FIFTY NINTH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION

SEVENTY FOURTH DAY

House Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, March 24, 2005

The House was called to order at 9:55 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding).

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

{{34448}} RESOLUTION

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2005-4653, By Representatives Kenney, Cox, Sells, Rodne, Priest, Ormsby, Hasegawa, Roberts, Buri, Sommers and Fromhold

WHEREAS, The students selected for special recognition as Washington Scholars in 2005 have distinguished themselves as exceptional students, student leaders, and as talented and enthusiastic participants in many diverse activities including art, debate, drama, honor societies, interscholastic sports, Junior Achievement, knowledge competitions, music, and student government; and

WHEREAS, These exemplary students have also contributed to the welfare of those less fortunate in their neighborhoods through volunteer efforts with community service organizations such as the United Way, Special Olympics, March of Dimes, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, community food drives, senior centers, scouting, and church groups; and

WHEREAS, The state of Washington benefits greatly from the accomplishments of these caring and gifted individuals, not only in their roles as students, but also as citizens, role models for other young people, and future leaders of our communities and our state; and

WHEREAS, Through the Washington Scholars Program, the Governor, the Legislature, and the state's citizens have an opportunity to recognize and honor three outstanding seniors from each of the state's forty-nine legislative districts for the students' exceptional academic achievements, leadership abilities, and contributions to their communities;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor and congratulate the Washington Scholars for their hard work, dedication, contributions, and maturity in achieving this significant accomplishment; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the families of these students be commended for the encouragement and support they have provided to the scholars; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the principals, teachers, and classmates of these highly esteemed students be recognized for the important part they played in helping the scholars to learn, contribute, lead, and excel; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to each of the Washington Scholars selected in 2005.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.4653 was adopted.

{{34450}} MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

March 23, 2005

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed HOUSE BILL NO. 1049, and the same is herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoemann, Secretary

{{34453}} INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

{{34504}}HB 2302 by Representatives McIntire, Kenney and McCoy; by request of Governor Gregoire

AN ACT Relating to generating new tax revenues to provide education funding; amending RCW 83.100.020, 83.100.040, 83.100.050, 83.100.060, 83.100.070, 83.100.090, 83.100.110, 83.100.130, 83.100.140, 83.100.150, 83.100.210, 69.50.520, 70.146.030, and 84.52.068; adding new sections to chapter 83.100 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.24 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.505 RCW; creating new sections; repealing RCW 83.100.030 and 83.100.045; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

{{34505}}HB 2303 by Representatives Grant, Armstrong and McCoy

AN ACT Relating to increasing other tobacco products tax revenue through various measures that include the establishment of a new tax rate coupled with enhanced enforcement provisions; amending RCW 82.26.030, 82.26.010, 82.26.020, 82.26.060, 82.26.080, 82.26.070, 82.26.100, 82.26.110, and 82.24.550; adding new sections to chapter 82.26 RCW; repealing RCW 82.26.025, 82.26.028, and 82.26.050; prescribing penalties; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

{{34506}}HB 2304 by Representatives Sommers, McCoy and Williams; by request of Office of Financial Management

AN ACT Relating to debts owed to the department of social and health services for medical assistance and recovery of those debts; amending RCW 65.04.050, 6.13.080, 43.20B.010, 43.20B.030, and 43.20B.080; adding a new section to chapter 74.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 64.04 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 43.20B RCW.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

{{34454}} 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.

{{34455}} REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

March 21, 2005

SSB 5230 Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee On Transportation: Establishing the Washington's Wildlife license plate collection. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Murray, Chairman; Wallace, Vice Chairman; Woods, Ranking Minority Member; Skinner, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Ericksen; Flannigan; Hudgins; Jarrett; Kilmer; Lovick; Nixon; Rodne; Schindler; Sells; Simpson; B. Sullivan; Takko and Upthegrove.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Buck and Hankins.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2005

SSB 5316 Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee On Transportation: Authorizing state parks and recreation commission license plates. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Buck and Hankins.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2005

SB 5356 Prime Sponsor, Senator Brown: Modifying the alignment of state route number 290. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Murray, Chairman; Wallace, Vice Chairman; Woods, Ranking Minority Member; Skinner, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Buck; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Ericksen; Flannigan; Hankins; Hudgins; Jarrett; Kilmer; Lovick; Morris; Nixon; Rodne; Schindler; Sells; Simpson; B. Sullivan; Takko and Upthegrove.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2005

SB 5424 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Authorizing the "Washington Lighthouses" special plate. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Murray, Chairman; Wallace, Vice Chairman; Woods, Ranking Minority Member; Skinner, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Flannigan; Hudgins; Jarrett; Kilmer; Lovick; Morris; Nixon; Rodne; Schindler; Sells; Simpson; B. Sullivan; Takko and Upthegrove.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Buck; Ericksen and Hankins.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2005

SSB 5729 Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee On Transportation: Expanding considerations in setting ferry fares. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Murray, Chairman; Wallace, Vice Chairman; Woods, Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Buck; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Ericksen; Flannigan; Hankins; Hudgins; Jarrett; Kilmer; Lovick; Morris; Nixon; Rodne; Schindler; Sells; Simpson; B. Sullivan; Takko and Upthegrove.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Skinner, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 22, 2005

SB 5794 Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Authorizing the governor to enter into a cigarette tax agreement with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives McIntire, Chairman; Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Roach, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Conway; Ericksen; Hasegawa and Santos.

March 21, 2005

SSB 5832 Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee On Transportation: Authorizing the "Washington's National Park Fund" special license plate. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Buck and Hankins.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2005

SB 5833 Prime Sponsor, Senator Brown: Authorizing special license plates to recognize the Gonzaga University alumni association. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Murray, Chairman; Wallace, Vice Chairman; Woods, Ranking Minority Member; Skinner, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Ericksen; Flannigan; Hudgins; Jarrett; Kilmer; Lovick; Morris; Nixon; Rodne; Schindler; Sells; Simpson; B. Sullivan; Takko and Upthegrove.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Buck and Hankins.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2005

ESSB 5952 Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee On Labor, Commerce, Research & Development: Exempting transport of persons at horse races from licensing. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Representatives Murray, Chairman; Wallace, Vice Chairman; Woods, Ranking Minority Member; Skinner, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Buck; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Ericksen; Flannigan; Hankins; Hudgins; Jarrett; Kilmer; Lovick; Morris; Nixon; Rodne; Schindler; Sells; Simpson; B. Sullivan; Takko and Upthegrove.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 21, 2005

SB 5977 Prime Sponsor, Senator Oke: Authorizing the "we love our pets" license plate. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Murray, Chairman; Wallace, Vice Chairman; Woods, Ranking Minority Member; Skinner, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Curtis; Dickerson; Flannigan; Hudgins; Jarrett; Kilmer; Lovick; Nixon; Rodne; Schindler; Sells; Simpson; B. Sullivan; Takko and Upthegrove.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Buck; Ericksen and Hankins.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

{{34466}} There being no objection, the bills listed on the day's committee reports sheet under the fifth order of business were referred to the committees so designated except for SENATE BILL NO. 5794 which was placed on the second reading calendar.

{{34467}} There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.

{{34468}}SIGNED BY THE SPEAKER

The Speaker signed:

HOUSE BILL NO. 1049

There being no objection, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., March 25, 2005, the 75th Day of the Regular Session.

FRANK CHOPP, Speaker

RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk