SEVENTY-FOURTH DAY
NOON SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, March 22, 2007
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Owen. No roll call was taken.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
MOTION
There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the first order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
March 20, 2007
HB 1000 Prime Sponsor, Kessler: Adding porphyria to the list of disabilities for special parking privileges. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Holmquist, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Spanel and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
SHB 1002 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Modifying the sales and use taxation of vessels. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2007
ESHB 1024 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Select Committee on Environmental Health: Phasing out the use of polybrominated diphenyl ethers. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Marr, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Delvin, Holmquist, Honeyford and Morton
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2007
SHB 1039 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Select Committee on Environmental Health: Allowing the department of ecology to issue opinions for a portion of a facility under the model toxics control act. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Delvin, Fraser, Holmquist, Honeyford, Marr, Morton, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2007
SHB 1045 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Maintaining the ability of the board of natural resources to determine the deduction of proceeds from transactions on state lands managed by the department of natural resources. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Morton, Stevens and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Hargrove
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 20, 2007
ESHB 1047 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Modifying provisions affecting alcohol content in food products and confections. Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning alcohol content in food products and confections. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Clements, Franklin, Hewitt, Holmquist and Murray
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
HB 1049 Prime Sponsor, Fromhold: Concerning the Vancouver national historic reserve. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline, Pridemore, Roach and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 21, 2007
HB 1077 Prime Sponsor, Blake: Modifying requirements concerning the public disclosure of sensitive fish and wildlife information. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Hargrove, Morton, Poulsen, Spanel, Stevens and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2007
SHB 1082 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Requiring that certain shellfish and seaweed harvest license be available for inspection. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Hargrove, Morton, Poulsen, Spanel, Stevens and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2007
ESHB 1131 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating the passport to college promise program. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Berkey, Delvin and Schoesler
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 20, 2007
EHB 1217 Prime Sponsor, Hinkle: Establishing standards for clubhouse rehabilitation services. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Carrell, Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2007
HB 1229 Prime Sponsor, Sullivan, B.: Correcting references to the state wildlife account. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Hargrove, Morton, Poulsen, Spanel, Stevens and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2007
SHB 1233 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Addressing specified disease, hospital confinement, or other fixed payment insurance. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Carrell, Fairley, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Marr, Parlette and Pflug
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2007
2SHB 1242 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating a voluntary adult family home certification program. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Fairley, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Marr, Parlette and Pflug
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Carrell
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
SHB 1258 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government: Changing the disbursement of funds by air pollution control agencies. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline, Pridemore, Roach and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
SHB 1266 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Determining death benefits for public employees. Revised for 1st Substitute: Addressing death benefits for public employees. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
SHB 1276 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade: Creating a public-private tourism partnership. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Management
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Clements, Kauffman, Shin and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 20, 2007
2SHB 1277 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Expanding competitive local infrastructure financing tools projects. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Management
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Clements, Kauffman, Shin and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 19, 2007
SHB 1312 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Modifying provisions concerning transportation providers. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Berkey, Clements, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Pflug, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
HB 1313 Prime Sponsor, Eddy: Transferring the authority to intervene on behalf of railroad shippers to the department of transportation. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Spanel and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 19, 2007
HB 1343 Prime Sponsor, Takko: Adding a physical examination requirement for certificate of ownership applications. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Berkey, Clements, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Pflug, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 19, 2007
HB 1344 Prime Sponsor, Lovick: Providing a window tint exemption for law enforcement vehicles. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Berkey, Clements, Holmquist, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Pflug, Sheldon, Spanel and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
HB 1349 Prime Sponsor, Condotta: Authorizing the sale by spirit, beer, and wine licensees of malt liquor in containers that are capable of holding four gallons or more and are registered in accordance with RCW 66.28.200. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Clements, Franklin, Hewitt, Holmquist and Murray
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
HB 1370 Prime Sponsor, Green: Regarding public workers excluded from prevailing wages on public works provisions. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Clements, Franklin, Hewitt, Holmquist and Murray
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
HB 1371 Prime Sponsor, Appleton: Addressing traffic infractions involving rental vehicles. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Berkey, Clements, Delvin, Eide, Holmquist, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, Spanel and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
HB 1377 Prime Sponsor, Pettigrew: Changing provisions affecting the placement of children. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Carrell, Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 20, 2007
HB 1430 Prime Sponsor, Pettigrew: Clarifying how cities, towns, counties, public corporations, and port districts may participate in the federal new markets tax credit program. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Management
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Clements, Kauffman, Shin and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
HB 1431 Prime Sponsor, Goodman: Changing certificate of discharge requirements. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Carrell, Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2007
HB 1447 Prime Sponsor, Morrell: Providing for temporary management in boarding homes. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Carrell, Fairley, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Marr, Parlette and Pflug
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 21, 2007
HB 1505 Prime Sponsor, Clibborn: Regarding physician assistants determining disability for special parking privileges. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Carrell, Fairley, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Marr, Parlette and Pflug
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
SHB 1508 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications: Providing an exemption from business and occupation tax for the resale of natural or manufactured gas by consumers. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
SHB 1513 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Modifying provisions relating to the excise taxation of forest products businesses. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
HB 1543 Prime Sponsor, Buri: Authorizing the use of local retail taxes to finance economic development officers. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Management
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Clements, Kauffman, Shin and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
SHB 1565 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services: Revising provisions relating to public access to child in need of services and at-risk youth hearings. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Carrell, Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2007
HB 1644 Prime Sponsor, Kenney: Modifying health care eligibility provisions for part-time academic employees of community and technical colleges. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Berkey, Delvin and Schoesler
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2007
HB 1645 Prime Sponsor, Pedersen: Authorizing the administrator of the health care authority to administer grants on behalf of the authority. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Carrell, Fairley, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Marr, Parlette and Pflug
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
HB 1680 Prime Sponsor, Hunter: Addressing transfers of service credit for emergency medical technicians under the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system plan 2. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2007
HB 1813 Prime Sponsor, Kelley: Changing the name of the interagency committee for outdoor recreation to the recreation and conservation funding board. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Hargrove, Poulsen, Spanel, Stevens and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Morton
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
HB 1852 Prime Sponsor, Green: Modifying treatment records provisions. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Carrell, Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2007
SHB 1929 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications: Authorizing utilities to engage in environmental mitigation efforts. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Marr, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Delvin, Holmquist and Honeyford. Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Morton
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
HB 1940 Prime Sponsor, Schindler: Requiring state agencies to notify local governments of proposed land dispositions. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline, Pridemore, Roach and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
HB 1972 Prime Sponsor, Ross: Regarding proceeds from irrigation district foreclosure sales. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline, Pridemore, Roach and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
ESHB 1981 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Concerning the excise taxation of electronically delivered financial information. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
2SHB 1992 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Creating community preservation and development authorities. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Management
MAJORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Clements, Kauffman, Shin and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.
March 20, 2007
SHB 2008 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs: Creating a cooperative agreement relating to the timber harvest excise taxation of timber harvests within the Quinault Indian Reservation. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Carrell, Fairley, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Tom and Zarelli
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland and Schoesler
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
HB 2090 Prime Sponsor, Dickerson: Adding the director of the department of early learning to the family policy council. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Carrell, Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2007
SHB 2103 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications: Modifying the competitive classification of telecommunications services. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Delvin, Fraser, Holmquist, Honeyford, Marr, Morton, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
SHB 2158 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Concerning the sales of vehicles and associated services to nonresidents of Washington. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Parlette, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Tom and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2007
2SHB 2256 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Establishing the family prosperity act. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Hatfield, Parlette and Schoesler
Passed to Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Management.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
March 21, 2007
SGA 9196 MICHAEL WORTHY, appointed October 12, 2006, for the term ending September 30, 2012, as Member, Board of Regents, Washington State University. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Berkey, Delvin and Schoesler
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2007
SGA 9262 KIRSTIN HAUGEN, appointed January 20, 2007, for the term ending September 30, 2010, as Member, Board of Trustees, Cascadia Community College District No. 30. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Berkey, Delvin and Schoesler
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, all measures listed on the Standing Committee Report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of House Bill No. 1049, House Bill No. 1377 and House Bill No. 1447 which were referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the fourth order of business.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
March 22, 2007
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Speaker has signed:
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1289,
and the same is herewith transmitted.
RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk
SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT
The President signed:
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1289,
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
AN ACT Relating to fiscal matters.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to fiscal matters.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to revenue.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to revenue.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to state government.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to state government.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to human services.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to human services.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to natural resources.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to natural resources.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to K-12 education.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to K-12 education.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to higher education.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to higher education.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to retirement.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to retirement.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
Senator Shin moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8648
By Senators Shin, Kastama, Kilmer, Berkey, Morton, Schoesler, Rasmussen, Keiser, Honeyford, Tom, Holmquist, Jacobsen, Sheldon, Hobbs, Oemig, Swecker, Marr, Roach, Prentice, Haugen, Zarelli, Regala, Eide, Pridemore and Hargrove
WHEREAS, The most critical stages of vision development occur in the first year of a child's life; and
WHEREAS, Undetected eye and vision problems can lead to permanent vision impairment or loss, and can contribute to a decrease in a child's quality of life; and
WHEREAS, Early detection of vision problems is the best way to treat and prevent permanent vision impairment; and
WHEREAS, The American Optometric Association and The Vision Care Institute of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., have partnered to create InfantSEE®, a no-cost public health program developed to provide professional eye care for infants nationwide; and
WHEREAS, In the state of Washington, there are over 250 participating optometric doctors who have already seen over 1000 infants under this program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate commend the profession of Optometry and the members of the Optometric Physicians of Washington for dedicating their expertise and services to the infants of the state of Washington; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate encourage parents to schedule an InfantSEE® assessment for their infants; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Washington State Senate, Dr. Brett Bence, and the InfantSEE® program.
Senator Shin spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8648.
The motion by Senator Shin carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced optometric physicians, Dr. Beth Kneib, Dr. Sandford Berry, Dr. Brett Bence and Dr. Judy Balzer who were seated in the gallery.
MOTION
Senator Eide moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8658
By Senators Fairley, Spanel, Jacobsen, Fraser, Pridemore and Regala
WHEREAS, The Lake Forest Park Community Wildlife Habitat Project is a volunteer program that teaches people how to certify and maintain their backyards as wildlife sanctuaries; and
WHEREAS, Certified habitats include landscaping for wildlife-friendly environments that offer food, water, cover, and places for wildlife to raise offspring; and
WHEREAS, The 159 backyards certified through this program are helping to make Lake Forest Park a better place for songbirds, butterflies, and other wildlife species, and are encouraging volunteerism and community pride; and
WHEREAS, Participation includes Lake Forest Park residents Senator Darlene Fairley and Representative Ruth Kagi, among others; both Lake Forest Park elementary schools; businesses; the Department of Fish and Wildlife; the National Wildlife Federation; the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation; and other nonprofit organizations; and
WHEREAS, The city of Lake Forest Park is to be congratulated for its recognition as only the third city in Washington, and the 21st city in the nation certified through the National Wildlife Federation's Community Wildlife Habitat Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize the outstanding efforts of the Lake Forest Park Community Wildlife Habitat Project and the city of Lake Forest Park for the support and organization of wildlife conservation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the coordinator of the Lake Forest Park Project, Libby Fiene, and to David Hutchison, the Mayor of Lake Forest Park.
Senator Eide spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8658.
The motion by Senator Eide carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
At 12:11 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2007.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate