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FIFTY SEVENTH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION
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THIRTY EIGHTH DAY
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House Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, February 20, 2002
The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Ogden presiding). 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 Josh McBride and Zack McBride. Prayer was offered by Father Captain Mark Nelson, the Salvation Army, Puyallup..
Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.
RESOLUTION
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2002-4713, By Representatives Boldt, Mielke, Chandler, Ericksen, Pearson, Linville, Barlean, Roach, Casada and Hatfield
WHEREAS, Washington is home to 247,000 dairy cows; and
WHEREAS, There are 640 dairy farms in Washington; and
WHEREAS, 99.9 percent are family owned and operated; and
WHEREAS, Washington's dairy cows produce more milk per cow than any other in America, averaging more than 22,644 pounds of milk per cow; and
WHEREAS, Dairy farms are a stable, important key to the economic well-being of rural Washington; and
WHEREAS, The economic effect of our state's dairy farmers is estimated at 4.5 billion dollars each year; and
WHEREAS, Over 4,000 people work on dairy farms, and 40,000 jobs exist to support the industry in processing, distribution, marketing, and supporting services; and
WHEREAS, Washington's dairy industry is actually older than the state itself; and
WHEREAS, The first dairy cows came to Washington in 1838 and played an important role in the development of the Pacific Northwest by providing an essential food for settlers; and
WHEREAS, February 20, 2002, marks the observance of Legislative Dairy Day, an annual event celebrated at the state capitol of the great state of Washington for well over thirty years; and
WHEREAS, Legislative Dairy Day honors the dairy industry, which is the second largest agricultural industry in this great state of Washington, for the extensive contributions made by the dairy industry to the economic well-being of our great state of Washington as well as the invaluable contribution made by the dairy industry in providing an indispensable part of a healthy, balanced, and nutritious diet, with such irreplaceable products as milk, cheese, ice cream, yogurt, and a great many other dairy products; and
WHEREAS, Legislative Dairy Day also honors the Washington State Dairy Federation which, as a professional organization of dairy farmers in this great state of Washington, provides an exceptional voice for the contribution and special concerns of the dairy farmers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the members of the Washington State House of Representatives acknowledge and honor the women and men whose work on dairy farms throughout Washington has contributed so much to the strength and vitality of our state and its economy, the character of our communities, and the general well-being of our citizens; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the Washington State Dairy Federation.
Representative Boldt moved the adoption of the resolution.
Representatives Boldt, Linville, Ericksen Eickmeyer and Pearson spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.
House Resolution No. 4713 was adopted.
The Speaker (Representative Ogden presiding) introduced Kasee Van Wieringen, the 2002 Washington State Dairy Ambassador, who addressed the Chamber. Also in the gallery were Allison Hurst and Stephanie Roorda, and family and members of the Dairy Ambassador Party.
Representative Roach knowledge a group of student members on the Methadone Advisory Board from his district. The Speaker asked the Chamber to acknowledge them.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
February 19, 2002
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed:
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5329,
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5626,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6076,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6588,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6594,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Tony M. Cook, Secretary
INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING
HB 2977 by Representatives Doumit, Sump, Sommers, Buck, Kessler, Alexander, Eickmeyer, Grant, Schoesler and Hatfield
AN ACT Relating to increasing oversight of the management of fish and wildlife resources; amending RCW 77.85.005, 77.04.055, and 77.04.080; creating a new section; decodifying RCW 77.85.150; and repealing RCW 77.85.030.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
2SSB 5078 by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senator Haugen)
AN ACT Relating to vehicle license fees; amending RCW 46.68.030 and 46.16.0621; creating a new section; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 5568 by Senators Prentice and Benton
AN ACT Relating to business location requirements for registered tow truck operators; and amending RCW 46.55.060.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SSB 6234 by Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce & Financial Institutions (originally sponsored by Senators Winsley, Prentice, Regala, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Benton, Rasmussen, Gardner, Deccio, Roach, Morton, Franklin and Hewitt)
AN ACT Relating to requiring a date certain for the payment of insurance premiums; amending RCW 48.18.140; and adding a new section to chapter 48.18 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance.
SB 6338 by Senators Keiser, Winsley, Gardner and Kohl-Welles
AN ACT Relating to the consumer loan act; and amending RCW 31.04.102.
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance.
SSB 6444 by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Gardner, Prentice, McDonald, Oke, Deccio, Rasmussen, Regala and Horn)
AN ACT Relating to the licensing of stretcher van-type vehicles for transporting passengers on stretchers; and amending RCW 18.73.180.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 6462 by Senators Gardner, Benton, Haugen, Horn and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to tests and permits for commercial driver's licensing; and amending RCW 46.25.060.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
ESSB 6568 by Senate Committee on Economic Development & Telecommunications (originally sponsored by Senators Finkbeiner, Benton, Gardner, Poulsen, T. Sheldon, Winsley, Oke, Hale and Rasmussen)
AN ACT Relating to commercial electronic mail; amending RCW 19.190.020; adding a new section to chapter 19.190 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Technology, Telecommunications & Energy.
SSB 6590 by Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care (originally sponsored by Senators McAuliffe, Rossi and Kohl-Welles)
AN ACT Relating to improving K-12 preparedness and performance through promoting better oral health; adding new sections to chapter 43.70 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.20A RCW; and creating a new section.
Held on First Reading.
ESSB 6641 by Senate Committee on Education (originally sponsored by Senators McAuliffe and Thibaudeau)
AN ACT Relating to accommodating children with diabetes in schools; amending RCW 18.71.030; adding a new section to chapter 28A.210 RCW; and providing an effective date.
Held on First Reading.
ESB 6682 by Senators Winsley and Prentice
AN ACT Relating to restricting utility assessments and charges for certain mobile home parks; and amending RCW 35.67.370.
Referred to Committee on Local Government & Housing.
SSB 6719 by Senate Committee on Judiciary (originally sponsored by Senators Winsley, Prentice and Eide)
AN ACT Relating to municipal courts; and amending RCW 3.46.063 and 3.50.055.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SSB 6748 by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Kline, Oke, Swecker and Haugen)
AN ACT Relating to procedures for vehicle registration transfers and impound; amending RCW 46.12.101, 46.12.102, 46.20.031, 46.20.289, 46.55.075, 46.55.085, 46.55.100, 46.55.105, 46.55.110, 46.55.130, 46.55.230, 46.63.030, and 46.63.110; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SJM 8030 by Senators Jacobsen, Poulsen, Kline and Spanel
Requesting recognition of the Puget Sound Nearshore Ecosystem Restoration Project.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
Making exceptions to cutoff dates.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
There being no objection, the bills 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 eleventh order of business.
There being no objection, the House adjourned until 9:55 a.m., February 21, 2002, the 38th Day of the Regular Session.
FRANK CHOPP, Speaker CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Chief Clerk
2977
Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4713
Introduced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Adopted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5078-S2
Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5329-S
Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5568
Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5626
Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
6076-S
Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
6234-S
Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
6338
Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
6444-S
Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
6462
Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
6568-S
Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
6588-S
Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
6590-S
Held on 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
6594-S
Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
6641-S
Held on 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
6682
Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
6719-S
Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
6748-S
Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
8030
Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
8434
Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (Representative Ogden presiding)
Point of Personal Privilege: Representative Roach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE (Representative Ogden presiding)
Speaker's Privilege: Washington State Dairy Ambassadors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2