SIXTIETH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION

FIFTY SEVENTH DAY

House Chamber, Olympia, Monday, March 5, 2007

The House was called to order at 1:30 p.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.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

March 5, 2007

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed:

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5288,

SENATE BILL NO. 5382,

SENATE BILL NO. 5402,

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5450,

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5481,

ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5627,

and the same are herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoemann, Secretary

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.2007-4631, by Representatives Green and Kelley

WHEREAS, Sarah E. Slack and her husband Sanford conceived a child in May 2000; and

WHEREAS, Jesse Curtis Slack was stillborn November 14, 2000; and

WHEREAS, The Slack's church, friends, and coworkers paid for almost all of their funeral expenses; and

WHEREAS, Sarah Slack was inspired to help others who have lost a baby with funeral expenses; and

WHEREAS, Sarah began The TEARS Foundation in 2002 in Tacoma; and

WHEREAS, The Foundation's mission "seeks to compassionately lift a financial burden from families who have lost a baby"; and

WHEREAS, The Foundation helps families who have lost a baby under one year of age, provided that they live in Western Washington; and

WHEREAS, The Foundation helps cover costs related to the cremation or burial of an infant as funds are available; and

WHEREAS, The Foundation has financially assisted 69 families since 2002;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize Sarah E. Slack for her compassionate work with grieving families.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4631 was adopted.

INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

HB 2376 by Representatives Strow, Ericks, Haler, Sells, Ahern, Warnick, Hailey, Ross, Simpson, Orcutt, Kelley and Bailey

AN ACT Relating to a business and occupation tax credit for the provision of certain mental health services; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 2377 by Representatives Pearson, McCune, Roach, Kristiansen, Ahern, Warnick, Hailey, Orcutt, Hinkle, Ross, Haler, Curtis, Campbell, Newhouse and Bailey

AN ACT Relating to improving state supervision of felony offenders in the community; amending RCW 9.94A.737 and 9.94A.631; adding new sections to chapter 72.09 RCW; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.

Held on First Reading.

SSB 5032 by Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections (originally sponsored by Senators Pridemore and Zarelli)

AN ACT Relating to the Vancouver national historic reserve; adding new sections to chapter 27.34 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

SB 5079 by Senators Marr, Kline and McCaslin; by request of Court Of Appeals

AN ACT Relating to including supreme court and court of appeals commissioners to solemnize marriages; and amending RCW 26.04.050.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 5088 by Senators Haugen, Swecker and Shin

AN ACT Relating to vehicles boarding ferries; and adding a new section to chapter 46.61 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

SSB 5183 by Senate Committee on Higher Education (originally sponsored by Senators Hatfield, Roach, Pridemore, Poulsen, Holmquist, Sheldon, Fairley, Keiser, Kline, Kilmer, Hobbs, Kauffman, Rasmussen and Kohl-Welles)

AN ACT Relating to cost savings on course materials for students at community and technical colleges; and amending RCW 28B.10.590.

Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

SSB 5263 by Senate Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance (originally sponsored by Senators Franklin, Hobbs, Berkey and Hatfield; by request of Insurance Commissioner)

AN ACT Relating to medical malpractice closed claim reporting; and amending RCW 48.140.020.

Referred to Committee on Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection.

SSB 5288 by Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education (originally sponsored by Senators Kohl-Welles, Murray, McAuliffe, Weinstein, Shin and Rasmussen)

AN ACT Relating to including cyberbullying in school district harassment prevention policies; and amending RCW 28A.300.285.

Referred to Committee on Education.

SSB 5336 by Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections (originally sponsored by Senators Murray, Kohl-Welles, Fairley, Prentice, Regala, Oemig, Tom, Kline, Hobbs, Pridemore, Keiser, Berkey, Franklin, Brown, Weinstein, Rockefeller, Poulsen, Fraser, Jacobsen, Spanel and McAuliffe)

AN ACT Relating to protecting individuals in domestic partnerships by granting certain rights and benefits; amending RCW 41.05.065, 7.70.065, 70.02.050, 11.07.010, 11.94.080, 68.32.020, 68.32.030, 68.32.040, 68.32.060, 68.32.110, 68.32.130, 68.50.100, 68.50.101, 68.50.105, 68.50.160, 68.50.200, 68.50.550, 11.04.015, 11.28.120, 4.20.020, 4.20.060, and 11.94.010; adding a new section to chapter 43.07 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 41.05 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 70.58 RCW; and adding a new chapter to Title 26 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 5382 by Senators Kauffman, Prentice, McAuliffe, Marr, Hobbs, Rasmussen, Regala, Franklin, Keiser, Shin and Kohl-Welles

AN ACT Relating to record checks for employees and applicants for employment at bureau of Indian affairs-funded schools; and amending RCW 28A.400.303 and 28A.400.305.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

SB 5402 by Senators Kilmer, Delvin, Shin and Rockefeller; by request of Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board

AN ACT Relating to private vocational school programs; amending RCW 28C.10.020, 28C.10.050, and 28C.10.120; and making appropriations.

Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

ESSB 5450 by Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education (originally sponsored by Senators Rasmussen, McAuliffe, Tom and Keiser)

AN ACT Relating to students with disabilities; adding a new section to chapter 28A.155 RCW; creating new sections; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Education.

SSB 5481 by Senate Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications (originally sponsored by Senators Oemig, Delvin, Rockefeller, Fraser and Regala)

AN ACT Relating to conservation measures in performance-based contracting; and amending RCW 39.35A.010, 39.35A.020, 39.35A.030, and 39.35C.010.

Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.

ESSB 5497 by Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education (originally sponsored by Senators McAuliffe, Holmquist, Rasmussen, Oemig, Pridemore, Zarelli, Weinstein, Eide, Hobbs, Keiser, Fraser, Hewitt, Tom, Kauffman, Clements, Hargrove, Kilmer, Franklin, Kohl-Welles and Shin; by request of Superintendent of Public Instruction)

AN ACT Relating to dropout prevention, intervention, and retrieval; adding new sections to chapter 28A.175 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Education.

ESB 5508 by Senators Kilmer, Zarelli, Hatfield, Schoesler, Holmquist, Kastama, Tom, Sheldon, Shin and Rasmussen

AN ACT Relating to economic development project permitting; amending RCW 43.155.070, 43.160.060, 39.102.040, 43.160.230, 43.42.010, 43.131.401, and 43.131.402; creating a new section; making an appropriation; and providing expiration dates.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

E2SSB 5627 by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators McAuliffe, Clements, Tom, Weinstein, Rockefeller, Oemig, Kastama, Hobbs, Pridemore, Eide, Franklin, Shin, Regala, Marr, Murray, Spanel, Hargrove, Kline, Kilmer, Haugen, Kohl-Welles and Rasmussen)

AN ACT Relating to basic education funding; creating new sections; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Education.

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 except for HOUSE BILL NO. 2377 which was held on First Reading.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

March 3, 2007

HB 1001 Prime Sponsor, Representative Lovick: Combating auto theft. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The third substitute bill be substituted therefor and the third substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Darneille and Kagi.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1030 Prime Sponsor, Representative Takko: Enhancing the penalty for eluding a police vehicle. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1035 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morris: Addressing the purchase of anaerobic digestion power. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Anderson.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1036 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morris: Regarding the purchase of renewable energy by public entities. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Schual-Berke; Seaquist and P. Sullivan.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Dunn; Haler; Hinkle; Kretz; McDonald; Priest and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 1088 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dickerson: Improving delivery of children's mental health services. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Haler and Kretz.

March 2, 2007

HB 1129 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dickerson: Providing excise tax relief for zoos. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Conway; Ericks; McIntire; Roach and Santos.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 1139 Prime Sponsor, Representative McDermott: Modifying the provisions of the local sales and use tax that is credited against the state sales and use tax. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Conway; Ericks; McIntire and Santos.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 1161 Prime Sponsor, Representative B. Sullivan: Modifying local excise tax provisions on the sale of real property. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended.

On page 2, beginning on line 16, after "city" strike all material through "82.14.030(2)" on line 17

On page 2, line 21, after "price." insert "The tax rate imposed by a city under this subsection must be reduced by the rate of tax imposed by the county under the authority of RCW 82.14.030(2)."

Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Conway; Ericks; McIntire and Santos.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 1181 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ericks: Modifying the powers and funding of the forensic investigations council. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Conway; Ericks; McIntire and Santos.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1186 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schual-Berke: Modifying provisions on judicial campaigns. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Haigh; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Schual-Berke; Seaquist and P. Sullivan.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 1211 Prime Sponsor, Representative Chase: Providing sales and use tax exemptions for solar hot water components. Reported by Committee on Finance

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 1260 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Establishing contribution rates in the Washington state patrol retirement system. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Armstrong; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Eddy; Ericksen; Hailey; Hankins; Hudgins; Kristiansen; Lovick; Rodne; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Springer; B. Sullivan; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace and Wood.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1272 Prime Sponsor, Representative Roach: Changing identity theft provisions. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 1277 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kelley: Expanding competitive local infrastructure financing tools projects. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Conway; Ericks; McIntire and Santos.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 1280 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ericks: Providing for the use of the school district capital projects funds for technology. Reported by Committee on Capital Budget

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Education. Signed by Representatives Fromhold, Chairman; Ormsby, Vice Chairman; Newhouse, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Blake; Chase; Dunshee; Eickmeyer; Flannigan; Goodman; Hankins; Hasegawa; Kelley; Orcutt; Pedersen; Schual-Berke; Sells; Strow and Upthegrove.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives McDonald, Ranking Minority Member; Newhouse, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Hankins; McCune; Orcutt; Pearson and Skinner.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1287 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Modifying foster children placement provisions. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

March 1, 2007

HB 1289 Prime Sponsor, Representative Clibborn: Authorizing the issuance of enhanced drivers' licenses and identicards to facilitate crossing the Canadian border. Reported by Committee on Transportation

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1303 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dickerson: Encouraging the use of cleaner energy. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Anderson; Buri; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chandler; Haler; Hinkle and Kretz.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1333 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hinkle: Concerning child welfare protections. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

March 5, 2007

HB 1359 Prime Sponsor, Representative Miloscia: Creating an affordable housing for all program. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Housing. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 1369 Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Modifying requirements for voter-approved regular property tax levies. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Ericks; McIntire and Santos.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 1374 Prime Sponsor, Representative Upthegrove: Creating the Puget Sound partnership. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Select Committee on Puget Sound. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 1376 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ericks: Providing a sales and use tax exemption for the nonhighway use of propane by farmers. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Conway; Ericks; Roach and Santos.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; McIntire.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 1401 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pettigrew: Regarding the acquisition of land for affordable housing. Reported by Committee on Capital Budget

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Housing. Signed by Representatives Fromhold, Chairman; Ormsby, Vice Chairman; McDonald, Ranking Minority Member; Newhouse, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Blake; Chase; Dunshee; Eickmeyer; Flannigan; Goodman; Hankins; Hasegawa; Kelley; McCune; Orcutt; Pearson; Pedersen; Schual-Berke; Sells; Skinner; Strow and Upthegrove.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1422 Prime Sponsor, Representative Roberts: Addressing children and families of incarcerated parents. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Human Services. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Dunn; Haler and Kretz.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 1426 Prime Sponsor, Representative Clibborn: Modifying the administration of fuel taxes. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Appleton; Armstrong; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Eddy; Hankins; Hudgins; Lovick; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Springer; B. Sullivan; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace and Wood.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ericksen; Hailey; Kristiansen and Rodne.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 1435 Prime Sponsor, Representative P. Sullivan: Modifying provisions relating to public facilities districts. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Conway; Ericks and Santos.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; McIntire and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 1443 Prime Sponsor, Representative Grant: Creating a public utility tax deduction for the transportation of agricultural commodities. Reported by Committee on Finance

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives McIntire.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 1450 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sells: Modifying provisions that exempt housing for very low-income households from taxation. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Conway; Ericks; McIntire and Santos.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 1451 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ericks: Modifying the taxation of temporary staffing services. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ericks; Roach and Santos.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Conway and McIntire.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1456 Prime Sponsor, Representative Green: Providing backup for mental health professionals doing home visits. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1461 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morrell: Addressing manufactured/mobile home community registrations and dispute resolution. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Housing. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Buri; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Chandler; Dunn; Haler and Kretz.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 1474 Prime Sponsor, Representative Darneille: Revising the interest rate on legal financial obligations. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Grant; Haigh; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Linville; McDermott; McIntire; Pettigrew; Schual-Berke; Seaquist and P. Sullivan.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1497 Prime Sponsor, Representative Wallace: Increasing the operating fee waiver authority for Central Washington University. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1503 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Regarding injured worker medical rights. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Commerce & Labor. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Schual-Berke; Seaquist and P. Sullivan.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 1508 Prime Sponsor, Representative Orcutt: Providing an exemption from business and occupation tax for the resale of natural or manufactured gas by consumers. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Conway; Ericks; McIntire; Roach and Santos.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 1512 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hasegawa: Increasing the amount the treasurer may use for the linked deposit program. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Conway; Ericks; McIntire; Roach and Santos.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 1513 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kessler: Modifying provisions relating to the excise taxation of forest products businesses. Reported by Committee on Finance

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 1515 Prime Sponsor, Representative P. Sullivan: Allowing owners of property enrolled in a current use property tax program to transfer the property between one another or to withdraw the property on the death of the owner, without penalty. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Conway; Ericks; McIntire and Santos.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1548 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pettigrew: Creating the individual and family services program for people with developmental disabilities. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Human Services. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 1549 Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Exempting wholesale sales of bulk unprocessed milk from the business and occupation tax. Reported by Committee on Finance

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 1554 Prime Sponsor, Representative B. Sullivan: Providing excise tax relief for aerospace product development businesses. Reported by Committee on Finance

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 1557 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rodne: Providing a business and occupation tax credit for the purchase of alternative power generation devices to operate gasoline service station pumps. Reported by Committee on Finance

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 1566 Prime Sponsor, Representative Van De Wege: Modifying the rural county tax credit. Reported by Committee on Finance

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Hasegawa, Vice Chairman;

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1569 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cody: Reforming the health care system in Washington state. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Health Care & Wellness. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Dunn; Haler and Kretz.

March 3, 2007

HB 1580 Prime Sponsor, Representative Takko: Consolidating designated forest lands and open space timber lands for ease of administration. Reported by Committee on Finance

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1592 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hurst: Revising provisions relating to the indeterminate sentence review board. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Anderson and Chandler.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1595 Prime Sponsor, Representative Appleton: Expanding the protection of shellfish in Puget Sound. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Select Committee on Puget Sound. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Haler; Hinkle; Kretz and McDonald.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 1625 Prime Sponsor, Representative DeBolt: Regulating motorcycles at traffic control signals. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong; Campbell; Eddy; Ericksen; Hailey; Hankins; Lovick; Rodne; Rolfes; Sells; Springer; B. Sullivan; Upthegrove; Wallace and Wood.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Appleton; Hudgins; Kristiansen and Simpson.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1627 Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Creating the office of farmland preservation. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Haler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Dunn; Hinkle and Kretz.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 1636 Prime Sponsor, Representative Simpson: Creating a regional transfer of development rights program. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Local Government. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Hinkle; Kretz; McDonald; Priest and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 1649 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fromhold: Authorizing the purchase of an increased benefit multiplier for past judicial service for judges in the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Buri; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Anderson; Chandler and Kretz.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1651 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fromhold: Creating the boating activities program. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Anderson and Dunn.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1656 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rolfes: Establishing the Puget Sound scientific research account. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 1675 Prime Sponsor, Representative Santos: Providing certain public notices in a language other than English. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 1677 Prime Sponsor, Representative Quall: Creating the outdoor education and recreation grant program for schools and others. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Education. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 1695 Prime Sponsor, Representative Eddy: Restoring the business and occupation tax credit for high technology research and development spending. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Conway; Ericks; McIntire; Roach and Santos.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Conway and McIntire.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 1705 Prime Sponsor, Representative Barlow: Creating health sciences and services authorities. Reported by Committee on Finance

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1716 Prime Sponsor, Representative Roberts: Supporting educational achievement for children in foster care. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Anderson.

March 5, 2007

HB 1733 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Modifying provisions relating to state community justice facilities. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Human Services. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 1746 Prime Sponsor, Representative Orcutt: Exempting certain historic property leased to counties from property taxation. Reported by Committee on Finance

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 1761 Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Accelerating the cleanup of Puget Sound and hazardous waste and waste sites in the state. Reported by Committee on Capital Budget

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Fromhold, Chairman; Ormsby, Vice Chairman; McDonald, Ranking Minority Member; Newhouse, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Blake; Chase; Dunshee; Eickmeyer; Flannigan; Goodman; Hankins; Hasegawa; Kelley; McCune; Orcutt; Pearson; Pedersen; Schual-Berke; Sells; Skinner; Strow and Upthegrove.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 1768 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ericks: Authorizing a local real estate excise tax to be used for the maintenance and operation of parks. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Conway; Ericks; McIntire and Santos.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 1779 Prime Sponsor, Representative Wallace: Creating the GET ready for math and science scholarship program. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Higher Education. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 1796 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Providing a property tax exemption for nonprofit small business incubators. Reported by Committee on Finance

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 1806 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pedersen: Limiting the use of high hazard pesticides on school facilities. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Select Committee on Environmental Health. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Schual-Berke; Seaquist and P. Sullivan.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1809 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morrell: Creating the Washington state patient safety act. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Health Care & Wellness. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Seaquist and P. Sullivan.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 1811 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pedersen: Regarding automatic sprinkler systems in nightclubs. Reported by Committee on Finance

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1825 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schual-Berke: Providing dedicated funding for public health services. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Health Care & Wellness. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Buri; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Chandler; Dunn and Kretz.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 1827 Prime Sponsor, Representative Santos: Requiring a tax expenditure report as part of the biennial budget documents. Reported by Committee on Finance

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1854 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dickerson: Revising background check requirements for the department of social and health services and the department of early learning. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 1858 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fromhold: Regarding the imposition of fees by transportation benefit districts. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Dickerson; Hankins; Hudgins; Lovick; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Springer; B. Sullivan; Takko; Upthegrove and Wood.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Armstrong; Campbell; Eddy; Ericksen; Hailey; Kristiansen; Rodne and Wallace.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1873 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ormsby: Changing the requirements for, and recoveries under, a wrongful injury or death cause of action. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Judiciary. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1880 Prime Sponsor, Representative Wallace: Creating the skills-based economic growth program. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Appropriations. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 1887 Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Allowing identicard renewal by mail or electronic commerce for individuals over the age of seventy. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Armstrong; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Eddy; Ericksen; Hailey; Hankins; Hudgins; Kristiansen; Lovick; Rodne; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Springer; B. Sullivan; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace and Wood.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 1891 Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Providing a business and occupation tax deduction for the sale of certain prescription drugs. Reported by Committee on Finance

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 1892 Prime Sponsor, Representative Goodman: Addressing the impoundment of vehicles parked on public streets by police officers. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Eddy; Hankins; Hudgins; Lovick; Rodne; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Springer; B. Sullivan; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace and Wood.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Armstrong; Ericksen; Hailey and Kristiansen.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 1896 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt: Creating the legislative gift center committee. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 1901 Prime Sponsor, Representative Grant: Concerning the sales and use taxation of repairs to farm machinery and equipment. Reported by Committee on Finance

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Hasegawa, Vice Chairman;

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 1902 Prime Sponsor, Representative Grant: Concerning the sales and use taxation of repairs to farm machinery and equipment. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ericks; Roach and Santos.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Conway and McIntire.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 1910 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ormsby: Modifying property tax exemption provisions relating to new and rehabilitated multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers to provide affordable housing requirements. Reported by Committee on Finance

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 1912 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Improving court hearings in dependency proceedings. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 1922 Prime Sponsor, Pedersen: Creating an independent youth housing program. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Housing. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

March 1, 2007

HB 1923 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt: Modifying requirements for motor vehicle transporter license applications. Reported by Committee on Transportation

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 1955 Prime Sponsor, Representative Wood: Establishing licensing requirements for certain vehicle dealers. Reported by Committee on Transportation

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 1957 Prime Sponsor, Representative Eddy: Regarding bond amounts for certain department of transportation highway construction contracts. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Armstrong; Campbell; Dickerson; Eddy; Ericksen; Hailey; Hankins; Lovick; Rodne; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Springer; B. Sullivan; Upthegrove; Wallace and Wood.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Hudgins and Kristiansen.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 1977 Prime Sponsor, Representative Quall: Regarding skill centers. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Education. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 1980 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kelley: Regarding the financial literacy public-private partnership. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Education. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives McIntire and Schual-Berke.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 1981 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunter: Concerning the excise taxation of electronically delivered financial information. Reported by Committee on Finance

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Hasegawa, Vice Chairman;

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 1992 Prime Sponsor, Representative Santos: Creating community preservation and development authorities. Reported by Committee on Finance

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 1993 Prime Sponsor, Representative Barlow: Modifying credentialing standards for counselors. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Health Care & Wellness. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Schual-Berke; Seaquist and P. Sullivan.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 1994 Prime Sponsor, Representative Curtis: Addressing overpayments received by courts. Reported by Committee on Finance

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 2004 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rolfes: Providing comprehensive membership of significant jurisdictions on the executive board of regional transportation planning organizations. Reported by Committee on Transportation

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 2008 Prime Sponsor, Representative Van De Wege: Creating a cooperative agreement relating to the timber harvest excise taxation of timber harvests within the Quinault Indian Reservation. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Conway; Ericks; McIntire and Santos.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 2015 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schual-Berke: Licensing genetic counselors. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Health Care & Wellness. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Buri; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 2017 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ericks: Designating state route number 527 as a highway of statewide significance. Reported by Committee on Transportation

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 2032 Prime Sponsor, Representative Takko: Concerning the tax deferral application process for fruit and vegetable processing and storage. Reported by Committee on Finance

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 2041 Prime Sponsor, Representative Jarrett: Clarifying goals, objectives, and responsibilities of certain transportation agencies. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Campbell; Dickerson; Eddy; Hankins; Hudgins; Lovick; Rodne; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Springer; B. Sullivan; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace and Wood.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong; Curtis; Ericksen; Hailey and Kristiansen.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 2048 Prime Sponsor, Representative O'Brien: Modifying the requirements for executing assignment and warranty of title when the purchaser or transferee is a dealer. Reported by Committee on Transportation

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 2053 Prime Sponsor, Representative Goodman: Providing for improved availability of motor vehicle fuel during power outages or interruptions in electrical service. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Ericks; McIntire and Santos.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Conway and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 2055 Prime Sponsor, Representative Flannigan: Concerning traumatic brain injuries. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Human Services. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Anderson.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 2098 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cody: Providing high quality, affordable health care to Washingtonians based on the recommendations of the blue ribbon commission on health care costs and access. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Health Care & Wellness. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Schual-Berke; Seaquist and P. Sullivan.

March 5, 2007

HB 2100 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cody: Establishing a statewide health resources strategy. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Health Care & Wellness. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Schual-Berke; Seaquist and P. Sullivan.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 2101 Prime Sponsor, Representative Jarrett: Addressing regional transportation commission findings and recommendations. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Armstrong; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Eddy; Ericksen; Hailey; Hankins; Kristiansen; Lovick; Rodne; Sells; Springer; B. Sullivan; Takko; Wallace and Wood.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Hudgins; Rolfes; Simpson and Upthegrove.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 2106 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kenney: Revising provisions for farm labor contractors. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; McDermott; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Schual-Berke; Seaquist and P. Sullivan.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 2111 Prime Sponsor, Representative Williams: Making the governor the public employer of adult family home providers. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Commerce & Labor. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Haler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Buri; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Haigh; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist and P. Sullivan.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Chandler; Grant; Kretz and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 2115 Prime Sponsor, Representative Newhouse: Creating the heritage barn preservation program. Reported by Committee on Capital Budget

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 2134 Prime Sponsor, Representative Van De Wege: Authorizing port district fire fighter membership in the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 2. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Haler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Hinkle and Kretz.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 2136 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fromhold: Creating the improving core subject instruction for all students pilot program. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 2146 Prime Sponsor, Representative Seaquist: Providing for the transfer of sales and use taxes on toll projects to reduce the amount of the project. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Conway; Ericks; McIntire; Roach and Santos.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 2158 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hasegawa: Concerning the sales of vehicles and associated services to nonresidents of Washington. Reported by Committee on Finance

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 2164 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dunshee: Requiring approval from state institutions of higher education to locate new or rehabilitated multiple-unit housing within the boundaries of a campus facilities master plan for property tax exemption purposes. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Conway; Ericks; McIntire and Santos.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 2176 Prime Sponsor, Representative Lantz: Revising provisions involving court interpreters. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Judiciary. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Haler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Buri; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Chandler and Kretz.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 2208 Prime Sponsor, Representative Wallace: Modifying window tint requirements and penalties. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Eddy; Ericksen; Hailey; Hankins; Hudgins; Kristiansen; Lovick; Rodne; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Springer; B. Sullivan; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace and Wood.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton and Armstrong.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 2217 Prime Sponsor, Representative Orcutt: Modifying provisions concerning the use of tax exempt property by noneligible entities for certain organizations. Reported by Committee on Finance

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 2219 Prime Sponsor, Representative Orcutt: Regarding forest practices regulations that apply to small forest landowners. Reported by Committee on Capital Budget

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources. Signed by Representatives Fromhold, Chairman; Ormsby, Vice Chairman; McDonald, Ranking Minority Member; Newhouse, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Blake; Chase; Dunshee; Eickmeyer; Flannigan; Goodman; Hankins; Hasegawa; Kelley; McCune; Orcutt; Pearson; Pedersen; Schual-Berke; Sells; Skinner; Strow and Upthegrove.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 2220 Prime Sponsor, Representative Lantz: Regarding shellfish. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Select Committee on Puget Sound. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Dunn; Hinkle and Kretz.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 2256 Prime Sponsor, Representative Darneille: Establishing the family prosperity act. Reported by Committee on Finance

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 2275 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kessler: Regarding funding of state parks. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 2284 Prime Sponsor, Representative Green: Addressing the training of and collective bargaining over the training of care providers. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Commerce & Labor. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Haler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Hinkle; Kretz and McDonald.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 2289 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ericks: Creating a task force to study streamlining state information services. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass without the amendments by the Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 3, 2007

HB 2304 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morrell: Providing for the issuance of a certificate of need for certain cardiac care services. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 2325 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kenney: Creating the community development fund. Reported by Committee on Capital Budget

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Fromhold, Chairman; Ormsby, Vice Chairman; Blake; Chase; Dunshee; Eickmeyer; Flannigan; Goodman; Hankins; Hasegawa; Kelley; McCune; Pedersen; Schual-Berke; Sells; Skinner; Strow and Upthegrove.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives McDonald, Ranking Minority Member; Newhouse, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Orcutt and Pearson.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 2330 Prime Sponsor, Representative Grant: Concerning the tax on cleaning up radioactive waste and other byproducts of weapons production and nuclear research and development. Reported by Committee on Finance

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; McIntire.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 2331 Prime Sponsor, Representative Simpson: Funding qualifying projects through the urban corridor program of the transportation improvement board. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Armstrong; Campbell; Dickerson; Eddy; Hankins; Hudgins; Lovick; Rodne; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Springer; B. Sullivan; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace and Wood.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Curtis; Ericksen; Hailey and Kristiansen.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 2332 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunter: Concerning the levies by school districts. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Conway; Ericks; McIntire and Santos.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 2335 Prime Sponsor, Representative Priest: Exempting certain amateur radio repeaters from leasehold excise taxes. Reported by Committee on Finance

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 2338 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fromhold: Terminating the job development fund program. Reported by Committee on Capital Budget

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 2344 Prime Sponsor, Representative Wallace: Preserving rail corridors. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Armstrong; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Eddy; Ericksen; Hailey; Hankins; Hudgins; Kristiansen; Lovick; Rodne; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Springer; B. Sullivan; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace and Wood.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 2351 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sells: Establishing a state tax policy that prohibits employers claiming certain tax incentives from requiring employees to participate in certain communications about political, religious, or labor organizing matters. Reported by Committee on Finance

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2007

HB 2353 Prime Sponsor, Representative McDermott: Regarding passenger-only ferry service. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Armstrong; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Eddy; Hailey; Hankins; Hudgins; Lovick; Rodne; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Springer; B. Sullivan; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace and Wood.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Ericksen and Kristiansen.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 2357 Prime Sponsor, Representative McIntire: Allowing a school district to transfer certain revenue into the district's capital projects account. Reported by Committee on Capital Budget

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Fromhold, Chairman; Ormsby, Vice Chairman; McDonald, Ranking Minority Member; Newhouse, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Blake; Chase; Dunshee; Eickmeyer; Flannigan; Goodman; Hankins; Hasegawa; Kelley; McCune; Orcutt; Pearson; Pedersen; Schual-Berke; Sells; Skinner; Strow and Upthegrove.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 2358 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rolfes: Regarding state ferries. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Campbell; Dickerson; Eddy; Hailey; Hudgins; Lovick; Rodne; Rolfes; Sells; Springer; B. Sullivan; Takko; Upthegrove and Wood.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Armstrong; Ericksen; Hankins; Kristiansen; Simpson and Wallace.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 2366 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dunshee: Requiring oversight of state agency housing decisions. Reported by Committee on Capital Budget

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 2367 Prime Sponsor, Representative Roach: Enhancing the security of drivers' licenses. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Armstrong; Campbell; Eddy; Ericksen; Hailey; Hankins; Hudgins; Kristiansen; Lovick; Rodne; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Springer; B. Sullivan; Upthegrove; Wallace and Wood.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 5, 2007

HB 2368 Prime Sponsor, Representative Santos: Concerning the municipal business and occupation tax. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Ericks; McIntire; Roach and Santos.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Conway.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 2, 2007

HB 2373 Prime Sponsor, Representative McCune: Enhancing school bus driver safety. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong; Campbell; Eddy; Ericksen; Hailey; Hankins; Kristiansen; Lovick; Rodne; Rolfes; Springer; B. Sullivan; Upthegrove and Wallace.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Appleton; Hudgins; Sells; Simpson and Wood.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

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 the following bills which were placed on the Second Reading calendar:

HOUSE BILL NO. 1088,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1287,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1333,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1569,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1716,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1922,

HOUSE BILL NO. 2098,

There being no objection, the House advanced to the eighth order of business.

There being no objection, the Committee on Appropriations was relieved of further consideration of the following bills, and the bills were referred to the Committee on Rules for second reading:

HOUSE BILL NO. 1146,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1147,

HOUSE BILL NO. 2191,

There being no objection, the Committee on Finance was relieved of further consideration of HOUSE BILL NO. 1899 and the bill was referred to the Committee on Rules for second reading.

There being no objection, the Committee on Rules was relieved of the following bills, and the bills were placed on the Second Reading calendar:

HOUSE BILL NO. 1131,

HOUSE BILL NO. 1334,

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

There being no objection, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., March 6, 2007, the 58th Day of the Regular Session.

FRANK CHOPP, Speaker

RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk