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THIRD DAY
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MORNING SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, January 13, 1993
The Senate was called to order at 11:30 a.m. by President Pritchard. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President that all Senators were present except Senators Pelz and Vognild.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, consisting of Pages Sharon Seabrook and Eric Nelson-Penland, presented the Colors. Reverend Paul Pierce, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Tumwater, offered the prayer.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Jesernig, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
REPORT OF SELECT COMMITTEE
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON 98504-0095
January 7, 1993
Mr. Gordon Golob
Secretary of the Senate
306 Legislative Building
Olympia, Washington 98504
Dear Gordon:
Enclosed is our Report to the Legislature on the Offenses Committed by Juveniles While on Authorized Leave, Unauthorized Leave, and Minimum Security Status, as required by Chapter 271, Laws of 1989.
If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact me at 753-3395.
Sincerely,
PAUL TRAUSE
Secretary
The Report of the Select Committee is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
REPORT OF SELECT COMMITTEE
WASHINGTON STATE
CHILD CARE COORDINATING COMMITTEE
January 12, 1993
Mr. Legislator:
Attached is a copy of the Child Care Coordinating Committee's 4th Annual Report to the Legislature. In compiling the data and generating the recommendations outlined in this report, the Child Care Coordinating Committee (CCCC) held frequent meetings and solicited input from business representatives, community groups and affected public agencies. We hope that you will rely upon this developmental work as you struggle with the difficult policy and fiscal choices facing you this legislative session.
The CCCC was established by the Legislature in 1988 to serve as a vehicle for coordination and communication among non-governmental entities concerned with child care and state agencies responsible for child care and early childhood education services. The Committee is also responsible for proposing changes to improved child care systems in Washington State. Statute mandates that the thirty-one members of the CCCC represent the broad spectrum of child care providers, parents who use child care, and the supporting agencies and community-based organizations.
This report is designed to assist the Governor and the Legislature in developing priorities which integrate child care with the overall needs of Washington's families. If you have any questions or wish further information, please contact Maggie Edgar, DSHS staff to the Committee, at (206) 753-5088.
Sincerely,
STACEY GRAVILLE
Chair
The Report of the Select Committee is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS BY GOVERNOR GARDNER
March 3, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Joyce Gillie, reappointed March 3, 1992, for a term ending January 18, 1996, as a member of the Board of Pharmacy.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
March 3, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Karen Kiessling, appointed March 3, 1992, for a term ending January 20, 1994, as a member of the Board of Pharmacy.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
March 16, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Stephen J. Williams, appointed March 16, 1992, for a term ending June 13, 1994, as a member of the Washington Public Power Supply System Board of Directors.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
March 18, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Gary Christenson, appointed March 18, 1992, and continuing at the Governor's pleasure as Director of the Washington Basic Health Plan.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
April 2, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Kelso Gillenwater, appointed April 2, 1992, for a term ending June 30, 1993, as a member of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
April 16, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Pleas Green, reappointed April 16, 1992, for a term ending August 2, 1994, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
April 16, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Donald Jacobson, appointed April 16, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1996, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Renton Technical College District No. 27.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
April 16, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
A.M. Jorgenson, appointed April 16, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1993, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Renton Technical College District No. 27.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
April 16, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Susan Ringwood, appointed April 16, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1995, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Renton Technical College District No. 27.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
April 21, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Scott Brundage, appointed April 21, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1996, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Wenatchee Community College District No. 15.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
April 21, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Napoleon Caldwell, appointed April 21, 1992, for a term ending August 2, 1993, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
April 21, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
L. Daniel Fessler, appointed April 21, 1992, for a term ending August 2, 1994, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
April 21, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Betty Hogan, appointed April 21, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1996, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Pierce Community College District No. 11.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
April 21, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Margaret Laidlaw, reappointed April 21, 1992, for a term ending August 2, 1994, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
April 21, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Michael Spearman, appointed April 21, 1992, for a term ending August 2, 1993, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
May 4, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
SuAnn M. Stone, appointed May 4, 1992, for a term ending January 18, 1995, as a member of the Board of Pharmacy.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
May 5, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
James R. Fox, reappointed May 5, 1992, for a term ending December 31, 1995, as a member of the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
May 5, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Dr. Eliot W. Scull, reappointed May 5, 1992, for a term ending December 31, 1995, as a member of the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
May 6, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Wilford Collins, Jr., appointed May 6, 1992, for a term ending December 31, 1995, as a member of the Western State Hospital Advisory Board.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
May 6, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Nancy J. Donigan, appointed May 6, 1992, for a term ending December 5, 1995, as a member of the Western State Hospital Advisory Board.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
May 6, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Elizabeth Muktarian, reappointed May 6, 1992, for a term ending December 5, 1995, as a member of the Western State Hospital Advisory Board.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
May 6, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Mark E. Soelling, reappointed May 6, 1992, for a term ending December 5, 1995, as a member of the Western State Hospital Advisory Board.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
May 19, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Correy Spooner, appointed May 19, 1992, for a term ending June 12, 1995, as a member of the Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
May 19, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Senator Dean Sutherland, appointed May 19, 1992, for a term ending June 12, 1995, as a member of the Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
June 1, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Doug Sayan, appointed June 1, 1992, for a term beginning June 10, 1992, and ending July 26, 1997, as a member of the Personnel Appeals Board.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
June 9, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Judge Susan Hahn, appointed June 9, 1992, for a term ending August 2, 1994, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
June 9, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Judge Ricardo Martinez, appointed June 9, 1992, for a term ending August 2, 1993, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
June 23, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Jan Kumasaka, reappointed June 23, 1992, for a term ending June 17, 1997, as Chair of the Human Rights Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
June 26, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
John F. Cockburn, reappointed June 26, 1992, for a term ending June 13, 1996, as a member of the Washington Public Power Supply System Board of Directors.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
July 6, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Joseph Fram, reappointed July 6, 1992, for a term ending July 1, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for the State School for the Blind.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
July 6, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Wanda Mosbarger, appointed July 6, 1992, for a term ending June 30, 1994, as a member of the Gambling Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
July 6, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Bonnie Roth, reappointed July 6, 1992, for a term ending July 1, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for the State School for the Blind.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
July 6, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Alice B. Tawresey, reappointed July 6, 1992, for a term ending June 30, 1998, as a member of the Transportation Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
July 7, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Charlotte Chalker, reappointed July 7, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Western Washington University.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
July 7, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Wayne H. Ehlers, appointed July 7, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Western Washington University.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
July 10, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Lois M. Curtis, appointed July 10, 1992, for a term ending July 5, 1995, as a member of the Puget Sound Water Quality Authority.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
July 10, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Larry Phillips, appointed July 10, 1992, for a term ending July 5, 1993, as a member of the Puget Sound Water Quality Authority.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
July 27, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Warren A. Bishop, appointed July 27, 1992, for a term beginning July 31, 1992, and continuing coextensively with the Governor's term, pursuant to RCW 80.50.030, as Chair of the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
September 2, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Carolyn Keck, appointed September 2, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1993, as a member of the Board of Trustees for South Puget Sound Community College District No. 24.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
September 2, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Dan C. O'Neill, appointed September 2, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1994, as a member of the Board of Trustees for South Puget Sound Community College District No. 24.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
September 8, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Robert V. Jensen, appointed September 8, 1992, for a term ending June 30, 1998, as a member of the Pollution Control/Shorelines Hearings Board.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
September 9, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Patricia Schrom, appointed September 9, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1995, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Big Bend Community College District No. 18.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
September 16, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Seth Dawson, reappointed September 16, 1992, for a term ending August 2, 1995, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
September 16, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Judge Marcus M. Kelly, reappointed September 16, 1992, for a term ending August 2, 1995, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
September 16, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Judge Robert Lasnik, reappointed September 16, 1992, for a term ending August 2, 1995, as Chair of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 7, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Sally Storm, appointed October 7, 1992, for a term ending August 2, 1995, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 8, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Judge Reginald T. Roberts, reappointed October 8, 1992, for a term ending September 25, 1996, as a member of the Clemency and Pardons Board.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 8, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Trudy Sutherland, reappointed October 8, 1992, for a term ending September 25, 1996, as a member of the Clemency and Pardons Board.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 13, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Michael R. Thorp, reappointed October 13, 1992, for a term ending July 5, 1995, as a member of the Puget Sound Water Quality Authority.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 13, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Sheri Tonn, reappointed October 13, 1992, for a term ending July 5, 1996, as a member of the Puget Sound Water Quality Authority.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 13, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Terry Williams, reappointed October 13, 1992, for a term ending July 5, 1996, as a member of the Puget Sound Water Quality Authority.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 14, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Carol Bender, reappointed October 14, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Lake Washington Technical College District No. 26.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 14, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Carl R. Brown, reappointed October 14, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Bates Technical College District No. 28.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 14, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Bruce L. Cardwell, reappointed October 14, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Lower Columbia Community College District No. 13.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 14, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Donna E. Dilger, appointed October 14, 1992, for a term ending June 30, 1995, as a member of the Housing Finance Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 14, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Frank Ducceschi, reappointed October 14, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Peninsula Community College District No. 1.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 14, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Wendell George, reappointed October 14, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Wenatchee Valley Community College District No. 15.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 14, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Julie Grant, reappointed October 14, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for South Sound Community College District No. 24.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 14, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Julie Johnson, reappointed October 14, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1996, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Peninsula Community College District No. 1.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 14, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Rod Kawakami, reappointed October 14, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Renton Technical College District No. 27.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 14, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
John P. Kniskern, reappointed October 14, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1996, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Highline Community College District No. 9.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 14, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Josephine V. Tamayo Murray, appointed October 14, 1992, for a term ending June 30, 1995, as a member of the Housing Finance Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 14, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Mary Nichols, reappointed October 14, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Bellingham Technical College District No. 25.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 14, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Thomas H. Nixon, reappointed October 14, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Highline Community College District No. 9.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 14, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Bonnie J. Polhamus, reappointed October 14, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Big Bend Community College District No. 18.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 14, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Cynthia K. Rekdal, reappointed October 14, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Seattle Community College District No. 6.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 14, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Clint Shinkle, reappointed October 14, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Olympic Community College District No. 3.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 14, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Kathy Simonis, reappointed October 14, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Centralia Community College District No. 12.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 14, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
James G. Walton, reappointed October 14, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Spokane Community College District No. 17.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 14, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Arnold Wright, reappointed October 14, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Clover Park Technical College District No. 29.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 19, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
David Tang, reappointed October 19, 1992, for a term ending June 30, 1996, as a member of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 21, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Ralph DiSibio, appointed October 21, 1992, for a term ending June 30, 1996, as a member of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 28, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Donald J. Hale, reappointed October 28, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Everett Community College District No. 5.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
October 28, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
M. J. Hrdlicka, appointed October 28, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Edmonds Community College District No. 23.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
November 2, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Daniel A. DiGuilio, reappointed November 2, 1992, for a term ending November 2, 1995, as a member of the Juvenile Disposition Standards Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
November 2, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Rufus McKee, appointed November 2, 1992, for a term ending November 2, 1993, as a member of the Juvenile Disposition Standards Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
November 2, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
William S. Pine, reappointed November 2, 1992, for a term ending November 2, 1995, as a member of the Juvenile Disposition Standards Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
November 2, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Marilee Roloff, reappointed November 2, 1992, for a term ending November 2, 1995, as a member of the Juvenile Disposition Standards Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
November 2, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Gay V. Selby, appointed November 2, 1992, for a term ending June 30, 1996, as a member of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
November 2, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
John Turner, reappointed November 2, 1992, for a term ending November 2, 1995, as a member of the Juvenile Disposition Standards Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
November 3, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
John V. Geraghty, Jr., reappointed November 3, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Eastern Washington University.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
November 3, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Warren J. Gilbert, Jr., reappointed November 3, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1998, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Western Washington University.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
November 3, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Lila Girvin, reappointed November 3, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for The Evergreen State College.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
November 3, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Vicki McNeill, appointed November 3, 1992, for a term ending June 30, 1995, as a member of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
November 3, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Christina Meserve, reappointed November 3, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for The Evergreen State College.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
November 4, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
H. Jon Runstad, reappointed November 4, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1998, as a member of the Board of Regents for the University of Washington.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
November 17, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
John M. Nettleton, appointed November 17, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Tacoma Community College District No. 22.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
November 19, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Holly Echo-Hawk Middelton, appointed November 19, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Clark Community College District No. 14.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
December 4, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Paul L. Campbell, appointed December 4, 1992, for a term ending October 25, 1997, as a member of the Small Business Export Financial Assistance Center Board of Directors.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
December 4, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Kathryne Cobb, appointed December 4, 1992, for a term ending October 25, 1997, as a member of the Small Business Export Financial Assistance Center Board of Directors.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
December 4, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Burrill Hatch, appointed December 4, 1992, for a term ending October 25, 1997, as a member of the Small Business Export Financial Assistance Center Board of Directors.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
December 4, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Larry Killeen, appointed December 4, 1992, for a term ending October 25, 1997, as a member of the Small Business Export Financial Assistance Center Board of Directors.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
December 4, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Bernard Korth, reappointed December 4, 1992, for a term ending October 25, 1997, as a member of the Small Business Export Financial Assistance Center Board of Directors.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
December 4, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
John Lewis, appointed December 4, 1992, for a term ending October 25, 1997, as a member of the Small Business Export Financial Assistance Center Board of Directors.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
December 4, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Williem Maas, appointed December 4, 1992, for a term ending October 25, 1997, as a member of the Small Business Export Financial Assistance Center Board of Directors.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
December 4, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Donald Miller, appointed December 4, 1992, for a term ending October 25, 1997, as a member of the Small Business Export Financial Assistance Center Board of Directors.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
December 4, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Claude Soudah, appointed December 4, 1992, for a term ending October 25, 1997, as a member of the Small Business Export Financial Assistance Center Board of Directors.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
December 4, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
David Thornton, appointed December 4, 1992, for a term ending October 25, 1997, as a member of the Small Business Export Financial Assistance Center Board of Directors.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
December 4, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
James R. Walesby, reappointed December 4, 1992, for a term ending October 25, 1997, as a member of the Small Business Export Financial Assistance Center Board of Directors.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
December 22, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Karen Steeb, appointed December 22, 1992, for a term ending September 30, 1996, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Shoreline Community College District No. 7.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
January 8, 1993
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
May Gerstle, reappointed January 8, 1993, for a term ending April 3, 1996, as a member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
January 8, 1993
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Robert Quoidbach, appointed January 9, 1993, for a term ending January 1, 1997, as a member of the Forest Practices Appeals Board.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
January 8, 1993
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Antonio Santoy, reappointed January 8, 1993, for a term ending April 3, 1996, as a member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
January 8, 1993
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
John L. Shreve, reappointed January 8, 1993, for a term ending December 31, 1998, as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
January 8, 1993
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Miland Walling, appointed January 8, 1993, for a term ending April 16, 1993, as a member of the Oil and Gas Conservation Committee.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
January 8, 1993
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
Melvin D. Wortman, reappointed January 8, 1993, for a term ending December 31, 1998, as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Sincerely,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
HOLD.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Jesernig, the Messages from the Governor concerning Gubernatorial Appointments were held on the desk.
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
January 11, 1993
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE AND
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In compliance with the provision of Section 11 of Article III of the Constitution of the state of Washington, the Governor hereby submits his report of each case of reprieve, commutation, or pardon that he has granted since the adjournment of the 1992 Regular Session of the Fifty-Second Legislature, copies of which are attached.
Respectfully submitted,
KALEEN COTTINGHAM
Legal Counsel to the Governor
COMMUTATION OF SENTENCE
for
Tamera Schoen (a.k.a. Kristy Williams)
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, GREETING:
On January 17, 1992, Tamera Schoen was sentenced by the Superior Court for King County for the state of Washington to a term of 43 months in prison after being found guilty on December 9, 1991, of numerous counts of Possessing Stolen Property.
Ms. Schoen is terminally ill. She has been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma (cancer) of unknown primary origin which has metastasized to the liver. As of October 30, 1992, her medical oncologist and primary physician indicated that she is not a surgical candidate and that the goal of therapy is to preserve the quality of her life as long as possible with analgesics and chemotherapy. Ms. Schoen is tentatively scheduled for chemoembolization of her adenocarcinoma at Tacoma General Hospital on December 7, 1992. This hospitalization will require a three to four-day stay at Tacoma General Hospital.
On December 3, 1992, the Clemency and Pardons Board met to review the clemency petition presented on behalf of Ms. Tamera Schoen. The Board voted unanimously to recommend that the Governor grant clemency to Ms. Schoen so that she can be transferred to a hospice situation immediately following her hospitalization at Tacoma General Hospital.
A hospice arrangement has been made in the home of Ms. Cynthia Locke. Ms. Locke is a resident of Snohomish County and presently resides at 19918 Damson Road, Lynnwood, Washington. Ms. Locke is a registered nurse and is licensed in the state of Washington. Ms. Locke has been providing adult in-home hospice care.
Because of the medical condition of Ms. Schoen, this is an extraordinary case and justifies granting clemency at this time for the remainder of Ms. Schoen's sentence.
The period of this clemency shall begin from the time of release from the hospital following the tentatively scheduled chemoembolization on or following December 7, 1992. If the necessary hospitalization is delayed, this clemency shall be effective in a delayed fashion to coincide with her release from the hospital following the medical procedure. In the event that her physician certifies that she is unable to receive the chemoembolization at any point in the foreseeable future due to her medical condition, she shall be released from the Department of Corrections to the hospice in-home care provided by Ms. Cynthia Locke no later that December 14, 1992.
During the pendency of this placement, a community corrections officer will monitor the placement on a periodic basis.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Booth Gardner, Governor of the state of Washington, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the laws of the state of Washington, do hereby grant the clemency for Tamera Schoen, Department of Corrections No. 940821, for her conviction for several counts of Possession of Stolen Property, pursuant to the conditions set forth herein.
(SEAL) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the state of Washington to be affixed at Olympia, this 4th day of December, A.D., nineteen hundred and ninety-two.
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
BY THE GOVERNOR:
DONALD WHITING
Assistant Secretary of State
CONDITIONAL COMMUTATION ORDER
Arlyn Davis
On September 30, 1981, Arlyn Davis, and his co-defendant, John Wright, entered pleas of guilty to the crime of First Degree Murder. The crime occurred on March 22, 1981. Arlyn Davis was 15 years old at the time, having turned 15 years old on March 20, 1981. John Wright, the co-defendant, was 16 years old.
The victim was a 36 year-old man who had offered Mr. Davis a ride when Mr. Davis was hitchhiking several months prior to the date of this offense. The victim offered to give Mr. Davis drugs and assistance at any time he needed them, as Mr. Davis was running away from home. Mr. Davis subsequently contacted the victim who did supply him with drugs. This eventually led to Mr. Davis' involvement in homosexual activity with the victim, and ultimately the victim became Mr. Davis' pimp. The victim encouraged Mr. Davis to recruit other young men, one of which was John Wright. Mr. Wright and Mr. Davis concluded that they needed to get out of the situation and made the decision to steal money from the victim, buy plane tickets, and go to Florida. During the robbery attempt, the victim resisted and was choked with an electrical cord by Mr. Wright. Both defendants planned and executed the robbery, although there had been no plan to take the life of the victim. The two boys received $11,000 as a result of the robbery, but were apprehended at SeaTac Airport before they could leave for Florida. The $11,000 was fully recovered.
Mr. Davis was sentenced to life in prison. The Thurston County prosecuting attorney, Patrick Sutherland, and the sentencing judge, Gerry Alexander, both recommended to the parole board that the minimum term be set at its lowest possible level, which was 20 years at the time of sentencing. Mr. Davis' Sentencing Reform Act guideline range is 240 to 320 months. He has jail time credits of 191 days, and therefore, has an adjusted guideline range of 233 to 313 months. The Indeterminate Sentence Review Board set Mr. Davis' duration of confinement at 240 months, as mandated by statute.
From the time that Mr. Davis arrived at the Walla Walla State Penitentiary in 1987 to the present time, he has been free of any infractions. Prior to being sent to Walla Walla, Mr. Davis married his girlfriend, Patty, in 1985. From that time on, Mr. Davis began to rehabilitate himself. Mr. Davis was involved with and completed both mental health counseling and drug treatment counseling. He completed his high school diploma and has taken various college classes. He is employed as the inventory manager and purchaser for Institutional Industries at Walla Walla.
A psychological evaluation of Mr. Davis was completed on September 29, 1992, by Dr. Ronald D. Page, clinical psychologist. Dr. Page is supportive of clemency for Mr. Davis.
The Thurston County prosecuting attorney, Patrick Sutherland, investigated Mr. Davis' progress at Walla Walla thoroughly by both conferring with Mr. Davis' counselor at Walla Walla and examining his institutional file. Prosecutor Sutherland recommends that Mr. Davis be considered for clemency.
At the request of the Clemency and Pardons Board, the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board conducted an investigation into Mr. Davis' "paroleability" and conducted a hearing on that issue on October 23, 1992. At that hearing, the Department of Corrections was represented and took the position that it has no objection to clemency. After its investigation, the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board supported and encouraged a grant of clemency to Mr. Davis who is now 26 years of age.
The parents of Mr. Davis, Edward and Nicolette Davis, have been supportive of their son since the time of his arrest. They reside in Honolulu, Hawaii, and run two businesses.
Mr. Davis has accepted the responsibility for his actions and admitted his guilt. He has shown appropriate remorse and his chances for re-offending are low. Mr. Davis has completed all of the programming possible with the Department of Corrections. During this process, he has matured a great deal and has taken advantage of every opportunity to improve himself. It is unlikely that Mr. Davis will present any future danger to society if released at this time, subject to the conditions set forth herein.
The Clemency and Pardons Board, at its December 3, 1992, meeting, reviewed and discussed the petition of Mr. Davis. A presentation was made on his behalf by his attorney, Mr. Ed Schaller. After deliberation, the Board voted 3-2 to recommend to the governor that clemency be granted.
This is an extraordinary case and justice is served by granting a conditional clemency at this time for the remainder of Mr. Davis' sentence. By this order, I hereby waive the 20-year mandatory minimum term set by RCW 9.95.115, and direct the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board to parole Mr. Davis. The Indeterminate Sentence Review Board shall impose, at a minimum, the following conditions in its parole order:
1. Upon release from the institution, report as instructed to a community corrections officer and thereafter make a correct report as often as directed.
2. Secure written permission of a community corrections officer before leaving the state of Washington.
3. Obey all laws and abide by any special conditions imposed by the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board or any written instructions issued by a community corrections officer of the Department of Corrections.
4. At no time, purchase, own, possess, or control any firearm or deadly weapon.
5. Submit to a search of person, residence, vehicle, and possessions whenever requested by a community corrections officer.
6. Obey all court orders.
7. Reside in a residence approved by the assigned community corrections officer and secure permission of the community corrections officer before changing residences.
8. Do not use or possess controlled substances of any kind.
9. Submit to drug or alcohol monitoring, if directed by the community corrections officer, through an agency approved
by the community corrections officer. As a condition of clemency, sign a full release of information allowing the treatment or monitoring agency to release information to the community corrections officer and the Indeterminate Sentence Review board. This release of information must be effective until Mr. Davis is granted a final discharge.
10. Do not consume any alcoholic beverages.
11. Enter into full-time employment or an education program within 30 days of release.
12. An inter-state compact investigation of transfer of parole to Hawaii must be submitted for final approval to the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board in the event that Mr. Davis desires to move to Hawaii.
The Indeterminate Sentence Review Board may, in its discretion, amend these conditions if the situation so warrants.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Booth Gardner, Governor of the state of Washington, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the laws of the state of Washington do hereby grant the conditional clemency for Arlyn Davis, Department of Corrections No. 279242, for his conviction of Murder in the First Degree, pursuant to the conditions set forth herein.
(SEAL) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the state of Washington to be affixed at Olympia, this 7th day of January, A.D., nineteen hundred and ninety-three.
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
BY THE GOVERNOR:
RALPH MUNRO
Secretary of State
PARDON
TO ALL WHO TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, GREETING:
Sherwood J. Trulson was found guilty of assault in the third degree by the Superior Court of the state of Washington for King County on January 25, 1985, and he was thereupon sentenced to a term of two years community supervision by the Department of Corrections (reduced to one year after one year completed) and 240 hours of community service and attendance at an alcohol treatment program. Since this time, Sherwood Trulson has maintained a record free of further felony convictions and has involved himself in the creation of a new company, Environmental Waste of America, Inc. He has also shown his commitment to rehabilitation through his recovery from alcohol abuse. For these reasons, the Clemency and Pardons Board recommended that a pardon be granted in order to further the role of Mr. Trulson as an active member of the business community, his family and the state of Washington.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Booth Gardner, Governor of the state of Washington, do hereby pardon Sherwood J. Trulson from the judgment and sentence of assault in the second degree entered January 25, 1985, by the Superior Court of the state of Washington for King County.
(SEAL) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the state of Washington to be affixed at Olympia, this 24th day of August, A.D., nineteen hundred and ninety-two.
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
BY THE GOVERNOR:
RALPH MUNRO
Secretary of State
PARDON
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, GREETING:
Gordon H. Graham was found guilty of forgery, robbery, and numerous parole violations by the Superior Courts of the state of Washington for Chelan, Spokane, and King Counties during the years 1949 to 1972. He served many years in jails. With the exception of an occasional parole violation during that same time period, 1949 to 1972, Mr. Graham has maintained a record free of further felony convictions and has involved himself commendably in community and professional activities, and has shown his rehabilitation. He petitioned for a pardon to clear his good name.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Booth Gardner, Governor of the state of Washington, do hereby pardon Gordon A. Graham from the judgment and sentences imposed in Chelan, Spokane, and King Counties during the period 1949 to 1972.
(SEAL) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the state of Washington to be affixed at Olympia, this 11th day of January, A.D., nineteen
hundred and ninety-three.
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
BY THE GOVERNOR:
RALPH MUNRO
Secretary of State
PARDON
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, GREETING:
Mark Nelson plead guilty to Simple Assault in the state of Washington, a crime which was committed on February 15, 1980, and he was sentenced with a deferred finding followed by a dismissal one year later.
This is the only assault in Mr. Nelson's background. Since that point in time, Mr. Nelson has enrolled in a nurse training program at Shoreline Community College. In the course of that training, both he and the school's administration have asked that this simple assault be removed from his criminal background record. For the reason of furthering his educational pursuits, and the relationship of that educational pursuit to his rehabilitation, the Clemency and Pardons Board recommended to the Governor that a pardon be granted.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Booth Gardner, Governor of the state of Washington, do hereby pardon Mark Nelson from the sentence imposed for simple assault committed on February 15, 1980.
(SEAL) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the state of Washington to be affixed at Olympia, this 24th day of August, A.D., nineteen hundred and ninety-two.
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
BY THE GOVERNOR:
RALPH MUNRO
Secretary of State
PARDON
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, GREETING:
Jamaal D. Kiah-el was found guilty of petty larceny, contributing to delinquency of a minor, and grand larceny by the Superior Court of the state of Washington for King County during the years 1958 and 1959. He served several months of time in the King County jail. During the early 1960's, Mr. Kiah-el was also convicted of similar crimes in the state of Pennsylvania. With these exceptions, Jamaal D. Kiah-el has since maintained a record free of further felony convictions and has involved himself commendably in community activities and has shown his rehabilitation. He petitioned for a pardon to clear his good name.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Booth Gardner, Governor of the state of Washington, do hereby pardon Jamaal D. Kiah-el from the judgment and sentences imposed in King County during 1958 and 1959.
(SEAL) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the state of Washington to be affixed at Olympia, this 24th day of August, A.D., nineteen hundred and ninety-two.
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
BY THE GOVERNOR:
RALPH MUNRO
Secretary of State
MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE
The Honorable President of the Senate
Legislature of the State of Washington
Olympia, Washington
Mr. President:
We herewith respectfully transmit for your consideration a copy of Initiative to the Legislature Number 141, originally filed with this office on June 11, 1992. On December 31, 1992, the sponsor of the proposed initiative filed 9,665 signature petition sheets in support of the measure. We have completed our preliminary canvass of these petitions and have determined that they contain 159,308 signatures.
Accordingly, pursuant to the provisions of Article 2, section 1 of the State Constitution, we are provisionally certifying Initiative to the Legislature Number 141 to you at this time. We expect to complete verification of signatures no later than February 14, 1993, and we will provide the Legislature with a final certification as soon as possible thereafter.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and affixed the seal of the state
of Washington, this eleventh day of January, 1993.
(Seal) RALPH MUNRO,
Secretary of State
INITIATIVE MEASURE NUMBER 141
AN ACT Relating to health reform; and adding a new chapter to Title 48 RCW.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. FINDINGS. We the people of the state of Washington find that our health and financial security are jeopardized by current health insurance and health system practices. These practices result in unaffordable costs and cost increases that far exceed ordinary inflation. Current total health care expenditures are more than sufficient to provide access to all within a reformed, efficient system.
We find that too many of our state's residents are without health insurance, that each year many individuals and families are forced into poverty because of serious illness and that many must leave gainful employment to be eligible for publicly funded health services. Additionally, thousands of us are at risk of losing adequate health insurance, or have had insurance canceled in the past year, or cannot afford to renew existing coverage.
We find that businesses can no longer afford to pay for health insurance and remain competitive in a global economy, and that individuals and small businesses bear an inequitable insurance burden.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. PURPOSES, GOALS, AND INTENT. Be it enacted by the people of the state of Washington that we intend that the state government establish health care policy that will reduce and stabilize costs, assure access for all residents, improve the public's health, and ensure that health care cost increases do not endanger business viability.
We intend that total health care costs be stabilized and kept within increases similar to the rates of general economic inflation by encouraging consumers, providers, and insurers to make more cost-effective health care decisions.
We intend that all state residents be enrolled in an insurance plan of their choice so long as the plan offers affordable, accessible, cost-effective, and comprehensive health services.
We intend that individuals and businesses have the option to purchase any health services they may choose in addition to those defined in the benefits package referenced in this chapter.
We intend that all state residents, all businesses, employees, and government participate in payment for health services, and that individual premium costs and access to service fees be on a sliding scale based on income with the lowest-income citizens exempt from premium payments.
We intend that these goals be accomplished within a reformed system using available private providers and facilities, and that consumers be free to choose among competing plans operating within total budget limits.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. ENROLLMENT IN A CERTIFIED INSURANCE PLAN REQUIRED. By November 1, 1997, all Washington state residents, as defined by the governor in rule, shall be enrolled in the certified insurance plan of their choice.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. POWERS OF THE GOVERNOR AND THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER. The governor, in consultation with the insurance commissioner, shall:
(1) By January 1, 1995, determine in rule a comprehensive package of cost-effective health and long-term care services that shall be known as "the benefits package." In determining the benefits package, the health services offered to Washington state employees through the state health care authority during 1992 shall be used as an example, and the benefits package recommendations of the health care commission shall also be considered. The benefits package shall include, but not be limited to, inpatient services, outpatient services, preventive services, and community residential services for physical, mental, and developmental illnesses and disabilities.
(2) By July 1, 1996, establish and make public the maximum total funds that a certified insurance plan may receive per enrollee during each year for the benefits package. In establishing these maximum levels, all Washington state residents must be considered as a single community. However, regional variations may be allowed in total funds received by a certified insurance plan based on documented demographic factors, or other factors established by rule that predict utilization within a community. The annual increase in the per enrollee costs of the benefits package may not exceed one and one-half times the percentage increase in the annual average wage in the state for the previous year. Annual average wage shall mean that wage calculated by the employment security department for unemployment insurance contributions purposes as defined in RCW 50.04.355.
(3) By July 1, 1997, establish and implement requirements according to section 5 of this act.
(4) Establish by rule requirements for all residents, all businesses, and government to make payments that shall be received by certified insurance plans and that will be sufficient to implement this chapter while providing the comprehensive benefits package to all state residents. The payment requirements must result in as little change in current aggregate payment levels for health services as is possible within each of these groups. The payment levels must give consideration to the financial viability of small low-wage businesses and to low-income families and individuals. Payment requirements established under this subsection may be modified or replaced by an alternative set of payment requirements that fulfills the intent of this chapter, and that is approved by two-thirds of each house of the state legislature.
(5) Reorganize state government as needed to implement this chapter; however no more than fifty new, full-time equivalent employees shall be hired for this purpose. Additional employees who may be needed must be added by reassigning personnel employed by the state on the effective date of this act.
(6) Determine, in conjunction with the medical community, practice parameters and peer review mechanisms for reducing malpractice. Also, apply the malpractice reform recommendations of the health care commission, as appropriate, to reform the system.
(7) Ensure that an amount equal to at least five percent of total funds received by certified insurance plans for the benefits package is allocated to state and local public health departments to provide public health status assessment, policy development, and other services to protect the public health, including vital records, infectious and contagious disease control, assurance of the safety of food and drinking water, and protection from contamination by pollutants or toxic substances.
(8) Negotiate with congress and federal agencies to obtain waivers or exemptions from federal rules or statutes as needed to implement this chapter without losing federal funds that now come to the state.
(9) Establish rules, appoint advisory commissions, conduct research, receive grants or gifts, convene task forces, or engage in any other actions that may be needed to implement this chapter.
(10) Establish, if certified plans are insufficient or unable to meet a populations's health service needs, contracts with local health departments, community or migrant health centers, or other nonprofit health service entities for all or part of the benefits package, and recognize the unique ability of community and migrant health centers to serve populations within their communities.
(11) Apply all mechanisms as necessary, including those recommended by the health care commission, to control costs and assure quality of care consistent with this chapter.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED INSURANCE PLANS. A health maintenance organization, health care service contractor, group disability insurer, or other entity is qualified to be a certified insurance plan if they meet requirements established by the governor in consultation with the insurance commissioner.
These requirements must include that a certified insurance plan:
(1) Accept enrollment from any Washington state resident regardless of preexisting health condition, employment, or income.
(2) Provide the benefits package to all of its enrollees.
(3) Receive payments for the benefits package only in the form of fixed, prepaid, per capita payments, and access to service fees so long as these limited fees do not become a barrier to appropriate and timely access.
(4) Receive from all sources no more than the maximum funding levels per enrollee established by the state for the benefits package and prohibit balance billing or unauthorized cost sharing.
(5) Comply with uniform billing, reporting, and inspection requirements, monitoring processes and standards for continuous quality improvement and total quality management as determined by rule.
(6) Promote community health education to increase awareness of injury and illness prevention; encourage enrollees to take responsibility for protecting their own health; and stimulate community discussion about the use and limits of medical care in improving the health of individuals and communities.
(7) Comply with rules established by the governor, consistent with this chapter, for freedom of choice of plans and providers, consumer participation in policy development, portability of benefits, enrollee grievance procedures, uniform billing procedures, avoidance or elimination of barriers to access, and other rules, all of which shall be established through an open, public process.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 6. PROHIBITIONS AGAINST NONCERTIFIED ENTITIES RECEIVING PAYMENT FOR BENEFITS PACKAGE SERVICES.--NO RESTRICTION ON SERVICES NOT INCLUDED WITHIN THE BENEFITS PACKAGE. It is unlawful for a person or corporation to receive payments for services for an enrollee covered within the benefits package unless they are within a certified plan or qualify as an exception, established in rule, under section 4(10) of this act. However nothing in this chapter precludes an entity from insuring, providing, contracting, or receiving payment for health services not included in the benefits package, nor does anything in this chapter restrict an employer from offering, and an employee representative from negotiating for, or an individual from purchasing, services not included in the benefits package.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 7. PUBLIC REPORTS AND DETAILED PLAN REQUIRED; MORE SWIFT ACTION NOT PROHIBITED. Quarterly, beginning in January 1994, the governor and insurance commissioner or their designees, shall report to the people on progress in implementing this chapter by making presentations to local boards of health in public meetings. Local boards may convene joint, regional meetings for this purpose.
By July 1994, the governor and the insurance commissioner shall present to the public a detailed plan to implement this chapter. All rules proposed for implementation of this chapter must be adopted in accordance with statues that ensure public scrutiny and an ability for public response and must conform to the requirements of chapter 34.05 RCW. Nothing in this chapter prevents the government from taking action to contain health care costs, or to expand access more quickly than required in this chapter, or to adopt recommendations of the health care commission, so long as these actions are consistent with sections 3 through 6 of this act, and do not conflict with the intent of this chapter.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 8. SEVERABILITY. 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. 9. CAPTIONS NOT LAW. Captions as used in this act constitute no part of the law.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 10. Sections 1 through 9 of this act shall constitute a new chapter in Title 48 RCW.
MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE
The Honorable President of the Senate
Legislature of the State of Washington
Olympia, Washington
Mr. President:
We herewith respectfully transmit for your consideration the following bills which were vetoed by the Governor, together with the official veto messages of the Governor setting forth his objections to the bills as required by Article III, section 12, of the Washington State Constitution:
Substitute Senate Bill No. 6146,
Senate Bill No. 6270,
Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6273.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed
the seal of the state of Washington, at Olympia, this eleventh day
of January, 1993.
(Seal) RALPH MUNRO,
Secretary of State
VETOED BILLS
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
VETO MESSAGE ON SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6146
March 31, 1992
To the Honorable, the Senate
of the State of Washington
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am returning herewith, without my approval, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6146 entitled:
"AN ACT Relating to appropriations for projects recommended by the public works board."
Substitute Senate Bill No. 6146 approves local public works projects recommended by the Public Works Board for low-interest loan financing from the dedicated Public Works Assistance Account.
Today, I signed Substitute House Bill No. 2302, which is identical to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6146.
For this reason, I have vetoed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6146 in its entirety.
Respectfully submitted,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
VETO MESSAGE ON SENATE BILL NO. 6270
March 26, 1992
To the Honorable, the Senate
of the State of Washington
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am returning herewith, without my approval Senate Bill No. 6270, entitled:
"AN ACT Relating to municipal criminal justice account distributions based on city crime rates."
Senate Bill No. 6270 modifies the current statute related to municipal criminal justice account distributions by reducing funding eligibility criteria for high crime cities. The bill also clearly specifies that excess funds shall be distributed to cities with crime rates of one hundred twenty-five percent of the state-wide average.
Today, I signed House Bill No. 2655, which is identical to this legislation.
For this reason, I have vetoed Senate Bill No. 6270 in its entirety.
Respectfully submitted,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
VETO MESSAGE ON ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 6273
April 1, 1992
To the Honorable, the Senate
of the State of Washington
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am returning herewith, without my approval Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6273, entitled:
"AN ACT Relating to clarifying the department of agriculture's authority to regulate pesticides."
A recent United States Supreme Court decision (Casey v. Mortier) clarified that local governments are permitted under the federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to regulate the use of pesticides. This court decision did not alter the ability of state government to limit local government's ability to regulate pesticide use. Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6273 seeks to address the Supreme Court decision by pre-empting, to a limited extent, the ability of local government to regulate pesticide use.
The concern giving rise to this legislation was that local regulation of pesticides could, over time, become complex, unreasonable or oppressive and could burden vital segments of Washington's timber and agricultural economy. I, too, want to avoid this outcome. However, the Supreme Court's action occurred only last June. Few examples of local pesticide regulations of concern exist.
I believe that insufficient information exists to conclude the degree to which pre-emption of local authority, if any, is necessary to ensure pesticide use is regulated in a balanced manner to meet agricultural, forest products and other economic needs as well as the needs of the environment. For this reason, it is not clear that the level of pre-emption set forth in Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6273, is a sufficient or appropriate interim measure.
To address my concern, I am hereby directing the Department of Agriculture to lead an inter-agency group including the Departments of Labor and Industries, Community Development, Health and Ecology. This group shall coordinate, among all affected interests, a process to review the issue of local pesticide regulation and develop a timely recommendation on the degree of pesticide regulation appropriate for state and local governments.
For the reasons stated above, I have vetoed Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6273 in its entirety.
Respectfully submitted,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE
The Honorable President of the Senate
Legislature of the State of Washington
Olympia, Washington
Mr. President:
We respectfully transmit for your consideration the following bills which have been partially vetoed by the Governor, together with the official veto messages of the Governor setting forth his objections to the sections or items of each of the bills as required by Article III, section 12, of the Washington State Constitution:
Section 4, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5116, the remainder of which has been designated Chapter 39, Laws of 1992;
Section 2, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5557, the remainder of which has been designated Chapter 106, Laws of 1992;
Section 2, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5675, the remainder of which has been designated Chapter 88, Laws of 1992;
Subsection 1 of Section 202, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5953, the remainder of which has been designated Chapter 141, Laws of 1992;
Section 5, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6054, the remainder of which has been designated Chapter 241, Laws of 1992;
Sections 2, 3, and 4, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6184, the remainder of which has been designated Chapter 92, Laws of 1992;
Sections 4 and 7, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6319, the remainder of which has been designated Chapter 230, Laws of 1992;
Section 5, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6327, the remainder of which has been designated Chapter 50, Laws of 1992;
Sections 3, 5, and 13, Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6347, the remainder of which has been designated Chapter 111, Laws of 1992;
Sections 12 and 13, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6428, the remainder of which has been designated Chapter 198, Laws of 1992;
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand,
and affixed the seal of the state of Washington,
this eleventh day of January, 1993.
(Seal) RALPH MUNRO,
Secretary of State
PARTIALLY VETOED BILLS
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
PARTIAL VETO MESSAGE ON SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5116
March 26, 1992
To the Honorable, the Senate
of the State of Washington
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am returning herewith, without my approval as to section 4, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5116 entitled:
"AN ACT Relating to transportation safety."
Substitute Senate Bill No. 5116 is the product of work by the task force on school bus safety. It includes several excellent provisions to assist law enforcement personnel in enforcing school bus stop laws and enhancing school bus safety. I applaud and fully support these provisions.
However, section 4 would change current Washington State Patrol rules to allow school buses to utilize their hazard strobe lamps regardless of whether it is warranted by hazardous conditions. Studies indicate that overuse of hazard warning lights ultimately diminishes their effectiveness. For this reason, I have vetoed section 4 of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5116.
With the exception of section 4, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5116 is approved.
Respectfully submitted,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
PARTIAL VETO MESSAGE ON SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5557
March 31, 1992
To the Honorable, the Senate
of the State of Washington
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am returning herewith, without my approval as to section 2, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5557 entitled:
"AN ACT Relating to recording of surveys."
Section 1 of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5557 amends the Survey Recording Act of 1973 (RCW 58.09) by clearly specifying when a record of survey is not required. Section 2 requires the Department of Natural Resources to adopt rules and regulations limiting the exemptions when the public interest will be served.
I support the Legislature's desire to protect the public interest in matters related to land surveys. I am concerned, however, that section 2 authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to override policies established in statute by the adoption of rules. This provision not only creates the potential for confusion among the surveying community, but also raises questions about the appropriateness of requiring a state agency to adopt rules which negate statutory exemptions to land survey recording requirements. I am satisfied that the public interest is sufficiently protected through the provisions of section 1.
For this reason, I have vetoed section 2 of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5557.
With the exception of section 2, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5557 is approved.
Respectfully submitted,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
PARTIAL VETO MESSAGE ON ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5675
March 26, 1992
To the Honorable, the Senate
of the State of Washington
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am returning herewith, without my approval as to section 2, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5675 entitled:
"AN ACT Relating to Skagit river salmon."
Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5675 calls for the Department of Fisheries to prepare a salmon recovery plan for the Skagit River. Section 2 directs that the plan be completed by December 31, 1992.
No funding was provided for the development of the salmon recovery plan. Therefore, the time-frame established in section 2 cannot be met. I am, however, directing the Department of Fisheries, within its budget, to complete a salmon recovery plan for the Skagit River by December 31, 1993.
For this reason, I have vetoed section 2 of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5675.
With the exception of section 2, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5675 is approved.
Respectfully submitted,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
PARTIAL VETO MESSAGE ON SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5953
April 1, 1992
To the Honorable, the Senate
of the State of Washington
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am returning herewith, without my approval as to subsection 1 of section 202, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5953 entitled:
"AN ACT Relating to education."
Substitute Senate Bill No. 5953 sets our public education system on a new course by moving to a system that emphasizes excellence in student performance. It creates the Commission on Student Learning to establish the capacity to immediately begin implementation of the recommendations of the Governor's Council on Education Reform and Funding. Simultaneously, it creates a mechanism to waive a number of existing state rules that impede local restructuring activities. I strongly support these and other provisions in the bill and congratulate the Legislature for its far-sightedness in setting the stage for these important changes.
Section 202 establishes the Commission on Student Learning and defines its activities and timelines. Subsection 1 of section 202 creates a procedure which may eliminate not only the commission, but major revisions to the Basic Education Act as well. The continued viability of these sections of law rests on the passage or failure to pass a joint resolution in the future. This process is a legislative veto that violates basic constitutional checks and balances. Through this mechanism, one House of the Legislature is given the power to nullify constitutionally enacted legislation. Furthermore, the Legislature is given the power to amend the law by resolution without presenting it to the executive.
I have vetoed this subsection solely because it is an infringement on the constitutional doctrine of separation of powers. The Legislature is an equal partner in the creation of education policy, including student learning goals. This veto protects the integrity of the legislative process and assures adequate bicameral review, including public scrutiny and executive approval, before future enactments or amendments can occur. Not withstanding this veto, it is important that the Legislature affirm the student learning goals put forward by the Governor's Council on Education Reform and Funding during the 1993 Legislature. I encourage you to do so.
For the reasons stated above, I have vetoed subsection 1 of section 202 of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5953.
With the exception of subsection 1 of section 202, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5953 is approved.
Respectfully submitted,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
PARTIAL VETO MESSAGE ON ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 6054
April 3, 1992
To the Honorable, the Senate
of the State of Washington
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am returning herewith, without my approval as to section 5, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6054 entitled:
"AN ACT Relating to Chiropractic."
Section 5 of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6054 implements this bill immediately. The language in the bill is ambiguous concerning the ability of chiropractors to treat problems originating in the extremities. The proponents of the bill assure me that the expansion in the scope of practice does not include disorders that originate in the extremities. I have asked the Chiropractic Disciplinary Board to clarify this issue in rule.
For these reasons, I have vetoed section 5 of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6054.
With the exception of section 5, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6054 is approved.
Respectfully submitted,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
PARTIAL VETO MESSAGE ON ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 6184
March 26, 1992
To the Honorable, the Senate
of the State of Washington
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am returning herewith, without my approval as to sections 2, 3, and 4, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6184 entitled:
"AN ACT Relating to real estate brokers and salespersons."
Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6184 provides greater specificity for the use of funds for real estate education activities. Several sections would create a nonappropriated account and as such would reduce budget oversight of the real estate education program. There has been an acceleration of the trend to create special funds, dedicated accounts and other budgetary techniques that reduce the ability to adapt resources to meet changing or emerging priorities. Despite my general concern with these types of special funds, I am willing to support the specific revenues being dedicated as long as there is adequate oversight. As written, there is inadequate oversight.
I have vetoed the sections referring to the nonappropriated account. I have retained the language that clearly defines the Department of Licensing's real estate education program and the director's role. I am directing the Department of Licensing to submit proposed legislation to the 1993 Legislature that would permanently dedicate for real estate education purposes the fund sources specified in the vetoed sections of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6184. Such a dedication must, however, still be subject to legislative appropriation and budgetary oversight.
For this reason, I have vetoed sections 2, 3, and 4 of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6184.
With the exception of sections 2, 3, and 4, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6184 is approved.
Respectfully submitted,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
PARTIAL VETO MESSAGE ON ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 6319
April 2, 1992
To the Honorable, the Senate
of the State of Washington
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am returning herewith, without my approval as to sections 4 and 7, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6319 entitled:
"AN ACT Relating to the placement of people with disabilities."
Existing law mandates that regional support networks receive a portion of state mental hospital funds when they assume new responsibilities for short-term involuntary commitments. The Department of Social and Health Services and the regional support networks have been working for months to establish a formula to implement this funding change.
The language in section 4 creates a right to "any savings" achieved through reduction in use of hospital beds. This is not feasible to administer since it would require constant readjustment according to bed day use or some other factor. Neither regional support networks nor the state would retain any certainty as to their budgets. Unfair allocations between regions would be created. The effect would be a potential for ongoing litigation and tension between mental health regional support networks and the Department of Social and Health Services.
I am pleased with the remarkable achievements of the regional support networks and the Department of Social and Health Services in implementing mental health reform. The type of mandate contained in section 4 of this bill could interfere with that collaborative effort.
Section 7 of the bill would repeal statutes intended to be addressed in section 4.
For these reasons, I have vetoed sections 4 and 7 of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6319.
With the exception of sections 4 and 7, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6319 is approved.
Respectfully submitted,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
PARTIAL VETO MESSAGE ON SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6327
March 26, 1992
To the Honorable, the Senate
of the State of Washington
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am returning herewith, without my approval as to section 5, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6327 entitled:
"AN ACT Relating to the award for excellence in education program."
Substitute Senate Bill No. 6327 adds classified school employees to those eligible to receive recognition, and a stipend or tuition reimbursement, for outstanding performance and contribution to our public education system. The work of classified school staff is vital to an effective school program. They are deserving of this recognition.
Section 5 puts this recognition in jeopardy by providing that if specific funding is not included in the 1993 Appropriations Act, the act will become null and void. In recognition of the important service rendered by classified school employees, I am eliminating this "null and void" provision to ensure full participation in the award for excellence in education program. For this reason, I have vetoed section 5 of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6327.
With the exception of section 5, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6327 is approved.
Respectfully submitted,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
PARTIAL VETO MESSAGE
ON ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6347
March 31, 1992
To the Honorable, the Senate
of the State of Washington
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am returning herewith, without my approval as to sections 3, 5, and 13, Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6347 entitled:
"AN ACT Relating to domestic violence."
Sections 2 and 3 of Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6347 require the Office of the Administrator for the Courts to develop standardized forms, instructions, and informational brochures for persons petitioning for protection under the state's Domestic Violence Protection Act. Section 5 requires records of incidents of domestic violence to be submitted to the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs for the purpose of collecting statewide crime data.
Section 13 declares sections 2, 3, and 5, null and void if funding is not provided in the Omnibus Appropriations Act referencing these sections by number.
Although funding has not been specifically provided in the 1992 Supplemental Appropriations Act, the Office of the Administrator for the Courts can accomplish the provisions of section 2 within available resources. In order to allow section 2 to go into effect without placing additional burdens on state agencies, I am vetoing section 3, which contains the date for completion, and section 13 which contains the null and void language.
I am further troubled by the lack of funding for the domestic violence incident reporting contained in section 5. The broad coverage of section 5 to include all reports of incidents of domestic violence (rather than just reports of felony incidents) is a cost which cannot be absorbed within the current budget of the Criminal Justice Training Commission. However, because RCW 10.99.030(7) and (8) require law enforcement agencies to maintain records of all domestic violence incidents reported, and to maintain such records identifiable by a specific code, I believe greater cooperation and coordination between law enforcement records of the various state and local jurisdictions is possible.
Many felonies (for which records are kept) characterized as rape, homicide, assault, arson, robbery, burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft originate as acts of domestic violence. The lack of coordinated documentation tends to de-emphasize the explosion in domestic violence incidents. Failure to document will continue to impair our ability to control, prevent or adequately respond to such violence.
Despite the veto of section 5, I am directing the Office of Financial Management to work toward obtaining funding, through available grants or applicable federal or state funds, to assist the improvement of domestic violence data through coordinated reporting of domestic violence incidents pursuant to RCW 10.99.030(7). In the event such funding cannot be found, I encourage the Washington State Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to work with interested groups to develop a request for funding to the 1993 Legislature.
With the exception of sections 3, 5, and 13, Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6347 is approved.
Respectfully submitted,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
PARTIAL VETO MESSAGE ON SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6428
April 2, 1992
To the Honorable, the Senate
of the State of Washington
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am returning herewith, without my approval as to sections 12 and 13, Substitute Senate Bill 6428 entitled:
"AN ACT Relating to at-risk families."
Section 12 directs the Juvenile Issues Task Force to determine whether a network of local consortia may administer the program funds from state agencies serving children and families at-risk. Section 401 of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2466 (the juvenile issues omnibus bill) directs the Joint Select Committee of Juvenile Issues to undertake a similar study of community-based services to children and families. Therefore, I have vetoed section 12 of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6428.
Section 13 requires that "implementation of council, consortia and the children's institute" be included in all federal and state plans affecting children, youth, and families. I believe there was an error in drafting this section because it is not clear what is meant by this requirement. To avoid confusion, I have vetoed section 13.
For the reasons stated above, I have vetoed sections 12 and 13 of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6428.
With the exception of sections 12 and 13, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6428 is approved.
Respectfully submitted,
BOOTH GARDNER, Governor
MOTION
On motion of Senator Jesernig, the Messages from the Secretary of State regarding Initiative to the Legislature Number 141, bills that the Governor vetoed and partially vetoed in the 1992 Session were held on the desk.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 5080 by Senators Talmadge and von Reichbauer
AN ACT Relating to the sale and resale of admission tickets; adding a new section to chapter 9.91 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
SB 5081 by Senators Skratek, Roach, M. Rasmussen, Hargrove, Vognild, Erwin, Owen, Snyder, Drew, Anderson, L. Smith, Haugen, Quigley, Oke, Hochstatter and Barr
AN ACT Relating to the designation of wetlands; adding a new section to chapter 36.70A RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5082 by Senators M. Rasmussen, Barr, Erwin and Bauer
AN ACT Relating to poultry farming; amending RCW 16.57.010; adding a new section to chapter 16.57 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 16.36 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.
SB 5083 by Senators McCaslin, L. Smith and Deccio
AN ACT Relating to the powers of initiative and referendum within counties; and adding new sections to chapter 36.01 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5084 by Senator McCaslin
AN ACT Relating to land use regulations; adding a new section to chapter 35.63 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35A.63 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.70 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 58.17 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5085 by Senators McCaslin and Barr
AN ACT Relating to hydraulic project approval authority of the departments of fisheries and wildlife; and amending RCW 75.20.100 and 75.20.103.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 5086 by Senator McCaslin
AN ACT Relating to growth management planning; and amending RCW 36.70A.040.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5087 by Senators McCaslin and Hochstatter
AN ACT Relating to revoking the growth management act; amending RCW 35.58.2795, 35.77.010, 36.79.150, 36.81.121, 36.94.040, 36.105.070, 43.31.005, 43.31.035, 43.63A.065, 43.155.070, 43.160.060, 43.168.050, 43.210.010, 43.210.020, 47.26.080, 47.86.035, 56.08.020, 57.16.010, 58.17.060, 58.17.110, 66.08.190, 70.94.455, 70.94.527, 70.94.534, 70.94.743, 70.146.070, 76.09.050, 76.09.060, 81.104.080, 81.112.050, 82.02.020, 82.46.010, 82.46.030, 82.46.050, and 86.12.200; reenacting and amending RCW 43.88.030, 43.88.110, 82.46.040, and 82.46.060; repealing RCW 36.70A.010, 36.70A.020, 36.70A.030, 36.70A.040, 36.70A.045, 36.70A.050, 36.70A.060, 36.70A.070, 36.70A.080, 36.70A.090, 36.70A.100, 36.70A.103, 36.70A.106, 36.70A.110, 36.70A.120, 36.70A.130, 36.70A.140, 36.70A.150, 36.70A.160, 36.70A.170, 36.70A.180, 36.70A.190, 36.70A.200, 36.70A.210, 36.70A.250, 36.70A.260, 36.70A.270, 36.70A.280, 36.70A.290, 36.70A.300, 36.70A.310, 36.70A.320, 36.70A.330, 36.70A.340, 36.70A.350, 36.70A.360, 36.70A.370, 36.70A.380, 36.70A.385, 36.70A.390, 36.70A.800, 36.70A.900, 36.70A.901, 36.70A.902, 19.27.097, 35.13.005, 35.63.125, 35A.14.005, 35A.63.105, 36.70.545, 36.93.157, 36.93.230, 43.17.065, 43.17.250, 43.31.097, 43.62.035, 43.63A.550, 43.63A.560, 47.80.010, 47.80.020, 47.80.030, 47.80.040, 47.80.050, 59.18.440, 59.18.450, 82.02.050, 82.02.060, 82.02.070, 82.02.080, 82.02.090, 82.08.180, 82.14.215, and 82.46.035; and repealing 1990 1st ex.s. c 17 s 64 (uncodified).
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5088 by Senators McCaslin and Barr
AN ACT Relating to flexible approaches to developing administrative rules; amending RCW 34.05.310; and adding new sections to chapter 34.05 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5089 by Senators McCaslin, Deccio, Oke and Anderson
AN ACT Relating to the effective date of administrative rules; and amending RCW 34.05.380.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5090 by Senators McCaslin and Hochstatter
AN ACT Relating to the presidential preference primary; amending RCW 29.13.010, 29.13.020, and 29.18.200; and repealing RCW 29.19.010, 29.19.020, 29.19.030, 29.19.040, 29.19.050, 29.19.060, 29.19.070, 29.19.080, and 29.19.900.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5091 by Senator McCaslin
AN ACT Relating to incorporation elections; and amending RCW 36.93.152.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5092 by Senator McCaslin
AN ACT Relating to gubernatorial appointments; and amending RCW 43.06.030 and 43.06.092.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5093 by Senator McCaslin
AN ACT Relating to boundary review boards; amending RCW 36.93.051 and 36.93.061; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5094 by Senator McCaslin
AN ACT Relating to incorporation elections; and amending RCW 35.02.078.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5095 by Senator McCaslin
AN ACT Relating to term limits for elected public officials; and adding a new section to Title 29 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5096 by Senators McCaslin and Deccio
AN ACT Relating to determination of population for counties required to engage in growth management planning; and amending RCW 36.70A.040.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5097 by Senators McCaslin and Deccio
AN ACT Relating to fire protection district annexations; and amending RCW 35.02.190.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5098 by Senators McCaslin and Deccio
AN ACT Relating to election recounts; and amending RCW 29.64.015 and 29.64.051.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5099 by Senators McCaslin, L. Smith and Deccio
AN ACT Relating to carjacking; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.320; adding a new section to chapter 9A.56 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
SB 5100 by Senator McCaslin
AN ACT Relating to unlawful harboring of a minor; and amending RCW 13.32A.080.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
SB 5101 by Senator Vognild
AN ACT Relating to motorcycle fees; and amending RCW 46.20.505 and 46.81A.020.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 5102 by Senators Owen, Snyder, Hargrove, Bauer, M. Rasmussen, Gaspard, Rinehart, Sutherland and Jesernig (by request of Office of Financial Management)
AN ACT Relating to Grays Harbor Community College; making an appropriation; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SB 5103 by Senators Loveland, Winsley, Vognild and West
AN ACT Relating to emergency service communication districts; and adding a new section to chapter 82.14B RCW.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SB 5104 by Senators Snyder, Anderson, Roach, Erwin and Barr
AN ACT Relating to the department of fisheries; and adding a new section to chapter 75.08 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 5105 by Senators Owen, Haugen, Sutherland and Oke
AN ACT Relating to commercial bottom trawling for food fish; and amending RCW 75.12.390.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 5106 by Senators Owen, Sutherland, Oke, Snyder and L. Smith
AN ACT Relating to fish and wildlife enhancement; and amending RCW 75.08.230 and 79.24.580.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 5107 by Senators Sutherland and A. Smith
AN ACT Relating to arrest without warrant; and amending RCW 10.31.100.
Referred to Committee on Education.
SB 5108 by Senators A. Rasmussen, L. Smith, Deccio and Wojahn
AN ACT Relating to property tax exemptions; amending RCW 84.36.350; and reenacting and amending RCW 84.36.805.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SB 5109 by Senator A. Rasmussen
AN ACT Relating to voting membership on the state investment board; and amending RCW 43.33A.020 and 43.33A.040.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.
SB 5110 by Senators Haugen, Drew and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to water and sewer districts; amending RCW 56.08.070, 57.08.010, 57.08.050, and 57.08.170; and reenacting and amending RCW 56.08.010.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5111 by Senators Drew, von Reichbauer and Haugen
AN ACT Relating to disposal of property by towns; and amending RCW 35.27.010.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5112 by Senators Drew and von Reichbauer
AN ACT Relating to hiring procedures by cities and towns; and amending RCW 35.24.020, 35.27.070, 35.27.130, 41.08.040, and 41.12.040.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5113 by Senators Haugen, von Reichbauer, Roach, Erwin and Drew
AN ACT Relating to the township organization of counties; amending RCW 45.04.010, 45.12.030, 84.52.052, and 29.04.010; adding a new chapter to Title 45 RCW; creating a new section; recodifying RCW 45.04.010, 45.12.030, and 45.80.010; and repealing RCW 45.04.020, 45.04.030, 45.08.010, 45.08.020, 45.08.060, 45.08.070, 45.08.080, 45.08.090, 45.12.010, 45.12.020, 45.12.021, 45.12.040, 45.12.050, 45.12.060, 45.12.070, 45.12.080, 45.12.090, 45.12.100, 45.12.110, 45.12.120, 45.12.130, 45.12.140, 45.12.150, 45.12.160, 45.12.170, 45.12.180, 45.12.190, 45.12.200, 45.12.210, 45.12.220, 45.12.230, 45.12.240, 45.16.010, 45.16.020, 45.16.030, 45.16.035, 45.16.040, 45.16.060, 45.16.070, 45.16.080, 45.16.090, 45.16.100, 45.16.110, 45.16.120, 45.20.010, 45.20.020, 45.24.010, 45.24.040, 45.24.050, 45.24.060, 45.28.010, 45.28.020, 45.28.030, 45.28.040, 45.28.050, 45.28.060, 45.28.070, 45.28.100, 45.32.010, 45.32.020, 45.32.030, 45.32.050, 45.32.060, 45.32.070, 45.32.080, 45.32.090, 45.36.010, 45.36.020, 45.36.030, 45.40.010, 45.40.030, 45.44.010, 45.48.010, 45.48.020, 45.48.030, 45.48.040, 45.52.010, 45.52.020, 45.52.030, 45.52.040, 45.52.050, 45.52.060, 45.52.070, 45.52.080, 45.52.090, 45.54.010, 45.54.020, 45.56.010, 45.56.040, 45.56.050, 45.56.070, 45.56.080, 45.64.010, 45.64.020, 45.64.030, 45.64.040, 45.64.050, 45.64.060, 45.64.070, 45.64.080, 45.72.010, 45.72.020, 45.72.030, 45.72.040, 45.72.050, 45.72.060, 45.72.070, 45.76.020, 45.76.030, 45.76.040, 45.76.050, 45.76.060, 45.76.070, 45.76.080, 45.76.090, 45.76.100, 45.80.020, 45.80.030, 45.80.040, 45.80.050, 45.80.060, 45.80.070, 45.80.080, 45.80.100, 45.82.010, and 45.82.020.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5114 by Senators Haugen and von Reichbauer
