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SIXTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION

 

 

THIRTY SEVENTH DAY

 

 

House Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, February 17, 2009

 

        The House was called to order at 9:55 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding).

 

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

 

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

 

HB 2230 by Representatives Angel, Seaquist, Finn, Nelson, Dammeier, Walsh, Anderson and Bailey

 

AN ACT Relating to changing the name of the Washington state ferries to the Washington state marine highway system; amending RCW 47.60.015, 47.04.250, 47.56.030, 47.56.032, 47.56.860, 47.60.135, 47.60.140, 47.60.145, 47.60.170, 47.60.290, 47.60.310, 47.60.335, 47.60.500, 47.60.505, 47.60.530, 47.60.560, 47.60.649, 47.60.680, 47.60.800, 47.60.814, 47.61.010, 49.46.010, and 82.70.010; and creating a new section.

 

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 2231 by Representatives Miloscia and Priest

 

AN ACT Relating to authorizing a property tax levy to reimburse taxing districts for property taxes refunded under chapter 84.69 RCW and property taxes abated under RCW 84.70.010; amending RCW 84.55.070; adding a new section to chapter 84.69 RCW; and creating a new section.

 

Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

HB 2232 by Representatives Hinkle, Pearson, Hope, O'Brien, Klippert, McCune, Kelley and Kristiansen

 

AN ACT Relating to imposing a minimum fine for furnishing liquor to a minor; amending RCW 66.44.270; and prescribing penalties.

 

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

 

HB 2233 by Representatives Hinkle, Pearson, Hope, O'Brien, Klippert, McCune, Morrell and Kristiansen

 

AN ACT Relating to driving under the influence of liquor or drugs while transporting a person under age eighteen; adding a new section to chapter 46.61 RCW; and prescribing penalties.

 

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

 

HB 2234 by Representatives Takko and Blake


 

AN ACT Relating to creating a sentence for treatment program for juvenile offenders; amending RCW 13.40.0357; reenacting and amending RCW 13.40.0357; adding a new section to chapter 13.40 RCW; creating a new section; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.

 

Referred to Committee on Human Services.

 

HB 2235 by Representative Blake

 

AN ACT Relating to improving water management; amending RCW 43.27A.130; reenacting and amending RCW 90.14.140; adding a new section to chapter 90.54 RCW; creating a new section; and recodifying RCW 43.27A.130.

 

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

 

HB 2236 by Representatives Condotta, Chandler, Crouse, Kelley and Kristiansen

 

AN ACT Relating to providing relief from unemployment contribution payments; amending RCW 50.29.025; creating a new section; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.

 

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

 

HB 2237 by Representatives Condotta, Rolfes, McCune, Blake, Upthegrove, Armstrong, Dunshee, Short, Warnick, Eddy, Chase, Takko, Pearson, Hinkle, Appleton, Ericksen, Bailey, Finn, Seaquist, Herrera, Kristiansen, Crouse and Nelson

 

AN ACT Relating to improving boating programs; adding a new section to chapter 79A.05 RCW; and creating new sections.

 

Referred to Committee on Ecology & Parks.

 

HB 2238 by Representatives Rodne, Anderson, Roach and Ericksen

 

AN ACT Relating to establishing a financing policy to build the state route number 520 floating bridge first using previously allocated funding; amending RCW 47.56.785, 47.01.412, and 47.01.417; amending 2008 c 270 s 1 (uncodified); adding a new section to chapter 47.01 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 47.56 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

 

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 2239 by Representatives Wallace, Sells and Kenney

 

AN ACT Relating to creating a state student loan program with a dedicated revenue source; and creating a new section.

 

Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

 

HB 2240 by Representatives Haler and Santos

 

AN ACT Relating to compensation of the presidents of the four-year institutions of higher education; and amending RCW 28B.20.130, 28B.30.150, 28B.35.120, and 28B.40.120.

 

Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

 

HB 2241 by Representatives Kenney, Conway, Chase, Morrell and Wood

 

AN ACT Relating to protecting the long-term viability of Washington's agricultural economy; and creating a new section.

 

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

 

HB 2242 by Representatives Kenney, Probst, Maxwell, Hunt, Liias, Ormsby, Kelley, Sullivan, Hasegawa, Quall, White and Chase

 

AN ACT Relating to creating a department of commerce; amending RCW 43.330.007, 43.330.010, 43.330.020, 43.330.092, 43.330.094, 43.330.125, 43.330.135, 43.330.167, 43.330.170, 43.330.210, 43.330.240, 43.330.250, 43.330.280, 43.330.290, 43.330.300, 43.330.900, 19.260.020, 19.280.020, 19.285.030, 35.105.010, 36.70A.030, 39.86.110, 43.17.010, 43.17.020, 43.21F.025, 43.31.455, 43.31.522, 43.31.800, 43.31C.010, 43.105.020, 43.155.020, 43.157.010, 43.168.020, 43.185.020, 43.185A.010, 43.185B.010, 43.185C.010, 43.325.010, 43.336.010, 43.338.010, 43.360.010, 43.362.010, 43.365.010, 59.21.010, 59.22.020, 70.103.020, 70.125.030, 70.164.020, 70.190.010, 80.36.005, 80.80.010, and 82.73.010; reenacting and amending RCW 42.17.2401 and 43.160.020; creating a new section; decodifying RCW 43.330.005 and 43.330.904; providing an effective date; providing expiration dates; and declaring an emergency.

 

Referred to Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade.

 

HB 2243 by Representatives Hunt, Ormsby and Wood

 

AN ACT Relating to water cleanup planning and implementation; and adding a new section to chapter 90.48 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

 

HB 2244 by Representative Haigh

 

AN ACT Relating to a comprehensive restructuring of education finance and programs; and creating new sections.

 

Referred to Committee on Education Appropriations.

 


HJM 4013       by Representatives Kenney, Green, Cody, Dickerson, Darneille, Kessler, Kagi, Chase, Morrell and Santos

 

Urging adoption of a treaty fighting discrimination against women.

 

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

 

ESSB 5288     by Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections (originally sponsored by Senators Hargrove, Stevens, Regala and Shin)

 

AN ACT Relating to the supervision of offenders; amending RCW 9.94A.501, 9.94A.501, 9.95.210, 9.95.214, 9.95.220, and 9.92.060; amending 2008 c 231 s 6 (uncodified); reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.030 and 9.95.204; creating a new section; repealing RCW 9.95.206 and 9.95.212; repealing 2008 c 231 s 60 (uncodified); providing an effective date; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.

 

Referred to Committee on Human Services.

 

        There being no objection, the bills and memorial listed on the day’s introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.

        

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

February 13, 2009

HB 1015 Prime Sponsor, Representative Simpson: Prohibiting the sale or distribution of certain novelty lighters. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Condotta, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler; Crouse; Green; Moeller and Williams.

 

Referred to Committee on General Government Appropriations.

 

February 13, 2009

HB 1055 Prime Sponsor, Representative Moeller: Requiring workers to have licenses, certificates, or permits in their possession when performing work in certain construction trades. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Condotta, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler; Crouse; Green; Moeller and Williams.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 11, 2009

HB 1131 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kenney: Concerning the Washington state economic development commission. Reported by Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Kenney, Chair; Maxwell, Vice Chair; Chase; Liias; Probst and Sullivan.

 

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

 

Referred to Committee on General Government Appropriations.

 

February 13, 2009

HB 1135 Prime Sponsor, Representative McCoy: Exempting agricultural anaerobic digesters from solid waste handling permitting. Reported by Committee on Ecology & Parks

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Upthegrove, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Short, Ranking Minority Member; Chase; Dickerson; Dunshee; Eddy; Finn; Hudgins; Kretz; Kristiansen; Morris and Shea.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative Orcutt.

 

Referred to Committee on General Government Appropriations.

 

February 12, 2009

HB 1141 Prime Sponsor, Representative Liias: Concerning a sales and use tax rebate for materials and services related to the construction of affordable housing. Reported by Committee on Local Government & Housing

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Miloscia; Springer; Upthegrove; White and Williams.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Angel, Ranking Minority Member; Cox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ericksen and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

February 10, 2009

HB 1152 Prime Sponsor, Representative Williams: Providing notification stickers to drivers with certain disabilities or impairments. Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chair; Liias, Vice Chair; Roach, Ranking Minority Member; Rodne, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong; Campbell; Cox; Dickerson; Eddy; Ericksen; Finn; Herrera; Johnson; Klippert; Kristiansen; Moeller; Rolfes; Sells; Shea; Simpson; Springer; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace; Williams and Wood.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 12, 2009

HB 1173 Prime Sponsor, Representative Miloscia: Creating programs to increase affordable housing and end homelessness. Reported by Committee on Local Government & Housing

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Miloscia; Springer; Upthegrove; White and Williams.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Angel, Ranking Minority Member; Cox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ericksen and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on General Government Appropriations.

 

February 11, 2009

HB 1208 Prime Sponsor, Representative Takko: Concerning property tax administration. Reported by Committee on Local Government & Housing

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Angel, Ranking Minority Member; Cox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ericksen; Miloscia; Short; Springer and White.

 

Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

February 13, 2009

HB 1215 Prime Sponsor, Representative Wood: Modifying motor vehicle warranty provisions. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Green; Moeller and Williams.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Condotta, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler and Crouse.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 10, 2009

HB 1225 Prime Sponsor, Representative Liias: Clarifying the effect of special fuel taxes on publicly owned or operated urban passenger transportation systems. Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chair; Liias, Vice Chair; Roach, Ranking Minority Member; Rodne, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong; Campbell; Dickerson; Eddy; Finn; Johnson; Moeller; Sells; Simpson; Springer; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace; Williams and Wood.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Cox; Ericksen; Herrera; Klippert; Kristiansen; Rolfes and Shea.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 13, 2009

HB 1276 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Placing symphony orchestras, operas, and performing arts theaters under the jurisdiction of the public employment relations commission for purposes of collective bargaining. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Crouse; Green; Moeller and Williams.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Condotta, Ranking Minority Member and Chandler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 13, 2009

HB 1309 Prime Sponsor, Representative Green: Regarding dental hygiene. Reported by Committee on Health Care & Wellness

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chair; Driscoll, Vice Chair; Ericksen, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey; Green; Herrera; Hinkle; Kelley; Moeller; Morrell and Pedersen.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 13, 2009

HB 1312 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sells: Eliminating the exclusive authority of the University of Washington and Washington State University to offer certain engineering courses. Reported by Committee on Higher Education

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Wallace, Chair; Sells, Vice Chair; Anderson, Ranking Minority Member; Schmick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Angel; Carlyle; Driscoll; Haler; Hasegawa and White.

 

Referred to Committee on Education Appropriations.

 

February 13, 2009

HB 1319 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sullivan: Prohibiting school district employees from using public assets for private gain. Reported by Committee on Education

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Quall, Chair; Probst, Vice Chair; Priest, Ranking Minority Member; Hope, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Cox; Dammeier; Hunt; Johnson; Liias; Maxwell; Orwall; Santos and Sullivan.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 13, 2009


HB 1326 Prime Sponsor, Representative Blake: Establishing a license limitation program for harvest and delivery of Pacific sardines into the state. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Blake, Chair; Jacks, Vice Chair; Chandler, Ranking Minority Member; Smith, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Kretz; Liias; McCoy; Nelson; Ormsby; Pearson and Warnick.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 13, 2009

HB 1327 Prime Sponsor, Representative Blake: Creating the fish and wildlife equipment revolving account. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Blake, Chair; Jacks, Vice Chair; Chandler, Ranking Minority Member; Smith, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Kretz; Liias; McCoy; Nelson; Ormsby; Pearson and Warnick.

 

Referred to Committee on General Government Appropriations.

 

February 12, 2009

HB 1378 Prime Sponsor, Representative Green: Providing a city sales and use tax to fund the acquisition and processing of land designated as a clear zone area by the federal government. Reported by Committee on Local Government & Housing

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Angel, Ranking Minority Member; Cox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ericksen; Miloscia; Short; Upthegrove; White and Williams.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative Springer.

 

Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

February 11, 2009

HB 1379 Prime Sponsor, Representative Seaquist: Regarding moratoria and other interim official controls adopted under the shoreline management act. Reported by Committee on Local Government & Housing

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Angel, Ranking Minority Member; Miloscia; Springer and White.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Cox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ericksen and Short.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 12, 2009

HB 1408 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morrell: Establishing minimum standards for victim impact panels. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Pedersen, Chair; Goodman, Vice Chair; Rodne, Ranking Minority Member; Shea, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Flannigan; Kelley; Kirby; Ormsby; Roberts; Ross and Warnick.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 13, 2009

HB 1412 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Concerning health benefit plan coverage of neurodevelopmental therapies. Reported by Committee on Health Care & Wellness

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chair; Driscoll, Vice Chair; Green; Hinkle; Kelley; Moeller; Morrell and Pedersen.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Ericksen, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey and Herrera.

 

Referred to Committee on Health & Human Services Appropriations.

 

February 13, 2009

HB 1434 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Creating a spirits, beer, and wine nightclub license and eliminating the cap on spirits, beer, and wine restaurant licenses. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Condotta, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler; Crouse; Green; Moeller and Williams.

 

Referred to Committee on General Government Appropriations.

 

February 13, 2009

HB 1435 Prime Sponsor, Representative Condotta: Modifying licensing provisions for cigarettes and tobacco products. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Condotta, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler; Crouse; Green; Moeller and Williams.

 

Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

February 11, 2009

HB 1457 Prime Sponsor, Representative Nelson: Limiting the authority of boundary review boards. Reported by Committee on Local Government & Housing


 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Ericksen; Miloscia; Springer and White.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Angel, Ranking Minority Member; Cox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member and Short.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 13, 2009

HB 1462 Prime Sponsor, Representative Williams: Regarding malt liquor sold by beer and/or wine specialty shops. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Condotta, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler; Crouse; Green; Moeller and Williams.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 12, 2009

HB 1488 Prime Sponsor, Representative Miloscia: Restricting the release of persons from state institutions. Reported by Committee on Local Government & Housing

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Angel, Ranking Minority Member; Cox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ericksen; Miloscia; Short; Springer; Upthegrove; White and Williams.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 12, 2009

HB 1495 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pettigrew: Providing real estate excise tax exemptions to stabilize neighborhoods. Reported by Committee on Local Government & Housing

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Angel, Ranking Minority Member; Miloscia; Short; Springer; Upthegrove; White and Williams.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Cox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member and Ericksen.

 

Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

February 11, 2009

HB 1496 Prime Sponsor, Representative Roberts: Changing the membership to the state interoperability executive committee. Reported by Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Hurst, Chair; O'Brien, Vice Chair; Pearson, Ranking Minority Member; Klippert, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Goodman; Kirby and Ross.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 13, 2009

HB 1515 Prime Sponsor, Representative Driscoll: Allowing electronic approval of vital records. Reported by Committee on Health Care & Wellness

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chair; Driscoll, Vice Chair; Ericksen, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey; Green; Herrera; Hinkle; Kelley; Moeller; Morrell and Pedersen.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 11, 2009

HB 1532 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rolfes: Authorizing water-sewer districts to construct, condemn and purchase, add to, maintain, and operate systems for wastewater reclamation. Reported by Committee on Local Government & Housing

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Angel, Ranking Minority Member; Cox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ericksen; Miloscia; Short; Springer and White.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 12, 2009

HB 1553 Prime Sponsor, Representative Takko: Addressing claims for damages against the state and local governmental entities. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Pedersen, Chair; Goodman, Vice Chair; Rodne, Ranking Minority Member; Shea, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Flannigan; Kelley; Kirby; Ormsby and Roberts.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Ross and Warnick.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 11, 2009

HB 1561 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morrell: Authorizing certain areas in cities or towns to annex to a fire protection district. Reported by Committee on Local Government & Housing

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Angel, Ranking Minority Member; Cox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ericksen; Miloscia; Short; Springer and White.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


 

February 12, 2009

HB 1572 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt: Adopting all mail voting. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunt, Chair; Appleton, Vice Chair; Flannigan; Hurst and Miloscia.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Armstrong, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander and Newhouse.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 11, 2009

HB 1583 Prime Sponsor, Representative Alexander: Modifying provisions relating to county auditors. Reported by Committee on Local Government & Housing

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Angel, Ranking Minority Member; Cox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ericksen; Miloscia; Short; Springer and White.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 12, 2009

HB 1605 Prime Sponsor, Representative Springer: Requiring cooperation when planning to accommodate projected population growth and the resulting development needs under the growth management act. Reported by Committee on Local Government & Housing

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Angel, Ranking Minority Member; Cox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ericksen; Miloscia; Short; Springer; Upthegrove; White and Williams.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 12, 2009

HB 1621 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kirby: Regulating the business practices of consumer loan companies for compliance with the secure and fair enforcement for mortgage licensing act of 2008. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Kirby, Chair; Kelley, Vice Chair; Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; Parker, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Hurst; McCoy; Nelson; Roach; Rodne; Santos and Simpson.

 

Referred to Committee on General Government Appropriations.

 

February 12, 2009

HB 1624 Prime Sponsor, Representative Appleton: Authorizing internet voting for service voters and overseas voters. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunt, Chair; Appleton, Vice Chair; Armstrong, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Flannigan; Hurst; Miloscia and Newhouse.

 

Referred to Committee on General Government Appropriations.

 

February 13, 2009

HB 1626 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kretz: Regarding wildlife interactions. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Blake, Chair; Jacks, Vice Chair; Chandler, Ranking Minority Member; Smith, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Kretz; Ormsby; Pearson and Warnick.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives McCoy and Nelson.

 

Referred to Committee on General Government Appropriations.

 

February 12, 2009

HB 1639 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunter: Regarding investment expenses of counties. Reported by Committee on Local Government & Housing

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Angel, Ranking Minority Member; Cox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ericksen; Miloscia; Short; Springer; White and Williams.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair and Upthegrove.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 12, 2009

HB 1653 Prime Sponsor, Representative Simpson: Clarifying the integration of shoreline management act policies with the growth management act. Reported by Committee on Local Government & Housing

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Miloscia; Springer; Upthegrove; White and Williams.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Angel, Ranking Minority Member; Cox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member and Ericksen.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 13, 2009


HB 1680 Prime Sponsor, Representative Green: Limiting the exceptions to the prohibition on mandatory overtime for employees of health care facilities. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Crouse; Green; Moeller and Williams.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Condotta, Ranking Minority Member and Chandler.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 12, 2009

HB 1696 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kenney: Concerning tax relief to promote employer-assisted housing. Reported by Committee on Local Government & Housing

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Miloscia; Springer; Upthegrove; White and Williams.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Angel, Ranking Minority Member; Cox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ericksen and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

February 13, 2009

HB 1714 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cody: Concerning health insurance. Reported by Committee on Health Care & Wellness

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chair; Driscoll, Vice Chair; Green; Kelley; Moeller; Morrell and Pedersen.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Ericksen, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey; Herrera and Hinkle.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 12, 2009

HB 1727 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pedersen: Expanding the rights and responsibilities of state registered domestic partners. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Pedersen, Chair; Goodman, Vice Chair; Flannigan; Kelley; Kirby; Ormsby and Roberts.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Rodne, Ranking Minority Member; Shea, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ross and Warnick.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 12, 2009

HB 1728 Prime Sponsor, Representative Takko: Regarding the issuance of checks by joint operating agencies and public utility districts. Reported by Committee on Local Government & Housing

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Angel, Ranking Minority Member; Cox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ericksen; Miloscia; Short; Springer and White.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 11, 2009

HB 1760 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ormsby: Creating a five-member option for civil service commissions for sheriffs' offices. Reported by Committee on Local Government & Housing

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Angel, Ranking Minority Member; Cox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ericksen; Miloscia; Short; Springer and White.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 13, 2009

HB 1762 Prime Sponsor, Representative Santos: Increasing parental and community involvement in public education. Reported by Committee on Education

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Quall, Chair; Probst, Vice Chair; Priest, Ranking Minority Member; Hope, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Cox; Dammeier; Hunt; Johnson; Liias; Maxwell; Orwall; Santos and Sullivan.

 

Referred to Committee on Education Appropriations.

 

February 13, 2009

HB 1813 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt: Regarding establishing and meeting graduation and reengagement goals. Reported by Committee on Education

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Quall, Chair; Probst, Vice Chair; Priest, Ranking Minority Member; Hope, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Cox; Dammeier; Hunt; Johnson; Liias; Maxwell; Orwall; Santos and Sullivan.

 

Referred to Committee on Education Appropriations.

 

February 13, 2009

HB 1824 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rodne: Requiring the adoption of policies for the management of concussion and head injury in youth sports. Reported by Committee on Education

 


MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Quall, Chair; Probst, Vice Chair; Priest, Ranking Minority Member; Hope, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Cox; Dammeier; Hunt; Johnson; Liias; Maxwell; Orwall; Santos and Sullivan.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 12, 2009

HB 1825 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rodne: Identifying specific facilities planning requirements under the growth management act. Reported by Committee on Local Government & Housing

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Angel, Ranking Minority Member; Cox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ericksen; Miloscia; Short; Springer; Upthegrove; White and Williams.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 13, 2009

HB 1841 Prime Sponsor, Representative White: Adding a faculty member to the governing board of each four-year institution of higher education. Reported by Committee on Higher Education

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Wallace, Chair; Sells, Vice Chair; Anderson, Ranking Minority Member; Schmick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Angel; Driscoll; Haler; Hasegawa and White.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative Carlyle.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 13, 2009

HB 1879 Prime Sponsor, Representative Jacks: Providing for the delivery of educational services to children who are deaf and hearing impaired. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Kagi, Chair; Roberts, Vice Chair; Haler, Ranking Minority Member; Walsh, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Angel; Goodman and Seaquist.

 

Referred to Committee on Education Appropriations.

 

February 11, 2009

HB 1888 Prime Sponsor, Representative Springer: Repealing RCW 46.12.295. Reported by Committee on Local Government & Housing

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Angel, Ranking Minority Member; Cox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ericksen; Miloscia; Short; Springer and White.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 11, 2009

HB 1897 Prime Sponsor, Representative Simpson: Regarding assumption of water-sewer districts by cities. Reported by Committee on Local Government & Housing

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Angel, Ranking Minority Member; Cox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ericksen; Miloscia; Short; Springer and White.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 13, 2009

HB 1943 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Requiring recommendations for preparation and professional development for the early learning and school-age program workforce. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Kagi, Chair; Roberts, Vice Chair; Haler, Ranking Minority Member; Walsh, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Angel; Goodman and Seaquist.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 12, 2009

HB 1952 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kenney: Regarding the building communities fund program competitive process. Reported by Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Kenney, Chair; Maxwell, Vice Chair; Chase; Liias; Probst and Sullivan.

 

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

 

Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.

 

February 13, 2009

HJM 4003       Prime Sponsor, Representative Wallace: Petitioning the government of Turkey to respect the property rights and human rights of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunt, Chair; Appleton, Vice Chair; Armstrong, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Flannigan; Hurst and Miloscia.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 


February 13, 2009

HJM 4005       Prime Sponsor, Representative Santos: Requesting the Postal Service to issue a postage stamp commemorating Nisei veterans. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunt, Chair; Appleton, Vice Chair; Armstrong, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Flannigan; Hurst and Miloscia.

 

February 13, 2009

HCR 4403      Prime Sponsor, Representative Wallace: Providing for the 2008-2018 state comprehensive plan for workforce training. Reported by Committee on Higher Education

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Wallace, Chair; Sells, Vice Chair; Anderson, Ranking Minority Member; Schmick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Angel; Carlyle; Driscoll; Haler and White.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative Hasegawa.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

        There being no objection, the bills, memorials and resolution listed on the day's committee reports under the fifth order of business were referred to the committees so designated with the exception of HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4005 which was placed on the second reading calendar.

 

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

 

        There being no objection, the Committee on Health Care & Wellness was relieved of HOUSE BILL NO. 1147, and the bill was referred to the Committee on Finance.

 

        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., February 18, 2009, the 38th Day of the Regular Session.

 

FRANK CHOPP, Speaker

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk