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.

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

February 5, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed:

SENATE BILL 5621

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5798

SENATE BILL 6103

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6211

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6213

SENATE BILL 6229

SENATE BILL 6243

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6273

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6345

and the same are herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoemann, Secretary

February 5, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed:

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5424

ENGROSSED SENATE BILL 5516

ENGROSSED SENATE BILL 6221

and the same are herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoemann, Secretary

INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING

HB 3178 by Representatives Carlyle, Anderson, Hunter, Rolfes, Eddy, Takko, Probst, Wallace, Maxwell, Van De Wege, Kelley, Green, Sullivan, Hudgins, Hope, Morrell, Springer, Ericks, Hunt, Goodman, Jacks and Finn

AN ACT Relating to creating efficiencies in the use of technology in state government; amending RCW 43.105.052 and 43.105.190; adding new sections to chapter 43.105 RCW; creating a new section; and repealing RCW 43.105.017.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 3179 by Representatives Springer and Ericks

AN ACT Relating to local excise tax provisions for counties and cities; amending RCW 82.14.450, 82.14.460, 82.14.340, 82.46.035, 82.12.010, 82.14.230, 9.46.113, and 67.28.1815; reenacting and amending RCW 82.46.035; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 36 RCW; repealing 2009 c 551 s 12 (uncodified); providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 3180 by Representative Anderson

AN ACT Relating to prioritizing basic education expenditures within the state appropriations process; amending RCW 28A.150.380; reenacting and amending RCW 28A.150.380; adding new sections to chapter 44.04 RCW; providing contingent effective dates; and providing an expiration date.

Held on First Reading.

HJR 4225 by Representative Anderson

Amending the Constitution to prioritize basic education expenditures within the state appropriations process.

Held on First Reading.

ESSB 5424 by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Parlette and Sheldon)

AN ACT Relating to interest rate and penalty provisions in the current use program; amending RCW 84.34.070; reenacting and amending RCW 84.34.108; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

ESB 5516 by Senators Franklin, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Regala, Fraser, Kauffman and Shin

AN ACT Relating to drug overdose prevention; amending RCW 18.130.180; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.535; adding a new section to chapter 69.50 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 18.130 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

SB 5621 by Senators Kline and Marr

AN ACT Relating to hearing examiner fees; and amending RCW 58.17.330.

Referred to Committee on Local Government & Housing.

SSB 5798 by Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care (originally sponsored by Senators Kohl-Welles, McCaslin, Keiser, Pflug and Kline)

AN ACT Relating to medical marijuana; and amending RCW 69.51A.005, 69.51A.010, 69.51A.030, and 69.51A.060.

Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.

SB 6103 by Senator Prentice

AN ACT Relating to the definition of gambling; and amending RCW 9.46.0237.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

SSB 6211 by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Haugen, Hatfield and Kohl-Welles)

AN ACT Relating to creating an agricultural scenic corridor within the scenic and recreational highway system; and amending RCW 47.39.010 and 47.39.020.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

SSB 6213 by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Haugen and Swecker)

AN ACT Relating to vehicles at railroad grade crossings; and amending RCW 46.61.350.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

ESB 6221 by Senator Fairley

AN ACT Relating to the clarifying and expanding participation in the Washington state local government investment pool; and amending RCW 43.250.010, 43.250.020, and 43.250.040.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

SB 6229 by Senators Schoesler and Ranker

AN ACT Relating to the dairy inspection program; amending RCW 15.36.551; and providing an expiration date.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

SB 6243 by Senators Fairley, Oemig, Swecker and McDermott

AN ACT Relating to eliminating provisions for filings at locations other than the public disclosure commission; amending RCW 42.17.040, 42.17.050, 42.17.060, 42.17.065, 42.17.067, 42.17.080, 42.17.100, 42.17.380, and 42.17.450; and repealing RCW 42.17.375 and 42.17.550.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

SSB 6273 by Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care (originally sponsored by Senators Swecker, Fairley, Keiser, Hatfield, Pflug, Stevens, Shin and McCaslin)

AN ACT Relating to insurance coverage of the sales tax for prescribed durable medical equipment and mobility enhancing equipment; and adding a new section to chapter 48.43 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.

SSB 6345 by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Eide, Regala, Delvin, Haugen, Kohl-Welles, Rockefeller, Keiser, Fairley, Kline, Tom and Fraser)

AN ACT Relating to the use of wireless communications devices while driving; and amending RCW 46.20.055, 46.20.075, 46.61.667, and 46.61.668.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

There being no objection, the bills and resolution listed on the day’s introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated, with the exception of HOUSE BILL NO. 3180 and HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4225 which were held on first reading.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

February 3, 2010

HB 2565 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ericksen: Mandating a twelve-hour impound hold on motor vehicles used by persons arrested for driving under the influence. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill by Committee on Judiciary 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; Driscoll; Eddy; Ericksen; Finn; Herrera; Johnson; Klippert; Kristiansen; Moeller; Morris; Rolfes; Sells; Shea; Springer; Takko; Upthegrove; Williams and Wood.