SIXTY-EIGHTH DAY
NOON SESSIONSenate Chamber, Olympia, Friday, March 18, 2005
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Owen. No roll call was taken.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the first order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
March 17, 2005
ESHB 1031 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Providing long-term funding for problem gambling. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Keiser, Parlette and Prentice
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 17, 2005
HB 1312 Prime Sponsor, Wood: Modifying the boilers and unfired pressure vessel law. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Keiser, Parlette and Prentice
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 17, 2005
HB 1396 Prime Sponsor, Williams: Requiring continuing education for land surveyors. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Keiser, Parlette and Prentice
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 17, 2005
HB 1409 Prime Sponsor, Condotta: Revising provisions relating to contract liquor stores. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Keiser, Parlette and Prentice
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 17, 2005
SHB 1463 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care: Requiring schools to provide information on meningococcal immunization. Reported by Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Higher Education; Weinstein, Vice Chair, Early Learning & K-12; Berkey, Carrell, Delvin, Rasmussen, Rockefeller, Schmidt, Schoesler and Shin
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 17, 2005
ESHB 1883 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Select Committee on Hood Canal: Providing for collection of oral histories about Hood Canal. Reported by Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Higher Education; Weinstein, Vice Chair, Early Learning & K-12; Berkey, Carrell, Delvin, Rasmussen, Rockefeller, Schmidt, Schoesler and Shin
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 17, 2005
SHB 1921 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Exempting certain nursing homes from the quality maintenance fee. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Thibaudeau, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Johnson, Kastama and Parlette
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the third order of business.
MESSAGE FROM SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
March 2, 2005
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am pleased to submit the following appointees to the Washington State Investment Board for confirmation:
David Scott – Representative, Active Member, Teacher’s Retirement System
Glenn Gorton – Representative, Active Member, School Employees’ Retirement System
Sincerely,
Dr. Terry Bergeson
State Superintendent
Of Public Instruction
MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE SENATE
OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am pleased to submit the following appointees for boards and commissions for confirmation.
BOARD NUMBER NAMES
Utilities and Transportation Commission 1 Mark Sidran
Office of Family and Children’s Ombudsman 1 Mary Meinig
Higher Education Coordinating Board 4 Jesus Hernandez
Michael Worthy
Sam Smith
Herb Simon
Highline Community College 2 Rita Creighton
Elizabeth Chen
Yakima Valley Community College 5 James Carvo
Lisa Parker
Patricia Whitefoot
Larry Sanchez
Paul McDonald
Bates Technical College 3 Karen Seinfeld
Stanley Rumbaugh
Michael Grunwald
Horse Racing Commission 3 Deanna Oppenheimer
Gary Christenson
Hartley Kruger
Lottery Commission 3 Carol Keljo
Melinda Travis
Robert Scarbrough
Sentencing Guidelines Commission 15 Howard Phillips
Mike Basfield
Tari Eitzen
Ronald Cantu
James Nagle
Ellen Fair
David Boerner
Susan Brown McBride
Brian Gain
Dean Lum
Lenell Nussbaum
Edward Delmore
Jenny Wieland
Deborah Moore
Mary Place
Transportation Commission 4 Dale Stedman
Richard Ford
A. Daniel O’Neal
Edward Barnes
Cascadia Community College 4 Roy Wilkinson
Michael Martino
Mark Wolfram
Jean Magladry
Pollution Control Shorelines Hearings Board 1 David Danner
Sincerely,
Christine O. Gregoire, Governor
March 10, 2005
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.
DYAMI ALLEN, appointed March 10, 2005, for the term ending May 30, 2005, as Member, Board of Trustees, The Evergreen State College.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
March 15, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
STANLEY BARER, reappointed December 3, 2004, for the term ending September 30, 2010, as Member, Board of Regents, University of Washington.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
EDWARD L. BARNES, reappointed April 23, 2002, for the term ending June 30, 2007, as Member of the Transportation Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
DAVID BOERNER, reappointed August 3, 2004, for the term ending August 2, 2007, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
MIKE BRASFIELD, reappointed August 20, 2003, for the term ending August 2, 2006, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
JEFFREY H. BROTMAN, reappointed October 1, 2004, for the term ending September 30, 2010, as Member, Board of Regents, University of Washington.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
February 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
REIKO CALLNER, reappointed February 25, 2002, for the term ending June 17, 2005, as a Chair of the Human Rights Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
RONALD D. CANTU, reappointed August 20, 2003, for the term ending August 2, 2006, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
ELIZABETH CHEN, reappointed October 1, 2004, for the term ending September 30, 2009, as Member, Board of Trustees, Highline Community College District No. 9.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
March 14, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
KENNETH CHEW, reappointed January 1, 2005, for the term ending December 31, 2010, as Member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
GARY CHRISTENSON, reappointed June 5, 2003, for the term ending January 17, 2007, as Member of the Horse Racing Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
February 15, 2005
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.
HAROLD CLARKE, appointed February 28, 2005, for the term ending at the governor's pleasure, as Secretary of the Department of Corrections.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.
February 16, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
KAY COCHRAN, reappointed February 10, 2005, for the term ending September 30, 2008, as Member, Board of Trustees, Lower Columbia Community College District No. 13.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
EDWARD DELMORE, reappointed August 3, 2004, for the term ending August 2, 2007, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
TARI EITZEN, reappointed January 22, 2003, for the term ending August 2, 2006, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
February 10, 2005
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.
JOHN ELLIS, appointed February 10, 2005, for the term ending June 30, 2007, as Member of the Gambling Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
ELLEN FAIR, reappointed August 20, 2003, for the term ending August 2, 2006, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
RICHARD FORD, reappointed October 1, 2004, for the term ending June 30, 2007, as Member of the Transportation Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
BRIAN GAIN, reappointed October 7, 2002, for the term ending August 2, 2005, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
January 5, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
GLENN GORTON, reappointed January 1, 2005, for the term ending December 31, 2007, as Member of the Investment Board.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
MICHAEL GRUNWALD, reappointed November 1, 2004, for the term ending September 30, 2009, as Member, Board of Trustees, Bates Technical College District No. 28.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
March 15, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
SHIRLEY HAVENGA, reappointed September 28, 2001, for the term ending December 5, 2005, as Member of the Western State Hospital Advisory Board.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.
March 15, 2005
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.
JERRY HEBERT, appointed March 8, 2005, for the term ending June 17, 2005, as Member of the Human Rights Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
February 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
W.ELIZABETH HUANG, reappointed October 8, 2002, for the term ending October 1, 2006, as Member of the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on International Trade & Economic Development.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
CAROL KELJO, reappointed February 27, 2002, for the term ending August 2, 2008, as Member of the Lottery Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
March 15, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
FRED KIGA, reappointed July 12, 2004, for the term ending September 30, 2009, as Member, Board of Regents, University of Washington.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
HARTLY KRUGER, reappointed June 5, 2003, for the term ending January 17, 2008, as Member of the Horse Racing Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
February 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
MERRITT LONG, reappointed August 6, 2001, for the term ending January 15, 2005, as Member of the Liquor Control Board.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
January 31, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
JAMES O. LUCE, reappointed January 12, 2005, for the term ending at the governor's pleasure, as Member of the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Water, Energy & Environment.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
DEAN S. LUM, reappointed September 27, 2004, for the term ending August 2, 2007, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
February 9, 2005
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.
JAY MANNING, appointed February 28, 2005, for the term ending at the governor's pleasure, as a Director of the Department of Ecology.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Water, Energy & Environment.
March 14, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
CLYDE MCBRAYER, reappointed January 1, 2005, for the term ending December 31, 2010, as Member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
PAUL MCDONALD, reappointed December 28, 2004, for the term ending September 30, 2009, as Member, Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 16 (Yakima Valley Community College).
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
March 15, 2005
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.
HELEN MCGOVERN, appointed February 14, 2005, for the term ending September 30, 2008, as Member, Board of Trustees, Clover Park Technical College District No. 29.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
MARY MEINIG, reappointed August 5, 2003, for the term ending December 31, 2005, as Member of the Office of the Family and Children's Ombudsman.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.
February 8, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
KAREN MILLER, reappointed January 10, 2005, for the term ending at the governor's pleasure, as a Chair of the Housing Finance Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
DEBORAH MOORE, reappointed August 20, 2003, for the term ending August 2, 2006, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
February 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
MAURI MOORE, reappointed February 10, 2005, for the term ending September 30, 2008, as Member, Board of Trustees, Edmonds Community College District No. 23.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
February 17, 2005
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.
VICTOR MOORE, appointed January 12, 2005, for the term ending at the governor's pleasure, as a Director of the Office of Financial Management.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
JAMES L. NAGLE, reappointed August 3, 2004, for the term ending August 2, 2007, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
February 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
JAMILA NORRIS, reappointed June 1, 2004, for the term ending May 31, 2005, as Member of the Professional Educator Standards Board.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
LENELL NUSSBAUM, reappointed October 7, 2002, for the term ending August 2, 2005, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
February 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
ROBERT C. PETERSEN, reappointed October 9, 2003, for the term ending December 31, 2008, as Member of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
MARY PLACE, reappointed October 7, 2002, for the term ending August 2, 2005, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
March 15, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
CONSTANCE L. PROCTOR, reappointed September 18, 2003, for the term ending September 30, 2009, as Member, Board of Regents, University of Washington.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
ROBERT SCARBROUGH, reappointed May 1, 2002, for the term ending August 2, 2005, as Member of the Lottery Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
February 9, 2005
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.
MARY SELECKY, appointed February 8, 2005, for the term ending at the governor's pleasure, as Secretary of the Department of Health.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
March 14, 2005
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.
FRED A. SHIOSAKI, appointed March 14, 2005, for the term ending December 31, 2010, as Member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.
February 25, 2005
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.
MARK SIDRAN, appointed March 16, 2005, for the term ending January 1, 2009, as a Chair of the Utilities and Transportation Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Water, Energy & Environment.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
HERB SIMON, reappointed August 9, 2004, for the term ending June 30, 2008, as Member of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
SAM SMITH, reappointed July 25, 2003, for the term ending June 30, 2007, as Member of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
DALE STEDMAN, reappointed November 1, 2003, for the term ending June 30, 2008, as Member of the Transportation Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
MELINDA E. TRAVIS, reappointed August 3, 2003, for the term ending August 2, 2009, as Member of the Lottery Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
PATRICIA WHITEFOOT, reappointed August 11, 2004, for the term ending September 30, 2007, as Member, Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 16 (Yakima Valley Community College).
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
JENNY WIELAND, reappointed October 7, 2002, for the term ending August 2, 2005, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
MICHAEL WORTHY, reappointed August 12, 2004, for the term ending June 30, 2008, as Member of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
January 5, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
DAVID SCOTT, reappointed January 1, 2005, for the term ending December 31, 2007, as Member of the Investment Board.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection.
March 10, 2005
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.
DAVID DANNER, appointed September 27, 2004, for the term ending June 30, 2010, as Member of the Pollution Control/Shorelines Hearings Board.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Water, Energy & Environment.
March 10, 2005
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.
MICHAEL MARTINO, appointed November 1, 2004, for the term ending September 30, 2006, as Member, Board of Trustees, Cascadia Community College District No. 30.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
March 10, 2005
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.
ROY WILKINSON, appointed October 15, 2004, for the term ending September 30, 2008, as Member, Board of Trustees, Cascadia Community College District No. 30.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
JAMES CARVO, reappointed July 25, 2003, for the term ending September 30, 2005, as Member, Board of Trustees, Yakima Valley Community College District No. 16.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
HOWARD L. PHILLIPS, reappointed August 20, 2003, for the term ending August 2, 2006, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
STANLEY RUMBAUGH, reappointed October 1, 2003, for the term ending September 30, 2008, as Member, Board of Trustees, Bates Technical College District No. 28.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
A. DANIEL O'NEAL, reappointed November 1, 2003, for the term ending June 30, 2009, as Member of the Transportation Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
LISA PARKER, reappointed December 15, 2003, for the term ending September 30, 2006, as Member, Board of Trustees, Yakima Valley Community College District No. 16.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
March 10, 2005
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.
JEAN MAGLADRY, appointed December 19, 2003, for the term ending September 30, 2007, as Member, Board of Trustees, Cascadia Community College District No. 30.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
March 10, 2005
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
JESUS HERNANDEZ, reappointed December 19, 2003, for the term ending June 30, 2007, as Member of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, all appointees listed on the Gubernatorial Appointments report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS
ESHB 1397 by House Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Representatives Murray, Jarrett, Morris, B. Sullivan, Anderson, Appleton, Wallace, P. Sullivan, Kenney, Campbell, Rodne, Hunt, Priest, Springer, Tom, Lovick, Quall, Pettigrew, Kirby, Clibborn, Kilmer, Dunshee, Dickerson, Ericks, Green, Sells, Hasegawa, Upthegrove, Williams, Moeller, McIntire, Chase, Simpson, McDermott, Hudgins and Wood)
AN ACT Relating to vehicle emission standards; amending RCW 70.94.017, 70.120.170, and 46.37.540; amending 2003 c 264 s 9 (uncodified); adding a new section to chapter 46.16 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 70 RCW; creating new sections; repealing RCW 70.120.200; repealing 1991 c 199 s 229 (uncodified); prescribing penalties; providing an effective date; providing expiration dates; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Water, Energy & Environment.
E2SHB 1484 by House Committee on Finance (originally sponsored by Representatives Hunter, Jarrett, Haigh, Tom, McDermott, McIntire, Simpson, P. Sullivan, Kagi and Chase)
AN ACT Relating to county property tax levies for school purposes; amending RCW 29A.36.210, 84.52.043, and 84.55.005; adding a new section to chapter 84.52 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SHB 1510 by House Committee on Finance (originally sponsored by Representatives Morris, Quall, B. Sullivan and Chase)
AN ACT Relating to the property taxation of nonprofit entities; amending RCW 84.36.030, 84.36.031, and 84.36.810; and reenacting and amending RCW 84.36.037.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
EHB 2257 by Representatives Williams, Conway, Morrell and Wood
AN ACT Relating to requiring state agencies to contract for goods and services in a manner consistent with the state's best interests; adding new sections to chapter 39.29 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1484 which was referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Finkbeiner: “Thank you Mr. President and ladies and gentlemen of the Senate. First off I want to thank all of you who have been running these resolutions through the Pro Forma sessions. We passed the Senate rule, I know, that it took some of the load off our shoulders, but I know it eats into your lunches and eats into your time and I just want to thank you for allowing us to run these at this time. They mean a lot to a lot of people as this resolution means a lot to a lot of the folks in the area that I come from. The second thing I wanted to do give a specific thanks to someone up there whose really added a great deal to the Senate over the years and it was really a pleasure to work with her on the NCSL and so many other issues. Pam, our loss is the Attorney General’s gain, and really appreciate all that you’ve done for the Senate and all that you’ve helped me out with and all that you’ve done for the state. I just wanted to say, thank you.”
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Eide: “Well I too, would like to stand and thank Pam. You’re a beautiful, dynamic, wonderful woman and I’ve had the extreme pleasure of getting to know you. I’m sorry to see you go but, however, very happy for you to go on to what you want to do. I just want to make sure that, I always told myself don’t stand up and speak when your going to cry but you give me your phone number so we can keep in touch and we can go to coffee, but you’re the best.”
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Kohl-Welles: “I also rise to extend my appreciation to Pam. She has been an incredible, incredible person to have here in the Senate and it’s hard to imagine that she’s actually leaving us. She’s always been able to step up to the plate and do it very quickly. I’ve been working with her on our NCSL Host Committee and she not only did everything capably, extremely capably but so enthusiastically. Last minute things that we had to pull together, especially in Utah, in Salt Lake City last July. I hear from Legislators and staff as well as NCSL staff that they’ve never known there to be such a fabulous booth that we had last year in Salt Lake City and I give the credit to that to Pam. Also we had very little time to pull together a meeting and reception and lunch for visiting officials from Sweden right at the end of session last year. I had the pleasure to work with Pam and she out did herself on this as well. We just had an extraordinary luncheon. We appreciated it very much, as well, the President of the Senate for being there and speaking and providing necessary funds to help out with that. It was really Pam who put everything together so I congratulate you Pam. I wish you were not leaving us though, I really do. Congratulations.”
MOTION
Senator Finkbeiner moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8649
By Senators Finkbeiner and Esser
WHEREAS, The Kirkland American Little League is one of the top little league organizations in the country; and
WHEREAS, The Kirkland American Little League has been providing top notch baseball instruction and league play for youngsters from five to twelve years old since 1951; and
WHEREAS, The Kirkland American Little League also organizes and promotes softball teams for girls aged five to sixteen; and
WHEREAS, Hundreds of Kirkland area children and teens have fond memories of spring and summer days spent playing baseball at Peter Kirk Park in Kirkland; and
WHEREAS, The Kirkland American Little League continues to thrive through the tireless efforts of dozens of parent volunteers, who do everything from running concessions to working as umpires; and
WHEREAS, Kirkland teams have demonstrated success on the field, with two appearances in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, The objective of the Kirkland American Little League is to implant firmly in the children of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, and respect for authority, so that they may be well-adjusted, stronger, and happier children and will grow to be good, decent, healthy, and trustworthy citizens; and
WHEREAS, The Kirkland community will celebrate and support the 2005 little league season through a kickoff parade on Saturday, March 19; and
WHEREAS, Little league baseball continues to be one of America's great pastimes, providing clean, wholesome fun for the whole family;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate officially recognize the Kirkland American Little League, and wish the coaches, players, and volunteers the best of luck for the 2005 season; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be delivered to the Board of Directors of the Kirkland American Little League.
Senator Finkbeiner spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8649.
The motion by Senator Finkbeiner carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
At 12:11 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate adjourned until 11:45 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2005.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate