SIXTY FIRST LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION

 

 

House Chamber, Olympia, Monday, March 8, 2010

 

The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding).  The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present.

 

The flags were escorted to the rostrum by a Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, Pages Grayson Pennell and David Moore.  The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) led the Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance.  The prayer was offered by Pastor Barney Rinkel, Bethany Lutheran Church, Longview.

 

Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.

 

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

 

March 7, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate concurred in the House amendments to the following bills and passed the bills as amended by the House:  

 

ENGROSSED SENATE BILL 6261

SENATE BILL 6364

and the same are herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoemann, Secretary

 

March 7, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate concurred in the House amendments to the following bills and passed the bills as amended by the House:  

 

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6356

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6359

and the same are herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoemann, Secretary

 

March 7, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate has passed SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6874 and the same is herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoemann, Secretary

 

March 7, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate has passed ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6143 and the same is herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoemann, Secretary

 

March 6, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate concurred in the House amendment to the following bills and passed the bills as amended by the House:  

 

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5543

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6208

SENATE BILL 6379

and the same are herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoemann, Secretary

 

INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING

 

ESSB 6143      by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senator Prentice)

 

AN ACT Relating to modifying excise tax laws to preserve funding for public schools, colleges, and universities, as well as other public systems essential for the safety, health, and security of all Washingtonians; amending RCW 82.04.220, 82.04.2907, 82.04.460, 82.04.080, 82.32.090, 82.12.020, 82.45.033, 82.45.070, 82.45.080, 82.45.100, 82.45.220, 43.07.390, 82.04.423, 82.04.4266, 82.04.250, 82.04.250, 82.04.298, 82.04.334, 82.04.4463, 82.08.806, 82.32.545, 82.32.550, 82.32.630, 82.32.632, 82.45.195, 35.102.150, 48.14.080, 82.45.010, 82.45.080, 82.32.145, 82.60.020, 82.62.010, 82.04.4282, 82.08.037, 82.12.037, 82.16.110, 82.08.890, 82.12.890, 54.28.011, 82.08.962, 82.12.962, 82.08.0293, 82.12.0293, 82.04.4451, 82.32.045, 82.08.020, 82.08.020, 44.04.120, 82.08.0206, 36.100.040, 67.28.181, and 82.14.410; reenacting and amending RCW 82.45.010, 82.04.260, 82.04.261, 82.04.440, 82.04.360, and 82.08.064; adding new sections to chapter 82.04 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 82.32 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 82.12 RCW; creating new sections; repealing RCW 82.04.44525, 82.08.811, 82.12.811, and 82.04.394; providing effective dates; providing expiration dates; and declaring an emergency.

 

SSB 6874        by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Tom, Keiser and Kohl-Welles)

 

AN ACT Relating to providing funding for the basic health plan by increasing the taxes on cigarettes and facilitating the funding within the state expenditure limit; amending RCW 82.24.020, 82.24.026, and 43.135.035; adding a new section to chapter 82.24 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 70.47 RCW; repealing RCW 82.24.027 and 82.24.028; making an appropriation; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

 

Referred to Committee on Rules.

 

There being no objection, the bills listed on the day’s introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated, with the exception of ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6143 which was read the first time, and under suspension of the rules, was placed on the second reading calendar.

 

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

March 4, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate has passed ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2424 with the following amendment:

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Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"Sec. 1.  RCW 9.68A.001 and 2007 c 368 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

      The legislature finds that the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse of children constitutes a government objective of surpassing importance.  The care of children is a sacred trust and should not be abused by those who seek commercial gain or personal gratification based on the exploitation of children.

      The legislature further finds that the protection of children from sexual exploitation can be accomplished without infringing on a constitutionally protected activity.  The definition of "sexually explicit conduct" and other operative definitions demarcate a line between protected and prohibited conduct and should not inhibit legitimate scientific, medical, or educational activities.

      The legislature further finds that children engaged in sexual conduct for financial compensation are frequently the victims of sexual abuse.  Approximately eighty to ninety percent of children engaged in sexual activity for financial compensation have a history of sexual abuse victimization.  It is the intent of the legislature to encourage these children to engage in prevention and intervention services and to hold those who pay to engage in the sexual abuse of children accountable for the trauma they inflict on children.

The legislature further finds that due to the changing nature of technology, offenders are now able to access child pornography in different ways and in increasing quantities.  By amending current statutes governing depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, it is the intent of the legislature to ensure that intentional viewing of and dealing in child pornography over the internet is subject to a criminal penalty without limiting the scope of existing prohibitions on the possession of or dealing in child pornography, including the possession of electronic depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.  It is also the intent of the legislature to clarify, in response to State v. Sutherby, 204 P.3d 916 (2009), the unit of prosecution for the statutes governing possession of and dealing in depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.  It is the intent of the legislature that the first degree offenses under RCW 9.68A.050, 9.68A.060, and 9.68A.070 have a per depiction or image unit of prosecution, while the second degree offenses under RCW 9.68A.050, 9.68A.060, and 9.68A.070 have a per incident unit of prosecution as established in State v. Sutherby, 204 P.3d 916 (2009).  Furthermore, it is the intent of the legislature to set a different unit of prosecution for the new offense of viewing of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct such that each separate session of intentionally viewing over the internet of visual depictions or images of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct constitutes a separate offense.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.  A new section is added to chapter 9.68A RCW to read as follows:

      This chapter does not apply to lawful conduct between spouses.

Sec. 3.  RCW 9.68A.011 and 2002 c 70 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

      Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.

      (1) An "internet session" means a period of time during which an internet user, using a specific internet protocol address, visits or is logged into an internet site for an uninterrupted period of time.

      (2) To "photograph" means to make a print, negative, slide, digital image, motion picture, or videotape.  A "photograph" means anything tangible or intangible produced by photographing.

      (((2))) (3) "Visual or printed matter" means any photograph or other material that contains a reproduction of a photograph.

      (((3))) (4) "Sexually explicit conduct" means actual or simulated:

      (a) Sexual intercourse, including genital-genital, oral-genital, anal-genital, or oral-anal, whether between persons of the same or opposite sex or between humans and animals;

      (b) Penetration of the vagina or rectum by any object;

      (c) Masturbation;

      (d) Sadomasochistic abuse ((for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewer));

      (e) ((Exhibition of the genitals or unclothed pubic or rectal areas of any minor, or the unclothed breast of a female minor, for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewer;

      (f))) Defecation or urination for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewer;

(f) Depiction of the genitals or unclothed pubic or rectal areas of any minor, or the unclothed breast of a female minor, for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewer.  For the purposes of this subsection (4)(f), it is not necessary that the minor know that he or she is participating in the described conduct, or any aspect of it; and

      (g) Touching of a person's clothed or unclothed genitals, pubic area, buttocks, or breast area for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewer.

      (((4))) (5) "Minor" means any person under eighteen years of age.

      (((5))) (6) "Live performance" means any play, show, skit, dance, or other exhibition performed or presented to or before an audience of one or more, with or without consideration.

Sec. 4.  RCW 9.68A.050 and 1989 c 32 s 3 are each amended to read as follows:

      ((A person who:))

      (1)(a) A person commits the crime of dealing in depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the first degree when he or she:

      (i) Knowingly develops, duplicates, publishes, prints, disseminates, exchanges, finances, attempts to finance, or sells ((any)) a visual or printed matter that depicts a minor engaged in an act of sexually explicit conduct as defined in RCW 9.68A.011(4) (a) through (e); or

      (((2))) (ii) Possesses with intent to develop, duplicate, publish, print, disseminate, exchange, or sell any visual or printed matter that depicts a minor engaged in an act of sexually explicit conduct as defined in RCW 9.68A.011(4) (a) through (e).

      (b) Dealing in depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the first degree is ((guilty of)) a class ((C)) B felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.

(c) For the purposes of determining the unit of prosecution under this subsection, each depiction or image of visual or printed matter constitutes a separate offense.

      (2)(a) A person commits the crime of dealing in depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the second degree when he or she:

      (i) Knowingly develops, duplicates, publishes, prints, disseminates, exchanges, finances, attempts to finance, or sells any visual or printed matter that depicts a minor engaged in an act of sexually explicit conduct as defined in RCW 9.68A.011(4) (f) or (g); or

      (ii) Possesses with intent to develop, duplicate, publish, print, disseminate, exchange, or sell any visual or printed matter that depicts a minor engaged in an act of sexually explicit conduct as defined in RCW 9.68A.011(4) (f) or (g).

      (b) Dealing in depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the second degree is a class C felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.

      (c) For the purposes of determining the unit of prosecution under this subsection, each incident of dealing in one or more depictions or images of visual or printed matter constitutes a separate offense.

Sec. 5.  RCW 9.68A.060 and 1989 c 32 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:

(1)(a) A person ((who)) commits the crime of sending or bringing into the state depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the first degree when he or she knowingly sends or causes to be sent, or brings or causes to be brought, into this state for sale or distribution, ((any)) a visual or printed matter that depicts a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct as defined in RCW 9.68A.011(4) (a) through (e).

      (b) Sending or bringing into the state depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the first degree is ((guilty of)) a class ((C)) B felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.

(c) For the purposes of determining the unit of prosecution under this subsection, each depiction or image of visual or printed matter constitutes a separate offense.

      (2)(a) A person commits the crime of sending or bringing into the state depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the second degree when he or she knowingly sends or causes to be sent, or brings or causes to be brought, into this state for sale or distribution, any visual or printed matter that depicts a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct as defined in RCW 9.68A.011(4) (f) or (g).

      (b) Sending or bringing into the state depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the second degree is a class C felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.

      (c) For the purposes of determining the unit of prosecution under this subsection, each incident of sending or bringing into the state one or more depictions or images of visual or printed matter constitutes a separate offense.

Sec. 6.  RCW 9.68A.070 and 2006 c 139 s 3 are each amended to read as follows:

(1)(a) A person ((who)) commits the crime of possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the first degree when he or she knowingly possesses a visual or printed matter depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct as defined in RCW 9.68A.011(4) (a) through (e).

      (b) Possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the first degree is ((guilty of)) a class B felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.

(c) For the purposes of determining the unit of prosecution under this subsection, each depiction or image of visual or printed matter constitutes a separate offense.

      (2)(a) A person commits the crime of possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the second degree when he or she knowingly possesses any visual or printed matter depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct as defined in RCW 9.68A.011(4) (f) or (g).

      (b) Possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the second degree is a class C felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.

      (c) For the purposes of determining the unit of prosecution under this subsection, each incident of possession of one or more depictions or images of visual or printed matter constitutes a separate offense.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 7.  A new section is added to chapter 9.68A RCW to read as follows:

      (1) A person who intentionally views over the internet visual or printed matter depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct as defined in RCW 9.68A.011(4) (a) through (e) is guilty of viewing depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the first degree, a class B felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.

      (2) A person who intentionally views over the internet visual or printed matter depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct as defined in RCW 9.68A.011(4) (f) or (g) is guilty of viewing depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the second degree, a class C felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.

      (3) For the purposes of determining whether a person intentionally viewed over the internet a visual or printed matter depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in subsection (1) or (2) of this section, the trier of fact shall consider the title, text, and content of the visual or printed matter, as well as the internet history, search terms, thumbnail images, downloading activity, expert computer forensic testimony, number of visual or printed matter depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, defendant's access to and control over the electronic device and its contents upon which the visual or printed matter was found, or any other relevant evidence.  The state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the viewing was initiated by the user of the computer where the viewing occurred.

      (4) For the purposes of this section, each separate internet session of intentionally viewing over the internet visual or printed matter depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct constitutes a separate offense.

Sec. 8.  RCW 9.68A.110 and 2007 c 368 s 3 are each amended to read as follows:

      (1) In a prosecution under RCW 9.68A.040, it is not a defense that the defendant was involved in activities of law enforcement and prosecution agencies in the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses.  Law enforcement and prosecution agencies shall not employ minors to aid in the investigation of a violation of RCW 9.68A.090 or 9.68A.100.  ((This chapter does not apply to lawful conduct between spouses.))

      (2) In a prosecution under RCW 9.68A.050, 9.68A.060, 9.68A.070, or 9.68A.080, it is not a defense that the defendant did not know the age of the child depicted in the visual or printed matter:  PROVIDED, That it is a defense, which the defendant must prove by a preponderance of the evidence, that at the time of the offense the defendant was not in possession of any facts on the basis of which he or she should reasonably have known that the person depicted was a minor.

      (3) In a prosecution under RCW 9.68A.040, 9.68A.090, 9.68A.101, or 9.68A.102, it is not a defense that the defendant did not know the alleged victim's age:  PROVIDED, That it is a defense, which the defendant must prove by a preponderance of the evidence, that at the time of the offense, the defendant made a reasonable bona fide attempt to ascertain the true age of the minor by requiring production of a driver's license, marriage license, birth certificate, or other governmental or educational identification card or paper and did not rely solely on the oral allegations or apparent age of the minor.

      (4) In a prosecution under RCW 9.68A.050, 9.68A.060, ((or)) 9.68A.070, or section 7 of this act, it shall be an affirmative defense that the defendant was a law enforcement officer or a person specifically authorized, in writing, to assist a law enforcement officer and acting at the direction of a law enforcement officer in the process of conducting an official investigation of a sex-related crime against a minor, or that the defendant was providing individual case treatment as a recognized medical facility or as a psychiatrist or psychologist licensed under Title 18 RCW.  Nothing in this act is intended to in any way affect or diminish the immunity afforded an electronic communication service provider, remote computing service provider, or domain name registrar acting in the performance of its reporting or preservation responsibilities under 18 U.S.C. Secs. 2258a, 2258b, or 2258c.

      (5) In a prosecution under RCW 9.68A.050, 9.68A.060, ((or)) 9.68A.070, or section 7 of this act, the state is not required to establish the identity of the alleged victim.

(6) In a prosecution under RCW 9.68A.070 or section 7 of this act, it shall be an affirmative defense that:

      (a) The defendant was employed at or conducting research in partnership or in cooperation with any institution of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.07.020 or 28B.10.016, and:

      (i) He or she was engaged in a research activity;

      (ii) The research activity was specifically approved prior to the possession or viewing activity being conducted in writing by a person, or other such entity vested with the authority to grant such approval by the institution of higher learning; and

      (iii) Viewing or possessing the visual or printed matter is an essential component of the authorized research; or

      (b) The defendant was an employee of the Washington state legislature engaged in research at the request of a member of the legislature and:

      (i) The request for research is made prior to the possession or viewing activity being conducted in writing by a member of the legislature;

      (ii) The research is directly related to a legislative activity; and

      (iii) Viewing or possessing the visual or printed matter is an essential component of the requested research and legislative activity.

      (c) Nothing in this section authorizes otherwise unlawful viewing or possession of visual or printed matter depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

Sec. 9.  RCW 9.94A.515 and 2008 c 108 s 23 and 2008 c 38 s 1 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:

 

Sec. 10.  RCW 9.94A.535 and 2008 c 276 s 303 and 2008 c 233 s 9 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:

      The court may impose a sentence outside the standard sentence range for an offense if it finds, considering the purpose of this chapter, that there are substantial and compelling reasons justifying an exceptional sentence.  Facts supporting aggravated sentences, other than the fact of a prior conviction, shall be determined pursuant to the provisions of RCW 9.94A.537.

      Whenever a sentence outside the standard sentence range is imposed, the court shall set forth the reasons for its decision in written findings of fact and conclusions of law.  A sentence outside the standard sentence range shall be a determinate sentence.

      If the sentencing court finds that an exceptional sentence outside the standard sentence range should be imposed, the sentence is subject to review only as provided for in RCW 9.94A.585(4).

      A departure from the standards in RCW 9.94A.589 (1) and (2) governing whether sentences are to be served consecutively or concurrently is an exceptional sentence subject to the limitations in this section, and may be appealed by the offender or the state as set forth in RCW 9.94A.585 (2) through (6).

      (1) Mitigating Circumstances - Court to Consider

      The court may impose an exceptional sentence below the standard range if it finds that mitigating circumstances are established by a preponderance of the evidence.  The following are illustrative only and are not intended to be exclusive reasons for exceptional sentences.

      (a) To a significant degree, the victim was an initiator, willing participant, aggressor, or provoker of the incident.

      (b) Before detection, the defendant compensated, or made a good faith effort to compensate, the victim of the criminal conduct for any damage or injury sustained.

      (c) The defendant committed the crime under duress, coercion, threat, or compulsion insufficient to constitute a complete defense but which significantly affected his or her conduct.

      (d) The defendant, with no apparent predisposition to do so, was induced by others to participate in the crime.

      (e) The defendant's capacity to appreciate the wrongfulness of his or her conduct, or to conform his or her conduct to the requirements of the law, was significantly impaired.  Voluntary use of drugs or alcohol is excluded.

      (f) The offense was principally accomplished by another person and the defendant manifested extreme caution or sincere concern for the safety or well-being of the victim.

      (g) The operation of the multiple offense policy of RCW 9.94A.589 results in a presumptive sentence that is clearly excessive in light of the purpose of this chapter, as expressed in RCW 9.94A.010.

      (h) The defendant or the defendant's children suffered a continuing pattern of physical or sexual abuse by the victim of the offense and the offense is a response to that abuse.

      (2) Aggravating Circumstances - Considered and Imposed by the Court

      The trial court may impose an aggravated exceptional sentence without a finding of fact by a jury under the following circumstances:

      (a) The defendant and the state both stipulate that justice is best served by the imposition of an exceptional sentence outside the standard range, and the court finds the exceptional sentence to be consistent with and in furtherance of the interests of justice and the purposes of the sentencing reform act.

      (b) The defendant's prior unscored misdemeanor or prior unscored foreign criminal history results in a presumptive sentence that is clearly too lenient in light of the purpose of this chapter, as expressed in RCW 9.94A.010.

      (c) The defendant has committed multiple current offenses and the defendant's high offender score results in some of the current offenses going unpunished.

      (d) The failure to consider the defendant's prior criminal history which was omitted from the offender score calculation pursuant to RCW 9.94A.525 results in a presumptive sentence that is clearly too lenient.

      (3) Aggravating Circumstances - Considered by a Jury -Imposed by the Court

      Except for circumstances listed in subsection (2) of this section, the following circumstances are an exclusive list of factors that can support a sentence above the standard range.  Such facts should be determined by procedures specified in RCW 9.94A.537.

      (a) The defendant's conduct during the commission of the current offense manifested deliberate cruelty to the victim.

      (b) The defendant knew or should have known that the victim of the current offense was particularly vulnerable or incapable of resistance.

      (c) The current offense was a violent offense, and the defendant knew that the victim of the current offense was pregnant.

      (d) The current offense was a major economic offense or series of offenses, so identified by a consideration of any of the following factors:

      (i) The current offense involved multiple victims or multiple incidents per victim;

      (ii) The current offense involved attempted or actual monetary loss substantially greater than typical for the offense;

      (iii) The current offense involved a high degree of sophistication or planning or occurred over a lengthy period of time; or

      (iv) The defendant used his or her position of trust, confidence, or fiduciary responsibility to facilitate the commission of the current offense.

      (e) The current offense was a major violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, chapter 69.50 RCW (VUCSA), related to trafficking in controlled substances, which was more onerous than the typical offense of its statutory definition:  The presence of ANY of the following may identify a current offense as a major VUCSA:

      (i) The current offense involved at least three separate transactions in which controlled substances were sold, transferred, or possessed with intent to do so;

      (ii) The current offense involved an attempted or actual sale or transfer of controlled substances in quantities substantially larger than for personal use;

      (iii) The current offense involved the manufacture of controlled substances for use by other parties;

      (iv) The circumstances of the current offense reveal the offender to have occupied a high position in the drug distribution hierarchy;

      (v) The current offense involved a high degree of sophistication or planning, occurred over a lengthy period of time, or involved a broad geographic area of disbursement; or

      (vi) The offender used his or her position or status to facilitate the commission of the current offense, including positions of trust, confidence or fiduciary responsibility (e.g., pharmacist, physician, or other medical professional).

      (f) The current offense included a finding of sexual motivation pursuant to RCW 9.94A.835.

      (g) The offense was part of an ongoing pattern of sexual abuse of the same victim under the age of eighteen years manifested by multiple incidents over a prolonged period of time.

      (h) The current offense involved domestic violence, as defined in RCW 10.99.020, and one or more of the following was present:

      (i) The offense was part of an ongoing pattern of psychological, physical, or sexual abuse of the victim manifested by multiple incidents over a prolonged period of time;

      (ii) The offense occurred within sight or sound of the victim's or the offender's minor children under the age of eighteen years; or

      (iii) The offender's conduct during the commission of the current offense manifested deliberate cruelty or intimidation of the victim.

      (i) The offense resulted in the pregnancy of a child victim of rape.

      (j) The defendant knew that the victim of the current offense was a youth who was not residing with a legal custodian and the defendant established or promoted the relationship for the primary purpose of victimization.

      (k) The offense was committed with the intent to obstruct or impair human or animal health care or agricultural or forestry research or commercial production.

      (l) The current offense is trafficking in the first degree or trafficking in the second degree and any victim was a minor at the time of the offense.

      (m) The offense involved a high degree of sophistication or planning.

      (n) The defendant used his or her position of trust, confidence, or fiduciary responsibility to facilitate the commission of the current offense.

      (o) The defendant committed a current sex offense, has a history of sex offenses, and is not amenable to treatment.

      (p) The offense involved an invasion of the victim's privacy.

      (q) The defendant demonstrated or displayed an egregious lack of remorse.

      (r) The offense involved a destructive and foreseeable impact on persons other than the victim.

      (s) The defendant committed the offense to obtain or maintain his or her membership or to advance his or her position in the hierarchy of an organization, association, or identifiable group.

      (t) The defendant committed the current offense shortly after being released from incarceration.

      (u) The current offense is a burglary and the victim of the burglary was present in the building or residence when the crime was committed.

      (v) The offense was committed against a law enforcement officer who was performing his or her official duties at the time of the offense, the offender knew that the victim was a law enforcement officer, and the victim's status as a law enforcement officer is not an element of the offense.

      (w) The defendant committed the offense against a victim who was acting as a good samaritan.

      (x) The defendant committed the offense against a public official or officer of the court in retaliation of the public official's performance of his or her duty to the criminal justice system.

      (y) The victim's injuries substantially exceed the level of bodily harm necessary to satisfy the elements of the offense.  This aggravator is not an exception to RCW 9.94A.530(2).

      (z)(i)(A) The current offense is theft in the first degree, theft in the second degree, possession of stolen property in the first degree, or possession of stolen property in the second degree; (B) the stolen property involved is metal property; and (C) the property damage to the victim caused in the course of the theft of metal property is more than three times the value of the stolen metal property, or the theft of the metal property creates a public hazard.

      (ii) For purposes of this subsection, "metal property" means commercial metal property, private metal property, or nonferrous metal property, as defined in RCW 19.290.010.

      (aa) The defendant committed the offense with the intent to directly or indirectly cause any benefit, aggrandizement, gain, profit, or other advantage to or for a criminal street gang as defined in RCW 9.94A.030, its reputation, influence, or membership.

(bb) The current offense involved paying to view, over the internet in violation of section 7 of this act, depictions of a minor engaged in an act of sexually explicit conduct as defined in RCW 9.68A.011(4) (a) through (g)."

On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "abuse;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 9.68A.001, 9.68A.011, 9.68A.050, 9.68A.060, 9.68A.070, and 9.68A.110; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.515 and 9.94A.535; adding new sections to chapter 9.68A RCW; and prescribing penalties."

 

and the same is herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoemann, Secretary

 

There being no objection, the House advanced to the seventh order of business.

 

SENATE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL

 

There being no objection, the House refused to concur in the Senate amendment to ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2424 and asked the Senate to recede therefrom.

 

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

 

March 5, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate has passed SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2731 with the following amendment:

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Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1.  The legislature finds that children who participate in high quality preschool programs have improved educational and life outcomes and are more likely to graduate from high school and pursue higher education, experience successful employment opportunities, and have increased earnings.  Therefore, the legislature intends to create an entitlement to a program of early learning to protect the current levels of funding for comprehensive preschool programs for three and four-year old children.

      The legislature also finds that the state early childhood education and assistance program was established to help children from low-income families be prepared for kindergarten, and that the program has been a successful model for achieving that goal.  Therefore, the legislature intends that implementing a program of early learning shall be accomplished by using the program standards and eligibility criteria in the early childhood education and assistance program.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.  A new section is added to chapter 43.215 RCW to read as follows:

      (1) An early learning program is established, beginning September 1, 2011, to provide preschool opportunities for children three and four years of age.  The program shall be implemented by using the program standards and eligibility criteria in the early childhood education and assistance program under RCW 43.215.405.  Participation in the program is voluntary.

      (2)(a) For an initial phase of an early learning program in school years 2011-12 and 2012-13, the number of slots for the early learning program shall not be less than the number of slots for three and four- year old children served in the early childhood education and assistance program during the 2009-2011 biennium.

      (b) Funding shall continue to be phased in incrementally each year until full statewide implementation of the early learning program is achieved.

      (3) Beginning December 1, 2010, the department shall report annually to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature.  The first report shall include, but not be limited to:

      (a) Recommendations for implementing an early learning program;

      (b) A review of relevant early learning programs in Washington and other states; and

      (c) Recommendations for renaming the early childhood education and assistance program to reflect the new early learning program.

      (4) Beginning December 1, 2012, the department of early learning and the office of financial management shall annually review the caseload forecasts for the early learning program and report to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature with recommendations for phasing in additional funding to achieve the goal of full statewide implementation.

Sec. 3.  RCW 43.215.405 and 2006 c 265 s 210 are each amended to read as follows:

      Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout RCW 43.215.400 through 43.215.450 and 43.215.900 through 43.215.903.

      (1) "Advisory committee" means the advisory committee under RCW 43.215.420.

      (2) "Department" means the department of early learning.

      (3) "Eligible child" means a child at least three years of age and not eligible for kindergarten whose family income is at or below one hundred ten percent of the federal poverty level, as published annually by the federal department of health and human services, and includes a child whose family is eligible for public assistance, and who is not a participant in a federal or state program providing comprehensive services, and ((may include children who are eligible under rules adopted by the department if the number of such children equals not more than ten percent of the total enrollment in the early childhood program)) a child with disabilities who qualifies for funds in accordance with part B of the federal individuals with disabilities education act and any other federal or state laws relating to the provision of special education services.  Priority for enrollment shall be given to children from families with the lowest income, children in foster care, or to eligible children from families with multiple needs.

      (4) "Approved programs" means those state-supported education and special assistance programs which are recognized by the department as meeting the minimum program rules adopted by the department to qualify under RCW 43.215.400 through 43.215.450 and 43.215.900 through 43.215.903 and are designated as eligible for funding by the department under RCW 43.215.430 and 43.215.440.

      (5) "Comprehensive" means an assistance program that focuses on the needs of the child and includes education, health, and family support services.

      (6) "Family support services" means providing opportunities for parents to:

      (a) Actively participate in their child's early childhood program;

      (b) Increase their knowledge of child development and parenting skills;

      (c) Further their education and training;

      (d) Increase their ability to use needed services in the community;

      (e) Increase their self-reliance.

Sec. 4.  RCW 43.215.425 and 1994 c 166 s 6 are each amended to read as follows:

      The department shall adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW for the administration of the early childhood program.  Approved early childhood programs shall conduct needs assessments of their service area, identify any targeted groups of children, to include but not be limited to children of seasonal and migrant farmworkers and native American populations living either on or off reservation, and provide to the department a service delivery plan, to the extent practicable, that addresses these targeted populations.

      The department in developing rules for the early childhood program shall consult with the advisory committee, and shall consider such factors as coordination with existing head start and other early childhood programs, the preparation necessary for instructors, qualifications of instructors, adequate space and equipment, ((and)) special transportation needs, and technical assistance to providers.  The rules shall specifically require the early childhood programs to provide for parental involvement in participation with their child's program, in local program policy decisions, in development and revision of service delivery systems, and in parent education and training.

Sec. 5.  RCW 43.215.020 and 2007 c 394 s 5 are each amended to read as follows:

      (1) The department of early learning is created as an executive branch agency.  The department is vested with all powers and duties transferred to it under this chapter and such other powers and duties as may be authorized by law.

      (2) The primary duties of the department are to implement state early learning policy and to coordinate, consolidate, and integrate child care and early learning programs in order to administer programs and funding as efficiently as possible.  The department's duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

      (a) To support both public and private sectors toward a comprehensive and collaborative system of early learning that serves parents, children, and providers and to encourage best practices in child care and early learning programs;

      (b) To make early learning resources available to parents and caregivers;

      (c) To carry out activities, including providing clear and easily accessible information about quality and improving the quality of early learning opportunities for young children, in cooperation with the nongovernmental private‑public partnership;

      (d) To administer child care and early learning programs;

      (e) To standardize internal financial audits, oversight visits, performance benchmarks, and licensing criteria, so that programs can function in an integrated fashion;

      (f) To support the implementation of the nongovernmental private- public partnership and cooperate with that partnership in pursuing its goals including providing data and support necessary for the successful work of the partnership;

      (g) To work cooperatively and in coordination with the early learning council;

      (h) To collaborate with the K-12 school system at the state and local levels to ensure appropriate connections and smooth transitions between early learning, including an early learning program established in section 2 of this act, and K-12 programs; ((and))

      (i) To develop and implement an early learning program established in section 2 of this act; and

      (j) Upon the development of an early learning information system, to make available to parents timely inspection and licensing action information through the internet and other means.

      (3) The department's programs shall be designed in a way that respects and preserves the ability of parents and legal guardians to direct the education, development, and upbringing of their children.  The department shall include parents and legal guardians in the development of policies and program decisions affecting their children.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 6.  A new section is added to chapter 28A.320 RCW to read as follows:

      For an early learning program established in section 2 of this act, school districts:

      (1) Shall work cooperatively with program providers to coordinate the transition from preschool to kindergarten so that children and their families are well-prepared and supported; and

(2) May contract with the department of early learning to deliver services under the program."

On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "for" strike the remainder of the title and insert "children; amending RCW 43.215.405, 43.215.425, and 43.215.020; adding a new section to chapter 43.215 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.320 RCW; and creating a new section."

 

and the same is herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoemann, Secretary

 

SENATE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL

 

There being no objection, the House refused to concur in the Senate amendment to SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2731 and asked the Senate to recede therefrom.

 

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

March 5, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate has passed SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2596 with the following amendment:

 

      On page 6, after line 2, insert the following:

      "NEW SECTION.  Sec. 4.  A new section is added to chapter 9A.44 RCW to read as follows:

      While Article I, section 22 of the state Constitution and the sixth amendment of the United States Constitution protect the right of a defendant to represent him or herself in a criminal trial, Article I, section 35 of the state Constitution requires that crime victims be accorded due dignity and respect.  Conflicts may arise between these constitutional provisions when a pro se defendant questions a victim in court.  Procedures may be employed that preserve the pro se defendant's control over his or her own trial and that limit the trauma experienced by the victim.  The legislature commends consideration of these competing constitutional provisions to the supreme court of Washington."

      Correct the title.

 

and the same is herewith transmitted.

Brad Hendrickson, Deputy Secretary

 

POINT OF ORDER

 

Representative Green requested a scope and object ruling on the Senate amendment to Substitute House Bill No. 2596.

 

SPEAKER’S RULING

Mr. Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding): “Substitute House Bill No. 2596, as passed by the House, added child advocacy centers to the list of entities counties must consult when developing protocols for the investigation of child abuse, neglect, fatality and sexual assault.  The Senate amendment added a section relating to pro se defendants questioning victims in court, a subject wholly unrelated to child advocacy centers and protocols for the investigation of child abuse and neglect.  The Senate amendment clearly exceeds the scope and object of the bill as passed by the House.  The point of order is well taken.”

 

SENATE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL

 

There being no objection, the House refused to concur in the Senate amendment to SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2596 and asked the Senate to recede therefrom.

 

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

March 5, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate has passed HOUSE BILL NO. 1880 with the following amendment:

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Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"Sec. 1.  RCW 29A.40.091 and 2009 c 369 s 39 are each amended to read as follows:

      The county auditor shall send each ((absentee)) voter a ballot, a security envelope in which to seal the ballot after voting, a larger envelope in which to return the security envelope, and instructions on how to mark the ballot and how to return it to the county auditor.  The instructions that accompany ((an absentee)) a ballot for a partisan primary must include instructions for voting the applicable ballot style, as provided in chapter 29A.36 RCW.  The ((absentee)) voter's name and address must be printed on the larger return envelope, which must also contain a declaration by the ((absentee)) voter reciting his or her qualifications and stating that he or she has not voted in any other jurisdiction at this election, together with a summary of the penalties for any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.  The declaration must clearly inform the voter that it is illegal to vote if he or she is not a United States citizen; it is illegal to vote if he or she has been convicted of a felony and has not had his or her voting rights restored; and, except as otherwise provided by law, it is illegal to cast a ballot or sign ((an absentee)) a return envelope on behalf of another voter.  The return envelope must provide space for the voter to indicate the date on which the ballot was voted and for the voter to sign the oath.  It must also contain a space so that the voter may include a telephone number.  A summary of the applicable penalty provisions of this chapter must be printed on the return envelope immediately adjacent to the space for the voter's signature.  The signature of the voter on the return envelope must affirm and attest to the statements regarding the qualifications of that voter and to the validity of the ballot.  The return envelope ((must also have a)) may provide secrecy ((flap that the voter may seal that will cover)) for the voter's signature and optional telephone number.  For overseas ((voters)) and service voters, the signed declaration on the return envelope constitutes the equivalent of a voter registration for the election or primary for which the ballot has been issued.  The voter must be instructed to either return the ballot to the county auditor by whom it was issued or attach sufficient first-class postage, if applicable, and mail the ballot to the appropriate county auditor no later than the day of the election or primary for which the ballot was issued.

      If the county auditor chooses to forward ((absentee)) ballots, he or she must include with the ballot a clear explanation of the qualifications necessary to vote in that election and must also advise a voter with questions about his or her eligibility to contact the county auditor.  This explanation may be provided on the ballot envelope, on an enclosed insert, or printed directly on the ballot itself.  If the information is not included, the envelope must clearly indicate that the ballot is not to be forwarded and that return postage is guaranteed.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.  This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately."

On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "envelopes;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 29A.40.091; and declaring an emergency."

 

and the same is herewith transmitted.

Brad Hendrickson, Deputy, Secretary

 

SENATE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL

 

There being no objection, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to HOUSE BILL NO. 1880 and advanced the bill, as amended by the Senate, to final passage.

 

FINAL PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL

AS SENATE AMENDED

 

      Representatives Armstrong and Hunt spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.

 

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of House Bill No. 1880, as amended by the Senate.

 

MOTIONS

 

On motion of Representative Hinkle, Representative Condotta was excused.  On motion of Representative Santos, Representative Morris was excused.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 1880, as amended by the Senate, and the bill passed the House by the following vote:  Yeas, 94; Nays, 2; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

      Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Angel, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Blake, Campbell, Carlyle, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Crouse, Dammeier, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Driscoll, Dunshee, Eddy, Ericks, Fagan, Finn, Flannigan, Goodman, Green, Haigh, Haler, Hasegawa, Hinkle, Hope, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jacks, Johnson, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Klippert, Kretz, Kristiansen, Liias, Linville, Maxwell, McCoy, McCune, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Nealey, Nelson, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Orwall, Parker, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Probst, Quall, Roach, Roberts, Rodne, Rolfes, Ross, Santos, Schmick, Seaquist, Sells, Shea, Short, Simpson, Smith, Springer, Sullivan, Takko, Taylor, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, White, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker.

      Voting nay: Representatives Ericksen and Herrera.

      Excused: Representatives Condotta and Morris.

 

HOUSE BILL NO. 1880, as amended by the Senate, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

March 3, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate has passed SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2534 with the following amendment:

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Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"Sec. 1.  RCW 9A.44.130 and 2008 c 230 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

      (1)(a) Any adult or juvenile residing whether or not the person has a fixed residence, or who is a student, is employed, or carries on a vocation in this state who has been found to have committed or has been convicted of any sex offense or kidnapping offense, or who has been found not guilty by reason of insanity under chapter 10.77 RCW of committing any sex offense or kidnapping offense, shall register with the county sheriff for the county of the person's residence, or if the person is not a resident of Washington, the county of the person's school, or place of employment or vocation, or as otherwise specified in this section.  Where a person required to register under this section is in custody of the state department of corrections, the state department of social and health services, a local division of youth services, or a local jail or juvenile detention facility as a result of a sex offense or kidnapping offense, the person shall also register at the time of release from custody with an official designated by the agency that has jurisdiction over the person.

      (b) Any adult or juvenile who is required to register under (a) of this subsection:

      (i) Who is attending, or planning to attend, a public or private school regulated under Title 28A RCW or chapter 72.40 RCW shall, within ten days of enrolling or prior to arriving at the school to attend classes, whichever is earlier, notify the sheriff for the county of the person's residence of the person's intent to attend the school, and the sheriff shall promptly notify the principal of the school;

      (ii) Who is admitted to a public or private institution of higher education shall, within ten days of enrolling or by the first business day after arriving at the institution, whichever is earlier, notify the sheriff for the county of the person's residence of the person's intent to attend the institution;

      (iii) Who gains employment at a public or private institution of higher education shall, within ten days of accepting employment or by the first business day after commencing work at the institution, whichever is earlier, notify the sheriff for the county of the person's residence of the person's employment by the institution; or

      (iv) Whose enrollment or employment at a public or private institution of higher education is terminated shall, within ten days of such termination, notify the sheriff for the county of the person's residence of the person's termination of enrollment or employment at the institution.

      (c) Persons required to register under this section who are enrolled in a public or private institution of higher education on June 11, 1998, or a public or private school regulated under Title 28A RCW or chapter 72.40 RCW on September 1, 2006, must notify the county sheriff immediately.

      (d) The sheriff shall notify the school's principal or institution's department of public safety and shall provide that department with the same information provided to a county sheriff under subsection (3) of this section.

      (e)(i) A principal receiving notice under this subsection must disclose the information received from the sheriff under (b) of this subsection as follows:

      (A) If the student who is required to register as a sex offender is classified as a risk level II or III, the principal shall provide the information received to every teacher of any student required to register under (a) of this subsection and to any other personnel who, in the judgment of the principal, supervises the student or for security purposes should be aware of the student's record;

      (B) If the student who is required to register as a sex offender is classified as a risk level I, the principal shall provide the information received only to personnel who, in the judgment of the principal, for security purposes should be aware of the student's record.

      (ii) Any information received by a principal or school personnel under this subsection is confidential and may not be further disseminated except as provided in RCW 28A.225.330, other statutes or case law, and the family and educational and privacy rights act of 1994, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1232g et seq.

      (2) This section may not be construed to confer any powers pursuant to RCW 4.24.550 upon the public safety department of any public or private school or institution of higher education.

      (3)(a) The person shall provide the following information when registering:  (i) Name; (ii) complete residential address; (iii) date and place of birth; (iv) place of employment; (v) crime for which convicted; (vi) date and place of conviction; (vii) aliases used; (viii) social security number; (ix) photograph; and (x) fingerprints.

      (b) Any person who lacks a fixed residence shall provide the following information when registering:  (i) Name; (ii) date and place of birth; (iii) place of employment; (iv) crime for which convicted; (v) date and place of conviction; (vi) aliases used; (vii) social security number; (viii) photograph; (ix) fingerprints; and (x) where he or she plans to stay.

      (4)(a) Offenders shall register with the county sheriff within the following deadlines.  For purposes of this section the term "conviction" refers to adult convictions and juvenile adjudications for sex offenses or kidnapping offenses:

      (i) OFFENDERS IN CUSTODY.  (A) Sex offenders who committed a sex offense on, before, or after February 28, 1990, and who, on or after July 28, 1991, are in custody, as a result of that offense, of the state department of corrections, the state department of social and health services, a local division of youth services, or a local jail or juvenile detention facility, and (B) kidnapping offenders who on or after July 27, 1997, are in custody of the state department of corrections, the state department of social and health services, a local division of youth services, or a local jail or juvenile detention facility, must register at the time of release from custody with an official designated by the agency that has jurisdiction over the offender.  The agency shall within three days forward the registration information to the county sheriff for the county of the offender's anticipated residence.  The offender must also register within twenty- four hours from the time of release with the county sheriff for the county of the person's residence, or if the person is not a resident of Washington, the county of the person's school, or place of employment or vocation.  The agency that has jurisdiction over the offender shall provide notice to the offender of the duty to register.  Failure to register at the time of release and within twenty-four hours of release constitutes a violation of this section and is punishable as provided in subsection (((11))) (10) of this section.

      When the agency with jurisdiction intends to release an offender with a duty to register under this section, and the agency has knowledge that the offender is eligible for developmental disability services from the department of social and health services, the agency shall notify the division of developmental disabilities of the release.  Notice shall occur not more than thirty days before the offender is to be released.  The agency and the division shall assist the offender in meeting the initial registration requirement under this section.  Failure to provide such assistance shall not constitute a defense for any violation of this section.

      (ii) OFFENDERS NOT IN CUSTODY BUT UNDER STATE OR LOCAL JURISDICTION.  Sex offenders who, on July 28, 1991, are not in custody but are under the jurisdiction of the indeterminate sentence review board or under the department of corrections' active supervision, as defined by the department of corrections, the state department of social and health services, or a local division of youth services, for sex offenses committed before, on, or after February 28, 1990, must register within ten days of July 28, 1991.  Kidnapping offenders who, on July 27, 1997, are not in custody but are under the jurisdiction of the indeterminate sentence review board or under the department of corrections' active supervision, as defined by the department of corrections, the state department of social and health services, or a local division of youth services, for kidnapping offenses committed before, on, or after July 27, 1997, must register within ten days of July 27, 1997.  A change in supervision status of a sex offender who was required to register under this subsection (4)(a)(ii) as of July 28, 1991, or a kidnapping offender required to register as of July 27, 1997, shall not relieve the offender of the duty to register or to reregister following a change in residence.  The obligation to register shall only cease pursuant to RCW 9A.44.140.

      (iii) OFFENDERS UNDER FEDERAL JURISDICTION.  Sex offenders who, on or after July 23, 1995, and kidnapping offenders who, on or after July 27, 1997, as a result of that offense are in the custody of the United States bureau of prisons or other federal or military correctional agency for sex offenses committed before, on, or after February 28, 1990, or kidnapping offenses committed on, before, or after July 27, 1997, must register within twenty-four hours from the time of release with the county sheriff for the county of the person's residence, or if the person is not a resident of Washington, the county of the person's school, or place of employment or vocation.  Sex offenders who, on July 23, 1995, are not in custody but are under the jurisdiction of the United States bureau of prisons, United States courts, United States parole commission, or military parole board for sex offenses committed before, on, or after February 28, 1990, must register within ten days of July 23, 1995.  Kidnapping offenders who, on July 27, 1997, are not in custody but are under the jurisdiction of the United States bureau of prisons, United States courts, United States parole commission, or military parole board for kidnapping offenses committed before, on, or after July 27, 1997, must register within ten days of July 27, 1997.  A change in supervision status of a sex offender who was required to register under this subsection (4)(a)(iii) as of July 23, 1995, or a kidnapping offender required to register as of July 27, 1997 shall not relieve the offender of the duty to register or to reregister following a change in residence, or if the person is not a resident of Washington, the county of the person's school, or place of employment or vocation.  The obligation to register shall only cease pursuant to RCW 9A.44.140.

      (iv) OFFENDERS WHO ARE CONVICTED BUT NOT CONFINED.  Sex offenders who are convicted of a sex offense on or after July 28, 1991, for a sex offense that was committed on or after February 28, 1990, and kidnapping offenders who are convicted on or after July 27, 1997, for a kidnapping offense that was committed on or after July 27, 1997, but who are not sentenced to serve a term of confinement immediately upon sentencing, shall report to the county sheriff to register immediately upon completion of being sentenced.

      (v) OFFENDERS WHO ARE NEW RESIDENTS OR RETURNING WASHINGTON RESIDENTS.  Sex offenders and kidnapping offenders who move to Washington state from another state or a foreign country that are not under the jurisdiction of the state department of corrections, the indeterminate sentence review board, or the state department of social and health services at the time of moving to Washington, must register within three business days of establishing residence or reestablishing residence if the person is a former Washington resident.  The duty to register under this subsection applies to sex offenders convicted under the laws of another state or a foreign country, federal or military statutes for offenses committed before, on, or after February 28, 1990, or Washington state for offenses committed before, on, or after February 28, 1990, and to kidnapping offenders convicted under the laws of another state or a foreign country, federal or military statutes, or Washington state for offenses committed before, on, or after July 27, 1997.  Sex offenders and kidnapping offenders from other states or a foreign country who, when they move to Washington, are under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections, the indeterminate sentence review board, or the department of social and health services must register within twenty-four hours of moving to Washington.  The agency that has jurisdiction over the offender shall notify the offender of the registration requirements before the offender moves to Washington.

      (vi) OFFENDERS FOUND NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY.  Any adult or juvenile who has been found not guilty by reason of insanity under chapter 10.77 RCW of (A) committing a sex offense on, before, or after February 28, 1990, and who, on or after July 23, 1995, is in custody, as a result of that finding, of the state department of social and health services, or (B) committing a kidnapping offense on, before, or after July 27, 1997, and who on or after July 27, 1997, is in custody, as a result of that finding, of the state department of social and health services, must register within twenty-four hours from the time of release with the county sheriff for the county of the person's residence.  The state department of social and health services shall provide notice to the adult or juvenile in its custody of the duty to register.  Any adult or juvenile who has been found not guilty by reason of insanity of committing a sex offense on, before, or after February 28, 1990, but who was released before July 23, 1995, or any adult or juvenile who has been found not guilty by reason of insanity of committing a kidnapping offense but who was released before July 27, 1997, shall be required to register within twenty-four hours of receiving notice of this registration requirement.  The state department of social and health services shall make reasonable attempts within available resources to notify sex offenders who were released before July 23, 1995, and kidnapping offenders who were released before July 27, 1997.  Failure to register within twenty-four hours of release, or of receiving notice, constitutes a violation of this section and is punishable as provided in subsection (((11))) (10) of this section.

      (vii) OFFENDERS WHO LACK A FIXED RESIDENCE.  Any person who lacks a fixed residence and leaves the county in which he or she is registered and enters and remains within a new county for twenty-four hours is required to register with the county sheriff not more than twenty-four hours after entering the county and provide the information required in subsection (3)(b) of this section.

      (viii) OFFENDERS WHO LACK A FIXED RESIDENCE AND WHO ARE UNDER SUPERVISION.  Offenders who lack a fixed residence and who are under the supervision of the department shall register in the county of their supervision.

      (ix) OFFENDERS WHO MOVE TO, WORK, CARRY ON A VOCATION, OR ATTEND SCHOOL IN ANOTHER STATE.  Offenders required to register in Washington, who move to another state, or who work, carry on a vocation, or attend school in another state shall register a new address, fingerprints, and photograph with the new state within ten days after establishing residence, or after beginning to work, carry on a vocation, or attend school in the new state.  The person must also send written notice within ten days of moving to the new state or to a foreign country to the county sheriff with whom the person last registered in Washington state.  The county sheriff shall promptly forward this information to the Washington state patrol.

      (b) Failure to register within the time required under this section constitutes a per se violation of this section and is punishable as provided in subsection (((11))) (10) of this section.  The county sheriff shall not be required to determine whether the person is living within the county.

      (c) An arrest on charges of failure to register, service of an information, or a complaint for a violation of this section, or arraignment on charges for a violation of this section, constitutes actual notice of the duty to register.  Any person charged with the crime of failure to register under this section who asserts as a defense the lack of notice of the duty to register shall register immediately following actual notice of the duty through arrest, service, or arraignment.  Failure to register as required under this subsection (4)(c) constitutes grounds for filing another charge of failing to register.  Registering following arrest, service, or arraignment on charges shall not relieve the offender from criminal liability for failure to register prior to the filing of the original charge.

      (d) The deadlines for the duty to register under this section do not relieve any sex offender of the duty to register under this section as it existed prior to July 28, 1991.

      (5)(a) If any person required to register pursuant to this section changes his or her residence address within the same county, the person must send signed written notice of the change of address to the county sheriff within seventy-two hours of moving.  If any person required to register pursuant to this section moves to a new county, the person must send signed written notice of the change of address at least fourteen days before moving to the county sheriff in the new county of residence and must register with that county sheriff within twenty-four hours of moving.  The person must also send signed written notice within ten days of the change of address in the new county to the county sheriff with whom the person last registered.  The county sheriff with whom the person last registered shall promptly forward the information concerning the change of address to the county sheriff for the county of the person's new residence.  Upon receipt of notice of change of address to a new state, the county sheriff shall promptly forward the information regarding the change of address to the agency designated by the new state as the state's offender registration agency.

      (b) It is an affirmative defense to a charge that the person failed to send a notice at least fourteen days in advance of moving as required under (a) of this subsection that the person did not know the location of his or her new residence at least fourteen days before moving.  The defendant must establish the defense by a preponderance of the evidence and, to prevail on the defense, must also prove by a preponderance that the defendant sent the required notice within twenty-four hours of determining the new address.

      (6)(a) Any person required to register under this section who lacks a fixed residence shall provide signed written notice to the sheriff of the county where he or she last registered within forty-eight hours excluding weekends and holidays after ceasing to have a fixed residence.  The notice shall include the information required by subsection (3)(b) of this section, except the photograph and fingerprints.  The county sheriff may, for reasonable cause, require the offender to provide a photograph and fingerprints.  The sheriff shall forward this information to the sheriff of the county in which the person intends to reside, if the person intends to reside in another county.

      (b) A person who lacks a fixed residence must report weekly, in person, to the sheriff of the county where he or she is registered.  The weekly report shall be on a day specified by the county sheriff's office, and shall occur during normal business hours.  ((The county sheriff's office may require the person to list the locations where the person has stayed during the last seven days.)) The person must keep an accurate accounting of where he or she stays during the week and provide it to the county sheriff upon request.  The lack of a fixed residence is a factor that may be considered in determining an offender's risk level and shall make the offender subject to disclosure of information to the public at large pursuant to RCW 4.24.550.

      (c) If any person required to register pursuant to this section does not have a fixed residence, it is an affirmative defense to the charge of failure to register, that he or she provided written notice to the sheriff of the county where he or she last registered within forty-eight hours excluding weekends and holidays after ceasing to have a fixed residence and has subsequently complied with the requirements of subsections (4)(a)(vii) or (viii) and (6) of this section.  To prevail, the person must prove the defense by a preponderance of the evidence.

      (7) ((All offenders who are required to register pursuant to this section who have a fixed residence and who are designated as a risk level II or III must report, in person, every ninety days to the sheriff of the county where he or she is registered.  Reporting shall be on a day specified by the county sheriff's office, and shall occur during normal business hours.  An offender who complies with the ninety-day reporting requirement with no violations for a period of at least five years in the community may petition the superior court to be relieved of the duty to report every ninety days.  The petition shall be made to the superior court in the county where the offender resides or reports under this section.  The prosecuting attorney of the county shall be named and served as respondent in any such petition.  The court shall relieve the petitioner of the duty to report if the petitioner shows, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the petitioner has complied with the reporting requirement for a period of at least five years and that the offender has not been convicted of a criminal violation of this section for a period of at least five years, and the court determines that the reporting no longer serves a public safety purpose.  Failure to report, as specified, constitutes a violation of this section and is punishable as provided in subsection (11) of this section.

      (8))) A sex offender subject to registration requirements under this section who applies to change his or her name under RCW 4.24.130 or any other law shall submit a copy of the application to the county sheriff of the county of the person's residence and to the state patrol not fewer than five days before the entry of an order granting the name change.  No sex offender under the requirement to register under this section at the time of application shall be granted an order changing his or her name if the court finds that doing so will interfere with legitimate law enforcement interests, except that no order shall be denied when the name change is requested for religious or legitimate cultural reasons or in recognition of marriage or dissolution of marriage.  A sex offender under the requirement to register under this section who receives an order changing his or her name shall submit a copy of the order to the county sheriff of the county of the person's residence and to the state patrol within five days of the entry of the order.

      (((9))) (8) The county sheriff shall obtain a photograph of the individual and shall obtain a copy of the individual's fingerprints.  A photograph may be taken at any time to update an individual's file.

      (((10))) (9) For the purpose of RCW 9A.44.130, 10.01.200, 43.43.540, 70.48.470, and 72.09.330:

      (a) "Sex offense" means:

      (i) Any offense defined as a sex offense by RCW 9.94A.030;

      (ii) Any violation under RCW 9A.44.096 (sexual misconduct with a minor in the second degree);

      (iii) Any violation under RCW 9.68A.090 (communication with a minor for immoral purposes);

      (iv) Any federal or out-of-state conviction for an offense that under the laws of this state would be classified as a sex offense under this subsection; and

      (v) Any gross misdemeanor that is, under chapter 9A.28 RCW, a criminal attempt, criminal solicitation, or criminal conspiracy to commit an offense that is classified as a sex offense under RCW 9.94A.030 or this subsection.

      (b) "Kidnapping offense" means:  (i) The crimes of kidnapping in the first degree, kidnapping in the second degree, and unlawful imprisonment, as defined in chapter 9A.40 RCW, where the victim is a minor and the offender is not the minor's parent; (ii) any offense that is, under chapter 9A.28 RCW, a criminal attempt, criminal solicitation, or criminal conspiracy to commit an offense that is classified as a kidnapping offense under this subsection (((10))) (9)(b); and (iii) any federal or out-of-state conviction for an offense that under the laws of this state would be classified as a kidnapping offense under this subsection (((10))) (9)(b).

      (c) "Employed" or "carries on a vocation" means employment that is full-time or part-time for a period of time exceeding fourteen days, or for an aggregate period of time exceeding thirty days during any calendar year.  A person is employed or carries on a vocation whether the person's employment is financially compensated, volunteered, or for the purpose of government or educational benefit.

      (d) "Student" means a person who is enrolled, on a full-time or part-time basis, in any public or private educational institution.  An educational institution includes any secondary school, trade or professional institution, or institution of higher education.

      (((11))) (10)(a) A person who knowingly fails to comply with any of the requirements of this section is guilty of a class B felony if the crime for which the individual was convicted was a felony sex offense as defined in subsection (((10))) (9)(a) of this section or a federal or out-of-state conviction for an offense that under the laws of this state would be a felony sex offense as defined in subsection (((10))) (9)(a) of this section.

      (b) If the crime for which the individual was convicted was other than a felony or a federal or out-of-state conviction for an offense that under the laws of this state would be other than a felony, violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor.

      (((12))) (11)(a) A person who knowingly fails to comply with any of the requirements of this section is guilty of a class C felony if the crime for which the individual was convicted was a felony kidnapping offense as defined in subsection (((10))) (9)(b) of this section or a federal or out-of-state conviction for an offense that under the laws of this state would be a felony kidnapping offense as defined in subsection (((10))) (9)(b) of this section.

      (b) If the crime for which the individual was convicted was other than a felony or a federal or out-of-state conviction for an offense that under the laws of this state would be other than a felony, violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor.

      (((13))) (12) Except as may otherwise be provided by law, nothing in this section shall impose any liability upon a peace officer, including a county sheriff, or law enforcement agency, for failing to release information authorized under this section.

Sec. 2.  RCW 9A.44.135 and 2000 c 91 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

      (1) When an offender registers with the county sheriff pursuant to RCW 9A.44.130, the county sheriff shall notify the police chief or town marshal of the jurisdiction in which the offender has registered to live.  If the offender registers to live in an unincorporated area of the county, the sheriff shall make reasonable attempts to verify that the offender is residing at the registered address.  If the offender registers to live in an incorporated city or town, the police chief or town marshal shall make reasonable attempts to verify that the offender is residing at the registered address.  Reasonable attempts ((at verifying an address shall include at a minimum:

      (a) For offenders who have not been previously designated sexually violent predators under chapter 71.09 RCW or an equivalent procedure in another jurisdiction, each year the chief law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction where the offender is registered to live shall send)) include verifying an offender's address pursuant to the grant program established under section 3 of this act.  If the sheriff or police chief or town marshal does not participate in the grant program established under section 3 of this act, reasonable attempts require a yearly mailing by certified mail, with return receipt requested, a nonforwardable verification form to the offender at the offender's last registered address sent by the chief law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction where the offender is registered to live.  (((b))) For offenders who have been previously designated sexually violent predators under chapter 71.09 RCW or the equivalent procedure in another jurisdiction, even if the designation has subsequently been removed, this mailing must be sent every ninety days ((the county sheriff shall send by certified mail, with return receipt requested, a nonforwardable verification form to the offender at the offender's last registered address)).

      (((c))) The offender must sign the verification form, state on the form whether he or she still resides at the last registered address, and return the form to the chief law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction where the offender is registered to live within ten days after receipt of the form.

      (2) The chief law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction where the offender has registered to live shall make reasonable attempts to locate any sex offender who fails to return the verification form or who cannot be located at the registered address.

      If the offender fails to return the verification form or the offender is not at the last registered address, the chief law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction where the offender has registered to live shall promptly forward this information to the county sheriff and to the Washington state patrol for inclusion in the central registry of sex offenders.

      (3) When an offender notifies the county sheriff of a change to his or her residence address pursuant to RCW 9A.44.130, and the new address is in a different law enforcement jurisdiction, the county sheriff shall notify the police chief or town marshal of the jurisdiction from which the offender has moved.

(4) County sheriffs and police chiefs or town marshals may enter into agreements for the purposes of delegating the authority and obligation to fulfill the requirements of this section.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3.  A new section is added to chapter 36.28A RCW to read as follows:

      (1) When funded, the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall administer a grant program to local governments for the purpose of verifying the address and residency of sex offenders and kidnapping offenders registered under RCW 9A.44.130 who reside within the county sheriff's jurisdiction.  The Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall:

      (a) Enter into performance-based agreements with local governments to ensure that registered offender address and residency are verified:

      (i) For level I offenders, every twelve months;

      (ii) For level II offenders, every six months; and

      (iii) For level III offenders, every three months;

      (b) Collect performance data from all participating jurisdictions sufficient to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the address and residency verification program; and

      (c) Submit a report on the effectiveness of the address and residency verification program to the governor and the appropriate committees of the house of representatives and senate by December 31st each year.

      (2) The Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs may retain up to three percent of the amounts provided pursuant to this section for the cost of administration.  Any funds not disbursed for address and residency verification or retained for administration may be allocated to local prosecutors for the prosecution costs associated with failing to register offenses.

      (3) For the purposes of this section, unclassified offenders and kidnapping offenders shall be considered at risk level I unless in the opinion of the local jurisdiction a higher classification is in the interest of public safety.

(4) County sheriffs and police chiefs or town marshals may enter into agreements for the purposes of delegating the authority and obligation to fulfill the requirements of this section."

On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "offenders;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 9A.44.130 and 9A.44.135; and adding a new section to chapter 36.28A RCW."

 

and the same is herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoeman, Secretary

 

SENATE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL

 

There being no objection, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2534 and advanced the bill, as amended by the Senate, to final passage.

 

FINAL PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL

AS SENATE AMENDED

 

      Representatives Hurst and Pearson spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.

 

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2534, as amended by the Senate.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2534, as amended by the Senate, and the bill passed the House by the following vote:  Yeas, 96; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

      Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Angel, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Blake, Campbell, Carlyle, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Crouse, Dammeier, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Driscoll, Dunshee, Eddy, Ericks, Ericksen, Fagan, Finn, Flannigan, Goodman, Green, Haigh, Haler, Hasegawa, Herrera, Hinkle, Hope, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jacks, Johnson, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Klippert, Kretz, Kristiansen, Liias, Linville, Maxwell, McCoy, McCune, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Nealey, Nelson, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Orwall, Parker, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Probst, Quall, Roach, Roberts, Rodne, Rolfes, Ross, Santos, Schmick, Seaquist, Sells, Shea, Short, Simpson, Smith, Springer, Sullivan, Takko, Taylor, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, White, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker.

      Excused: Representatives Condotta and Morris.

 

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2534, as amended by the Senate, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

 

March 5, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate has passed HOUSE BILL NO. 2625 with the following amendment:

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Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1.  The legislature intends by this act to require an individualized determination by a judicial officer of conditions of release for persons in custody for felony.  This requirement is consistent with constitutional requirements and court rules regarding the right of a detained person to a prompt determination of probable cause and judicial review of the conditions of release and the requirement that judicial determinations of bail or release be made no later than the preliminary appearance stage.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.  (1) Bail for the release of a person arrested and detained for a felony offense must be determined on an individualized basis by a judicial officer.

      (2) This section expires August 1, 2011.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3.  It is the intent of the legislature to enact a law for the purpose of reasonably assuring public safety in bail determination hearings and hearings pursuant to the proposed amendment to Article I, section 20 of the state Constitution set forth in House Joint Resolution No. 4220.  Other provisions of law address matters relating to assuring the appearance of the defendant at trial and preventing interference with the administration of justice.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 4.  Upon the appearance before a judicial officer of a person charged with an offense, the judicial officer must issue an order that, pending trial, the person be:

      (1) Released on personal recognizance;

      (2) Released on a condition or combination of conditions ordered under section 5 of this act or other provision of law;

      (3) Temporarily detained as allowed by law; or

      (4) Detained as provided under this act.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 5.  (1) The judicial officer may at any time amend the order to impose additional or different conditions of release.  The conditions imposed under this chapter supplement but do not supplant provisions of law allowing the imposition of conditions to assure the appearance of the defendant at trial or to prevent interference with the administration of justice.

      (2) Appropriate conditions of release under this chapter include, but are not limited to, the following:

      (a) The defendant may be placed in the custody of a designated person or organization agreeing to supervise the defendant;

      (b) The defendant may have restrictions placed upon travel, association, or place of abode during the period of release;

      (c) The defendant may be required to comply with a specified curfew;

      (d) The defendant may be required to return to custody during specified hours or to be placed on electronic monitoring, if available.  The defendant, if convicted, may not have the period of incarceration reduced by the number of days spent on electronic monitoring;

      (e) The defendant may be prohibited from approaching or communicating in any manner with particular persons or classes of persons;

      (f) The defendant may be prohibited from going to certain geographical areas or premises;

      (g) The defendant may be prohibited from possessing any dangerous weapons or firearms;

      (h) The defendant may be prohibited from possessing or consuming any intoxicating liquors or drugs not prescribed to the defendant.  The defendant may be required to submit to testing to determine the defendant's compliance with this condition;

      (i) The defendant may be prohibited from operating a motor vehicle that is not equipped with an ignition interlock device;

      (j) The defendant may be required to report regularly to and remain under the supervision of an officer of the court or other person or agency; and

      (k) The defendant may be prohibited from committing any violations of criminal law.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 6.  If, after a hearing on offenses prescribed in Article I, section 20 of the state Constitution, the judicial officer finds, by clear and convincing evidence, that a person shows a propensity for violence that creates a substantial likelihood of danger to the community or any persons, and finds that no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the safety of any other person and the community, such judicial officer must order the detention of the person before trial.  The detainee is entitled to expedited review of the detention order by the court of appeals under the writ provided in RCW 7.36.160.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 7.  The judicial officer must, in determining whether there are conditions of release that will reasonably assure the safety of any other person and the community, take into account the available information concerning:

      (1) The nature and circumstances of the offense charged, including whether the offense is a crime of violence;

      (2) The weight of the evidence against the defendant; and

      (3) The history and characteristics of the defendant, including:

      (a) The person's character, physical and mental condition, family ties, employment, financial resources, length of residence in the community, community ties, past conduct, history relating to drug or alcohol abuse, criminal history, and record concerning appearance at court proceedings;

      (b) Whether, at the time of the current offense or arrest, the defendant was on community supervision, probation, parole, or on other release pending trial, sentencing, appeal, or completion of sentence for an offense under federal, state, or local law; and

      (c) The nature and seriousness of the danger to any person or the community that would be posed by the defendant's release.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 8.  (1) The judicial officer must hold a hearing in cases involving offenses prescribed in Article 1, section 20, to determine whether any condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the safety of any other person and the community upon motion of the attorney for the government.

      (2) The hearing must be held immediately upon the defendant's first appearance before the judicial officer unless the defendant, or the attorney for the government, seeks a continuance.  Except for good cause, a continuance on motion of such person may not exceed five days (not including any intermediate Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday), and a continuance on motion of the attorney for the government may not exceed three days (not including any intermediate Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday).  During a continuance, such person must be detained.

      (3) At the hearing, such defendant has the right to be represented by counsel, and, if financially unable to obtain representation, to have counsel appointed.  The defendant must be afforded an opportunity to testify, to present witnesses, to cross-examine witnesses who appear at the hearing, and to present information by proffer or otherwise.  The rules concerning admissibility of evidence in criminal trials do not apply to the presentation and consideration of information at the hearing.  The facts the judicial officer uses to support a finding that no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the safety of any other person and the community must be supported by clear and convincing evidence of a propensity for violence that creates a substantial likelihood of danger to the community or any persons.

      (4) The defendant may be detained pending completion of the hearing.  The hearing may be reopened, before or after a determination by the judicial officer, at any time before trial if the judicial officer finds that information exists that was not known to the movant at the time of the hearing and that has a material bearing on the issue whether there are conditions of release that will reasonably assure the safety of any other person and the community.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 9.  In a release order issued under section 5 of this act the judicial officer must:

      (1) Include a written statement that sets forth all the conditions to which the release is subject, in a manner sufficiently clear and specific to serve as a guide for the defendant's conduct; and

      (2) Advise the defendant of:

      (a) The penalties for violating a condition of release, including the penalties for committing an offense while on pretrial release; and

      (b) The consequences of violating a condition of release, including the immediate issuance of a warrant for the defendant's arrest.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 10.  (1) In a detention order issued under section 6 of this act, the judicial officer must:

      (a) Include written findings of fact and a written statement of the reasons for the detention;

      (b) Direct that the person be committed to the custody of the appropriate correctional authorities for confinement separate, to the extent practicable, from persons awaiting or serving sentences or being held in custody pending appeal; and

      (c) Direct that the person be afforded reasonable opportunity for private consultation with counsel.

      (2) The judicial officer may, by subsequent order, permit the temporary release of the person, in the custody of an appropriate law enforcement officer or other appropriate person, to the extent that the judicial officer determines such release to be necessary for preparation of the person's defense or for another compelling reason.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 11.  Nothing in this chapter may be construed as modifying or limiting the presumption of innocence.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 12.  Sections 3 through 11 of this act constitute a new chapter in Title 10 RCW.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 13.  If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 14.  Sections 1 and 2 take effect January 1, 2011. Sections 3 through 10 take effect January 1, 2011, only if the proposed amendment to Article I, section 20 of the state Constitution proposed in House Joint Resolution No. 4220 is validly submitted to and is approved and ratified by the voters at the next general election.  If the proposed amendment is not approved and ratified, sections 3 through 11 of this act are null and void in their entirety."

On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "offenses;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "adding a new chapter to Title 10 RCW; providing a contingent effective date; and providing an expiration date."

 

and the same is herewith transmitted.

Brad Hendrickson, Deputy, Secretary

 

SENATE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL

 

There being no objection, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to HOUSE BILL NO. 2625 and advanced the joint resolution, as amended by the Senate, to final passage.

 

FINAL PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL

AS SENATE AMENDED

 

      Representatives Kelley, Pearson and Hurst spoke in favor of the passage of the joint resolution.

 

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of House Bill No. 2625, as amended by the Senate.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2625, as amended by the Senate, and the joint resolution passed the House by the following vote:  Yeas, 96; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

      Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Angel, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Blake, Campbell, Carlyle, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Crouse, Dammeier, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Driscoll, Dunshee, Eddy, Ericks, Ericksen, Fagan, Finn, Flannigan, Goodman, Green, Haigh, Haler, Hasegawa, Herrera, Hinkle, Hope, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jacks, Johnson, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Klippert, Kretz, Kristiansen, Liias, Linville, Maxwell, McCoy, McCune, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Nealey, Nelson, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Orwall, Parker, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Probst, Quall, Roach, Roberts, Rodne, Rolfes, Ross, Santos, Schmick, Seaquist, Sells, Shea, Short, Simpson, Smith, Springer, Sullivan, Takko, Taylor, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, White, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker.

      Excused: Representatives Condotta and Morris.

 

HOUSE BILL NO. 2625, as amended by the Senate, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

March 4, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate has passed ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4220 with the following amendment:

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Beginning on page 1, line 2, strike everything after "ASSEMBLED:" and insert the following:

"THAT, At the next general election to be held in this state the secretary of state shall submit to the qualified voters of the state for their approval and ratification, or rejection, an amendment to Article I, section 20 of the Constitution of the state of Washington to read as follows:

Article I, section 20.  All persons charged with crime shall be bailable by sufficient sureties, except for capital offenses when the proof is evident, or the presumption great.  Bail may be denied for offenses punishable by the possibility of life in prison upon a showing by clear and convincing evidence of a propensity for violence that creates a substantial likelihood of danger to the community or any persons, subject to such limitations as shall be determined by the legislature.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the secretary of state shall cause notice of this constitutional amendment to be published at least four times during the four weeks next preceding the election in every legal newspaper in the state."

 

and the same is herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoeman, Secretary

 

SENATE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL

 

There being no objection, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4220 and advanced the bill, as amended by the Senate, to final passage.

 

FINAL PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL

AS SENATE AMENDED

 

      Representatives Hope, Hurst, Pearson, Dunshee, Klippert and Goodman spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.

 

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Joint Resolution No. 4220, as amended by the Senate.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Joint Resolution No. 4220, as amended by the Senate, and the bill passed the House by the following vote:  Yeas, 92; Nays, 4; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

      Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Angel, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Blake, Campbell, Carlyle, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Crouse, Dammeier, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Driscoll, Dunshee, Eddy, Ericks, Ericksen, Fagan, Finn, Goodman, Green, Haigh, Haler, Herrera, Hinkle, Hope, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jacks, Johnson, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Klippert, Kretz, Kristiansen, Liias, Linville, Maxwell, McCoy, McCune, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Nealey, Nelson, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Orwall, Parker, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Probst, Quall, Roach, Roberts, Rodne, Rolfes, Ross, Santos, Schmick, Seaquist, Sells, Shea, Short, Simpson, Smith, Springer, Sullivan, Takko, Taylor, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, White, Wood and Mr. Speaker.

      Voting nay: Representatives Flannigan, Hasegawa, Upthegrove and Williams.

      Excused: Representatives Condotta and Morris.

 

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4220, as amended by the Senate, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

March 5, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate has passed SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2680 with the following amendment:

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Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1.  The legislature finds that a guardianship is an appropriate permanent plan for a child who has been found to be dependent under chapter 13.34 RCW and who cannot safely be reunified with his or her parents.  The legislature is concerned that parents not be pressured by the department into agreeing to the entry of a guardianship when further services would increase the chances that the child could be reunified with his or her parents.  The legislature intends to create a separate guardianship chapter to establish permanency for children in foster care through the appointment of a guardian and dismissal of the dependency.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.  DEFINITIONS.  The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

      (1) "Child" means any individual under the age of eighteen years.

      (2) "Dependent child" means a child who has been found by a court to be dependent in a proceeding under chapter 13.34 RCW.

      (3) "Department" means the department of social and health services.

      (4) "Guardian" means a person who:  (a) Has been appointed by the court as the guardian of a child in a legal proceeding under this chapter; and (b) has the legal right to custody of the child pursuant to court order.  The term "guardian" does not include a "dependency guardian" appointed pursuant to a proceeding under chapter 13.34 RCW for the purpose of assisting the court in supervising the dependency.

      (5) "Relative" means a person related to the child in the following ways:  (a) Any blood relative, including those of half-blood, and including first cousins, second cousins, nephews or nieces, and persons of preceding generations as denoted by prefixes of grand, great, or great-great; (b) stepfather, stepmother, stepbrother, and stepsister; (c) a person who legally adopts a child or the child's parent as well as the natural and other legally adopted children of such persons, and other relatives of the adoptive parents in accordance with state law; (d) spouses of any persons named in (a), (b), or (c) of this subsection, even after the marriage is terminated; (e) relatives, as named in (a), (b), (c), or (d) of this subsection, of any half sibling of the child; or (f) extended family members, as defined by the law or custom of the Indian child's tribe or, in the absence of such law or custom, a person who has reached the age of eighteen and who is the Indian child's grandparent, aunt or uncle, brother or sister, brother- in-law or sister-in-law, niece or nephew, first or second cousin, or stepparent who provides care in the family abode on a twenty-four hour basis to an Indian child as defined in 25 U.S.C. Sec. 1903(4);

      (6) "Suitable person" means a nonrelative with whom the child or the child's family has a preexisting relationship; who has completed all required criminal history background checks and otherwise appears to be suitable and competent to provide care for the child; and with whom the child has been placed pursuant to RCW 13.34.130.

      (7) "Supervising agency" means an agency licensed by the state under RCW 74.15.090, or licensed by a federally recognized Indian tribe located in this state under RCW 74.15.190, that has entered into a performance-based contract with the department to provide case management for the delivery and documentation of child welfare services as defined in RCW 74.13.020.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3.  GUARDIANSHIP PETITION.  (1) Any party to a dependency proceeding under chapter 13.34 RCW may request a guardianship be established for a dependent child by filing a petition in juvenile court under this chapter.  All parties to the dependency and the proposed guardian must receive adequate notice of all proceedings under this chapter.  For purposes of this chapter, a dependent child age twelve years or older is a party to the proceedings.  A proposed guardian has the right to intervene in proceedings under this chapter.

      (2) To be designated as a proposed guardian in a petition under this chapter, a person must be age twenty-one or over and must meet the minimum requirements to care for children as established by the department under RCW 74.15.030, including but not limited to licensed foster parents, relatives, and suitable persons.

      (3) Every petition filed in proceedings under this chapter shall contain:  (a) A statement alleging whether the child is or may be an Indian child as defined in 25 U.S.C. Sec. 1903.  If the child is an Indian child as defined under the Indian child welfare act, the provisions of that act shall apply; (b) a statement alleging whether the federal servicemembers civil relief act of 2003, 50 U.S.C. Sec. 501 et seq. applies to the proceeding; and (c) a statement alleging whether the Washington service members' civil relief act, chapter 38.42 RCW, applies to the proceeding. 

      (4) Every order or decree entered in any proceeding under this chapter shall contain:  (a) A finding that the Indian child welfare act does or does not apply.  Where there is a finding that the Indian child welfare act does apply, the decree or order must also contain a finding that all notice requirements and evidentiary requirements under the Indian child welfare act have been satisfied; (b) a finding that the federal servicemembers civil relief act of 2003 does or does not apply; and (c) a finding that the Washington service members' civil relief act, chapter 38.42 RCW, does or does not apply.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 4.  GUARDIANSHIP HEARING.  (1) At the hearing on a guardianship petition, all parties have the right to present evidence and cross-examine witnesses.  The rules of evidence apply to the conduct of the hearing.  The hearing under this section to establish a guardianship or convert an existing dependency guardianship to a guardianship under this section is a stage of the dependency proceedings for purposes of RCW 13.34.090(2).

      (2) A guardianship shall be established if:

      (a) The court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that it is in the child's best interests to establish a guardianship, rather than to terminate the parent-child relationship and proceed with adoption, or to continue efforts to return custody of the child to the parent; and

      (b) All parties agree to entry of the guardianship order and the proposed guardian is qualified, appropriate, and capable of performing the duties of guardian under section 5 of this act; or

      (c)(i) The child has been found to be a dependent child under RCW 13.34.030;

      (ii) A dispositional order has been entered pursuant to RCW 13.34.130;

      (iii) At the time of the hearing on the guardianship petition, the child has or will have been removed from the custody of the parent for at least six consecutive months following a finding of dependency under RCW 13.34.030;

      (iv) The services ordered under RCW 13.34.130 and 13.34.136 have been offered or provided and all necessary services, reasonably available, capable of correcting the parental deficiencies within the foreseeable future have been offered or provided;

      (v) There is little likelihood that conditions will be remedied so that the child can be returned to the parent in the near future; and

      (vi) The proposed guardian has signed a statement acknowledging the guardian's rights and responsibilities toward the child and affirming the guardian's understanding and acceptance that the guardianship is a commitment to provide care for the child until the child reaches age eighteen.

      (3) The court may not establish a guardianship for a child who has no legal parent unless the court, in addition to making the required findings set forth in subsection (2) of this section, finds one or more exceptional circumstances exist and the benefits for the child of establishing the guardianship outweigh any potential disadvantage to the child of having no legal parent.  Exceptional circumstances may include but are not limited to:

      (a) The child has special needs and a suitable guardian is willing to accept custody and able to meet the needs of the child to an extent unlikely to be achieved through adoption; or

      (b) The proposed guardian has demonstrated a commitment to provide for the long-term care of the child and:  (i) Is a relative of the child; (ii) has been a long-term caregiver for the child and has acted as a parent figure to the child and is viewed by the child as a parent figure; or (iii) the child's family has identified the proposed guardian as the preferred guardian, and, if the child is age twelve years or older, the child also has identified the proposed guardian as the preferred guardian.

      (4) Upon the request of a dependency guardian appointed under chapter 13.34 RCW and the department or supervising agency, the court shall convert a dependency guardianship established under chapter 13.34 RCW to a guardianship under this chapter.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 5.  GUARDIANSHIP ORDER.  (1) If the court has made the findings required under section 4 of this act, the court shall issue an order establishing a guardianship for the child.  If the guardian has not previously intervened, the guardian shall be made a party to the guardianship proceeding upon entry of the guardianship order.  The order shall:

      (a) Appoint a person to be the guardian for the child;

      (b) Specify the guardian's rights and responsibilities concerning the care, custody, control, and nurturing of the child;

      (c) Specify the guardian's authority, if any, to receive, invest, and expend funds, benefits, or property belonging to the child;

      (d) Specify an appropriate frequency and type of contact between the parent or parents and the child, if applicable, and between the child and his or her siblings, if applicable; and

      (e) Specify the need for and scope of continued oversight by the court, if any.

      (2) The guardian shall maintain physical and legal custody of the child and have the following rights and duties under the guardianship:

      (a) Duty to protect, nurture, discipline, and educate the child;

      (b) Duty to provide food, clothing, shelter, education as required by law, and health care for the child, including but not limited to, medical, dental, mental health, psychological, and psychiatric care and treatment;

      (c) Right to consent to health care for the child and sign a release authorizing the sharing of health care information with appropriate authorities, in accordance with state law;

      (d) Right to consent to the child's participation in social and school activities; and

      (e) Duty to notify the court of a change of address of the guardian and the child.  Unless specifically ordered by the court, however, the standards and requirements for relocation in chapter 26.09 RCW do not apply to guardianships established under this chapter.

      (3) If the child has independent funds or other valuable property under the control of the guardian, the guardian shall provide an annual written accounting, supported with appropriate documentation, to the court regarding receipt and expenditure by the guardian of any such funds or benefits.  This subsection shall not be construed to require a guardian to account for any routine funds or benefits received from a public social service agency on behalf of the child.

      (4) The guardianship shall remain in effect until the child reaches the age of eighteen years or until the court terminates the guardianship, whichever occurs sooner.

      (5) Once the dependency has been dismissed pursuant to section 7 of this act, the court shall not order the department or other supervising agency to supervise or provide case management services to the guardian or the child as part of the guardianship order.

      (6) The court shall issue a letter of guardianship to the guardian upon the entry of the court order establishing the guardianship under this chapter.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 6.  GUARDIANSHIP MODIFICATION.  (1) A guardian or a parent of the child may petition the court to modify the visitation provisions of a guardianship order by:

      (a) Filing with the court a motion for modification and an affidavit setting forth facts supporting the requested modification; and

      (b) Providing notice and a copy of the motion and affidavit to all other parties.  The nonmoving parties may file and serve opposing affidavits.

      (2) The court shall deny the motion unless it finds that adequate cause for hearing the motion is established by the affidavits, in which case it shall set a date for hearing on an order to show cause why the requested modification should not be granted.

      (3) If the court finds that a motion to modify a guardianship order has been brought in bad faith, the court may assess attorney's fees and court costs of the nonmoving party against the moving party.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 7.  GUARDIANSHIP TERMINATION.  (1) Any party to a guardianship proceeding may request termination of the guardianship by filing a petition and supporting affidavit alleging a substantial change has occurred in the circumstances of the child or the guardian and that the termination is necessary to serve the best interests of the child.  The petition and affidavit must be served on the department or supervising agency and all parties to the guardianship.

      (2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the court shall not terminate a guardianship unless it finds, upon the basis of facts that have arisen since the guardianship was established or that were unknown to the court at the time the guardianship was established, that a substantial change has occurred in the circumstances of the child or the guardian and that termination of the guardianship is necessary to serve the best interests of the child.  The effect of a guardian's duties while serving in the military potentially impacting guardianship functions shall not, by itself, be a substantial change of circumstances justifying termination of a guardianship.

      (3) The court may terminate a guardianship on the agreement of the guardian, the child, if the child is age twelve years or older, and a parent seeking to regain custody of the child if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence and on the basis of facts that have arisen since the guardianship was established that:

      (a) The parent has successfully corrected the parenting deficiencies identified by the court in the dependency action, and the circumstances of the parent have changed to such a degree that returning the child to the custody of the parent no longer creates a risk of harm to the child's health, welfare, and safety;

      (b) The child, if age twelve years or older, agrees to termination of the guardianship and the return of custody to the parent; and

      (c) Termination of the guardianship and return of custody of the child to the parent is in the child's best interests.

      (4) Upon the entry of an order terminating a guardianship, the court shall enter an order:

      (a) Granting the child's parent with legal and physical custody of the child;

      (b) Granting a substitute guardian with legal and physical custody of the child; or

      (c) Directing the child to be temporarily placed in the custody of the department for placement with a relative or other suitable person as defined in RCW 13.34.130(1)(b), if available, or in an appropriate licensed out-of-home placement, and directing that the department file a dependency petition on behalf of the child.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 8.  APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM OR ATTORNEY FOR THE CHILD.  In all proceedings to establish, modify, or terminate a guardianship order, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem or attorney for the child.  The court may appoint a guardian ad litem or attorney who represented the child in a prior proceeding under this chapter or under chapter 13.34 RCW, or may appoint an attorney to supersede an existing guardian ad litem.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 9.  GUARDIANSHIP SUBSIDY.  (1) A relative guardian who is a licensed foster parent at the time a guardianship is established under this chapter and who has been the child's foster parent for a minimum of six consecutive months preceding entry of the guardianship order is eligible for a relative guardianship subsidy on behalf of the child.  The department may establish rules setting eligibility, application, and program standards consistent with applicable federal guidelines for expenditure of federal funds.

      (2) Within amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, a guardian who is a licensed foster parent at the time a guardianship is established under this chapter and who has been the child's foster parent for a minimum of six consecutive months preceding entry of the guardianship order is eligible for a guardianship subsidy on behalf of the child.

Sec. 10.  RCW 13.34.030 and 2009 c 520 s 21 and 2009 c 397 s 1 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:

      For purposes of this chapter:

      (1) "Abandoned" means when the child's parent, guardian, or other custodian has expressed, either by statement or conduct, an intent to forego, for an extended period, parental rights or responsibilities despite an ability to exercise such rights and responsibilities.  If the court finds that the petitioner has exercised due diligence in attempting to locate the parent, no contact between the child and the child's parent, guardian, or other custodian for a period of three months creates a rebuttable presumption of abandonment, even if there is no expressed intent to abandon.

      (2) "Child" and "juvenile" means any individual under the age of eighteen years.

      (3) "Current placement episode" means the period of time that begins with the most recent date that the child was removed from the home of the parent, guardian, or legal custodian for purposes of placement in out-of-home care and continues until:  (a) The child returns home; (b) an adoption decree, a permanent custody order, or guardianship order is entered; or (c) the dependency is dismissed, whichever occurs first.

      (4) "Department" means the department of social and health services.

      (5) "Dependency guardian" means the person, nonprofit corporation, or Indian tribe appointed by the court pursuant to this chapter for the limited purpose of assisting the court in the supervision of the dependency.

      (6) "Dependent child" means any child who:

      (a) Has been abandoned;

      (b) Is abused or neglected as defined in chapter 26.44 RCW by a person legally responsible for the care of the child; or

      (c) Has no parent, guardian, or custodian capable of adequately caring for the child, such that the child is in circumstances which constitute a danger of substantial damage to the child's psychological or physical development.

      (7) "Developmental disability" means a disability attributable to mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, or another neurological or other condition of an individual found by the secretary to be closely related to mental retardation or to require treatment similar to that required for individuals with mental retardation, which disability originates before the individual attains age eighteen, which has continued or can be expected to continue indefinitely, and which constitutes a substantial handicap to the individual.

      (8) "Guardian" means the person or agency that:  (a) Has been appointed as the guardian of a child in a legal proceeding ((other than a proceeding under this chapter)), including a guardian appointed pursuant to chapter 13.-- RCW (the new chapter created in section 17 of this act); and (b) has the legal right to custody of the child pursuant to such appointment.  The term "guardian" ((shall)) does not include a "dependency guardian" appointed pursuant to a proceeding under this chapter.

      (9) "Guardian ad litem" means a person, appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a child in a proceeding under this chapter, or in any matter which may be consolidated with a proceeding under this chapter.  A "court-appointed special advocate" appointed by the court to be the guardian ad litem for the child, or to perform substantially the same duties and functions as a guardian ad litem, shall be deemed to be guardian ad litem for all purposes and uses of this chapter.

      (10) "Guardian ad litem program" means a court-authorized volunteer program, which is or may be established by the superior court of the county in which such proceeding is filed, to manage all aspects of volunteer guardian ad litem representation for children alleged or found to be dependent.  Such management shall include but is not limited to:  Recruitment, screening, training, supervision, assignment, and discharge of volunteers.

      (11) "Housing assistance" means appropriate referrals by the department or other supervising agencies to federal, state, local, or private agencies or organizations, assistance with forms, applications, or financial subsidies or other monetary assistance for housing.  For purposes of this chapter, "housing assistance" is not a remedial service or time-limited family reunification service as described in RCW 13.34.025(2).

      (12) "Indigent" means a person who, at any stage of a court proceeding, is:

      (a) Receiving one of the following types of public assistance:  Temporary assistance for needy families, general assistance, poverty- related veterans' benefits, food stamps or food stamp benefits transferred electronically, refugee resettlement benefits, medicaid, or supplemental security income; or

      (b) Involuntarily committed to a public mental health facility; or

      (c) Receiving an annual income, after taxes, of one hundred twenty- five percent or less of the federally established poverty level; or

      (d) Unable to pay the anticipated cost of counsel for the matter before the court because his or her available funds are insufficient to pay any amount for the retention of counsel.

      (13) "Out-of-home care" means placement in a foster family home or group care facility licensed pursuant to chapter 74.15 RCW or placement in a home, other than that of the child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian, not required to be licensed pursuant to chapter 74.15 RCW.

      (14) "Preventive services" means preservation services, as defined in chapter 74.14C RCW, and other reasonably available services, including housing assistance, capable of preventing the need for out- of-home placement while protecting the child.

      (15) "Shelter care" means temporary physical care in a facility licensed pursuant to RCW 74.15.030 or in a home not required to be licensed pursuant to RCW 74.15.030.

      (16) "Sibling" means a child's birth brother, birth sister, adoptive brother, adoptive sister, half-brother, or half-sister, or as defined by the law or custom of the Indian child's tribe for an Indian child as defined in 25 U.S.C. Sec. 1903(4).

      (17) "Social study" means a written evaluation of matters relevant to the disposition of the case and shall contain the following information:

      (a) A statement of the specific harm or harms to the child that intervention is designed to alleviate;

      (b) A description of the specific services and activities, for both the parents and child, that are needed in order to prevent serious harm to the child; the reasons why such services and activities are likely to be useful; the availability of any proposed services; and the agency's overall plan for ensuring that the services will be delivered.  The description shall identify the services chosen and approved by the parent;

      (c) If removal is recommended, a full description of the reasons why the child cannot be protected adequately in the home, including a description of any previous efforts to work with the parents and the child in the home; the in-home treatment programs that have been considered and rejected; the preventive services, including housing assistance, that have been offered or provided and have failed to prevent the need for out-of-home placement, unless the health, safety, and welfare of the child cannot be protected adequately in the home; and the parents' attitude toward placement of the child;

      (d) A statement of the likely harms the child will suffer as a result of removal;

      (e) A description of the steps that will be taken to minimize the harm to the child that may result if separation occurs including an assessment of the child's relationship and emotional bond with any siblings, and the agency's plan to provide ongoing contact between the child and the child's siblings if appropriate; and

      (f) Behavior that will be expected before determination that supervision of the family or placement is no longer necessary.

      (18) "Supervising agency" means an agency licensed by the state under RCW 74.15.090, or ((an)) licensed by a federally recognized Indian tribe located in this state under RCW 74.15.190 ((with whom the department)), that has entered into a performance-based contract with the department to provide case management for the delivery and documentation of child welfare services as defined in RCW 74.13.020.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 11.  A new section is added to chapter 13.34 RCW to read as follows:

      (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 13.-- RCW (the new chapter created in section 17 of this act), a dependency guardianship established by court order under this chapter and in force on the effective date of this section shall remain subject to the provisions of this chapter unless:  (a) The dependency guardianship is modified or terminated under the provisions of this chapter; or (b) the dependency guardianship is converted by court order to a guardianship pursuant to a petition filed under section 3 of this act.

      (2) A dependency guardian or the department or supervising agency may request the juvenile court to convert a dependency guardianship established under this chapter to a guardianship under chapter 13.-- RCW (the new chapter created in section 17 of this act) by filing a petition under section 3 of this act.  If both the dependency guardian and the department or supervising agency agree that the dependency guardianship should be converted to a guardianship under this chapter, and if the court finds that such conversion is in the child's best interests, the court shall grant the petition and enter an order of guardianship in accordance with section 5 of this act.

      (3) The court shall dismiss the dependency established under this chapter upon the entry of a guardianship order under chapter 13.-- RCW (the new chapter created in section 17 of this act).

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 12.  A new section is added to chapter 74.13 RCW to read as follows:

      (1) The department shall adopt rules consistent with federal regulations for the receipt and expenditure of federal funds and implement a subsidy program for eligible relatives appointed by the court as a guardian under section 5 of this act.

      (2) For the purpose of licensing a relative seeking to be appointed as a guardian and eligible for a guardianship subsidy under this section, the department shall, on a case-by-case basis, and when determined to be in the best interests of the child:

      (a) Waive nonsafety licensing standards; and

      (b) Apply the list of disqualifying crimes in the adoption and safe families act, rather than the secretary's list of disqualifying crimes, unless doing so would compromise the child's safety, or would adversely affect the state's ability to continue to obtain federal funding for child welfare related functions. 

      (3) Relative guardianship subsidy agreements shall be designed to promote long-term permanency for the child, and may include provisions for periodic review of the subsidy amount and the needs of the child.

Sec. 13.  RCW 13.34.210 and 2009 c 520 s 35 and 2009 c 152 s 2 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:

      If, upon entering an order terminating the parental rights of a parent, there remains no parent having parental rights, the court shall commit the child to the custody of the department or a supervising agency willing to accept custody for the purpose of placing the child for adoption.  If an adoptive home has not been identified, the department or supervising agency shall place the child in a licensed foster home, or take other suitable measures for the care and welfare of the child.  The custodian shall have authority to consent to the adoption of the child consistent with chapter 26.33 RCW, the marriage of the child, the enlistment of the child in the armed forces of the United States, necessary surgical and other medical treatment for the child, and to consent to such other matters as might normally be required of the parent of the child.

      If a child has not been adopted within six months after the date of the order and a guardianship of the child under ((RCW 13.34.231)) chapter 13.-- RCW (the new chapter created in section 17 of this act) or chapter 11.88 RCW, or a permanent custody order under chapter 26.10 RCW, has not been entered by the court, the court shall review the case every six months until a decree of adoption is entered.  The supervising agency shall take reasonable steps to ensure that the child maintains relationships with siblings as provided in RCW 13.34.130(3) and shall report to the court the status and extent of such relationships.

Sec. 14.  RCW 13.34.232 and 1994 c 288 s 7 are each amended to read as follows:

      (1) ((If the court has made a finding under RCW 13.34.231, it shall enter)) An order establishing a dependency guardianship ((for the child.  The order)) shall:

      (a) Appoint a person or agency to serve as dependency guardian for the limited purpose of assisting the court to supervise the dependency;

      (b) Specify the dependency guardian's rights and responsibilities concerning the care, custody, and control of the child.  A dependency guardian shall not have the authority to consent to the child's adoption;

      (c) Specify the dependency guardian's authority, if any, to receive, invest, and expend funds, benefits, or property belonging to the child;

      (d) Specify an appropriate frequency of visitation between the parent and the child; and

      (e) Specify the need for any continued involvement of the supervising agency and the nature of that involvement, if any.

      (2) Unless the court specifies otherwise in the guardianship order, the dependency guardian shall maintain the physical custody of the child and have the following rights and duties:

      (a) Protect, discipline, and educate the child;

      (b) Provide food, clothing, shelter, education as required by law, and routine health care for the child;

      (c) Consent to necessary health and surgical care and sign a release of health care information to appropriate authorities, pursuant to law;

      (d) Consent to social and school activities of the child; and

      (e) Provide an annual written accounting to the court regarding receipt by the dependency guardian of any funds, benefits, or property belonging to the child and expenditures made therefrom.

      (3) As used in this section, the term "health care" includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, psychological, and psychiatric care and treatment.

      (4) The child shall remain dependent for the duration of the guardianship.  While the guardianship remains in effect, the dependency guardian shall be a party to any dependency proceedings pertaining to the child.

      (5) The guardianship shall remain in effect only until the child is eighteen years of age or until the court terminates the guardianship order, whichever occurs sooner.

Sec. 15.  RCW 13.34.234 and 2009 c 235 s 6 are each amended to read as follows:

      A dependency guardian who is a licensed foster parent at the time the guardianship is established under ((RCW 13.34.231 and 13.34.232)) this chapter and who has been the child's foster parent for a minimum of six consecutive months preceding entry of the guardianship order ((is)) may be eligible for a guardianship subsidy on behalf of the child.  ((The department may establish rules setting eligibility, application, and program standards consistent with applicable federal guidelines.))

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 16.  The following acts or parts of acts are each repealed:

      (1) RCW 13.34.230 (Guardianship for dependent child‑-Petition for‑- Notice to, intervention by, department or supervising agency) and 2009 c 520 s 37, 1981 c 195 s 1, & 1979 c 155 s 51;

      (2) RCW 13.34.231 (Guardianship for dependent child‑-Hearing‑- Rights of parties‑-Rules of evidence‑-Guardianship established, when) and 2000 c 122 s 29, 1994 c 288 s 6, & 1981 c 195 s 2;

      (3) RCW 13.34.236 (Guardianship for dependent child‑-Qualifications for dependency guardian‑-Consideration of preferences of parent) and 1994 c 288 s 10 & 1981 c 195 s 7; and

      (4) RCW 13.34.238 (Guardianship for dependent child‑-Relative guardianship subsidies) and 2009 c 235 s 5.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 17.  Sections 2 through 9 of this act constitute a new chapter in Title 13 RCW."

On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "program;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 13.34.232 and 13.34.234; reenacting and amending RCW 13.34.030 and 13.34.210; adding a new section to chapter 13.34 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 74.13 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 13 RCW; creating a new section; and repealing RCW 13.34.230, 13.34.231, 13.34.236, and 13.34.238."

 

and the same is herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoeman, Secretary

SENATE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL

 

There being no objection, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2680 and advanced the bill, as amended by the Senate, to final passage.

 

FINAL PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL

AS SENATE AMENDED

 

      Representatives Roberts and Haler spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.

 

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2680, as amended by the Senate.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2680, as amended by the Senate, and the bill passed the House by the following vote:  Yeas, 96; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

      Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Angel, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Blake, Campbell, Carlyle, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Crouse, Dammeier, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Driscoll, Dunshee, Eddy, Ericks, Ericksen, Fagan, Finn, Flannigan, Goodman, Green, Haigh, Haler, Hasegawa, Herrera, Hinkle, Hope, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jacks, Johnson, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Klippert, Kretz, Kristiansen, Liias, Linville, Maxwell, McCoy, McCune, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Nealey, Nelson, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Orwall, Parker, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Probst, Quall, Roach, Roberts, Rodne, Rolfes, Ross, Santos, Schmick, Seaquist, Sells, Shea, Short, Simpson, Smith, Springer, Sullivan, Takko, Taylor, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, White, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker.

      Excused: Representatives Condotta and Morris.

 

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2680, as amended by the Senate, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

March 4, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate has passed SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2717 with the following amendment:

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Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1.  A new section is added to chapter 10.77 RCW to read as follows:

      (1) No person committed to the custody of the department for the determination of competency to stand trial under RCW 10.77.060, the restoration of competency for trial under RCW 10.77.084, 10.77.086, or 10.77.088, or following an acquittal by reason of insanity shall be authorized to leave the facility where the person is confined, except in the following circumstances:

      (a) In accordance with conditional release or furlough authorized by a court;

      (b) For necessary medical or legal proceedings not available in the facility where the person is confined;

      (c) For visits to the bedside of a member of the person's immediate family who is seriously ill; or

      (d) For attendance at the funeral of a member of the person's immediate family.

      (2) Unless ordered otherwise by a court, no leave under subsection (1) of this section shall be authorized unless the person who is the subject of the authorization is escorted by a person approved by the secretary.  During the authorized leave, the person approved by the secretary must be in visual or auditory contact at all times with the person on authorized leave.

      (3) Prior to the authorization of any leave under subsection (1) of this section, the secretary must give notification to any county or city law enforcement agency having jurisdiction in the location of the leave destination.

Sec. 2.  RCW 10.77.010 and 2005 c 504 s 106 are each amended to read as follows:

      As used in this chapter:

      (1) "Admission" means acceptance based on medical necessity, of a person as a patient.

      (2) "Commitment" means the determination by a court that a person should be detained for a period of either evaluation or treatment, or both, in an inpatient or a less-restrictive setting.

      (3) "Conditional release" means modification of a court-ordered commitment, which may be revoked upon violation of any of its terms.

      (4) A "criminally insane" person means any person who has been acquitted of a crime charged by reason of insanity, and thereupon found to be a substantial danger to other persons or to present a substantial likelihood of committing criminal acts jeopardizing public safety or security unless kept under further control by the court or other persons or institutions.

      (5) "Department" means the state department of social and health services.

      (6) "Designated mental health professional" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 71.05.020.

      (7) "Detention" or "detain" means the lawful confinement of a person, under the provisions of this chapter, pending evaluation.

      (8) "Developmental disabilities professional" means a person who has specialized training and three years of experience in directly treating or working with persons with developmental disabilities and is a psychiatrist or psychologist, or a social worker, and such other developmental disabilities professionals as may be defined by rules adopted by the secretary.

      (9) "Developmental disability" means the condition as defined in RCW 71A.10.020(3).

      (10) "Discharge" means the termination of hospital medical authority.  The commitment may remain in place, be terminated, or be amended by court order.

      (11) "Furlough" means an authorized leave of absence for a resident of a state institution operated by the department designated for the custody, care, and treatment of the criminally insane, consistent with an order of conditional release from the court under this chapter, without any requirement that the resident be accompanied by, or be in the custody of, any law enforcement or institutional staff, while on such unescorted leave.

      (12) "Habilitative services" means those services provided by program personnel to assist persons in acquiring and maintaining life skills and in raising their levels of physical, mental, social, and vocational functioning.  Habilitative services include education, training for employment, and therapy.  The habilitative process shall be undertaken with recognition of the risk to the public safety presented by the person being assisted as manifested by prior charged criminal conduct.

      (13) "History of one or more violent acts" means violent acts committed during:  (a) The ten-year period of time prior to the filing of criminal charges; plus (b) the amount of time equal to time spent during the ten-year period in a mental health facility or in confinement as a result of a criminal conviction.

      (14) "Immediate family member" means a spouse, child, stepchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, sibling, or domestic partner.

      (15) "Incompetency" means a person lacks the capacity to understand the nature of the proceedings against him or her or to assist in his or her own defense as a result of mental disease or defect.

      (((15))) (16) "Indigent" means any person who is financially unable to obtain counsel or other necessary expert or professional services without causing substantial hardship to the person or his or her family.

      (((16))) (17) "Individualized service plan" means a plan prepared by a developmental disabilities professional with other professionals as a team, for an individual with developmental disabilities, which shall state:

      (a) The nature of the person's specific problems, prior charged criminal behavior, and habilitation needs;

      (b) The conditions and strategies necessary to achieve the purposes of habilitation;

      (c) The intermediate and long-range goals of the habilitation program, with a projected timetable for the attainment;

      (d) The rationale for using this plan of habilitation to achieve those intermediate and long-range goals;

      (e) The staff responsible for carrying out the plan;

      (f) Where relevant in light of past criminal behavior and due consideration for public safety, the criteria for proposed movement to less-restrictive settings, criteria for proposed eventual release, and a projected possible date for release; and

      (g) The type of residence immediately anticipated for the person and possible future types of residences.

      (((17))) (18) "Professional person" means:

      (a) A psychiatrist licensed as a physician and surgeon in this state who has, in addition, completed three years of graduate training in psychiatry in a program approved by the American medical association or the American osteopathic association and is certified or eligible to be certified by the American board of psychiatry and neurology or the American osteopathic board of neurology and psychiatry;

      (b) A psychologist licensed as a psychologist pursuant to chapter 18.83 RCW; or

      (c) A social worker with a master's or further advanced degree from an accredited school of social work or a degree deemed equivalent under rules adopted by the secretary.

      (((18))) (19) "Registration records" include all the records of the department, regional support networks, treatment facilities, and other persons providing services to the department, county departments, or facilities which identify persons who are receiving or who at any time have received services for mental illness.

      (((19))) (20) "Release" means legal termination of the court- ordered commitment under the provisions of this chapter.

      (((20))) (21) "Secretary" means the secretary of the department of social and health services or his or her designee.

      (((21))) (22) "Treatment" means any currently standardized medical or mental health procedure including medication.

      (((22))) (23) "Treatment records" include registration and all other records concerning persons who are receiving or who at any time have received services for mental illness, which are maintained by the department, by regional support networks and their staffs, and by treatment facilities.  Treatment records do not include notes or records maintained for personal use by a person providing treatment services for the department, regional support networks, or a treatment facility if the notes or records are not available to others.

(((23))) (24) "Violent act" means behavior that:  (a)(i) Resulted in; (ii) if completed as intended would have resulted in; or (iii) was threatened to be carried out by a person who had the intent and opportunity to carry out the threat and would have resulted in, homicide, nonfatal injuries, or substantial damage to property; or (b) recklessly creates an immediate risk of serious physical injury to another person.  As used in this subsection, "nonfatal injuries" means physical pain or injury, illness, or an impairment of physical condition.  "Nonfatal injuries" shall be construed to be consistent with the definition of "bodily injury," as defined in RCW 9A.04.110."

On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "facilities;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 10.77.010; and adding a new section to chapter 10.77 RCW."

 

and the same is herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoeman, Secretary

 

SENATE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL

 

There being no objection, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2717 and advanced the bill, as amended by the Senate, to final passage.

 

FINAL PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL

AS SENATE AMENDED

 

      Representatives Shea and Orwall spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.

 

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2717, as amended by the Senate.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2717, as amended by the Senate, and the bill passed the House by the following vote:  Yeas, 96; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

      Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Angel, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Blake, Campbell, Carlyle, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Crouse, Dammeier, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Driscoll, Dunshee, Eddy, Ericks, Ericksen, Fagan, Finn, Flannigan, Goodman, Green, Haigh, Haler, Hasegawa, Herrera, Hinkle, Hope, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jacks, Johnson, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Klippert, Kretz, Kristiansen, Liias, Linville, Maxwell, McCoy, McCune, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Nealey, Nelson, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Orwall, Parker, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Probst, Quall, Roach, Roberts, Rodne, Rolfes, Ross, Santos, Schmick, Seaquist, Sells, Shea, Short, Simpson, Smith, Springer, Sullivan, Takko, Taylor, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, White, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker.

      Excused: Representatives Condotta and Morris.

 

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2717, as amended by the Senate, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

March 5, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate has passed SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2939 with the following amendment:

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Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"Sec. 1.  RCW 46.52.130 and 2009 c 276 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

      (((1) A certified abstract of the driving record shall be furnished only to:

      (a) The individual named in the abstract;

      (b) An employer or prospective employer or an agent acting on behalf of an employer or prospective employer, or a volunteer organization for which the named individual has submitted an application for a position that could require the transportation of children under eighteen years of age, adults over sixty-five years of age, or persons with mental or physical disabilities;

      (c) An employee or agent of a transit authority checking prospective volunteer vanpool drivers for insurance and risk management needs;

      (d) The insurance carrier that has insurance in effect covering the employer or a prospective employer;

      (e) The insurance carrier that has motor vehicle or life insurance in effect covering the named individual;

      (f) The insurance carrier to which the named individual has applied;

      (g) An alcohol/drug assessment or treatment agency approved by the department of social and health services, to which the named individual has applied or been assigned for evaluation or treatment;

      (h) City and county prosecuting attorneys;

      (i) State colleges, universities, or agencies for employment and risk management purposes; or units of local government authorized to self-insure under RCW 48.62.031; or

      (j) An employer or prospective employer or volunteer organization, or an agent acting on behalf of an employer or prospective employer or volunteer organization, for employment purposes related to driving by an individual as a condition of that individual's employment or otherwise at the direction of the employer or organization.

      (2) Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to prevent a court from providing a copy of the driver's abstract to the individual named in the abstract, provided that the named individual has a pending case in that court for a suspended license violation or an open infraction or criminal case in that court that has resulted in the suspension of the individual's driver's license.  A pending case includes criminal cases that have not reached a disposition by plea, stipulation, trial, or amended charge.  An open infraction or criminal case includes cases on probation, payment agreement or subject to, or in collections.  Courts may charge a reasonable fee for production and copying of the abstract for the individual.

      (3) City attorneys and county prosecuting attorneys may provide the driving record to alcohol/drug assessment or treatment agencies approved by the department of social and health services to which the named individual has applied or been assigned for evaluation or treatment.

      (4)(a) The director, upon proper request, shall furnish a certified abstract covering the period of not more than the last three years to insurance companies.

      (b) The director may enter into a contractual agreement with an insurance company or its agent for the limited purpose of reviewing the driving records of existing policyholders for changes to the record during specified periods of time.  The department shall establish a fee for this service, which must be deposited in the highway safety fund.  The fee for this service must be set at a level that will not result in a net revenue loss to the state.  Any information provided under this subsection must be treated in the same manner and subject to the same restrictions as certified abstracts.

      (5) Upon proper request, the director shall furnish a certified abstract covering a period of not more than the last five years to state approved alcohol/drug assessment or treatment agencies, except that the certified abstract shall also include records of alcohol- related offenses as defined in RCW 46.01.260(2) covering a period of not more than the last ten years.

      (6) Upon proper request, a certified abstract of the full driving record maintained by the department shall be furnished to a city or county prosecuting attorney, to the individual named in the abstract, to an employer or prospective employer or an agent acting on behalf of an employer or prospective employer of the named individual, or to a volunteer organization for which the named individual has submitted an application for a position that could require the transportation of children under eighteen years of age, adults over sixty-five years of age, or persons with physical or mental disabilities, or to an employee or agent of a transit authority checking prospective volunteer vanpool drivers for insurance and risk management needs.

      (7) The abstract, whenever possible, shall include:

      (a) An enumeration of motor vehicle accidents in which the person was driving;

      (b) The total number of vehicles involved;

      (c) Whether the vehicles were legally parked or moving;

      (d) Whether the vehicles were occupied at the time of the accident;

      (e) Whether the accident resulted in any fatality;

      (f) Any reported convictions, forfeitures of bail, or findings that an infraction was committed based upon a violation of any motor vehicle law;

      (g) The status of the person's driving privilege in this state; and

      (h) Any reports of failure to appear in response to a traffic citation or failure to respond to a notice of infraction served upon the named individual by an arresting officer.

      (8) Certified abstracts furnished to prosecutors and alcohol/drug assessment or treatment agencies shall also indicate whether a recorded violation is an alcohol-related offense as defined in RCW 46.01.260(2) that was originally charged as one of the alcohol-related offenses designated in RCW 46.01.260(2)(b)(i).

      (9) The abstract provided to the insurance company shall exclude any information, except that related to the commission of misdemeanors or felonies by the individual, pertaining to law enforcement officers or firefighters as defined in RCW 41.26.030, or any officer of the Washington state patrol, while driving official vehicles in the performance of occupational duty.  The abstract provided to the insurance company shall include convictions for RCW 46.61.5249 and 46.61.525 except that the abstract shall report them only as negligent driving without reference to whether they are for first or second degree negligent driving.  The abstract provided to the insurance company shall exclude any deferred prosecution under RCW 10.05.060, except that if a person is removed from a deferred prosecution under RCW 10.05.090, the abstract shall show the deferred prosecution as well as the removal.

      (10) The director shall collect for each abstract the sum of ten dollars, fifty percent of which shall be deposited in the highway safety fund and fifty percent of which must be deposited according to RCW 46.68.038.

      (11) Any insurance company or its agent receiving the certified abstract shall use it exclusively for its own underwriting purposes and shall not divulge any of the information contained in it to a third party.  No policy of insurance may be canceled, nonrenewed, denied, or have the rate increased on the basis of such information unless the policyholder was determined to be at fault.  No insurance company or its agent for underwriting purposes relating to the operation of commercial motor vehicles may use any information contained in the abstract relative to any person's operation of motor vehicles while not engaged in such employment, nor may any insurance company or its agent for underwriting purposes relating to the operation of noncommercial motor vehicles use any information contained in the abstract relative to any person's operation of commercial motor vehicles.

      (12) Any employer or prospective employer or an agent acting on behalf of an employer or prospective employer, or a volunteer organization for which the named individual has submitted an application for a position that could require the transportation of children under eighteen years of age, adults over sixty-five years of age, or persons with physical or mental disabilities, receiving the certified abstract shall use it exclusively for his or her own purpose:  (a) To determine whether the licensee should be permitted to operate a commercial vehicle or school bus, or operate a vehicle for a volunteer organization for purposes of transporting children under eighteen years of age, adults over sixty-five years of age, or persons with physical or mental disabilities, upon the public highways of this state; or (b) for employment purposes related to driving by an individual as a condition of that individual's employment or otherwise at the direction of the employer or organization, and shall not divulge any information contained in it to a third party.

      (13) Any employee or agent of a transit authority receiving a certified abstract for its vanpool program shall use it exclusively for determining whether the volunteer licensee meets those insurance and risk management requirements necessary to drive a vanpool vehicle.  The transit authority may not divulge any information contained in the abstract to a third party.

      (14) Any alcohol/drug assessment or treatment agency approved by the department of social and health services receiving the certified abstract shall use it exclusively for the purpose of assisting its employees in making a determination as to what level of treatment, if any, is appropriate.  The agency, or any of its employees, shall not divulge any information contained in the abstract to a third party.

      (15) Release of a certified abstract of the driving record of an employee, prospective employee, or prospective volunteer requires a statement signed by:  (a) The employee, prospective employee, or prospective volunteer that authorizes the release of the record, and (b) the employer or volunteer organization attesting that the information is necessary:  (i) To determine whether the licensee should be employed to operate a commercial vehicle or school bus, or operate a vehicle for a volunteer organization for purposes of transporting children under eighteen years of age, adults over sixty-five years of age, or persons with physical or mental disabilities, upon the public highways of this state; or (ii) for employment purposes related to driving by an individual as a condition of that individual's employment or otherwise at the direction of the employer or organization.  If the employer or prospective employer authorizes an agent to obtain this information on their behalf, this must be noted in the statement.  This subsection does not apply to entities identified in subsection (1)(i) of this section.

      (16) Any negligent violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor.

      (17) Any intentional violation of this section is a class C felony.)) Upon a proper request, the department may furnish an abstract of a person's driving record as permitted under this section.

      (1) Contents of abstract of driving record.  An abstract of a person's driving record, whenever possible, must include:

      (a) An enumeration of motor vehicle accidents in which the person was driving, including:

      (i) The total number of vehicles involved;

      (ii) Whether the vehicles were legally parked or moving;

      (iii) Whether the vehicles were occupied at the time of the accident; and

      (iv) Whether the accident resulted in a fatality;

      (b) Any reported convictions, forfeitures of bail, or findings that an infraction was committed based upon a violation of any motor vehicle law;

      (c) The status of the person's driving privilege in this state; and

      (d) Any reports of failure to appear in response to a traffic citation or failure to respond to a notice of infraction served upon the named individual by an arresting officer.

      (2) Release of abstract of driving record.  An abstract of a person's driving record may be furnished to the following persons or entities:

      (a) Named individuals.  (i) An abstract of the full driving record maintained by the department may be furnished to the individual named in the abstract.

      (ii) Nothing in this section prevents a court from providing a copy of the driver's abstract to the individual named in the abstract, provided that the named individual has a pending or open infraction or criminal case in that court.  A pending case includes criminal cases that have not reached a disposition by plea, stipulation, trial, or amended charge.  An open infraction or criminal case includes cases on probation, payment agreement or subject to, or in collections.  Courts may charge a reasonable fee for the production and copying of the abstract for the individual.

      (b) Employers or prospective employers.  (i) An abstract of the full driving record maintained by the department may be furnished to an employer or prospective employer or an agent acting on behalf of an employer or prospective employer of the named individual for purposes related to driving by the individual as a condition of employment or otherwise at the direction of the employer.

      (ii) Release of an abstract of the driving record of an employee or prospective employee requires a statement signed by:  (A) The employee or prospective employee that authorizes the release of the record; and (B) the employer attesting that the information is necessary for employment purposes related to driving by the individual as a condition of employment or otherwise at the direction of the employer.  If the employer or prospective employer authorizes an agent to obtain this information on their behalf, this must be noted in the statement.

      (iii) Upon request of the person named in the abstract provided under this subsection, and upon that same person furnishing copies of court records ruling that the person was not at fault in a motor vehicle accident, the department must indicate on any abstract provided under this subsection that the person was not at fault in the motor vehicle accident.

      (c) Volunteer organizations.  (i) An abstract of the full driving record maintained by the department may be furnished to a volunteer organization or an agent for a volunteer organization for which the named individual has submitted an application for a position that would require driving by the individual at the direction of the volunteer organization.

      (ii) Release of an abstract of the driving record of a prospective volunteer requires a statement signed by:  (A) The prospective volunteer that authorizes the release of the record; and (B) the volunteer organization attesting that the information is necessary for purposes related to driving by the individual at the direction of the volunteer organization.  If the volunteer organization authorizes an agent to obtain this information on their behalf, this must be noted in the statement.

      (d) Transit authorities.  An abstract of the full driving record maintained by the department may be furnished to an employee or agent of a transit authority checking prospective volunteer vanpool drivers for insurance and risk management needs.

      (e) Insurance carriers.  (i) An abstract of the driving record maintained by the department covering the period of not more than the last three years may be furnished to an insurance company or its agent:

      (A) That has motor vehicle or life insurance in effect covering the named individual;

      (B) To which the named individual has applied; or

      (C) That has insurance in effect covering the employer or a prospective employer of the named individual.

      (ii) The abstract provided to the insurance company must:

      (A) Not contain any information related to actions committed by law enforcement officers or firefighters, as both terms are defined in RCW 41.26.030, or by Washington state patrol officers, while driving official vehicles in the performance of their occupational duty.  This does not apply to any situation where the vehicle was used in the commission of a misdemeanor or felony;

      (B) Include convictions under RCW 46.61.5249 and 46.61.525, except that the abstract must report the convictions only as negligent driving without reference to whether they are for first or second degree negligent driving; and

      (C) Exclude any deferred prosecution under RCW 10.05.060, except that if a person is removed from a deferred prosecution under RCW 10.05.090, the abstract must show the deferred prosecution as well as the removal.

      (iii) Any policy of insurance may not be canceled, nonrenewed, denied, or have the rate increased on the basis of information regarding an accident included in the abstract of a driving record, unless the policyholder was determined to be at fault.

      (iv) Any insurance company or its agent, for underwriting purposes relating to the operation of commercial motor vehicles, may not use any information contained in the abstract relative to any person's operation of motor vehicles while not engaged in such employment.  Any insurance company or its agent, for underwriting purposes relating to the operation of noncommercial motor vehicles, may not use any information contained in the abstract relative to any person's operation of commercial motor vehicles.

      (v) The director may enter into a contractual agreement with an insurance company or its agent for the limited purpose of reviewing the driving records of existing policyholders for changes to the record during specified periods of time.  The department shall establish a fee for this service, which must be deposited in the highway safety fund.  The fee for this service must be set at a level that will not result in a net revenue loss to the state.  Any information provided under this subsection must be treated in the same manner and is subject to the same restrictions as driving record abstracts.

      (f) Alcohol/drug assessment or treatment agencies.  An abstract of the driving record maintained by the department covering the period of not more than the last five years may be furnished to an alcohol/drug assessment or treatment agency approved by the department of social and health services to which the named individual has applied or been assigned for evaluation or treatment, for purposes of assisting employees in making a determination as to what level of treatment, if any, is appropriate, except that the abstract must:

      (i) Also include records of alcohol-related offenses, as defined in RCW 46.01.260(2), covering a period of not more than the last ten years; and

      (ii) Indicate whether an alcohol-related offense was originally charged as a violation of either RCW 46.61.502 or 46.61.504.

      (g) City attorneys and county prosecuting attorneys.  An abstract of the full driving record maintained by the department, including whether a recorded violation is an alcohol-related offense, as defined in RCW 46.01.260(2), that was originally charged as a violation of either RCW 46.61.502 or 46.61.504, may be furnished to city attorneys or county prosecuting attorneys.  City attorneys and county prosecuting attorneys may provide the driving record to alcohol/drug assessment or treatment agencies approved by the department of social and health services to which the named individual has applied or been assigned for evaluation or treatment.

      (h) State colleges, universities, or agencies, or units of local government.  An abstract of the full driving record maintained by the department may be furnished to (i) state colleges, universities, or agencies for employment and risk management purposes or (ii) units of local government authorized to self-insure under RCW 48.62.031 for employment and risk management purposes.

      (i) Superintendent of public instruction.  An abstract of the full driving record maintained by the department may be furnished to the superintendent of public instruction for review of public school bus driver records.  The superintendent or superintendent's designee may discuss information on the driving record with an authorized representative of the employing school district for employment and risk management purposes.

      (3) Release to third parties prohibited.  Any person or entity receiving an abstract of a person's driving record under subsection (2)(b) through (i) of this section shall use the abstract exclusively for his, her, or its own purposes or as otherwise expressly permitted under this section, and shall not divulge any information contained in the abstract to a third party.

      (4) Fee.  The director shall collect a ten-dollar fee for each abstract of a person's driving record furnished by the department.  Fifty percent of the fee must be deposited in the highway safety fund, and fifty percent of the fee must be deposited according to RCW 46.68.038.

      (5) Violation.  (a) Any negligent violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor.

      (b) Any intentional violation of this section is a class C felony.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.  If specific funding for the purposes of this act, referencing this act by bill or chapter number, is not provided by June 30, 2010, in the omnibus transportation appropriations act, this act is null and void.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3.  This act takes effect October 31, 2010."

On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "accident;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 46.52.130; creating a new section; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date."

 

and the same is herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoeman, Secretary

 

SENATE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL

 

There being no objection, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2939 and advanced the bill, as amended by the Senate, to final passage.

 

FINAL PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL

AS SENATE AMENDED

 

      Representatives Dammeier and Liias spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.

 

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2939, as amended by the Senate.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2939, as amended by the Senate, and the bill passed the House by the following vote:  Yeas, 96; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

      Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Angel, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Blake, Campbell, Carlyle, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Crouse, Dammeier, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Driscoll, Dunshee, Eddy, Ericks, Ericksen, Fagan, Finn, Flannigan, Goodman, Green, Haigh, Haler, Hasegawa, Herrera, Hinkle, Hope, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jacks, Johnson, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Klippert, Kretz, Kristiansen, Liias, Linville, Maxwell, McCoy, McCune, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Nealey, Nelson, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Orwall, Parker, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Probst, Quall, Roach, Roberts, Rodne, Rolfes, Ross, Santos, Schmick, Seaquist, Sells, Shea, Short, Simpson, Smith, Springer, Sullivan, Takko, Taylor, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, White, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker.

      Excused: Representatives Condotta and Morris.

 

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2939, as amended by the Senate, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

 

March 8, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate concurred in the House amendments to the following bills and passed the bills as amended by the House:  

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5295

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5529

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5704

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6207

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6214

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6373

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6459

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6557

and the same are herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoemann, Secretary

 

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

March 5, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate has passed SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1761 with the following amendment:

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      On page 2, line 25, after "purposes", strike all material through "well" on line 27

      Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

 

and the same is herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoeman, Secretary

 

SENATE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL

 

There being no objection, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1761 and advanced the bill, as amended by the Senate, to final passage.

 

FINAL PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL

AS SENATE AMENDED

 

      Representatives Hunt, Kristiansen and Hasegawa spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.

 

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Second Substitute House Bill No. 1761, as amended by the Senate.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Second Substitute House Bill No. 1761, as amended by the Senate, and the bill passed the House by the following vote:  Yeas, 97; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

      Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Angel, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Blake, Campbell, Carlyle, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Crouse, Dammeier, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Driscoll, Dunshee, Eddy, Ericks, Ericksen, Fagan, Finn, Flannigan, Goodman, Green, Haigh, Haler, Hasegawa, Herrera, Hinkle, Hope, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jacks, Johnson, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Klippert, Kretz, Kristiansen, Liias, Linville, Maxwell, McCoy, McCune, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Nealey, Nelson, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Orwall, Parker, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Probst, Quall, Roach, Roberts, Rodne, Rolfes, Ross, Santos, Schmick, Seaquist, Sells, Shea, Short, Simpson, Smith, Springer, Sullivan, Takko, Taylor, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, White, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker.

      Excused: Representative Condotta.

 

SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1761, as amended by the Senate, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

March 5, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate has passed SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2179 with the following amendment:

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Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1.  A new section is added to chapter 35.21 RCW to read as follows:

      In addition to any other power and authority conferred to a city that is located in a county having a population of more than one million five hundred thousand, a city legislative authority may provide or contract for supplemental transportation improvements to meet mobility needs within the city's boundaries.  For purposes of this section, a "supplemental transportation improvement" or "supplemental improvement" means any project, work, or undertaking to provide or contract for public transportation service in addition to any existing or planned public transportation service provided by public transportation agencies and systems serving the city.  The supplemental authority provided to the city legislative authority under this section is subject to the following requirements:

      (1) Prior to taking any action to provide or contract for supplemental transportation improvements permitted under this section, the legislative authority of the city shall conduct a public hearing at the time and place specified in a notice published at least once, not less than ten days before the hearing, in a newspaper of general circulation within the proposed district.  The notice must specify the supplemental facilities or services to be provided or contracted for by the city, and must include estimated capital, operating, and maintenance costs.  The legislative authority of the city shall hear objections from any person affected by the proposed supplemental improvements.

      (2) Following the hearing held pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, if the city legislative authority finds that the proposed supplemental transportation improvements are in the public interest, the legislative authority shall adopt an ordinance providing for the supplemental improvements and provide or contract for the supplemental improvements.

      (3) For purposes of providing or contracting for the proposed supplemental transportation improvements, the legislative authority of the city may contract with private providers and nonprofit organizations, and may form public-private partnerships.  Such contracts and partnerships must require that public transportation services be coordinated with other public transportation agencies and systems serving the area and border jurisdictions.

      (4) The legislative authorities of cities that are participating jurisdictions in a transportation benefit district, as provided under chapter 36.73 RCW, may petition the transportation benefit district for partial or full funding of supplemental transportation improvements as prescribed under section 3 of this act.

      (5) Supplemental transportation improvements must be consistent with the city's comprehensive plan under chapter 36.70A RCW.

Sec. 2.  RCW 36.73.015 and 2006 c 311 s 24 are each amended to read as follows:

      The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

      (1) "District" means a transportation benefit district created under this chapter.

      (2) "City" means a city or town.

      (3) "Transportation improvement" means a project contained in the transportation plan of the state or a regional transportation planning organization.  A project may include investment in new or existing highways of statewide significance, principal arterials of regional significance, high capacity transportation, public transportation, and other transportation projects and programs of regional or statewide significance including transportation demand management.  Projects may also include the operation, preservation, and maintenance of these facilities or programs.

(4) "Supplemental transportation improvement" or "supplemental improvement" means any project, work, or undertaking to provide public transportation service, in addition to a district's existing or planned voter-approved transportation improvements, proposed by a participating city member of the district under section 3 of this act.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3.  A new section is added to chapter 36.73 RCW to read as follows:

      (1) In districts comprised of more than one member city, the legislative authorities of any member city that is located in a county having a population of more than one million five hundred thousand may petition the district to provide supplemental transportation improvements.

      (2) Upon receipt of a petition as provided in subsection (1) of this section for supplemental transportation improvements that are to be fully funded by the petitioner city, including ongoing operating and maintenance costs, the district must:

      (a) Conduct a public hearing, and provide notice and opportunity for public comment consistent with the requirements of RCW 36.73.050(1); and

      (b) Following the hearing, if a majority of the district's governing board determines that the proposed supplemental transportation improvements are in the public interest, the district shall adopt an ordinance providing for the incorporation of the supplemental improvements into any existing services.  The supplemental transportation improvements must be in addition to existing services provided by the district.  The district shall enter into agreements with the petitioner city or identified service providers to coordinate existing services with the supplemental improvements.

      (3) Upon receipt of a petition as provided in subsection (1) of this section for supplemental transportation improvements proposed to be partially or fully funded by the district, the district must:

      (a) Conduct a public hearing, and provide notice and opportunity for public comment consistent with the requirements of RCW 36.73.050(1); and

      (b) Following the hearing, submit a proposition to the voters at the next special or general election for approval by a majority of the voters in the district.  The proposition must specify the supplemental transportation improvements to be provided and must estimate the capital, maintenance, and operating costs to be funded by the district.

      (4) If a proposition to incorporate supplemental transportation improvements is approved by the voters as provided under subsection (3) of this section, the district shall adopt an ordinance providing for the incorporation of the supplemental improvements into any existing services provided by the district.  The supplemental improvements must be in addition to existing services.  The district shall enter into agreements with the petitioner city or identified service providers to coordinate existing services with the supplemental improvements.

      (5) A supplemental transportation improvement must be consistent with the petitioner city's comprehensive plan under chapter 36.70A RCW.

      (6) Unless otherwise agreed to by the petitioner city or by a majority of the district's governing board, upon adoption of an ordinance under subsection (2) or (4) of this section, the district shall maintain its existing public transportation service levels in locations where supplemental transportation improvements are provided.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 4.  A new section is added to chapter 35.58 RCW to read as follows:

      If the legislative authority of a city provides or contracts for supplemental transportation improvements, as described in section 1 of this act or under chapter 36.73 RCW, a metropolitan municipal corporation serving the city or border jurisdictions shall coordinate its services with the supplemental transportation improvements to maximize efficiencies in public transportation services within and across service boundaries.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 5.  A new section is added to chapter 36.57A RCW to read as follows:

      If the legislative authority of a city provides or contracts for supplemental transportation improvements, as described in section 1 of this act or under chapter 36.73 RCW, a public transportation benefit area serving the city or border jurisdictions shall coordinate its services with the supplemental transportation improvements to maximize efficiencies in public transportation services within and across service boundaries.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 6.  A new section is added to chapter 81.112 RCW to read as follows:

      If the legislative authority of a city provides or contracts for supplemental transportation improvements, as described in section 1 of this act or under chapter 36.73 RCW, a regional transit authority serving the city or border jurisdictions shall coordinate its services with the supplemental transportation improvements to maximize efficiencies in public transportation services within and across service boundaries.

Sec. 7.  RCW 35.58.260 and 1965 c 7 s 35.58.260 are each amended to read as follows:

      If a metropolitan municipal corporation shall be authorized to perform the metropolitan transportation function, it shall, upon the effective date of the assumption of such power, have and exercise all rights with respect to the construction, acquisition, maintenance, operation, extension, alteration, repair, control and management of passenger transportation which any component city shall have been previously empowered to exercise and, except as provided in sections 1 and 3 of this act, such powers shall not thereafter be exercised by such component cities without the consent of the metropolitan municipal corporation:  PROVIDED, That any city owning and operating a public transportation system on such effective date may continue to operate such system within such city until such system shall have been acquired by the metropolitan municipal corporation and a metropolitan municipal corporation may not acquire such system without the consent of the city council of such city.

Sec. 8.  RCW 35.58.272 and 1975 1st ex.s. c 270 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

      "Municipality" as used in RCW 35.58.272 through 35.58.279, as now or hereafter amended, and in RCW 36.57.080, 36.57.100, 36.57.110, 35.58.2721, 35.58.2794, and chapter 36.57A RCW, means any metropolitan municipal corporation which shall have been authorized to perform the function of metropolitan public transportation; any county performing the public transportation function as authorized by RCW 36.57.100 and 36.57.110 or which has established a county transportation authority pursuant to chapter 36.57 RCW; any public transportation benefit area established pursuant to chapter 36.57A RCW; and any city, which is not located within the boundaries of a metropolitan municipal corporation unless provided otherwise in sections 1 and 3 of this act, county transportation authority, or public transportation benefit area, and which owns, operates or contracts for the services of a publicly owned or operated system of transportation:  PROVIDED, That the term "municipality" shall mean in respect to any county performing the public transportation function pursuant to RCW 36.57.100 and 36.57.110 only that portion of the unincorporated area lying wholly within such unincorporated transportation benefit area.

      "Motor vehicle" as used in RCW 35.58.272 through 35.58.279, as now or hereafter amended, shall have the same meaning as in RCW 82.44.010.

      "County auditor" shall mean the county auditor of any county or any person designated to perform the duties of a county auditor pursuant to RCW 82.44.140.

"Person" shall mean any individual, corporation, firm, association or other form of business association."

On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "improvements;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 36.73.015, 35.58.260, and 35.58.272; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.73 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35.58 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.57A RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 81.112 RCW."

 

and the same is herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoeman, Secretary

 

SENATE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL

 

There being no objection, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2179 and advanced the bill, as amended by the Senate, to final passage.

 

FINAL PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL

AS SENATE AMENDED

 

      Representative Eddy spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.

 

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2179, as amended by the Senate.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2179, as amended by the Senate, and the bill passed the House by the following vote:  Yeas, 97; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

      Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Angel, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Blake, Campbell, Carlyle, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Crouse, Dammeier, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Driscoll, Dunshee, Eddy, Ericks, Ericksen, Fagan, Finn, Flannigan, Goodman, Green, Haigh, Haler, Hasegawa, Herrera, Hinkle, Hope, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jacks, Johnson, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Klippert, Kretz, Kristiansen, Liias, Linville, Maxwell, McCoy, McCune, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Nealey, Nelson, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Orwall, Parker, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Probst, Quall, Roach, Roberts, Rodne, Rolfes, Ross, Santos, Schmick, Seaquist, Sells, Shea, Short, Simpson, Smith, Springer, Sullivan, Takko, Taylor, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, White, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker.

      Excused: Representative Condotta.

 

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2179, as amended by the Senate, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

February 27, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate has passed HOUSE BILL NO. 2681 with the following amendment:

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Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"Sec. 1.  RCW 3.34.140 and 1984 c 258 s 20 are each amended to read as follows:

Any district judge may hold a session in any district in the state, at the request of the judge or majority of judges in the district if the visiting judge determines that the state of business in his or her district allows the judge to be absent.  The county legislative authority in which the district court is located shall first approve the temporary absence and the judge pro tempore shall not be required to serve during the judge's absence.  A visiting judge shall be entitled to reimbursement for subsistence, lodging, and travel expenses in accordance with the rates applicable to state officers under RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 as now or hereafter amended while so acting, to be paid by the visited district.  These expenses shall not be paid to the visiting judge unless the legislative authority of the county in which the visited district is located has approved the payment before the visit.  In addition a visiting part-time district court judge, when not serving in a judicial capacity in his or her district, shall be entitled to compensation for judicial services so long as the legislative authority of the county in which the visited district is located has approved the payment before the visit."

On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "services;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "and amending RCW 3.34.140."

 

and the same is herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoeman, Secretary

 

SENATE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL

 

There being no objection, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to HOUSE BILL NO. 2681 and advanced the bill, as amended by the Senate, to final passage.

 

FINAL PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL

AS SENATE AMENDED

 

      Representatives Goodman and Rodne spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.

 

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of House Bill No. 2681, as amended by the Senate.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2681, as amended by the Senate, and the bill passed the House by the following vote:  Yeas, 97; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

      Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Angel, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Blake, Campbell, Carlyle, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Crouse, Dammeier, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Driscoll, Dunshee, Eddy, Ericks, Ericksen, Fagan, Finn, Flannigan, Goodman, Green, Haigh, Haler, Hasegawa, Herrera, Hinkle, Hope, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jacks, Johnson, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Klippert, Kretz, Kristiansen, Liias, Linville, Maxwell, McCoy, McCune, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Nealey, Nelson, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Orwall, Parker, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Probst, Quall, Roach, Roberts, Rodne, Rolfes, Ross, Santos, Schmick, Seaquist, Sells, Shea, Short, Simpson, Smith, Springer, Sullivan, Takko, Taylor, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, White, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker.

      Excused: Representative Condotta.

 

HOUSE BILL NO. 2681, as amended by the Senate, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

March 5, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate has passed SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2867 with the following amendment:

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Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"Sec. 1.  RCW 43.215.005 and 2007 c 415 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

      (1) The legislature recognizes that:

      (a) Parents are their children's first and most important teachers and decision makers;

      (b) Research across disciplines now demonstrates that what happens in the earliest years makes a critical difference in children's readiness to succeed in school and life;

      (c) Washington's competitiveness in the global economy requires a world-class education system that starts early and supports life-long learning;

      (d) Washington state currently makes substantial investments in voluntary child care and early learning services and supports, but because services are fragmented across multiple state agencies, and early learning providers lack the supports and incentives needed to improve the quality of services they provide, many parents have difficulty accessing high quality early learning services;

      (e) A more cohesive and integrated voluntary early learning system would result in greater efficiencies for the state, increased partnership between the state and the private sector, improved access to high quality early learning services, and better employment and early learning outcomes for families and all children.

      (2) The legislature finds that:

      (a) The early years of a child's life are critical to the child's healthy brain development and that the quality of caregiving during the early years can significantly impact the child's intellectual, social, and emotional development;

      (b) A successful outcome for every child obtaining a K-12 education depends on children being prepared from birth for academic and social success in school.  For children at risk of school failure, the achievement gap often emerges as early as eighteen months of age;

      (c) There currently is a shortage of high quality services and supports for children ages birth to three and their parents and caregivers; and

      (d) Increasing the availability of high quality services for children ages birth to three and their parents and caregivers will result in improved school and life outcomes.

      (3) Therefore, the legislature intends to establish a robust birth- to-three continuum of services for parents and caregivers of young children in order to provide education and support regarding the importance of early childhood development.

      (((3))) (4) The purpose of this chapter is:

      (a) To establish the department of early learning;

      (b) To coordinate and consolidate state activities relating to child care and early learning programs;

      (c) To safeguard and promote the health, safety, and well-being of children receiving child care and early learning assistance, which is paramount over the right of any person to provide care;

      (d) To provide tools to promote the hiring of suitable providers of child care by:

      (i) Providing parents with access to information regarding child care providers;

      (ii) Providing parents with child care licensing action histories regarding child care providers; and

      (iii) Requiring background checks of applicants for employment in any child care facility licensed or regulated under current law;

      (e) To promote linkages and alignment between early learning programs and elementary schools and support the transition of children and families from prekindergarten environments to kindergarten;

      (f) To promote the development of a sufficient number and variety of adequate child care and early learning facilities, both public and private; and

      (g) To license agencies and to assure the users of such agencies, their parents, the community at large and the agencies themselves that adequate minimum standards are maintained by all child care and early learning facilities.

      (((4))) (5) This chapter does not expand the state's authority to license or regulate activities or programs beyond those licensed or regulated under existing law.

Sec. 2.  RCW 43.215.020 and 2007 c 394 s 5 are each amended to read as follows:

      (1) The department of early learning is created as an executive branch agency.  The department is vested with all powers and duties transferred to it under this chapter and such other powers and duties as may be authorized by law.

      (2) The primary duties of the department are to implement state early learning policy and to coordinate, consolidate, and integrate child care and early learning programs in order to administer programs and funding as efficiently as possible.  The department's duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

      (a) To support both public and private sectors toward a comprehensive and collaborative system of early learning that serves parents, children, and providers and to encourage best practices in child care and early learning programs;

      (b) To make early learning resources available to parents and caregivers;

      (c) To carry out activities, including providing clear and easily accessible information about quality and improving the quality of early learning opportunities for young children, in cooperation with the nongovernmental private‑public partnership;

      (d) To administer child care and early learning programs;

      (e) To standardize internal financial audits, oversight visits, performance benchmarks, and licensing criteria, so that programs can function in an integrated fashion;

      (f) To support the implementation of the nongovernmental private- public partnership and cooperate with that partnership in pursuing its goals including providing data and support necessary for the successful work of the partnership;

      (g) To work cooperatively and in coordination with the early learning council;

      (h) To collaborate with the K-12 school system at the state and local levels to ensure appropriate connections and smooth transitions between early learning and K-12 programs; ((and))

      (i) To develop a comprehensive birth-to-three plan to provide education and support through a continuum of options including, but not limited to, services such as:  Home visiting; quality incentives for infant and toddler child care subsidies; quality improvements for family home and center-based child care programs serving infants and toddlers; professional development; early literacy programs; and informal supports for family, friend, and neighbor caregivers;

      (j) Upon the development of an early learning information system, to make available to parents timely inspection and licensing action information through the internet and other means.

      (3) The department's programs shall be designed in a way that respects and preserves the ability of parents and legal guardians to direct the education, development, and upbringing of their children, and that recognizes and honors cultural and linguistic diversity.  The department shall include parents and legal guardians in the development of policies and program decisions affecting their children.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3.  The department of early learning, in collaboration with the early learning nongovernmental private-public partnership and the early learning advisory council, shall develop a birth-to-three plan, including recommended appropriation levels, and report to the appropriate committees of the legislature and the governor by December 1, 2010.  The plan and recommendations required under this section shall be developed within existing resources."

On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "learning;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 43.215.005 and 43.215.020; and creating a new section."

 

and the same is herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoeman, Secretary

 

SENATE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL

 

There being no objection, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2867 and advanced the bill, as amended by the Senate, to final passage.

 

FINAL PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL

AS SENATE AMENDED

 

      Representatives Kagi and Haler spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.

 

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Second Substitute House Bill No. 2867, as amended by the Senate.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Second Substitute House Bill No. 2867, as amended by the Senate, and the bill passed the House by the following vote:  Yeas, 73; Nays, 24; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

      Voting yea: Representatives Anderson, Appleton, Armstrong, Blake, Carlyle, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Dammeier, Darneille, Dickerson, Driscoll, Dunshee, Eddy, Ericks, Finn, Flannigan, Goodman, Green, Haigh, Haler, Hasegawa, Hope, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jacks, Johnson, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Liias, Linville, Maxwell, McCoy, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Nelson, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Orwall, Parker, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Probst, Quall, Roberts, Rodne, Rolfes, Santos, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Smith, Springer, Sullivan, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, White, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker.

      Voting nay: Representatives Alexander, Angel, Bailey, Campbell, Chandler, Crouse, DeBolt, Ericksen, Fagan, Herrera, Hinkle, Klippert, Kretz, Kristiansen, McCune, Nealey, Pearson, Roach, Ross, Schmick, Shea, Short, Taylor and Warnick.

      Excused: Representative Condotta.

 

SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2867, as amended by the Senate, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

March 5, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate has passed ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2961 with the following amendment:

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      On page 6, line 6, after "hours" insert "in accordance with any rules adopted pursuant to section 3 of this act"

      On page 7, line 15, after "officers" insert "in accordance with rules adopted by the board of pharmacy regarding the privacy of the purchaser of products covered by this act and law enforcement access to the records submitted to the tracking system as provided in this section consistent with the federal combat meth act"

      On page 7, line 26, after "section." insert "The board of pharmacy shall adopt rules regarding the privacy of the purchaser of products covered by this act, and any public or law enforcement access to the records submitted to the tracking system as provided in subsection (2) (c) of this section consistent with the federal combat meth act."

 

and the same is herewith transmitted.

Brad Hendrickson, Deputy, Secretary

 

SENATE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL

 

There being no objection, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2961 and advanced the bill, as amended by the Senate, to final passage.

 

FINAL PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL

AS SENATE AMENDED

 

      Representatives Campbell and Morrell spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.

 

      Representative Schmick spoke against the passage of the bill.

 

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2961, as amended by the Senate.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2961, as amended by the Senate, and the bill passed the House by the following vote:  Yeas, 84; Nays, 13; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

      Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Angel, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Blake, Campbell, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Dammeier, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Driscoll, Dunshee, Eddy, Ericks, Ericksen, Finn, Flannigan, Goodman, Green, Haigh, Haler, Hasegawa, Herrera, Hinkle, Hope, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jacks, Johnson, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Klippert, Liias, Linville, Maxwell, McCoy, McCune, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Nelson, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Orwall, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Probst, Quall, Roach, Roberts, Rodne, Rolfes, Ross, Santos, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Smith, Springer, Sullivan, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, White, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker.

      Voting nay: Representatives Carlyle, Chandler, Crouse, Fagan, Kretz, Kristiansen, Nealey, Parker, Pearson, Schmick, Shea, Short and Taylor.

      Excused: Representative Condotta.

 

ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2961, as amended by the Senate, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

March 5, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate has passed SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 3016 with the following amendment:

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Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"Sec. 1.  RCW 26.09.170 and 2008 c 6 s 1017 are each amended to read as follows:

      (1) Except as otherwise provided in ((subsection (7) of)) RCW 26.09.070(7), the provisions of any decree respecting maintenance or support may be modified:  (a) Only as to installments accruing subsequent to the petition for modification or motion for adjustment except motions to compel court-ordered adjustments, which shall be effective as of the first date specified in the decree for implementing the adjustment; and, (b) except as otherwise provided in ((subsections (5), (6), (9), and (10) of)) this section, only upon a showing of a substantial change of circumstances.  The provisions as to property disposition may not be revoked or modified, unless the court finds the existence of conditions that justify the reopening of a judgment under the laws of this state.

      (2) Unless otherwise agreed in writing or expressly provided in the decree the obligation to pay future maintenance is terminated upon the death of either party or the remarriage of the party receiving maintenance or registration of a new domestic partnership of the party receiving maintenance.

      (3) Unless otherwise agreed in writing or expressly provided in the decree, provisions for the support of a child are terminated by emancipation of the child or by the death of the parent obligated to support the child.

      (4) Unless expressly provided by an order of the superior court or a court of comparable jurisdiction, provisions for the support ((provisions of the order)) of a child are terminated upon the marriage or registration of a domestic partnership to each other of parties to a paternity order, or upon the remarriage or registration of a domestic partnership to each other of parties to a decree of dissolution.  The remaining provisions of the order, including provisions establishing paternity, remain in effect.

      (5)(a) A party to an order of child support may petition for a modification based upon a showing of substantially changed circumstances at any time.

      (b) An obligor's voluntary unemployment or voluntary underemployment, by itself, is not a substantial change of circumstances.

      (6) An order of child support may be modified one year or more after it has been entered without a showing ((a substantial change)) of substantially changed circumstances:

      (a) If the order in practice works a severe economic hardship on either party or the child;

      (b) If a party requests an adjustment in an order for child support which was based on guidelines which determined the amount of support according to the child's age, and the child is no longer in the age category on which the current support amount was based;

      (c) If a child is still in high school, upon a finding that there is a need to extend support beyond the eighteenth birthday to complete high school; or

      (d) To add an automatic adjustment of support provision consistent with RCW 26.09.100.

      (((6) An order or decree entered prior to June 7, 1984, may be modified without showing a substantial change of circumstances if the requested modification is to:

      (a) Require health insurance coverage for a child named therein; or

      (b) Modify an existing order for health insurance coverage.

      (7) An obligor's voluntary unemployment or voluntary underemployment, by itself, is not a substantial change of circumstances.))

(7)(a) If twenty-four months have passed from the date of the entry of the order or the last adjustment or modification, whichever is later, the order may be adjusted without a showing of substantially changed circumstances based upon:

      (i) Changes in the income of the parents; or

      (ii) Changes in the economic table or standards in chapter 26.19 RCW.

      (b) Either party may initiate the adjustment by filing a motion and child support worksheets.

      (c) If the court adjusts or modifies a child support obligation pursuant to this subsection by more than thirty percent and the change would cause significant hardship, the court may implement the change in two equal increments, one at the time of the entry of the order and the second six months from the entry of the order.  Twenty-four months must pass following the second change before a motion for another adjustment under this subsection may be filed.

      (8)(a) The department of social and health services may file an action to modify or adjust an order of child support if public assistance money is being paid to or for the benefit of the child and the child support order is at least twenty-five percent ((or more)) above or below the appropriate child support amount set forth in the standard calculation as defined in RCW 26.19.011 and reasons for the deviation are not set forth in the findings of fact or order.  ((The determination of twenty-five percent or more shall be based on the current income of the parties and the department shall not be required to show a substantial change of circumstances if the reasons for the deviations were not set forth in the findings of fact or order.

      (9)(a) All child support decrees may be adjusted once every twenty- four months based upon changes in the income of the parents without a showing of substantially changed circumstances.  Either party may initiate the adjustment by filing a motion and child support worksheets.

      (b) A party may petition for modification in cases of substantially changed circumstances under subsection (1) of this section at any time.  However, if relief is granted under subsection (1) of this section, twenty-four months must pass before a motion for an adjustment under (a) of this subsection may be filed.

      (c) If, pursuant to (a) of this subsection or subsection (10) of this section, the court adjusts or modifies a child support obligation by more than thirty percent and the change would cause significant hardship, the court may implement the change in two equal increments, one at the time of the entry of the order and the second six months from the entry of the order.  Twenty-four months must pass following the second change before a motion for an adjustment under (a) of this subsection may be filed.

      (d) A parent who is receiving transfer payments who receives a wage or salary increase may not bring a modification action pursuant to subsection (1) of this section alleging that increase constitutes a substantial change of circumstances.

      (e) The department of social and health services may file an action at any time to modify an order of child support in cases of substantially changed circumstances if public assistance money is being paid to or for the benefit of the child.  The determination of the existence of substantially changed circumstances by the department that lead to the filing of an action to modify the order of child support is not binding upon the court.

      (10) An order of child support may be adjusted twenty-four months from the date of the entry of the decree or the last adjustment or modification, whichever is later, based upon changes in the economic table or standards in chapter 26.19 RCW.))

(b) The department of social and health services may file an action to modify or adjust an order of child support in a nonassistance case if:

      (i) The child support order is at least twenty-five percent above or below the appropriate child support amount set forth in the standard calculation as defined in RCW 26.19.011;

      (ii) The department has determined the case meets the department's review criteria; and

      (iii) A party to the order or another state or jurisdiction has requested a review.

      (c) The determination of twenty-five percent or more shall be based on the current income of the parties and the department shall not be required to show a substantial change of circumstances if the reasons for the deviations were not set forth in the findings of fact or order.

      (9) The department of social and health services may file an action to modify or adjust an order of child support under subsections (5) through (7) of this section if:

      (a) Public assistance money is being paid to or for the benefit of the child;

      (b) A party to the order in a nonassistance case has requested a review; or

      (c) Another state or jurisdiction has requested a modification of the order.

      (10) If testimony other than affidavit is required in any proceeding under this section, a court of this state shall permit a party or witness to be deposed or to testify under penalty of perjury by telephone, audiovisual means, or other electronic means, unless good cause is shown.

Sec. 2.  RCW 26.09.175 and 2002 c 199 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:

      (1) A proceeding for the modification of an order of child support shall commence with the filing of a petition and worksheets.  The petition shall be in the form prescribed by the administrator for the courts.  There shall be a fee of twenty dollars for the filing of a petition for modification of dissolution.

      (2)(a) The petitioner shall serve upon the other party the summons, a copy of the petition, and the worksheets in the form prescribed by the administrator for the courts.  If the modification proceeding is the first action filed in this state, service shall be made by personal service.  If the decree to be modified was entered in this state, service shall be by personal service or by any form of mail requiring a return receipt.  Proof of service shall be filed with the court.

      (b) If the support obligation has been assigned to the state pursuant to RCW 74.20.330 or the state has a subrogated interest under RCW 74.20A.030, the summons, petition, and worksheets shall also be served on the attorney general; except that notice shall be given to the office of the prosecuting attorney for the county in which the action is filed in lieu of the office of the attorney general in those counties and in the types of cases as designated by the office of the attorney general by letter sent to the presiding superior court judge of that county.  ((Proof of service shall be filed with the court.))

      (3) ((The)) As provided for under RCW 26.09.170, the department of social and health services may file an action to modify or adjust an order of child support if:

      (a) Public assistance money is being paid to or for the benefit of the child;

      (b) A party to the order in a nonassistance case has requested a review; or

      (c) Another state or jurisdiction has requested a modification of the order.

      (4) A responding party's answer and worksheets shall be served and the answer filed within twenty days after service of the petition or sixty days if served out of state.  ((The)) A responding party's failure to file an answer within the time required shall result in entry of a default judgment for the petitioner.

      (((4))) (5) At any time after responsive pleadings are filed, ((either)) any party may schedule the matter for hearing.

      (((5))) (6) Unless ((both)) all parties stipulate to arbitration or the presiding judge authorizes oral testimony pursuant to subsection (((6))) (7) of this section, a petition for modification of an order of child support shall be heard by the court on affidavits, the petition, answer, and worksheets only.

      (((6))) (7) A party seeking authority to present oral testimony on the petition to modify a support order shall file an appropriate motion not later than ten days after the time of notice of hearing.  Affidavits and exhibits setting forth the reasons oral testimony is necessary to a just adjudication of the issues shall accompany the petition.  The affidavits and exhibits must demonstrate the extraordinary features of the case.  Factors which may be considered include, but are not limited to:  (a) Substantial questions of credibility on a major issue; (b) insufficient or inconsistent discovery materials not correctable by further discovery; or (c) particularly complex circumstances requiring expert testimony.

(8) If testimony other than affidavit is required in any proceeding under this section, a court of this state shall permit a party or witness to be deposed or to testify under penalty of perjury by telephone, audiovisual means, or other electronic means, unless good cause is shown.

Sec. 3.  RCW 26.09.100 and 2008 c 6 s 1013 are each amended to read as follows:

      (1) In a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, declaration of invalidity, maintenance, or child support, after considering all relevant factors but without regard to misconduct, the court shall order either or both parents owing a duty of support to any child of the marriage or the domestic partnership dependent upon either or both spouses or domestic partners to pay an amount determined under chapter 26.19 RCW.

      (2) The court may require automatic periodic adjustments or modifications of child support.  That portion of any decree that requires periodic adjustments or modifications of child support shall use the provisions in chapter 26.19 RCW as the basis for the adjustment or modification.  Provisions in the decree for periodic adjustment or modification shall not conflict with RCW 26.09.170 except that the decree may require periodic adjustments or modifications of support more frequently than the time periods established pursuant to RCW 26.09.170.

      (3) Upon motion of a party and without a substantial change of circumstances, the court shall modify the decree to comply with subsection (2) of this section as to installments accruing subsequent to entry of the court's order on the motion for modification.

(4) The adjustment or modification provision may be modified by the court due to economic hardship consistent with the provisions of RCW 26.09.170(((5))) (6)(a)."

On page 1, line 3 of the title, after "requirements;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "and amending RCW 26.09.170, 26.09.175, and 26.09.100."

 

and the same is herewith transmitted.

Brad Hendrickson, Deputy, Secretary

 

SENATE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL

 

There being no objection, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 3016 and advanced the bill, as amended by the Senate, to final passage.

 

FINAL PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL

AS SENATE AMENDED

 

      Representatives Pedersen and Rodne spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.

 

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 3016, as amended by the Senate.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 3016, as amended by the Senate, and the bill passed the House by the following vote:  Yeas, 97; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

      Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Angel, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Blake, Campbell, Carlyle, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Crouse, Dammeier, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Driscoll, Dunshee, Eddy, Ericks, Ericksen, Fagan, Finn, Flannigan, Goodman, Green, Haigh, Haler, Hasegawa, Herrera, Hinkle, Hope, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jacks, Johnson, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Klippert, Kretz, Kristiansen, Liias, Linville, Maxwell, McCoy, McCune, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Nealey, Nelson, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Orwall, Parker, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Probst, Quall, Roach, Roberts, Rodne, Rolfes, Ross, Santos, Schmick, Seaquist, Sells, Shea, Short, Simpson, Smith, Springer, Sullivan, Takko, Taylor, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, White, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker.

      Excused: Representative Condotta.

 

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 3016, as amended by the Senate, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

March 5,2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate has passed ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 3026 with the following amendment:

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Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1.  The legislature finds that in 1975 legislation was adopted, codified as chapter 28A.640 RCW, recognizing the deleterious effect of discrimination on the basis of sex, specifically prohibiting such discrimination in Washington public schools, and requiring the office of the superintendent of public instruction to monitor and enforce compliance.  The legislature further finds that, while numerous state and federal laws prohibit discrimination on other bases in addition to sex, the common school provisions in Title 28A RCW do not include specific acknowledgment of the right to be free from discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, nor do any common school provisions specifically direct the office of the superintendent of public instruction to monitor and enforce compliance with these laws.  The legislature finds that one of the recommendations made to the legislature by the achievement gap oversight and accountability committee created in chapter 468, Laws of 2009, was that the office of the superintendent of public instruction should be specifically authorized to take affirmative steps to ensure that school districts comply with all civil rights laws, similar to what has already been authorized in chapter 28A.640 RCW with respect to discrimination on the basis of sex.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.  Discrimination in Washington public schools on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability is prohibited.  The definitions given these terms in chapter 49.60 RCW apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3.  The superintendent of public instruction shall develop rules and guidelines to eliminate discrimination prohibited in section 2 of this act as it applies to public school employment, counseling and guidance services to students, recreational and athletic activities for students, access to course offerings, and in textbooks and instructional materials used by students.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 4.  The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall monitor local school districts' compliance with this chapter, and shall establish a compliance timetable, rules, and guidelines for enforcement of this chapter.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 5.  Any person aggrieved by a violation of this chapter, or aggrieved by the violation of any rule or guideline adopted under this chapter, has a right of action in superior court for civil damages and such equitable relief as the court determines.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 6.  The superintendent of public instruction has the power to enforce and obtain compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and guidelines adopted under this chapter, by appropriate order made pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW.  The order may include, but is not limited to, termination of all or part of state apportionment or categorical moneys to the offending school district, termination of specified programs in which violations may be flagrant within the offending school district, institution of corrective action, and the placement of the offending school district on probation with appropriate sanctions until compliance is achieved.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 7.  This chapter is supplementary to, and does  not supersede, existing law and procedures and future amendments to those laws and procedures relating to unlawful discrimination.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 8.  Sections 1 through 7 of this act constitute a new chapter in Title 28A RCW.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 9.  If specific funding for the purposes of this act, referencing this act by bill or chapter number, is not provided by June 30, 2010, in the omnibus appropriations act, this act is null and void."

On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "laws;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "adding a new chapter to Title 28A RCW; and creating a new section."

 

and the same is herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoeman, Secretary

 

SENATE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL

 

There being no objection, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 3026 and advanced the bill, as amended by the Senate, to final passage.

 

FINAL PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL

AS SENATE AMENDED

 

      Representatives Santos and Priest spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.

 

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 3026, as amended by the Senate.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 3026, as amended by the Senate, and the bill passed the House by the following vote:  Yeas, 62; Nays, 35; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

      Voting yea: Representatives Appleton, Blake, Carlyle, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Darneille, Dickerson, Driscoll, Dunshee, Eddy, Ericks, Finn, Flannigan, Goodman, Green, Haigh, Hasegawa, Hope, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jacks, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Liias, Linville, Maxwell, McCoy, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Nelson, O'Brien, Ormsby, Orwall, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Probst, Quall, Rolfes, Santos, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Springer, Sullivan, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, White, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker.

      Voting nay: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Angel, Armstrong, Bailey, Campbell, Chandler, Crouse, Dammeier, DeBolt, Ericksen, Fagan, Haler, Herrera, Hinkle, Johnson, Klippert, Kretz, Kristiansen, McCune, Nealey, Orcutt, Parker, Pearson, Roach, Roberts, Rodne, Ross, Schmick, Shea, Short, Smith, Taylor, Walsh and Warnick.

      Excused: Representative Condotta.

 

ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 3026, as amended by the Senate, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

March 5, 2010

Mr. Speaker:

 

The Senate has passed SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 3105 with the following amendment:

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Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"Sec. 1.  RCW 43.41.130 and 2009 c 519 s 6 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) The director of financial management, after consultation with other interested or affected state agencies, shall establish overall policies governing the acquisition, operation, management, maintenance, repair, and disposal of((,)) all ((passenger)) motor vehicles owned or operated by any state agency.  ((Such)) These policies shall include but not be limited to a definition of what constitutes authorized use of a state owned or controlled passenger motor vehicle and other motor vehicles on official state business.  The definition shall include, but not be limited to, the use of state-owned motor vehicles for commuter ride sharing so long as the entire capital depreciation and operational expense of the commuter ride-sharing arrangement is paid by the commuters.  Any use other than such defined use shall be considered as personal use.

(2)(a) By June 15, 2010, the director of the department of general administration, in consultation with the office and other interested or affected state agencies, shall develop strategies to ((reduce)) assist state agencies in reducing fuel consumption and emissions from all classes of vehicles.

(b) In an effort to achieve lower overall emissions for all classes of vehicles, state agencies should, when financially comparable over the vehicle's useful life, consider purchasing or converting to ultra- low carbon fuel vehicles.

      (3) State agencies shall ((use these strategies to:

      (1))) phase in fuel economy standards for motor pools and leased petroleum-based fuel vehicles to achieve an average fuel economy standard of thirty-six miles per gallon for passenger vehicle fleets by 2015((;

      (2) Achieve an average fuel economy of forty miles per gallon for light duty passenger vehicles purchased after June 15, 2010; and

      (3) Achieve an average fuel economy standard of twenty-seven miles per gallon for light duty vans and sport utility vehicles purchased after June 15, 2010)) .

(4) After June 15, 2010, state agencies shall:

      (a) When purchasing new petroleum-based fuel vehicles for vehicle fleets:  (i) Achieve an average fuel economy of forty miles per gallon for light duty passenger vehicles; and (ii) achieve an average fuel economy of twenty-seven miles per gallon for light duty vans and sports utility vehicles; or

      (b) Purchase ultra-low carbon fuel vehicles.

      (5) State agencies must report annually on the progress made to achieve the goals under subsections (((1) through)) (3) and (4) of this section beginning October 31, 2011.

(6) The department of general administration, in consultation with the office and other affected or interested agencies, shall develop a separate fleet fuel economy standard for all other classes of petroleum-based fuel vehicles and report the progress made toward meeting the fuel consumption and emissions goals established by this section to the governor and the relevant legislative committees by December 1, 2012.

      ((For the purposes of this section, light duty vehicles refers to cars, sport utility vehicles, and passenger vans.))

(7) The following vehicles are excluded from the ((agency fleet)) average fuel economy ((calculation)) goals established in subsections (3) and (4) of this section:  Emergency response vehicles, passenger vans with a gross vehicle weight of eight thousand five hundred pounds or greater, vehicles that are purchased for off-pavement use, ultra-low carbon fuel vehicles, and vehicles that are driven less than two thousand miles per year.

(8) Average fuel economy calculations used under this section for petroleum-based fuel vehicles must be based upon the current United States environmental protection agency composite city and highway mile per gallon rating.

(9) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

      (a) "Petroleum-based fuel vehicle" means a vehicle that uses, as a fuel source, more than ten percent gasoline or diesel fuel.

      (b) "Ultra-low carbon fuel vehicle" means a vehicle that uses, as a fuel source, at least ninety percent natural gas, hydrogen, biomethane, or electricity."

On page 1, line 3 of the title, after "fleets;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "and amending RCW 43.41.130."

 

and the same is herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoeman, Secretary

 

SENATE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL

 

There being no objection, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 3105 and advanced the bill, as amended by the Senate, to final passage.

 

FINAL PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL

AS SENATE AMENDED

 

      Representatives Rolfes and Short spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.

 

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 3105, as amended by the Senate.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 3105, as amended by the Senate, and the bill passed the House by the following vote:  Yeas, 97; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

      Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Angel, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Blake, Campbell, Carlyle, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Crouse, Dammeier, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Driscoll, Dunshee, Eddy, Ericks, Ericksen, Fagan, Finn, Flannigan, Goodman, Green, Haigh, Haler, Hasegawa, Herrera, Hinkle, Hope, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jacks, Johnson, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Klippert, Kretz, Kristiansen, Liias, Linville, Maxwell, McCoy, McCune, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Nealey, Nelson, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Orwall, Parker, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Probst, Quall, Roach, Roberts, Rodne, Rolfes, Ross, Santos, Schmick, Seaquist, Sells, Shea, Short, Simpson, Smith, Springer, Sullivan, Takko, Taylor, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, White, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker.

      Excused: Representative Condotta.

 

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 3105, as amended by the Senate, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

 

There being no objection, the House reverted to the sixth order of business.

 

SECOND READING

 

      ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6381, by Senators Haugen and Marr

 

      Making 2009-11 supplemental transportation appropriations.

 

      The bill was read the second time.

 

Representative Clibborn moved the adoption of amendment (1527).

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Formatting changed to accommodate amendment.

 

 

 

Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

 

"2009-11 FISCAL BIENNIUM

ECONOMIC STIMULUS FUNDING

Sec. 1.  2009 c 8 s 2 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION--AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009.

Motor Vehicle Account--Federal Appropriation......................................................................................................................... $341,400,000

 

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

      (1) The entire appropriation in this section is ((provided solely)) for the projects and amounts listed in ARRA Washington State Project LEAP document 2009, as developed on February 24, 2009.  Funds under this section may be reallocated among projects shown in the document to the extent that the department finds it necessary for the purposes of facilitating completion of the projects with the highest priority or to maintain maximum federal funds eligibility.

      (2) To achieve the legislative objectives provided in section 1(2) of this act with respect to highway projects, it is the intent of the legislature that the appropriation in this section be used for:  Transportation 2003 account (nickel account) projects and transportation partnership account (TPA) projects that would have otherwise been delayed due to decreased revenues, so as to advance project completion dates similar to those envisioned in the enacted 2008 legislative list of projects; projects that preserve or rehabilitate Washington state highways and roads; and projects that modify roadway alignments and conditions to create safer roads for the traveling public.

      (3)(a) The department of transportation shall obligate at least fifty percent of the funds no later than one hundred twenty days after surface transportation program funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 have been apportioned to the states;

      (b) The department shall obligate all funds no later than one year after surface transportation program funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 have been apportioned to the states;

      (c) The department shall place the first priority for allocating funds on those projects listed as "First Tier" projects on ARRA Washington State Project LEAP document 2009, as developed on February 24, 2009.  The department shall place the second priority on projects listed as "Second Tier" projects on the document; and

      (d) Within each tier of projects on ARRA Washington State Project LEAP document 2009, as developed on February 24, 2009, the department shall place the highest priority for allocating funds on the transportation 2003 account (nickel account) projects and transportation partnership account (TPA) projects listed to advance their completion.  The department shall prioritize funding for other projects within the tier according to how soon the contract for the project could be awarded.

(4) By June 30, 2009, the department of transportation shall report to the legislative standing committees on transportation and the office of financial management on the status of federal stimulus funds including, but not limited to, identifying the projects shown in ARRA Washington State Project LEAP document 2009, as developed on February 24, 2009, for which federal stimulus funding has already been obligated, the amount of federal recovery funds estimated to be obligated to the projects, and the completion status of each project.  Subsequent status reports are due to the legislative standing committees on transportation and the office of financial management on August 31, 2009, and December 1, 2009.

GENERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES--OPERATING

Sec. 101.  2009 c 470 s 101 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation.............................................................................................................................. (($422,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $413,000

 

      The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:  The entire appropriation is provided solely for staffing costs to be dedicated to state transportation activities.  Staff hired to support transportation activities must have practical experience with complex construction projects.

Sec. 102.  2009 c 470 s 102 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

Grade Crossing Protective Account‑-State

      Appropriation......................................................................................................................................................................... (($705,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $702,000

Sec. 103.  2009 c 470 s 103 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation........................................................................................................................... (($3,389,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $3,526,000

Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account‑-State

      Appropriation......................................................................................................................................................................... (($100,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                                $98,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................................................................................................................................ (($3,489,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $3,624,000

 

      The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1) $1,699,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the office of regulatory assistance integrated permitting project.

      (2) $1,004,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the continued maintenance and support of the transportation executive information system.  Of the amount provided in this subsection, $502,000 is for two existing FTEs at the department of transportation to maintain and support the system.

(3) $150,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the office of financial management to contract with the Washington state association of counties for a pilot program to develop and implement a streamlined process for programmatic hydraulic project approvals for multiple, recurring local transportation and public works projects.  The pilot program must include the following:  (a) Describing, defining, and documenting classes of local transportation and public works projects appropriate for programmatic hydraulic project approvals permits; (b) developing technical permitting requirements and conditions; (c) administratively adopting and implementing programmatic hydraulic project approvals statewide; and (d) piloting, reviewing, updating, and training throughout all Washington counties.  For the purpose of this subsection, the contract with the Washington state association of counties is deemed a revenue generation and auditing activity as that term is construed in section 602(2), chapter 3, Laws of 2010.

Sec. 104.  2009 c 470 s 104 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE MARINE EMPLOYEES COMMISSION

Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account‑-State

      Appropriation......................................................................................................................................................................... (($446,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $440,000

Sec. 105.  2009 c 470 s 105 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation.............................................................................................................................. (($986,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $985,000

 

      The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:  The entire appropriation in this section is provided solely for road maintenance purposes.

Sec. 106.  2009 c 470 s 106 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation........................................................................................................................... (($1,507,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $1,493,000

 

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

      (1) $351,000 of the motor vehicle account‑-state appropriation is provided solely for costs associated with the motor fuel quality program.

      (2) $1,004,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely to test the quality of biofuel.  The department must test fuel quality at the biofuel manufacturer, distributor, and retailer.

Sec. 107.  2009 c 470 s 107 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE LEGISLATIVE EVALUATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation.............................................................................................................................. (($502,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $491,000

Sec. 108.  2009 c 470 s 108 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE AUDIT AND REVIEW COMMITTEE

Multimodal Transportation Account--State Appropriation................................................................................................................ $50,000

 

      (1) As part of its 2009-11 fiscal biennium work plan, the joint legislative audit and review committee shall audit the capital cost accounting practices of the Washington state ferries.  The audit must review the following and provide a report on its findings and any related recommendations to the legislature by January 2011:

      (a) Costs assigned to capital accounts to determine whether they are capital costs that meet the statutory requirements for preservation and improvement activities and whether they are within the scope of legislative appropriations;

      (b) Implementation of the life-cycle cost model required under RCW 47.60.345 to determine if it was developed as required and is maintained and updated when asset inspections are made; and

      (c) Washington state ferries' implementation of the cost allocation methodology evaluated under section 205, chapter 518, Laws of 2007, assessing whether actual costs are allocated consistently with the methodology, whether there are sufficient internal controls to ensure proper allocation, and the adequacy of staff training.

      (2) The joint legislative audit and review committee shall use existing staff and resources to conduct a review of scoping and cost estimates for transportation highway improvement and preservation projects funded in whole, or in part, by transportation partnership account--state and transportation 2003 account (nickel account)--state funds, excluding mega-projects.  The review will examine whether the scoping and cost estimates guidelines used by the department of transportation are consistent with general construction industry practices and other appropriate standards.  The review will include an analysis of a sample of scope and cost estimates for future projects.  A report on the committee's findings and recommendations must be submitted to the house of representatives and senate transportation committees by December 2009.

      (3) As part of its 2009-11 fiscal biennium work plan, the joint legislative audit and review committee shall conduct an analysis of the cost of credit card payment options at the department of transportation.  For programs where a credit card payment option is offered, the review must include:

      (a) An analysis of the direct and indirect cost per transaction to process customer payments using credit cards;

      (b) An analysis of the direct and indirect cost per transaction for other methods of processing customer payments;

      (c) An analysis of the historical and projected total aggregate costs for processing all forms of customer payments;

      (d) Identification of whether there are customer service, administrative, and revenue collection benefits resulting from credit card usage; and

      (e) A review of the use of credit card payment options in other state agencies and in similar transportation programs at other states.

      The committee shall provide a report on its findings and any related recommendations to the legislature by January 2010.

(4)(a) As part of its 2009-11 fiscal biennium work plan, the entire appropriation in this section is for the joint legislative audit and review committee to conduct an analysis of the storm water permit requirements issued by the department of ecology in February 2009 to determine the costs and benefits of alternative options for the department of transportation to meet the requirements.  However, if the committee does not include the analysis as part of its 2009-11 fiscal biennium work plan by April 15, 2010, the amount provided in this section lapses.  The analysis must include, at a minimum, an analysis of the following:

      (i) The department of transportation performing the functions of the permit in house;

      (ii) The functions of the permit being consolidated within the department of ecology or otherwise centralizing efforts for all state agencies; and

      (iii) The use of an external firm or organization to meet the requirements.

      (b) The entire appropriation is for a consultant contract to assist the committee with its analysis.  For the purpose of this subsection, the consultant contract is deemed an auditing activity as that term is construed in section 602(2), chapter 3, Laws of 2010.

      (c) The committee shall provide a report to the legislature by December 2010.

TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES‑-OPERATING

Sec. 201.  2009 c 470 s 201 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION

Highway Safety Account‑-State Appropriation........................................................................................................................ (($2,542,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $2,532,000

Highway Safety Account‑-Federal Appropriation................................................................................................................... (($16,540,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $34,630,000

School Zone Safety Account‑-State Appropriation........................................................................................................................ $3,340,000

Highway Safety Account--Local Appropriation.................................................................................................................................. $50,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION...................................................................................................................................... (($22,472,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $40,552,000

 

      The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1) (($2,670,000)) $2,826,000 of the highway safety account--federal appropriation is provided solely for a target zero trooper pilot program, which the commission shall develop and implement in collaboration with the Washington state patrol.  The pilot program must demonstrate the effectiveness of intense, high visibility, driving under the influence enforcement in Washington.  The commission shall apply to the national highway traffic safety administration for federal highway safety grants to cover the cost of the pilot program.  If the pilot program is approved for funding by the national highway traffic safety administration, and sufficient federal grants are received, the commission shall provide grants to the Washington state patrol for the purchase of twenty-one fully equipped patrol vehicles in fiscal year 2010, and up to twenty-four months of salaries and benefits for eighteen troopers and three sergeants beginning in fiscal year ((2011)) 2010.  The legislature anticipates that an additional (($1,830,000)) $1,673,900 will be appropriated from the highway safety account--federal in the 2011-13 fiscal biennium to conclude this pilot program.

      (2) The commission may oversee pilot projects implementing the use of automated traffic safety cameras to detect speed violations within cities west of the Cascade mountains that have a population over two hundred thousand.  For the purposes of pilot projects in this subsection, no more than one automated traffic safety camera may be used to detect speed violations within any one jurisdiction.

      (a) The commission shall comply with RCW 46.63.170 in administering the projects.

      (b) In order to ensure adequate time in the 2009-11 fiscal biennium to evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot projects, any projects authorized by the commission must be authorized by December 31, 2009.

      (c) By January 1, 2011, the commission shall provide a report to the legislature regarding the use, public acceptance, outcomes, and other relevant issues regarding automated traffic safety cameras demonstrated by the projects.

(3) $18,000,000 of the highway safety account--federal appropriation is for federal funds that may be received during the 2009-11 fiscal biennium.  Upon receipt of the funds, the commission shall provide a report on the use of the funds to the transportation committees of the legislature and the office of financial management.

Sec. 202.  2009 c 470 s 202 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION BOARD

Rural Arterial Trust Account‑-State Appropriation..................................................................................................................... (($920,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $896,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation........................................................................................................................... (($2,129,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $2,084,000

County Arterial Preservation Account‑-State

      Appropriation...................................................................................................................................................................... (($1,423,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $1,396,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................................................................................................................................ (($4,472,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $4,376,000

Sec. 203.  2009 c 470 s 203 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD

Urban Arterial Trust Account‑-State Appropriation................................................................................................................. (($1,824,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $1,793,000

Transportation Improvement Account‑-State

      Appropriation...................................................................................................................................................................... (($1,827,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $1,796,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................................................................................................................................ (($3,651,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $3,589,000

Sec. 204.  2009 c 470 s 204 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE JOINT TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation........................................................................................................................... (($1,901,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $2,163,000

Multimodal Transportation Account--State Appropriation.............................................................................................................. $400,000

                                                                                                                                                                             TOTAL APPROPRIATION..                       $2,563,000

      The appropriations in this section ((is)) are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1) $236,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is a reappropriation from the 2007-09 fiscal biennium for a comprehensive analysis of mid-term and long-term transportation funding mechanisms and methods.  Elements of the study will include existing data and trends, policy objectives, performance and evaluation criteria, incremental transition strategies, and possibly, scaled testing.  Baseline data and methods assessment must be concluded by December 31, 2009.  Performance criteria must be developed by June 30, 2010, and recommended planning level alternative funding strategies must be completed by December 31, 2010.

      (2) $200,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is for the joint transportation committee to convene an independent expert review panel to review the assumptions for toll operations costs used by the department to model financial plans for tolled facilities.  The joint transportation committee shall work with staff from the senate and the house of representatives transportation committees to identify the scope of the review and to assure that the work performed meets the needs of the house of representatives and the senate.  The joint transportation committee shall provide a report to the house of representatives and senate transportation committees by September 1, 2009.

      (3) $300,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is for an independent analysis of methodologies to value the reversible lanes on Interstate 90 to be used for high capacity transit pursuant to sound transit proposition 1 approved by voters in November 2008.  The independent analysis shall be conducted by sound transit and the department of transportation, using consultant resources deemed appropriate by the secretary of the department, the chief executive officer of sound transit, and the cochairs of the joint transportation committee.  It shall be conducted in consultation with the federal transit and federal highway administrations and account for applicable federal laws, regulations, and practices.  It shall also account for the 1976 Interstate 90 memorandum of agreement and subsequent 2004 amendment and the 1978 federal secretary of transportation's environmental decision on Interstate 90.  The department and sound transit must provide periodic reports to the joint transportation committee, the sound transit board of directors, and the governor, and report final recommendations by November 1, 2009.

(4) The joint transportation committee shall perform a review of the fuel tax refunds for nonhighway or off-road use of gasoline and diesel fuels as listed in RCW 46.09.170, 46.10.150, and 79A.25.070.  The review must:  Provide an overview of the off-road programs; analyze historical funding and expenditures from the respective treasury accounts; outline and provide process documentation on how the funds are distributed to the treasury accounts; and document future identified off-road, snowmobile, and marine funding needs.  A report on the joint transportation committee review must be presented to the house of representatives and senate transportation committees by December 31, 2010.

      (5)(a) $350,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is for the joint transportation committee to conduct a study to establish a statewide blueprint for public transportation that will serve to guide state investments in public transportation.  At a minimum, the study should include an assessment of unmet operating and capital needs of public transportation agencies, the state role in funding those unmet needs, and the priorities for state investments.  The report should include efficiency and accountability measures that inform future state investment in public transportation to maximize mobility, social, economic, and environmental benefits provided to the state.

      (b) The statewide blueprint for public transportation should serve to guide state investments to support public transportation and address unmet needs to improve service, access to public transportation, and connectivity between public transportation providers across jurisdictional boundaries.  The blueprint must be consistent with the state's transportation system policy goals provided in RCW 47.04.280 and the statewide transportation plan provided in RCW 47.01.071(4).

      (c) To provide input to the study, the joint transportation committee shall convene a public transit advisory panel.  The cochairs of the committee shall appoint and convene the advisory panel to be comprised of members as provided in this subsection:

      (i) One member from each of the two largest caucuses of the senate;

      (ii) One member from each of the two largest caucuses of the house of representatives;

      (iii) One representative of the department of transportation's public transportation division;

      (iv) Two representatives of users of public transportation systems, one of which must represent persons with special needs;

      (v) Three representatives from transit agencies from a list recommended by the Washington state transit association;

      (vi) Two representatives from regional transportation planning organizations, one representing eastern Washington and one representing western Washington;

      (vii) Three representatives of employers at or owners of major work sites in Washington;

      (viii) The chief executive officer, or the chief executive officer's designee, of a regional transit authority;

      (ix) Two representatives of organizations that address primarily environmental issues;

      (x) One member of a collective bargaining organization that primarily represents the interests of transit agency employees; and

      (xi) Other individuals deemed appropriate.

      Nonlegislative members of the advisory panel must seek reimbursement for travel and other membership expenses through their respective agencies or organizations.  The committee may make exceptions and approve certain expenses for good cause on a case-by-case basis.

      (d) The joint transportation committee shall submit a report on the study to the standing transportation committees of the legislature by December 15, 2010.

      (6) The joint transportation committee shall work with the department of licensing, the office of the code reviser, staff to the legislative transportation committees, and other stakeholders to evaluate the implementation of Senate Bill No. 6379.  At a minimum, the evaluation must identify the unintended impacts of Senate Bill No. 6379 on policy and revenue collection, if any.  The joint transportation committee shall issue its evaluation, including corrective draft legislation if needed, by December 1, 2010.

      (7) $125,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is for the joint transportation committee to evaluate the preparation of state-level transportation plans.  The evaluation must include a review of federal planning requirements, the Washington transportation plan and statewide modal plan requirements, and transportation plan requirements for regional and local entities.  The evaluation must make recommendations concerning the appropriate responsibilities for preparation of plans, methods to develop plans more efficiently, and the utility of the state-level planning documents.  The committee shall issue a report of its evaluation, including draft legislation if required, to the house of representatives and senate transportation committees by December 15, 2010.

      (8)(a) $200,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is for the joint transportation committee to evaluate funding assistance and services provided by the county road administration board, transportation improvement board, freight mobility strategic investment board, and the department of transportation's highway and local programs division.  In 2010, the governor recommended consolidating small transportation agencies as part of an overall effort to streamline state government, provide economies of scale, and improve customer service.  The evaluation may include recommendations on consolidating the agencies within the department of transportation, within another existing agency, or within a newly created agency.  The study may also make recommendations on restructuring grant programs to generate efficiencies or other more efficient ways to distribute associated revenues.

      (b) The joint transportation committee shall form a policy work group to oversee the evaluation.  The work group must consist of legislators appointed by the joint transportation committee and a member of the governor's staff appointed by the governor.

      (c) Any evaluation recommendations must be accompanied by a detailed implementation plan.  The plan must include details on the recommended governance structure, accounts and program structure, and transition process and associated costs.  The plan must include a proposed organization chart and proposed legislation to enact the recommended changes.  A preliminary evaluation must be made to the joint transportation committee by November 15, 2010, and a final evaluation is due on December 15, 2010.

      (9) The joint transportation committee shall conduct the following studies by December 15, 2010:

      (a) A comparison of medical, time-loss, vocational and disability benefits available to injured workers, and costs payable by the state of Washington and employees, under the federal Jones act and Washington's industrial insurance act.  The report must include information regarding the experience of the Alaska marine highway system; and

      (b) A comparison of the processing time of grievances and hearings at the personnel relations employment commission and the marine employee commission.  The review must also investigate whether the necessary expertise exists at the personnel relations employment commission to administer the grievances and hearings currently administered by the marine employee commission.

      (10)(a) $50,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is for the joint transportation committee to conduct an analysis of the storm water permit requirements issued by the department of ecology in February 2009 to determine the costs and benefits of alternative options for the department of transportation to meet the requirements.  However, if the committee does not include the analysis as part of its 2009-11 fiscal biennium work plan by April 15, 2010, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.  The analysis must include, at a minimum, an analysis of the following:

      (i) The department of transportation performing the functions of the permit in house;

      (ii) The functions of the permit being consolidated within the department of ecology or otherwise centralizing efforts for all state agencies; and

      (iii) The use of an external firm or organization to meet the requirements.

      (b) The committee shall provide a report to the legislature by December 2010.

Sec. 205.  2009 c 470 s 205 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation........................................................................................................................... (($2,237,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $2,328,000

Multimodal Transportation Account‑-State Appropriation.............................................................................................................. $112,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................................................................................................................................ (($2,349,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $2,440,000

      The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1) Pursuant to RCW 43.135.055, during the 2009-11 fiscal biennium, the transportation commission shall periodically review and, if necessary, modify the schedule of fares for the Washington state ferry system.  The transportation commission may increase ferry fares,  except no fare schedule modifications may be made prior to September 1, 2009.  For purposes of this subsection, "modify" includes increases or decreases to the schedule.  ((The commission may only approve ferry fare rate changes that have the same proportionate change for passengers as for vehicles.))

      (2) Pursuant to RCW 43.135.055, during the 2009-11 fiscal biennium, the transportation commission shall periodically review and, if necessary, modify a schedule of toll charges applicable to the state route number 167 high occupancy toll lane pilot project, as required under RCW 47.56.403.  For purposes of this subsection, "modify" includes increases or decreases to the schedule.

      (3) Pursuant to RCW 43.135.055, during the 2009-11 fiscal biennium, the transportation commission shall periodically review and, if necessary, modify the schedule of toll charges applicable to the Tacoma Narrows bridge, taking into consideration the recommendations of the citizen advisory committee created under RCW 47.46.091.  For purposes of this subsection, "modify" includes increases or decreases to the schedule.

      (4) The commission may name state ferry vessels consistent with its authority to name state transportation facilities under RCW 47.01.420.  When naming or renaming state ferry vessels, the commission shall investigate selling the naming rights and shall make recommendations to the legislature regarding this option.

      (5) $350,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for consultant support services to assist the commission in updating the statewide transportation plan.  The updated plan must be submitted to the legislature by December 1, 2010.

      (6) If the commission considers implementing a ferry fuel surcharge, it must first submit an analysis and business plan to the office of financial management and either the joint transportation committee or the transportation committees of the legislature.  The commission may impose a ferry fuel surcharge effective July 1, 2011.  When implementing a ferry fuel surcharge, the commission must regard ferry fuel surcharges as fare policy changes and thus, ferry fuel surcharges should be included in all public procedures and processes currently used for fare pricing per RCW 47.60.290.

(7) The commission shall work with the department of transportation's economic partnerships (Program K) in conducting a best practices review of nontoll, public-private partnerships.  The purpose of this review is to identify the policies and procedures that would be appropriate for application in Washington state.  The commission must report its findings and recommendations, including draft legislation if warranted, to the house of representatives and senate transportation committees by January 2011.

      (8) As part of its development of the statewide transportation plan, the commission shall review prioritized projects, including preservation and maintenance projects, from regional transportation and metropolitan planning organizations to identify statewide transportation needs.   The review should include a brief description and status of each project along with the funding required and associated timeline from start to completion.  The commission shall submit the review, along with recommendations, to the house of representatives and senate transportation committees by January 2011.

Sec. 206.  2009 c 470 s 206 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE FREIGHT MOBILITY STRATEGIC INVESTMENT BOARD

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation.............................................................................................................................. (($695,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $688,000

      The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:  The freight mobility strategic investment board shall, on a quarterly basis, provide status reports to the office of financial management and the transportation committees of the legislature on the delivery of projects funded by this act.

Sec. 207.  2009 c 470 s 207 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL‑-FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU

State Patrol Highway Account‑-State

      Appropriation.................................................................................................................................................................. (($228,024,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $227,958,000

State Patrol Highway Account‑-Federal

      Appropriation.................................................................................................................................................................... (($10,602,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $10,903,000

State Patrol Highway Account‑-Private/Local

      Appropriation......................................................................................................................................................................... (($859,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $867,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION.................................................................................................................................... (($239,485,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $239,728,000

      The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1) Washington state patrol officers engaged in off-duty uniformed employment providing traffic control services to the department of transportation or other state agencies may use state patrol vehicles for the purpose of that employment, subject to guidelines adopted by the chief of the Washington state patrol.  The Washington state patrol shall be reimbursed for the use of the vehicle at the prevailing state employee rate for mileage and hours of usage, subject to guidelines developed by the chief of the Washington state patrol, and Cessna pilots funded from the state patrol highway account who are certified to fly the King Airs may pilot those aircraft for general fund purposes with the general fund reimbursing the state patrol highway account an hourly rate to cover the costs incurred during the flights since the aviation section will no longer be part of the Washington state patrol cost allocation system as of July 1, 2009.

      (2) The patrol shall not account for or record locally provided DUI cost reimbursement payments as expenditure credits to the state patrol highway account.  The patrol shall report the amount of expected locally provided DUI cost reimbursements to the office of financial management and transportation committees of the legislature by September 30th of each year.

      (3) During the 2009-11 fiscal biennium, the Washington state patrol shall continue to perform traffic accident investigations on Thurston county roads, and shall work with the county to transition the traffic accident investigations on Thurston county roads to the county by July 1, 2011.

      (4) Within existing resources, the Washington state patrol shall make every reasonable effort to increase the enrollment in each academy class that commences during the 2009-11 fiscal biennium to fifty-five cadets.

      (5) The Washington state patrol shall collaborate with the Washington traffic safety commission to develop and implement the target zero trooper pilot program referenced in section 201 of this act.

      (6) ((The Washington state patrol shall discuss the implementation of the pilot program described under section 218(2) of this act with any union representing the affected employees.

      (7) The Washington state patrol shall assign necessary personnel and equipment to implement and operate the pilot program described under section 218(2) of this act using the portion of the automated traffic safety camera fines deposited into the state patrol highway account, but not to exceed $370,000.  If the fines deposited into the state patrol highway account from automated traffic safety camera infractions do not reach $370,000, the department of transportation shall remit funds necessary to the Washington state patrol to ensure the completion of the pilot program.)) $370,000 of the state patrol highway account--state appropriation is provided solely for costs associated with the pilot program described under section 218(2) of this act.  The Washington state patrol may incur costs related only to the assignment of cadets and necessary computer equipment and to the reimbursement of the Washington state department of transportation for contract costs.  The appropriation in this subsection must be funded from the portion of the automated traffic safety camera fines deposited into the state patrol highway account; however, if the fines deposited into the state patrol highway account from automated traffic safety camera infractions do not reach three hundred seventy thousand dollars, the department of transportation shall remit funds necessary to the Washington state patrol to ensure the completion of the pilot program.  The Washington state patrol may not incur overtime as a result of this pilot program.  The Washington state patrol shall not assign troopers to operate or deploy the pilot program equipment used in the roadway construction zones.

      (7) If, as a result of lower than average rate of attrition among troopers, the Washington state patrol postpones the year 2011 training for trooper cadets beyond June 30, 2011, funding provided in section 207, chapter 470, Laws of 2009 for the class must be used to fund the salaries and benefits associated with the existing commissioned Washington state patrol troopers that are funded within the field operations bureau.

      (8) $2,832,000 of the state patrol highway account--state appropriation is provided solely for the aerial traffic enforcement program.  The Washington state patrol shall evaluate the costs associated with aerial traffic highway enforcement to determine if the costs are accurately apportioned between the state patrol highway account and the general fund.  It is the intent of the legislature that the state patrol highway account incurs costs that result only from highway enforcement activities and that the general fund incurs costs associated with the King Airs.  The Washington state patrol shall report the results of the evaluation to the legislature by June 30, 2010.

      (9) For the remainder of the 2009-11 fiscal biennium, the Washington state patrol shall continue to work with Island county on traffic accident investigations.

      (10) $3,601,000 of the state patrol highway account--state appropriation is provided solely for the costs associated with a basic trooper class.

Sec. 208.  2009 c 470 s 208 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL‑-INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES BUREAU

State Patrol Highway Account‑-State Appropriation................................................................................................................ (($1,557,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $1,648,000

Sec. 209.  2009 c 470 s 209 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL‑-TECHNICAL SERVICES BUREAU

State Patrol Highway Account‑-State Appropriation............................................................................................................ (($105,680,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $108,560,000

State Patrol Highway Account‑-Private/Local

      Appropriation...................................................................................................................................................................... (($2,008,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $2,510,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION.................................................................................................................................... (($107,688,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $111,070,000

      The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1) The Washington state patrol shall work with the risk management division in the office of financial management in compiling the Washington state patrol's data for establishing the agency's risk management insurance premiums to the tort claims account.  The office of financial management and the Washington state patrol shall submit a report to the legislative transportation committees by December 31st of each year on the number of claims, estimated claims to be paid, method of calculation, and the adjustment in the premium.

      (2) (($8,673,000)) $10,425,000 of the total appropriation is provided solely for automobile fuel in the 2009-11 fiscal biennium.

      (3) $7,421,000 of the total appropriation is provided solely for the purchase of pursuit vehicles.

      (4) (($6,328,000)) $6,611,000 of the total appropriation is provided solely for vehicle repair and maintenance costs of vehicles used for highway purposes.

      (5) (($384,000)) $1,724,000 of the total appropriation is provided solely for the purchase of mission vehicles used for highway purposes in the commercial vehicle and traffic investigation sections of the Washington state patrol.

      (6) The Washington state patrol may submit information technology-related requests for funding only if the patrol has coordinated with the department of information services as required under section 601 of this act.

      (7) $345,000 of the state patrol highway account--state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1445 (domestic partners/Washington state patrol retirement system).  If Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1445 is not enacted by June 30, 2009, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.

Sec. 210.  2009 c 470 s 210 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING

Marine Fuel Tax Refund Account‑-State Appropriation..................................................................................................................... $32,000

Motorcycle Safety Education Account‑-State

      Appropriation...................................................................................................................................................................... (($4,373,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $4,356,000

Wildlife Account‑-State Appropriation......................................................................................................................................... (($837,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $821,000

Highway Safety Account‑-State Appropriation.................................................................................................................... (($145,085,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $143,660,000

Highway Safety Account‑-Federal Appropriation............................................................................................................................ (($8,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $944,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation......................................................................................................................... (($78,805,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $77,898,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-Private/Local Appropriation................................................................................................................... $1,372,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-Federal Appropriation................................................................................................................................ $242,000

Department of Licensing Services Account‑-State

      Appropriation...................................................................................................................................................................... (($3,867,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $4,705,000

 Washington State Patrol Highway Account‑-State

      Appropriation......................................................................................................................................................................... (($738,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $737,000

Ignition Interlock Device Revolving Account--State

      Appropriation...................................................................................................................................................................... (($2,490,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $1,315,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION.................................................................................................................................... (($237,849,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $236,082,000

      The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1)(a) By November 1, 2009, the department of licensing, working with the department of revenue, shall analyze and plan for the transfer by July 1, 2010, of the administration of fuel taxes imposed under chapters 82.36, 82.38, 82.41, and 82.42 RCW and other provisions of law from the department of licensing to the department of revenue.  By November 1, 2009, the departments shall report findings and recommendations to the governor and the transportation and fiscal committees of the legislature.

      (b) The analysis and planning directed under this subsection must include, but is not limited to, the following:

      (i) Outreach to and solicitation of comment from parties affected by the fuel taxes, including taxpayers, industry associations, state and federal agencies, and Indian tribes, and from the transportation and fiscal committees of the legislature; and

      (ii) Identification and analysis of relevant factors including, but not limited to:

      (A) Taxpayer reporting and payment processes;

      (B) The international fuel tax agreement;

      (C) Proportional registration under the provisions of the international registration plan and chapter 46.87 RCW;

      (D) Computer systems;

      (E) Best management practices and efficiencies;

      (F) Costs; and

      (G) Personnel matters((;

      (iii) Development of recommended actions to accomplish the transfer; and

      (iv) An implementation plan and schedule.

      (c) The report must include draft legislation, which transfers administration of fuel taxes as described under (a) of this subsection to the department of revenue on July 1, 2010, and amends existing law as needed)).

      (2) $55,845,000 of the highway safety account--state appropriation is provided solely for the driver examining program.  In order to reduce costs and make the most efficient use of existing resources, the department may consolidate licensing service offices by closing the vehicle services counter at the highways licensing building in Olympia and up to twenty-five licensing service offices.

      (a) When closing offices, the department may redistribute staff from consolidated offices to neighboring offices and local community supercenters.

      (b) In order to mitigate the effects of office consolidations on customers, the department shall, within existing resources, provide the following enhanced services:

      (i) Extended daily and weekend hours in regional supercenter offices;

      (ii) Staffed greeter stations to improve office work flow; and

      (iii) Self-service stations for online transaction access, including vehicle renewal transactions.

      (c) In areas that are not consolidated, the department will work to reduce costs by identifying opportunities to share facilities with subagent offices and state, county, or local government offices and by analyzing hours and days of operation to meet demand.

      (d) The department shall work with vehicle licensing subagents regarding potential placement of self-service driver licensing kiosks in communities that will be affected by licensing services offices closures.  The department may place kiosks in those subagent offices where both parties agree, and may pay the subagents the fair market value for any space used for kiosks.

      (e) The department shall report to the joint transportation committee by November 30, 2009, on the department's consolidation implementation to date and its plan for continued implementation.

      (3) $11,688,000 of the highway safety account--state appropriation is provided solely for costs associated with:  Issuing enhanced drivers' licenses and identicards at the enhanced licensing services offices; extended hours at those licensing services offices; cross-border tourism education; and other education campaigns.  This is the maximum amount the department may expend for this purpose.

      (4) (($2,490,000)) $1,315,000 of the ignition interlock device revolving account--state appropriation is provided solely for the department to assist indigent persons with the costs of installing, removing, and leasing the device, and applicable licensing pursuant to RCW 46.68.340.

      (5) By December 31, 2009, the department shall report to the office of financial management and the transportation committees of the legislature a cost-benefit analysis of leasing versus purchasing field office equipment.

      (6) By December 31, 2009, the department shall submit to the office of financial management and the transportation committees of the legislature draft legislation that rewrites RCW 46.52.130 (driving record abstracts) in plain language.

      (7) The department may seek federal funds to implement a driver's license and identicard biometric matching system pilot program to verify the identity of applicants for, and holders of, drivers' licenses and identicards.  If funds are received, the department shall report any benefits or problems identified during the course of the pilot program to the transportation committees of the legislature upon the completion of the program.

      (8) The department may submit information technology-related requests for funding only if the department has coordinated with the department of information services as required under section 601 of this act.

      (9) Consistent with the authority delegated to the director of licensing under RCW 46.01.100, the department may adopt a new organizational structure that includes the following programs:  (a) Driver and vehicle services, which must encompass services relating to driver licensing customers, vehicle industry and fuel tax licensees, and vehicle and vessel licensing and registration; and (b) driver policy and programs, which must encompass policy development for all driver-related programs, including driver examining, driver records, commercial driver's license testing and auditing, driver training schools, motorcycle safety, technical services, hearings, driver special investigations, drivers' data management, central issuance contract management, and state and federal initiatives.

      (10) The legislature finds that measuring the performance of the department requires the measurement of quality, timeliness, and unit cost of services delivered to customers.  Consequently:

      (a) The department shall develop a set of metrics that measure that performance and report to the transportation committees of the house of representatives and the senate and to the office of financial management on the development of these measurements along with recommendations to the 2010 legislature on which measurements must become a part of the next omnibus transportation appropriations act;

      (b) The department shall study the process in place at the licensing services office and present to the 2010 legislature recommendations for process changes to improve efficiencies for both the department and the customer; and

      (c) The department shall, on a quarterly basis, report to the transportation committees of the legislature the following monthly data by licensing service office locations:  (i) Lease costs; (ii) salary and benefit costs; (iii) other costs; (iv) actual FTEs; (v) number of transactions completed, by type of transaction; and (vi) office hours.

      (11) $25,000 of the motor vehicle account-–state appropriation is provided solely for the department to provide to at least five hundred limousine chauffeurs an overview of the laws and rules governing limousine carriers.

      (12) $938,000 of the highway safety account--federal appropriation is for federal funds that may be received during the 2009-11 fiscal biennium.  Upon receipt of the funds, the department shall provide a report on the use of the funds to the transportation committees of the legislature and the office of financial management.

      (13) $869,000 of the department of licensing services account--state appropriation is provided solely for purchasing equipment for the field licensing service offices and subagent offices.

Sec. 211.  2009 c 470 s 211 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TOLL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE‑-PROGRAM B

High Occupancy Toll Lanes Operations Account‑-State

      Appropriation...................................................................................................................................................................... (($2,867,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $2,852,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation.............................................................................................................................. (($585,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $575,000

Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account‑-State

      Appropriation.................................................................................................................................................................... (($27,358,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $26,543,000

State Route Number 520 Corridor Account--State

      Appropriation.................................................................................................................................................................... (($58,088,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $28,000,000

State Route Number 520 Civil Penalties

      Account--State Appropriation.................................................................................................................................................. $2,130,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION...................................................................................................................................... (($88,898,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $60,100,000

      The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1) The department shall make detailed quarterly expenditure reports available to the transportation commission and to the public on the department's web site using current department resources.  The reports must include a summary of revenue generated by tolls on the Tacoma Narrows bridge and an itemized depiction of the use of that revenue.

      (2) The department shall work with the office of financial management to review insurance coverage, deductibles, and limitations on tolled facilities to assure that the assets are well protected at a reasonable cost.  Results from this review must be used to negotiate any future new or extended insurance agreements.

      (3) (($58,088,000)) $28,000,000 of the state route number 520 corridor account--state appropriation is provided solely for the costs directly related to tolling the state route number 520 floating bridge.  Of this amount, (($175,000 is for the immediate costs necessary to pursue a request for proposal to implement variable, open road tolling on the state route number 520 floating bridge.  The request for proposal must include tolling infrastructure and signage, customer service centers, collection and billing procedures, and, to the extent practicable, the maintenance and dispensing of transponders by the vendor.  The remaining $57,913,000)) $8,000,000 must be retained in unallotted status, and may only be released by the office of financial management after consultation with the joint transportation committee ((following the committee's examination of toll operations costs referenced in section 204(2) of this act.  The amount provided in this subsection is contingent on the enactment of (a) Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2211 and (b) either Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2326 or other legislation authorizing bonds for the state route number 520 corridor projects.  If the conditions of this subsection are not satisfied, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse)).

(4) The department shall consider transitioning to all electronic tolling on the Tacoma Narrows bridge toll facility and discontinuing a cash toll option.

      (5) $2,130,000 of the state route number 520 civil penalties account--state appropriation and $140,000 of the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge account--state appropriation are provided solely for expenditures related to the toll adjudication process.  The amount provided in this subsection is contingent on the enactment by June 30, 2010, of either Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6499 or Substitute House Bill No. 2897; however, if the enacted bill does not specify the department as the toll penalty adjudicating agency, the amounts provided in this subsection lapse.

      (6) The department shall review, and revise where appropriate, current signage and ingress/egress locations on the state route number 167 high occupancy toll lanes pilot project.  The department shall continue to work with the Washington state patrol on educating the public on the rules of the road related to crossing a double white line.  The department shall continue to monitor the performance of the high occupancy toll lanes to ensure that driving conditions for high occupancy vehicles that share these lanes are not significantly changed.

Sec. 212.  2009 c 470 s 212 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY‑-PROGRAM C

Transportation Partnership Account--State

      Appropriation............................................................................................................................................................................ $2,675,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation......................................................................................................................... (($67,811,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $68,650,000

 Motor Vehicle Account‑-Federal Appropriation............................................................................................................................... $240,000

Multimodal Transportation Account‑-State

      Appropriation............................................................................................................................................................................... $363,000

Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account)--State

      Appropriation............................................................................................................................................................................ $2,676,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION...................................................................................................................................... (($73,765,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $74,604,000

      The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1) The department shall consult with the office of financial management and the department of information services to:  (a) Ensure that the department's current and future system development is consistent with the overall direction of other key state systems; and (b) when possible, use or develop common statewide information systems to encourage coordination and integration of information used by the department and other state agencies and to avoid duplication.

      (2) $1,216,000 of the transportation partnership account--state appropriation and $1,216,000 of the transportation 2003 account (nickel account)--state appropriation are provided solely for the department to develop a project management and reporting system which is a collection of integrated tools for capital construction project managers to use to perform all the necessary tasks associated with project management.  The department shall integrate commercial off-the-shelf software with existing department systems and enhanced approaches to data management to provide web-based access for multi-level reporting and improved business work flows and reporting.  On a quarterly basis, the department shall report to the office of financial management and the transportation committees of the legislature on the status of the development and integration of the system.  At a minimum, the reports shall indicate the status of the work as it compares to the work plan, any discrepancies, and proposed adjustments necessary to bring the project back on schedule or budget if necessary.

      (3) The department may submit information technology-related requests for funding only if the department has coordinated with the department of information services as required under section 601 of this act.

(4) $573,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the department to maintain the investment in the electronic fare system at Washington's ferry terminals.  Investment in the electronic fare system must include the following:  Replacement of critical hardware components that are at risk of failure; implementation of software to allow ORCA cards to be used for vehicles; repair of the turnstiles to ensure that the turnstiles properly record ORCA credit and debit card charges; and dedication of a communication line for transmission of ORCA data to the clearinghouse.

Sec. 213.  2009 c 470 s 213 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-FACILITY MAINTENANCE, OPERATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION‑-PROGRAM D‑-OPERATING

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation......................................................................................................................... (($25,501,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $25,292,000

Sec. 214.  2009 c 470 s 214 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-AVIATION‑-PROGRAM F

Aeronautics Account‑-State Appropriation............................................................................................................................... (($6,009,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $5,960,000

Aeronautics Account‑-Federal Appropriation................................................................................................................................. $2,150,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................................................................................................................................ (($8,159,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $8,110,000

      The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1) $50,000 of the aeronautics account--state appropriation is a reappropriation provided solely to pay any outstanding obligations of the aviation planning council, which expires July 1, 2009.

      (2) $150,000 of the aeronautics account--state appropriation is a reappropriation provided solely to complete runway preservation projects.

(3) Within the amounts provided in this section, the department shall develop guidelines setting forth consultation procedures and a process to assist counties and cities to identify land uses that may be incompatible with airports and aircraft operations, and to encourage and facilitate the adoption and implementation of comprehensive plan policies and development regulations consistent with RCW 36.70.547 and 36.70A.510.

Sec. 215.  2009 c 470 s 215 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-PROGRAM DELIVERY MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT‑-PROGRAM H

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation......................................................................................................................... (($48,032,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $49,331,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-Federal Appropriation................................................................................................................................ $500,000

Multimodal Transportation Account‑-State

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

((Water Pollution Account--State Appropriation......................................................................................................................... $2,000,000))

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION...................................................................................................................................... (($50,782,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $50,081,000

      The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1) The department shall develop a plan for all current and future surplus property parcels based on the recommendations from the surplus property legislative work group that were presented to the senate transportation committee on February 26, 2009.  The plan must include, at a minimum, strategies for maximizing the number of parcels sold, a schedule that optimizes proceeds, a recommended cash discount, a plan to report to the joint transportation committee, a recommendation for regional incentives, and a recommendation for equivalent value exchanges.  This plan must accompany the department's 2010 supplemental budget request.  By December 1, 2010, the department shall report to the legislative transportation committees on the individuals and entities eligible to receive surplus property provided in RCW 47.12.063 to determine the frequency with which the department transfers property to those individuals and entities and the implications to the department.  It is the intent of the legislature that the list of individuals and entities eligible to receive surplus property be periodically evaluated to determine whether the list is appropriate and provides utility to the department.

      (((3))) (2) The legislature recognizes that the Dryden pit site (WSDOT Inventory Control (IC) No. 2-04-00103) is unused state-owned real property under the jurisdiction of the department of transportation, and that the public would benefit significantly from the complete enjoyment of the natural scenic beauty and recreational opportunities available at the site.  Therefore, pursuant to RCW 47.12.080, the legislature declares that transferring the property to the department of fish and wildlife for recreational use and fish and wildlife restoration efforts is consistent with the public interest in order to preserve the area for the use of the public and the betterment of the natural environment.   The department of transportation shall((, as soon as is practicable,)) work with the department of fish and wildlife, and shall transfer and convey the Dryden pit site to the department of fish and wildlife as is for ((adequate consideration in the amount of no less than $600,000)) an adjusted fair market value reflecting site conditions, the proceeds of which must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund.  ((By July 1, 2009)) The department of transportation is not responsible for any costs associated with the cleanup or transfer of this property.  By July 1, 2010, and annually thereafter until the entire Dryden pit property has been transferred, the department shall submit a status report regarding the transaction to the chairs of the legislative transportation committees.

      (((5) $750,000)) (3) $3,175,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the department's compliance with its national pollution discharge elimination system permit.  The department's work may include the completion of system development, reporting, and planning to meet deadlines in the current biennium.  The appropriation provided in this subsection is contingent on either the joint legislative audit and review committee or the joint transportation committee including the analysis identified in sections 108(4) and 204 of this act in its respective 2009-11 fiscal biennium work plan by April 15, 2010.

      (((6))) (4) The department shall provide updated information on six project milestones for all active projects, funded in part or in whole with 2005 transportation partnership account funds or 2003 nickel account funds, on a quarterly basis in the transportation executive information system (TEIS).  The department shall also provide updated information on six project milestones for projects, funded with preexisting funds and that are agreed to by the legislature, office of financial management, and the department, on a quarterly basis in TEIS.

(5) It is the intent of the legislature that the real estate services division of the department will recover the cost of its efforts from future sale proceeds.  By January 31, 2011, the department must report to the office of financial management and the legislative transportation committees on the status of surplus property.  The report must include:  (a) The department's plan for continued disposal of surplus property; (b) a detail of changes from the previous report; and (c) a current list of surplus property by region that includes the acquisition date and price of the property, the status of the surplus property, and estimated value of the property.  Except as provided otherwise in this subsection, by June 30, 2010, the department must finalize all pending equal value exchange activity for the construction or improvement of facilities, after which time the department may not pursue any other equal value exchanges for the construction or improvement of facilities.  However, the northwest region may pursue an equal value exchange to replace the Mount Baker headquarters office.  The exchange may include an exchange for the old Puget Sound energy site, the old Arco site, or any combination of the two.

Sec. 216.  2009 c 470 s 216 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIPS‑-PROGRAM K

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation.............................................................................................................................. (($615,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $673,000

Multimodal Transportation Account--State Appropriation.............................................................................................................. $200,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................................................................................................................................... (($815,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $873,000

      The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1) $200,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is provided solely for the department to develop and implement public private partnerships at high priority terminals as identified in the January 12, 2009, final report on joint development opportunities at Washington state ferries terminals.  The department shall first consider a mutually beneficial agreement at the Edmonds terminal.

      (2) $50,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the department to investigate the potential to generate revenue from web site sponsorships and similar ventures and, if feasible, pursue partnership opportunities.

(3) $75,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of a pilot project allowing advertisements and sponsorships on select web pages.  The pilot project must be organized under the partnership model described in the department's web site monetizing feasibility study, which was prepared under subsection (2) of this section.  Once operational, the pilot project must operate for at least twelve consecutive months.  After twelve months of continuous operation, the department shall provide a report with recommendations on whether to continue project operations to the office of financial management and the chairs of the transportation committees.  The department may end the pilot project after less than twelve consecutive months of operation if insufficient bids or proposals are received from potential sponsors or advertisers.  For the purpose of this subsection, if a consultant contract is warranted, the consultant contract is deemed a revenue generation activity as that term is construed in section 602(2), chapter 3, Laws of 2010.

Sec. 217.  2009 c 470 s 217 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE‑-PROGRAM M

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation....................................................................................................................... (($347,637,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $347,645,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-Federal Appropriation....................................................................................................................... (($2,000,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $7,000,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-Private/Local Appropriation................................................................................................................... $5,797,000

((Water Pollution Account--State Appropriation....................................................................................................................... $12,500,000))

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION.................................................................................................................................... (($367,934,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $360,442,000

      The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1) If portions of the appropriations in this section are required to fund maintenance work resulting from major disasters not covered by federal emergency funds such as fire, flooding, snow, and major slides, supplemental appropriations must be requested to restore state funding for ongoing maintenance activities.

      (2) The department shall request an unanticipated receipt for any federal moneys received for emergency snow and ice removal and shall place an equal amount of the motor vehicle account‑-state into unallotted status.  This exchange shall not affect the amount of funding available for snow and ice removal.

      (3) The department shall request an unanticipated receipt for any private or local funds received for reimbursements of third party damages that are in excess of the motor vehicle account‑-private/local appropriation.

      (4) (($2,000,000)) $7,000,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation is for unanticipated federal funds that may be received during the 2009-11 fiscal biennium.  Upon receipt of the funds, the department shall provide a report on the use of the funds to the transportation committees of the legislature and the office of financial management.

      (5) The department may incur costs related to the maintenance of the decorative lights on the Tacoma Narrows bridge only if:

      (a) The nonprofit corporation, narrows bridge lights organization, maintains an account balance sufficient to reimburse the department for all costs; and

      (b) The department is reimbursed from the narrows bridge lights organization within three months from the date any maintenance work is performed.  If the narrows bridge lights organization is unable to reimburse the department for any future costs incurred, the lights must be removed at the expense of the narrows bridge lights organization subject to the terms of the contract.

      (6) The department may work with the department of corrections to utilize corrections crews for the purposes of litter pickup on state highways.

      (7) $650,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for increased asphalt costs.  ((If Senate Bill No. 5976 is not enacted by June 30, 2009, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.))

      (8) $16,800,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the high priority maintenance backlog.  Addressing the maintenance backlog must result in increased levels of service.

      (((10))) (9) $750,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the department's compliance with its national pollution discharge elimination system permit.

      (10) $317,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for maintaining a new active traffic management system on Interstate 5, Interstate 90, and SR 520.  The department shall track the costs associated with these systems on a corridor basis and report to the legislative transportation committees on the cost and benefits of the system.

      (11) $286,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for storm water assessment fees charged by local governments.

Sec. 218.  2009 c 470 s 218 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRAFFIC OPERATIONS‑-PROGRAM Q‑-OPERATING

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation......................................................................................................................... (($51,526,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $51,128,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-Federal Appropriation............................................................................................................................. $2,050,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-Private/Local Appropriation...................................................................................................................... $127,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION...................................................................................................................................... (($53,703,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $53,305,000

      The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1) $2,400,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for low-cost enhancements.  The department shall give priority to low-cost enhancement projects that improve safety or provide congestion relief.  The department shall prioritize low-cost enhancement projects on a statewide rather than regional basis.  By September 1st of each even-numbered year, the department shall provide a report to the legislature listing all low-cost enhancement projects prioritized on a statewide rather than regional basis completed in the prior year.

      (2) The department, in consultation with the Washington state patrol, may continue a pilot program for the patrol to issue infractions based on information from automated traffic safety cameras in roadway construction zones on state highways.  For the purpose of this pilot program, during the 2009-11 fiscal biennium, a roadway construction zone includes areas where public employees or private contractors are not present but where a driving condition exists that would make it unsafe to drive at higher speeds, such as, when the department is redirecting or realigning lanes on any public roadway pursuant to ongoing construction.  The department shall use the following guidelines to administer the program:

      (a) Automated traffic safety cameras may only take pictures of the vehicle and vehicle license plate and only while an infraction is occurring.  The picture must not reveal the face of the driver or of passengers in the vehicle;

      (b) The department shall plainly mark the locations where the automated traffic safety cameras are used by placing signs on locations that clearly indicate to a driver that he or she is entering a roadway construction zone where traffic laws are enforced by an automated traffic safety camera;

      (c) Notices of infractions must be mailed to the registered owner of a vehicle within fourteen days of the infraction occurring;

      (d) The owner of the vehicle is not responsible for the violation if the owner of the vehicle, within fourteen days of receiving notification of the violation, mails to the patrol, a declaration under penalty of perjury, stating that the vehicle involved was, at the time, stolen or in the care, custody, or control of some person other than the registered owner, or any other extenuating circumstances;

      (e) For purposes of the 2009-11 fiscal biennium pilot program, infractions detected through the use of automated traffic safety cameras are not part of the registered owner's driving record under RCW 46.52.101 and 46.52.120.  Additionally, infractions generated by the use of automated traffic safety cameras must be processed in the same manner as parking infractions for the purposes of RCW 3.50.100, 35.20.220, 46.16.216, and 46.20.270(3).  However, the amount of the fine issued under this subsection (2) for an infraction generated through the use of an automated traffic safety camera is one hundred thirty-seven dollars.  The court shall remit thirty-two dollars of the fine to the state treasurer for deposit into the state patrol highway account; and

      (f) If a notice of infraction is sent to the registered owner and the registered owner is a rental car business, the infraction must be dismissed against the business if it mails to the patrol, within fourteen days of receiving the notice, a declaration under penalty of perjury of the name and known mailing address of the individual driving or renting the vehicle when the infraction occurred.  If the business is unable to determine who was driving or renting the vehicle at the time the infraction occurred, the business must sign a declaration under penalty of perjury to this effect.  The declaration must be mailed to the patrol within fourteen days of receiving the notice of traffic infraction.  Timely mailing of this declaration to the issuing agency relieves a rental car business of any liability under this section for the notice of infraction.  A declaration form suitable for this purpose must be included with each automated traffic infraction notice issued, along with instructions for its completion and use.

      (3) The department shall implement a pilot project to evaluate the benefits of using electronic traffic flagging devices.  Electronic traffic flagging devices must be tested by the department at multiple sites and reviewed for efficiency and safety.  The department shall report to the transportation committees of the legislature on the best use and practices involving electronic traffic flagging devices, including recommendations for future use, by June 30, 2010.

      (4) $173,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the department to continue a pilot tow truck incentive program and to expand the program to other areas of the state.  The department may provide incentive payments to towing companies that meet clearance goals on accidents that involve heavy trucks.  The department shall report to the office of financial management and the transportation committees of the legislature on the effectiveness of the clearance goals and submit recommendations to improve the pilot program with the department's 2010 supplemental omnibus transportation appropriations act submittal.  The tow truck incentive program may continue to provide incentives for quick clearance of traffic incidents involving large vehicles.  The department shall make recommendations as part of its biennial budget proposal for expanding the use of the incentive program.

      (5) $92,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for operating a new active traffic management system on Interstate 5, Interstate 90, and SR 520.  The department shall track the costs associated with these systems on a corridor basis and report to the legislative transportation committees on the cost and benefits of the system.

      (6) To the extent practicable, the department shall synchronize traffic lights on state route number 161 in the vicinity of Puyallup.

      (7) During the 2009-11 biennium, the department shall implement a pilot program that expands private transportation providers' access to high occupancy vehicle lanes.  Under the pilot program, when the department reserves a portion of a highway based on the number of passengers in a vehicle, the following vehicles must be authorized to use the reserved portion of the highway if the vehicle has the capacity to carry eight or more passengers, regardless of the number of passengers in the vehicle:  (a) Auto transportation company vehicles regulated under chapter 81.68 RCW; (b) passenger charter carrier vehicles regulated under chapter 81.70 RCW, except marked or unmarked stretch limousines and stretch sport utility vehicles as defined under department rules; (c) private nonprofit transportation provider vehicles regulated under chapter 81.66 RCW; and (d) private employer transportation service vehicles.  For purposes of this subsection, "private employer transportation service" means regularly scheduled, fixed-route transportation service that is offered by an employer for the benefit of its employees.  By June 30, 2011, the department shall report to the transportation committees of the legislature on whether private transportation provider use of high occupancy vehicle lanes under the pilot program reduces the speeds of high occupancy vehicle lanes.

Sec. 219.  2009 c 470 s 219 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT‑-PROGRAM S

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation......................................................................................................................... (($29,153,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $28,468,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-Federal Appropriation.................................................................................................................................. $30,000

Multimodal Transportation Account‑-State

      Appropriation......................................................................................................................................................................... (($973,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $971,000

State Route Number 520 Corridor Account--State

      Appropriation............................................................................................................................................................................... $264,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION...................................................................................................................................... (($30,420,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $29,733,000

      The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:  $264,000 of the state route number 520 corridor account--state appropriation is provided solely for the costs directly related to tolling the state route number 520 floating bridge.  This amount must be retained in unallotted status, and may only be released by the office of financial management after consultation with the joint transportation committee ((following the committee's examination of toll operations costs referenced in section 204(2) of this act.  The amount provided in this section is contingent on the enactment of (1) Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2211 and (2) either Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2326 or other legislation authorizing bonds for the state route number 520 corridor projects.  If the conditions of this section are not satisfied, the amount provided in this section shall lapse)).

Sec. 220.  2009 c 470 s 220 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, DATA, AND RESEARCH‑-PROGRAM T

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation......................................................................................................................... (($24,724,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $25,955,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-Federal Appropriation..................................................................................................................... (($19,116,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $22,002,000

Multimodal Transportation Account‑-State

      Appropriation......................................................................................................................................................................... (($696,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $1,090,000

Multimodal Transportation Account‑-Federal

      Appropriation...................................................................................................................................................................... (($2,809,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $3,287,000

Multimodal Transportation Account‑-Private/Local

      Appropriation......................................................................................................................................................................... (($100,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                                $99,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION...................................................................................................................................... (($47,445,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $52,433,000

      The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1) $150,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation is provided solely for the costs to develop an electronic map-based computer application that will enable law enforcement officers and others to more easily locate collisions and other incidents in the field.

      (2) $400,000 of the ((motor vehicle account)) multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is provided solely for a diesel multiple unit feasibility and initial planning study.  The study must evaluate potential service on the Stampede Pass line from Maple Valley to Auburn via Covington.  The study must evaluate the potential demand for service, the business model and capital needs for launching and running the line, and the need for improvements in switching, signaling, and tracking.  The study must also consider the interconnectivity benefits of, and potential for, future Amtrak Cascades stops in south King county and north Pierce county.  As part of its consideration, the department shall conduct a thorough market analysis of the potential for adding or changing stops on the Amtrak Cascades route.  The department shall amend the scope, schedule, and budget of the current study process to accommodate the market analysis.  A report on the study must be submitted to the legislature by ((June)) September 30, 2010.

      (3) (($243,000)) $365,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation and $81,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation are provided solely for the development of a freight database to help guide freight investment decisions and track project effectiveness.  The database must be based on truck movement tracked through geographic information system technology.  For the remainder of the biennium, the department may expand data collection to any highways that have high truck volumes.  TransNow shall contribute additional federal funds that are not appropriated in this act.  The department shall work with the freight mobility strategic investment board to implement this database.

(4) $2,000,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for scoping unfunded state highway projects to ensure that a well-vetted project list is available for future program funding discussions.

      (a) It is the intent of the legislature that the funding provided in this subsection support the development of transportation solutions that benefit all state residents, including addressing the impacts of traffic diversion from tolled facilities.  It is further the intent of the legislature that the buying power of future revenue packages is maximized.

      (b) Scoping work must be consistent with achieving transportation system policy goals as stated in RCW 47.04.280.

      (c) The department shall provide cost-effective design solutions that achieve the desired functional outcomes.  This may be achieved by providing one or more design alternatives for legislative consideration, based on a reasonable range of assumptions about traffic volume and speeds.

      (d) Prior to the commencement of the 2011 legislative session, the department shall provide a report to the legislative transportation committees and the office of financial management that includes estimated costs and construction time frames.

      (5) $150,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for a corridor study of state route number 516 from the eastern border of Maple Valley to state route number 167 to determine whether improvements are needed and the costs of any needed improvements.

      (6) $500,000 of the multimodal transportation account--federal appropriation is provided solely for continued support of the International Mobility and Trade Corridor project and for the department to work with the Whatcom council of governments to examine potential improvements to international border freight and passenger rail movement and the use of diesel multiple units.

      (7) $80,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely to continue existing work regarding feasibility of a new interchange between Rochester and Harrison Avenue on Interstate 5.

Sec. 221.  2009 c 470 s 222 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION‑-PROGRAM V

Regional Mobility Grant Program Account‑-State

      Appropriation.................................................................................................................................................................... (($54,677,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $65,274,000

Multimodal Transportation Account‑-State

      Appropriation.................................................................................................................................................................... (($65,795,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $65,667,000

Multimodal Transportation Account‑-Federal

      Appropriation...................................................................................................................................................................... (($2,582,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $2,573,000

Multimodal Transportation Account‑-Private/Local

      Appropriation...................................................................................................................................................................... (($1,027,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $1,025,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION.................................................................................................................................... (($124,081,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $134,539,000

      The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1) $25,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account‑-state appropriation is provided solely for a grant program for special needs transportation provided by transit agencies and nonprofit providers of transportation.

      (a) $5,500,000 of the amount provided in this subsection is provided solely for grants to nonprofit providers of special needs transportation.  Grants for nonprofit providers shall be based on need, including the availability of other providers of service in the area, efforts to coordinate trips among providers and riders, and the cost effectiveness of trips provided.

      (b) $19,500,000 of the amount provided in this subsection is provided solely for grants to transit agencies to transport persons with special transportation needs.  To receive a grant, the transit agency must have a maintenance of effort for special needs transportation that is no less than the previous year's maintenance of effort for special needs transportation.  Grants for transit agencies shall be prorated based on the amount expended for demand response service and route deviated service in calendar year 2007 as reported in the "Summary of Public Transportation - 2007" published by the department of transportation.  No transit agency may receive more than thirty percent of these distributions.

      (2) Funds are provided for the rural mobility grant program as follows:

      (a) $8,500,000 of the multimodal transportation account‑-state appropriation is provided solely for grants for those transit systems serving small cities and rural areas as identified in the "Summary of Public Transportation - 2007" published by the department of transportation.  Noncompetitive grants must be distributed to the transit systems serving small cities and rural areas in a manner similar to past disparity equalization programs.

      (b) $8,500,000 of the multimodal transportation account‑-state appropriation is provided solely to providers of rural mobility service in areas not served or underserved by transit agencies through a competitive grant process.

      (3) $7,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is provided solely for a vanpool grant program for:  (a) Public transit agencies to add vanpools or replace vans; and (b) incentives for employers to increase employee vanpool use.  The grant program for public transit agencies will cover capital costs only; operating costs for public transit agencies are not eligible for funding under this grant program.  Additional employees may not be hired from the funds provided in this section for the vanpool grant program, and supplanting of transit funds currently funding vanpools is not allowed.  The department shall encourage grant applicants and recipients to leverage funds other than state funds.  At least $1,600,000 of this amount must be used for vanpool grants in congested corridors.

      (4) $400,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is provided solely for a grant for a flexible carpooling pilot project program to be administered and monitored by the department.  Funds are appropriated for one time only.  The pilot project program must:  Test and implement at least one flexible carpooling system in a high-volume commuter area that enables carpooling without prearrangement; utilize technologies that, among other things, allow for transfer of ride credits between participants; and be a membership system that involves prescreening to ensure safety of the participants.  The program must include a pilot project that targets commuter traffic on the state route number 520 bridge.   The department shall submit to the legislature by December 2010 a report on the program results and any recommendations for additional flexible carpooling programs.

      (5) $3,318,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation and $21,248,000 of the regional mobility grant program account--state appropriation are reappropriated and provided solely for the regional mobility grant projects identified on the LEAP Transportation Document 2007-B, as developed April 20, 2007, or the LEAP Transportation Document 2006-D, as developed March 8, 2006.  The department shall continue to review all projects receiving grant awards under this program at least semiannually to determine whether the projects are making satisfactory progress.  The department shall promptly close out grants when projects have been completed, and any remaining funds available to the office of transit mobility must be used only to fund projects on the LEAP Transportation Document 2006-D, as developed March 8, 2006; the LEAP Transportation Document 2007-B, as developed April 20, 2007; or the LEAP Transportation Document 2009-B, as developed April 24, 2009.  It is the intent of the legislature to appropriate funds through the regional mobility grant program only for projects that will be completed on schedule.  However, the Chuckanut park and ride project (101100G) is recognized as a crucial investment in the transportation system.  For this reason, the department shall not close out the grant for the Chuckanut park and ride project until Skagit transit has exhausted all other pending opportunities for federal and local funds.  If additional funds cannot be secured, the department shall consider this project a priority in the 2011-13 grant process.  The department shall make every effort to advance the Chuckanut park and ride project within existing resources.

      (6) $33,429,000 of the regional mobility grant program account--state appropriation is provided solely for the regional mobility grant projects identified in LEAP Transportation Document 2009-B, as developed April 24, 2009.  The department shall review all projects receiving grant awards under this program at least semiannually to determine whether the projects are making satisfactory progress.  Any project that has been awarded funds, but does not report activity on the project within one year of the grant award, must be reviewed by the department to determine whether the grant should be terminated.  The department shall promptly close out grants when projects have been completed, and any remaining funds available to the office of transit mobility must be used only to fund projects identified in LEAP Transportation Document 2009-B, as developed April 24, 2009.  The department shall provide annual status reports on December 15, 2009, and December 15, 2010, to the office of financial management and the transportation committees of the legislature regarding the projects receiving the grants.  It is the intent of the legislature to appropriate funds through the regional mobility grant program only for projects that will be completed on schedule.

      (7) $10,596,768 of the regional mobility grant program account--state appropriation must be obligated no later than December 31, 2010, and is provided solely for the following recommended contingency regional mobility grant projects identified in the 2009-11 omnibus transportation appropriations act, LEAP Transportation Document 2009-B, as developed April 24, 2009, as follows:

      (a) $4,000,000 is provided solely for the Rainier/Jackson transit priority corridor improvements;

      (b) $2,100,000 is provided solely for the state route number 522 west city limits to Northeast 180th stage 2A (91st Ave NE to west of 96th Ave NE) project; and

      (c) $4,496,768 is provided solely for the sound transit express bus expansion - Snohomish to King county project.

      (8) $300,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is provided solely for a transportation demand management program, developed by the Whatcom council of governments, to further reduce drive-alone trips and maximize the use of sustainable transportation choices.  The community-based program must focus on all trips, not only commute trips, by providing education, assistance, and incentives to four target audiences:  (a) Large work sites; (b) employees of businesses in downtown areas; (c) school children; and (d) residents of Bellingham.

      (((8))) (9) $130,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is provided solely to the department to distribute to support Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2072 (special needs transportation).

      (a) $80,000 of the amount provided in this subsection is provided solely for implementation of the work group related to federal requirements in section 1, chapter . . . (Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2072), Laws of 2009.

      (b) $50,000 of the amount provided in this subsection is provided solely to support the pilot project to be developed or implemented by the local coordinating coalition comprised of a single county, described in sections 9, 10, and 11, chapter . . . (Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2072), Laws of 2009.  The department shall assist the local coordinating coalition to seek funding sufficient to fully fund the pilot project from a variety of sources including, but not limited to, the regional transit authority serving the county, the regional transportation planning organization serving the county, and other appropriate state and federal agencies and grants.  Development or implementation of the pilot project is contingent on securing funding sufficient to fully fund the pilot project.

      (c) If Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2072 is not enacted by June 30, 2009, the amount provided in this subsection (((8))) (9) lapses.  If Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2072 is enacted by June 30, 2009, but a commitment from other sources to fully fund the pilot project described in (b) of this subsection has not been obtained by September 30, 2009, the amount provided in (b) of this subsection lapses.

      (((9))) (10) Funds provided for the commute trip reduction program may also be used for the growth and transportation efficiency center program.

      (((10))) (11) An affected urban growth area that has not previously implemented a commute trip reduction program is exempt from the requirements in RCW 70.94.527 if a solution to address the state highway deficiency that exceeds the person hours of delay threshold has been funded and is in progress during the 2009-11 fiscal biennium.

      (((11))) (12) $2,309,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is provided solely for the tri-county connection service for Island, Skagit, and Whatcom transit agencies.

(13) During the 2009-11 biennium, the department shall implement a pilot project that expands opportunities for private transportation providers' use of high occupancy vehicle lanes, transit-only lanes, and certain park and ride facilities.  The pilot project must establish that to receive grant funding from a program administered by the public transportation office of the department during the 2009-11 biennium, the local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located must be able to show that it has in place an application process for the reasonable use by private transportation providers of high occupancy vehicle lanes, transit-only lanes, and certain park and ride facilities that are regulated by the local jurisdiction.  If a private transportation provider clearly demonstrates that the local jurisdiction failed to consider an application in good faith, the department may not award the jurisdiction any grant funding.  Reasonable use exists if the private transportation provider has applied for the use of:  (a) High occupancy vehicle or transit-only lanes, and such use will not interfere with the safety of public transportation operations and not reduce the speed of the lanes more than five percent during peak hours; and (b) a park and ride lot (i) during peak hours at a lot that is below ninety percent capacity during peak hours or (ii) during off-peak hours only.  A transit agency may require that a private transportation provider enter into an agreement for use of the park and ride lot, and may include provisions to recover actual costs for the use of the lot and its related facilities.  For purposes of this subsection:  A "private transportation provider" means an auto transportation company regulated under chapter 81.68 RCW; a passenger charter carrier regulated under chapter 81.70 RCW; a private nonprofit transportation provider regulated under chapter 81.66 RCW; or a private employer transportation service provider; and "private employer transportation service" means regularly scheduled, fixed-route transportation service that is offered by an employer for the benefit of its employees.

Sec. 222.  2009 c 470 s 223 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-MARINE‑-PROGRAM X

Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account‑-State

      Appropriation.................................................................................................................................................................. (($400,592,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $425,922,000

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

      (1) (($53,110,560)) $78,754,952 of the Puget Sound ferry operations account--state appropriation is provided solely for auto ferry vessel operating fuel in the 2009-11 fiscal biennium.  This appropriation is contingent upon the enactment of sections 716 and 701 of this act.  All fuel purchased by the Washington state ferries at Harbor Island truck terminal for the operation of the Washington state ferries diesel powered vessels must be a minimum of five percent biodiesel blend so long as the per gallon price of diesel containing a five percent biodiesel blend level does not exceed the per gallon price of diesel by more than five percent.

      (2) To protect the waters of Puget Sound, the department shall investigate nontoxic alternatives to fuel additives and other commercial products that are used to operate, maintain, and preserve vessels.

      (3) If, after the department's review of fares and pricing policies, the department proposes a fuel surcharge, the department must evaluate other cost savings and fuel price stabilization strategies that would be implemented before the imposition of a fuel surcharge. The department shall report to the legislature and transportation commission on its progress of implementing new fuel forecasting and budgeting practices, price hedging contracts for fuel purchases, and fuel conservation strategies by November 30, 2010.

      (4) The department shall strive to significantly reduce the number of injuries suffered by Washington state ferries employees.  By December 15, 2009, the department shall submit to the office of financial management and the transportation committees of the legislature its implementation plan to reduce such injuries.

      (5) The department shall continue to provide service to Sidney, British Columbia.  The department may place a Sidney terminal departure surcharge on fares for out of state residents riding the Washington state ferry route that runs between Anacortes, Washington and Sidney, British Columbia, if the cost for landing/license fee, taxes, and additional amounts charged for docking are in excess of $280,000 CDN.  The surcharge must be limited to recovering amounts above $280,000 CDN.

      (6) The department shall analyze operational solutions to enhance service on the Bremerton to Seattle ferry run.  The Washington state ferries shall report its analysis to the transportation committees of the legislature by December 1, 2009.

      (7) The office of financial management budget instructions require agencies to recast enacted budgets into activities.  The Washington state ferries shall include a greater level of detail in its 2011-13 omnibus transportation appropriations act request, as determined jointly by the office of financial management, the Washington state ferries, and the legislative transportation committees.

      (8) (($3,000,000)) $4,794,000 of the Puget Sound ferry operations account--state appropriation is provided solely for commercial insurance for ferry assets.  The office of financial management, after consultation with the transportation committees of the legislature, must present a business plan for the Washington state ferry system's insurance coverage to the 2010 legislature.  The business plan must include a cost-benefit analysis of Washington state ferries' current commercial insurance purchased for ferry assets and a review of self-insurance for noncatastrophic events.

      (9) $1,100,000 of the Puget Sound ferry operations account--state appropriation is provided solely for a marketing program.  The department shall present a marketing program proposal to the transportation committees of the legislature during the 2010 legislative session before implementing this program.  Of this amount, $10,000 is for the city of Port Townsend and $10,000 is for the town of Coupeville for mitigation expenses related to only one vessel operating on the Port Townsend/Keystone ferry route.   The moneys provided to the city of Port Townsend and town of Coupeville are not contingent upon the required marketing proposal.

      (10) $350,000 of the Puget Sound ferry operations account--state appropriation is provided solely for two extra trips per day during the summer of 2009 season, beyond the current schedule, on the Port Townsend/Keystone route.

      (11) When purchasing uniforms that are required by collective bargaining agreements, the department shall contract with the lowest cost provider.

      (12) The legislature finds that measuring the performance of Washington state ferries requires the measurement of quality, timeliness, and unit cost of services delivered to customers.  Consequently, the department must develop a set of metrics that measure that performance and report to the transportation committees of the legislature and to the office of financial management on the development of these measurements along with recommendations to the 2010 legislature on which measurements must become a part of the next omnibus transportation appropriations act.

      (13) As a priority task, the department is directed to propose a comprehensive incident and accident investigation policy and appropriate procedures, and to provide the proposal to the legislature by November 1, 2009, using existing resources and staff expertise.  In addition to consulting with ferry system unions and the United States coast guard, the Washington state ferries is encouraged to solicit independent outside expertise on incident and accident investigation best practices as they may be found in other organizations with a similar concern for marine safety.  It is the intent of the legislature to enact the policies into law and to publish that law and procedures as a manual for Washington state ferries' accident/incident investigations.  Until that time, the Washington state ferry system must exercise particular diligence to assure that any incident or accident investigations are conducted within the spirit of the guidelines of this act.  The proposed policy must contain, at a minimum:

      (a) The definition of an incident and an accident and the type of investigation that is required by both types of events;

      (b) The process for appointing an investigating officer or officers and a description of the authorities and responsibilities of the investigating officer or officers.  The investigating officer or officers must:

      (i) Have the appropriate training and experience as determined by the policy;

      (ii) Not have been involved in the incident or accident so as to avoid any conflict of interest;

      (iii) Have full access to all persons, records, and relevant organizations that may have information about or may have contributed to, directly or indirectly, the incident or accident under investigation, in compliance with any affected employee's or employees' respective collective bargaining agreement and state laws and rules regarding public disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW;

      (iv) Be provided with, if requested by the investigating officer or officers, appropriate outside technical expertise; and

      (v) Be provided with staff and legal support by the Washington state ferries as may be appropriate to the type of investigation;

      (c) The process of working with the affected employee or employees in accordance with the employee's or employees' respective collective bargaining agreement and the appropriate union officials, within protocols afforded to all public employees;

      (d) The process by which the United States coast guard is kept informed of, interacts with, and reviews the investigation;

      (e) The process for review, approval, and implementation of any approved recommendations within the department; and

      (f) The process for keeping the public informed of the investigation and its outcomes, in compliance with any affected employee's or employees' respective collective bargaining agreement and state laws and rules regarding public disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW.

(14) $7,300,000 of the Puget Sound ferry operations account--state appropriation is provided solely for the purposes of travel time associated with Washington state ferries employees.  However, if Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 3209 (managing costs of ferry system) is enacted by June 30, 2010, containing an appropriation for purposes of travel time associated with Washington state ferries employees, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

      (15) $50,000 of the Puget Sound ferry operations account--state appropriation is provided solely to implement a mechanism to report on-time performance statistics.

      (a) The department shall conduct a study to identify process changes that would improve on-time performance on a route-by-route basis.  The study must include looking into the slowing down of vessels for fuel economy purposes and touch-and-go sailings on peak runs.  The department shall report its findings to the transportation committees of the senate and house of representatives by December 1, 2010.

      (b) The department shall, by November 1, 2010, report to the transportation committees of the legislature statistics regarding its on-time arrival and departure status on a route-by-route and month-by-month basis, as well as an annual route-by-route and systemwide basis, weighted by the number of customers on each sailing and distinguishing peak period on-time performance.  The statistics must include reasons for any delays over ten minutes from the scheduled time.  The statistics must be prominently displayed on the Washington state ferries' web site.  Each Washington state ferries vessel and terminal must prominently display the statistics as they relate to their specific route.

      (16) The department shall investigate outsourcing the call center functions planned for the ferry reservation system and report its findings to the transportation committees of the senate and house of representatives by December 15, 2010.

      (17) By July 1, 2010, the department shall provide to the governor and the transportation committees of the senate and house of representatives a listing of all benefits that Washington state ferries union employees receive that other state employees do not traditionally receive.  The listing must include any costs associated with these benefits.

Sec. 223.  2009 c 470 s 224 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-RAIL‑-PROGRAM Y--OPERATING

Multimodal Transportation Account‑-State

      Appropriation.................................................................................................................................................................... (($34,933,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $37,371,000

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

      (1) (($29,091,000)) $31,591,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is provided solely for the Amtrak service contract and Talgo maintenance contract associated with providing and maintaining the state-supported passenger rail service.  Upon completion of the rail platform project in the city of Stanwood, the department shall provide daily Amtrak Cascades service to the city.

      (2) Amtrak Cascade runs may not be eliminated.

      (3) The department shall begin planning for a third roundtrip Cascades train between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. by 2010.

Sec. 224.  2009 c 470 s 225 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-LOCAL PROGRAMS‑-PROGRAM Z‑-OPERATING

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation........................................................................................................................... (($8,739,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $8,621,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-Federal Appropriation....................................................................................................................... (($2,567,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $2,545,000

      TOTAL APPROPRIATION............................................................................................................................................. (($11,306,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                        $11,166,000

TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES‑-CAPITAL

Sec. 301.  2009 c 470 s 302 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION BOARD

Rural Arterial Trust Account‑-State Appropriation................................................................................................................ (($51,000,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $73,000,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation................................................................................................................................ $1,048,000

County Arterial Preservation Account‑-State

      Appropriation.......................................................................................................................................................................... $31,400,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION...................................................................................................................................... (($83,448,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $105,448,000

 

      The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1) $1,048,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation may be used for county ferry projects as developed pursuant to RCW 47.56.725(4).

      (2) The appropriations in this section include funding to counties to assist them in efforts to recover from federally declared emergencies, by providing capitalization advances and local match for federal emergency funding as determined by the county road administration board.  The county road administration board shall specifically identify any such selected projects and shall include information concerning such selected projects in its next annual report to the legislature.

(3) $22,000,000 of the rural arterial trust account--state appropriation is provided solely for additional grants for county road projects as approved by the county road administration board.

Sec. 302.  2009 c 470 s 303 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD

Small City Pavement and Sidewalk Account‑-State

      Appropriation...................................................................................................................................................................... (($5,779,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $3,927,000

Urban Arterial Trust Account‑-State Appropriation............................................................................................................. (($122,400,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $123,900,000

Transportation Improvement Account‑-State

      Appropriation.................................................................................................................................................................... (($85,643,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $81,643,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION.................................................................................................................................... (($213,822,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $209,470,000

      The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1) The transportation improvement account--state appropriation includes up to $7,143,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.26.500.

      (2) The urban arterial trust account--state appropriation includes up to (($15,000,000)) $7,143,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.26.420.

Sec. 303.  2009 c 470 s 306 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-IMPROVEMENTS‑-PROGRAM I

Multimodal Transportation Account--State

      Appropriation............................................................................................................................................................................. (($1,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                                $98,000

Transportation Partnership Account‑-State

      Appropriation............................................................................................................................................................... (($1,723,834,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                    $1,665,644,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation......................................................................................................................... (($80,735,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $85,534,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-Federal Appropriation................................................................................................................... (($410,341,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $570,107,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-Private/Local

      Appropriation.................................................................................................................................................................... (($65,494,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $70,714,000

Special Category C Account‑-State Appropriation.................................................................................................................. (($24,549,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $25,221,000

Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account)‑-State

      Appropriation.................................................................................................................................................................. (($703,708,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $713,205,000

Freight Mobility Multimodal Account--State

      Appropriation...................................................................................................................................................................... (($4,422,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $4,574,000

Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account--State

      Appropriation......................................................................................................................................................................... (($788,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $789,000

 State Route Number 520 Corridor Account--State

      Appropriation.................................................................................................................................................................. (($106,000,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $231,763,000

State Route Number 520 Civil Penalties Account--State

      Appropriation............................................................................................................................................................................ $1,190,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION................................................................................................................................. (($3,119,872,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                    $3,368,839,000

      The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1) Except as provided otherwise in this section, the entire transportation 2003 account (nickel account) appropriation and the entire transportation partnership account appropriation are provided solely for the projects and activities as listed by fund, project, and amount in LEAP Transportation Document ((2009-1)) 2010-1 as developed ((April 24, 2009)) March 8, 2010, Program - Highway Improvement Program (I).  However, limited transfers of specific line-item project appropriations may occur between projects for those amounts listed subject to the conditions and limitations in section 603 of this act.

      (2) ((As a result of economic changes since the initial development of the improvement program budget for the 2009-11 fiscal biennium, the department has received bids on construction contracts over the last several months that are favorable with respect to current estimates of project costs.  National economic forecasts indicate that inflationary pressures are likely to remain lower than previously expected for the next several years.  As a result, the nominal project cost totals shown in LEAP Transportation Document 2009-1 in aggregate for the 2009-11 fiscal biennium and the 2011-13 fiscal biennium are expected to exceed the likely amount necessary to deliver the projects listed within those biennia by $63,500,000 in the 2009-11 fiscal biennium and $52,700,000 in the 2011-13 fiscal biennium.  The appropriations provided in this section for the projects in those biennia are therefore $63,500,000 less in the 2009-11 fiscal biennium and $52,700,000 less in the 2011-13 fiscal biennium than the aggregate total of project costs listed.  It is the intent of the legislature that the department shall deliver the projects listed in LEAP Transportation Document 2009-1 within the time, scope, and budgets identified in that document, provided that the prices of commodities used in transportation projects do not differ significantly from those assumed for the 2009-11 and 2011-13 fiscal biennia in the March 2009 forecast of the economic and revenue forecast council.

      (3) $162,900,000)) $163,385,000 of the transportation partnership account--state appropriation and (($106,000,000)) $231,763,000 of the state route number 520 corridor account--state appropriation are provided solely for the state route number 520 bridge replacement and HOV project.  The department shall submit an application for the eastside transit and HOV project to the supplemental discretionary grant program for regionally significant projects as provided in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  ((Eastside state route number 520 improvements shall be designed and constructed to accommodate a future full interchange at 124th Avenue Northeast.  Concurrent with the eastside transit and HOV project, the department shall conduct engineering design of a full interchange at 124th Avenue Northeast.  The amount provided in this subsection from the state route number 520 corridor account--state appropriation is contingent on the enactment of (a) Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2211 and (b) either Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2326 or other legislation authorizing bonds for the state route number 520 corridor projects.  If the conditions of this subsection are not satisfied, the state route number 520 corridor account--state appropriation shall lapse.

      (4))) (3) As required under section 305(6), chapter 518, Laws of 2007, the department shall report by January 2010 to the transportation committees of the legislature on the findings of the King county noise reduction solutions pilot project.

      (((5))) (4) Funding allocated for mitigation costs is provided solely for the purpose of project impact mitigation, and shall not be used to develop or otherwise participate in the environmental assessment process.

      (((6))) (5) The department shall apply for surface transportation program (STP) enhancement funds to be expended in lieu of or in addition to state funds for eligible costs of projects in Programs I and P including, but not limited to, the SR 518, SR 520, Columbia river crossing, and Alaskan Way viaduct projects.

      (((7))) (6) The department shall, on a quarterly basis beginning July 1, 2009, provide to the office of financial management and the legislature reports providing the status on each active project funded in part or whole by the transportation 2003 account (nickel account) or the transportation partnership account.  Funding provided at a programmatic level for transportation partnership account and transportation 2003 account (nickel account) projects relating to bridge rail, guard rail, fish passage barrier removal, and roadside safety projects should be reported on a programmatic basis.  Projects within this programmatic level funding should be completed on a priority basis and scoped to be completed within the current programmatic budget.  ((The department shall work with the office of financial management and the transportation committees of the legislature to agree on report formatting and elements.  Elements must include, but not be limited to, project scope, schedule, and costs.  For)) Report formatting and elements must be consistent with the October 2009 quarterly project report.  On a representative sample of new construction contracts valued at fifteen million dollars or more, the department must also use an earned value method of project monitoring.  ((The department shall also provide the information required under this subsection on a quarterly basis via the transportation executive information systems (TEIS).

      (8))) (7) The transportation 2003 account (nickel account)--state appropriation includes up to (($628,000,000)) $653,630,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.861.

      (((9))) (8) The transportation partnership account--state appropriation includes up to (($1,360,528,000)) $1,347,939,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.873.

      (((10))) (9) The special category C account--state appropriation includes up to (($22,127,000)) $25,221,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.812.

      (((11))) (10) The motor vehicle account--state appropriation includes up to (($31,500,000)) $43,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.843.

(11) The state route number 520 corridor account--state appropriation includes up to $231,763,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.879.

      (12) The department must prepare a tolling study for the Columbia river crossing project.  While conducting the study, the department must coordinate with the Oregon department of transportation to perform the following activities:

      (a) Evaluate the potential diversion of traffic from Interstate 5 to other parts of the transportation system when tolls are implemented on Interstate 5 in the vicinity of the Columbia river;

      (b) Evaluate the most advanced tolling technology to maintain travel time speed and reliability for users of the Interstate 5 bridge;

      (c) Evaluate available active traffic management technology to determine the most effective options for technology that could maintain travel time speed and reliability on the Interstate 5 bridge;

      (d) Confer with the project sponsor's council, as well as local and regional governing bodies adjacent to the Interstate 5 Columbia river crossing corridor and the Interstate 205 corridor regarding the implementation of tolls, the impacts that the implementation of tolls might have on the operation of the corridors, the diversion of traffic to local streets, and potential mitigation measures;

      (e) Regularly report to the Washington transportation commission regarding the progress of the study for the purpose of guiding the commission's potential toll setting on the facility;

      (f) Research and evaluate options for a potential toll-setting framework between the Oregon and Washington transportation commissions;

      (g) Conduct public work sessions and open houses to provide information to citizens, including users of the bridge and business and freight interests, regarding implementation of tolls on the Interstate 5 and to solicit citizen views on the following items:

      (i) Funding a portion of the Columbia river crossing project with tolls;

      (ii) Implementing variable tolling as a way to reduce congestion on the facility; and

      (iii) Tolling Interstate 205 separately as a management tool for the broader state and regional transportation system; and

      (h) Provide a report to the governor and the legislature by January 2010.

      (13)(a) By January 2010, the department must prepare a traffic and revenue study for Interstate 405 in King county and Snohomish county that includes funding for improvements and high occupancy toll lanes, as defined in RCW 47.56.401, for traffic management.  The department must develop a plan to operate up to two high occupancy toll lanes in each direction on Interstate 405.

      (b) For the facility listed in (a) of this subsection, the department must:

      (i) Confer with the mayors and city councils of jurisdictions in the vicinity of the project regarding the implementation of high occupancy toll lanes and the impacts that the implementation of these high occupancy toll lanes might have on the operation of the corridor and adjacent local streets;

      (ii) Conduct public work sessions and open houses to provide information to citizens regarding implementation of high occupancy toll lanes and to solicit citizen views;

      (iii) Regularly report to the Washington transportation commission regarding the progress of the study for the purpose of guiding the commission's toll setting on the facility; and

      (iv) Provide a report to the governor and the legislature by January 2010.

      (14)(( $9,199,985)) $6,488,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation ((is)) and $5,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation are provided solely for project 100224I, ((as identified in the LEAP transportation document in subsection (1) of this section:)) US 2 high priority safety project.  Expenditure of these funds is for safety projects on state route number 2 between Monroe and Gold Bar, which may include median rumble strips, traffic cameras, and electronic message signs.

      (15) Expenditures for the state route number 99 Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project must be made in conformance with Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5768.

      (16) The department shall conduct a public outreach process to identify and respond to community concerns regarding the Belfair bypass.  The process must include representatives from Mason county, the legislature, area businesses, and community members.  The department shall use this process to consider and develop design alternatives that alter the project's scope so that the community's needs are met within the project budget.  The department shall provide a report on the process and outcomes to the legislature by June 30, 2010.

      (17) The legislature is committed to the timely completion of R8A which supports the construction of sound transit's east link.  Following the completion of the independent analysis of the methodologies to value the reversible lanes on Interstate 90 which may be used for high capacity transit as directed in section 204 of this act, the department shall complete the process of negotiations with sound transit.  Such agreement shall be completed no later than December 1, 2009.

      (18) $250,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the design and construction of a right turn lane to improve visibility and traffic flow on state route number 195 and Cheney-Spokane Road (project L1000001).

      (19) (($846,700)) $730,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation and (($17,280)) $16,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation are provided solely for the Westview school noise wall (project WESTV).

      (20) (($1,360)) $2,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation and (($35,786)) $131,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation are provided solely for interchange design and planning work on US 12 at A Street and Tank Farm Road (project PASCO).

      (21) (($20,011,125)) $21,566,000 of the transportation partnership account--state appropriation, (($2,550)) $26,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation, (($30,003,473)) $30,000,000 of the motor vehicle account--private/local appropriation, and (($1,482,066)) $4,334,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation are provided solely for project 400506A, the I-5/Columbia river crossing/Vancouver project.  The funding described in this subsection includes a (($30,003,473)) $30,000,000 contribution from the state of Oregon.

      (22) It is important that the public and policymakers have accurate and timely access to information related to the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project as it proceeds to, and during, the construction of all aspects of the project including, but not limited to, information regarding costs, schedules, contracts, project status, and neighborhood impacts.  Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature that the state, city, and county departments of transportation establish a single source of accountability for integration, coordination, tracking, and information of all requisite components of the replacement project, which must include, at a minimum:

      (a) A master schedule of all subprojects included in the full replacement project or program; and

      (b) A single point of contact for the public, media, stakeholders, and other interested parties.

      (23) ((The state route number 520 corridor account--state appropriation includes up to $106,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2326 or in legislation authorizing bonds for the state route number 520 corridor projects.  If Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2326, or legislation authorizing bonds for the state route number 520 corridor projects, is not enacted by June 30, 2009, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.

      (24))) The department shall evaluate a potential deep bore culvert for the state route number 305/Bjorgen creek fish barrier project identified as project 330514A in LEAP Transportation Document ALL PROJECTS 2009-2, as developed April 24, 2009.  The department shall evaluate whether a deep bore culvert will be a less costly alternative than a traditional culvert since a traditional culvert would require extensive road detours during construction.

      (((25))) (24) Project number 330215A in the LEAP transportation document described in subsection (1) of this section is expanded to include safety and congestion improvements from the Key Peninsula Highway to the vicinity of Purdy.  The department shall consult with the Washington traffic safety commission to ensure that this project includes improvements at intersections and along the roadway to reduce the frequency and severity of collisions related to roadway conditions and traffic congestion.

      (((26) $10,600,000)) (25) $8,890,000 of the transportation partnership account--state appropriation is provided solely for project 109040Q, the Interstate 90 Two Way Transit and HOV Improvements--Stage 2 and 3 project, as indicated in the LEAP transportation document referenced in subsection (1) of this section.  ((Funds shall be used solely for preliminary engineering on stages 2 and 3 of this project.

      (27))) (26) The department shall continue to work with the local partners in developing transportation solutions necessary for the economic growth in the Red Mountain American Viticulture Area of Benton county.

      (((28))) (27) For highway construction projects where the department considers agricultural lands of long-term commercial significance, as defined in RCW 36.70A.030, in reviewing and selecting sites to meet environmental mitigation requirements under the national environmental policy act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4321 et seq.) and the state environmental policy act (chapter 43.21C RCW), the department shall, to the greatest extent possible, consider using public land first.  If public lands are not available that meet the required environmental mitigation needs, the department may use other sites while making every effort to avoid any net loss of agricultural lands that have a designation of long-term commercial significance.

      (((29))) (28) Within the motor vehicle account--state appropriation and motor vehicle account--federal appropriation, the department may transfer funds between programs I and P, except for funds that are otherwise restricted in this act.

      (((30))) (29) Within the amounts provided in this section, $200,000 of the transportation partnership account--state appropriation is provided solely for the department to prepare a comprehensive tolling study of the state route number 167 corridor to determine the feasibility of administering tolls within the corridor, identified as project number 316718A in the LEAP transportation document described in subsection (1) of this section.  The department shall report to the joint transportation committee by September 30, 2010.  The department shall regularly report to the Washington transportation commission regarding the progress of the study for the purpose of guiding the commission's potential toll setting on the facility.  The elements of the study must include, at a minimum:

      (a) The potential for value pricing to generate revenues for needed transportation facilities within the corridor;

      (b) Maximizing the efficient operation of the corridor; and

      (c) Economic considerations for future system investments.

      (((31))) (30) Within the amounts provided in this section, $200,000 of the transportation partnership account--state appropriation is provided solely for the department to prepare a comprehensive tolling study of the state route number 509 corridor to determine the feasibility of administering tolls within the corridor, identified as project number 850901F in the LEAP transportation document described in subsection (1) of this section.  The department shall report to the joint transportation committee by September 30, 2010.  The department shall regularly report to the Washington transportation commission regarding the progress of the study for the purpose of guiding the commission's potential toll setting on the facility.  The elements of the study must include, at a minimum:

      (a) The potential for value pricing to generate revenues for needed transportation facilities within the corridor;

      (b) Maximizing the efficient operation of the corridor; and

      (c) Economic considerations for future system investments.

      (((32))) (31) Within the amounts provided in this section, $28,000,000 of the transportation partnership account--state appropriation is for project 600010A, as identified in the LEAP transportation document in subsection (1) of this section:  NSC-North Spokane corridor design and right-of-way - new alignment.  Expenditure of these funds is for preliminary engineering and right-of-way purchasing to prepare for four lanes to be built from where existing construction ends at Francis Avenue for three miles to the Spokane river.  Additionally, any savings realized on project 600001A, as identified in the LEAP transportation document in subsection (1) of this section:  US 395/NSC-Francis Avenue to Farwell Road - New Alignment, must be applied to project 600010A.

      (((33))) (32) $400,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the department to conduct a state route number 2 route development plan (project L2000016) that will identify essential improvements needed between the port of Everett/Naval station and approaching the state route number 9 interchange near the city of Snohomish.

      (((34))) (33) If the SR 26 - Intersection and Illumination Improvements are not completed by June 30, 2009, the department shall ensure that the improvements are completed as soon as practicable after June 30, 2009, and shall submit monthly progress reports on the improvements beginning July 1, 2009.

      (((35))) (34) $200,000 of the transportation partnership account--state appropriation, identified on project number 400506A in the LEAP transportation document described in subsection (1) of this section, is provided solely for the department to work with the department of archaeology and historic preservation to ensure that the cultural resources investigation is properly conducted on the Columbia river crossing project.  This project must be conducted with active archaeological management and result in one report that spans the single cultural area in Oregon and Washington.  Additionally, the department shall establish a scientific peer review of independent archaeologists that are knowledgeable about the region and its cultural resources.

      (((36))) (35) The department shall work with the department of archaeology and historic preservation to ensure that the cultural resources investigation is properly conducted on all mega-highway projects and large ferry terminal projects.  These projects must be conducted with active archaeological management.  Additionally, the department shall establish a scientific peer review of independent archaeologists that are knowledgeable about the region and its cultural resources.

      (((37))) (36) Within the amounts provided in this section, $1,500,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for necessary work along the south side of SR 532, identified as project number 053255C in the LEAP transportation document described in subsection (1) of this section.

      (((38))) (37) $10,000,000 of the transportation partnership account--state appropriation is provided solely for the Spokane street viaduct portion of project 809936Z, SR 99/Alaskan Way Viaduct – Replacement project as indicated in the LEAP transportation document referenced in subsection (1) of this section.

      (((39))) (38) The department shall conduct a public outreach process to identify and respond to community concerns regarding the portion of John's Creek Road that connects state route number 3 and state route number 101.  The process must include representatives from Mason county, the legislature, area businesses, and community members.  The department shall use this process to consider, develop, and design a project scope so that the community's needs are met for the lowest cost.  The department shall provide a report on the process and outcomes to the legislature by June 30, 2010.

      (((40))) (39) The department shall apply for the competitive portion of federal transit administration funds for eligible transit-related costs of the state route number 520 bridge replacement and HOV project and the Columbia river crossing project.  The federal funds described in this subsection must not include those federal transit administration funds distributed by formula.  The department shall provide a report regarding this effort to the legislature by January 1, 2010.

(40) $5,500,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation is provided solely for the Alaskan Way Viaduct - Automatic Shutdown project, identified as project L1000034.

      (41) $2,244,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation and $122,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation are provided solely for the US 12/Nine Mile Hill to Woodward Canyon Vic -Build New Highway project, identified as project 501210T.

      (42) $790,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation is provided solely for the Express Lanes System Concept Study project, identified as project 800020A.  As part of this project, the department shall prepare a comprehensive tolling study of the Interstate 5 express lanes to determine the feasibility of administering tolls within the corridor.  The department shall regularly report to the Washington transportation commission regarding the progress of the study.  The elements of the study must include, at a minimum:

      (i) The potential for value pricing to generate revenues for needed transportation facilities;

      (ii) Maximizing the efficient operation of the corridor;

      (iii) Economic considerations for future system investments; and

      (iv) An analysis of the impacts to the regional transportation system.

      (b) The department shall submit a final report on the study to the joint transportation committee by June 30, 2011.

      (43) Any redistributed federal funds received by the department must, to the greatest extent possible, be first applied to offset planned expenditures of state funds, and second to offset planned expenditures of federal funds, on projects as identified in the LEAP transportation documents described in this act.  If the redistributed federal funds cannot be used in this manner, the department must consult with the joint transportation committee prior to obligating any redistributed federal funds.

      (44) $226,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation and $9,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation are provided solely for the SR 16/Rosedale Street NW Vicinity - Frontage Road project (301639C).  These funds must not be expended before an agreement stating that the city of Gig Harbor will take ownership of the road has been signed.  The frontage road must be built for driving speeds of no more than thirty-five miles per hour.

      (45) The department shall work with the Washington state transportation commission, the Oregon state department of transportation, and the Oregon state transportation commission to analyze and review potential options for a bistate, toll setting framework.  As part of the analysis, the department shall undertake the following actions:  Review statutory provisions and the governance structures of toll facilities in the United States that are located within two or more states; review relevant federal law regarding transportation facilities that are located within two or more states; consult with the state treasurers in Washington and Oregon regarding the appropriate structure for the issuance of debt for toll facilities that are located within two states; report findings and recommendations to the Columbia river project sponsor's council by October 1, 2010; and provide a final report to the governor and the legislature by June 30, 2011.

      (46) $750,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for improvements from Allan Road to state route number 12 (501207Z).

      (47) $500,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for a traffic signal at the intersection of state route number 7 and state route number 702 (300738A).

      (48) $750,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for environmental work on the Belfair Bypass (project 300344C).

      (49) The legislature finds that state route number 522 corridor provides an important link between Interstates 5 and 405 and will be impacted by diversion from tolling elsewhere in the region.  State route number 522 must be reviewed as part of the scoping work conducted under section 220(4) of this act.  As such, the legislature intends to provide additional funding for the corridor as a priority in the next revenue package.  The state will work with the affected cities and the federal government to secure the necessary resources to address the needs of this critical corridor.

      (50) $500,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the US 12/SR 122/Mossyrock - Intersection project (401212R) for safety improvements.

      (51) $200,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation is provided solely for project US 97A/North of Wenatchee - Wildlife Fence (209790B), and an offsetting reduction is anticipated in the 2011-13 biennium.

      (52) If a planned roundabout in the vicinity of state route number 526 and 40th Avenue West would divert commercial traffic onto neighborhood streets, the department may not proceed with improvements at state route number 526 and 84th Street SW until the traffic impacts in the vicinity of state route number 526 and 40th Avenue West are addressed.

      (53) The department shall conduct a collision analysis corridor study on state route number 167 from milepost 0 to milepost 5 and report to the transportation committees of the legislature on the analysis results by December 1, 2010.

      (54) $2,600,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation is provided solely for the ITS Advanced Traveler Information System project in Whatcom county (100589B).

      (55) $900,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation is provided solely for the US 97/Cameron Lake Road intersection improvements project in Okanogan county (209700W).

      (56) $400,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation and $100,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation are provided solely for the SR 9/SR 204 Intersection Improvement project (L2000040).

      (57) The legislature finds that the state route number 12 widening from state route number 124 to Walla Walla is an important east-west corridor in the southeast region of the state.  Widening the highway to four lanes will increase safety and improve freight mobility.  Therefore, the legislature intends for the department to use up to two million dollars in future redistributed federal obligation authority that may be received by the department for right-of-way purchase for the US 12/Nine Mile Hill to Woodward Canyon Vicinity - Phase 7-A project (501210T).

Sec. 304.  2009 c 470 s 307 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-PRESERVATION‑-PROGRAM P

Transportation Partnership Account‑-State

      Appropriation.................................................................................................................................................................. (($103,077,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $75,305,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation......................................................................................................................... (($88,142,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $96,884,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-Federal Appropriation................................................................................................................... (($524,954,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $556,705,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-Private/Local Appropriation.............................................................................................................. (($6,417,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $18,768,000

Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account)‑-State

      Appropriation...................................................................................................................................................................... (($7,237,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $6,328,000

Puyallup Tribal Settlement Account--State

      Appropriation...................................................................................................................................................................... (($6,500,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $6,636,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION.................................................................................................................................... (($736,327,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $760,626,000

      The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1) Except as provided otherwise in this section, the entire transportation 2003 account (nickel account) appropriation and the entire transportation partnership account appropriation are provided solely for the projects and activities as listed by fund, project, and amount in LEAP Transportation Document ((2009-1)) 2010-1 as developed ((April 24, 2009)) March 8, 2010, Program - Highway Preservation Program (P).  However, limited transfers of specific line-item project appropriations may occur between projects for those amounts listed subject to the conditions and limitations in section 603 of this act.

      (2) (($544,639)) $542,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation and (($455,361)) $453,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation are provided solely for project 602110F, ((as identified in the LEAP transportation document in subsection (1) of this section:)) SR 21/Keller ferry boat - Preservation.  Funds are provided solely for preservation work on the existing vessel, the Martha S.

      (3) The department shall apply for surface transportation program (STP) enhancement funds to be expended in lieu of or in addition to state funds for eligible costs of projects in Programs I and P.

      (4) (($6,500,000)) $6,636,000 of the Puyallup tribal settlement account--state appropriation is provided solely for ((mitigation)) costs associated with the Murray Morgan/11th Street bridge ((demolition.  The department may negotiate with the city of Tacoma for the purpose of transferring ownership of the Murray Morgan/11th Street bridge to the city.  If the city agrees to accept ownership of the bridge, the department)) project.  The city of Tacoma may use the Puyallup tribal settlement account appropriation and other appropriated funds for bridge rehabilitation, bridge replacement, bridge demolition, and related mitigation.  The department's participation, including prior expenditures, may not exceed (($39,953,000)) $40,270,000.  ((Funds may not be expended unless)) The city of Tacoma ((agrees to take)) has taken ownership of the bridge in its entirety, and ((provides that)) the payment of these funds extinguishes any real or implied agreements regarding future bridge expenditures.

      (5) The department and the city of Tacoma must present to the legislature an agreement on the timing of the transfer of ownership of the Murray Morgan/11th Street bridge and any additional necessary state funding required to achieve the transfer and rehabilitation of the bridge by January 1, 2010.

      (6) The department shall, on a quarterly basis beginning July 1, 2009, provide to the office of financial management and the legislature reports providing the status on each active project funded in part or whole by the transportation 2003 account (nickel account) or the transportation partnership account.  Funding provided at a programmatic level for transportation partnership account projects relating to seismic bridges should be reported on a programmatic basis.  Projects within this programmatic level funding should be completed on a priority basis and scoped to be completed within the current programmatic budget.  The department shall work with the office of financial management and the transportation committees of the legislature to agree on report formatting and elements.  Elements must include, but not be limited to, project scope, schedule, and costs.  For new construction contracts valued at fifteen million dollars or more, the department must also use an earned value method of project monitoring.  The department shall also provide the information required under this subsection on a quarterly basis via the transportation executive information systems (TEIS).

      (7) The department of transportation shall continue to implement the lowest life cycle cost planning approach to pavement management throughout the state to encourage the most effective and efficient use of pavement preservation funds.  Emphasis should be placed on increasing the number of roads addressed on time and reducing the number of roads past due.

      (8)(a) The department shall conduct an analysis of state highway pavement replacement needs for the next ten years.  The report must  include:

      (i) The current backlog of asphalt and concrete pavement preservation projects;

      (ii) The level of investment needed to reduce or eliminate the backlog and resume the lowest life-cycle cost;

      (iii) Strategies for addressing the recent rapid escalation of asphalt prices, including alternatives to using hot mix asphalt;

      (iv) Criteria for determining which type of pavement will be used for specific projects, including annualized cost per mile, traffic volume per lane mile, and heavy truck traffic volume per lane mile; and

      (v) The use of recycled asphalt and concrete in state highway construction and the effect on highway pavement replacement needs.

      (b) Additionally, the department shall work with the department of ecology, the county road administration board, and the transportation improvement board to explore and explain the potential use of permeable asphalt and concrete pavement in state highway construction as an alternative method of storm water mitigation and the potential effects on highway pavement replacement needs.

      (c) The department shall submit the report to the office of financial management and the transportation committees of the legislature by ((December)) September 1, 2010, in order to inform the development of the 2011-13 omnibus transportation appropriations act.

      (9) (($1,722)) $299,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation, (($9,608,115)) $23,425,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation, and (($272,141)) $373,000 of the transportation partnership account--state appropriation are provided solely for the SR 104/Hood Canal bridge - replace east half project, identified as project 310407B in the LEAP transportation document described in subsection (1) of this section.

      (10) Within the motor vehicle account--state appropriation and motor vehicle account--federal appropriation, the department may transfer funds between programs I and P, except for funds that are otherwise restricted in this act.

      (11) Within the amounts provided in this section, $1,510,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely to complete the rehabilitation of the SR 532/84th Avenue NW bridge deck.

      (12) (($1,500,000)) $1,440,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation ((is)) and $60,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation are provided solely for the environmental impact statement and preliminary planning for the replacement of the state route number 9 Snohomish river bridge (project L2000018).

(13) $12,503,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation and $497,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation are provided solely for the SR 410/Nile Valley Landslide - Establish Interim Detour project (541002R).

      (14) $4,239,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation and $662,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation are provided solely for the SR 410/Nile Valley Landslide - Reconstruct Route project (541002T).

      (15) Any redistributed federal funds received by the department must, to the greatest extent possible, be first applied to offset planned expenditures of state funds, and second, to offset planned expenditures of federal funds, on projects as identified in the LEAP transportation documents described in this act.  If the redistributed federal funds cannot be used in this manner, the department must consult with the joint transportation committee prior to obligating any redistributed federal funds.

      (16) The legislature anticipates a report in September 2010 that will outline the department's recommendation for developing a Keller Ferry replacement at the lowest cost.  The legislature supports the request to the federal government for federal aid for a replacement vessel and intends to provide reasonable matching amounts as necessary.

      (17) $2,100,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation is provided solely for the SR 21/Kettle River to Malo paving project in Ferry county (602117A).

Sec. 305.  2009 c 470 s 308 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRAFFIC OPERATIONS‑-PROGRAM Q‑-CAPITAL

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation........................................................................................................................... (($6,394,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $8,158,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-Federal Appropriation....................................................................................................................... (($9,262,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $18,037,000

Motor Vehicle Account--Private/Local Appropriation...................................................................................................................... $173,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION...................................................................................................................................... (($15,656,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $26,368,000

Sec. 306.  2009 c 470 s 309 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES CONSTRUCTION‑-PROGRAM W

Puget Sound Capital Construction Account‑-State

      Appropriation.................................................................................................................................................................. (($118,752,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $126,824,000

Puget Sound Capital Construction Account‑-Federal

      Appropriation.................................................................................................................................................................... (($38,306,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $60,364,000

Puget Sound Capital Construction Account--Local

      Appropriation...................................................................................................................................................................... (($8,492,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $200,000

Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account)‑-State

      Appropriation.......................................................................................................................................................................... $51,734,000

Transportation Partnership Account--State

      Appropriation.................................................................................................................................................................... (($67,234,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $66,879,000

Multimodal Transportation Account--State

      Appropriation......................................................................................................................................................................... (($170,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $149,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION.................................................................................................................................... (($284,688,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $306,150,000

      The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1) (($118,752,000)) $126,824,000 of the Puget Sound capital construction account--state appropriation, (($38,306,000)) $60,364,000 of the Puget Sound capital construction account--federal appropriation, (($8,492,000)) $200,000 of the Puget Sound capital construction account--local appropriation, (($67,234,000)) $66,879,000 of the transportation partnership account--state appropriation, $51,734,000 of the transportation 2003 account (nickel account)--state appropriation, and (($170,000)) $149,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation are provided solely for ferry capital projects, project support, and administration as listed in LEAP Transportation Document ALL PROJECTS ((2009-2)) 2010-2 as developed ((April 24, 2009)) March 8, 2010, Program - Ferries Construction Program (W).  Of the total appropriation, a maximum of $10,627,000 may be used for administrative support, a maximum of $8,184,000 may be used for terminal project support, and a maximum of $4,497,000 may be used for vessel project support.  Of the total appropriation, $5,851,000 is provided solely for a reservation system and associated communications projects.

      (2) $51,734,000 of the transportation 2003 account (nickel account)--state appropriation ((and)), $63,100,000 of the transportation partnership account--state appropriation, and $10,164,000 of the Puget Sound capital construction account--state appropriation are provided solely for the acquisition of three new Island Home class ferry vessels subject to the conditions of RCW 47.56.780.  The department shall pursue a contract for the second and third Island Home class ferry vessels with an option to purchase a fourth Island Home class ferry vessel.  However, if sufficient resources are available to build one 144-auto vessel prior to exercising the option to build the fourth Island Home class ferry vessel, procurement of the fourth Island Home class ferry vessel will be postponed and the department shall pursue procurement of a 144-auto vessel.

      (a) The first two Island Home class ferry vessels must be placed on the Port Townsend-Keystone route.

      (b) The department may add additional passenger capacity to one of the Island Home class ferry vessels to make it more flexible within the system in the future, if doing so does not require additional staffing on the vessel.

      (c) Cost savings from the following initiatives will be included in the funding of these vessels:  The department's review and update of the vessel life-cycle cost model as required under this section; and the implementation of technology efficiencies as required under section 602 of this act.

      (3) (($2,450,000 of the Puget Sound capital construction account--state appropriation is provided solely for contingencies associated with closing out the existing contract for the technical design of the 144-auto vessel and the storage and maintenance of vessel owner-furnished equipment already procured.  The department shall use as much of the already procured equipment as is practicable on the Island Home class ferry vessel if it is likely to be obsolete before it is used in procured 144-auto vessels.)) (a) $8,450,000 of the Puget Sound capital construction account--state appropriation and $2,450,000 of the transportation partnership account--state appropriation are provided solely for the following projects related to the design of a 144-vehicle vessel class:  (i) $1,380,000 is provided solely for completion of the contract for owner-furnished equipment; (ii) $8,320,000 is provided solely for completion of the technical design, detail design, and production drawings, all of which must plan for an aluminum superstructure; (iii) $480,000 is provided solely for the storage of owner-furnished equipment; and (iv) a maximum of $720,000 is for construction engineering.  In completing the contract for owner-furnished equipment, the department shall use as much of the already procured equipment as is practicable on the Island Home class ferry vessels if it is likely to be obsolete before it is used in procured 144-vehicle vessels.

      (b) The department shall conduct a cost-benefit study on alternative furnishings and fittings for the 144-vehicle vessel class.  The study must review the proposed interior furnishings and fittings for the long-term maintenance and out-of-service vessel costs and, if appropriate, propose alternative interior furnishings and fittings that will decrease long-term maintenance and out-of-service vessel costs.  The study must include a projection of out-of-service time and a life- cycle cost analysis of planned out-of-service time, including the impact on fleet size.  The department must submit the study to the joint transportation committee by August 1, 2010.

      (c) The department shall identify costs for any additional detail design and production drawings costs related to incorporating the aluminum superstructure and any changes in the proposed furnishings and fittings.

      (4) $6,300,000 of the Puget Sound capital construction account--state appropriation is provided solely for emergency capital costs.

      (5) ((The Anacortes terminal may be replaced if additional federal funds are sought and received by the department.  If federal funds received are not sufficient to replace the terminal, only usable, discrete phases of the project, up to the amount of federal funds received, may be constructed with the funds.)) $3,000,000 of the Puget Sound capital construction account--federal appropriation is provided solely for completing the Anacortes terminal design up to the maximum allowable construction cost phase.  Beyond preparing environmental work, these funds may be spent only after the following conditions have been met:  (a) A value engineering process is conducted on the existing design and the concept of a terminal building smaller than preferred alternative; (b) the office of financial management participates in the value engineering process; (c) the office of financial management concurs with the recommendations of the value engineering process; and (d) the office of financial management gives its approval to proceed with the design work.

      (6) $3,965,000 of the Puget Sound capital construction account--state appropriation is provided solely for the following vessel projects:  Waste heat recovery pilot project for the Issaquah; jumbo Mark 1 class steering gear ventilation pilot project; and ((a new propulsion system for the MV Yakima)) improvements to the Yakima and Kaleetan propulsion controls to allow for two engine operation.  Before beginning these projects, the Washington state ferries must ensure the vessels' out-of-service time does not negatively impact service to the system.

      (7) The department shall pursue purchasing a foreign-flagged vessel for service on the Anacortes, Washington to Sidney, British Columbia ferry route.

      (8) The department shall provide to the office of financial management and the legislature quarterly reports providing the status on each project listed in this section and in the project lists submitted pursuant to this act and on any additional projects for which the department has expended funds during the 2009-11 fiscal biennium.  Elements must include, but not be limited to, project scope, schedule, and costs.  The department shall also provide the information required under this subsection via the transportation executive information systems (TEIS).  The quarterly report regarding the status of projects identified on the list referenced in subsection (1) of this section must be developed according to an earned value method of project monitoring.

      (9) The department shall review and adjust its capital program staffing levels to ensure staffing is at the most efficient level necessary to implement the capital program in the omnibus transportation appropriations act.  The Washington state ferries shall report this review and adjustment to the office of financial management and the house and senate transportation committees of the legislature by July 2009.

      (10) (($3,763,000 of the total appropriation is provided solely for the Washington state ferries to develop a reservation system.  The department shall complete a predesign study and present the study to the joint transportation committee by November 1, 2009.  This analysis must include an evaluation of the compatibility of the Washington state ferries' electronic fare system, proposed reservation system, and the implementation of smart card.  The department may not implement a statewide reservation system until the department is authorized to do so in the 2010 supplemental omnibus transportation appropriations act.

      (11))) $1,200,000 of the total appropriation is provided solely for improving the toll booth configuration at the Port Townsend and Keystone ferry terminals.

      (((12) $3,249,915)) (11) $2,636,000 of the total appropriation is provided solely for continued permitting ((and archaeological work in order to determine the feasibility of relocating)) work on the Mukilteo ferry terminal.  ((In order to ensure that the cultural resources investigation is properly conducted in a coordinated fashion, the department shall work with the department of archaeology and historic preservation and shall conduct work with active archaeological management.))  The department shall seek additional federal funding for this project.

      (((13))) (12) The department shall develop a proposed ferry vessel maintenance, preservation, and improvement program and present it to the transportation committees of the legislature by July 1, 2010.  The proposal must:

      (a) Improve the basis for budgeting vessel maintenance, preservation, and improvement costs and for projecting those costs into a sixteen-year financial plan;

      (b) Limit the amount of planned out-of-service time to the greatest extent possible, including options associated with department staff as well as commercial shipyards.  At a minimum, the department shall consider the following:

      (i) The costs compared to benefits of Eagle Harbor repair and maintenance facility operations options to include staffing costs and benefits in terms of reduced out-of-service time;

      (ii) The maintenance requirements for on-vessel staff, including the benefits of a systemwide standard;

      (iii) The costs compared to benefits of staff performing preservation or maintenance work, or both, while the vessel is underway, tied up between sailings, or not deployed;

      (iv) A review of the department's vessel maintenance, preservation, and improvement program contracting process and contractual requirements;

      (v) The costs compared to benefits of allowing for increased costs associated with expedited delivery;

      (vi) A method for comparing the anticipated out-of-service time of proposed projects and other projects planned during the same construction period;

      (vii) Coordination with required United States coast guard dry dockings;

      (viii) A method for comparing how proposed projects relate to the service requirements of the route on which the vessel normally operates; and

      (ix) A method for evaluating the ongoing maintenance and preservation costs associated with proposed improvement projects; and

      (c) Be based on the service plan in the capital plan, recognizing that vessel preservation and improvement needs may vary by route.

      (((14))) (13) $247,000 of the Puget Sound capital construction account--state appropriation is provided solely for the Washington state ferries to review and update its vessel life-cycle cost model and report the results to the house of representatives and senate transportation committees of the legislature by ((December 1, 2009)) March 15, 2010.  This review will evaluate the impact of the planned out-of-service periods scheduled for each vessel on the ability of the overall system to deliver uninterrupted service and will assess the risk of service disruption from unscheduled maintenance or longer than planned maintenance periods.

      (((15))) (14) The department shall work with the department of archaeology and historic preservation to ensure that the cultural resources investigation is properly conducted on all large ferry terminal projects.  These projects must be conducted with active archaeological management.  Additionally, the department shall establish a scientific peer review of independent archaeologists that are knowledgeable about the region and its cultural resources.

      (((16))) (15) The Puget Sound capital construction account--state appropriation includes up to (($118,000,000)) $114,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.843.

      (16) The Puget Sound capital construction account--state appropriation reflects the reduction of three terminal positions due to decreased terminal activity and funding.

Sec. 307.  2009 c 470 s 310 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-RAIL‑-PROGRAM Y‑-CAPITAL

Essential Rail Assistance Account--State

      Appropriation......................................................................................................................................................................... (($675,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $333,000

Transportation Infrastructure Account‑-State

      Appropriation.................................................................................................................................................................... (($13,100,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $13,184,000

Multimodal Transportation Account--State

      Appropriation.................................................................................................................................................................... (($68,530,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $102,202,000

 Multimodal Transportation Account‑-Federal

      Appropriation.................................................................................................................................................................... (($16,054,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $619,527,000

Multimodal Transportation Account--Private/Local

      Appropriation................................................................................................................................................................................. $81,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION...................................................................................................................................... (($98,440,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $735,327,000

      The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1)(a) Except as provided otherwise in this section, the entire appropriations in this section are provided solely for the projects and activities as listed by ((fund,)) project((,)) and amount in LEAP Transportation Document ALL PROJECTS ((2009-2)) 2010-2 as developed ((April 24, 2009)) March 8, 2010, Program - Rail Capital Program (Y).  ((However, limited transfers of specific line-item project appropriations may occur between projects for those amounts listed subject to the conditions and limitations in section 603 of this act.))

      (b)(i) Within the amounts provided in this section, $116,000 of the transportation infrastructure account--state appropriation is for a low-interest loan through the freight rail investment bank program to the Port of Ephrata (BIN 722710A) for rehabilitation of a rail spur.

      (ii) Within the amounts provided in this section, $1,200,000 of the transportation infrastructure account--state appropriation is for a low-interest loan through the freight rail investment bank program to the Port of Everett (BIN 722810A) for a new rail track to connect a cement loading facility to the mainline.

      (iii) ((Within the amounts provided in this section, $3,684,000 of the transportation infrastructure account--state appropriation is for a low-interest loan through the freight rail investment bank program to the Port of Quincy for construction of a rail loop.

      (iv))) The department shall issue the loans referenced in this subsection (1)(b) with a repayment period of no more than ten years, and only so much interest as is necessary to recoup the department's costs to administer the loans.

      (c)(i) Within the amounts provided in this section, (($1,712,022)) $1,713,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation and (($175,000)) $333,000 of the essential rail assistance account--state appropriation are for statewide - emergent freight rail assistance projects as follows:  Port of Ephrata/Ephrata -additional spur rehabilitation (BIN 722710A) (($362,746)) $363,000; Tacoma Rail/Tacoma - new refinery spur tracks (BIN 711010A) $420,000; CW Line/Lincoln County - grade crossing rehabilitation (BIN 700610A) (($370,650)) $371,000; ((Clark County)) Chelatchie Prairie owned railroad/Vancouver - track rehabilitation (BIN 710110A) (($366,813)) $367,000; Tacoma Rail/Tacoma - improved locomotive facility (BIN 711010B) (($366,813)) $525,000.

      (ii) ((Within the amounts provided in this section, $500,000 of the essential rail assistance account--state appropriation and $25,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation are for a statewide - emergent freight rail assistance project grant for the Tacoma Rail/Roy - new connection to BNSF and Yelm (BIN 711310A) project, provided that the grantee first executes a written instrument that imposes on the grantee the obligation to repay the grant within thirty days in the event that the grantee discontinues or significantly diminishes service along the line within a period of five years from the date that the grant is awarded.

      (iii))) Within the amounts provided in this section, (($337,978)) $338,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is for a statewide - emergent freight rail assistance project grant for the Lincoln County PDA/Creston - new rail spur (BIN 710510A) project, provided that the grantee first documents to the satisfaction of the department sufficient commitments from the new shipper or shippers to locate in the publicly owned industrial park west of Creston to ensure that the net present value of the public benefits of the project is greater than the grant amount.

      (d) Within the amounts provided in this section, (($8,100,000)) $8,115,000 of the transportation infrastructure account--state appropriation is for grants to any intergovernmental entity or local rail district to which the department of transportation assigns the management and oversight responsibility for the business and economic development elements of existing operating leases on the Palouse River and Coulee City (PCC) rail lines.  $300,000 of the transportation infrastructure account--state appropriation is provided solely for the fence line replacement project on the CW line.  The PCC rail line system is made up of the CW, P&L, and PV Hooper rail lines.  Business and economic development elements include such items as levels of service and business operating plans, but must not include the state's oversight of railroad regulatory compliance, rail infrastructure condition, or real property management issues.  The PCC rail system must be managed in a self-sustaining manner and best efforts must be used to ensure that it does not require state capital or operating subsidy beyond the level of state funding expended on it to date.  The assignment of the stated responsibilities to an intergovernmental entity or rail district must be on terms and conditions as the department of transportation and the intergovernmental entity or rail district mutually agree.  The grant funds may be used only to refurbish the rail lines.  It is the intent of the legislature to make the funds appropriated in this section available as grants to an intergovernmental entity or local rail district for the purposes stated in this section at least until June 30, 2012, and to reappropriate as necessary any portion of the appropriation in this section that is not used by June 30, 2011.

      (2)(a) The department shall issue a call for projects for the freight rail investment bank program and the emergent freight rail assistance program, and shall evaluate the applications according to the cost benefit methodology developed during the 2008 interim using the legislative priorities specified in (c) of this subsection.  By November 1, 2010, the department shall submit a prioritized list of recommended projects to the office of financial management and the transportation committees of the legislature.

      (b) When the department identifies a prospective rail project that may have strategic significance for the state, or at the request of a proponent of a prospective rail project or a member of the legislature, the department shall evaluate the prospective project according to the cost benefit methodology developed during the 2008 interim using the legislative priorities specified in (c) of this subsection.  The department shall report its cost benefit evaluation of the prospective rail project, as well as the department's best estimate of an appropriate construction schedule and total project costs, to the office of financial management and the transportation committees of the legislature.

      (c) The legislative priorities to be used in the cost benefit methodology are, in order of relative importance:

      (i) Economic, safety, or environmental advantages of freight movement by rail compared to alternative modes;

      (ii) Self-sustaining economic development that creates family-wage jobs;

      (iii) Preservation of transportation corridors that would otherwise be lost;

      (iv) Increased access to efficient and cost-effective transport to market for Washington's agricultural and industrial products;

      (v) Better integration and cooperation within the regional, national, and international systems of freight distribution; and

      (vi) Mitigation of impacts of increased rail traffic on communities.

      (3) The department is directed to seek the use of unprogrammed federal rail crossing funds to be expended in lieu of or in addition to state funds for eligible costs of projects in program Y.

      (4) At the earliest possible date, the department shall apply, and assist ports and local jurisdictions in applying, for any federal funding that may be available for any projects that may qualify for such federal funding.  State projects must be (a) currently identified on the project list referenced in subsection (1)(a) of this section or (b) projects for which no state match is required to complete the project.  Local or port projects must not require additional state funding in order to complete the project, with the exception of (c) state funds currently appropriated for such project if currently identified on the project list referenced in subsection (1)(a) of this section or (d) potential grants awarded in the competitive grant process for the essential rail assistance program.  If the department receives any federal funding, the department is authorized to obligate and spend the federal funds in accordance with federal law.  To the extent permissible by federal law, federal funds may be used (e) in addition to state funds appropriated for projects currently identified on the project list referenced in subsection (1)(a) of this section in order to advance funding from future biennia for such project(s) or (f) in lieu of state funds; however, the state funds must be redirected within the rail capital program to advance funding for other projects currently identified on the project list referenced in subsection (1)(a) of this section.  State funds may be redirected only upon consultation with the transportation committees of the legislature and the office of financial management, and approval by the director of the office of financial management.  The department shall spend the federal funds before the state funds, and shall consult the office of financial management and the transportation committees of the legislature regarding project scope changes.

      (5) The department shall provide quarterly reports to the office of financial management and the transportation committees of the legislature regarding applications that the department submits for federal funds((,)) and the status of such applications((, and the status of projects identified on the list referenced in subsection (1)(a) of this section.  The quarterly report regarding the status of projects identified on the list referenced in subsection (1)(a) of this section must be developed according to an earned value method of project monitoring)).

      (6) The department shall, on a quarterly basis, provide to the office of financial management and the legislature reports providing the status on active projects identified in the LEAP transportation document described in subsection (1)(a) of this section.  Report formatting and elements must be consistent with the October 2009 quarterly project report.

      (7) The multimodal transportation account--state appropriation includes up to (($20,000,000)) $48,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.867.

      (((7))) (8) When the balance of that portion of the miscellaneous program account apportioned to the department for the grain train program reaches $1,180,000, the department shall acquire twenty-nine additional grain train railcars.

(9) $590,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account--federal appropriation is provided solely for high-speed rail projects awarded to Washington state from the high-speed intercity passenger rail program under the American recovery and reinvestment act.  Funding will allow for two additional round trips between Seattle and Portland, and other rail improvements.

      (10) $2,200,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is provided solely for expenditures related to the capital high-speed passenger rail grant that are not federally reimbursable.

      (11) The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Skagit river bridge is an integral part of the rail system.  Constructed in 1916, the bridge does not meet current design standards and is at risk during flood events that occur on the Skagit river.  The department shall work with Burlington Northern Santa Fe and local jurisdictions to secure federal funding for the Skagit river bridge and to develop an appropriate replacement plan and schedule.

      (12) $1,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is provided solely for additional expenditures along the Chelatchie Prairie railroad (LN2000025).

Sec. 308.  2009 c 470 s 311 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-LOCAL PROGRAMS‑-PROGRAM Z‑-CAPITAL

Highway Infrastructure Account‑-State Appropriation..................................................................................................................... $207,000

Highway Infrastructure Account‑-Federal

      Appropriation............................................................................................................................................................................ $1,602,000

Freight Mobility Investment Account‑-State

      Appropriation.................................................................................................................................................................... (($13,548,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $13,848,000

Transportation Partnership Account‑-State

      Appropriation............................................................................................................................................................................ $8,863,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation......................................................................................................................... (($12,954,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $14,068,000

Motor Vehicle Account‑-Federal Appropriation..................................................................................................................... (($39,572,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $43,835,000

Freight Mobility Multimodal Account‑-State

      Appropriation.................................................................................................................................................................... (($14,920,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $15,620,000

Freight Mobility Multimodal Account‑-Local

      Appropriation...................................................................................................................................................................... (($3,135,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $3,258,000

Multimodal Transportation Account--Federal

      Appropriation...................................................................................................................................................................... (($2,098,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $2,118,000

Multimodal Transportation Account‑-State

      Appropriation.................................................................................................................................................................... (($28,262,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $28,855,000

Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account)‑-State

      Appropriation......................................................................................................................................................................... (($709,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $2,709,000

Passenger Ferry Account--State Appropriation.............................................................................................................................. $2,879,000

Puyallup Tribal Settlement Account--State

      Appropriation............................................................................................................................................................................ $5,895,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION.................................................................................................................................... (($128,749,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $143,757,000

      The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1) The department shall, on a quarterly basis, provide status reports to the legislature on the delivery of projects as outlined in the project lists incorporated in this section.  For projects funded by new revenue in the 2003 and 2005 transportation packages, reporting elements shall include, but not be limited to, project scope, schedule, and costs.  Other projects may be reported on a programmatic basis.  The department shall also provide the information required under this subsection on a quarterly basis via the transportation executive information system (TEIS).

      (2) $2,729,000 of the passenger ferry account--state appropriation is provided solely for near and long-term costs of capital improvements in a business plan approved by the governor for passenger ferry service.

      (3) $150,000 of the passenger ferry account--state appropriation is provided solely for the Port of Kingston for a one-time operating subsidy needed to retain a federal grant.

      (4) $3,000,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation is provided solely for the Coal Creek parkway project (L1000025).

      (5) The department shall seek the use of unprogrammed federal rail crossing funds to be expended in lieu of or in addition to state funds for eligible costs of projects in local programs, program Z capital.

      (6) The department shall apply for surface transportation program (STP) enhancement funds to be expended in lieu of or in addition to state funds for eligible costs of projects in local programs, program Z capital.

      (7) Federal funds may be transferred from program Z to programs I and P and state funds shall be transferred from programs I and P to program Z to replace those federal funds in a dollar-for-dollar match.  Fund transfers authorized under this subsection shall not affect project prioritization status.  Appropriations shall initially be allotted as appropriated in this act.  The department may not transfer funds as authorized under this subsection without approval of the office of financial management.  The department shall submit a report on those projects receiving fund transfers to the office of financial management and the transportation committees of the legislature by December 1, 2009, and December 1, 2010.

      (8) The city of Winthrop may utilize a design-build process for the Winthrop bike path project.  Of the amount appropriated in this section for this project, $500,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is contingent upon the state receiving from the city of Winthrop $500,000 in federal funds awarded to the city of Winthrop by its local planning organization.

      (9) (($18,182,113)) $18,289,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation, (($8,753,895)) $8,810,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation, and $4,000,000 of the transportation partnership account--state appropriation are provided solely for the pedestrian and bicycle safety program projects and safe routes to schools program projects identified in LEAP Transportation Document 2009-A, pedestrian and bicycle safety program projects and safe routes to schools program projects, as developed March 30, 2009, LEAP Transportation Document 2007-A, pedestrian and bicycle safety program projects and safe routes to schools program projects, as developed April 20, 2007, and LEAP Transportation Document 2006-B, pedestrian and bicycle safety program projects and safe routes to schools program projects, as developed March 8, 2006.  Projects must be allocated funding based on order of priority.  The department shall review all projects receiving grant awards under this program at least semiannually to determine whether the projects are making satisfactory progress.  Any project that has been awarded funds, but does not report activity on the project within one year of the grant award must be reviewed by the department to determine whether the grant should be terminated.  The department shall promptly close out grants when projects have been completed, and identify where unused grant funds remain because actual project costs were lower than estimated in the grant award.

      (10) Except as provided otherwise in this section, the entire appropriations in this section are provided solely for the projects and activities as listed by ((fund,)) project((,)) and amount in LEAP Transportation Document ALL PROJECTS ((2009-2)) 2010-2 as developed ((April 24, 2009)) March 8, 2010, Program((s)) - Local Program (Z).

      (11) For the 2009-11 project appropriations, unless otherwise provided in this act, the director of financial management may authorize a transfer of appropriation authority between projects managed by the freight mobility strategic investment board in order for the board to manage project spending and efficiently deliver all projects in the respective program.

      (12) $913,386 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation and (($2,858,216)) $2,858,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation are provided solely for completion of the US 101 northeast peninsula safety rest area and associated roadway improvements east of Port Angeles at the Deer Park scenic view point.  The department must surplus any right-of-way previously purchased for this project near Sequim.  Approval to proceed with construction is contingent on surplus of previously purchased right-of-way.  $865,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is to be placed into unallotted status until such time as the right-of-way sale is completed.

(13) $5,894,000 of the Puyallup tribal settlement account--state appropriation is provided solely for costs associated with the Murray Morgan/11th Street bridge project.  The city of Tacoma may use the Puyallup tribal settlement account appropriation and other appropriated funds for bridge rehabilitation, bridge replacement, bridge demolition, and bridge mitigation.  The department's participation, including prior expenditures, may not exceed $40,270,000.  The city of Tacoma has taken ownership of the bridge in its entirety, and the payment of these funds extinguishes any real or implied agreements regarding future bridge expenditures.

                     (14) Up to $3,702,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation and $75,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation are provided solely to reimburse the cities of Kirkland and Redmond for pavement and bridge deck rehabilitation on state route number 908 (project 1LP611A).  These funds may not be expended unless the cities sign an agreement stating that the cities agree to take ownership of state route number 908 in its entirety and agree that the payment of these funds represents the entire state commitment to the cities for state route number 908 expenditures.  The amount provided in this subsection is contingent on the enactment by June 30, 2010, of Senate Bill No. 6555.

                     (15) The department shall consider the condition of the Broadway bridge in the city of Everett when prioritizing bridge projects.

                     (16) In order to make the Hood Canal bridge safe for cyclists, the department must work with stakeholders to review bicycle safety needs on the bridge, including consideration of accident data and improvements already made to this project.

                     (17) $250,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is provided solely for the Shell Valley emergency access road and bicycle/pedestrian path.

                     (18) $500,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for improvements to the 150th and Murray Road intersection in the city of Lakewood.

                     (19) $250,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for flood reduction solutions on state route number 522 caused by the lower McAleer and Lyon creek basins.

                     (20) $200,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for improvements to the intersection of 39th Ave SE and state route number 96 in Snohomish county.

TRANSFERS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

Sec. 401.  2009 c 470 s 401 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE STATE TREASURER‑-BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES:  FOR BOND SALES DISCOUNTS AND DEBT TO BE PAID BY MOTOR VEHICLE ACCOUNT AND TRANSPORTATION FUND REVENUE

Highway Bond Retirement Account Appropriation.............................................................................................................. (($742,400,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $733,667,000

Ferry Bond Retirement Account Appropriation........................................................................................................................... $33,771,000

State Route Number 520 Corridor Account--State

      Appropriation............................................................................................................................................................................... $600,000

 Transportation Improvement Board Bond Retirement

      Account--State Appropriation........................................................................................................................................... (($22,541,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $22,962,000

Nondebt-Limit Reimbursable Account Appropriation............................................................................................................ (($18,400,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $18,451,000

Transportation Partnership Account--State

      Appropriation...................................................................................................................................................................... (($8,318,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $4,722,000

Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation.............................................................................................................................. (($901,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $732,000

Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account)--State

      Appropriation...................................................................................................................................................................... (($4,116,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $2,182,000

Special Category C Account--State Appropriation....................................................................................................................... (($148,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                                $94,000

Urban Arterial Trust Account--State Appropriation........................................................................................................................... $85,000

Transportation Improvement Account--State Appropriation.............................................................................................................. $41,000

Multimodal Transportation Account--State

      Appropriation......................................................................................................................................................................... (($283,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $204,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION.................................................................................................................................... (($831,004,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $817,511,000

Sec. 402.  2009 c 470 s 402 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE STATE TREASURER‑-BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES:  FOR BOND SALE EXPENSES AND FISCAL AGENT CHARGES

State Route Number 520 Corridor Account--State

      Appropriation................................................................................................................................................................................. $40,000

Transportation Partnership Account--State

      Appropriation......................................................................................................................................................................... (($523,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $787,000

Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation................................................................................................................................ (($57,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $122,000

Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account)--State

      Appropriation......................................................................................................................................................................... (($259,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $364,000

 Special Category C Account--State Appropriation........................................................................................................................ (($10,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                                $15,000

Urban Arterial Trust Account--State Appropriation............................................................................................................................. $5,000

Transportation Improvement Account--State Appropriation................................................................................................................ $3,000

Multimodal Transportation Account--State

      Appropriation........................................................................................................................................................................... (($18,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                                $34,000

             TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................................................................................................................................... (($875,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $1,370,000

Sec. 403.  2009 c 470 s 403 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE STATE TREASURER‑-BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES:  FOR MVFT BONDS AND TRANSFERS

      Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation:

For transfer to the Puget Sound Capital Construction

Account................................................................................................................................................................................... (($118,000,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $114,000,000

      The department of transportation is authorized to sell up to (($118,000,000)) $114,000,000 in bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.843 for vessel and terminal acquisition, major and minor improvements, and long lead-time materials acquisition for the Washington state ferries.

Sec. 404.  2009 c 470 s 404 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE STATE TREASURER‑-STATE REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION

      Motor Vehicle Account Appropriation for

motor vehicle fuel tax distributions to cities

and counties............................................................................................................................................................................ (($488,843,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $478,753,000

Sec. 405.  2009 c 470 s 405 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE STATE TREASURER‑-TRANSFERS

      Motor Vehicle Account‑-State

Appropriation:  For motor vehicle fuel tax

refunds and statutory transfers............................................................................................................................................ (($1,310,279,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                    $1,247,260,000

Sec. 406.  2009 c 470 s 406 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING‑-TRANSFERS

      Motor Vehicle Account‑-State

Appropriation:  For motor vehicle fuel tax

refunds and transfers............................................................................................................................................................... (($129,178,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                       $120,688,000

Sec. 407.  2009 c 470 s 407 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE STATE TREASURER‑-ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSFERS

      (1) Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account--State

Appropriation:  For transfer to the Motor Vehicle

Account--State................................................................................................................................................................................. $5,288,000

      (2) Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation:

For transfer to the Puget Sound Ferry Operations

Account--State.......................................................................................................................................................................... (($17,000,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                         $54,000,000

      (3) Recreational Vehicle Account--State

Appropriation:  For transfer to the Motor Vehicle

Account--State................................................................................................................................................................................. $2,000,000

      (4) License Plate Technology Account--State

Appropriation:  For transfer to the Highway Safety

Account--State................................................................................................................................................................................. $2,750,000

      (5) Multimodal Transportation Account--State

Appropriation:  For transfer to the Puget Sound

Ferry Operations Account--State.................................................................................................................................................... $9,000,000

      (6) Highway Safety Account--State Appropriation:

For transfer to the Multimodal Transportation

Account--State............................................................................................................................................................................... $18,750,000

      (7) Department of Licensing Services Account--State

Appropriation:  For transfer to the Motor Vehicle

Account--State............................................................................................................................................................................ (($2,000,000))

                                                                                                                                                                                                           $1,300,000

      (8) Advanced Right-of-Way Account:  For transfer

to the Motor Vehicle Account--State............................................................................................................................................. $14,000,000

      (9) ((Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation:

For transfer to the Transportation Partnership

 Account--State.............................................................................................................................................................................. $8,000,000))

(10) State Route Number 520 Civil Penalties

Account--State Appropriation:  For transfer to the

State Route Number 520 Corridor Account--State............................................................................................................................. $190,000

      (11) Advanced Environmental Mitigation Revolving

Account--State Appropriation:  For transfer to the

Motor Vehicle Account--State......................................................................................................................................................... $5,000,000

      (12) Regional Mobility Grant Program Account--State

Appropriation:  For transfer to the Multimodal

Transportation Account--State........................................................................................................................................................ $4,000,000

      (13) Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation:

For transfer to the State Patrol Highway Account--State................................................................................................................ $4,000,000

      (14) The transfers identified in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(a) The amount transferred in subsection (1) of this section represents repayment of operating loans and reserve payments provided to the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge account from the motor vehicle account in the 2005-07 fiscal biennium.  However, if Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6499 is enacted by June 30, 2010, the transfer in subsection (1) of this section shall not occur.

(b) Any cash balance in the waste tire removal account in excess of one million dollars must be transferred to the motor vehicle account for the purpose of road wear-related maintenance on state and local public highways.

      (c) The transfer in subsection (10) of this section represents toll revenue collected from toll violations.

COMPENSATION

Sec. 501.  2009 c 470 s 501 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT-- REVISED PENSION CONTRIBUTION RATES

((Aeronautics Account--State............................................................................................................................................................. ($40,000)

Grade Crossing Protective Account--State........................................................................................................................................... ($2,000)

State Patrol Highway Account--State........................................................................................................................................... ($5,593,000)

Motorcycle Safety Education Account--State................................................................................................................................... ($18,000)

 High Occupancy Toll Lanes Operations Account--State.................................................................................................................. ($20,000)

Rural Arterial Trust Account--State................................................................................................................................................... ($20,000)

Wildlife Account--State...................................................................................................................................................................... ($16,000)

Highway Safety Account--State.................................................................................................................................................... ($1,869,000)

Highway Safety Account--Federal..................................................................................................................................................... ($56,000)

Motor Vehicle Account--State.................................................................................................................................................... ($11,348,000)

Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account--State............................................................................................................................. ($5,019,000)

Urban Arterial Trust Account--State................................................................................................................................................. ($26,000)

Transportation Improvement Account--State.................................................................................................................................... ($26,000)

County Arterial Preservation Account--State.................................................................................................................................... ($22,000)

Department of Licensing Services Account--State............................................................................................................................. ($36,000)

Multimodal Transportation Account--State.................................................................................................................................... ($220,000)

Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account--State.................................................................................................................................... ($28,000)

Puget Sound Capital Construction Account--State.......................................................................................................................... ($459,000)

Motor Vehicle Account--Federal................................................................................................................................................... ($8,791,000)

      Appropriations are adjusted to reflect changes to appropriations to reflect savings resulting from pension funding.  The office of financial management shall update agency appropriations schedules to reflect the changes to funding levels in this section as identified by agency and fund in LEAP transportation document Z9R-2009.  From the applicable accounts, the office of financial management shall adjust allotments to the respective agencies by an amount that conforms with funding adjustments enacted in the 2009-11 omnibus operating appropriations act.  Any allotment reductions under this section shall be placed in reserve status and remain unexpended.)) Appropriations in this act include agency appropriations to reflect increased employer contribution rates in the public employees' retirement system as a result of the provisions in chapter 430, Laws of 2009 (calculating compensation for public retirement purpose).

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 502.  FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--REVISED EMPLOYER HEALTH BENEFIT RATES

Aeronautics Account--State.................................................................................................................................................................... $3,000

State Patrol Highway Account--State................................................................................................................................................. $618,000

Motorcycle Safety Education Account--State........................................................................................................................................ $2,000

High Occupancy Toll Lanes Operations Account--State....................................................................................................................... $2,000

Rural Arterial Trust Account--State....................................................................................................................................................... $2,000

Wildlife Account--State........................................................................................................................................................................... $2,000

 Highway Safety Account--State........................................................................................................................................................ $261,000

Highway Safety Account--Federal.......................................................................................................................................................... $6,000

Motor Vehicle Account--State......................................................................................................................................................... $1,076,000

Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account--State.................................................................................................................................. $527,000

Urban Arterial Trust Account--State...................................................................................................................................................... $2,000

Transportation Improvement Account--State........................................................................................................................................ $2,000

County Arterial Preservation Account--State......................................................................................................................................... $2,000

Department of Licensing Services Account--State.................................................................................................................................. $3,000

Multimodal Transportation Account--State......................................................................................................................................... $13,000

Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account--State......................................................................................................................................... $3,000

      Appropriations are adjusted to reflect changes to appropriations to reflect changes in the employer cost of providing health benefit coverage.  The office of financial management shall update agency appropriations schedules to reflect the changes in funding levels in this section as identified by agency and fund in LEAP transportation document GLB-2010.  From the applicable accounts, the office of financial management shall adjust allotments to the respective agencies by an amount that conforms with funding adjustments enacted in the 2010 supplemental omnibus operating appropriations act.  Any allotment reductions under this section must be placed in reserve status and remain unexpended.

Sec. 503.  2009 c 470 s 503 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

COMPENSATION--INSURANCE BENEFITS.  Appropriations for state agencies in this act are sufficient for nonrepresented and represented state employee health benefits for state agencies, and are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

      (1)(a) Unless otherwise provided in the 2010 supplemental omnibus operating appropriations act, the monthly employer funding rate for insurance benefit premiums, public employees' benefits board administration, and the uniform medical plan, shall not exceed $745 per eligible employee for fiscal year 2010.  For fiscal year 2011, the monthly employer funding rate shall not exceed (($768)) $795 per eligible employee.

      (b) In order to achieve the level of funding provided for health benefits, the public employees' benefits board shall require any or all of the following:  Employee premium copayments; increases in point-of- service cost sharing; the implementation of managed competition; or make other changes to benefits consistent with RCW 41.05.065.  During the 2009-11 fiscal biennium, the board may only authorize benefit plans and premium contributions for an employee and the employee's dependents that are the same, regardless of an employee's status as represented or nonrepresented under the personnel system reform act of 2002.

      (c) The health care authority shall deposit any moneys received on behalf of the uniform medical plan as a result of rebates on prescription drugs, audits of hospitals, subrogation payments, or any other moneys recovered as a result of prior uniform medical plan claims payments into the public employees' and retirees' insurance account to be used for insurance benefits.  Such receipts shall not be used for administrative expenditures.

      (d) The conditions in this section apply to benefits for nonrepresented employees, employees represented by the super coalition, and represented employees outside of the super coalition, including employees represented under chapter 47.64 RCW.

                     (2) Unless otherwise provided in the 2010 supplemental omnibus operating appropriations act, the health care authority, subject to the approval of the public employees' benefits board, shall provide subsidies for health benefit premiums to eligible retired or disabled public employees and school district employees who are eligible for medicare, pursuant to RCW 41.05.085.  From January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2010, the subsidy shall be $182.89.  Beginning January 1, 2011, the subsidy shall be $182.89 per month.

IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS

Sec. 601.  2009 c 470 s 304 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.  As part of its budget submittal ((for the 2011-13 fiscal biennium)), the department shall provide an annual update to the report provided to the legislature and the office of financial management in 2008 that:

      (1) Compares the original project cost estimates approved in the 2003 and 2005 project lists to the completed cost of the project, or the most recent legislatively approved budget and total project costs for projects not yet completed;

      (2) Identifies highway projects that may be reduced in scope and still achieve a functional benefit;

      (3) Identifies highway projects that have experienced scope increases and that can be reduced in scope;

      (4) Identifies highway projects that have lost significant local or regional contributions that were essential to completing the project; and

      (5) Identifies contingency amounts allocated to projects.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 602.  Any redistributed federal funds received by the department of transportation must, to the greatest extent possible, be first applied to offset planned expenditures of state funds, and second, to offset planned expenditures of federal funds, on projects as identified in the LEAP transportation documents described in this act.  If the redistributed federal funds cannot be used in this manner, the department of transportation must consult with the joint transportation committee prior to obligating any redistributed federal funds.

Sec. 603.  2009 c 470 s 603 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FUND TRANSFERS.  (1) The transportation 2003 projects or improvements and the 2005 transportation partnership projects or improvements are listed in LEAP Transportation Document ((2009-1)) 2010-1 as developed ((April 24, 2009)) March 8, 2010, which consists of a list of specific projects by fund source and amount over a sixteen year period.  Current fiscal biennium funding for each project is a line item appropriation, while the outer year funding allocations represent a sixteen year plan.  The department is expected to use the flexibility provided in this section to assist in the delivery and completion of all transportation partnership account and transportation 2003 (nickel) account projects on the LEAP lists referenced in this act.  For the 2009-11 project appropriations, unless otherwise provided in this act, the director of financial management may authorize a transfer of appropriation authority between projects funded with transportation 2003 account (nickel account) appropriations((,)) or transportation partnership account appropriations, ((or multimodal transportation account appropriations,)) in order to manage project spending and efficiently deliver all projects in the respective program under the following conditions and limitations:

      (a) Transfers may only be made within each specific fund source referenced on the respective project list;

      (b) Transfers from a project may not be made as a result of the reduction of the scope of a project, nor shall a transfer be made to support increases in the scope of a project;

      (c) Each transfer between projects may only occur if the director of financial management finds that any resulting change will not hinder the completion of the projects as approved by the legislature.  Until the legislature reconvenes to consider the 2010 supplemental budget, any unexpended 2007-09 appropriation balance as approved by the office of financial management, in consultation with the legislative staff of the house of representatives and senate transportation committees, may be considered when transferring funds between projects;

      (d) Transfers from a project may be made if the funds appropriated to the project are in excess of the amount needed to complete the project;

      (e) Transfers may not occur to projects not identified on the applicable project list, except for those projects that were expected to be completed in the 2007-09 fiscal biennium; ((and))

      (f) Transfers may not be made while the legislature is in session; and

      (g) Transfers between projects may be made by the department of transportation until the transfer amount by project exceeds two hundred fifty thousand dollars, or ten percent of the project, whichever is less.  These transfers must be reported quarterly to the director of financial management and the chairs of the house of representatives and senate transportation committees.

      (2) At the time the department submits a request to transfer funds under this section a copy of the request shall be submitted to the transportation committees of the legislature.

      (3) The office of financial management shall work with legislative staff of the house of representatives and senate transportation committees to review the requested transfers.

                     (4) The office of financial management shall document approved transfers and/or schedule changes in the transportation executive information system (TEIS), compare changes to the legislative baseline funding and schedules identified by project identification number identified in the LEAP lists adopted in this act, and transmit revised project lists to chairs of the transportation committees of the legislature on a quarterly basis.

MISCELLANEOUS 2009-11 FISCAL BIENNIUM

Sec. 701.  RCW 43.19.642 and 2009 c 470 s 716 are each amended to read as follows:

      (1) Effective June 1, 2006, for agencies complying with the ultra-low sulfur diesel mandate of the United States environmental protection agency for on-highway diesel fuel, agencies shall use biodiesel as an additive to ultra-low sulfur diesel for lubricity, provided that the use of a lubricity additive is warranted and that the use of biodiesel is comparable in performance and cost with other available lubricity additives.  The amount of biodiesel added to the ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel shall be not less than two percent.

      (2) Effective June 1, 2009, state agencies are required to use a minimum of twenty percent biodiesel as compared to total volume of all diesel purchases made by the agencies for the operation of the agencies' diesel‑powered vessels, vehicles, and construction equipment.

      (3) All state agencies using biodiesel fuel shall, beginning on July 1, 2006, file biannual reports with the department of general administration documenting the use of the fuel and a description of how any problems encountered were resolved.

      (4) For the 2009-2011 fiscal biennium, ((the Washington state ferries is required to use a minimum of five percent biodiesel as compared to total volume of all diesel purchases made by the Washington state ferries for the operation of the Washington state ferries diesel-powered vessels)) all fuel purchased by the Washington state ferries at Harbor Island for the operation of the Washington state ferries diesel powered vessels must be a minimum of five percent biodiesel blend so long as the per gallon price of diesel containing a five percent biodiesel blend level does not exceed the per gallon price of diesel by more than five percent.  If the per gallon price of diesel containing a five percent biodiesel blend level exceeds the per gallon price of diesel by more than five percent, the requirements of this section do not apply to vessel fuel purchases by the Washington state ferries.

      (5) By December 1, 2009, the department of general administration shall:

      (a) Report to the legislature on the average true price differential for biodiesel by blend and location; and

      (b) Examine alternative fuel procurement methods that work to address potential market barriers for in-state biodiesel producers and report these findings to the legislature.

Sec. 702.  RCW 46.68.320 and 2006 c 337 s 8 are each amended to read as follows:

      (1) The regional mobility grant program account is hereby created in the state treasury.  Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation.  Expenditures from the account may be used only for the grants provided under RCW 47.66.030.

      (2) Beginning with September 2007, by the last day of September, December, March, and June of each year, the state treasurer shall transfer from the multimodal transportation account to the regional mobility grant program account five million dollars.

      (3) Beginning with September 2015, by the last day of September, December, March, and June of each year, the state treasurer shall transfer from the multimodal transportation account to the regional mobility grant program account six million two hundred fifty thousand dollars.

(4) During the 2009-2011 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the regional mobility grant program account to the multimodal transportation account such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the regional mobility grant program account.

Sec. 703.  RCW 47.12.340 and 1997 c 140 s 3 are each amended to read as follows:

      The advanced environmental mitigation revolving account is created in the custody of the treasurer, into which the department shall deposit directly and may expend without appropriation:

      (1) An initial appropriation included in the department of transportation's 1997-99 budget, and deposits from other identified sources;

      (2) All moneys received by the department from internal and external sources for the purposes of conducting advanced environmental mitigation; and

      (3) Interest gained from the management of the advanced environmental mitigation revolving account.

(4) During the 2009-2011 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the advanced environmental mitigation revolving account to the motor vehicle account such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the advanced environmental mitigation revolving account.

Sec. 704.  RCW 70.95.532 and 2009 c 261 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:

      (1) All receipts from tire fees imposed under RCW 70.95.510, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, must be deposited in the waste tire removal account created under RCW 70.95.521.  Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation.  Expenditures from the account may be used for the cleanup of unauthorized waste tire piles and measures that prevent future accumulation of unauthorized waste tire piles.

      (2) On September 1st of odd‑numbered years, the state treasurer must transfer any cash balance in excess of one million dollars from the waste tire removal account created under RCW 70.95.521 to the motor vehicle account for the purpose of road wear related maintenance on state and local public highways.

(3) During the 2009-2011 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer any cash balance in excess of one million dollars from the waste tire removal account to the motor vehicle account for the purpose of road wear-related maintenance on state and local public highways.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 705.  2009 c 470 s 502 is repealed.

MISCELLANEOUS

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 801.  If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 802.  This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.

Correct the title.