MORNING SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Friday, February 28, 2014

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, Senator Sheldon presiding that all Senators were present.

The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard consisting of Pages Jasmyne Sims and Frances Andersen, presented the Colors. Rabbi Cheski Edelman, Chabad Jewish Discovery Center of Olympia 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

There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the first order of business.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

February 26, 2014

SB 6542 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Establishing the state cannabis industry coordinating committee. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 27, 2014

E3SHB 1005 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Requiring certain campaign reports to be filed electronically. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Conway; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Dansel.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Benton, Vice Chair.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 27, 2014

EHB 1013 Prime Sponsor, Representative Appleton: Authorizing regular meetings of county legislative authorities to be held at alternate locations within the county. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2014

HB 1063 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fitzgibbon: Creating a senior center license. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Holmquist Newbry, Chair.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2014

2SHB 1072 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating the agricultural labor skills and safety grant program. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 27, 2014

SHB 1156 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Consolidating designated forest lands and open space timber lands for ease of administration. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Dansel; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Liias, Ranking Member and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 26, 2014

HB 1173 Prime Sponsor, Representative Santos: Regarding the financial education public-private partnership. 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 27, 2014

HB 1179 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morrell: Revising the lien for collection of sewer charges by counties. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

EHB 1224 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kretz: Providing a process for county legislative authorities to withdraw from voluntary planning under the growth management act. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member and McCoy.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2014

SHB 1254 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Labor & Workforce Development: Prevailing wage filings. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

HB 1264 Prime Sponsor, Representative Haigh: Concerning partial fire district mergers. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

HB 1360 Prime Sponsor, Representative Wylie: Extending the deadline to designate one or more industrial land banks. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SHB 1402 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Business & Financial Services: Adopting the insurer state of entry model act. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Angel, Co-Chair; Benton, Vice Co-Chair; Hobbs, Co-Chair; Mullet, Vice Co-Chair; Fain; Hatfield; Nelson and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SHB 1413 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Government Operations & Elections: Enacting the Washington voting rights act of 2013. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Hasegawa, Ranking Member and McCoy.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

2ESHB 1448 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Regarding telemedicine. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Angel; Bailey; Cleveland; Keiser; Parlette; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

E2SHB 1484 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Concerning the public works board. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

HB 1486 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fitzgibbon: Concerning voter-approved benefit charges for regional fire protection service authorities. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SHB 1669 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Higher Education: Concerning self-supporting, fee-based programs at four-year institutions of higher education. 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 27, 2014

ESHB 1674 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology & Economic Development: Increasing the regulatory oversight and accountability of the office of minority and women's business enterprises. Reported by Committee on Trade & Economic Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Angel, Vice Chair; Chase, Ranking Member; Holmquist Newbry and Pedersen.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 27, 2014

2ESHB 1675 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Improving the adoption process. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member; Hargrove and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2014

HB 1684 Prime Sponsor, Representative Reykdal: Defining suitable work to include a minimum age requirement. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2014

2SHB 1709 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education: Requiring a study to develop a state foreign language education interpreter training program. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Billig; Cleveland; Fain; Hill; McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Mullet; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Member.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Brown and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

2E2SHB 1727 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Raising licensure limits to allow assisted living facilities to serve a higher acuity resident population. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Angel; Bailey; Cleveland; Keiser; Parlette; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 27, 2014

HB 1859 Prime Sponsor, Representative Appleton: Evaluating military training and experience toward meeting licensing requirements. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

2SHB 1909 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning veteran-owned businesses. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 27, 2014

ESHB 2023 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Business & Financial Services: Allowing crowdfunding for certain small securities offerings. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Angel, Co-Chair; Benton, Vice Co-Chair; Hobbs, Co-Chair; Mullet, Vice Co-Chair; Fain; Hatfield; Nelson and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

HB 2106 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hawkins: Concerning primaries for county offices. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; McCoy and Rivers.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Hasegawa, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

EHB 2108 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ross: Concerning hearing instrument fitter/dispensers. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Angel; Bailey; Cleveland; Keiser; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

HB 2130 Prime Sponsor, Representative MacEwen: Concerning the veterans innovations program. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SHB 2135 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Business & Financial Services: Addressing the regulation of service contracts and protection product guarantees. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Angel, Co-Chair; Benton, Vice Co-Chair; Hobbs, Co-Chair; Mullet, Vice Co-Chair; Fain; Hatfield; Nelson and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2014

SHB 2146 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Labor & Workforce Development: Concerning department of labor and industries appeal bonds. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 27, 2014

E2SHB 2149 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning medical marijuana. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Angel; Bailey; Cleveland; Keiser; Parlette; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 27, 2014

SHB 2150 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Encouraging recreational access to private property. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Dansel; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Liias, Ranking Member and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SHB 2153 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Concerning the treatment of eosinophilic gastrointestinal associated disorders. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Angel; Bailey; Cleveland; Keiser; Parlette; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Dammeier, Vice Chair.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 27, 2014

SHB 2157 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government: Concerning per diem compensation for flood control zone district supervisors. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

2SHB 2163 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Information Technology: Establishing dextromethorphan provisions. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Angel; Bailey; Cleveland; Keiser; Parlette; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

ESHB 2164 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Requiring evidence-based and research-based interventions for juvenile firearm offenders in certain circumstances. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member and Hargrove.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SHB 2165 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Human Services: Concerning department of early learning fatality reviews. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member; Hargrove and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2014

2SHB 2166 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education: Providing for educational data on students from military families. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2014

HB 2167 Prime Sponsor, Representative Lytton: Changing the date by which challenged schools are identified. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

HB 2170 Prime Sponsor, Representative Takko: Providing an additional method for water-sewer districts to disburse funds. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

E2SHB 2192 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Promoting economic development through enhancing transparency and predictability of state agency permitting and review processes. Reported by Committee on Trade & Economic Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Angel, Vice Chair; Chase, Ranking Member; Holmquist Newbry and Pedersen.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 27, 2014

HB 2225 Prime Sponsor, Representative Manweller: Concerning the Milwaukee Road corridor. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Dansel; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Liias, Ranking Member and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SHB 2229 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs: Concerning long-term funding for a state tourism marketing program. Reported by Committee on Trade & Economic Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Angel, Vice Chair; Chase, Ranking Member and Pedersen.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Holmquist Newbry.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

HB 2231 Prime Sponsor, Representative Appleton: Clarifying legal financial obligation provisions. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member and Hargrove.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Pearson, Vice Chair and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

2SHB 2251 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning fish barrier removals. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Dansel; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Liias, Ranking Member and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SHB 2261 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Concerning the use of science to support significant agency actions. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Dansel; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Liias, Ranking Member and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2014

HB 2276 Prime Sponsor, Representative Robinson: Concerning the operation by educational service districts of educational programs for residents of residential schools. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. 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 27, 2014

HB 2294 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pike: Increasing penalties for littering. Reported by Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Ericksen, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Billig; Brown; Chase; Litzow; McCoy, Ranking Member and Ranker.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Honeyford.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

ESHB 2298 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government: Changing the definition of capital projects to include technology infrastructure. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Hasegawa, Ranking Member and McCoy.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

HB 2301 Prime Sponsor, Representative Robinson: Concerning county financial actions for a concluded fiscal year. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Hasegawa, Ranking Member and McCoy.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SHB 2309 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Providing fairness and flexibility in the payment of property taxes. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

ESHB 2315 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Concerning suicide prevention. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Angel; Bailey; Cleveland; Keiser; Parlette; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 27, 2014

HB 2329 Prime Sponsor, Representative Riccelli: Creating the breastfeeding-friendly Washington designation. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Angel; Bailey; Cleveland; Keiser; Parlette; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

EHB 2351 Prime Sponsor, Representative Tarleton: Concerning the practice of out-of-state health care professionals volunteering in Washington. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Angel; Bailey; Cleveland; Keiser; Parlette; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SHB 2363 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs: Concerning home and community-based services programs for dependents of military service members. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Angel; Bailey; Cleveland; Keiser; Parlette; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2014

SHB 2373 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education: Enacting provisions to improve educational outcomes for homeless students. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2014

HB 2381 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hurst: Creating an inactive certification, license, or registration status for real estate appraisers. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Holmquist Newbry, Chair.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2014

E2SHB 2383 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education: Integrating career and college readiness standards into K-12 and higher education policies and practices. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 27, 2014

HB 2386 Prime Sponsor, Representative Van De Wege: Designating Washington's shoreline as a state maritime heritage area. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Hargrove; Kline; Liias, Ranking Member and Parlette.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Dansel and Hewitt.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

HB 2398 Prime Sponsor, Representative Walkinshaw: Permitting community colleges that confer applied baccalaureate degrees to confer honorary bachelor of applied science degrees. 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 27, 2014

SHB 2415 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs: Creating a pilot program to provide certification of homeless status for persons in need of an address for purposes of employment. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Angel, Co-Chair; Benton, Vice Co-Chair; Hobbs, Co-Chair; Mullet, Vice Co-Chair; Fain; Hatfield; Nelson and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 27, 2014

SHB 2433 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government: Requiring a city or town to notify light and power businesses and gas distribution businesses of annexed areas and affected properties. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

ESHB 2439 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Environment: Updating specified environmental statutes of the department of ecology to improve efficiency and provide for increased flexibility for local governments. Reported by Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Ericksen, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Billig; Brown; Litzow; McCoy, Ranking Member and Ranker.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Chase and Honeyford.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

EHB 2442 Prime Sponsor, Representative Moscoso: Concerning electronic salary and wage payments by counties. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Conway; Hasegawa, Ranking Member and McCoy.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SHB 2448 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Business & Financial Services: Transferring the insurance and financial responsibility program. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Angel, Co-Chair; Benton, Vice Co-Chair; Hobbs, Co-Chair; Mullet, Vice Co-Chair; Fain; Hatfield; Nelson and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

HB 2450 Prime Sponsor, Representative Haigh: Concerning employment of persons with disabilities. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Angel; Bailey; Cleveland; Parlette; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

2SHB 2457 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning derelict and abandoned vessels. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Dansel; Hargrove; Kline; Liias, Ranking Member and Parlette.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Hewitt.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 27, 2014

SHB 2467 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Allowing dental benefits to be offered in the Washington state health benefit exchange separately or within a qualified health plan. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Angel; Bailey; Cleveland; Keiser; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2014

ESHB 2519 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Human Services: Concerning early education for children involved in the child welfare system. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 26, 2014

SHB 2531 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Changing explicit alternative routes to teacher certification program requirements to expectations for program outcomes. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2014

E2SHB 2540 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education: Establishing career and technical course equivalencies in science and mathematics. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 26, 2014

SHB 2541 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Labor & Workforce Development: Regarding miniature hobby boilers. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SHB 2544 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Concerning newborn screening. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Angel; Bailey; Cleveland; Keiser; Parlette; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

ESHB 2546 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Higher Education: Decodifying, expiring, and making technical clarifications to higher education provisions. 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.

February 26, 2014

HB 2553 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pettigrew: Authorizing competitive grants to persistently lowest-achieving schools to implement models of family and community engagement. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 27, 2014

EHB 2558 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fey: Disposing tax foreclosed property to cities for affordable housing purposes. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Angel, Co-Chair; Hobbs, Co-Chair; Mullet, Vice Co-Chair; Fain; Hatfield; Nelson and Roach.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Benton, Vice Co-Chair.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 27, 2014

SHB 2567 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning the approval of minutes from meetings of homeowners' associations. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Angel, Co-Chair; Benton, Vice Co-Chair; Mullet, Vice Co-Chair; Hatfield; Nelson and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

E2SHB 2569 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Information Technology: Reducing air pollution associated with diesel emissions. Reported by Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Ericksen, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Brown; Chase; Litzow; McCoy, Ranking Member and Ranker.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Billig and Honeyford.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

E2SHB 2572 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning the effectiveness of health care purchasing and transforming the health care delivery system. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Cleveland; Keiser; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Angel; Bailey and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 26, 2014

HB 2575 Prime Sponsor, Representative Bergquist: Requiring that certain teacher assignment and reassignment data be included in data submitted to the office of the superintendent of public instruction. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

E2SHB 2580 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Information Technology: Fostering economic resilience and development in Washington by supporting the maritime industry and other manufacturing sectors. Reported by Committee on Trade & Economic Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Angel, Vice Chair; Chase, Ranking Member; Holmquist Newbry and Pedersen.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2014

HB 2583 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dahlquist: Adding charter school chief executive officers to the list of individuals who may file complaints of unprofessional conduct regarding certificated employees. 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; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

HB 2585 Prime Sponsor, Representative Walsh: Concerning income eligibility for temporary assistance for needy families benefits for a child. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member; Hargrove and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 27, 2014

SHB 2592 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning county electronic public auctions. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Dansel.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2014

HB 2598 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Clarifying the lead agency for the early support for infant and toddlers program. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SHB 2612 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education: Changing provisions relating to the opportunity scholarship. 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 Ways & Means.

February 27, 2014

SHB 2613 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Higher Education: Creating efficiencies for institutions of higher education. 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 Ways & Means.

February 27, 2014

EHB 2618 Prime Sponsor, Representative Gregerson: Modifying provisions governing public works projects of code cities. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Roach, Chair.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

ESHB 2626 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Higher Education: Concerning statewide educational attainment goals. 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.

February 27, 2014

2SHB 2643 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Health & Human Services: Concerning efforts with private and public partnerships to help produce Washington's healthiest next generation. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Angel; Bailey; Cleveland; Keiser; Parlette; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 27, 2014

HB 2646 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cody: Providing certification exemptions and training requirements for certain individual provider long-term care workers. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Angel; Bailey; Parlette; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Dammeier, Vice Chair; Cleveland and Keiser.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

2SHB 2694 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education: Creating an informational program to increase applications from high-achieving low-income students to selective institutions of higher education. 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.

February 27, 2014

SHB 2722 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Human Services: Concerning the arrest of sixteen and seventeen year olds for domestic violence assault. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member; Hargrove and Padden.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Pearson, Vice Chair.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

HB 2723 Prime Sponsor, Representative Gregerson: Modifying certain provisions governing foreclosures. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Angel, Co-Chair; Benton, Vice Co-Chair; Mullet, Vice Co-Chair; Hatfield; Nelson and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SHB 2724 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs: Exempting information concerning archaeological resources and traditional cultural places from public disclosure. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Conway; Hasegawa, Ranking Member and McCoy.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Dansel.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2014

SHB 2739 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education: Requiring a report analyzing the correlation of certain family factors with academic and behavioral indicators of student success. 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; Rivers; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Member.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Mullet.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 26, 2014

HB 2776 Prime Sponsor, Representative Santos: Renaming the Washington civil liberties public education program. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

February 27, 2014

SGA 9040 LISA K WOO, appointed on May 11, 2011, for the term ending September 30, 2015, 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 27, 2014

SGA 9091 LYNNE DELANO, appointed on January 1, 2009, for the term ending April 15, 2014, as Chair of the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member; Hargrove and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SGA 9140 JAMES MCDEVITT, appointed on February 18, 2011, for the term ending September 25, 2014, as Member of the Clemency and Pardons Board. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member; Hargrove and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2014

SGA 9154 CHARLOTTE PARSLEY, reappointed on October 11, 2011, for the term ending July 1, 2016, as Member of the Board of Trustees for the Center of Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Billig; Brown; Cleveland; Fain; McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Mullet; Rivers; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SGA 9166 KECIA RONGEN, appointed on July 16, 2012, for the term ending April 15, 2017, as Member of the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member; Hargrove and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SGA 9170 TOM SAHLBERG, reappointed on June 11, 2012, for the term ending April 15, 2017, as Member of the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member; Hargrove and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2014

SGA 9184 BARBARA A TAYLOR, reappointed on July 11, 2011, for the term ending June 30, 2015, as Chair of the Professional Educator Standards Board. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. 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 27, 2014

SGA 9186 DENNIS THAUT, reappointed on April 16, 2010, for the term ending April 15, 2015, as Member of the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member; Hargrove and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SGA 9212 MARY MEINIG, reappointed on March 11, 2013, for the term ending at the governor’s pleasure, as Director of the Office of the Family and Children Ombudsman. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member; Hargrove and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2014

SGA 9224 DEBORAH J WILDS, appointed on March 11, 2013, for the term ending January 12, 2017, as Member of the State Board of Education. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2014

SGA 9227 NANCY K FITTA, appointed on May 1, 2013, for the term ending July 1, 2015, as Member of the Board of Trustees for the Center of Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SGA 9240 REKAH T STRONG, appointed on October 1, 2012, for the term ending September 30, 2017, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 14 (Clark 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 26, 2014

SGA 9252 YANG-SU CHO, appointed on August 19, 2013, for the term ending July 1, 2018, as Member of the State School for the Blind Board of Trustees. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SGA 9262 LOU OMA DURAND, appointed on August 1, 2013, for the term ending at the governor’s pleasure, as Director of the Department of Services for the Blind. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member; Hargrove and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SGA 9267 HEATHER L FLAHERTY, appointed on July 1, 2013, for the term ending June 30, 2014, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Western 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.

February 27, 2014

SGA 9269 BILL GORDON, appointed on October 28, 2013, for the term ending September 30, 2016, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 19 (Columbia Basin 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 27, 2014

SGA 9271 ANNE HAMILTON, appointed on May 1, 2013, for the term ending September 30, 2014, 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.

February 26, 2014

SGA 9280 JUANITA J KAMPHUIS, reappointed on July 8, 2013, for the term ending July 1, 2018, as Member of the Board of Trustees for the Center of Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SGA 9291 JOAN M MARCHIORO, appointed on June 1, 2013, for the term ending June 30, 2018, as Member of the Pollution Control/Shorelines Hearings Board. Reported by Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Ericksen, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Brown; Chase; Honeyford; Litzow; McCoy, Ranking Member and Ranker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SGA 9307 GEORGE RAITER, appointed on October 1, 2013, for the term ending September 30, 2017, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 13 (Lower Columbia 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 27, 2014

SGA 9318 LINDSEY SCHAFFER, appointed on July 1, 2013, for the term ending June 30, 2014, as Member of the Board of Regents, Washington State 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.

February 26, 2014

SGA 9324 EDWIN J SNOOK, appointed on July 2, 2013, for the term ending July 1, 2018, as Member of the State School for the Blind Board of Trustees. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SGA 9328 BERNARD VELJACIC, appointed on October 28, 2013, for the term ending September 25, 2016, as Member of the Clemency and Pardons Board. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member; Hargrove and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 26, 2014

SGA 9343 HOLLY A KOON, appointed on January 13, 2014, for the term ending January 12, 2018, as Member of the State Board of Education. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

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 Second Substitute House Bill No. 2192 and Substitute House Bill No. 2153 which were referred to the Committee on Rules.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.

MOTION

Senator Fain moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8693

By Senators Fain, Angel, Roach, Rolfes, Becker, and Dammeier

WHEREAS, The Miss Auburn Scholarship Program is the preeminent community-based scholarship competition of its kind in the state; and

WHEREAS, The Miss Auburn Scholarship Pageant is an official preliminary to the Miss Washington and Miss America Pageants; and

WHEREAS, Jacque Guyette was crowned Miss Auburn 2014 out of an extraordinary pool of 16 talented contestants; and

WHEREAS, The goal of the Miss Auburn Scholarship Program is to inspire accomplishments and motivate personal achievement in young women; and

WHEREAS, The Miss Auburn Scholarship Program is a dynamic educational program which promotes young women's education and community involvement; and

WHEREAS, Jacque is a senior at the University of Washington studying dance and public health; and

WHEREAS, She teaches ballroom dance professionally at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio; and

WHEREAS, Jacque competed on the platform of Heart Health and Women's Cardiac Research; and

WHEREAS, She has been a strong supporter and member of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program; and

WHEREAS, In 1997 the Miss America organization proclaimed the Miss Auburn Scholarship Fund to be the largest in the entire Miss America local pageant system;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize and support the good work of the Miss Auburn Scholarship Program; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Miss Auburn Scholarship Program and Jacque Guyette, the 2014 pageant winner.

Senator Fain spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8693.

The motion by Senator Fain carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

The President Pro Tempore welcomed and introduced Miss Auburn 2014, Miss Jacque Guyette, who were seated in the gallery.

PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

Senator Fraser: “Thank you Mr. President. I would just like to note that this is an historic day today. It’s the big anniversary of the big Nisqually earthquake, when we suddenly evacuated the Legislative Building for two years. Many of us present here were present that day. We remember the great shaking, the great noise. At the time I thought the great noise was rocks grinding under the ground. It turned out, it was the pieces of the dome moving around. The dome finally lifted up to zero gravity and started moving. Fortunately the earthquake stopped or we could have had a succession in government problem but it was a great irony at the time. We were having a huge debate on how to upgrade the Legislative Building. Would it be half of the building at a time. Would it be a floor at a time? But, no, we couldn’t evacuate the whole building at a time, and in an instant we did it. Fortunately the building is much safer today but I’d just like to note that this is earthquake day. Thank you.”

PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

Senator Eide: “Well, not only is it an historic day in regarding the earthquake. It is an historic day in my life. It’s my thirty-eighth wedding anniversary. So, yes we were on the floor when we had the, it was my twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, when we had the earthquake on this floor and it was rather scary. But I wanted to say, first of all to my husband, I love you dearly and thank you for putting up with me for all these years. You know what? He’s made life fun and it has gone by so fast and I wouldn’t be able to stand here today and be in the Legislature as long as I have if it hadn’t been for him. So, you know, I feel blessed. I have to tell you a little bit, a story of how we got to do these roses and how there’s thirty-eight of them today. So he bought my wedding bouquet thirty-eight years ago and the wedding bouquet was nothing but white roses. We were going to the University of Washington at the time. When we had our first anniversary he brought me one long stem white rose and I though okay and then the second anniversary he brought me two. It was the third time around that I was wondering okay now I know what he’s doing, because I thought this cheap guy’s not giving me, I knew what we were. I knew that we were students so we were pinching our pennies. So now we’re at thirty-eight and he says, ‘Honey, can I just buy you a rose bush?’ And I said, ‘No, because I deserve every one of those roses.’ But, I love you honey. I’m looking forward of coming home and having dinner and fun tonight.”

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate reverted to the seventh order of business.

THIRD READING

CONFIRMATION OF GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

MOTION

Senator Hatfield moved that Heidi Heywood, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9273, be confirmed as a member of the Board of Trustees, Lower Columbia College District No. 13.

Senator Hatfield spoke in favor of the motion.

APPOINTMENT OF HEIDI HEYWOOD

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the confirmation of Heidi Heywood, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9273, as a member of the Board of Trustees, Lower Columbia College District No. 13.

The Secretary called the roll on the confirmation of Heidi Heywood, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9273, as a member of the Board of Trustees, Lower Columbia College District No. 13 and the appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

Voting yea: Senators Angel, Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Braun, Brown, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Dansel, Darneille, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Hargrove, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Liias, Litzow, McAuliffe, McCoy, Mullet, Nelson, O'Ban, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Pedersen, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Rolfes, Schoesler, Sheldon and Tom

Heidi Heywood, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9273, having received the constitutional majority was declared confirmed as a member of the Board of Trustees, Lower Columbia College District No. 13.

MOTION

At 10:24 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 11:43 a.m. by President Pro Tempore.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate reverted to the sixth order of business.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain and without objection, the rules were suspended and the Committee on Rules was relieved of further consideration of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1484 and the measure was referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6340, by Senator Hill

Aligning student transportation formulas with 2013 session laws.

The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Hill, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6340 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senators Hill and Billig 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. 6340.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6340 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 1; Excused, 0.

Voting yea: Senators Angel, Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Braun, Brown, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Dansel, Darneille, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Hargrove, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Liias, Litzow, McAuliffe, McCoy, Mullet, Nelson, O'Ban, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Pedersen, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Rolfes, Schoesler, Sheldon and Tom

Absent: Senator Hasegawa

SENATE BILL NO. 6340, 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.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Billig, Senator Hasegawa was excused.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, Rule 15 was suspended for the remainder of the day for the purpose of allowing continued floor action.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Senate Rule 15 establishes the floor schedule and calls for a lunch and dinner break of 90 minutes each per day during regular daily sessions.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6402, by Senators Honeyford, Hatfield, Brown, Dansel, Parlette and Bailey

Defining honey bee products and services as an agricultural product.

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator Honeyford, Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6402 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6402 and the second substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.

On motion of Senator Honeyford, the rules were suspended, Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6402 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

MOTION TO LIMIT DEBATE

Senator Fain: “Mr. President, I move that the members of the Senate be allowed to speak but once on each question before the Senate, that such speech be limited to three minutes and that members be prohibited from yielding their time, however, the maker of a motion shall be allowed to open and close debate. This motion shall be in effect through February 28, 2014.”

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the motion by Senator Fain to limit debate.

The motion by Senator Fain carried and debate was limited through February 28, 2014 by voice vote.

Senators Honeyford and Hatfield spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6402.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6402 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 1; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

Voting yea: Senators Angel, Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Braun, Brown, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Dansel, Darneille, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Hargrove, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Liias, Litzow, McAuliffe, McCoy, Mullet, Nelson, O'Ban, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Pedersen, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Rolfes, Schoesler, Sheldon and Tom

Voting nay: Senator Frockt

SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6402, 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. 6020, by Senators Honeyford and Keiser

Concerning the 2013-2015 supplemental capital budget.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Honeyford, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6020 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6020 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.

MOTION

Senator Honeyford moved that the following amendment by Senator Honeyford be adopted:

0.On page 8, on line 4, strike "Storm Water Decant Facility" and insert: "~~Storm Water Decant Facility~~ Wastewater Treatment Plant"

Senators Honeyford and Keiser spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Honeyford on page 8, line 4 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6020.

The motion by Senator Honeyford carried and the amendment was adopted by voice vote.

MOTION

Senator Honeyford moved that the following amendment by Senator Honeyford be adopted:

0.On page 8, after line 27, insert the following:

"Moses Lake North Dam Replacement Project $2,000,000"

On page 8, on line 33, strike "$30,009,000" and insert "$32,009,000"

Correct the totals accordingly

Senators Honeyford and Keiser spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Honeyford on page 8, after line 27 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6020.

The motion by Senator Honeyford carried and the amendment was adopted by voice vote.

MOTION

Senator Frockt moved that the following amendment by Senator Frockt be adopted:

0.On page 11, after line 25, insert the following:

"Meridian Health Center $1,500,000"

On page 11, on line 28, strike "$32,128,000" and insert "$33,628,000"

On page 11, on line 31, strike "$31,628,000" and insert "$33,128,000"

On page 11, on line 34, strike "$32,128,000" and insert "$33,628,000"

On page 12, on line 2, strike "$32,128,000" and insert "$33,628,000"

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

WITHDRAWAL OF AMENDMENT

On motion of Senator Frockt, the amendment by Senator Frockt on page 11, line after 25 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6020 was withdrawn.

MOTION

Senator Hasegawa moved that the following amendment by Senator Hasegawa be adopted:

0.On page 11, after line 25, insert the following:

"Sweet Grass Meadows Housing $1,400,000

And adjust the appropriations and totals accordingly

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

Senator Hasegawa spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

Senator Honeyford spoke against adoption of the amendment.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Hasegawa on page 11, after line 25 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6020.

The motion by Senator Hasegawa failed and the amendment was not adopted by voice vote.

The President assumed the chair.

MOTION

Senator Liias moved that the following amendment by Senator Liias and others be adopted:

0.On page 11, after line 25, insert the following:

"Snohomish Co. Boys & Girls Club-Paull Shin Center $3,000,000"

And adjust the appropriations and totals accordingly

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly

Senators Liias and Keiser spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

Senator Schoesler spoke against adoption of the amendment.

WITHDRAWAL OF AMENDMENT

On motion of Senator Liias, the amendment by Senator Liias and others on page 11, after line 25 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6020 was withdrawn.

MOTION

Senator Kohl-Welles moved that the following amendment by Senators Kohl-Welles and Pedersen be adopted:

0.On page 11, after line 25, insert the following:

"Pike Place Market Project $500,000"

And adjust the appropriations and totals accordingly

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

Senator Kohl-Welles spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

Senator Honeyford spoke against adoption of the amendment.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senators Kohl-Welles and Pedersen on page 11, after line 25 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6020.

The motion by Senator Kohl-Welles failed and the amendment was not adopted by voice vote.

MOTION

Senator Keiser moved that the following amendment by Senator Keiser and others be adopted:

0.On page 18, after line 17, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1014. A new section is added to 2013 2nd sp.s. c 19 (uncodified) to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Involuntary Evaluation and Treatment Beds (91000592)

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) The appropriation in this section is provided solely for the department, in collaboration with the department of social and health services, to issue grants to community hospital or free-standing evaluation and treatment facilities providing new or increased capacity for short term psychiatric detention and commitment services in the King county regional support network, Spokane regional support network outside of Spokane county, and Thurston/Mason regional support networks. If the department cannot provide funds for a project within each of these three regional support networks, they may, in collaboration with the department of social and health services, consider other locations.

(2) These funds must not be used in settings that meet the criteria to be classified under federal law as institutions for mental diseases. Funds may be used for construction and equipment costs associated with establishment of the new or increased capacity in these settings. These funds must not be used for operating costs associated with the treatment of patients using these services.

(3) In order to receive funding, each of the projects must be identified by the department of social and health services and the regional support network and provide:

(a) Evidence that the project has been developed in collaboration with one or more regional support networks, as defined in RCW 71.24.025;

(b) Evidence that the project will serve persons who are publicly funded and persons detained under the involuntary treatment act under chapter 71.05 RCW;

(d) A commitment to maintain the beds or facility for at least a ten year period;

(e) The date upon which structural modifications or construction would begin and the anticipated date of completion of the project;

(f) A detailed estimate of the costs associated with opening the beds; and

(g) The applicant's commitment to work with local courts and prosecutors to ensure that prosecutors and courts in the area served by the hospital or facility will be available to conduct involuntary commitment hearings and proceedings under chapter 71.05 RCW.

(4) To accommodate the emergent need for inpatient psychiatric services, the department and the department of health, in collaboration with the department of social and health services, must establish a concurrent and expedited process for the purpose of grant applicants meeting any applicable regulatory requirements necessary to operate the new or increased capacity in these settings.

Appropriation:

State Building Construction Account--State....................................

..................................................................................... $5,200,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures) .................................................... .$0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs) ............................................... $0

TOTAL ..................................................................... $5,200,000"

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

Senator Keiser spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

Senator Honeyford spoke against adoption of the amendment.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Keiser and others on page 18, after line 17 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6020.

The motion by Senator Keiser failed and the amendment was not adopted by voice vote.

MOTION

Senator Fraser moved that the following amendment by Senators Fraser and Keiser be adopted:

0.On page 22, on line 11 after "act." insert the following:
"The building will be delivered using design build, as defined by chapter 39.10 RCW, with a guarantee for energy, operations, and maintenance performance. The term for performance validation must not be less than five years. The state may use state employees for services not related to building performance. Criteria for selecting a contractor must include life cycle costs, energy costs, or energy use index. The scope of the building shall be between two hundred thousand and two hundred twenty-five thousand square feet of office space based on the office of financial management's direction for square feet and tenants identified in the programming phase including the Washington state patrol. Initial tenant lease costs for the building may not exceed six dollars per gross square foot not including debt services. Proposals must be received by January 31, 2014. This is phase one of a two-phase process that includes future demolition of the current general administration building and construction of a similar facility which may include the state library as a tenant."

On page 22, beginning on line 14, after "State Building Construction Account--State . . ." strike all material through "$1,950,000" and insert "$13,000,000"

On page 22, beginning on line 18, after "TOTAL . . ." strike all material through "$1,950,000" and insert "$13,000,000"

On page 49, beginning on line 9, after "(b)" strike all material through "~~Olympia.~~" on line 11 and insert "Enter into a financing contract for up to $69,000,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to construct a new office building at 1063 Capitol Way South, Olympia((."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly

Senator Fraser spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

WITHDRAWAL OF AMENDMENT

On motion of Senator Fraser, the amendment by Senators Fraser and Keiser on page 22, line 11 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6020 was withdrawn.

MOTION

Senator Honeyford moved that the following amendment by Senator Honeyford be adopted:

0.On page 22, after line 18, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1021. A new section is added to 2013 2nd sp.s. c 19 (uncodified) to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE SERVICES

Predesign for New State Patrol Building (92000001)

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

The appropriation is provided solely for a predesign for a new facility for the headquarters of the state patrol. The predesign must describe a project scope that meets all or most of the facility needs of the state patrol in Thurston County while minimizing the budgetary impacts. The predesign must consider a variety of sites, excluding sites on the West capital campus.

Appropriation:

State Building Construction Account—State

........................................................................................ $250,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)....................................................... $0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs)................................................. $0

TOTAL.......................................................................... $250,000"

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly

Senator Honeyford spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

Senator Keiser spoke against adoption of the amendment.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Honeyford on page 22, after line 18 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6020.

The motion by Senator Honeyford failed and the amendment was not adopted by voice vote.

MOTION

Senator Fain, having voted on the prevailing side moved that the vote by which the amendment by Senator Honeyford on page 22, after line 18 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6020 was not adopted by the Senate be immediately reconsidered.

POINT OF ORDER

Senator Rolfes: “I believe that the good Senator’s motion is out of order.”

REPLY BY THE PRESIDENT

President Owen: “And Senator, for what reason Senator?”

POINT OF ORDER

Senator Rolfes: “It’s not timed appropriately. It’s not timely because we’ve moved forward.”

REPLY BY THE PRESIDENT

President Owen: “Senator Rolfes, you would be correct if in fact someone had moved adoption of the next amendment but in fact nobody had moved adoption because we were just reading it, therefore his motion is timely.”

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the motion by Senator Fain to immediately reconsider the vote by which the amendment by Senator Honeyford on page 22, after line 18 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6020 was not adopted.

The motion by Senator Fain to immediately reconsider the vote by which the amendment by Senator Honeyford was not adopted carried by a rising vote.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Honeyford on page 22, after line 18 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6020 on immediate reconsideration.

Senator Honeyford and Schoesler spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

Senator Keiser spoke against adoption of the amendment.

Senator Rolfes demanded a roll call.

The President declared that one-sixth of the members supported the demand and the demand was sustained.

Senator Liias spoke against adoption of the amendment.

POINT OF INQUIRY

Senator Roach: “Would Senator Honeyford yield to a question? So, not being on Ways & Means right now, I was on it for eighteen years but not right now. So, the question I have did the State Patrol come to us and ask for this? How are we getting this? How is this before us?”

Senator Honeyford: “This came before us because of what’s known as the 1063 Building and that being sold as the solution for the Washington State Patrol. As far as I know, they were never involved until this year. The Chief came to see me and I told him I didn’t support that building but I wanted to do what I could for them. The problem is that the 1063 Building would be a rental rate of about thirty-five dollars a square foot accordingly to OFM and that they would be saving, if they consolidated everything, they‘d save about nine hundred forty two thousand dollars a month but at the same time they would be paying over three million dollars per month in rent. Don’t know where’s that’s going to come from. Out of the transportation budget which is the same budget which pays for the Troopers salaries. So do we want Troopers salaries or do we want…”

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT

President Owen: “Senator Honeyford, you’re starting to debate the issue rather than answer the question specifically.”

Senator Billig spoke against adoption of the amendment.

Senators Sheldon and Hatfield spoke on the adoption of the amendment.

The Secretary called the roll on the adoption of the amendment by Senator Honeyford on page 22, after line 18 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6020 and the amendment was adopted by the following vote: Yeas, 25; Nays, 24; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

Voting yea: Senators Angel, Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Braun, Brown, Dammeier, Dansel, Ericksen, Fain, Hewitt, Hill, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, King, Litzow, O'Ban, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Rivers, Schoesler, Sheldon and Tom

Voting nay: Senators Billig, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Darneille, Eide, Fraser, Frockt, Hargrove, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Liias, McAuliffe, McCoy, Mullet, Nelson, Pedersen, Ranker, Roach and Rolfes

MOTION

Senator Ericksen moved that the following amendment by Senator Ericksen be adopted:

0.On page 27, on line 20, after "limitations:" insert "(1)"

On page 27, after line 27, insert the following:

"(2) By October 1, 2014, the department must submit a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature showing the requested clean-up projects that fit the definition of large complex multi-biennial projects under RCW 70.105D.030(5). The report must show a description of the project, the amount requested over the ten year period, the amount requested for the 2015-17 biennium, and the estimated jobs created by the 2015-17 proposed appropriation."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

Senator Ericksen spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Ericksen on page 27, after line 27 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6020.

The motion by Senator Ericksen carried and the amendment was adopted by voice vote.

MOTION

Senator Keiser moved that the following amendment by Senator Keiser and others be adopted:

0.On page 34, after line 7, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to 2013 2nd sp.s. c 19 (uncodified) to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY

Flood Hazard Reduction Grants (91000239)

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) $15,00,000 of the appropriation in this section is provided solely for a statewide competitive grant program for flood hazard reduction projects that also protect or restore floodplain ecosystem functions.

(a) Grants may be distributed on a competitive basis to the following eligible entities: Counties, cities, federally recognized Indian tribes; port districts; flood control districts; conservation districts; and diking and drainage districts.

(b) Applicants must provide a twenty percent match from nonstate sources. The nonstate match may include cash on hand, the value of real property when acquired solely for the purpose of the project, the proceeds of a letter of credit or other binding loan commitment, a pledge commitment, and in-kind contributions. Applicants may receive credit for properly documented nonstate matching funds that were contributed no earlier than ten years prior to the grant solicitation round and that are related to the needs identified in the project application. The department may develop additional requirements related to documenting the value of the nonstate match.

(c) The department, in consultation with the office of financial management, must evaluate, score, and rank applications based on the following criteria, in descending order of priority:

(i) Projects that achieve multiple benefits, including, but not limited to, cost-effective flood hazard reduction to people, property, critical facilities, and transportation corridors, flood risk reduction, salmon recovery, water quality improvements, habitat restoration, agricultural viability, public access, and channel migration zone protection. Projects must address both reduction and prevention of flood risks, and protection or restoration of floodplain ecosystem functions. For the Chehalis river basin, projects may also include, but not be limited to, an upstream water retention facility.

(A) Priority must first be given to projects that:

(I) Are located in a county or counties covered by ten or more state emergency flood proclamations from 1996 to 2012; and

(II) Are part of a basin-wide strategy created by a governor's work group in close collaboration with an Indian tribe and a multicounty flood authority.

(B) Priority must next be given to projects in counties that have historically been and are projected to continue to be at greatest risk and most vulnerable to flooding;

(ii) Projects that are consistent with and recommended by a collaborative planning and approval process that includes public comment, such as a comprehensive flood hazard management plan, a hazard mitigation plan, a comprehensive plan, a watershed plan, or other applicable plans;

(iii) Projects that minimize or eliminate future costs for maintenance, operation, or emergency response; and

(iv) Projects that are ready to proceed with the scope of work, and whose sponsors have the capacity to complete the project successfully.

Appropriation:

State Building Construction Account--State................ $15,000,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)....................................................... $0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs)................................................. $0

TOTAL..................................................................... $15,000,000"

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

Senators Keiser, Hargrove, Fraser and Roach spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

Senators Honeyford, Dammeier and Braun spoke against adoption of the amendment.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Keiser and others on page 34, after line 7 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6020.

The motion by Senator Keiser carried and the amendment was adopted by a rising vote, the President voting in favor.

Senator Fain demanded a roll call.

REPLY BY THE PRESIDENT

President Owen: “Senator Fain, the vote has been announced. Not after the gavel’s been dropped. The three of us got to twenty-four, Senator.”

PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY

Senator Honeyford: “I’m questioning the vote. We have twenty-six members here. One voted against it. The other twenty-five are present.”

REPLY BY THE PRESIDENT

President Owen: “Senator, all I can tell you is that the three of us counted. Somebody must not have been standing or off the floor. The three of us came up with the same count and we did it twice.”

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, further consideration of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6020 was deferred and the bill held its place on the second reading calendar.

MOTION

Senator Nelson moved that the Senate advance to the ninth order of business for the purpose of relieving the Committee on Financial Institution, Housing & Insurance of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2368.

PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY

Senator Fain: “My understanding is that this is a procedural vote to move to the ninth order of business which is not, is that debatable Mr. President?’

REPLY BY THE PRESIDENT

President Owen: “The President has just noted that it is not debatable, however, the practice of the President has always been to allow a person to make a brief statement on either side of those motions.”

Senator Nelson spoke in favor of the motion.

Senator Rolfes demanded a roll call.

The President declared that one-sixth of the members supported the demand and the demand was sustained.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the motion by Senator Nelson to advance to the ninth order of business.

The Secretary called the roll on the motion to advance to the ninth order of business failed by the following vote: Yeas, 23; Nays, 26; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

Voting yea: Senators Billig, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Darneille, Eide, Fraser, Frockt, Hargrove, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hobbs, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Liias, McAuliffe, McCoy, Mullet, Nelson, Pedersen, Ranker and Rolfes

Voting nay: Senators Angel, Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Braun, Brown, Dammeier, Dansel, Ericksen, Fain, Hewitt, Hill, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, King, Litzow, O'Ban, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Rivers, Roach, Schoesler, Sheldon and Tom

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6497, by Senators McCoy, Chase, Hasegawa, Conway, Fain, Kohl-Welles and McAuliffe

Concerning the minority and women's business enterprises account.

The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator McCoy, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6497 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senator McCoy spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Billig, Senator Kline was excused.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6497.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6497 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

Voting yea: Senators Angel, Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Braun, Brown, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Dansel, Darneille, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Hargrove, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kohl-Welles, Liias, Litzow, McAuliffe, McCoy, Mullet, Nelson, O'Ban, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Pedersen, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Rolfes, Schoesler, Sheldon and Tom

Excused: Senator Kline

SENATE BILL NO. 6497, 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. 6550, by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Hobbs, Parlette, Liias, Hewitt, Hatfield, Fain, Conway, McAuliffe and Mullet

Providing a sales and use tax exemption for sales and uses related to eligible server equipment and power infrastructures installed in eligible computer data centers.

The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

Senator Holmquist Newbry moved that the following striking amendment by Senators Holmquist Newbry and Hobbs be adopted:

0.Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. This section is the tax preference performance statement for the sales and use tax exemption provided in RCW 82.08.986 and 82.12.986. This performance statement is only intended to be used for subsequent evaluation of the tax preference. It is not intended to create a private right of action by any party or be used to determine eligibility for preferential tax treatment.

(1) The legislature categorizes this sales and use tax exemption as one intended to improve industry competitiveness, as indicated in RCW 82.32.808(2)(b).

(2) It is the legislature's specific public policy objective to improve industry competitiveness. It is the legislature's intent to provide a sales and use tax exemption on eligible server equipment and power infrastructure installed in eligible computer data centers, charges made for labor and services rendered in respect to installing eligible server equipment, and on construction, installation, repair, alteration, or improvement of eligible power infrastructures in order to increase investment in data center construction in rural Washington counties, thereby adding real and personal property to state and local property tax rolls, thereby increasing the state and rural county tax base.

(3) If a review finds that rural county property tax base is increased as a result of the construction of computer data centers eligible for the sales and use tax exemption in RCW 82.08.986 and 82.12.986, then the legislature intends to extend the expiration date of the tax preference.

(4) In order to obtain the data necessary to perform the review in subsection (3) of this section, the joint legislative audit and review committee may refer to data available from the department of revenue regarding rural county property tax assessments.

Sec. 2. RCW 82.08.986 and 2012 2nd sp.s. c 6 s 302 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) An exemption from the tax imposed by RCW 82.08.020 is provided for sales to qualifying businesses and to qualifying tenants of eligible server equipment to be installed, without intervening use, in an eligible computer data center, and to charges made for labor and services rendered in respect to installing eligible server equipment. The exemption also applies to sales to qualifying businesses and to qualifying tenants of eligible power infrastructure, including labor and services rendered in respect to constructing, installing, repairing, altering, or improving eligible power infrastructure.

(2)(a) In order to claim the exemption under this section, a qualifying business or a qualifying tenant must submit an application to the department for an exemption certificate. The application must include the information necessary, as required by the department, to determine that a business or tenant qualifies for the exemption under this section. The department must issue exemption certificates to qualifying businesses and qualifying tenants. The department may assign a unique identification number to each exemption certificate issued under this section.

(b) A qualifying business or a qualifying tenant claiming the exemption under this section must present the seller with an exemption certificate in a form and manner prescribed by the department. The seller must retain a copy of the certificate for the seller's files.

(3)(a) Within six years of the date that the department issued an exemption certificate under this section to a qualifying business or a qualifying tenant with respect to an eligible computer data center, the qualifying business or qualifying tenant must establish that net employment at the eligible computer data center has increased by a minimum of:

(i) Thirty-five family wage employment positions; or

(ii) Three family wage employment positions for each twenty thousand square feet of space or less that is newly dedicated to housing working servers at the eligible computer data center. For qualifying tenants, the number of family wage employment positions that must be increased under this subsection (3)(a)(ii) is based only on the space occupied by the qualifying tenant in the eligible computer data center.

(b) In calculating the net increase in family wage employment positions:

(i) The owner of an eligible computer data center, in addition to its own net increase in family wage employment positions, may include:

(A) The net increase in family wage employment positions employed by qualifying tenants; and

(B) The net increase in family wage employment positions described in (c)(ii)(B) of this subsection (3).

(ii)(A) Qualifying tenants, in addition to their own net increase in family wage employment positions, may include:

(I) A portion of the net increase in family wage employment positions employed by the owner; and

(II) A portion of the net increase in family wage employment positions described in (c)(ii)(B) of this subsection (3).

(B) The portion of the net increase in family wage employment positions to be counted under this subsection (3)(b)(ii) by each qualifying tenant must be in proportion to the amount of space in the eligible computer data center occupied by the qualifying tenant compared to the total amount of space in the eligible computer data center occupied by all qualifying tenants.

(c)(i) For purposes of this subsection, family wage employment positions are new permanent employment positions requiring forty hours of weekly work, or their equivalent, on a full-time basis at the eligible computer data center and receiving a wage equivalent to or greater than one hundred fifty percent of the per capita personal income of the county in which the qualified project is located. An employment position may not be counted as a family wage employment position unless the employment position is entitled to health insurance coverage provided by the employer of the employment position. For purposes of this subsection (3)(c), "new permanent employment position" means an employment position that did not exist or that had not previously been filled as of the date that the department issued an exemption certificate to the owner or qualifying tenant of an eligible computer data center, as the case may be.

(ii)(A) Family wage employment positions include positions filled by employees of the owner of the eligible computer data center and by employees of qualifying tenants.

(B) Family wage employment positions also include individuals performing work at an eligible computer data center as an independent contractor hired by the owner of the eligible computer data center or as an employee of an independent contractor hired by the owner of the eligible computer data center, if the work is necessary for the operation of the computer data center, such as security and building maintenance, and provided that all of the requirements in (c)(i) of this subsection (3) are met.

(d) All previously exempted sales and use taxes are immediately due and payable for a qualifying business or qualifying tenant that does not meet the requirements of this subsection.

(4) A qualifying business or a qualifying tenant claiming an exemption under this section or RCW 82.12.986 must complete an annual report with the department as required under RCW 82.32.534.

(5)(a) The exemption provided in this section does not apply to:

(i) Any person who has received the benefit of the deferral program under chapter 82.60 RCW on: (A) The construction, renovation, or expansion of a structure or structures used as a computer data center; or (B) machinery or equipment used in a computer data center; and

(ii) Any person affiliated with a person within the scope of (a)(i) of this subsection (5).

(b) If a person claims an exemption under this section and subsequently receives the benefit of the deferral program under chapter 82.60 RCW on either the construction, renovation, or expansion of a structure or structures used as a computer data center or machinery or equipment used in a computer data center, the person must repay the amount of taxes exempted under this section. Interest as provided in chapter 82.32 RCW applies to amounts due under this section until paid in full.

(6) ((~~For purposes of this section the following definitions apply~~)) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise((:)).

(a) "Affiliated" means that one person has a direct or indirect ownership interest of at least twenty percent in another person.

(b) Effective for computer data centers for which commencement of construction occurs on or after July 1, 2014, "building" means a fully enclosed structure with a weather-resistant exterior wall envelope or concrete or masonry walls designed in accordance with the requirements for structures under chapter 19.27 RCW.
(c)(i) "Computer data center" means a facility comprised of one or more buildings, which may be comprised of multiple businesses, constructed or refurbished specifically, and used primarily, to house working servers, where the facility has the following characteristics: (A) Uninterruptible power supplies, generator backup power, or both; (B) sophisticated fire suppression and prevention systems; and (C) enhanced physical security, such as: Restricted access to the facility to selected personnel; permanent security guards; video camera surveillance; an electronic system requiring passcodes, keycards, or biometric scans, such as hand scans and retinal or fingerprint recognition; or similar security features.

(ii) For a computer data center comprised of multiple buildings, each separate building constructed or refurbished specifically, and used primarily, to house working servers is considered a computer data center if it has all of the characteristics listed in ((~~(b)~~)) (c)(i)(A) through (C) of this subsection (6).

(iii) A facility comprised of one building or more than one building must have a combined square footage of at least one hundred thousand square feet.

((~~(c)~~)) (d) "Electronic data storage and data management services" include, but are not limited to: Providing data storage and backup services, providing computer processing power, hosting enterprise software applications, and hosting web sites. The term also includes providing services such as e-mail, web browsing and searching, media applications, and other online services, regardless of whether a charge is made for such services.

((~~(d)~~)) (e)(i) "Eligible computer data center" means a computer data center:

(A) Located in a rural county as defined in RCW 82.14.370;

(B) Having at least twenty thousand square feet dedicated to housing working servers, where the server space has not previously been dedicated to housing working servers; and

(I) After March 31, 2010, and before July 1, 2011; ((or))

(II) After March 31, 2012, and before July 1, ((~~2015~~)) 2014; or
(III) After June 30, 2014, and before July 1, 2025.

(ii) For purposes of this section, "commencement of construction" means the date that a building permit is issued under the building code adopted under RCW 19.27.031 for construction of the computer data center. The construction of a computer data center includes the expansion, renovation, or other improvements made to existing facilities, including leased or rented space. "Commencement of construction" does not include soil testing, site clearing and grading, site preparation, or any other related activities that are initiated before the issuance of a building permit for the construction of the foundation of a computer data center.

(iii) With respect to facilities in existence on April 1, 2010, that are expanded, renovated, or otherwise improved after March 31, 2010, or facilities in existence on April 1, 2012, that are expanded, renovated, or otherwise improved after March 31, 2012, or facilities in existence on July 1, 2014, that are expanded, renovated, or otherwise improved after June 30, 2014, an eligible computer data center includes only the portion of the computer data center meeting the requirements in ((~~(d)~~)) (e)(i)(B) of this subsection (6).

((~~(e)~~)) (f) "Eligible power infrastructure" means all fixtures and equipment owned by a qualifying business or qualifying tenant and necessary for the transformation, distribution, or management of electricity that is required to operate eligible server equipment within an eligible computer data center. The term includes generators; wiring; cogeneration equipment; and associated fixtures and equipment, such as electrical switches, batteries, and distribution, testing, and monitoring equipment. The term does not include substations.

((~~(f)~~)) (g) "Eligible server equipment" means:

(i) For a qualifying business whose computer data center qualifies as an eligible computer data center under ((~~(d)~~)) (e)(i)(C)(I) of this subsection (6), the original server equipment installed in an eligible computer data center on or after April 1, 2010, and replacement server equipment. For purposes of this subsection (6)((~~(f)~~)) (g)(i), "replacement server equipment" means server equipment that:

(A) Replaces existing server equipment, if the sale or use of the server equipment to be replaced qualified for an exemption under this section or RCW 82.12.986; and

(B) Is installed and put into regular use before April 1, ((~~2018~~)) 2020.

(ii) For a qualifying business whose computer data center qualifies as an eligible computer data center under ((~~(d)~~)) (e)(i)(C)(II) of this subsection (6), "eligible server equipment" means the original server equipment installed in an eligible computer data center on or after April 1, 2012, and replacement server equipment. For purposes of this subsection (6)((~~(f)~~)) (g)(ii), "replacement server equipment" means server equipment that:

(A) Replaces existing server equipment, if the sale or use of the server equipment to be replaced qualified for an exemption under this section or RCW 82.12.986; and

(B) Is installed and put into regular use before April 1, 2020.

      (iii) For a qualifying business whose computer data center qualifies as an eligible computer data center under (e)(i)(C)(III) of this subsection (6), "eligible server equipment" means the original server equipment directly installed in a building within an eligible computer data center on or after July 1, 2014, and replacement server equipment. Server equipment installed in movable or fixed stand-alone, prefabricated, or modular units, including intermodal shipping containers, is not "directly installed in a building." For purposes of this subsection (6)(g)(iii), "replacement server equipment" means server equipment that:
      (A) Replaces existing server equipment, if the sale or use of the server equipment to be replaced qualified for an exemption under this section or RCW 82.12.986; and
      (B) Is directly installed in a building and put into regular use before April 1, 2025.
      (iv) For a qualifying tenant who leases space within an eligible computer data center, "eligible server equipment" means the original server equipment installed within the space it leases from an eligible computer data center on or after April 1, 2010, and replacement server equipment. For purposes of this subsection (6)((~~(f)~~)) (g)(iii), "replacement server equipment" means server equipment that:

(A) Replaces existing server equipment, if the sale or use of the server equipment to be replaced qualified for an exemption under this section or RCW 82.12.986; and

(B) Is installed and put into regular use before April 1, ((~~2020~~)) 2025.

((~~(g)~~)) (h) "Qualifying business" means a business entity that exists for the primary purpose of engaging in commercial activity for profit and that is the owner of an eligible computer data center. The term does not include the state or federal government or any of their departments, agencies, and institutions; tribal governments; political subdivisions of this state; or any municipal, quasi-municipal, public, or other corporation created by the state or federal government, tribal government, municipality, or political subdivision of the state.

((~~(h)~~)) (i) "Qualifying tenant" means a business entity that exists for the primary purpose of engaging in commercial activity for profit and that leases space from a qualifying business within an eligible computer data center. The term does not include the state or federal government or any of their departments, agencies, and institutions; tribal governments; political subdivisions of this state; or any municipal, quasi-municipal, public, or other corporation created by the state or federal government, tribal government, municipality, or political subdivision of the state. The term also does not include a lessee of space in an eligible computer data center under ((~~(d)~~)) (e)(i)(C)(I) of this subsection (6), if the lessee and lessor are affiliated and:

(i) That space will be used by the lessee to house server equipment that replaces server equipment previously installed and operated in that eligible computer data center by the lessor or another person affiliated with the lessee; or

(ii) Prior to May 2, 2012, the primary use of the server equipment installed in that eligible computer data center was to provide electronic data storage and data management services for the business purposes of either the lessor, persons affiliated with the lessor, or both.

((~~(i)~~)) (j) "Server equipment" means the computer hardware located in an eligible computer data center and used exclusively to provide electronic data storage and data management services for internal use by the owner or lessee of the computer data center, for clients of the owner or lessee of the computer data center, or both. "Server equipment" also includes computer software necessary to operate the computer hardware. "Server equipment" does not include personal computers, the racks upon which the server equipment is installed, and computer peripherals such as keyboards, monitors, printers, and mice.

(7) Subsections (1), (2), and (5) of this section expire((~~s April~~)) July 1, ((~~2020~~)) 2025.

Sec. 3. RCW 82.12.986 and 2012 2nd sp.s. c 6 s 304 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) An exemption from the tax imposed by RCW 82.12.020 is provided for the use by qualifying businesses or qualifying tenants of eligible server equipment to be installed, without intervening use, in an eligible computer data center, and to the use of labor and services rendered in respect to installing such server equipment. The exemption also applies to the use by a qualifying business or qualifying tenant of eligible power infrastructure, including labor and services rendered in respect to installing, repairing, altering, or improving such infrastructure.

(2) A qualifying business or a qualifying tenant is not eligible for the exemption under this section unless the department issued an exemption certificate to the qualifying business or a qualifying tenant for the exemption provided in RCW 82.08.986.

(3)(a) The exemption provided in this section does not apply to:

(ii) Any person affiliated with a person within the scope of (a)(i) of this subsection (3).

(b) If a person has received the benefit of the exemption under this section and subsequently receives the benefit of the deferral program under chapter 82.60 RCW on either the construction, renovation, or expansion of a structure or structures used as a computer data center or machinery or equipment used in a computer data center, the person must repay the amount of taxes exempted under this section. Interest as provided in chapter 82.32 RCW applies to amounts due under this subsection (3)(b) until paid in full. A person is not required to repay taxes under this subsection with respect to property and services for which the person is required to repay taxes under RCW 82.08.986(5).

(4) The definitions and requirements in RCW 82.08.986 apply to this section.

(5) Subsections (1) through (3) of this section expire((~~s April~~)) July 1, ((~~2020~~)) 2025."

Senator Holmquist Newbry spoke in favor of adoption of the striking amendment.

MOTION

Senator Hasegawa moved that the following amendment by Senator Hasegawa to the striking amendment be adopted:

0.On page 6, line 3, strike "2025" and insert "2018"

On page 9, line 6, strike "2025" and insert "2018"

On page 10, line 6, strike "2025" and insert "2018"

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

Senator Hasegawa spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment to the striking amendment.

Senator Holmquist Newbry spoke against adoption of the amendment to the striking amendment.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Hasegawa on page 6, line 3 to the striking amendment to Senate Bill No. 6550.

The motion by Senator Hasegawa failed and the amendment to the striking amendment was not adopted by voice vote.

MOTION

Senator Hasegawa moved that the following amendment by Senator Hasegawa to the striking amendment be adopted:

0.On page 9, line 5 of the amendment, after "(7)" insert "The sales tax exemption in this section and the use tax exemption in RCW 82.12.986 are deemed to be investments by the state and as such the eligible computer data centers are deemed to be public works by the state and are subject to the provisions of chapter 39.12 RCW.
(8)"

Senator Hasegawa spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment to the striking amendment.

Senator King spoke against adoption of the amendment to the striking amendment.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Hasegawa on page 9, line 5 to the striking amendment to Senate Bill No. 6550.

The motion by Senator Hasegawa failed and the amendment to the striking amendment was not adopted by voice vote.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the striking amendment by Senators Holmquist Newbry and Hobbs to Senate Bill No. 6550.

The motion by Senator Holmquist Newbry 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 3 of the title, after "centers;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 82.08.986 and 82.12.986; creating a new section; and providing expiration dates."

MOTION

On motion of Senator Holmquist Newbry, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6550 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senators Holmquist Newbry, Hargrove, Conway spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

Senator Hasegawa spoke against passage of the bill.

POINT OF INQUIRY

Senator Honeyford: “Would Senator Hasegawa yield to a question? Thank you, I appreciate your concern for taxes not being paid but I need to ask that Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Adobe and others moved to Oregon, how much tax revenue are we getting from them?”

Senator Hasegawa: “That’s a fairly loaded question obviously. I would say that if we could sell our state on the merits of our advantages by way of having the lowest power rates in the country, having the most skilled and qualified employees in the country...”

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT

President Owen: “Senator Hasegawa, the President is reluctant to do this but you are actually not answering the question but debating the bill and you’ve already spoken once. So please, you can speak but just respond to his question.””

Senator Hasegawa: “I do not have the data on, at my fingertips on how many, but I believe that we have many major corporations that have moved in meaning Microsoft…”

Senator Honeyford: “I can give you the answer. Zero.”

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6550.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6550 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 35; Nays, 13; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

Voting yea: Senators Angel, Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Braun, Brown, Conway, Dammeier, Dansel, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Hargrove, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Liias, Litzow, Mullet, Nelson, O'Ban, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Rivers, Roach, Schoesler, Sheldon and Tom

Voting nay: Senators Billig, Chase, Cleveland, Darneille, Fraser, Frockt, Hasegawa, Kohl-Welles, McAuliffe, McCoy, Pedersen, Ranker and Rolfes

Excused: Senator Kline

ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 6550, 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. 6259, by Senators Hargrove, Hatfield, Braun and Hobbs

Providing a reduced public utility tax for log transportation businesses.

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator Hargrove, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6259 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6259 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.

On motion of Senator Hargrove, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6259 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senators Hargrove, Sheldon and Becker spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

Senator Hasegawa spoke against passage of the bill.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6259.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6259 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 44; Nays, 4; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

Voting yea: Senators Angel, Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Braun, Brown, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Dansel, Darneille, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Hargrove, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kohl-Welles, Litzow, McAuliffe, McCoy, Mullet, Nelson, O'Ban, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Schoesler, Sheldon and Tom

Voting nay: Senators Hasegawa, Liias, Pedersen and Rolfes

Excused: Senator Kline

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6259, 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.

The Senate resumed consideration of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6020 which had been deferred earlier in the day.

MOTION

Senator Keiser moved that the following amendment by Senator Keiser and others be adopted:

0.On page 34, after line 7, Insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec.3010. A new section is added to 2013 2nd sp.s. c 19 (uncodified) to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY

Clean Water Act Mitigation (91000242)

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) $10,000,000 of the appropriation in this section is provided solely for a statewide competitive grant program for local governments for storm water projects that provide a water quality or ecological benefit, address pollution from existing development, and support partnerships to reduce toxic water pollution. Prior to awarding a grant in a water body that is in Indian tribe reservation lands or in a usual and accustomed fishing area, the department must seek comment and agreement from the tribe.

Appropriation:

State Building Construction Account--State................ $10,000,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)....................................................... $0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs)................................................. $0

TOTAL...................................................................... $10,000,000

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

Senators Keiser and Liias spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

Senator Honeyford spoke against adoption of the amendment.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Keiser and others on page 34, after line 7 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6020.

The motion by Senator Keiser failed and the amendment was not adopted by voice vote.

MOTION

Senator Honeyford moved that the following amendment by Senator Honeyford be adopted:

0.On page 34, after line 7, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 3010. A new section is added to 2013 2nd sp.s. c 19 (uncodified) to read as follows:

The legislature finds that the financing of flood control projects requires a careful analysis of the options for funding projects using best practices with sources of money that do to not impair the general fund. The legislature intends to accomplish that analysis through the task force created in SSB 6516. The department of ecology must not expend any funds provided to the department in this act for flood control until that task force completes its work and the legislature acts on the recommendations of the task force.

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly

Senators Honeyford and Keiser spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Honeyford on page 34, after line 7 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6020.

The motion by Senator Honeyford carried and the amendment was adopted by voice vote.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Honeyford, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6020 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senator Honeyford spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

Senators Keiser and Mullet spoke against passage of the bill.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6020.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6020 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 31; Nays, 18; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

Voting yea: Senators Angel, Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Braun, Brown, Dammeier, Dansel, Ericksen, Fain, Frockt, Hargrove, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, King, Litzow, O'Ban, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Schoesler, Sheldon and Tom

Voting nay: Senators Billig, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Darneille, Eide, Fraser, Hasegawa, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Liias, McAuliffe, McCoy, Mullet, Nelson, Pedersen and Rolfes

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6020, 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.

MOTION

At 1:43 p.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President.

AFTERNOON SESSION

The Senate was called to order at 3:02 p.m. by President Owen.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate reverted to the first order of business.

SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

February 28, 2014

SB 6566 Prime Sponsor, Senator O'Ban: Affirming the authority of the clemency and pardons board to make recommendations to the governor regarding petitions for reprieve to ensure that victims, law enforcement, prisoners, and others are heard. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Pearson and Roach.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member and Pedersen.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

HB 1064 Prime Sponsor, Representative Goodman: Making technical changes to form year designations. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

2ESHB 1083 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs: Authorizing judges of tribal courts and administrative law judges to solemnize marriages. (REVISED FOR SECOND ENGROSSED: Authorizing judges of courts of limited jurisdiction and judges of tribal courts to solemnize marriages. ) Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

2ESHB 1117 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning the transfer of real property by deed taking effect at the grantor's death. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

HB 1145 Prime Sponsor, Representative Goodman: Providing credit towards child support obligations for veterans benefits. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

SHB 1171 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety: Clarifying pretrial release programs. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

SHB 1292 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety: Vacating prostitution convictions. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SHB 1298 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Government Operations & Elections: Implementing the recommendations of the sunshine committee. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

EHB 1367 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kirby: Authorizing assessments for nuisance abatement in cities and towns. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Conway; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Benton, Vice Chair and Dansel.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Roach, Chair.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

HB 1597 Prime Sponsor, Representative Goodman: Making marijuana law technical corrections. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SHB 1634 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Including the value of solar, biomass, and geothermal facilities in the property tax levy limit calculation. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Keiser, Assistant Ranking Member on the Capital Budget; Ranker, Assistant Ranking Member on the Operating Budget; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Kohl-Welles; Padden; Parlette; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

2SHB 1651 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Information Technology: Concerning access to juvenile records. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member; Hargrove and Padden.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Pearson, Vice Chair.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

HB 1724 Prime Sponsor, Representative Roberts: Concerning statements made by juveniles during assessments or screenings for mental health or chemical dependency treatment. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member and Hargrove.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

SHB 1742 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Government Accountability & Oversight: Allowing sales of growlers of wine. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

SHB 1791 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety: Concerning trafficking. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

SHB 1805 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Government Accountability & Oversight: Concerning culinary class wine restaurant specialty licenses. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Holmquist Newbry, Chair.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

ESHB 1840 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning firearms laws for persons subject to no-contact orders, protection orders, and restraining orders. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SHB 1841 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Authorizing electronic competitive bidding for state public works contracting. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Dansel.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

E2SHB 1902 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Creating intermittent-use trailer license plates. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Eide, Co-Chair; Hobbs, Vice Co-Chair; King, Co-Chair; Angel; Brown; Cleveland; Dansel; Ericksen; Fain, Budget Leadership Cabinet; Litzow; Mullet; O'Ban and Rolfes.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Liias.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

SHB 2057 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety: Modifying arrest without warrant provisions. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

SHB 2080 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs: Vacating convictions for certain tribal fishing activities. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

SHB 2102 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Requiring a prisoner to seek authorization from a court before commencing a civil action against the victim of the prisoner's crimes. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

HB 2119 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schmick: Designating Palouse falls as the state waterfall. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

SHB 2125 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Information Technology: Removing the requirements that all fines collected be credited to the Washington horse racing commission class C purse fund account. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

ESHB 2155 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Government Accountability & Oversight: Preventing theft of alcoholic spirits from licensed retailers. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; King and Kohl-Welles.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Hewitt.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

SHB 2171 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Strengthening economic protections for veterans and military personnel. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

SHB 2196 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning the use of the judicial information system by courts before granting certain orders. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

SHB 2205 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety: Modifying mental status evaluation provisions. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

HB 2253 Prime Sponsor, Representative Manweller: Concerning telecommunications installations. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

HB 2254 Prime Sponsor, Representative Manweller: Concerning telecommunications work experience for purposes of eligibility toward limited energy specialty electrician certification. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

HB 2296 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pike: Addressing duplicate signatures on petitions in cities, towns, and code cities. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

HB 2302 Prime Sponsor, Representative Moscoso: Concerning snack bar licenses. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

SHB 2318 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Labor & Workforce Development: Addressing contractor liability for industrial insurance premiums for not-for-profit nonemergency medicaid transportation brokers. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

ESHB 2353 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning actions for trespass upon a business owner's premises. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Darneille.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

HB 2359 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kochmar: Exempting collectible vehicles from emission test requirements. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Eide, Co-Chair; Hobbs, Vice Co-Chair; King, Co-Chair; Angel; Brown; Cleveland; Dansel; Ericksen; Fain, Budget Leadership Cabinet; Litzow; Mullet; O'Ban and Rolfes.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

SHB 2371 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Government Accountability & Oversight: Concerning the sale of beer by grocery store licensees. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair and Hasegawa.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

HB 2407 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ormsby: Correcting 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 a different state retirement system. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Keiser, Assistant Ranking Member on the Capital Budget; Ranker, Assistant Ranking Member on the Operating Budget; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Frockt; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Kohl-Welles; Padden; Parlette; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

HB 2408 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ormsby: Removing the statutory provision that allows members of plan 3 of the public employees' retirement system, school employees' retirement system, and teachers' retirement system to select a new contribution rate option each year. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

SHB 2430 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Concerning athletic trainers. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SHB 2461 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Business & Financial Services: Addressing the financial solvency of insurance companies. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Angel, Co-Chair; Benton, Vice Co-Chair; Hobbs, Co-Chair; Fain; Hatfield and Roach.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Mullet, Vice Co-Chair and Nelson.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

HB 2473 Prime Sponsor, Representative Liias: Encouraging citizens to serve in the legislature by creating leave provisions for legislative service. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa and Kohl-Welles.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator King.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Hewitt.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

SHB 2492 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning liability of health care providers responding to an emergency. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

ESHB 2512 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Business & Financial Services: Concerning cosmetology, hair design, barbering, esthetics, and manicuring. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Holmquist Newbry, Chair.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

HB 2527 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ormsby: Establishing the prevailing rate of wage based on collective bargaining agreements or other methods if collective bargaining agreements are not available. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa and Kohl-Welles.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Hewitt and King.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Braun, Vice Chair.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

HB 2534 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kirby: Requiring fingerprint background checks for the licensing of vehicle dealers and security guards. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Holmquist Newbry, Chair.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

ESHB 2535 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Human Services: Concerning review of licensing, unsupervised access to children, and employment decisions by the children's administration. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member and Hargrove.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

ESHB 2543 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety: Establishing a work group on electronic home monitoring. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

ESHB 2556 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Encouraging the establishment of therapeutic courts. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

HB 2573 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hudgins: Requiring the department of licensing to conduct a review of the need for regulation of theatrical wrestling events. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

EHB 2582 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hargrove: Concerning filing a petition seeking termination of parental rights. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair and Padden.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Darneille, Ranking Member and Hargrove.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

SHB 2610 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education: Identifying characteristics of the homeless youth population. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member and Hargrove.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Padden.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 27, 2014

2SHB 2616 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning parents with intellectual or developmental disabilities involved in dependency proceedings. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member; Hargrove and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 28, 2014

SHB 2624 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Clarifying the applicability of child abduction statutes to residential provisions ordered by a court. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

2SHB 2627 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Health & Human Services: Concerning the arrest of individuals who suffer from chemical dependency. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member; Hargrove and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

E2SHB 2639 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning state purchasing of mental health and chemical dependency treatment services. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member and Hargrove.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

HB 2674 Prime Sponsor, Representative Warnick: Concerning the processing of quick titles by subagents. Reported by Committee on Transportation

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

ESHB 2680 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Government Accountability & Oversight: Establishing a caterer's license to sell spirits, beer, and wine. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Holmquist Newbry, Chair.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 27, 2014

HB 2682 Prime Sponsor, Representative Green: Modifying provisions governing the competitive bidding process of water-sewer districts. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Dansel.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

SHB 2691 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Regulating legal service contractors. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

SHB 2706 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Government Accountability & Oversight: Ensuring safe, responsible, and legal acquisition of marijuana by adults. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

ESHB 2711 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning public charging stations for electric vehicles. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Eide, Co-Chair; Hobbs, Vice Co-Chair; King, Co-Chair; Cleveland; Ericksen; Fain, Budget Leadership Cabinet; Litzow; O'Ban and Rolfes.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Angel; Brown and Dansel.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

HB 2741 Prime Sponsor, Representative Orcutt: Concerning requirements before issuance of an initial vehicle registration. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Eide, Co-Chair; Hobbs, Vice Co-Chair; King, Co-Chair; Angel; Brown; Dansel; Ericksen; Fain, Budget Leadership Cabinet; Liias; Litzow; Mullet; O'Ban and Rolfes.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Cleveland.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

HB 2744 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt, G.: Modifying certain provisions governing veteran-owned businesses. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2014

EHB 2752 Prime Sponsor, Representative Walkinshaw: Creating Washington state tree special license plates. Reported by Committee on Transportation

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

EHB 2789 Prime Sponsor, Representative Taylor: Concerning technology-enhanced government surveillance. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

February 28, 2014

SGA 9180 CHARLENE D STRONG, reappointed on June 18, 2012, for the term ending June 17, 2017, as Member of the Human Rights Commission. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

SGA 9213 HAROLD W HANSON, reappointed on March 11, 2013, for the term ending at the governor’s pleasure, as Director of the Washington State Lottery Commission. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

SGA 9220 PETER W BOGDANOFF, appointed on January 16, 2013, for the term ending August 2, 2018, as Member of the Lottery Commission. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

SGA 9260 VITO R DE LA CRUZ, appointed on August 19, 2013, for the term ending June 17, 2018, as Member of the Human Rights Commission. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

SGA 9264 PATRICK ESCAMILLA, appointed on October 16, 2013, for the term ending August 2, 2016, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Pearson; Pedersen and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2014

SGA 9323 GEOFFREY H SIMPSON, appointed on August 26, 2013, for the term ending June 30, 2019, as Member of the Gambling Commission. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Braun, Vice Chair; Conway, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hewitt; King and Kohl-Welles.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

MOTION

Senator Fain moved that all measures listed on the Supplemental Standing Committee Report be referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2680 which was to be referred to the Committee on Rules.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the motion by Senator Fain that all measures listed on the Supplemental Standing Committee Report be referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2680 which was to be referred to the Committee on Rules.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Rolfes and without objection, the question of referring the measures was divided and Senate Bill No. 6566 was made a separate question.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the motion by Senator Fain that all measures listed on the Supplemental Standing Committee report, with the exception of Senate Bill No. 6566, be referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2680 which was to be referred to the Committee on Rules.

The motion by Senator Fain carried and the measures listed on the Supplemental Standing Committee report, with the exception of Senate Bill No. 6555, were referred to the committees as previously designated without objection.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the motion by Senator Fain that Senate Bill No. 6566 be referred to the Committee on Rules.

POINT OF ORDER

Senator Rolfes: “I would like to make a point regarding the referral of Senate Bill No. 6566. I object it to being moved to Rules and I would like it to be referred back to the committee from whence it came because it is subject to the cut off dates and so it’s improperly before us.”

REPLY BY THE PRESIDENT

President Owen: “Senator Rolfes, the President believes that your objection is that Senate Bill No. 6566 is not necessary to implement the budget therefore is not property before us. Is that correct?”

Senator Rolfes: “That is correct.”

REPLY BY THE PRESIDENT

President Owen: “The President believes that you are correct and that bill is not properly before us. Therefore we cannot deal with it at this time and it will be referred back to committee.”

MOTION

At 3:08 p.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate adjourned until 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2014.

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

HUNTER G. GOODMAN, Secretary of the Senate