MORNING SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, March 27, 2013
The Senate was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the President Owen. No roll call was taken.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
MOTION
There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the first order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
March 26, 2013
SHB 1034 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Business & Financial Services: Regulating the licensing of escrow agents. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Mullet, Vice Chair; Benton, Ranking Member; Fain; Hatfield; Nelson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2013
HB 1035 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kirby: Addressing title insurance rate filings. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Mullet, Vice Chair; Benton, Ranking Member; Fain; Hatfield; Nelson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2013
SHB 1071 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Regarding state and private partnerships for managing salmonid hatcheries. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Smith, Vice Chair; Hargrove; Kline; Rolfes, Ranking Member.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Hewitt and Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2013
SHB 1074 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government: Concerning requirements governing and associated with plat approvals. 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.
March 26, 2013
SHB 1075 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Concerning the number of Puget Sound Dungeness crab fishery licenses that one vessel may be designated to carry. 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.
March 26, 2013
HB 1109 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hansen: Requiring institutions of higher education that offer an early course registration period to provide early registration for eligible veterans and national guard members. 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.
March 26, 2013
SHB 1172 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Human Services: Concerning the children of family day care providers. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Darneille, Ranking Member; Hargrove; Harper and Padden.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2013
HB 1207 Prime Sponsor, Representative Haigh: Concerning cemetery district formation requirements. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Fraser; Hasegawa, Ranking Member.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Braun and Rivers.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2013
HB 1213 Prime Sponsor, Representative Orwall: Concerning social worker licensing. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Darneille, Ranking Member; Hargrove; Harper and Padden.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2013
ESHB 1245 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Regarding derelict and abandoned vessels in state waters. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Smith, Vice Chair; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Parlette; Rolfes, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2013
ESHB 1247 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Labor & Workforce Development: Modifying job skills program provisions. 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 Ways & Means.
March 26, 2013
SHB 1261 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Human Services: Establishing a resource and assessment center license for agencies to provide short-term emergency and crisis care for children removed from their homes. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Darneille, Ranking Member; Hargrove; Harper and Padden.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2013
ESHB 1274 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government: Concerning local government practices and procedures. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Fraser; Hasegawa, Ranking Member.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Braun and Rivers.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2013
SHB 1307 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning sexual assault protection orders. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Darneille, Ranking Member; Hargrove; Harper and Padden.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2013
SHB 1327 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Business & Financial Services: Addressing licensing and enforcement provisions applicable to money transmitters. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Mullet, Vice Chair; Benton, Ranking Member; Fain; Hatfield; Nelson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2013
SHB 1370 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning notice requirements for homeowners' associations meetings. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Mullet, Vice Chair; Benton, Ranking Member; Fain; Hatfield; Nelson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2013
HB 1402 Prime Sponsor, Representative Stanford: Adopting the insurer state of entry model act. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Mullet, Vice Chair; Benton, Ranking Member; Fain; Hatfield; Nelson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2013
ESHB 1403 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology & Economic Development: Promoting economic development by providing information to businesses. 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; Schlicher and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2013
HB 1419 Prime Sponsor, Representative Warnick: Expanding membership of the Washington state horse park authority. 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.
March 26, 2013
SHB 1420 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Concerning public contracts for transportation improvement projects. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Eide, Co-Chair; Hobbs, Vice Co-Chair; King, Co-Chair; Billig; Brown; Ericksen; Fain, Budget Leadership Cabinet; Harper; Mullet; Rolfes; Schlicher and Smith.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 26, 2013
SHB 1435 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Clarifying agency relationships in reconveyances of deeds of trust. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Mullet, Vice Chair; Benton, Ranking Member; Fain; Hatfield; Nelson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2013
SHB 1466 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Revising alternative public works contracting procedures. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Fraser; Hasegawa, Ranking Member.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Braun and Rivers.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 26, 2013
HB 1471 Prime Sponsor, Representative Riccelli: Updating and aligning with federal requirements hospital health care-associated infection rate reporting. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Bailey; Ericksen; Frockt; Keiser, Ranking Member; Parlette and Schlicher.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Cleveland.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2013
SHB 1499 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Health & Human Services: Concerning the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly. 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.
March 26, 2013
ESHB 1519 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Establishing accountability measures for service coordination organizations. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Establishing accountability measures for certain health care coordination services. ) 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 and Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 26, 2013
HB 1544 Prime Sponsor, Representative Lytton: Authorizing educational specialist degrees at Central Washington University and Western Washington University. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. 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.
March 26, 2013
HB 1565 Prime Sponsor, Representative Harris: Funding the prescription monitoring program from the medicaid fraud penalty account. 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.
March 26, 2013
ESHB 1625 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning limitations on certain tow truck operator rates. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Eide, Co-Chair; Hobbs, Vice Co-Chair; King, Co-Chair; Billig; Brown; Ericksen; Fain, Budget Leadership Cabinet; Harper; Mullet; Schlicher and Smith.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Rolfes.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2013
HB 1639 Prime Sponsor, Representative Bergquist: Adjusting presidential elector compensation. 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.
March 26, 2013
ESHB 1647 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Requiring landlords to maintain and safeguard keys to dwelling units. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Mullet, Vice Chair; Benton, Ranking Member; Fain; Hatfield; Nelson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2013
HB 1683 Prime Sponsor, Representative Reykdal: Authorizing recognition of institutions of postsecondary study in order to retain federal financial aid eligibility. 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.
March 26, 2013
SHB 1686 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Higher Education: Concerning high school equivalency certificates. 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.
March 26, 2013
HB 1736 Prime Sponsor, Representative Zeiger: Concerning higher education operating efficiencies. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. 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.
March 26, 2013
SHB 1740 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Business & Financial Services: Concerning fingerprint-based background checks for state-registered appraiser trainee applicants and existing credential holders. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Mullet, Vice Chair; Benton, Ranking Member; Fain; Hatfield; Nelson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2013
HB 1768 Prime Sponsor, Representative Moscoso: Authorizing use of the job order contracting procedure by the department of transportation. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Eide, Co-Chair; Hobbs, Vice Co-Chair; King, Co-Chair; Billig; Brown; Ericksen; Fain, Budget Leadership Cabinet; Harper; Mullet; Rolfes; Schlicher and Smith.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2013
HB 1818 Prime Sponsor, Representative Smith: Promoting economic development through business and government streamlining projects. 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; Schlicher and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
March 26, 2013
SGA 9003 PHILLIP L BARRETT, appointed on March 8, 2010, for the term ending September 30, 2014, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 7 (Shoreline 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.
March 26, 2013
SGA 9011 DIANA CLAY, appointed on October 3, 2011, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 23 (Edmonds 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.
March 26, 2013
SGA 9018 LAWRENCE M GLENN, appointed on October 6, 2009, for the term ending September 30, 2014, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Peninsula Community College District No. 1. 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.
March 26, 2013
SGA 9025 ANGELA G ROARTY, appointed on June 6, 2011, for the term ending September 30, 2015, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 11 (Pierce 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.
March 26, 2013
SGA 9042 NEIL JOHNSON, appointed on October 25, 2012, for the term ending September 30, 2016, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Technical College District #26 (Lake Washington Institute of Technology). 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.
March 26, 2013
SGA 9044 JANET M KUSLER, appointed on October 1, 2011, for the term ending September 30, 2016, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 5 (Everett 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.
March 26, 2013
SGA 9048 JANET M MCDANIEL, appointed on October 1, 2012, for the term ending September 30, 2017, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 30 (Cascadia 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.
March 26, 2013
SGA 9049 DONALD R MCQUARY, appointed on March 22, 2012, for the term ending September 30, 2016, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 20 (Walla Walla 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.
March 26, 2013
SGA 9055 JIM PAGE, appointed on June 15, 2011, for the term ending September 30, 2015, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 3 (Olympic 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.
March 26, 2013
SGA 9090 GRANT DEGGINGER, appointed on July 3, 2012, for the term ending December 31, 2016, as Member of the Public Disclosure Commission. 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 and Rivers.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2013
SGA 9093 DAN DIXON, reappointed on October 1, 2012, for the term ending September 30, 2018, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Central Washington University. 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.
March 26, 2013
SGA 9164 CONSTANCE W RICE, appointed on August 8, 2012, for the term ending June 30, 2016, as Member of the Washington State Student Achievement Council. 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.
March 26, 2013
SGA 9175 LINDSEY J SIRES, appointed on August 6, 2012, for the term ending June 30, 2013, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Central Washington University. 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.
March 26, 2013
SGA 9191 KATHY R TURNER, appointed on November 20, 2012, for the term ending December 31, 2014, as Member of the Public Disclosure Commission. 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.
MINORITY recommendation: That it not be confirmed. Signed by Senator Benton, Vice Chair.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2013
SGA 9207 SCOTT JARVIS, reappointed on February 19, 2013, for the term ending at the governors pleasure, as Director of the Department of Financial Institutions. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Mullet, Vice Chair; Benton, Ranking Member; Fain; Hatfield; Nelson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Fain, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1247 which was referred to the Committee on Rules and House Bill No. 1818 which was referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 5886 by Senators King and Eide
AN ACT Relating to department of transportation surplus property; and amending RCW 47.12.283.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
Senator Roach moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8635
By Senators Roach, Chase, Kline, Fraser, Conway, Hasegawa, Holmquist Newbry, Baumgartner, Becker, Brown, and Braun
WHEREAS, Autism is a developmental disability that typically appears during the first two years of life and continues through an individual's lifespan; and
WHEREAS, Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States, affecting over 2 million Americans, 1 in 88 babies born; and
WHEREAS, 1 in 54 boys are affected, as opposed to 1 in 252 girls; and
WHEREAS, Many children are not diagnosed until after 4 years of age, often because of lack of recognition of autism characteristics by general practitioners; and
WHEREAS, There are many different characteristics in individuals with autism, including delayed or deficient communication, decreased or unresponsive social interaction, unusual reaction to normal stimuli, a lack of spontaneous or imaginative play, and behavioral challenges; and
WHEREAS, There is no known cause and no known cure for autism, however with aggressive and continuous therapy, some individuals can learn to acclimate to their environment and mask symptoms of their disability; and
WHEREAS, Applied Behavior Analysis has become widely accepted among health care professionals and used in many schools and treatment clinics. Applied Behavior Analysis encourages positive behaviors and discourages negative behaviors in order to improve a variety of skills and tracks and measures a child's progress; and
WHEREAS, Autism can create significant stress on the families of those affected by autism; and
WHEREAS, All individuals with autism should be included and regarded as valuable members of our community; and
WHEREAS, Families, caregivers, advocates, and organizations, such as the Autism Society of Washington, Northwest Autism Center, Families for Effective Autism Treatment, Washington Autism Alliance & Advocacy, and The Arc of Washington State, are striving to bring about positive changes for children and adults with autism; and
WHEREAS, Through research, training, public services, support groups, advocacy, and increased awareness, we will be more understanding, inclusive, and better equipped to support the growing number of individuals with autism and their families;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor and support individuals with autism and acknowledge the tremendous courage that they and their families put forth every day; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Honorable Jay Inslee.
Senators Roach, Keiser, Mullet and Darneille spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
Senator Shin assumed the chair.
The Vice President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8635.
The motion by Senator Roach carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The Vice President Pro Tempore introduced representatives of individuals, families and organizations coping and managing autism: Ms. Dawn Sidell, Executive Director, and Ms. Dana Stevens, Clinical Director of Northwest Autism Center in Spokane; Ms. Diana Stadden, Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, The Arc of Washington; Ms. Darla Helt and Ms. Sandy Silvera, Parent Coalition Coordinators of Clark County & Southwest Washington for Washington Parent Coalitions for Developmental Disabilities; Ms. Donna Patrick, Public Policy Director, WA State Developmental Disabilities Council and Mr. Jonathon Isom, self-advocate and Board of Directors member, The Arc Yakima County.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The Vice President Pro Tempore introduced Mr. & Mrs. Jack and Maria White, and sons First Lieutenant Kirby White, U.S. Air Force, and Cadet Fourth Class Andrew White, U.S. Air Force Academy, guests of Senator Braun, who were seated in the gallery and recognized by the Senate.
MOTION
At 10:21 a.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Thursday, March 28, 2013.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
HUNTER GOODMAN, Secretary of the Senate
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PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE (SENATOR SHIN PRESIDING)
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