Legislative Digest No. 34

	WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE
Legislative Digest No. 34

FIFTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
Wednesday, March 1, 2006		52nd Day - 2006 Regular Session

SENATE

SB 6175-S2

HOUSE

This publication includes digest and history for bills, joint memorials, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, initiatives, and substitutes. Engrossed measures may be republished if the amendment makes a substantive change.

Electronic versions of Legislative Digests are available at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/digests.aspx?year=2006.

House Bills

HB 3293-S

by House Committee on Judiciary (originally sponsored by Representatives Roach, Chase, Takko, Shabro, Rodne, Simpson, Serben, Nixon, Williams, Morrell, Sells, Haler, Campbell, and Ahern)

Regarding disorderly conduct.

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/03/06)

Declares that a person is guilty of disorderly conduct if the person: (1) Intentionally engages in fighting or in tumultuous conduct or makes unreasonable noise, within five hundred feet of: (a) The location where a funeral or burial is being performed; (b) a funeral home during the viewing of a deceased person; (c) a funeral procession, if the person knows that the funeral procession is taking place; or (d) a building in which a funeral or memorial service is being conducted; and

(2) Knows that the activity adversely affects the funeral, burial, viewing, funeral procession, or memorial service.

-- 2006 REGULAR SESSION --
Feb 22	Public hearing and executive action taken in committee.
	JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 24	Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 27	Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 3	1st substitute bill substituted.
	Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
	Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
-- IN THE SENATE --
Mar 4	First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Mar 8	By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

HB 3316-S

by House Committee on Capital Budget (originally sponsored by Representatives Dunshee, Linville, Grant, and Kessler)

Authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds.

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Provides that, for the purpose of providing funds for state correctional facilities, the state finance committee is authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the state of Washington in the sum of fifty-nine million three hundred thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be required, to finance the projects and all costs incidental thereto.

Provides that, for the purpose of providing funds for the Columbia river basin water supply development program, the state finance committee is authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the state of Washington in the sum of two hundred million dollars, or as much thereof as may be required, to finance the projects and all costs incidental thereto.

Provides that, for the purpose of providing funds for the Hood Canal aquatic rehabilitation program, the state finance committee is authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the state of Washington in the sum of six million nine hundred twenty thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be required, to finance the projects and all costs incidental thereto.

Declares that a portion of the bonds issued under this act are intended to be used for wastewater and clean water improvement projects at state parks as part of the Hood Canal aquatic rehabilitation program. State parks intended to be improved by the bond proceeds include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Approximately one hundred thousand dollars for Twanoh state park;

(2) Approximately one million two hundred thousand dollars for Dosewallips state park;

(3) Approximately seven hundred thousand dollars for Belfair state park;

(4) Approximately one million fifty thousand dollars for Potlatch state park;

(5) Approximately five hundred thousand dollars for Kitsap Memorial state park;

(6) Approximately nine hundred thousand dollars for Scenic Beach state park;

(7) Approximately three hundred thousand dollars for Twanoh and Triton Cove state parks;

(8) Approximately eight hundred fifty thousand dollars for Shine Tidelands state park;

(9) Approximately one hundred fifty thousand dollars for Pleasant Harbor state park; and

(10) Approximately one hundred seventy thousand dollars for Triton Cove state park.

Provides that, for the purpose of providing funds for the rehabilitation of the Puget Sound, the state finance committee is authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the state of Washington in the sum of seven million three hundred seventy-five thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be required, to finance the projects and all costs incidental thereto.

Provides that a portion of the bonds issued under this act are intended to be used for wastewater and clean water improvement projects at state parks as part of the rehabilitation of Puget Sound. State parks intended to be improved by the bond proceeds include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Approximately one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars for Sequim Bay state park;

(2) Approximately seven hundred fifty thousand dollars for Fort Flagler state park;

(3) Approximately seven hundred fifty thousand dollars for Larabee state park;

(4) Approximately three hundred thousand dollars for Fort Worden state park;

(5) Approximately three hundred thousand dollars for Camano Island state park;

(6) Approximately three hundred fifty thousand dollars for Deception Pass state park;

(7) Approximately two hundred fifty thousand dollars for Possession Point;

(8) Approximately one million one hundred thousand dollars for Illahee state park;

(9) Approximately one million two hundred thousand dollars for Kopachuck state park;

(10) Approximately seven hundred thousand dollars for Penrose Point state park;

(11) Approximately two hundred fifty thousand dollars for Blake Island state park; and

(12) Approximately one million three hundred thousand dollars for Fay Bainbridge state park.

-- 2006 REGULAR SESSION --
Feb 23	Public hearing and executive action taken in committee.
	CB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
	Minority; do not pass.
Feb 24	Placed on second reading.
Feb 28	1st substitute bill substituted.
	Floor amendment(s) adopted.
	Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
	Third reading, passed; yeas, 90; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 1.
-- IN THE SENATE --
Mar 2	Held on first reading.
Mar 8	Rules suspended.
	Placed on second reading.
	Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
	Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 1.
-- IN THE HOUSE --
	Speaker signed.
-- IN THE SENATE --
	President signed.
-- OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION --
	Delivered to Governor.
Mar 22	Governor signed.
	Chapter 167, 2006 Laws.
	Effective date 3/22/2006.

HB 3317

by Representatives Ahern, Lantz, Lovick, Darneille, Chase, Williams, Hunter, Clibborn, Kilmer, Hudgins, Ericks, Simpson, Conway, Takko, and Morrell

Changing provisions relating to driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug.

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Revises provisions relating to driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug.

Makes it a felony to drive or be in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug.

-- 2006 REGULAR SESSION --
Feb 27	First reading, referred to Rules.
Feb 28	Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
	Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
	Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
-- IN THE SENATE --
Mar 1	First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Mar 6	Public hearing and executive action taken in committee.
	JUD - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
	And refer to Ways & Means.
	Held for further consideration.
Mar 7	Rules suspended.
	Placed on second reading.
	Committee amendment adopted as amended.
	Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
	Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4.
-- IN THE HOUSE --
Mar 8	House concurred in Senate amendments.
	Passed final passage; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
	Speaker signed.
-- IN THE SENATE --
	President signed.
-- OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION --
	Delivered to Governor.
Mar 15	Governor signed.
	Chapter 73, 2006 Laws.
	Effective date 7/1/2007.

HB 3318

by Representative Conway

Making adjustments to the unemployment insurance system.

Finds that it is in the best interest of unemployed workers, businesses, and the state to maintain a stable and solvent unemployment insurance system.

Declares an intent to make adjustments to benefit and tax equity that ensure both the stability and solvency of the system.

-- 2006 REGULAR SESSION --
Feb 27	First reading, referred to Rules.

House Joint Memorials

HJM 4043

by Representative Chase

Requesting the abolition of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.

Requests that the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, which was enacted December 8, 2004, be abolished, and that no recreational fees be imposed on federal lands within the State of Washington under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.

-- 2006 REGULAR SESSION --
Feb 27	First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ecology & Parks.

Senate Bills

SB 6175-S2

by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senator Jacobsen; by request of Department of Natural Resources)

Concerning the regulation of surface mining.

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Revises provisions relating to regulation of surface mining by ensuring adequate performance security to cover reclamation costs for mines and providing fees for the operation of the surface mining program.

-- 2006 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 16	Public hearing in committee.
Jan 25	Executive session in committee.
Feb 6	Public hearing in committee.
Feb 7	Executive session in committee.
	WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
	Minority; do not pass.
	Minority; without recommendation.
	Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 9	Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Feb 10	Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 24	2nd substitute bill substituted.
	Floor amendment(s) adopted.
	Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
	Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
-- IN THE HOUSE --
Feb 27	Public hearing and executive action taken in committee.
	First reading, referred to Appropriations.
	APP - Executive action taken by committee.
	APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
	Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 2	Placed on second reading.
Mar 4	Committee amendment not adopted.
	Floor amendment(s) adopted.
	Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
	Third reading, passed; yeas, 72; nays, 24; absent, 0; excused, 2.
-- IN THE SENATE --
Mar 7	Senate concurred in House amendments.
	Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
Mar 8	President signed.
-- IN THE HOUSE --
	Speaker signed.
-- OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION --
	Delivered to Governor.
Mar 30	Governor signed.
	Chapter 341, 2006 Laws.
	Effective date 6/7/2006*.

SB 6237-S

by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Schoesler, Prentice, and Hewitt)

Making technical modifications to tax statutes.

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Makes technical modifications to tax statutes.

-- 2006 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 26	Public hearing in committee.
Feb 24	Executive session in committee.
Feb 27	WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
	Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

SB 6241-S

by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Haugen, Benson, and Jacobsen; by request of Governor Gregoire)

Making 2006 supplemental transportation appropriations.

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Makes 2006 supplemental transportation appropriations.

-- 2006 REGULAR SESSION --
Feb 15	Public hearing in committee.
Feb 16	Work session and executive action taken in committee.
Feb 17	TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
	Rules suspended.
	Placed on second reading.
	1st substitute bill substituted.
	Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
	Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4.
-- IN THE HOUSE --
Feb 20	First reading, referred to Transportation.
Feb 27	Public hearing in committee.
Feb 28	Executive session in committee.
	TR - Executive action taken by committee.
	TR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
	Minority; do not pass.
Mar 1	Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
	Placed on second reading.
Mar 2	Committee amendment adopted as amended.
	Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
	Third reading, passed; yeas, 85; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 0.
-- IN THE SENATE --
Mar 6	Senate refuses to concur in House amendments. Asks House for conference thereon.
	Conference committee appointed. Senators Haugen, Jacobsen, Benson.
-- IN THE HOUSE --
Mar 7	Executive session in committee.
	Conference committee request granted.
	Conference committee appointed. Representatives Murray, Wallace, Woods.
Mar 8	Conference committee report adopted.
	Passed final passage as recommended by conference committee; yeas, 93; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 0.
-- IN THE SENATE --
	Conference committee report adopted.
	Passed final passage as recommended by conference committee; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
	President signed.
-- IN THE HOUSE --
	Speaker signed.
-- OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION --
	Delivered to Governor.
Mar 31	Governor partially vetoed.
	Chapter 370, 2006 Laws PV.
	Effective date 3/31/2006.

SB 6793-S

by Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections (originally sponsored by Senators Hargrove, Brown, Brandland, McAuliffe, Thibaudeau, Rockefeller, and Rasmussen)

Specifying roles and responsibilities with respect to the treatment of persons with mental disorders.

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

Designates roles and responsibilities with respect to the treatment of persons with mental disorders.

Declares that the legislature did not intend to create statutory causes of actions for regional support networks with the provisions of chapters 71.05 and 71.24 RCW. The purpose of this act is to make retroactive, remedial, curative, and technical amendments in order to resolve any ambiguity about the legislature's intent prior to September 9, 2005.

-- 2006 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 30	Public hearing in committee.
Feb 21	Executive session in committee.
Feb 23	HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 24	On motion, referred to Ways & Means.
Mar 2	Public hearing in committee.
Mar 3	Executive session in committee.
	WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
	Rules suspended.
	Placed on second reading.
Mar 4	2nd substitute bill substituted.

Senate Joint Resolutions

SJR 8224

by Senators McCaslin and Mulliken

Amending the Constitution to clarify the types of marital relationships that will be recognized as valid in Washington state.

Amends the Constitution to clarify the types of marital relationships that will be recognized as valid in Washington state.

-- 2006 REGULAR SESSION --
Feb 28	First reading, referred to Judiciary.