MORNING SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Friday, February 22, 2013
The Senate was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the President Pro Tempore. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President Pro Tempore that all Senators were present with the exception of Senator Hargrove.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard consisting of Pages Gabrielle Pennella and Isaac Kleisle-Murphy, presented the Colors. Pastor Jeff Adams of Paramount Christian Church of Lacey offered the prayer.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
MOTION
Pursuant to Rule 46, on motion of Senator Fain, and without objection, the Committee on Commerce & Labor was granted special leave to meet during the day’s floor session.
MOTION
There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the first order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 21, 2013
SB 5015 Prime Sponsor, Senator Benton: Including a child fourteen or younger in the aggravated first degree murder provisions. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Carrell, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson and Roach.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kohl-Welles.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5058 Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Concerning assault of a corrections officer, law enforcement officer, or other employee of a law enforcement agency. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5058 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Carrell, Vice Chair; Kline, Ranking Member; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5064 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Concerning persons sentenced for offenses committed prior to reaching eighteen years of age. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5064 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Carrell, Vice Chair; Pearson and Roach.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member and Kohl-Welles.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 20, 2013
SB 5078 Prime Sponsor, Senator Ericksen: Modifying the property tax exemption for nonprofit fairs. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5078 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5081 Prime Sponsor, Senator Ranker: Regarding unlawful trade in shark fins. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Smith, Vice Chair; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Parlette; Rolfes, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 20, 2013
SB 5149 Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Concerning crimes against pharmacies. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5178 Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Modifying organized retail theft provisions. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5178 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Carrell, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Kline, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5199 Prime Sponsor, Senator Ericksen: Concerning de facto changes in water rights for irrigation purposes that involved conversion to more efficient irrigation technologies. Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5199 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hatfield, Chair; Brown; Eide; Hobbs; Honeyford, Ranking Member; Schoesler and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5202 Prime Sponsor, Senator Chase: Creating the companion animal safety, population control, and spay/neuter assistance program. Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5202 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hatfield, Chair; Eide; Hobbs; Schoesler and Shin.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Brown; Honeyford, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5215 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Providing that health care professional licensees may not be required to participate in any public or private third-party reimbursement program. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5215 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Bailey; Cleveland; Ericksen; Frockt; Keiser, Ranking Member; Parlette and Schlicher.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5216 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rolfes: Addressing long-term care insurance. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Bailey; Cleveland; Ericksen; Frockt; Keiser, Ranking Member; Parlette and Schlicher.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5231 Prime Sponsor, Senator Sheldon: Ensuring hunter safety. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5231 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Smith, Vice Chair; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Parlette; Rolfes, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5233 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Establishing a training program for managers of manufactured housing communities. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5233 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Mullet, Vice Chair; Benton, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Nelson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5236 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Creating the uniform correction or clarification of defamation act. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Carrell, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 20, 2013
SB 5237 Prime Sponsor, Senator Dammeier: Establishing accountability for student performance in third grade. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5237 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 20, 2013
SB 5244 Prime Sponsor, Senator Litzow: Regarding school suspensions and expulsions. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5244 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Murray; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Padden.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5262 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Concerning the lodging tax. Reported by Committee on Trade & Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5262 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Smith, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Holmquist Newbry; Schlicher and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5267 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Concerning prior authorization for health care services. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5267 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Bailey; Cleveland; Ericksen; Frockt; Keiser, Ranking Member; Parlette and Schlicher.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5276 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Regarding the use of designated agricultural lands. Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hatfield, Chair; Brown; Eide; Hobbs; Honeyford, Ranking Member; Schoesler and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5280 Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Addressing criminal activities occurring at rental properties. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5280 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Carrell, Vice Chair; Pearson and Roach.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Ranking Member and Kohl-Welles.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Darneille.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5297 Prime Sponsor, Senator Braun: Concerning coal transition power. Reported by Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Ericksen, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Brown; Honeyford and Litzow.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Billig; Chase; Cleveland; Ranker, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5298 Prime Sponsor, Senator Braun: Regarding coal transition power. Reported by Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Ericksen, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Brown; Honeyford and Litzow.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Billig; Chase; Cleveland; Ranker, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5324 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Concerning mosquito abatement in storm water control retention ponds. Reported by Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5324 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Ericksen, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Billig; Brown; Chase; Cleveland; Honeyford; Litzow; Ranker, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5357 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Directing state investments of existing litter tax revenues under chapter 82.19 RCW in material waste management efforts without increasing the tax rate. Reported by Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5357 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Ericksen, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Billig; Brown; Chase; Cleveland; Honeyford; Litzow; Ranker, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5364 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Concerning court reporters, communication access real-time translation, and real-time captioning services. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5364 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Carrell, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5369 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Concerning the use of geothermal resources. Reported by Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5369 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Ericksen, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Billig; Brown; Chase; Cleveland; Honeyford; Litzow; Ranker, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5418 Prime Sponsor, Senator Bailey: Concerning county property tax levies. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5418 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun; Conway; Fraser; Hasegawa, Ranking Member and Rivers.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5424 Prime Sponsor, Senator Chase: Concerning paint stewardship. Reported by Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Ericksen, Chair; Billig; Chase; Cleveland; Litzow; Ranker, Ranking Member.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Brown.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5425 Prime Sponsor, Senator Benton: Concerning the entering of monetary judgments against defendants under the residential and manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant acts. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Benton, Ranking Member; Fain and Roach.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Mullet, Vice Chair; Hatfield and Nelson.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5426 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Concerning unlawful detainer. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5426 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Benton, Ranking Member; Fain; Hatfield and Roach.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Mullet, Vice Chair and Nelson.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5434 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Addressing the filing and public disclosure of health care provider compensation. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5434 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Bailey; Cleveland; Ericksen; Frockt; Keiser, Ranking Member; Parlette and Schlicher.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5437 Prime Sponsor, Senator Padden: Regarding boating safety. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5437 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Carrell, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 20, 2013
SB 5442 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hill: Protecting the state's interest in collecting deferred property taxes. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5442 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5443 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Creating greater efficiency in the offices of county assessors by allowing notification via electronic means. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun; Conway; Fraser; Hasegawa, Ranking Member and Rivers.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5449 Prime Sponsor, Senator Parlette: Addressing the Washington state health insurance pool. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5449 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Bailey; Ericksen; Parlette and Schlicher.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Cleveland; Frockt; Keiser, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5465 Prime Sponsor, Senator Dammeier: Concerning exemptions from licensure as a physical therapist. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Bailey; Cleveland; Ericksen; Frockt; Keiser, Ranking Member; Parlette and Schlicher.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5474 Prime Sponsor, Senator Mullet: Promoting state employee wellness and productivity. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Bailey; Cleveland; Ericksen; Frockt; Keiser, Ranking Member; Parlette and Schlicher.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5484 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Concerning assault in the third degree occurring in areas used in connection with court proceedings. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Carrell, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5503 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Concerning payment of delinquent property taxes. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5503 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun; Conway; Fraser; Hasegawa, Ranking Member and Rivers.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5516 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Establishing the criminal justice training commission firing range maintenance account. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Carrell, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5519 Prime Sponsor, Senator Bailey: Concerning planning measures to provide long-term care services and supports needs of the aging population. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5519 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Bailey; Cleveland; Ericksen; Frockt; Keiser, Ranking Member; Parlette and Schlicher.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5524 Prime Sponsor, Senator Cleveland: Authorizing Washington pharmacies to fill prescriptions written by physician assistants in other states. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5524 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Bailey; Cleveland; Ericksen; Frockt; Keiser, Ranking Member; Parlette and Schlicher.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5528 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Concerning the medical use of cannabis. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5528 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Bailey; Cleveland; Ericksen; Frockt; Keiser, Ranking Member; Parlette and Schlicher.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5529 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rivers: Creating a sales tax holiday for back-to-school clothing and supplies. Reported by Committee on Trade & Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Smith, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Chase, Ranking Member; Holmquist Newbry and Shin.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Schlicher.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5532 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rolfes: Requiring crisis intervention training for peace officers. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5532 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Carrell, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5540 Prime Sponsor, Senator Parlette: Expanding opportunities to purchase health care coverage from out-of-state carriers. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5540 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Bailey; Cleveland; Ericksen; Frockt; Keiser, Ranking Member; Parlette and Schlicher.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5543 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hatfield: Regarding state and private partnerships for managing salmonid hatcheries. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5543 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Smith, Vice Chair; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Parlette; Rolfes, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5544 Prime Sponsor, Senator Ranker: Requiring an online higher education transfer and student advising system. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5544 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Becker, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Frockt; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Member; McAuliffe and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5550 Prime Sponsor, Senator Padden: Concerning privileging and professional conduct reviews by health care professional review bodies. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Carrell, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5556 Prime Sponsor, Senator Darneille: Concerning missing endangered persons. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5556 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Carrell, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5562 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Concerning providers and facilities' participation in the provision of medical care or in the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment in accordance with a form developed by the department of health. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5562 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Bailey; Cleveland; Ericksen; Frockt; Keiser, Ranking Member; Parlette and Schlicher.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5568 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Concerning the disclosure of certain information when screening tenants. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5568 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Mullet, Vice Chair; Benton, Ranking Member; Fain; Hatfield and Nelson.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5596 Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Regarding certain lake management activities on lands owned by the state of Washington. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Smith, Vice Chair; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Parlette; Rolfes, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5601 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Concerning interpretation of state law regarding rebating practices by health care entities. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5601 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Bailey; Cleveland; Ericksen; Frockt; Keiser, Ranking Member; Parlette and Schlicher.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5605 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Addressing health plans provided through associations or member-governed groups. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5605 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Bailey; Ericksen and Parlette.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Keiser, Ranking Member.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Cleveland and Schlicher.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5615 Prime Sponsor, Senator Frockt: Concerning the health professional loan repayment and scholarship program. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5615 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Becker, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Frockt; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Member; McAuliffe and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5630 Prime Sponsor, Senator Bailey: Implementing recommendations of the adult family home quality assurance panel. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5630 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Bailey; Cleveland; Ericksen; Frockt; Keiser, Ranking Member; Parlette and Schlicher.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 20, 2013
SB 5633 Prime Sponsor, Senator Conway: Addressing the restrictions on collecting a pension in the public employees' retirement system for retirees returning to work in an ineligible position or a position covered by another state retirement system. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5653 Prime Sponsor, Senator Pearson: Promoting a balanced financing system for state parks programs and services in order to facilitate resource stewardship, interpretative activities, cultural events, and works of art in state parks. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5653 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Smith, Vice Chair; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Parlette; Rolfes, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5658 Prime Sponsor, Senator Ericksen: Concerning mercury-containing lights. Reported by Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Ericksen, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Brown; Honeyford and Litzow.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Chase.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Billig; Cleveland; Ranker, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5663 Prime Sponsor, Senator Pearson: Regarding derelict and abandoned vessels in state waters. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5663 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Smith, Vice Chair; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Parlette; Rolfes, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5664 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rivers: Establishing a process for the payment of impact fees through provisions stipulated in recorded covenants. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5664 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun; Hasegawa, Ranking Member and Rivers.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Conway and Fraser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5666 Prime Sponsor, Senator Dammeier: Concerning disclosure of information by health care quality improvement programs, quality assurance programs, and peer review committees. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Bailey; Ericksen and Parlette.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Cleveland; Frockt; Keiser, Ranking Member.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Schlicher.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5688 Prime Sponsor, Senator Braun: Simplifying definitions and classifications concerning state and local tax systems. Reported by Committee on Trade & Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5688 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Smith, Vice Chair; Baumgartner and Holmquist Newbry.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Schlicher.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5692 Prime Sponsor, Senator King: Concerning standby guardians and limited guardians. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Carrell, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5702 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Concerning aquatic invasive species. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5702 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Smith, Vice Chair; Hargrove; Hewitt and Parlette.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Rolfes, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5705 Prime Sponsor, Senator Brown: Concerning amounts received by taxing districts from property tax refunds and abatements. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5705 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun; Conway; Fraser; Hasegawa, Ranking Member and Rivers.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5712 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Encouraging community colleges to use, and inform students of the use of, multiple measures to determine the need for precollege courses. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Becker, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Frockt; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Member; McAuliffe and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5713 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Concerning self-supporting, fee-based programs at four-year institutions of higher education. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5713 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Becker, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Frockt; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Member; McAuliffe and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 20, 2013
SB 5736 Prime Sponsor, Senator Bailey: Concerning higher education operating efficiencies. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5760 Prime Sponsor, Senator Parlette: Providing compensation for commercial crop damage caused by bighorn sheep. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5760 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Smith, Vice Chair; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Parlette; Rolfes, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5766 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Improving relationships between agricultural producers and state regulatory staff. Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5766 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hatfield, Chair; Brown; Eide; Hobbs; Honeyford, Ranking Member; Schoesler and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5767 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hatfield: Concerning inspection of dairy cattle. Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5767 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hatfield, Chair; Brown; Eide; Hobbs; Honeyford, Ranking Member; Schoesler and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5784 Prime Sponsor, Senator Holmquist Newbry: Concerning the joint center for aerospace technology innovation. Reported by Committee on Trade & Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Smith, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Holmquist Newbry; Schlicher and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5786 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Requiring certain information in commercial fishing guide license applications. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5786 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Smith, Vice Chair; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Parlette; Rolfes, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5787 Prime Sponsor, Senator Bailey: Adding the chair of the student achievement council to the Washington higher education facilities authority. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Becker, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Frockt; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Member; McAuliffe and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5795 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hewitt: Advancing the deadline for approval of the redistricting plan. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun; Conway and Fraser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5796 Prime Sponsor, Senator Schoesler: Concerning emissions from certain emergency power sources. Reported by Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5796 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Ericksen, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Brown; Honeyford and Litzow.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Billig; Chase; Ranker, Ranking Member.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Cleveland.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5797 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Encouraging the establishment of effective specialty courts. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Carrell, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5802 Prime Sponsor, Senator Ranker: Developing recommendations to achieve the state's greenhouse gas emissions limits. Reported by Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5802 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Ericksen, Chair; Billig; Chase; Cleveland; Litzow; Ranker, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5805 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Concerning projects of statewide significance for economic development and transportation. Reported by Committee on Trade & Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Smith, Vice Chair; Baumgartner and Holmquist Newbry.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Chase, Ranking Member.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Schlicher and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5824 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Regarding the financing of irrigation district improvements. Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hatfield, Chair; Brown; Eide; Hobbs; Honeyford, Ranking Member; Schoesler and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5835 Prime Sponsor, Senator Tom: Concerning differential tuition. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5835 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Becker, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Frockt; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Member; McAuliffe and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5836 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Providing certainty for local governments on water resource decisions. Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5836 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hatfield, Chair; Brown; Hobbs; Honeyford, Ranking Member; Schoesler and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SJM 8007 Prime Sponsor, Senator Shin: Requesting Congress pass legislation imposing a fee on United States bound cargo when it crosses the Canadian border. Reported by Committee on Trade & Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Joint Memorial No. 8007 be substituted therefor, and the substitute joint memorial do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Smith, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Chase, Ranking Member; Holmquist Newbry; Schlicher and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SJR 8210 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hewitt: Amending the Constitution to advance the date for completion of the redistricting plan. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun; Conway and Fraser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SCR 8401 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Creating a joint select committee on health care oversight. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8401 be substituted therefor, and the substitute concurrent resolution do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Bailey; Cleveland; Ericksen; Frockt; Keiser, Ranking Member; Parlette and Schlicher.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
February 21, 2013
SGA 9000 DEBBIE J AHL, appointed on March 30, 2011, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Technical College District #25 (Bellingham). Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Becker, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Frockt; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Member; McAuliffe and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SGA 9001 MARK D ALBERTSON, appointed on October 1, 2012, for the term ending September 30, 2017, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 10 (Green River Community College). Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Becker, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Frockt; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Member; McAuliffe and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SGA 9005 ARTHUR A BLAUVELT, appointed on October 1, 2011, for the term ending September 30, 2016, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 2 (Grays Harbor College). Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Becker, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Frockt; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Member; McAuliffe and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SGA 9015 LINDSAY FIKER, appointed on March 30, 2011, for the term ending September 30, 2015, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 4 (Skagit Valley College). Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Becker, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Frockt; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Member; McAuliffe and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SGA 9032 CHRISTON C SKINNER, appointed on October 22, 2012, for the term ending September 30, 2016, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 4 (Skagit Valley College). Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Becker, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Frockt; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Member; McAuliffe and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SGA 9061 DENISE PORTMANN, appointed on April 20, 2011, for the term ending September 30, 2015, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 2 (Grays Harbor College). Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Becker, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Frockt; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Member; McAuliffe and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 5846 by Senators Litzow and Tom
AN ACT Relating to a toll facility on Interstate 90 west of Interstate 405; adding a new section to chapter 47.56 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 5847 by Senator King
AN ACT Relating to the disclosure and use of information contained in collision reports; and amending RCW 46.52.060 and 46.52.080.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 5848 by Senators Becker, Cleveland and Rivers
AN ACT Relating to modifying the nonprofit tax exemption for qualifying blood, tissue, or blood and tissue banks; and amending RCW 82.04.324.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 5849 by Senators Tom, Frockt, Keiser, Hatfield and Kline
AN ACT Relating to electric vehicle charging stations; adding a new section to chapter 46.08 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 46.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 46.61 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 5850 by Senator Mullet
AN ACT Relating to construction agreements; and adding a new section to chapter 19.36 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
SB 5851 by Senators Bailey, Hill and Baumgartner
AN ACT Relating to creating a defined contribution retirement plan option for public employees; amending RCW 41.04.440, 41.04.445, 41.04.450, 41.50.030, and 43.33A.190; reenacting and amending RCW 41.50.110; adding a new section to chapter 41.32 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 41.35 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 41.37 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 41.40 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 41 RCW; creating new sections; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
At 10:10 a.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President.
The Senate was called to order at 11:35 a.m. by the President Pro Tempore.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate advanced to the sixth order of business.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5099, by Senator Rivers
Concerning fuel usage of publicly owned vehicles, vessels, and construction equipment.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
Senator Hasegawa moved that the following striking amendment by Senators Hasegawa, Fraser and Rivers be adopted:
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"Sec. 1. RCW 43.19.648 and 2012 c 171 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Effective June 1, 2015, all state agencies, to the extent determined practicable by the rules adopted by the department of commerce pursuant to RCW 43.325.080, are required to satisfy one hundred percent of their fuel usage for operating publicly owned vessels, vehicles, and construction equipment from electricity or biofuel. Compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, or propane may be substituted for electricity or biofuel if the department of commerce determines that electricity and biofuel are not reasonably available.
(2)(a) Effective
June 1, 2018, all local government subdivisions of the state, to the extent
determined practicable by the rules adopted by the department of commerce
pursuant to RCW 43.325.080, are required to satisfy one hundred percent of
their fuel usage for operating publicly owned vessels, vehicles, and
construction equipment from electricity or biofuel. The department of
commerce shall convene an advisory committee of representatives of local
government subdivisions and representatives from organizations representing
each local government subdivision to work with the department to develop the
rules.
(b) The following are exempt from this requirement: (i) Transit
agencies using compressed natural gas on June 1, 2018((, are exempt from
this requirement)), and (ii) engine retrofits that would void warranties.
Nothing in this section is intended to require the replacement of equipment
before the end of its useful life. Compressed natural gas, liquefied
natural gas, or propane may be substituted for electricity or biofuel if the
department of commerce determines that electricity and biofuel are not
reasonably available.
(c) Rules adopted pursuant to RCW 43.325.080 must provide the authority for local government subdivisions to elect to exempt police, fire, and other emergency response vehicles, including utility vehicles frequently used for emergency response, from the fuel usage requirement in (a) of this subsection.
(3) In order to phase in this transition for the state, all state agencies, to the extent determined practicable by the department of commerce by rules adopted pursuant to RCW 43.325.080, are required to achieve forty percent fuel usage for operating publicly owned vessels, vehicles, and construction equipment from electricity or biofuel by June 1, 2013. Compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, or propane may be substituted for electricity or biofuel if the department of commerce determines that electricity and biofuel are not reasonably available. The department of enterprise services, in consultation with the department of commerce, shall report to the governor and the legislature by December 1, 2013, on what percentage of the state's fuel usage is from electricity or biofuel.
(4) Except for cars owned or operated by the Washington state patrol, when tires on vehicles in the state's motor vehicle fleet are replaced, they must be replaced with tires that have the same or better rolling resistance as the original tires.
(5) By December 31, 2015, the state must, to the extent practicable, install electrical outlets capable of charging electric vehicles in each of the state's fleet parking and maintenance facilities.
(6) The department of transportation's obligations under subsection (3) of this section are subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for the specific purpose identified in subsection (3) of this section.
(7) The department of transportation's obligations under subsection (5) of this section are subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for the specific purpose identified in subsection (5) of this section unless the department receives federal or private funds for the specific purpose identified in subsection (5) of this section.
(8) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(a) "Battery charging station" means an electrical component assembly or cluster of component assemblies designed specifically to charge batteries within electric vehicles, which meet or exceed any standards, codes, and regulations set forth by chapter 19.28 RCW and consistent with rules adopted under RCW 19.27.540.
(b) "Battery exchange station" means a fully automated facility that will enable an electric vehicle with a swappable battery to enter a drive lane and exchange the depleted battery with a fully charged battery through a fully automated process, which meets or exceeds any standards, codes, and regulations set forth by chapter 19.28 RCW and consistent with rules adopted under RCW 19.27.540."
Senators Hasegawa and Rivers spoke in favor of adoption of the striking amendment.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Mullet, Senator Hargrove was excused.
The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the striking amendment by Senators Hasegawa, Fraser and Rivers to Senate Bill No. 5509.
The motion by Senator Hasegawa carried and the striking amendment was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
There being no objection, the following title amendment was adopted:
On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "equipment;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "and amending RCW 43.19.648."
MOTION
On motion of Senator Rivers, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5099 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators Rivers, Fraser and Mullet spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5099.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5099 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 2; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Braun, Brown, Carrell, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Darneille, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Harper, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Litzow, McAuliffe, Mullet, Murray, Nelson, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Rivers, Roach, Rolfes, Schlicher, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Smith and Tom
Voting nay: Senators Frockt and Ranker
Excused: Senator Hargrove
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5099, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5121, by Senators Carrell, Benton, Becker, Bailey, Litzow, Roach and Honeyford
Concerning the effect of zoning ordinances on hobby vehicle restoration.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
Senator Carrell moved that the following striking amendment by Senators Carrell and Fraser be adopted:
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"Sec. 1. RCW 46.55.010 and 2005 c 88 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:
The definitions ((set
forth)) in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context
clearly requires otherwise:
(1) "Abandoned vehicle" means a vehicle that a registered tow truck operator has impounded and held in the operator's possession for one hundred twenty consecutive hours.
(2) "Immobilize" means the use of a locking wheel boot that, when attached to the wheel of a vehicle, prevents the vehicle from moving without damage to the tire to which the locking wheel boot is attached.
(3) "Abandoned vehicle report" means the document prescribed by the state that the towing operator forwards to the department after a vehicle has become abandoned.
(4) "Impound" means to take and hold a vehicle in legal custody. There are two types of impounds‑-public and private.
(a) "Public impound" means that the vehicle has been impounded at the direction of a law enforcement officer or by a public official having jurisdiction over the public property upon which the vehicle was located.
(b) "Private impound" means that the vehicle has been impounded at the direction of a person having control or possession of the private property upon which the vehicle was located.
(5) "Junk vehicle" means a vehicle certified under RCW 46.55.230 as meeting at least three of the following requirements:
(a) Is three years old or older;
(b) Is extensively damaged, such damage including but not limited to any of the following: A broken window or windshield, or missing wheels, tires, motor, or transmission;
(c) Is apparently inoperable;
(d) Has an approximate fair market value equal only to the approximate value of the scrap in it.
(6) "Master log" means the document or an electronic facsimile prescribed by the department and the Washington state patrol in which an operator records transactions involving impounded vehicles.
(7) "Registered tow truck operator" or "operator" means any person who engages in the impounding, transporting, or storage of unauthorized vehicles or the disposal of abandoned vehicles.
(8) "Residential property" means property that has no more than four living units located on it.
(9) "Suspended license impound" means an impound ordered under RCW 46.55.113 because the operator was arrested for a violation of RCW 46.20.342 or 46.20.345.
(10) "Tow truck" means a motor vehicle that is equipped for and used in the business of towing vehicles with equipment as approved by the state patrol.
(11) "Tow truck number" means the number issued by the department to tow trucks used by a registered tow truck operator in the state of Washington.
(12) "Tow truck permit" means the permit issued annually by the department that has the classification of service the tow truck may provide stamped upon it.
(13) "Tow truck service" means the transporting upon the public streets and highways of this state of vehicles, together with personal effects and cargo, by a tow truck of a registered operator.
(14) "Unauthorized vehicle" means a vehicle that is subject to impoundment after being left unattended in one of the following public or private locations for the indicated period of time:
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Subject to removal after:
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Public locations: |
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Constituting an accident or a traffic hazard as defined in RCW 46.55.113 ....................... Immediately |
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On a highway and tagged as described in RCW 46.55.085 ........................................................ 24 hours |
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In a publicly owned or controlled parking facility, properly posted under RCW 46.55.070 ................................................. Immediately |
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Private locations: |
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On residential property ............................. Immediately |
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On private, nonresidential property, properly posted under RCW 46.55.070 ................................................. Immediately |
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On private, nonresidential property, not posted ....................................................... 24 hours |
(15) "Collector vehicle" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 46.04.126.
Sec. 2. RCW 46.55.240 and 2010 c 161 s 1122 and 2010 c 8 s 9064 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
(1) A city, town, or county that adopts an ordinance or resolution concerning unauthorized, abandoned, or impounded vehicles shall include the applicable provisions of this chapter.
(a) A city, town, or county may, by ordinance, authorize other impound situations that may arise locally upon the public right-of-way or other publicly owned or controlled property.
(b) A city, town, or county ordinance shall contain language that establishes a written form of authorization to impound, which may include a law enforcement notice of infraction or citation, clearly denoting the agency's authorization to impound.
(c) A city, town, or county may, by ordinance, provide for release of an impounded vehicle by means of a promissory note in lieu of immediate payment, if at the time of redemption the legal or registered owner requests a hearing on the validity of the impoundment. If the municipal ordinance directs the release of an impounded vehicle before the payment of the impoundment charges, the municipality is responsible for the payment of those charges to the registered tow truck operator within thirty days of the hearing date.
(d) The hearing specified in RCW 46.55.120(2) and in this section may be conducted by an administrative hearings officer instead of in the district court. A decision made by an administrative hearing officer may be appealed to the district court for final judgment.
(2)(a) A city, town, or county may adopt an ordinance, consistent with this subsection (2), establishing procedures for the abatement and removal as public nuisances of junk vehicles or parts thereof from private property. Costs of removal may be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle if the identity of the owner can be determined, unless the owner in the transfer of ownership of the vehicle has complied with RCW 46.12.650, or the costs may be assessed against the owner of the property on which the vehicle is stored. A city, town, or county may also provide for the payment to the tow truck operator or wrecker as a part of a neighborhood revitalization program.
(b) Prior to removing a
junk vehicle, a city, town, or county must provide the property owner at least
thirty days to produce evidence establishing that the vehicle:
(i) Is one of three or fewer collector vehicles that are being
actively restored or are being used to supply parts for a collector vehicle
that is being actively restored; and
(ii) Is not visible from the street or other public or private
property.
(c) If the property owner establishes the elements in (b) of this
subsection by a preponderance of the evidence, the vehicle may not be removed
as a junk vehicle under this section. To establish the elements in (b) of this
subsection, the property owner may, without limitation, present:
(i) Evidence of active, recent restoration work on the vehicle,
including receipts or other pertinent evidence;
(ii) Evidence that the property owner has a valid current registration
or certificate of title for the vehicle; or
(iii) Evidence that the vehicle has a collector vehicle license plate
under RCW 46.18.220 or a horseless carriage license plate under RCW 46.18.255.
(d) This subsection (2) does not prohibit a city, town, or county from
enacting, enforcing, or maintaining an ordinance, development regulation,
zoning regulation, or official control, policy, or administrative practice to
otherwise regulate restoration of collector vehicles.
(3) Ordinances pertaining to public nuisances shall contain:
(a) A provision requiring notice to the last registered owner of record and the property owner of record that a hearing may be requested and that if no hearing is requested, the vehicle will be removed;
(b) A provision requiring that if a request for a hearing is received, a notice giving the time, location, and date of the hearing on the question of abatement and removal of the vehicle or part thereof as a public nuisance shall be mailed, by certified mail, with a five-day return receipt requested, to the owner of the land as shown on the last equalized assessment roll and to the last registered and legal owner of record unless the vehicle is in such condition that identification numbers are not available to determine ownership;
(c) A provision that the ordinance shall not apply to:
(i) A vehicle or
part thereof that is completely enclosed within a building in a lawful manner
where it is not visible from the street or other public or private property ((or));
(ii) A collector
vehicle that is one of three or fewer collector vehicles that are being
actively restored or are being used to supply parts for a collector vehicle
that is being actively restored, and is not visible from the street or other
public or private property; or
(iii) A vehicle or part thereof that is stored or parked in a
lawful manner on private property in connection with the business of a licensed
dismantler or licensed vehicle dealer and is fenced according to RCW 46.80.130;
(d) A provision that the
owner of the land on which the vehicle is located may appear in person at the
hearing or present a written statement in time for consideration at the
hearing, and (i) deny responsibility for the presence of the vehicle on
the land, with his or her reasons for the denial((.)), or (ii)
provide evidence that the vehicle is a collector vehicle that is one of three
or fewer collector vehicles that are being actively restored or are being used
to supply parts for a collector vehicle that is being actively restored, and is
not visible from the street or other public or private property;
(e) A provision that if it is determined at the hearing under
(d) of this subsection that the vehicle was placed on the land without the
consent of the landowner and that he or she has not subsequently acquiesced in
its presence, then the local agency shall not assess costs of administration or
removal of the vehicle against the property upon which the vehicle is located
or otherwise attempt to collect the cost from the owner;
(((e))) (f)
A provision that after notice has been given of the intent of the city, town,
or county to dispose of the vehicle and after a hearing, if requested, has been
held, the vehicle or part thereof shall be removed at the request of a law
enforcement officer with notice to the Washington state patrol and the
department of licensing that the vehicle has been wrecked. The city, town, or
county may operate such a disposal site when its governing body determines that
commercial channels of disposition are not available or are inadequate, and it
may make final disposition of such vehicles or parts, or may transfer such
vehicle or parts to another governmental body provided such disposal shall be
only as scrap.
(4) A registered disposer under contract to a city or county for the impounding of vehicles shall comply with any administrative regulations adopted by the city or county on the handling and disposing of vehicles."
Senators Carrell and Fraser spoke in favor of adoption of the striking amendment.
The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the striking amendment by Senators Carrell and Fraser to Senate Bill No. 5121.
The motion by Senator Carrell carried and the striking amendment was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
There being no objection, the following title amendment was adopted:
On page 1, line 1 of the title, after “Relating to” strike the remainder of the title and insert “restoration of collector vehicles; amending RCW 46.55.010; and reenacting and amending RCW 46.55.240.”
MOTION
On motion of Senator Carrell, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5121 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5121.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5121 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 42; Nays, 6; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Braun, Brown, Carrell, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Harper, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kline, Litzow, Mullet, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Rolfes, Schlicher, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Smith and Tom
Voting nay: Senators Chase, Darneille, Kohl-Welles, McAuliffe, Murray and Nelson
Excused: Senator Hargrove
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5121, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5141, by Senators King, Eide, Rivers, Sheldon, Hatfield, Delvin, Ericksen, Carrell, Padden, Harper, Keiser, Rolfes, Shin, Holmquist Newbry, Roach and Kline
Allowing motorcycles to stop and proceed through traffic control signals under certain conditions.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator King, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5141 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators King, Eide and Carrell spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5141.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5141 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 1; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Braun, Brown, Carrell, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Darneille, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Harper, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Litzow, McAuliffe, Mullet, Murray, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Rolfes, Schlicher, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Smith and Tom
Voting nay: Senator Nelson
Excused: Senator Hargrove
SENATE BILL NO. 5141, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5377, by Senators Rivers, Hatfield, Bailey, Becker and Hargrove
Extending the program establishing Christmas tree grower licensure.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Hatfield, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5377 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Rivers spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5377.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5377 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 1; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Braun, Brown, Carrell, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Darneille, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Harper, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Litzow, McAuliffe, Mullet, Murray, Nelson, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Rolfes, Schlicher, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Smith and Tom
Voting nay: Senator Holmquist Newbry
Excused: Senator Hargrove
SENATE BILL NO. 5377, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5343, by Senators Bailey, Rivers, Hobbs, Kline, Mullet, Fain, Frockt, Billig, Shin, Tom, Conway and Roach
Concerning the rights of higher education students involved in military service.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Bailey, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5343 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators Bailey and Kohl-Welles spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5343.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5343 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Braun, Brown, Carrell, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Darneille, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Harper, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Litzow, McAuliffe, Mullet, Murray, Nelson, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Rolfes, Schlicher, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Smith and Tom
Excused: Senator Hargrove
SENATE BILL NO. 5343, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Roach: “Thank you Mr. President, members of the senate. Well, I would like to compliment the good senator from the Thirty-Second District who today made front page lines for her very bipartisan effort to protect the safety of young children should they come across a fire arm and not know what to do. Senator Chase, to show you how grateful I am for the fact that you’re out there on this issue helping to help children, I have provided each of you at your floor desks with two of the coloring books that the National Rifle Association does provide and take at them you’ll see the safety that is encouraged. Just like we encourage kids if they are crossing the street to you know look both ways and if they somehow their clothing is on fire you drop and you roll. When you, if they should come across a fire arm, you stop. You don’t touch it. You go tell an adult and that’s the content of these booklets and I just wanted to commend the good Senator for her efforts and her ability to put down partisanship in this to protect the children of the state of Washington, our grandchildren, our children and those yet to come. Thank you very much Senator.”
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Chase: “I would like to thank the good Senator for acknowledging the importance of making sure that our children are safe around fire arms. I want you to know that I did use it with my grandson, it did work. He was in a home one time, he was like six years old and saw an unlock gun case and he came to his mother and said, ‘Mom, there is an unlocked gun case there.’ It works. Thank you very much.”
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Padden: “Just an announcement. There will be a meeting of the Senate Law & Justice Committee at 1:30 in Hearing Room 2 in the Cherberg Building.”
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Roach: “Yes, there is a Governmental Operations Committee that will be in Hearing Room 2 at 1:00 for very short. We’re going to do a couple of Gubernatorial Appointments and a gubernatorial request bill. Thank you.”
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Holmquist Newbry: “Just wanted to say that there will not be a Commerce & Labor Committee meeting. Have a great weekend.”
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Fain: “I just wanted to say that, on behalf of the body, we wanted to thank you for presiding in the first time over a day in which we were working bills. You did a fantastic job.”
REPLY BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
Senator Sheldon: “Senator Fain, I want to respond and let the body know that I’m only receiving a training wage for the day. So, thank you for your low expectations and high confidence.”
MOTION
At 12:14 p.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President for the purpose of reading in reports later in the day.
AFTERNOON SESSION
The Senate was called to order at 3:33 p.m. by the President Pro Tempore.
MOTION
There being no objection, the Senate reverted to the first order of business.
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 21, 2013
SB 5162 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Prohibiting a child custody award to a suspect in an active murder investigation. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5162 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Carrell, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kline, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2013
SB 5211 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Concerning social networking accounts and profiles. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5211 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; Keiser and King.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2013
SB 5238 Prime Sponsor, Senator Holmquist Newbry: Concerning recommendations for streamlining reporting requirements for taxes and fees on spirits. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; Keiser and King.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5330 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Improving student achievement and student outcomes. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5330 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Billig; Cleveland; Fain; Hill; McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Mullet; Rivers; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Member.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Brown.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 22, 2013
SB 5355 Prime Sponsor, Senator Holmquist Newbry: Implementing the unemployment insurance integrity provisions of the federal trade adjustment assistance extension act of 2011. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; Keiser and King.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5491 Prime Sponsor, Senator McAuliffe: Establishing statewide indicators of educational health. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5491 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Billig; Brown; Cleveland; Fain; Hill; McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Mullet; Rivers; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5563 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Regarding training for school employees in the prevention of sexual abuse. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5563 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Billig; Brown; Cleveland; Fain; Hill; McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Mullet; Rivers Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5570 Prime Sponsor, Senator McAuliffe: Concerning school funding. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Billig; Brown; Cleveland; Fain; Hill; McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Mullet; Rivers; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5573 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rolfes: Implementing the first biennium spending plan recommendations of the joint task force on education funding. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Billig; Brown; Cleveland; Fain; Hill; McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Mullet; Rivers; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 22, 2013
SB 5608 Prime Sponsor, Senator Holmquist Newbry: Authorizing certain corporate officers to receive unemployment benefits. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hewitt; Keiser and King.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2013
SB 5644 Prime Sponsor, Senator Schoesler: Concerning sales for resale by retail licensees of liquor. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5644 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hewitt; Keiser and King.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2013
SB 5682 Prime Sponsor, Senator Braun: Concerning the replacement of like-in-kind household appliances. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Hewitt and King.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa and Keiser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5706 Prime Sponsor, Senator McAuliffe: Concerning accountability in providing opportunities for certain students to participate in transition services. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5706 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Billig; Brown; Cleveland; Fain; Hill; McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Mullet; Rivers; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5724 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Modifying school district bidding requirements for improvement and repair projects. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5724 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Billig; Cleveland; Fain; Hill; McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Mullet; Rivers; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Member.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Dammeier, Vice Chair and Brown.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2013
SB 5726 Prime Sponsor, Senator Braun: Placing geographic limitations on local paid sick leave and paid safe leave programs. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Hewitt and King.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa and Keiser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2013
SB 5728 Prime Sponsor, Senator Braun: Declaring state preemption of local paid sick and paid safe leave regulation. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Hewitt and King.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa and Keiser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2013
SB 5731 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Allowing beer and/or wine specialty shop licensees to sell craft distillery products. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5731 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Hasegawa; Hewitt; Keiser and King.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2013
SB 5734 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Continuing the use of the legislature's sunset review process. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun; Fraser; Hasegawa, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2013
SB 5744 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Creating an industrial insurance high risk premium subsidy program. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5744 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; Keiser and King.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5753 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Providing flexibility in the education system. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5753 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Brown; Fain; Hill; McAuliffe, Ranking Member and Rivers.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Cleveland; Mullet; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Member.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Billig.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5754 Prime Sponsor, Senator Litzow: Concerning integrated career learning opportunities and employment training for at-risk youth. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Billig; Cleveland; Fain; Hill; McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Mullet; Rivers; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Member.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Dammeier, Vice Chair and Brown.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5755 Prime Sponsor, Senator Litzow: Establishing a comprehensive initiative to increase learning opportunities and improve educational outcomes in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through multiple strategies and statewide partnerships. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5755 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Billig; Cleveland; Fain; Hill; McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Mullet Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Member.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Dammeier, Vice Chair and Brown.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 22, 2013
SB 5758 Prime Sponsor, Senator Holmquist Newbry: Making coverage of certain maritime service elective for purposes of unemployment compensation. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hewitt and King.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Hasegawa and Keiser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2013
SB 5774 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hewitt: Authorizing applications for a special permit to allow alcohol tasting by persons nineteen and twenty years of age under certain circumstances. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5774 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hewitt; Keiser and King.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2013
SB 5791 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fain: Supporting youth programs through agricultural fairs and the horse racing industry. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5791 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Hewitt; Keiser and King.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Conway, Ranking Member.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Hasegawa.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 21, 2013
SB 5794 Prime Sponsor, Senator Dammeier: Concerning alternative learning experience courses. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5794 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Billig; Brown; Cleveland; Fain; Hill; McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Mullet; Rivers; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SB 5809 Prime Sponsor, Senator Litzow: Changing provisions relating to the home visiting services account. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Billig; Brown; Cleveland; Fain; Hill; McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Mullet; Rivers; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2013
SB 5813 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hewitt: Supporting youth programs through agricultural fairs. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hewitt and King.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Hasegawa and Keiser.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 22, 2013
SB 5834 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Concerning veteran-owned businesses. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5834 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun; Conway; Fraser; Hasegawa, Ranking Member and Rivers.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2013
SJM 8006 Prime Sponsor, Senator Chase: Promoting the use of the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program in preschools, early learning programs, and schools. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Brown; Cleveland; Fain; Hill; McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Mullet and Rivers.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Billig; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
February 22, 2013
SGA 9064 LOURDES E ALVARADO-RAMOS, appointed on January 16, 2013, for the term ending at the governors pleasure, as Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun; Conway; Fraser; Hasegawa, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2013
SGA 9067 BRET DAUGHERTY, reappointed on January 29, 2013, for the term ending at the governors pleasure, as Director of the Military Department. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Braun; Conway; Fraser; Hasegawa, Ranking Member and Rivers.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Fain, all measures listed on the Supplemental Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Senate Bill No. 5644 and Senate Bill No. 5794 which were referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY
Senator Fain: “Well, for many years now, I’ve served on this august body and now as the Floor leader I’m not actually allowed to leave the floor during the time because things go hay wire when I leave the floor so I’m stuck here. One of the very, very important rules of this body that the Lieutenant Governor in serving as President always makes sure that is followed. It is very important rule of decorum,-which is no food or beverages are allowed on the senate floor and I’m looking around and I’m seeing all your well hydrated smiling faces and it’s really making me think that we need to have a rule change so I don’t just, I guess that’s just, that’s just me. It’s Friday.”
REPLY BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
President Pro Tempore: “And I’m seeing cell phones out there too.”
MOTION
At 3:36 p.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 25, 2013.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
HUNTER GOODMAN, Secretary of the Senate
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Committee Report.................................................................. 1
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Committee Report.................................................................. 1
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Committee Report.................................................................. 1
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Committee Report.................................................................. 1
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Committee Report.................................................................. 1
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Second Reading................................................................... 11
Third Reading Final Passage............................................... 12
5121
Other Action......................................................................... 14
Second Reading............................................................. 12, 13
Third Reading Final Passage............................................... 14
5141
Second Reading................................................................... 14
Third Reading Final Passage............................................... 15
5149
Committee Report.................................................................. 1
5162
Committee Report................................................................ 16
5178
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Committee Report................................................................ 16
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5298
Committee Report.................................................................. 3
5324
Committee Report.................................................................. 3
5330
Committee Report................................................................ 16
5343
Second Reading................................................................... 15
Third Reading Final Passage............................................... 15
5355
Committee Report................................................................ 16
5357
Committee Report.................................................................. 3
5364
Committee Report.................................................................. 3
5369
Committee Report.................................................................. 4
5377
Second Reading................................................................... 15
Third Reading Final Passage............................................... 15
5418
Committee Report.................................................................. 4
5424
Committee Report.................................................................. 4
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Committee Report.................................................................. 4
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Committee Report.................................................................. 4
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Committee Report................................................................ 17
5503
Committee Report.................................................................. 5
5509
Other Action......................................................................... 12
Second Reading................................................................... 11
5516
Committee Report.................................................................. 5
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5524
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Committee Report.................................................................. 5
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5608
Committee Report................................................................ 17
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Committee Report.................................................................. 7
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Committee Report.................................................................. 7
5633
Committee Report.................................................................. 7
5644
Committee Report................................................................ 17
Other Action......................................................................... 20
5653
Committee Report.................................................................. 7
5658
Committee Report.................................................................. 7
5663
Committee Report.................................................................. 7
5664
Committee Report.................................................................. 7
5666
Committee Report.................................................................. 7
5682
Committee Report................................................................ 17
5688
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Committee Report.................................................................. 8
5705
Committee Report.................................................................. 8
5706
Committee Report................................................................ 17
5712
Committee Report.................................................................. 8
5713
Committee Report.................................................................. 8
5724
Committee Report................................................................ 17
5726
Committee Report................................................................ 18
5728
Committee Report................................................................ 18
5731
Committee Report................................................................ 18
5734
Committee Report................................................................ 18
5736
Committee Report.................................................................. 8
5744
Committee Report................................................................ 18
5753
Committee Report................................................................ 18
5754
Committee Report................................................................ 18
5755
Committee Report................................................................ 18
5758
Committee Report................................................................ 18
5760
Committee Report.................................................................. 8
5766
Committee Report.................................................................. 8
5767
Committee Report.................................................................. 9
5774
Committee Report................................................................ 19
5784
Committee Report.................................................................. 9
5786
Committee Report.................................................................. 9
5787
Committee Report.................................................................. 9
5791
Committee Report................................................................ 19
5794
Committee Report................................................................ 19
Other Action......................................................................... 20
5795
Committee Report.................................................................. 9
5796
Committee Report.................................................................. 9
5797
Committee Report.................................................................. 9
5802
Committee Report.................................................................. 9
5805
Committee Report.................................................................. 9
5809
Committee Report................................................................ 19
5813
Committee Report................................................................ 19
5824
Committee Report.................................................................. 9
5834
Committee Report................................................................ 19
5835
Committee Report................................................................ 10
5836
Committee Report................................................................ 10
5846
Introduction & 1st Reading................................................... 11
5847
Introduction & 1st Reading................................................... 11
5848
Introduction & 1st Reading................................................... 11
5849
Introduction & 1st Reading................................................... 11
5850
Introduction & 1st Reading................................................... 11
5851
Introduction & 1st Reading................................................... 11
8006
Committee Report................................................................ 19
8007
Committee Report................................................................ 10
8210
Committee Report................................................................ 10
8401
Committee Report................................................................ 10
9000 Debbie Ahl
Committee Report................................................................ 10
9001 Mark Albetson
Committee Report................................................................ 10
9005 Arthur Blauvelt
Committee Report................................................................ 10
9015 Lindsay Fiker
Committee Report................................................................ 10
9032 Christon Skinner
Committee Report................................................................ 10
9061 Denise Portmann
Committee Report................................................................ 11
9064 Lourdes Alvarado-Ramos
Committee Report................................................................ 19
9067 Bret Daugherty
Committee Report................................................................ 19
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE (SENATOR SHELDON PRESIDING)
Reply by the President Pro Tempore................................... 16
Reply by the President Pro Tempore................................... 20
WASHINGTON STATE SENATE
Parliamentary Inquiry, Senator Fain.................................... 20
Personal Privilege, Senator Chase....................................... 16
Personal Privilege, Senator Fain.......................................... 16
Personal Privilege, Senator Holmquist Newbry.................. 16
Personal Privilege, Senator Padden..................................... 16
Personal Privilege, Senator Roach................................. 15, 16