NOON SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia

Monday, February 19, 2018

The Senate was called to order at 12:03 p.m. by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Senator Keiser presiding. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President Pro Tempore that all senators were present with the exception of Senator Baumgartner.

The Columbia River Young Marines, comprised of Young Marine Sergeant Miss Nicole Hilker, Young Marine Lance Corporal Mr. Antonio Contreras, Young Marine Private First Class Miss Grace Goin and Young Marine Private Mr. Nathan Carrillo, presented the Colors.

Young Marine Sergeant Miss Nicole Hilker led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Rabbi Yosef Schtroks of Chabad Jewish Center, Olympia offered the prayer.

The Columbia River Young Marines of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland is one of over 300 units belonging to the national Young Marine Program. The program focuses on character building, leadership, and promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Liias the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.

MOTION

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

MOTION

Senator Hunt moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION

8709

By Senators Hunt, Angel, Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Billig, Braun, Brown, Carlyle, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Darneille, Dhingra, Ericksen, Fain, Fortunato, Frockt, Hasegawa, Hawkins, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kuderer, Liias, McCoy, Miloscia, Mullet, Nelson, O'Ban, Padden, Palumbo, Pedersen, Ranker, Rivers, Rolfes, Saldaña, Schoesler, Sheldon, Short, Takko, Van De Wege, Wagoner, Walsh, Warnick, Wellman, Wilson, and Zeiger

WHEREAS, The celebration of Children's Day reminds us that children deserve faith, hope, love, and commitment to their future; and

WHEREAS, Since 1925, Children's Day has been celebrated worldwide to promote the welfare of and mutual understanding and togetherness between the world's children; and

WHEREAS, Professor and author Dr. Jess Lair wrote "Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded"; and

WHEREAS, The Senate recognizes that children represent the future of our state, nation, and world; and

WHEREAS, This body has observed Children's Day since 1995 to commemorate the special place children hold in our hearts and communities and to remind us to keep children central to our efforts; and

WHEREAS, Writer Richard L. Evans noted "While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about"; and

WHEREAS, Washington state's children must be cherished and deserve a nurturing, protective environment where they are able to flourish and realize their full potential; and

WHEREAS, Educator Maria Montessori said "Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world"; and

WHEREAS, The Senate recognizes that every child in Washington state deserves access to quality education, wholesome recreation, excellent health care, and safe communities; and

WHEREAS, Author C.S. Lewis once observed that "Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work"; and

WHEREAS, Children are the leaders of tomorrow, and it is our solemn obligation to instill in them the necessary values, convictions, goodwill, and fortitude so that they can continue the wonderful legacy of freedom, peace, and prosperity inherited from those who came before us; and

WHEREAS, Every child deserves the chance to succeed, and their future success depends on education and guidance from early childhood onward; and

WHEREAS, There can be no better measure of our governance than the way in which we treat our children; and

WHEREAS, This body recognizes that in order to thrive as a state and nation, we must empower children through policies that foster their success; and

WHEREAS, To that end, the Washington state Department of Children, Youth, & Families was created in 2017 as a comprehensive agency dedicated to the safety, development, and well-being of children through improving service delivery and outcomes, emphasizing prevention, early childhood development, and early intervention, and supporting parents, our children's first teachers; and

WHEREAS, The Senate continues to support the goals of Children's Day and welcomes children into the Senate Chamber so they may witness the legislative process;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate encourage all Washingtonians to celebrate children on Children's Day and throughout the year by spending more quality time with them, by emphasizing their special place in our lives, and by working together daily to strengthen the foundation upon which our children will build and sustain their future.

Senators Hunt, Warnick, Zeiger, Angel, Schoesler, Fortunato, King, Sheldon, Darneille, Conway and Saldaña 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. 8709.

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

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator Liias and without objection, the names of all senators names be added to Senate Resolution No. 8709, celebrating Children’s Day.

MOTION

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

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

February 16, 2018

HB 2669 Prime Sponsor, Representative Doglio: Adding part-time employees to state civil service. Reported by Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Hunt, Chair; Kuderer, Vice Chair; Miloscia, Ranking Member; Saldaña and Zeiger.

Referred to Committee on Labor & Commerce.

February 16, 2018

EHB 2735 Prime Sponsor, Representative Young: Concerning public disclosure of certain information procured or obtained pursuant to a loan or grant application under the underground storage tank revolving loan and grant program. Reported by Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Hunt, Chair; Kuderer, Vice Chair; Miloscia, Ranking Member; Saldaña and Zeiger.

Referred to Committee on Energy, Environment & Technology.

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator Liias, the measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated.

On motion of Senator Liias, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

SB 6614 by Senators Mullet, Rolfes, Dhingra and Frockt

AN ACT Relating to funding for the support of common schools; and amending RCW 84.52.065 and 43.79.496.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator Liias, the measure listed on the Introduction and First Reading report was referred to the committee as designated.

At 12:25 p.m., on motion of Senator Liias, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 o'clock noon Tuesday, February 20, 2018.

KAREN KEISER, President Pro Tempore of the Senate

BRAD HENDRICKSON, Secretary of the Senate