{{49138}}                                                       SIXTIETH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION

SEVENTY THIRD DAY

House Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, March 21, 2007

       The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding). The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present.

       The flags were escorted to the rostrum by Boy Scouts and Venturers from around the State. The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) led the Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. Prayer was offered by Dr. Muhammad Ayub, Islamic Center of Olympia.

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

RESOLUTION

       HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-4649, by Representative Lovick

       WHEREAS, Marilyn Quincy has been an employee of the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) for 36 years; and

       WHEREAS, Quincy most recently served as the Service Coordinator of the Employment Security Department WorkFirst program for the Arlington, Everett, and Monroe offices; and

       WHEREAS, Quincy received Outstanding Employee of the Year in the Employment Security Department in 1990; and

       WHEREAS, Quincy served for 15 years as a commissioner for the Snohomish County Housing Authority; and

       WHEREAS, In 1993 Quincy was a founding member of the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee; and

       WHEREAS, The County Black Heritage Committee created the Nubian Jam Festival; and

       WHEREAS, Quincy chaired the Nubian Jam Festival event several years in a row; and

       WHEREAS, Quincy also served on the board of directors for the following organizations: M2 Job Therapy, YWCA Pathways for Women, and the Juvenile Justice Committee; and

       WHEREAS, Quincy has been exceedingly active in her church and other community service organizations for over 50 years; and

       WHEREAS, Quincy worked with Life Changes Ministry as a copresenter; and

       WHEREAS, Quincy traveled to Cahoma, Mississippi, to help build homes with Habitat for Humanity on three different occasions; and

       WHEREAS, In 2004 a community center in Marysville, formerly the Westwood Crossing Apartments, was renamed The Marilyn Quincy Community Center;

       NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize Marilyn Quincy as a hero in her community, applaud her outstanding achievements in her career in the Employment Security Department, and praise her lasting contributions to the quality of life in Snohomish County and Washington State.

       HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4649 was adopted.

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

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

March 20, 2007

SB 5142       Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Modifying the disbursement of funds by air pollution control agencies. Reported by Committee on Select Committee on Environmental Health

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Campbell, Chairman; Hudgins, Vice Chairman; Newhouse, Ranking Minority Member; Sump, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chase; Hailey; Hunt; Morrell and Wood.

       Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 19, 2007

SB 5332       Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Creating a statewide automated victim information and notification system. Reported by Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives O'Brien, Chairman; Hurst, Vice Chairman; Pearson, Ranking Minority Member; Ross, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Goodman and Lovick.

       Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

March 19, 2007

SB 5953       Prime Sponsor, Senator Eide: Increasing penalties for acts of domestic violence involving strangulation. Reported by Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives O'Brien, Chairman; Hurst, Vice Chairman; Pearson, Ranking Minority Member; Ross, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Goodman and Lovick.

       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.

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

       There being no objection, the House adjourned until 9:55 a.m., March 22, 2007, the 74th Day of the Regular Session.

FRANK CHOPP, Speaker

RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk