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FIFTH DAY, THIRD SPECIAL SESSION

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MORNING SESSION

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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Friday, July 20, 2001

      The Senate was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by President Owen. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President that all Senators were present except Senators Brown, Franklin, Hargrove, Kline, Long and Winsley. On motion of Senator Eide, Senators Brown, Franklin, Hargrove and Kline were excused. On motion of Senator Honeyford, Senators Long and Winsley were excused.

      The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, consisting of staff members Pam Hahn and Gary Holt, presented the Colors. Senator Pat Hale offered the prayer.


INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

 

SB 6216             by Senators Honeyford, McCaslin, Hochstatter, Deccio, Hewitt, Long, Rossi, Benton, Horn, Parlette, Swecker, Hale, Sheahan, Oke, Stevens, Johnson, Finkbeiner, Zarelli, Morton and McDonald

 

AN ACT Relating to industrial insurance funds; amending RCW 51.16.035; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.

 

SB 6217             by Senators Honeyford, Rasmussen, T. Sheldon and Deccio

 

AN ACT Relating to offstream water storage; making an appropriation; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

 

SB 6218             by Senators Honeyford, Rasmussen, T. Sheldon and Deccio

 

AN ACT Relating to sales and use tax exemptions for farm machinery and equipment; adding a new section to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

 

SB 6219             by Senators Honeyford, Rasmussen, T. Sheldon and Deccio

 

AN ACT Relating to tax relief for agricultural businesses; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

 

SB 6220             by Senators Honeyford and Deccio

 

AN ACT Relating to minimum hourly wage; and amending RCW 49.46.020.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.

 

SB 6221             by Senators Honeyford, Rasmussen, T. Sheldon and Deccio

 

AN ACT Relating to an exemption of real property used in farming operations from the state property tax and preventing a shift of property taxes; adding a new section to chapter 84.36 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 84.55 RCW; creating a new section; providing expiration dates; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

 

SB 6222             by Senators Honeyford, Rasmussen, T. Sheldon and Deccio

 

AN ACT Relating to water conservation; making an appropriation; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

 

SB 6223             by Senators Honeyford, Rasmussen, T. Sheldon and Deccio

 

AN ACT Relating to disaster relief for farmers; making an appropriation; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

 

SB 6224             by Senators Honeyford, Rasmussen, T. Sheldon and Deccio

 

AN ACT Relating to shorelines; adding a new section to chapter 90.58 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Shorelines.

 

SB 6225             by Senators McCaslin, Carlson, Morton, T. Sheldon and Deccio

 

AN ACT Relating to reissuance of license plates; and repealing RCW 46.16.233.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.


CHANGE OF APPOINTMENT TO LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT


      The President appointed Senator Hewitt to the Legislative Committee on Economic Development replacing Senator West, who had been appointed to the committee earlier.

MOTION


      On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the appointment was confirmed.


MOTION


      At 10:05 a.m., on motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate was declared to be at ease.


      The Senate was called to order at 10:47 a.m. by President Owen.


MOTION


      On motion of Senator Regala, the following resolution was adopted:


SENATE RESOLUTION 2001-8711


By Senator Regala, Franklin, Snyder, West, Sheldon, B., McCaslin, Rasmussen, Spanel, Johnson and Kastama


      WHEREAS, Dave De Forrest was a friend, a colleague and a public servant in the truest sense; and

      WHEREAS, Although Dave did not marry or have children, he found family in his community and his work; and

      WHEREAS, He became a champion of East Tacoma residents, having founded and served as president of the Greater McKinley Booster Association; and

      WHEREAS, His community activism led him to public office as a member of the Tacoma City Council; and

      WHEREAS, As a council member, he fought for the underdog and worked diligently to help ensure that government remained as open and accessible as possible; and

      WHEREAS, When Dave cast the lone dissenting vote on an issue, which happened with some frequency, it was never a matter of being petty or personal, it was a matter of what was for him the right thing to do; and

      WHEREAS, He was hard-working, humble, intelligent, trustworthy and without pretension; and

      WHEREAS, Dave shunned accolades, believing that no one should expect attention for simply doing a job well; and

      WHEREAS, Dave himself read many a resolution serving as Senate reader in 1987; and

      WHEREAS, His Senate service, which began in 1980, also included the jobs of chauffeur, assistant sergeant at arms and senior supply clerk; and

      WHEREAS, While he was a very private person, Dave was generous and kind, and always willing to lend a hand when needed; and

      WHEREAS, After more than a year of cancer treatment, Dave De Forrest passed away on July 11, 2001, and his spirit and dedication on the Capitol Campus and Tacoma will truly be missed;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize and honor the great life and commitment to public service of our colleague, Dave De Forrest; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Dave De Forrest’s brothers and sisters, Diane Langer, Deborah Taylor, Duane De Forrest, Dwight De Forrest and Maynard De Forrest.


      Senators Regala, Snyder, McCaslin and Rasmussen spoke to Senate Resolution 2001-8711.


INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS


      The President introduced and expressed sympathy to Diane Langer, Deborah Taylor, Duane De Forrest, Dwight De Forrest and Maynard De Forrest, the sisters and brothers of Dave De Forrest, who were seated in the gallery.


MOTION


      At 11:03 a.m., on motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 21, 2001.


BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

TONY M. COOK, Secretary of the Senate