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FIRST DAY, SECOND SPECIAL SESSION
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NOON SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Monday, June 4, 2001
The Senate of the 2001 Second Special Session of the Fifty-seventh Legislative of the state of Washington was called to order at 12:00 noon by Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen, President of the Senate. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President that all Senators were present except Senators Benton, Brown, Finkbeiner, Hewitt, Kohl-Welles, Stevens and Zarelli. On motion of Senator Honeyford, Senators Benton, Finkbeiner, Hewitt, Stevens and Zarelli were excused. On motion of Senator Eide, Senators Brown and Kohl-Welles were excused.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, consisting of staff members Sally See and Jodie Fickett, presented the Colors. Senator Marilyn Rasmussen offered the prayer.
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article II, Section 12 (Amendment 68) of the Washington State Constitution, the Legislature adjourned its 2001 regular session on April 22, 2001, the 105th day of the session, and adjourned the first special session of 2001 on May 24, 2001, the 30th day of the special session;
WHEREAS, state operating, transportation and capital budgets, including bonds and measure necessary to implement them, were not passed; and
WHEREAS, substantial work remains to be done with respect to transportation, including reforms and efficiencies, regional governance, projects and investments, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, revenue, and bonds; and
WHEREAS, work also remains to be done to pass legislation affecting the primary election system, accountability for student achievement, school safety--including anti-bullying policy, splitting the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development, shoreline rule implementation, the siting of certain sexual predators at McNeil Island, post-retirement employment, medical coverage for the disabled who work, and welfare simplification;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gary Locke, Governor of the state of Washington, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Article II, Section 12 (Amendment 68) and Article III, Section 7 of the Washington State Constitution, do hereby convene the Washington State Legislature in a second special session in the Capitol at Olympia at twelve o'clock noon on June 4, 2001, for a period of not more than two weeks for the purpose of enacting legislation as described above.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the seal of the State of Washington to be affixed
at Olympia this 24th day of May, A. D. two thousand one.
SEAL GARY LOCKE
Governor of Washington
BY THE GOVERNOR
SAM REED
Secretary of State
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
May 29, 2001
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to advise you that on May 29, 2001, Governor Locke approved the following Senate Bill entitled:
Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6188
Relating to improving the efficiency and accountability of the environmental permitting and compliance process for transportation projects.
Sincerely,
EVERETT H. BILLINGSLEA, General Counsel
MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
April 27, 2001
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to you confirmation.
Sylvia Mundy, appointed April 27, 2001, for a term ending at the pleasure of the Governor as Commissioner of the Employment Security Department.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCK, Governor
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
May 1, 2001
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to you confirmation.
Tom P. May, appointed May 1, 2001, for a term ending January 1, 2005, as a member of the Forest Practices Appeals Board..
Sincerely,
GARY LOCK, Governor
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Shorelines.
May 1, 2001
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to you confirmation.
Justin Silvers, to be appointed June 1, 2001, for a term ending May 31, 2002, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Central Washington University.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCK, Governor
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
May 4, 2001
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to you confirmation.
Daniel C. Graczyk, appointed May 4, 2001, for a term ending January 1, 2007, as a member of the Personnel Resources Board.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCK, Governor
Referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
May 10, 2001
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to you confirmation.
Elizabeth McLaughlin, to be reappointed July 1, 2001, for a term ending June 30, 2007, as a member of the Gambling Commission.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCK, Governor
Referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
May 10, 2001
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to you confirmation.
Katharine Akers Sheehan, to be reappointed June 13, 2001, for a term ending June 12, 2005, as a member of the Columbia River Gorge Bi-State Commission.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCK, Governor
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Shorelines.
MESSAGE FROM STATE OFFICE
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
June 1, 2001
Mr. Tony Cook
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Cook:
Enclosed is the department's Report to the Legislature entitled "JLARC Mental Health System Performance Audit." It is mandated under Chapter 334, Laws of 2001.
Please call Richard Onizuka at (360) 902-0786 if you have questions regarding the report.
Sincerely.
DENNIS BRADDOCK, Secretary
The Department of Social and Health Services Report to the Legislature entitled "JLARC Mental Health System Performance Audit” is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGE FROM STATE OFFICE
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
June 1, 2001
Mr. Tony Cook
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Cook:
Enclosed is the department's Report to the Legislature entitled "Blended Funding Projects." It is mandated under Chapter 219, Laws of 2000.
Please call Roxie Schalliol at (360) 902-7783 if you have questions regarding the report.
Sincerely.
DENNIS BRADDOCK, Secretary
The Department of Social and Health Services Report to the Legislature entitled "Blending Funding Projects " is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 6194 by Senators Snyder, Hargrove and T. Sheldon
AN ACT Relating to authorizing the provision of pilotage services in the Grays Harbor pilotage district by port districts; and adding a new section to chapter 53.08 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SCR 8419 by Senators Snyder and Johnson
Concerning the status of bills, memorials, and resolutions for the 2001 second special session of the fifty-seventh legislature.
MOTION
On motion on Senator Betti Sheldon, the rules were suspended, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8419 was advanced to second reading and placed on the second reading calendar.
SECOND READING
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8419, by Senators Snyder and Johnson
Concerning the status of bills, memorials, and resolutions for the 2001 second special session of the fifty-seventh legislature.
The concurrent resolution was read the second time.
MOTION
Senator Roach moved that the following amendment be adopted:
On page 1, on line 17, after "session", insert the following:
", with the exception of Senate Bill 6013, which shall be placed on today's second reading calendar"
Senator Roach demanded a roll call and the demand was sustained.
Debate ensued.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the adoption of the amendment by Senator Roach on page 1, line 17, to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8419.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll and the amendment was not adopted by the following vote: Yeas, 20; Nays, 22; Absent, 0; Excused, 7.
Voting yea: Senators Carlson, Deccio, Hale, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Johnson, Long, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Oke, Parlette, Patterson, Roach, Rossi, Sheahan, Sheldon, T., Swecker and West - 20.
Voting nay: Senators Constantine, Costa, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Gardner, Hargrove, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kline, McAuliffe, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Sheldon, B., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Thibaudeau and Winsley - 22.
Excused: Senators Benton, Brown, Finkbeiner, Hewitt, Kohl-Welles, Stevens and Zarelli - 7.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the rules were suspended, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8419 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the concurrent resolution was placed on final passage and adopted.
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8419 was adopted by voice vote.
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Rasmussen: "A personal privilege, Mr. President. I just want you all to know that I am a Grandmother once again. My daughter gave birth to Marci LeeAnn Huggler on Saturday, May 26. Mother, father and baby are doing well and they live in Puyallup, so I will get to visit often.”
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced the family members of Senator Don Carlson, who were seated in the gallery.
MOTION
At 12:40 p.m., on motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 5, 2001.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
TONY M. COOK, Secretary of the Senate