FORTY FIFTH DAY

 


MORNING SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

 

The Senate was called to order at 10:03 a.m. by the President Pro Tempore, Senator Keiser presiding. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President Pro Tempore that all senators were present.

The Kitsap Naval Hospital Color Guard, comprised of Hospital Corpsman Third Class Mr. Trevor Cliborne, Hospital Corpsman Third Class Ms. Kristina Sweeney, Hospital Corpsman Third Class Ms. Ashley Lutt and Hospitalman Mr. Samuel Koontz, presented the Colors.

Musician First Class Ms. Mallory McKendry performed the National Anthem.

The Kitsap Naval Hospital Color Guard and Musician First Class Ms. Mallory McKendry retired from the chamber.

U. S. Navy Captain Emile Moured, Region Chaplain, Navy Region Northwest offered the prayer.  Captain Moured was accompanied by the U.S. Navy Woodwind Trio, comprised of Musician First Class Mr. Edgardo Hernandez, Musician First Class Ms. Jennifer Goins, and Musician Third Class Mr. Stefan Lang.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Liias, 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 20, 2018

3SHB 1169            Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Enacting the student opportunity, assistance, and relief act.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass as amended.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

2ESHB 1388          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Changing the designation of the state behavioral health authority from the department of social and health services to the health care authority and transferring the related powers, functions, and duties to the health care authority and the department of health.  Reported by Committee on Health & Long Term Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Cleveland, Chair; Kuderer, Vice Chair; Rivers, Ranking Member; Bailey; Becker; Conway; Fain; Keiser; Mullet and Van De Wege.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 20, 2018

2SHB 1433            Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Decoupling services and activities fees from tuition.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 20, 2018

HB 1499                Prime Sponsor, Representative Pollet: Creating protections and fairness for students in the student loan disbursement process.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

HB 1606                Prime Sponsor, Representative Pike: Requiring transportation benefit districts to hold public hearings prior to imposing fees or charges by a vote of the governing board.  Reported by Committee on Local Government

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Takko, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Short, Ranking Member and Angel.

 

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

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

E2SHB 2006          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Providing cities and counties flexibility with existing resources.  Reported by Committee on Local Government

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Takko, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair and Liias.

 

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

 

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

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 19, 2018

HB 2007                Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Making provisions to commemorate the centennial of national women's suffrage.  Reported by Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass as amended.  Signed by Senators Hunt, Chair; Kuderer, Vice Chair; Miloscia, Ranking Member; Saldaña and Zeiger.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 20, 2018

2ESHB 2057          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning the services and processes available when residential real property is abandoned or in foreclosure.  Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass as amended.  Signed by Senators Mullet, Chair; Hasegawa, Vice Chair; Angel, Ranking Member; Fortunato; Hobbs and Kuderer.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

ESHB 2098            Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Making financial services available to marijuana producers, processors, retailers, qualifying patients, health care professionals, and designated providers.  Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Mullet, Chair; Hasegawa, Vice Chair; Fortunato; Hobbs and Kuderer.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Senator Angel, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 19, 2018

EHB 2259              Prime Sponsor, Representative Dolan: Addressing the state auditor's duties and procedures.  Reported by Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Hunt, Chair; Kuderer, Vice Chair; Saldaña and Zeiger.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Senator Miloscia, Ranking Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SHB 2264              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Concerning hospital privileges for advanced registered nurse practitioners and physician assistants.  Reported by Committee on Health & Long Term Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Cleveland, Chair; Kuderer, Vice Chair; Rivers, Ranking Member; Bailey; Conway; Fain; Keiser; Mullet and Van De Wege.

 

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

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SHB 2290              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government: Simplifying the process for donating low-value surplus property owned by a city-owned utility.  Reported by Committee on Local Government

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Takko, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Short, Ranking Member; Angel and Liias.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

EHB 2309              Prime Sponsor, Representative Kirby: Concerning service contract providers.  Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Mullet, Chair; Hasegawa, Vice Chair; Angel, Ranking Member; Fortunato; Hobbs and Kuderer.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SHB 2320              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs: Concerning the creation of a work group to study and make recommendations on natural disaster mitigation and resiliency activities.  Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass as amended.  Signed by Senators Mullet, Chair; Hasegawa, Vice Chair; Angel, Ranking Member; Fortunato; Hobbs and Kuderer.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SHB 2360              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety: Concerning sexual exploitation.  Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass as amended.  Signed by Senators Pedersen, Chair; Dhingra, Vice Chair; Padden, Ranking Member; Angel, Assistant Ranking Member; Darneille; Frockt and Wilson.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SHB 2361              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety: Increasing access to emergency assistance for victims by providing immunity from prosecution for prostitution offenses in some circumstances.  Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Pedersen, Chair; Dhingra, Vice Chair; Padden, Ranking Member; Angel, Assistant Ranking Member; Darneille; Frockt and Wilson.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

HB 2374                Prime Sponsor, Representative Hayes: Concerning donation of unclaimed property by law enforcement agencies.  Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Pedersen, Chair; Dhingra, Vice Chair; Padden, Ranking Member; Angel, Assistant Ranking Member; Darneille; Frockt and Wilson.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SHB 2384              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Business & Financial Services: Concerning consumer reporting agency security freeze fees.  Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Mullet, Chair; Hasegawa, Vice Chair; Angel, Ranking Member; Fortunato; Hobbs and Kuderer.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

HB 2435                Prime Sponsor, Representative Kilduff: Reducing training requirements for certain respite care providers who provide respite to unpaid caregivers and work three hundred hours or less in any calendar year.  Reported by Committee on Health & Long Term Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass as amended.  Signed by Senators Cleveland, Chair; Kuderer, Vice Chair; Rivers, Ranking Member; Bailey; Conway; Fain; Keiser; Mullet and Van De Wege.

 

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

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

HB 2443                Prime Sponsor, Representative Riccelli: Adding the Washington State University college of medicine to the family medicine residency network.  Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Hawkins, Ranking Member; Carlyle; Liias; Miloscia; Nelson and Short.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

HB 2457                Prime Sponsor, Representative Goodman: Concerning timelines in criminal cases involving domestic violence.  Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Pedersen, Chair; Dhingra, Vice Chair; Padden, Ranking Member; Angel, Assistant Ranking Member; Darneille; Frockt and Wilson.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SHB 2458              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Requiring the department of health to adopt rules establishing an abbreviated death certificate.  Reported by Committee on Health & Long Term Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Cleveland, Chair; Kuderer, Vice Chair; Rivers, Ranking Member; Bailey; Conway; Fain; Mullet and Van De Wege.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senators Becker and Keiser.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

HB 2465                Prime Sponsor, Representative Orwall: Modifying the offense of rape in the third degree.  Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Pedersen, Chair; Dhingra, Vice Chair; Padden, Ranking Member; Angel, Assistant Ranking Member; Darneille; Frockt and Wilson.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SHB 2466              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety: Authorizing law enforcement to arrest persons in violation of certain no-contact orders involving victims of trafficking and promoting prostitution offenses.  Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Pedersen, Chair; Dhingra, Vice Chair; Padden, Ranking Member; Angel, Assistant Ranking Member; Darneille; Frockt and Wilson.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

HB 2479                Prime Sponsor, Representative Appleton: Concerning Washington's property assessment appeal procedures.  Reported by Committee on Local Government

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Takko, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Short, Ranking Member; Angel and Liias.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SHB 2515              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Updating the medicaid payment methodology for contracted assisted living, adult residential care, and enhanced adult residential care.  Reported by Committee on Health & Long Term Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That it be referred without recommendation.  Signed by Senators Cleveland, Chair; Kuderer, Vice Chair; Rivers, Ranking Member; Bailey; Becker; Conway; Fain; Keiser; Mullet and Van De Wege.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 20, 2018

SHB 2538              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs: Exempting impact fees for low-income housing development.  Reported by Committee on Local Government

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Takko, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Short, Ranking Member; Angel and Liias.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

HB 2539                Prime Sponsor, Representative Peterson: Concerning public hospital district health and wellness promotion activities and superintendent appointment and removal.  Reported by Committee on Local Government

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Takko, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Short, Ranking Member; Angel and Liias.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SHB 2576              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government: Allowing fire protection district annexations and mergers within a reasonable geographic proximity.  Reported by Committee on Local Government

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Takko, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Short, Ranking Member; Angel and Liias.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

E2SHB 2578          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Ensuring housing options.  Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass as amended.  Signed by Senators Mullet, Chair; Hasegawa, Vice Chair; Hobbs and Kuderer.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Senators Angel, Ranking Member and Fortunato.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 19, 2018

E2SHB 2595          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning procedures in order to automatically register citizens to vote.  Reported by Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass as amended.  Signed by Senators Hunt, Chair; Kuderer, Vice Chair and Saldaña.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Senator Miloscia, Ranking Member.

 

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

 

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

February 20, 2018

SHB 2597              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Extending the existing state property tax exemption for residences of senior citizens and disabled persons to local regular property taxes.  Reported by Committee on Local Government

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Takko, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Short, Ranking Member; Angel and Liias.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 20, 2018

HB 2628                Prime Sponsor, Representative Fey: Concerning the compensation of commissioners of certain metropolitan park districts.  Reported by Committee on Local Government

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Takko, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Short, Ranking Member; Angel and Liias.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SHB 2678              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety: Modifying cybercrime provisions.  Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Pedersen, Chair; Dhingra, Vice Chair; Padden, Ranking Member; Angel, Assistant Ranking Member; Darneille; Frockt and Wilson.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

HB 2694                Prime Sponsor, Representative Volz: Authorizing county treasurers to contract with other treasurers for services.  Reported by Committee on Local Government

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Takko, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair; Short, Ranking Member; Angel and Liias.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 19, 2018

ESHB 2701            Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs: Addressing the definition of veteran.  Reported by Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Hunt, Chair; Kuderer, Vice Chair; Miloscia, Ranking Member; Saldaña and Zeiger.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 20, 2018

SHB 2710              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Business & Financial Services: Adding proximity to working forests to the residential real estate disclosure statement.  Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Mullet, Chair; Hasegawa, Vice Chair; Angel, Ranking Member; Fortunato; Hobbs and Kuderer.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SHB 2887              Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government, Elections & Information Technology: Addressing county commissioner elections.  Reported by Committee on Local Government

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Takko, Chair; Palumbo, Vice Chair and Liias.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Senators Short, Ranking Member and Angel.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 19, 2018

SHB 2951              Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs: Ordering a study to determine how to increase reporting and investigation of missing Native American women.  Reported by Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Hunt, Chair; Kuderer, Vice Chair; Miloscia, Ranking Member; Saldaña and Zeiger.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

February 19, 2018

HB 2962                Prime Sponsor, Representative Hudgins: Revising statutory deadlines for redistricting plans.  Reported by Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Senators Hunt, Chair; Kuderer, Vice Chair; Saldaña and Zeiger.

 

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

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 20, 2018

SGA 9339              SUSAN BIRCH, appointed on October 30, 2017, for the term ending at the goverernors pleasure, as Director of the Health Care Authority.  Reported by Committee on Health & Long Term Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  That said appointment be confirmed.  Signed by Senators Cleveland, Chair; Kuderer, Vice Chair; Rivers, Ranking Member; Bailey; Becker; Conway; Fain; Keiser; Mullet and Van De Wege.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

MOTION

 

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

 

MOTION

 

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

 

MOTION

 

Senator Rolfes moved adoption of the following resolution:

 

SENATE RESOLUTION

8715

 

By Senators Rolfes, Bailey, Conway, and Wagoner

 

WHEREAS, Washington state has both a strong maritime heritage and a contemporary reliance on the sea; and

WHEREAS, The United States Navy is the military service that secures sea lanes, allowing free flow of commerce to and from our state, and whose power projection promotes stability for our friends and deters aggression from our foes; and

WHEREAS, The Navy has been a presence in Puget Sound since before Washington statehood; and

WHEREAS, Navy installations provide careers and economic stability to tens of thousands of Washington state citizens; and

WHEREAS, Washington state Navy bases support two aircraft carriers, more than five surface ships, thirteen submarines, and 144 aircraft; and

WHEREAS, Washington state and the Pacific Northwest are home to 23,293 active duty Navy service members, 21,624 Navy civilian employees, 3,600 drilling Naval reservists, 42,000 Navy family members, and 99,191 Navy retirees; and

WHEREAS, Washington state based Navy personnel and assets regularly deploy around the world to deter aggression, relieve the distressed, and aid America's friends and allies; and

WHEREAS, Washington state Navy bases are consistently recognized for their leadership and innovation in environmental stewardship, community engagement, and quality of life; and

WHEREAS, Navy personnel routinely provide homeland security, disaster assistance, and rescue services to the citizens of Washington state;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate celebrate Wednesday, February 21st, as Navy Appreciation Day and bring warm greetings and many thanks to each and every person related to the Navy's work and mission in our state.

 

Senators Rolfes, Bailey, Conway and Wagoner 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. 8715.

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

 

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

 

The President Pro Tempore welcomed and introduced the Honorable Ralph Munro, former Secretary of State who organized the day’s “Navy Day” and was present in the gallery.

The President Pro Tempore also welcomed and introduced members of the United States Navy who were seated in the gallery:  Captain Mark Lakamp, Commanding Officer, Naval Station Everett; Captain Geoffrey Moore, Commanding Officer, Naval Station Whidbey Island; Captain Jeffrey Bitterman, Commanding Officer, Naval Hospital Bremerton; Commander Rocky Pulley, Commanding Officer, Naval Magazine Indian Island; Command Master Chief Ted Calcaterra, Navy Region Northwest; Command Master Chief James Reynolds, Naval Hospital Bremerton; Command Master Chief Shane Cardon, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island; Command Master Chief Brian Wojcicki, Naval Station Everett; Religious Programs Specialist First Class Myron Andrews, Region Northwest Staff Sailor of the Year; Hospital Corpsman First Class Nicholas Geisinger, Sailor of the Year, Naval Hospital Bremerton; Master at Arms First Class Thomas Murphy, Sailor of the Year, Naval Station Everett; and Navy Counselor First Class Rodney Scheppler, Sailor of the of Year, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

The senate rose and recognized the accomplished guests of the U.S. Navy, Region Northwest.

 

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

 

The President Pro Tempore welcomed and introduced Rear Admiral Gary Mayes, Commander, Navy Region Northwest who was seated at the rostrum.

With permission of the Senate, business was suspended to allow Admiral Mayes to address the Senate.

 

REMARKS BY REAR ADMIRAL GARY MAYES

 

Rear Admiral Gary Mayes: “Good morning!  Madame President, thank you for the kind introduction.

As Commander, Navy Region Northwest, it is my distinct honor and privilege to be here again – two years in a row, that’s pretty good, on the floor of the Senate for Washington State Navy Day.  I am so humbled.

The United States is and will always be a Maritime Nation, thus requiring a strong Navy to protect it shores and interests around the World.  The State of Washington is a Maritime state and is home to the United States Navy’s third largest Fleet concentration area.

Navy Region Northwest is over 192,000 Sailors, civilian employees, family members, retirees and contractors across the region.

Washington State’s second largest employment sector is defense.  As it was said earlier, with over $12 billion infused into the state economy annually, the Navy accounts for approximately sixty percent of this total.

Your record of legislative support of the Navy and other services speaks for itself – you’ve continued to focus on legislation helping military families more easily become a part of Washington’s workforce and school system, helping veterans transition in to the civilian economy, and enabling our Navy Operations and training to be more compatible with the surrounding communities.  I appreciate all the work this august body does to make Washington an even better homeport for the Navy.

Madame President, I’m glad you recognized the individuals that I brought with me today so I will not read their names again. [The Navy’s best of the best and their Commanding Officers:  From Naval Hospital Bremerton, Captain Johannes Bailey and Command Master Chief James Reynolds with their Sailor of the Year Hospital Corpsman First Class Nicholas Geisinger; from Naval Station Everett, Captain Mark Lakamp and Command Master Chief Brian Wojcicki with their Sailor of the Year Master at Arms First Class Thomas Murphy; from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Captain Geoff Moore and Command Master Chief Shane Cardon and their Sailor of the Year Navy, Navy Career Counselor First Class Rodney Scheppler and the Navy Region Northwest Staff Sailor of the Year is Religious Program Specialist First Class Myron Andrews.]

Today, and every day, your Navy is operating around the world, and around the clock accomplishing its mission.  Much of the Navy’s success in the Pacific can be directly attributed to the dedication and patriotism from the people of the great State of Washington.  On behalf of the Navy, “Thank you Washington for the continued support of the United States Navy”.  Thank you.”

The President Pro Tempore thanked Admiral Mayes for his remarks and for the outstanding service and duties performed by the U.S. Navy .

 

Senator Becker announced a meeting of the Republican Caucus immediately upon adjournment.

Senator McCoy announced a meeting of the Democratic Caucus immediately upon adjournment.

 

MOTION

 

At 10:29 a.m., on motion of Senator Liias, the Senate adjourned until 12:30 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2018.

 

KAREN KEISER, President Pro Tempore of the Senate

 

BRAD HENDRICKSON, Secretary of the Senate

 

 

 



 


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CHAPLAIN OF THE DAY

Moured, Captain Mr. Emile, Chaplain, Region Northwest, U.S. Navy     1

FLAG BEARERS

Cliborne, Hospital Corpsman Third Class Mr. Trevor       1

Kitsap Naval Hospital Color Guard.............. 1

Koontz, Hospitalman Mr. Samuel................. 1

Lutt, Hospital Corpsman Third Class Ms. Ashley  1

Sweeney, Hospital Corpsman Third Class Ms. Kristina    1

GUESTS

Andrews, Religious Programs Specialist First Class Myron, Region Northwest Staff Sailor of the Year................................................................... 6

Bitterman, Captain Mr. Jeffrey, Commanding Officer, Naval Hospital Bremerton          6

Calcaterra, Command Master Chief Ted, Navy Region Northwest          6

Cardon, Command Master Chief Mr. Shane, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island 6

Geisinger, Hospital Corpsman First Class Mr. Nicholas, Sailor of the Year, Naval Hospital Bremerton 6

Goins, Musician First Class Ms. Jennifer, Navy Woodwind Trio (Prayer)            1

Hernandez, Musician First Class Mr. Edgardo, Navy Woodwind Trio (Prayer)   1

Lakamp, Captain Mr. Mark, Commanding Officer, Naval Station Everett           6

Lang, Musician Third Class Mr. Stefan, Navy Woodwind Trio (prayer)  1

Mayes, Rear Admiral Mr. Gary, Commander, Navy Region Northwest   6

McKendry, Musician First Class Ms. Mallory (National Anthem)           1

Moore, Captain Mr. Geoffrey, Commanding Officer, Naval Station Whidbey Island      6

Munro, Mr. Ralph, former Secretary of State 6

Murphy, Master at Arms First Class Mr. Thomas, Sailor of the Year, Naval Station Everett      6

Pulley, Commander Mr. Rocky, Commanding Officer, Naval Magazine Indian Island   6

Reynolds, Command Master Chief Mr. James, Naval Hospital Bremerton           6

Scheppler, Navy Counselor First Class Mr. Rodney, Sailor of the Year, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island................................................................... 6

Wojcicki, Command Master Chief Mr. Brian, Naval Station Everett       6

WASHINGTON STATE SENATE

Remarks by Rear Admiral Gary Mayes, Commander, Navy Region Northwest  6