TWENTY-THIRD DAY
NOON SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, February 5, 2008
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Owen. No roll call was taken.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Marr, 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
February 4, 2008
SB 6042 Prime Sponsor, Senator Franklin: Requiring a recess period for elementary school students. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6042 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; King; Brandland; Hobbs; Holmquist; Kauffman; McDermott; Rasmussen; Weinstein and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2008
SB 6251 Prime Sponsor, Senator Regala: Concerning the conservation of forest lands. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Rockefeller; Spanel; Stevens and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2008
SB 6275 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Granting authority for drainage district commissioners to implement drainage maintenance plans. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Schoesler; Jacobsen; Morton and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2008
SB 6366 Prime Sponsor, Senator McAuliffe: Creating the Saint Edward seminary building future uses assessment committee. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6366 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Rockefeller; Spanel; Stevens and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 4, 2008
SB 6419 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hatfield: Concerning fisheries buy-back programs. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Rockefeller; Spanel; Stevens and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2008
SB 6483 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hatfield: Enacting the local farms-healthy kids and communities act. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6483 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Jacobsen; Morton and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 4, 2008
SB 6805 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Promoting farmland preservation and environmental restoration through conservation markets. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6805 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Schoesler; Jacobsen; Morton and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 4, 2008
SB 6892 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Concerning the time limits of school impact fee expenditures. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 4, 2008
SB 6894 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Clarifying the definition of customer location for purposes of municipal business and occupation taxes. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 4, 2008
SB 6895 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Providing combat bonuses for veterans. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
February 4, 2008
SGA 9295 JOSEPH DOLEZAL, appointed on October 1, 2007, for the term ending September 30, 2011, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Centralia Community College District No. 12. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Delvin; Berkey; Schoesler and Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2008
SGA 9356 SASHA SLEIMAN, appointed on July 1, 2007, for the term ending June 30, 2008, as Member of the Higher Education Coordinating Board. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Delvin; Berkey; Schoesler and Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2008
SGA 9367 EMILY YIM, appointed on December 17, 2007, for the term ending September 30, 2012, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Edmonds Community College District No. 23. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Delvin; Berkey; Schoesler and Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Marr, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Marr, the Senate advanced to the third order of business.
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
January 7, 2008
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
RITA COLWELL, reappointed January 7, 2008, for the term ending October 1, 2011, as Member of The Life Sciences Discovery Fund Authority Board of Trustees.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Marr, the appointee listed on the Gubernatorial Appointment report was referred to the committee as designated.
MOTION
There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the fourth order of business.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
February 4, 2008
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed the following bills:
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1295,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1597,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1605,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 3053,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
February 4, 2008
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed the following bills:
THIRD SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2053,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 3144,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk
MOTION
There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 6913 by Senators Shin and Berkey
AN ACT Relating to increasing the membership of public transportation benefit area authorities; and amending RCW 36.57A.050.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
AN ACT Relating to the development of renewable fuels; adding a new section to chapter 19.112 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications.
AN ACT Relating to health insurance for service employees in the hospitality industry.
Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 6916 by Senators Holmquist and Schoesler
AN ACT Relating to certificates of need; and amending RCW 70.38.105.
Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 6917 by Senators Stevens, Kilmer, Regala and Honeyford
AN ACT Relating to the interaction of the streamlined sales and use tax legislation and the power of local governments to license and tax; amending RCW 35.22.280, 35.23.440, 35.27.370, and 35.102.050; and adding a new section to chapter 35A.21 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 6918 by Senators Rasmussen, Schoesler, Jacobsen, Morton, Shin, McCaslin and Franklin
AN ACT Relating to designating the cougar the official state mammal; adding a new section to chapter 1.20 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.
AN ACT Relating to prohibiting outdoor burning when an alternate technology or method of disposing of organic refuse is available, reasonably economical, and less harmful to the environment; and amending RCW 70.94.745.
Referred to Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS
SHB 1295 by House Committee on Select Committee on Puget Sound (originally sponsored by Representatives Eickmeyer and Upthegrove)
AN ACT Relating to water resource inventory area 14; and amending RCW 90.82.060.
Referred to Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications.
HB 1296 by Representatives Hunter and Anderson
AN ACT Relating to information technology projects; and amending RCW 43.88A.020, 43.105.160, 43.105.041, and 43.105.825.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.
ESHB 1453 by House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources (originally sponsored by Representatives Grant, Haler, Moeller, Hankins and Linville)
AN ACT Relating to changes in the point of diversion under a water right; and amending RCW 90.03.397.
Referred to Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications.
ESHB 1597 by House Committee on Commerce & Labor (originally sponsored by Representative Moeller)
AN ACT Relating to requiring workers to have licenses, certificates, or permits in their possession when performing plumbing, electrical, and conveyance work; amending RCW 18.106.020, 18.106.070, 18.106.090, 18.106.170, 19.28.271, 19.28.211, 19.28.231, 70.87.230, and 70.87.250; reenacting and amending RCW 19.28.161; creating new sections; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
SHB 1605 by House Committee on Select Committee on Puget Sound (originally sponsored by Representatives Eickmeyer, Haigh, Upthegrove, Blake, Lantz, Seaquist, Linville, Chase, Pedersen, Morris, Wood and Rolfes)
AN ACT Relating to the effect of extension of sewer services in aquatic rehabilitation zone one; amending RCW 36.70A.110; and adding a new section to chapter 36.70A RCW.
Referred to Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications.
3SHB 2053 by House Committee on Finance (originally sponsored by Representatives Goodman, Springer, O'Brien, Dunshee, Eddy, Blake, Lovick, Upthegrove, Green, Simpson and Hurst)
Providing for improved availability of motor vehicle fuel during power outages or interruptions in electrical service.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 2620 by Representatives Hurst, Ormsby, Morrell, Roach, Rolfes, Kelley and Simpson
AN ACT Relating to financial information; and amending RCW 19.200.010 and 63.14.123.
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance.
HB 3011 by Representatives Loomis, Rodne and Kelley
AN ACT Relating to safeguarding securities owned by insurers; amending RCW 48.13.450, 48.13.455, 48.13.460, 48.13.465, 48.13.475, and 48.13.490; and adding a new section to chapter 48.13 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance.
SHB 3053 by House Committee on Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection (originally sponsored by Representatives Kirby, Rodne, Simpson, Roach, Kelley, Sullivan, Conway and Ormsby)
AN ACT Relating to auto glass repair; and amending RCW 48.30.340.
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance.
SHB 3144 by House Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications (originally sponsored by Representatives Liias, Loomis, Hunt, Miloscia, Rolfes, Upthegrove, Linville, Green, VanDeWege, Morrell, Conway, Kelley, Nelson, Santos and Ormsby)
AN ACT Relating to improving outreach to consumers through creation of a consumer protection web site and information line; adding a new section to chapter 43.105 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Marr, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Marr, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
Senator Haugen moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8718
By Senator Haugen
WHEREAS, Puget Sound provides habitat for thousands of native species that the Beach Watchers work indefatigably to protect and study though education, citizen-science, and public awareness; and
WHEREAS, Each member of the Beach Watchers has given over 100 volunteer hours for scientific surveys, exploring the beaches, and talking with students and the public about our wonderful beaches; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Beach Watchers come from all across the Pacific Northwest including Clallam, Island, Jefferson, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties; and
WHEREAS, The members of Beach Watchers have done extensive work educating children and the general public during Sound Waters, and annual event for marine, nearshore, and environmental education with over 50 different presentations; and
WHEREAS, The members of Beach Watchers have educated over 24,500 people at workshops, presentations, fairs, festivals, aboard ferries, and at local beaches; and
WHEREAS, The members of Beach Watchers have contributed over 30,000 hours including over 700 days of on-the-ground research to educate our community about Pacific Northwest beaches; and
WHEREAS, The group has worked to monitor the biological health of Pacific Northwest beaches by collecting shoreline and coastal data, surveying shorelines, promoting beach etiquette, and assisting the National Marine Fisheries;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize the Beach Watchers for their dedication and service to our community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the members of the Beach Watchers.
Senator Haugen spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8718.
The motion by Senator Haugen carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
Senator Haugen moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8719
By Senator Haugen
WHEREAS, La Conner High School this past fall claimed the 2B State Championship volleyball title when the Braves capped an exciting season with a 3-1 game victory in the championship game at the Yakima Sundome; and
WHEREAS, Along with capturing the 2B State title, the Lady Braves, led by Coach Suzanne Marble, finished their storybook season with an impressive record of 19-1; and
WHEREAS, The winning of this year's 2B State title by La Conner represents the second year in a row the school has won the volleyball championship; and
WHEREAS, Hitter Cora Kellerman, due to her continued devotion and tenacity, was named Class 2B Most Valuable Player of the Year by the Associated Press All State First Team; and
WHEREAS, Setter Shelby Zanoni, due to her dedication and hard work, was named to the Class 2B Associated Press All State Honorable Mention; and
WHEREAS, Head Coach Suzanne Marble, due to her outstanding leadership, was named Class 2B Associated Press All State Coach of the Year; and
WHEREAS, The leadership demonstrated by the senior members of the Lady Braves volleyball team spurred the team on to victory; and
WHEREAS, La Conner High School students, staff, and the greater community provided continued support to the Lady Braves;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor the La Conner Braves for their second consecutive 2B State Volleyball Championship; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the La Conner School District Superintendent, La Conner High School Principal, and La Conner High School's Braves Volleyball Team Members and Coaches.
Senator Haugen spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8719.
The motion by Senator Haugen carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
At 12:08 p.m., on motion of Senator Marr, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 6, 2008.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate