute to our economy, natural beauty, environment, and quality of life of our citizens; and

             WHEREAS, Urban and community forestry programs have greatly benefited the citizens of our cities and towns by contributing to the preservation of precious greenspace, planning for and managing community trees, and promoting the planting and care of trees along streets, highways, in parks, and at schools; and

             WHEREAS, By observing Arbor Day and participating in urban and community forestry programs every year, the citizens of the state can show their appreciation for the state's natural resources, the full range of benefits that are provided from trees and shrubs in the state, and the importance of planting and caring for trees and shrubs throughout the year;

             NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize April 11, 2001, as Arbor Day and encourage residents to plant a tree or shrub and celebrate this day; and

             BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That, during the month of October, urban and community forestry month, the House of Representatives encourage residents to celebrate by planting and caring for trees, and by identifying significant and historic trees in their communities.

 

             House Resolution No. 4639 was adopted.

 

             HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2001-4640 by Representatives Quall, Morris, Barlean, Sehlin, Rockefeller, Esser and McDermott

 

             WHEREAS, The incomparable Skagit Valley is the tulip capital of the United States; and

             WHEREAS, Every April, millions of tulips paint our beautiful valley in vivid color, celebrating the beginning of Spring; and

             WHEREAS, The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival begins the festival season in Washington State; and

             WHEREAS, This year's eighteenth annual event will run from April 6 through April 22, focusing on the communities of Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Anacortes, La Conner, Mount Vernon, Concrete, and Conway; and

             WHEREAS, This year's Tulip Festival Ambassadors will ably and personably perform their responsibilities as representatives of this festival; and

             WHEREAS, More than half a million people visited the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival last year, participating in the joy and excitement of this annual event, and contributing to the economy of the Skagit Valley and Washington State; and

             WHEREAS, This year's visitors will be greeted by more than one thousand five hundred acres of tulips reflecting all the colors of the rainbow by the fullness of life in the valley and its wonderful people; and

             WHEREAS, Highlights of the event include the Kiwanis Annual Salmon Barbeque, the Tulip Pedal Bike Ride, the Tulip 10k Slug Run/Walk, the Downtown Mount Vernon Street Fair, and much more;

             NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives salute the seven communities of the Skagit Valley, their Chambers of Commerce, Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Ambassadors, and the Tulip Festival Committee for their Skagit Valley Tulip Festival; and

             BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives commend the community leaders and corporate sponsors for the success of this important event and encourage citizens from across Washington State to take the time to enjoy this spectacular display; and

             BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerks of the House of Representatives to Audrey Smith, Tulip Festival Executive Director, and the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Ambassadors.

 

             House Resolution No. 4640 was adopted.

 

             HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2001-4642 by Representatives Doumit, Sump, Dunshee, G. Chandler, Sommers, Esser and McDermott

 

             WHEREAS, Timothy K. Brown is largely responsible for making Washington's WildWatch program through his expertise and unselfish donation of equipment and time; and

             WHEREAS, The ability for the public to see live views of wildlife over the Department of Fish and Wildlife's internet page has proven to be one of the most successful ventures in reaching out to children and adults to understand and appreciate nature; and

             WHEREAS, The camera focused on a bald eagle nest in Kent that was popular with over 400,000 visitors between May and September last year; and

             WHEREAS, The Kent EagleCam was declared "the best wildlife viewing camera on the net" by the Discovery Channel; and

             WHEREAS, The Kent EagleCam has generated enthusiastic requests for more camera sites to be established, and that many of these requests have come from people who watch the wildlife with their grandchildren; and

             WHEREAS, Tim Brown, hoping to provide even greater opportunities for the public climbed 125 feet up a Douglas fir tree on the Capitol Campus to install cameras by an eagle nest near the Governor's mansion; and

             WHEREAS, Tim's most recent efforts will not only allow live pictures of eagles raising eaglets to be refreshed over the internet every five to ten seconds, but his installation of an infrared camera will allow for night photography as well; and

             WHEREAS, Tim has been a dedicated public servant by working in the field of sustainable ecosystem forestry approximately thirty years, including as a fire officer and fire fighter with the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of the Interior; and

             WHEREAS, Tim is internationally known for his efforts to protect and enhance trees for wildlife while managing forest for other purposes; and

             WHEREAS, Tim is recognized as being one of the most skilled tree climbers in North America, and certifies climbers for both the United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior; and

             WHEREAS, The work Tim has done with engineers and specialists on the development and use of low-light surveillance and monitoring equipment for wildlife applications has produced dramatic results; and

             WHEREAS, Tim still finds time to donate hundreds of hours annually to rescue injured wildlife, such as young eagles falling out of nests;

             NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize that Timothy K. Brown has provided a legacy for all of us through his tireless devotion to protecting wildlife and by providing everybody with the opportunity to better understand and love nature; and

             BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerks of the House of Representatives to each member of Congress from the State of Washington, the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture, the Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior, and the Director of the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.

 

             House Resolution No. 4642 was adopted.

 

             HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2001-4643 by Representatives Pflug, Cairnes, Anderson, Simpson, Rockefeller, Esser, McDermott and Hunt

 

             WHEREAS, Washington state annually awards one teacher in the state with the distinguished Teacher of the Year award; and

             WHEREAS, Katie Henderson, chosen from among hundreds of Washington's top educators, is the recipient of the 2001 Washington State Teacher of the Year award; and

             WHEREAS, Katie Henderson is a sixth grade teacher at Glenridge Elementary in the Kent School District and has been a professional educator for more than twenty-five years; and

             WHEREAS, Mrs. Henderson is a remarkable catalyst for learning in her classrooms and her school, helping to cultivate a community of learners among her colleagues and students; and

             WHEREAS, Her passion, vision, and commitment to educating her students consistently exceeds all expectations, and she regularly engages each student's mind, heart, and spirit, drawing out of these students the confidence and courage to have fun while learning; and

             WHEREAS, Mrs. Henderson's brilliance in seizing every teachable moment and stretching young minds to want to learn new and exciting concepts is at the heart of education; and

             WHEREAS, Mrs. Henderson challenges her students to follow her down new roads and adventures in learning; and

             WHEREAS, Parents of Mrs. Henderson's students have sung praises of her ability to connect with their children, no matter how different each is; and

             WHEREAS, Mrs. Henderson guides her students to discover within themselves new paths for success and new validation for their own unique talents; and

             WHEREAS, Mrs. Henderson is a respected leader in her school district, regularly volunteering for special committee assignments and leadership positions, committing her time and energy to improving the Kent School District through curriculum development, coaching, and teacher training;

             NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize Katie Henderson for her remarkable achievement in being awarded Washington State Teacher of the Year; and

             BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Speakers of the House of Representatives to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Washington Education Association, the Kent School District Superintendent, the principal of Glenridge Elementary, and Katie Henderson.

 

             House Resolution No. 4643 was adopted.

 

             There being no objection, the House advanced to the sixth order of business.

 

SECOND READING

 

             ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5606 by Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

             Regarding background checks.

 

             The bill was read the second time.

 

             There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on Children & Family Services was before the House for purpose of amendments. (For committee amendment, see Journal, 81st Day, March 29, 2001.)

 

             Representative Ballasiotes moved the adoption of the following amendment (0125) to the committee amendment:

 

             On page 1, line 19 after "performed." strike all material through line 21

 

             On page 4, from the beginning of line 35 strike all material through "(2)" on page 5, line 1

 

             Representative Ballasiotes spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment.

 

             The amendment to the committee amendment was adopted.

 

             Representative Lambert moved the adoption of the following amendment (0140) to the committee amendment:

 

             On page 1, beginning on line 22 of the amendment, strike all material through line 33 and insert the following:

             "Sec. 2. RCW 9.96A.020 and 1999 c 16 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

              (1) Subject to the exceptions in subsections (3) and (4) of this section, and unless there is another provision of law to the contrary, a person is not disqualified from employment by the state of Washington or any of its counties, cities, towns, municipal corporations, or quasi-municipal corporations, nor is a person disqualified to practice, pursue or engage in any occupation, trade, vocation, or business for which a license, permit, certificate or registration is required to be issued by the state of Washington or any of its counties, cities, towns, municipal corporations, or quasi-municipal corporations solely because of a prior conviction of a felony. However, this section does not preclude the fact of any prior conviction of a crime from being considered.

             (2) A person may be denied employment by the state of Washington or any of its counties, cities, towns, municipal corporations, or quasi-municipal corporations, or a person may be denied a license, permit, certificate or registration to pursue, practice or engage in an occupation, trade, vocation, or business by reason of the prior conviction of a felony if the felony for which he or she was convicted directly relates to the position of employment sought or to the specific occupation, trade, vocation, or business for which the license, permit, certificate or registration is sought, and the time elapsed since the conviction is less than ten years. However, for positions in the county treasurer's office, a person may be disqualified from employment because of a prior guilty plea or conviction of a felony involving embezzlement or theft, even if the time elapsed since the guilty plea or conviction is ten years or more.

             (3) A person is disqualified for any certificate required or authorized under chapters 28A.405 or 28A.410 RCW, because of a prior guilty plea or the conviction of a felony involving sexual exploitation of a child under chapter 9.68A RCW, sexual offenses under chapter 9A.44 RCW where a minor is the victim, promoting prostitution of a minor under chapter 9A.88 RCW, or a violation of similar laws of another jurisdiction, even if the time elapsed since the guilty plea or conviction is ten years or more.

             (4) A person is disqualified from employment by school districts, educational service districts, and their contractors hiring employees who will have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children, because of a prior guilty plea or conviction of a felony involving sexual exploitation of a child under chapter 9.68A RCW, sexual offenses under chapter 9A.44 RCW where a minor is the victim, promoting prostitution of a minor under chapter 9A.88 RCW, or a violation of similar laws of another jurisdiction, even if the time elapsed since the guilty plea or conviction is ten years or more.

             (5) A person is disqualified from employment by the department of social and health services because of a prior felony guilty plea or conviction if the felony relates to the position of employment sought and the position involves or may involve unsupervised access to children, a person who is under the age of twenty-one and has been sentenced to a term of confinement under the supervision of the department of social and health services under chapter 13.40 RCW, a person who is a vulnerable adult under chapter 74.34 or a person who is a vulnerable person, even if the time elapsed since the guilty plea or conviction is ten years or more. For the purposes of this section, "vulnerable person" means an adult of any age who lacks the functional, mental, or physical ability to care for himself or herself.

             (6) Subsections (3) and (4) of this section only apply to a person applying for a certificate or for employment on or after July 25, 1993."

 

             Representative Lambert spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment.

 

             The amendment to the committee amendment was adopted.

 

             Representative Lambert moved the adoption of the following amendment (0141) to the committee amendment:

 

             On page 4, line 29 of the amendment, before "The board" insert "(1)"

 

             One page 4, line 32 of the amendment, after "act." insert the following:

             "(2) The Legislature’s delegation of authority to the agency under this act is strictly limited to:

             (a) The minimum delegation necessary to administer the act’s clear and unambiguous directives; and

             (b) The administration of circumstances and behaviors foreseeable at the time of enactment."

 

             Representative Lambert spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment.

 

             The amendment to the committee amendment was adopted.

 

             Representative Lambert moved the adoption of the following amendment (0142) to the committee amendment:

 

             On page 5, line 1 of the amendment, after "(2)" strike all material through "position" on line 3 and insert the following:

             "The personnel resources board must develop policy recommendations addressing the action that will be taken if a background check result disqualifies an employee from his or her current position. A report of the recommendations developed must be delivered to the legislature by December 1, 2001"

 

             Representative Lambert spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment.

 

             Representative Tokuda spoke against adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment.

 

             The amendment to the committee amendment was not adopted.

 

             There being no objection, the House deferred action on Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5606, and the bill held its place on the Second Reading calendar.

 

             HOUSE BILL NO. 1845 by Representatives Sehlin and Sommers

 

             Increasing the fee for a surface mining reclamation permit.

 

             The bill was read the second time.

 

             With the consent of the House, amendment (0092) was withdrawn.

 

             Representative Boldt moved the adoption of the following amendment (0146):

 

             Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

             "Sec. 1. RCW 78.44.085 and 1997 c 413 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

              (1) An applicant for a public or private reclamation permit shall pay ((an)) a non-refundable application fee to the department before being granted a surface mining permit. The amount of the application fee shall be ((six hundred fifty)) one thousand dollars.

             (2) After June 30, ((1993)) 2001, each public or private permit holder shall pay an annual permit fee of ((six hundred fifty)) one thousand dollars. The annual permit fee shall be payable to the department on the first anniversary of the permit date and each year thereafter. Annual fees paid by a county for mines used exclusively for public works projects and having less than seven acres of disturbed area per mine shall not exceed one thousand dollars. Annual fees are waived for all mines used primarily for public works projects if the mines are owned and primarily operated by counties with 1993 populations of less than twenty thousand persons, and if each mine has less than seven acres of disturbed area.

             (3) Appeals from any determination of the department shall not stay the requirement to pay any annual permit fee. Failure to pay the annual fee may constitute grounds for an order to suspend surface mining or cancellation of the reclamation permit as provided in this chapter.

             (4) All fees collected by the department shall be deposited into the surface mining reclamation account.

             (5) If the department delegates enforcement responsibilities to a county, city, or town, the department may allocate funds collected under this section to the county, city, or town.

             (6) Within sixty days after receipt of a permit application, the department shall advise applicants of any information necessary to successfully complete the application.

 

             NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. By January 1, 2003, the department of natural resources shall report to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the legislature regarding program deliverables and uses of the new fee revenue.

 

             NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2001."

 

             Correct the title.

 

             Representative Boldt spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

 

             Representative Sommers spoke against adoption of the amendment.

 

             The amendment was adopted.

 

             There being no objection, the House deferred action on House Bill No. 1845, and the bill held its place on the Second Reading calendar.

 

             SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5114 by Senate Committee on Transportation

 

             Modifying motorcycle provisions.

 

             The bill was read the second time.

 

             Representative Pennington moved the adoption of the following amendment (0149):

 

             On page 2, after line 9, insert the following:

 

             Sec. 4 RCW 46.37.530 and 1997 c 328 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:

             (1) It is unlawful:

             (a) For any person to operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle not equipped with mirrors on the left and right sides of the motorcycle which shall be so located as to give the driver a complete view of the highway for a distance of at least two hundred feet to the rear of the motorcycle or motor-driven cycle: PROVIDED, That mirrors shall not be required on any motorcycle or motor-driven cycle over twenty-five years old originally manufactured without mirrors and which has been restored to its original condition and which is being ridden to or from or otherwise in conjunction with an antique or classic motorcycle contest, show, or other such assemblage: PROVIDED FURTHER, That no mirror is required on any motorcycle manufactured prior to January 1, 1931;

             (b) For any person to operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle which does not have a windshield unless wearing glasses, goggles, or a face shield of a type conforming to rules adopted by the state patrol;

             (c) For any person to operate or ride upon a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped on a state highway, county road, or city street unless wearing upon his or her head a ((protective)) motorcycle helmet ((of a type conforming to rules adopted by the state patrol)) except when the vehicle is an antique motor-driven cycle or automobile that is licensed as a motorcycle or when the vehicle is equipped with seat belts and roll bars approved by the state patrol. The motorcycle helmet ((must be equipped with either a)) neck or chin strap ((which shall)) must be fastened securely while the motorcycle or motor-driven cycle is in motion. Persons operating electric-assisted bicycles shall comply with all laws and regulations related to the use of bicycle helmets;

             (d) For any person to transport a child under the age of five on a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle;

             (e) For any person to sell or offer for sale a motorcycle helmet ((which)) that does not meet the requirements established by ((the state patrol)) this section.

             (2) The state patrol ((is hereby authorized and empowered to)) may adopt and amend rules, pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, concerning ((the)) standards ((and procedures for conformance of rules adopted)) for glasses, goggles, and face shields((, and protective helmets)).

             (3) For purposes of this section, "motorcycle helmet" means a protective covering for the head consisting of a hard outer shell, padding adjacent to and inside the outer shell, and a neck or chin strap type retention system with a sticker indicating that the motorcycle helmet meets standards established by the United States Department of Transportation.

 

             NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. Correct the title.

 

POINT OF ORDER

 

             Representative Fisher requested a scope and object ruling on amendment (0149) to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5114.

 

             There being no objection, the House deferred action on Substitute Senate Bill No. 5114, and the bill held its place on the Second Reading calendar.

 

             SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5205 by Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce & Financial Institutions

 

             Requiring self-insurers and the department to provide information for independent medical examinations.

 

             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 Conway and Clements spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

             Speaker Ballard stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5205.

 

             There being no objection, Representatives Cody, Dunn, Fromhold, McMorris and Ogden were excused.

 

ROLL CALL

 

             The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5205 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 93, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 5.

             Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Berkey, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Casada, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hunt, Hurst, Jackley, Jarrett, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Marine, Mastin, McDermott, McIntire, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Pearson, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sump, Talcott, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wood, Woods, Speaker Ballard, and Speaker Chopp - 93.

             Excused: Representatives Cody, Dunn, Fromhold, McMorris and Ogden - 5.

 

             Substitute Senate Bill No. 5205, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

             ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5374 by Senators Constantine, Winsley, Prentice and McCaslin

 

             Imposing criminal penalties and sanctions for the unauthorized sale of baby food, infant formula, cosmetics, personal care products, nonprescription drugs, or medical devices. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Imposing criminal penalties and sanctions for the unauthorized sale of baby food, infant formula, cosmetics, nonprescription drugs, or medical devices.)

 

             The bill was read the second time.

 

             There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on Commerce & Labor was adopted. (For committee amendment, see Journal, 82nd Day, March 30, 2001.)

 

             There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill as amended by the House was placed on final passage.

 

             Representatives Wood, B. Chandler and Clements spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

             Speaker Ballard stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5374 as amended by the House.

 

ROLL CALL

 

             The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5374 as amended by the House and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 93, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 5.

             Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Berkey, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Casada, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hunt, Hurst, Jackley, Jarrett, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Marine, Mastin, McDermott, McIntire, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Pearson, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sump, Talcott, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wood, Woods, Speaker Ballard, and Speaker Chopp, and - 93.

             Excused: Representatives Cody, Dunn, Fromhold, McMorris and Ogden - 5.

 

             Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5374 as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

             SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5484 by Senate Committee on Ways & Means

 

             Providing a limited sales tax exemption for certain sales of conifer seed.

 

             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 Morris and Cairnes spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

             There being no objection, Representative Mielke was excused.

 

             Speaker Ballard stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5484.

 

ROLL CALL

 

             The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5484 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 89, Nays - 3, Absent - 0, Excused - 6.

             Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Berkey, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Casada, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Doumit, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hunt, Hurst, Jackley, Jarrett, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Marine, Mastin, McDermott, McIntire, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Pearson, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Sehlin, Simpson, Skinner, Sump, Talcott, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wood, Woods, Speaker Ballard, and Speaker Chopp - 89.

             Voting nay: Representatives Dickerson, Schual-Berke, and Sommers - 3.

             Excused: Representatives Cody, Dunn, Fromhold, McMorris, Mielke, and Ogden - 6.

 

             Substitute Senate Bill No. 5484, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

             ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5583 by Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections

 

             Implementing recommendations of the joint legislative audit and review committee's performance audit of the public mental health system.

 

             The bill was read the second time.

 

             There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on Appropriations was adopted. (For committee amendment, see Journal, 85th Day, April 2, 2001.)

 

             There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill as amended by the House was placed on final passage.

 

             Representatives Schual-Berke and Campbell spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

             Speaker Ballard stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5583 as amended by the House.

 

ROLL CALL

 

             The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5583 as amended by the House and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 92, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 6.

             Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Berkey, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Casada, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hunt, Hurst, Jackley, Jarrett, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Marine, Mastin, McDermott, McIntire, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Pearson, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sump, Talcott, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wood, Woods, Speaker Ballard, and Speaker Chopp - 92.

             Excused: Representatives Cody, Dunn, Fromhold, McMorris, Mielke, and Ogden - 6.

 

             Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5583 as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

             SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5637 by Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Parks & Shorelines

 

             Creating a program of watershed health monitoring and assessments.

 

             The bill was read the second time.

 

             There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on Appropriations was before the House for purpose of amendments. (For committee amendment, see Journal, 85thDay, April 2, 2001.)

 

             Representative Pennington moved the adoption of the following amendment (0153) to the committee amendment:

 

             On page 2, line 28 of the amendment, after "committee." insert "A legislator designated as a member of the monitoring oversight committee pursuant to this subsection may designate an alternate legislator to serve on the oversight committee in his or her place. The alternate legislator must be a member of the same standing committee listed in this subsection as the legislator who is designating the alternate."

 

             Representative Pennington spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment.

 

             The amendment to the committee amendment was adopted.

 

             Representative Doumit moved the adoption of the following amendment (0154) to the committee amendment:

 

             On page 2, line 30, after "board" insert ", or their designees,"

 

             Representative Doumit spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment.

 

             The amendment to the committee amendment was adopted.

 

             The committee amendment as amended was adopted.

 

             There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill as amended by the House was placed on final passage.

 

             Representatives Doumit and Sump spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

             Speaker Ballard stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5637 as amended by the House.

 

ROLL CALL

 

             The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5637 as amended by the House and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 93, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 5.

             Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Berkey, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Casada, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hunt, Hurst, Jackley, Jarrett, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Marine, Mastin, McDermott, McIntire, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Pearson, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sump, Talcott, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wood, Woods, Speaker Ballard, and Speaker Chopp - 93.

             Excused: Representatives Cody, Dunn, Fromhold, McMorris and Ogden - 5.

 

             Substitute Senate Bill No. 5637 as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

             ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5877 by Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

 

             Providing licensing standards for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers.

 

             The bill was read the second time.

 

             There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on Appropriations was adopted. (For committee amendment, see Journal, 85th Day, April 2, 2001.)

 

             There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill as amended by the House was placed on final passage.

 

             Representatives Campbell and Schual-Berke spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

             Speaker Ballard stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5877 as amended by the House.

 

ROLL CALL

 

             The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5877 as amended by the House and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 93, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 5.

             Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Berkey, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Casada, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hunt, Hurst, Jackley, Jarrett, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Marine, Mastin, McDermott, McIntire, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Pearson, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sump, Talcott, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wood, Woods, Speaker Ballard, and Speaker Chopp - 93.

             Excused: Representatives Cody, Dunn, Fromhold, McMorris and Ogden - 5.

 

             Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5877 as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

April 5, 2001

Mr. Speakers:

 

             The President has signed:

HOUSE BILL NO. 1100,

and the same is herewith transmitted.

Brad Hendrickson, Deputy Secretary

 

April 6, 2001

Mr. Speakers:

 

             The President has signed:

 

SENATE BILL NO. 5057,

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5118,

and the same are herewith transmitted.

Brad Hendrickson, Deputy Secretary

 

April 6, 2001

Mr. Speakers:

 

             The President has signed:

 

SENATE BILL NO. 5691,

and the same is herewith transmitted.

Brad Hendrickson, Deputy Secretary

 

April 6, 2001

Mr. Speakers:

 

             The President has signed:

SENATE BILL NO. 6109,

and the same is herewith transmitted.

Brad Hendrickson, Deputy Secretary

 

April 6, 2001

Mr. Speakers:

 

             The President has signed:

 

ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5053,

SENATE BILL NO. 5061,

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5958,

SENATE BILL NO. 5972,

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5995,

SENATE BILL NO. 6022,

and the same are herewith transmitted.

Tony M. Cook, Secretary

 

April 6, 2001

Mr. Speakers:

 

             The President has signed:

 

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5013,

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5015,

SENATE BILL NO. 5022,

SENATE BILL NO. 5038,

SENATE BILL NO. 5047,

SENATE BILL NO. 5048,

ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5051,

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5052,

SENATE BILL NO. 5121,

SENATE BILL NO. 5145,

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5219,

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5241,

SENATE BILL NO. 5252,

ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5258,

SENATE BILL NO. 5273,

SENATE BILL NO. 5331,

SENATE BILL NO. 5367,

and the same are herewith transmitted.

Tony M. Cook, Secretary

 

SIGNED BY THE SPEAKERS

 

             The Speakers signed:

HOUSE BILL NO. 1055,

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1349,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1623,

HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4002,

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5013,

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5015,

SENATE BILL NO. 5022,

SENATE BILL NO. 5038,

SENATE BILL NO. 5047,

SENATE BILL NO. 5048,

ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5051,

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5052,

ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5053,

SENATE BILL NO. 5057,

SENATE BILL NO. 5061,

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5118,

SENATE BILL NO. 5121,

SENATE BILL NO. 5145,

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5219,

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5241,

SENATE BILL NO. 5252,

ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5258,

SENATE BILL NO. 5273,

SENATE BILL NO. 5331,

SENATE BILL NO. 5367,

SENATE BILL NO. 5691,

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5958,

SENATE BILL NO. 5972,

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5995,

SENATE BILL NO. 6022,

SENATE BILL NO. 6109,

 

             There being no objection, the House reverted to the fourth order of business.

 

INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING

 

HB 2232           by Representatives Sehlin, Sommers and Fromhold

 

              AN ACT Relating to defining earnable compensation for the teachers' retirement system; and amending RCW 41.32.010.

 

             Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

 

HB 2233           by Representatives Sommers and Sehlin

 

              AN ACT Relating to contractual agreements with federal government for administration of state supplementation of supplemental security income; and amending RCW 74.04.630.

 

             Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

 

HB 2234           by Representatives Ahern, Mastin, Mulliken, Roach, Schindler, Sump, Anderson, Jarrett, Armstrong, McMorris, Benson, Morell, Cox, Mielke, Pearson, Mitchell, Alexander and Casada

 

              AN ACT Relating to clarifying the repeal of motor vehicle taxes; creating a new section; repealing RCW 35.58.273, 35.58.274, 35.58.275, 35.58.276, 35.58.277, and 35.58.278; and declaring an emergency.

 

             Held on First Reading.

 

HB 2235           by Representatives Cooper, Ericksen, Berkey, Barlean, Lovick, Dunshee, Crouse, Poulsen, Fromhold, Jarrett, Rockefeller, Edmonds, Morris, Marine, Murray, Linville and Conway

 

              AN ACT Relating to providing incentives to reduce air pollution from diesel fuels; amending RCW 82.36.010, 82.34.010, and 82.34.020; adding a new section to chapter 82.36 RCW; and providing an expiration date.

 

             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

SB 5523            by Senators Horn, Rossi and Snyder

 

              AN ACT Relating to overpayments of tax concerning leased equipment when a remedy to refund the overpayment no longer exists under the nonclaim statute; and adding a new section to chapter 82.32 RCW.

 

             Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

2SSB 5540        by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Franklin, Eide, Regala, Fraser, Costa, Rasmussen, Patterson, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Winsley and Gardner; by request of Governor Locke)

 

              AN ACT Relating to public utility tax credits for home energy assistance programs for low-income households; amending RCW 74.38.070; and adding a new section to chapter 82.16 RCW.

 

             Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

ESB 5686         by Senators Eide, Rasmussen, Kohl-Welles, McAuliffe and Carlson; by request of Governor Locke

 

              AN ACT Relating to changing academic assessments timelines; and amending RCW 28A.655.060.

 

             Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

 

ESSB 5743       by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Haugen, Horn, Shin, Winsley, Oke and Kohl-Welles; by request of The Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation)

 

              AN ACT Relating to investing in human resources for transportation; amending RCW 47.80.030; adding a new section to chapter 49.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 47.01 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 47.06 RCW; and creating new sections.

 

             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

SSB 5748          by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators McAuliffe, Horn, Shin, Winsley, Oke, Haugen, Kohl-Welles and Kastama; by request of The Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation)

 

              AN ACT Relating to integration of transportation and land use planning; amending RCW 35.63.060, 35A.63.060, 47.05.051, and 47.06.040; and adding a new section to chapter 47.26 RCW.

 

             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

ESSB 5749       by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators McAuliffe, Horn, Winsley, Oke and Haugen; by request of The Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation)

 

              AN ACT Relating to cost-benefit analysis for transportation planning; amending RCW 47.05.010, 47.05.030, 47.05.035, 47.05.051, and 47.06.130; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

 

             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

SSB 5759          by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Patterson, Horn, Prentice, McAuliffe, Shin, Finkbeiner, Winsley, Haugen, Franklin, Kohl-Welles and Kastama; by request of The Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation)

 

              AN ACT Relating to priority programming of highway improvements; amending RCW 47.05.051; creating new sections; and providing an effective date.

 

             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

ESSB 5760       by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Patterson, Horn, Prentice, McAuliffe, Shin, Finkbeiner, Haugen and Kohl-Welles; by request of The Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation)

 

              AN ACT Relating to use of intelligent transportation systems and traffic system management; adding a new section to chapter 47.05 RCW; creating a new section; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

 

             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

ESSB 5764       by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Shin, Horn, Winsley, Oke and Haugen; by request of The Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation)

 

              AN ACT Relating to maintaining and preserving transportation facilities and assets; amending RCW 35.84.060, 47.06.050, and 47.06.090; adding a new section to chapter 36.56 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.57A RCW; adding a new section to chapter 46.68 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 81.112 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.78 RCW; and creating a new section.

 

             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

ESSB 5765       by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Prentice, Swecker, Shin, Oke, Parlette, Horn, Haugen and McDonald; by request of The Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation)

 

              AN ACT Relating to improving the efficiency and accountability of the environmental permitting and compliance process for transportation projects; adding a new chapter to Title 47 RCW; and prescribing penalties.

 

             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

SSB 5894          by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Patterson and Rossi)

 

              AN ACT Relating to the taxation of lodging; and amending RCW 82.04.050, 67.28.180, 67.40.090, and 36.100.040.

 

             Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

2SSB 5947        by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Rasmussen, Morton, Gardner and Honeyford)

 

              AN ACT Relating to tax exemptions for dairy farmers and anaerobic digesters; adding new sections to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 82.12 RCW; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.

 

             Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

SSB 6008          by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Eide, Finkbeiner, Haugen, Kline, Winsley and McAuliffe; by request of Office of Financial Management)

 

              AN ACT Relating to commute trip reduction incentives; adding a new section to chapter 70.94 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 82 RCW; creating new sections; repealing RCW 82.04.4453, 82.04.4454, 82.04.4455, 82.16.048, and 82.16.049; prescribing penalties; providing an effective date; and providing expiration dates.

 

             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

SSCR 8403       by Senate Committee on Judiciary (originally sponsored by Senators T. Sheldon, Swecker, Kline, Regala, Prentice and Costa)

 

              Promoting state and tribal relations.

 

             Referred to Committee on State Government.

 

SSCR 8404       by Senate Committee on Higher Education (originally sponsored by Senators Kohl-Welles, Prentice, Winsley, Carlson, Horn, McAuliffe and Franklin)

 

              Adopting the update to the state comprehensive plan for work force training and education.

 

             Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

 

SSCR 8410       by Senate Committee on Economic Development & Telecommunications (originally sponsored by Senators T. Sheldon, Rossi and B. Sheldon)

 

              Studying wireless communication.

 

             Referred to Committee on Technology, Telecommunications & Energy.

 

             There being no objection, the bills and resolutions 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 sixth order of business.

 

SECOND READING

 

             SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5077 by Senate Committee on State & Local Government

 

             Modifying the provisional employment of sheriff's employees.

 

             The bill was read the second time.

 

             There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on Local Government & Housing was adopted. (For committee amendment, see Journal, 82nd Day, March 30, 2001.)

 

             There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill as amended by the House was placed on final passage.

 

             Representative Wood spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

             Speaker Ballard stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5077 as amended by the House.

 

ROLL CALL

 

             The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5077 as amended by the House and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 93, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 5.

             Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Berkey, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Casada, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hunt, Hurst, Jackley, Jarrett, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Marine, Mastin, McDermott, McIntire, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Pearson, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sump, Talcott, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wood, Woods, Speaker Ballard, and Speaker Chopp, - 93.

             Excused: Representatives Cody, Dunn, Fromhold, McMorris and Ogden - 5.

 

             Substitute Senate Bill No. 5077 as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

             SENATE BILL NO. 5127 by Senators Prentice, Patterson, McAuliffe and McDonald

 

             Determining the number of unclassified personnel in the sheriff's office.

 

             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 Conway and Clements spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

             There being no objection, Representative Delvin was excused.

 

             Speaker Ballard stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5127.

 

ROLL CALL

 

             The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5127 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 92, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 6.

             Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Berkey, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Casada, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hunt, Hurst, Jackley, Jarrett, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Marine, Mastin, McDermott, McIntire, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Pearson, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sump, Talcott, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wood, Woods, Speaker Ballard, and Speaker Chopp - 92.

             Excused: Representatives Cody, Delvin, Dunn, Fromhold, McMorris and Ogden - 6.

 

             Senate Bill No. 5127, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

             SENATE BILL NO. 5223 by Senators Gardner, Oke, Haugen and Horn

 

             Funding safety audits of rail fixed guideway systems.

 

             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 Fisher and Mitchell spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

             Speaker Ballard stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5223.

 

ROLL CALL

 

             The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5223 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 93, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 5.

             Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Berkey, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Casada, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hunt, Hurst, Jackley, Jarrett, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Marine, Mastin, McDermott, McIntire, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Pearson, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sump, Talcott, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wood, Woods, Speaker Ballard, and Speaker Chopp - 93.

             Excused: Representatives Cody, Dunn, Fromhold, McMorris and Ogden - 5.

 

             Senate Bill No. 5223, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

             SENATE BILL NO. 5275 by Senators Gardner, McCaslin, Haugen, Costa and Kohl-Welles

 

             Clarifying procedures for absentee voting and mail ballots.

 

             The bill was read the second time.

 

             There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on State Government was adopted. (For committee amendment, see Journal, 82nd Day, March 30, 2001.)

 

             There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill as amended by the House was placed on final passage.

 

             Representatives Schmidt and McDermott spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

             Speaker Ballard stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5275 as amended by the House.

 

ROLL CALL

 

             The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5275 as amended by the House and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 93, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 5.

             Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Berkey, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Casada, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hunt, Hurst, Jackley, Jarrett, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Marine, Mastin, McDermott, McIntire, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Pearson, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sump, Talcott, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wood, Woods, Speaker Ballard, and Speaker Chopp - 93.

             Excused: Representatives Cody, Dunn, Fromhold, McMorris and Ogden - 5.

 

             Senate Bill No. 5275 as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

             SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5319 by Senate Committee on State & Local Government

 

             Changing provisions relating to the municipal research council.

 

             The bill was read the second time.

 

             There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on Local Government & Housing was adopted. (For committee amendment, see Journal, 82nd Day, March 30, 2001.)

 

             There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill as amended by the House was placed on final passage.

 

             Representatives Mulliken and Dunshee spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

             Speaker Ballard stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5319 as amended by the House.

 

ROLL CALL

 

             The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5319 as amended by the House and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 93, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 5.

             Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Berkey, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Casada, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hunt, Hurst, Jackley, Jarrett, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Marine, Mastin, McDermott, McIntire, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Pearson, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sump, Talcott, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wood, Woods, Speaker Ballard, and Speaker Chopp - 93.

             Excused: Representatives Cody, Dunn, Fromhold, McMorris and Ogden - 5.

 

             Substitute Senate Bill No. 5319 as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

             SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5502 by Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce & Financial Institutions

 

             Modifying boxing officials' licensing requirements.

 

             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 Wood and Clements spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

             Speaker Ballard stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5502.

ROLL CALL

 

             The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5502 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 93, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 5.

             Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Berkey, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Casada, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hunt, Hurst, Jackley, Jarrett, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Marine, Mastin, McDermott, McIntire, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Pearson, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sump, Talcott, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wood, Woods, Speaker Ballard, and Speaker Chopp - 93.

             Excused: Representatives Cody, Dunn, Fromhold, McMorris and Ogden - 5.

 

             Substitute Senate Bill No. 5502, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

             There being no objection, the House deferred action on Senate Bill No. 5692, and the bill held its place on the Second Reading calendar.

 

             SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5734 by Senate Committee on Agriculture & International Trade

 

             Modifying requirements to receive state allocations for an agricultural fair.

 

             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 Delvin and Linville spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

             Speaker Ballard stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5734.

 

ROLL CALL

 

             The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5734 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 93, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 5.

             Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Berkey, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Casada, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hunt, Hurst, Jackley, Jarrett, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Marine, Mastin, McDermott, McIntire, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Pearson, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sump, Talcott, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wood, Woods, Speaker Ballard, and Speaker Chopp - 93.

             Excused: Representatives Cody, Dunn, Fromhold, McMorris and Ogden - 5.

 

             Substitute Senate Bill No. 5734, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

             There being no objection, the House deferred action on Substitute Senate Bill No. 5862, and the bill held its place on the Second Reading calendar.

 

             SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5961 by Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Parks & Shorelines

 

             Modifying provisions concerning fisheries and wildlife issues.

 

             The bill was read the second time.

 

             There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on Natural Resources was adopted. (For committee amendment, see Journal, 82nd Day, March 30, 2001.)

 

             There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill as amended by the House was placed on final passage.

 

             Representatives Rockefeller and Sump spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

             Speaker Ballard stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5961 as amended by the House.

 

ROLL CALL

 

             The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5961 as amended by the House and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 93, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 5.

             Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Berkey, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Casada, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hunt, Hurst, Jackley, Jarrett, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Marine, Mastin, McDermott, McIntire, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Pearson, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sump, Talcott, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wood, Woods, Speaker Ballard, and Speaker Chopp - 93.

             Excused: Representatives Cody, Dunn, Fromhold, McMorris and Ogden - 5.

 

             Substitute Senate Bill No. 5961 as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

             There being no objection, the House deferred action on Engrossed Senate Joint Memorial No. 8016, and the joint memorial held its place on the Second Reading calendar.

 

             There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.

 

MOTION

 

             On motion of Representative DeBolt, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., April 9, 2001, the 92nd Legislative Day.

 

CLYDE BALLARD, Speaker                                                                     FRANK CHOPP, Speaker

TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk                                                         CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Chief Clerk