FORTY-THIRD DAY
NOON SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Monday, February 25, 2008
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by the President Pro Tempore. 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
February 22, 2008
SHB 1032 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications: Creating a sustainable energy trust. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Fraser; Oemig; Pridemore and Regala.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Honeyford, Holmquist and Morton.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator and Hatfield.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2008
SHB 1141 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Human Services: Modifying diversion records provisions. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland and Carrell.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2008
HB 1149 Prime Sponsor, Representative O'Brien: Eliminating advance property tax payments for binding site plans. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; Kline and McDermott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2008
SHB 1346 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Allowing the exclusion of certain people from licensed gambling premises. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; Hewitt; King; Murray and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2008
HB 1493 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hudgins: Clarifying the definition of development activity in respect to construction by a regional transit authority. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Holmquist; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer; King; Pflug; Sheldon and Spanel.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Benton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2008
SHB 1605 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Select Committee on Puget Sound: Regarding the extension of sewer services in aquatic rehabilitation zone one. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Fraser; Hatfield; Holmquist; Morton; Oemig; Pridemore and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2008
HB 1923 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt: Modifying requirements for motor vehicle transporter license applications. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Benton; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Holmquist; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer; King; Pflug; Sheldon and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2008
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
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Benton; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Holmquist; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer; King; Pflug; Sheldon and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2008
HB 2090 Prime Sponsor, Representative 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; Stevens; Brandland and Carrell.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2008
SHB 2337 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications: Regarding services provided by television reception improvement districts. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Fraser; Hatfield; Holmquist; Morton and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2008
HB 2436 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rolfes: Allowing crime victims to submit input to the department of corrections regarding whether an offender should be placed into work release. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland and Carrell.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2008
HB 2478 Prime Sponsor, Representative McCoy: Addressing the custody of children of parents deployed in the military. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland and Carrell.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2008
HB 2489 Prime Sponsor, Representative Moeller: Increasing raffle ticket prices. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Hewitt; King and Murray.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2008
HB 2492 Prime Sponsor, Representative Takko: Modifying the date for establishing school district boundaries for excess property tax levies. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; Kline and McDermott.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 22, 2008
SHB 2522 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Select Committee on Environmental Health: Regarding civil penalty provisions for on-site sewage disposal systems administered by local health jurisdictions. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications.
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Fraser; Hatfield; Oemig; Pridemore and Regala.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist and Morton.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Honeyford.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2008
HB 2558 Prime Sponsor, Representative Upthegrove: Exempting certain minor new construction associated with construction storm water general permits from SEPA. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Fraser; Hatfield; Holmquist; Morton; Oemig; Pridemore and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2008
HB 2656 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Correcting statutory references in the calculation of predecessor and successor employer contribution rates. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; Hewitt; King; Murray and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2008
SHB 2661 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Allowing for reasonable self-storage facility late fees. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; Hewitt; King; Murray and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2008
HB 2786 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kelley: Including level I offenders who fail to maintain registration as required by RCW 9A.44.130 to the statewide notification web site. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland and Carrell.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2008
HB 2813 Prime Sponsor, Representative Quall: Requiring an assessment of the need for teacher preparation programs for teachers of visually impaired and blind public school students. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; King; Brandland; Eide; Hobbs; Holmquist; Kauffman; McDermott; Oemig; Rasmussen and Weinstein.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2008
HB 2825 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Allowing certain alcohol permit holders to obtain alcohol in nonbeverage form directly from suppliers. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; Hewitt; King; Murray and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2008
HB 2850 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rolfes: Regarding Puget Sound scientific research. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Fraser; Hatfield; Holmquist; Morton and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2008
HB 2923 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hinkle: Providing an alternative method for weight tickets for transporting hay or straw. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Schoesler; Morton and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2008
HB 2941 Prime Sponsor, Representative Moeller: Concerning licensing fees under the explosives act. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Murray and Prentice.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist and King.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2008
SHB 3297 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Concerning professional athletics regulated by the department of licensing. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; King; Murray and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
February 21, 2008
SGA 9307 PAULA HAMMOND, appointed on November 5, 2007, for the term ending at the goverernors pleasure, as Secretary of the Department of Transportation. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Benton; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Holmquist; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer; King; Pflug; Sheldon and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the fourth order of business.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
February 22, 2008
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed the following bills:
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2878,
and the same is herewith transmitted.
BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
AN ACT Relating to using existing revenue sources for highway purposes; adding a new section to chapter 46.68 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.32 RCW; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SUPPLEMENTAL INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS
ESHB 2878 by House Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Representative Clibborn)
AN ACT Relating to transportation funding and appropriations; amending RCW 46.68.110; amending 2007 c 518 ss 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 501, 502, 503, and 713 (uncodified); adding new sections to 2007 c 518 (uncodified); making appropriations and authorizing capital improvements; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading and Supplemental Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
At 12:03 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon. Tuesday, February 26, 2008.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate