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TWENTY-SIXTH DAY
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MORNING SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Friday, February 2, 2001
The Senate was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by President Pro Tempore Franklin. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President Pro Tempore that all Senators were present except Senators Benton, Brown, Hale, Kline and Kohl-Welles.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard consisting of Pages Casey Costello and Ross Daniel, presented the Colors. Senator Dan Swecker offered the prayer.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
January 31, 2001
SB 5057 Prime Sponsor, Senator Gardner: Specifying how code cities may change the plan of government. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Fairley, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, T. Sheldon and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 31, 2001
SB 5065 Prime Sponsor, Senator McCaslin: Authorizing independent salary commissions for cities, towns, and counties. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Fairley, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, T. Sheldon and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 31, 2001
SB 5141 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hale: Requiring nonpartisan sheriffs. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Fairley, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, McCaslin, T. Sheldon and Swecker.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Horn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 31, 2001
SB 5256 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kastama: Enacting the emergency management assistance compact. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Fairley, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, T. Sheldon and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 31, 2001
SB 5286 Prime Sponsor, Senator Patterson: Adding the code reviser to the uniform legislation commission. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Fairley, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, T. Sheldon and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2001
SB 5315 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Including drinking water accounts in interest-bearing accounts. Reported by Committee on Environment, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fraser, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Eide, Hale, Honeyford, McDonald and Morton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 31, 2001
SB 5352 Prime Sponsor, Senator Horn: Increasing the building code council fee. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Fairley, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, T. Sheldon and Swecker.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 1, 2001
SB 5453 Prime Sponsor, Senator Deccio: Authorizing an air pollution control officer to request a search warrant for investigative purposes. Reported by Committee on Environment, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fraser, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Eide, Hale, Honeyford, McDonald and Morton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2001
SB 5717 Prime Sponsor, Senator Brown: Funding the low-income energy assistance program. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5717 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Brown, Chair; Constantine, Vice Chair; Fairley, Vice Chair; Fraser, Hewitt, Kline, Long, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, B. Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2001
SJM 8004 Prime Sponsor, Senator Spanel: Petitioning Congress to appropriate support for an oil spill prevention tugboat in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Reported by Committee on Environment, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fraser, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Eide, Hale and Morton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2001
SJM 8005 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Petitioning Congress to strengthen vessel safety standards. Reported by Committee on Environment, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fraser, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Eide, Hale, Honeyford, McDonald and Morton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, Senate Bill No. 5352 was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENT
April 10, 2000
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Bill Palmer, appointed April 10, 2000, for a term ending at the pleasure of the Governor, as Director of the Department of Services for the Blind.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Government.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
February 1, 2001
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Co-Speakers have signed HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4403, and the same is herewith transmitted.
CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Co-Chief Clerk
TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Co-Chief Clerk
SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT
The President signed:
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4403.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 5773 by Senators McAuliffe, Carlson, Rasmussen, Zarelli, Fraser, Kohl-Welles, Kastama, Prentice, Finkbeiner, Regala and Costa; (by request of Superintendent of Public Instruction Bergeson)
AN ACT Relating to peer mentor programs; amending RCW 28A.415.250; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Education.
SB 5774 by Senators Kohl-Welles, Winsley and Fairley
AN ACT Relating to condominium resale certificates; and amending RCW 64.34.425.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
SB 5775 by Senators Hargrove, Patterson, Franklin, B. Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Costa, T. Sheldon, Prentice, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Gardner, Winsley, Oke, Rasmussen and Constantine
AN ACT Relating to authorizing taxpayer tax exemptions from and credits against the state property tax; amending RCW 84.56.050; adding a new chapter to Title 84 RCW; creating a new section; prescribing penalties; and providing a contingent effective date.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SB 5776 by Senators Prentice, Winsley, Gardner and Costa (by request of Insurance Commissioner Kreidler)
AN ACT Relating to protecting the confidentiality of information relating to insurance; adding a new section to chapter 48.02 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 42.17 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
SB 5777 by Senators Prentice, Winsley, Thibaudeau, Deccio and Rasmussen
AN ACT Relating to health care benefits for retirees of local government employers; adding new sections to chapter 41.04 RCW; creating a new section; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
SB 5778 by Senators Haugen and Oke (by request of Department of Licensing)
AN ACT Relating to licensing filing fees; and amending RCW 46.01.140 and 46.16.071.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 5779 by Senators Patterson and Benton
AN ACT Relating to service providers who pass on costs to casualty or property insurers; and amending RCW 48.30A.015.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
SB 5780 by Senators Jacobsen and Prentice
AN ACT Relating to a task force on the success of Hispanic students in institutions of higher education; creating a new section; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
SB 5781 by Senators Rasmussen, Honeyford, T. Sheldon and Swecker
AN ACT Relating to the fruit and vegetable district fund; amending RCW 15.17.243; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and International Trade.
SB 5782 by Senator Haugen (by request of Washington Traffic Safety Commission)
AN ACT Relating to enforcement of safety belt laws; amending RCW 46.61.688 and 46.61.688; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 5783 by Senators Gardner and Hale (by request of Secretary of State Reed)
AN ACT Relating to candidates for elected office; amending RCW 29.24.020, 29.24.035, and 29.30.020; adding a new section to chapter 29.27 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 29.24 RCW.
Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.
SB 5784 by Senators Kline, Prentice, Fraser and Costa
AN ACT Relating to tenant security deposits; and amending RCW 59.18.270.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 5785 by Senators Kline, Constantine, Sheahan, Kohl-Welles and Prentice
AN ACT Relating to qualifications of judges; adding a new section to chapter 2.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 2.08 RCW; creating a new section; and providing a contingent effective date.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 5786 by Senators Kline, Sheahan, Kohl-Welles and Prentice
AN ACT Relating to qualifications of judges; amending RCW 2.06.050; creating a new section; and providing a contingent effective date.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 5787 by Senators Haugen, Kline, Patterson, Constantine, Kohl-Welles, Fraser, Prentice and Regala
AN ACT Relating to the death penalty; adding a new section to chapter 10.95 RCW; making an appropriation; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 5788 by Senators Kline, Swecker, Patterson, Oke, Shin, Rasmussen, Costa, Prentice, Sheahan, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Benton, Fraser, Deccio, Finkbeiner, Johnson and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to the definition of "whistleblower"; and amending RCW 42.40.020.
Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.
SB 5789 by Senators Kline, Swecker, Patterson, Oke, Shin, Kohl-Welles, Sheahan, Prentice, Rasmussen, Kastama, Benton, Costa, McCaslin, Finkbeiner, Deccio, Fraser and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to whistleblowers; adding a new section to chapter 42.40 RCW; and making appropriations.
Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.
SB 5790 by Senators Kline, Costa, Shin, Sheahan, McCaslin, Deccio, Winsley and Constantine
AN ACT Relating to vehicular assault; amending RCW 46.61.522, 9.41.010, 9.94A.030, 9.94A.150, 13.40.0357, 38.52.430, and 46.61.524; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.320, 9.94A.440, and 46.20.391; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 5791 by Senators Kline, Sheahan, Patterson, McCaslin, Constantine, Johnson, Costa, Kohl-Welles, Deccio, Roach and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to actions and proceedings for damages brought against law enforcement officers; and amending RCW 4.96.041.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 5792 by Senators Prentice, Honeyford, Winsley, Rasmussen, Rossi, Hale, Constantine, B. Sheldon, Deccio, Hewitt and Gardner
AN ACT Relating to modifying wine and cider provisions by removing a termination date; and amending RCW 66.24.210.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
SB 5793 by Senators Thibaudeau, Deccio, Winsley and Prentice (by request of Insurance Commissioner Kreidler)
AN ACT Relating to the holding company act for health care service contractors and health maintenance organizations; adding a new chapter to Title 48 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
SB 5794 by Senators Thibaudeau, Deccio, Fairley and Costa
AN ACT Relating to medical reports in guardianship proceedings by advanced registered nurse practitioners; and amending RCW 11.88.045.
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
SB 5795 by Senators Thibaudeau, Deccio, Fairley, Costa and Prentice
AN ACT Relating to determination of disability for special parking privileges by advanced registered nurse practitioners; and amending RCW 46.16.381.
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
SB 5796 by Senators Deccio, Thibaudeau, Fairley, Costa and Prentice
AN ACT Relating to prescriptive authority for advanced registered nurse practitioners; amending RCW 18.79.050, 18.79.240, and 18.79.250; and repealing RCW 18.57.280, 18.71.370, and 18.79.320.
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
SB 5797 by Senators Prentice, Deccio, Fairley, Thibaudeau and Costa
AN ACT Relating to authorizing advanced registered nurse practitioners to examine, diagnose, and treat injured workers covered by industrial insurance; amending RCW 51.04.030, 51.04.050, 51.28.010, 51.28.020, 51.28.025, 51.28.030, 51.28.055, 51.32.055, 51.32.095, 51.32.112, 51.36.010, 51.36.060, 51.36.070, 51.36.110, 51.48.060, and 51.52.010; and reenacting and amending RCW 51.32.090.
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
SB 5798 by Senators Winsley and Deccio
AN ACT Relating to inspections of electrical installations; and amending RCW 19.28.101.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
SB 5799 by Senators T. Sheldon, West, Gardner, Hochstatter and Oke (by request of Department of Information Services)
AN ACT Relating to fraudulently obtaining or using digital signatures and digital certificates; adding a new section to chapter 9.38 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Economic Development and Telecommunications.
SB 5800 by Senators Prentice and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to the privacy of certain business financial and commercial information requested by port districts; and reenacting and amending RCW 42.17.310.
Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.
SB 5801 by Senators Stevens, Sheahan, Hewitt, Johnson, Zarelli, T. Sheldon, Hale, Prentice, Costa, McCaslin, Hochstatter, Oke, Rasmussen and Swecker
AN ACT Relating to notice of rule changes; and adding a new section to chapter 34.05 RCW.
Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.
SB 5802 by Senators McDonald, Honeyford, T. Sheldon, Hale, Prentice, Costa, Hochstatter, Oke, Swecker, Parlette and Carlson
AN ACT Relating to significant legislative rules; and amending RCW 34.05.328.
Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.
SB 5803 by Senators Hale, Honeyford, McDonald, Oke, T. Sheldon, Hewitt, McCaslin, Hochstatter, Swecker, Parlette and Carlson
AN ACT Relating to significant legislative rules; amending RCW 34.05.328; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.
SB 5804 by Senators McCaslin, Honeyford, McDonald, Finkbeiner, Rasmussen, Constantine, Hochstatter, Oke, Swecker, Parlette and Carlson
AN ACT Relating to increasing awards under equal access to justice; and amending RCW 4.84.350.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 5805 by Senators Hochstatter, T. Sheldon, Honeyford, Hale, Hewitt, Rasmussen, McCaslin, Stevens, Oke and Swecker
AN ACT Relating to grants of rule-making authority; adding a new section to chapter 43.21A RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.22 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.
SB 5806 by Senators Benton, Fairley, Horn, Kline, Rasmussen, Roach and Stevens
AN ACT Relating to open public meetings; amending RCW 42.30.030, 42.30.040, 42.30.060, and 42.30.070; and adding a new section to chapter 42.30 RCW.
Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.
SB 5807 by Senators Benton, T. Sheldon, Patterson, Shin, Rasmussen, Johnson, Prentice, Finkbeiner, Roach, Kline, Fairley, McCaslin, Stevens and Oke
AN ACT Relating to property tax appeals; amending RCW 84.40.0301; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.
SB 5808 by Senators Constantine, Rasmussen, Patterson, Kastama, Kline, Winsley, Honeyford, Johnson, Regala, B. Sheldon, Prentice, Sheahan, McAuliffe and Zarelli
AN ACT Relating to the agricultural marketing of farmer-produced bottled wine at farmers' markets; and adding a new section to chapter 66.12 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and International Trade.
SB 5809 by Senators Costa, Kohl-Welles, Fairley, Thibaudeau, Fraser, Patterson, Gardner and T. Sheldon
AN ACT Relating to breastfeeding; amending RCW 9A.88.010; and adding new sections to chapter 43.70 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
SB 5810 by Senators Kohl-Welles, Finkbeiner, Kastama, Sheahan and Patterson
AN ACT Relating to establishing small personalized schools; adding a new section to chapter 28A.505 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Education.
SB 5811 by Senators Kohl-Welles, Hargrove, Costa, Long, McAuliffe and Carlson
AN ACT Relating to annual reports of, and recommendations for improvements in, equal access to delivery of human services by the department of social and health services, juvenile rehabilitation administration; and adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Human Services and Corrections.
SJM 8011 by Senators Prentice, Finkbeiner, T. Sheldon, Shin, Regala, Costa, Kline, Thibaudeau, Patterson, Jacobsen, Snyder, Carlson, Constantine, Kastama, Hargrove, Benton, Haugen, Hochstatter, Rasmussen, Kohl-Welles, Oke, Johnson, McAuliffe, McDonald, Honeyford, Gardner and Winsley
Asking that the federal government provide veterans' benefits owed to Filipino veterans.
Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.
SJR 8211 by Senators Hargrove, Patterson, Franklin, B. Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Costa, T. Sheldon, Prentice, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Gardner, Winsley, Haugen, Rasmussen and Constantine
Authorizing taxpayer tax exemptions from and credits against the state property tax.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SJR 8212 by Senators Kline, Constantine, Sheahan, Kohl-Welles, Prentice, Winsley and Haugen
Specifying qualifications for judicial offices.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President Pro Tempore introduced Mr. Don Ryong Kim, Congressman, Minority Leader, Former Minister of Interior Affairs from the Republic of Korea, who was seated on the rostrum.
With permission of the Senate, business was suspended to permit Mr. Kim to address the Senate.
Senator Shin acted as interpreter and introduced other guests from the Republic of Korea: Mr. Myong Hwan Pak, Congressman, Chairman of Foreign Relations Committee; Mr. Woong Kyu Cho, Congressman, Vice-Chair of Foreign Relations Committee, Korean-American Society President, and Mr. Myong Rok No, Consul General, who were seated in the gallery.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Swecker the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 2001-8608
By Senators Swecker, Costa, and Rasmussen
WHEREAS, the Washington State Senate supports excellence in all fields of human endeavor and thinks it is particularly important to recognize the achievements of exceptional young people; and
WHEREAS, today’s younger generation, which is so influenced by its peer groups, is in need of positive role models and outstanding demonstrations of community spirit and good works by members of its own generation; and
WHEREAS, Twelve year old Adam Lee, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones from Centralia, has overcome a severe case of dyslexia to become an accomplished pianist who enjoys nothing more than sharing his gifts and talents with others; and
WHEREAS, Adam has performed in public to help raise money for good and worthy causes including the American Red Cross, Kosovo Relief, the Seattle Seniors Center, the Southeast Seattle Senior Center, Senior Services for South Sound, Operation Night Vision in Boise, ID, the National World War II War Memorial in Washington, D.C. among others; and
WHEREAS, Adam has performed for the Honorable U.S. Senator Patty Murray, the Honorable Governor Gary Locke, the Washington State Legislature, and later for the nation at-large during his 1999 holiday season recital at the White House arranged by special invitation from President Bill Clinton; and
WHEREAS, Adam’s present accomplishments and future successes can be attributed in no small part to the dedication and constant support of his mother, Ms. Joanna Lee; and
WHEREAS, by his unselfish commitment to the public good, his desire to bring joy to the hearts of others and his determination to overcome his learning disability, Adam has been an inspiration to his teachers, his peers and his community;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor and thank Adam Lee for his inspiration, example, dedication, public spirit and musical excellence; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Adam Lee, his mother Ms. Joanna Lee and his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Jones.
Senators Swecker and Thibaudeau spoke to Senate Resolution 2001-8608.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced Adam Lee, his mother and his grandparents, who were seated in the gallery.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Parlette, the following resolution was adopted
SENATE RESOLUTION 2001-8610
By Senators Parlette, Honeyford, Carlson, Rasmussen, and Costa
WHEREAS, All citizens should be made aware of the safe, proper, effective, and efficient use of medications; and
WHEREAS, Nearly half of the medications prescribed are used incorrectly, thus contributing to prolonged illness, avoidable side effects and interactions, and unnecessary hospitalizations; and
WHEREAS, The efforts of our educational institutions, state agencies, and voluntary pharmacy organizations are instrumental in educating the public about safe and proper medication use; and
WHEREAS, Pharmacists are devoted to improving patient health care outcomes in collaboration with other health care providers in the community, including hospitals, managed care, nursing homes, home health care, and research and industry sites; and
WHEREAS, Over the past ten years, national polls have continuously ranked pharmacists as the most highly respected professionals in the country;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate hereby recognize the pharmacist's vital service to the community and to the advancement of high-quality, cost-effective health care; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the State Board of Pharmacy and to the Washington State Pharmacists Association.
Senators Parlette, Thibaudeau, Honeyford and Deccio spoke to Senate Resolution 2001-8610
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President Pro Tempore welcomed and introduced pharmacists representing the State Board of Pharmacy and the Washington State Pharmacists Association, who were seated in the gallery.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Shin, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 2001-8602
By Senators Shin, McAuliffe and Costa
WHEREAS, Artistic endeavor is an important way for young people to develop creativity, their minds, and self-esteem; and
WHEREAS, Students from the fourth and fifth grade multiaged classroom of Martha Lake Elementary School demonstrated exceptional artistic development by designing a Washington State flag to celebrate the arts for the Year 2000 Youth Art Month; and
WHEREAS, Martha Lake students were the only elementary entries in the contest, all other entries being from middle and high school art classes; and
WHEREAS, The students worked on the art project for seven hours over a period of a week, creating twelve three foot by five foot sized paper quilts, four of which were chosen to be made into a Washington State Flag; and
WHEREAS, The students whose art was chosen included Tamara LaGrandeur, John Ritzman, Katriina Schaefer and Katherine Shotwell; and
WHEREAS, Instructor Kay Kite demonstrated leadership and devotion by encouraging her students to excel in the arts through structuring class time, artistic exercises, and classroom discussions; and
WHEREAS, Each paper quilt included four separate collages representing the four arts of dance, drama, music, and visual art, for a total of forty-eight collages; and
WHEREAS, The students performed cutting exercises, practiced drawing to music, drawing with their eyes closed, and performed other exercises to loosen up and discover their playful inner artist; and
WHEREAS, The students talked about color choices and how Henri Matisse, when doing his Jazz series of colorful collages and other works, attached significance to the colors he used; and
WHEREAS, The students talked about the importance of keeping the shapes bold and simple as they would be seen by people walking and driving, not by people standing as in a gallery; and
WHEREAS, The students used strong colors so that the work would have good contrast, because it would be seen at a distance hanging on poles in front of a building or from a ceiling; and
WHEREAS, The students were confident that their art would be selected; and
WHEREAS, Out of the fifty flags produced nationally, Martha Lake Elementary School's art flag was one of only four that were chosen to go on tour, and flew for the month of March in Washington State, then in April at the National Art Education Association's annual conference and at the National Art Material Trade Association convention in Anaheim, California, and finally was flown at the Smithsonian Institute's Postal Museum to celebrate the importance of the arts in Washington, D.C.;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize instructor Kay Kite and all members of the fourth and fifth grade multiaged classroom of Martha Lake Elementary School for demonstrating exceptional artistic development in winning the Washington Art Educators Association's Youth Art Month 2000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Martha Lake Elementary School, to Instructor Kay Kite, and to each member of the fourth and fifth grade multiaged classroom of Martha Lake Elementary School.
Senators Shin and Costa spoke to Senate Resolution 2001-8602.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced the students from Martha Lake Elementary School and their instructor Kay Kite, who were seated in the gallery.
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Hochstatter: “I have some Job Shadows who were not in the Chamber when you so kindly introduced the Job Shadows. So, may I have them rise that they might be introduced with the group?”
REPLY BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
President Pro Tempore Franklin: “Accepted, Senator. Would the Job Shadows and Senator Hochstatter please rise?”
MOTION
At 10:29 a.m., on motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate recessed until 11:30 a.m.
The Senate was called to order at 11:32 a.m. by President Pro Tempore Franklin.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Horn, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 2001-8607
By Senator Horn
WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State Legislature to recognize and honor the contributions of individuals and organizations that reflect standards of excellence and enhance the well-being and quality of life of the citizens of the state of Washington; and
WHEREAS, Toastmasters International is a leading movement in making effective oral communication a national and international reality for all persons; and
WHEREAS, Toastmasters International, through its member Toastmaster Clubs, helps men and woman of all ages learn the art of speaking, listening and thinking, vital skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership potential, foster human understanding and contribute to the betterment of all mankind; and
WHEREAS, Toastmasters International, through its member Toastmaster Clubs, provides a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop the communication and leadership skills which foster self-confidence and personal growth; and
WHEREAS, Toastmasters International member Toastmaster Clubs usually meet each week for one to two hours and usually contain three main elements: prepared speeches, impromptu speeches, and evaluations of speeches which provide feedback on the positive aspects of the speeches and friendly suggestions for improvement; and
WHEREAS, Toastmasters International, through its member Toastmaster Clubs, benefits individuals, companies, communities and countries by providing potential leaders in all walks of life, the skills, discipline, and confidence needed to succeed; and
WHEREAS, Toastmasters International currently has over 8,000 member Toastmaster Clubs worldwide made up of approximately 170,000 members with over 3,400 members in the state of Washington, and is growing by approximately two hundred and fifty new members worldwide each day;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor the Toastmasters International, and its member Toastmaster Clubs, for the contributions it has provided the citizens of this state; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the week of January 29, 2001, through February 2, 2001, be recognized as Toastmaster Week and that all persons be encouraged to participate in the beneficial programs Toastmasters International provides through its member Toastmaster Clubs; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Karen Evons, Distinguished Toastmaster, Past District Governor, Toastmasters International, Washington State Toastmasters.
Senators Horn, Hochstatter, Stevens and Honeyford spoke to Senate Resolution 2001-8607.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President Pro Tempore introduced members of Toastmasters International, who were seated in the gallery.
APPOINTMENT TO MEMORIAL SERVICE COMMITTEE
Pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution No. 4403, adopted January 31, 2001, the President Pro Tempore appointed Senators Snyder, Franklin, Johnson and Deccio to join four members from the House of Representatives to act as a joint committee to arrange for the memorial service planned for February 15, 2001.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the committee appointments were confirmed.
MOTION
At 11:41 a.m., on motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Monday, February 5, 2001.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
TONY M. COOK, Secretary of the Senate