AN ACT Relating to compensation for local officials; amending RCW 35.17.108, 35.18.220, 35.22.205, 35.23.220, 35.24.090, 35.27.130, 35A.12.070, 35A.13.040, 36.17.020, and 53.12.260; and repealing RCW 53.12.005.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5115 by Senators Drew, von Reichbauer, Loveland and Haugen
AN ACT Relating to meetings by cities and towns; and amending RCW 35.24.180, 35.24.190, 35.27.270, 35.27.280, and 35A.39.010.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5116 by Senators Loveland, von Reichbauer, Haugen and Drew
AN ACT Relating to cities and towns; amending RCW 3.38.010, 29.07.105, 35.01.010, 35.01.020, 35.01.040, 35.06.010, 35.06.070, 35.06.080, 35.07.010, 35.13.180, 35.13.190, 35.13.200, 35.13.210, 35.13.280, 35.23.170, 35.23.270, 35.23.352, 35.23.440, 35.23.455, 35.23.460, 35.23.470, 35.23.570, 35.23.020, 35.23.040, 35.23.080, 35.23.120, 35.23.150, 35.23.160, 35.23.180, 35.23.190, 35.23.250, 35.23.280, 35.23.530, 35.24.020, 35.24.050, 35.24.080, 35.24.100, 35.24.142, 35.24.160, 35.24.190, 35.24.200, 35.24.210, 35.24.305, 35.24.306, 35.24.330, 35.24.370, 35.24.400, 35.24.410, 35.24.420, 35.24.440, 35.24.455, 35.27.010, 35.27.550, 35.31.050, 35.34.040, 35.55.010, 35.55.130, 35.56.010, 35.61.010, 35.69.010, 35.70.020, 35.70.100, 35.86A.020, 35.86A.050, 35A.01.070, 35A.02.130, 35A.06.020, 35A.06.030, 35A.10.010, 35A.12.010, 35A.13.010, 35A.29.150, 36.94.050, 39.36.040, 41.44.050, 42.23.030, 54.16.110, 54.16.180, 56.04.090, 57.04.100, 57.08.010, 68.52.210, 81.48.030, 81.48.040, 84.52.020, 84.52.070, 90.28.010, and 90.28.020; adding new sections to chapter 35.23 RCW; recodifying RCW 35.24.020, 35.24.050, 35.24.070, 35.24.080, 35.24.090, 35.24.100, 35.24.110, 35.24.120, 35.24.130, 35.24.140, 35.24.142, 35.24.144, 35.24.146, 35.24.148, 35.24.160, 35.24.180, 35.24.190, 35.24.200, 35.24.210, 35.24.220, 35.24.250, 35.24.260, 35.24.300, 35.24.305, 35.24.306, 35.24.310, 35.24.330, 35.24.370, 35.24.400, 35.24.410, 35.24.420, 35.24.430, 35.24.440, 35.24.455, 35.23.020, 35.23.040, 35.23.080, 35.23.120, 35.23.150, 35.23.160, 35.23.180, 35.23.190, 35.23.250, 35.23.280, and 35.23.530; and repealing RCW 35.01.030, 35.06.020, 35.06.030, 35.06.040, 35.06.050, 35.06.060, 35.23.030, 35.23.050, 35.23.070, 35.23.090, 35.23.100, 35.23.110, 35.23.130, 35.23.132, 35.23.140, 35.23.200, 35.23.210, 35.23.220, 35.23.230, 35.23.240, 35.23.260, 35.23.300, 35.23.310, 35.23.320, 35.23.370, 35.23.450, 35.23.500, 35.23.510, 35.23.540, 35.23.550, 35.23.595, 35.24.010, 35.24.030, 35.24.060, 35.24.230, 35.24.274, 35.24.275, 35.24.290, 35.24.340, 35.24.350, 35.24.380, 35.24.390, 35.61.320, 35.61.330, and 35.61.340.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5117 by Senators Haugen and Niemi
AN ACT Relating to municipal courts; and amending RCW 3.34.010, 3.46.040, 3.46.050, 3.50.010, 3.50.040, 3.50.050, 3.50.060, 3.50.070, and 46.63.110.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
SB 5118 by Senators Drew and von Reichbauer
AN ACT Relating to ordinances of cities and towns; amending RCW 35.27.320; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5119 by Senators A. Smith and Rinehart
AN ACT Relating to consumer purchases and leases of motor vehicles; reenacting and amending RCW 46.70.011; and adding new sections to chapter 46.70 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
SB 5120 by Senator A. Smith
AN ACT Relating to consumer protection; and amending RCW 19.86.090 and 19.86.920.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
SB 5121 by Senators A. Smith, Rinehart and Quigley
AN ACT Relating to consumer leases of automobiles; amending RCW 63.10.020 and 63.10.040; and adding a new section to chapter 63.10 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
SB 5122 by Senators A. Smith and Rinehart
AN ACT Relating to motor vehicle dealers; amending RCW 46.70.070, 46.70.180, and 46.70.190; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
SB 5123 by Senators A. Smith and Rinehart
AN ACT Relating to automobile manufacturers' adjustment programs; and adding a new chapter to Title 19 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
SJM 8001 by Senator Sutherland
Requesting amending the Copyright Act to address current situations.
Referred to Committee on Energy and Utilities.
SJR 8203 by Senators Haugen, von Reichbauer, Loveland and Winsley
Amending the Constitution to revise the method of altering county boundaries.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator West: "A point of personal privilege. We are indeed honored and blessed to have so many new members joining us this year. They joined a Senate that is steeped in deep tradition that has many honored traditions of which I am sure our new members will want to learn of and will want to perpetuate and continue. These traditions are such that they give this body some dignity and give this body a living legacy.
"Yesterday, three of our new members made very glowing remarks on the floor of the Senate. They made what is called their 'maiden speech.' As a time-honored tradition that goes back to when this Senate was founded, they now owe a tribute to the body for their maiden speech. The distinguished gentle woman from the second district, Senator Rasmussen; the distinguished gentle woman from the twenty-eighth, Senator Winsley; and the distinguished gentleman from the fourteenth, Senator Deccio, should, on the next day that we meet, make a tribute to the Senate and tradition would have it--that in the olden days they used to provide chocolate and cigars, but very few people smoke and so now it somewhat--"
POINT OF ORDER
Senator Deccio: "Was that really my maiden speech? It seems to me that I hear my voice rolling around--"
Senator West: "Freshmen are freshmen."
Senator Deccio: "I'm going to withdraw my name from that list."
Senator West: "We will expect a tribute of a consumable nature unique to each member in the Senate at the next meeting of the session--perhaps next week. We will give them some time. The other new members might think of what their opportunities--for when they make their maiden speech and the tribute that they may provide to the entire body."
REMARKS BY SENATOR SKRATEK
Senator Skratek: "Thank you, Mr. President. I completely concur with Senator West. However, I must add a name to his list. Our gentle woman from the eleventh district, Senator Prentice, made her maiden speech in her nomination of the Sergeant at Arms. So, we must add her as well."
REMARKS BY SENATOR PRENTICE
Senator Prentice: "Thank you, Mr. President. I also am acknowledging the changes that have occurred in this room and they are about to continue to change. I would suggest that perhaps we use a different term besides 'maiden.'"
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Jesernig, the Committee on Ways and Means was relieved of further consideration of Senate Bill No. 5042.
On motion of Senator Jesernig, Senate Bill No. 5042 was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
MOTION
At 11:43 a.m., on motion of Senator Jesernig, the Senate was declared to be at ease.
The members of the Senate retired to the House Chamber for the purpose of a joint session.
JOINT SESSION
The Sergeant at Arms announced the arrival of the Senate at the bar of the House.
The Speaker instructed the Sergeant at Arms of the House and Senate to escort the President of the Senate, Lieutenant Governor Joel Pritchard, President Pro Tempore R. Lorraine Wojahn, Vice President Pro Tempore Al Williams, Majority Leader Marcus S. Gaspard, and Minority Leader George L. Sellar to seats on the rostrum.
The Speaker invited the Senators to seats within the House Chamber.
The Speaker presented the gavel to President Pritchard.
REMARKS BY THE SPEAKER
Speaker Ebersole: "It is indeed a pleasure for me to turn over the gavel to the President of the Senate, Joel Pritchard, who will preside over the Joint Session."
The Secretary of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and all members were present except Senators Pelz and Vognild.
The Clerk of the House called the roll of the House and all members were present.
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
President Pritchard: "The President is pleased to recognize the many representatives of our international community who are with us today. A special introduction for the Vice Dean of the Consular Corps from Britain, her Majesty's Consul, Mr. Stephen Turner."
The President introduced the following distinguished guests seated on the rostrum: Former Governor Al Rosellini, Congressman Al Swift, Congresswoman Jolene Unsoeld and Congressman Mike Kreidler.
The President appointed Senators Hargrove, Loveland, Amondson and Erwin, Representatives Roland, Heavey, Brough and Talcott as a special committee to escort the Supreme Court Justices from the State Reception Room to seats within the House Chamber.
The President appointed Senators Drew, McAuliffe, Hochstatter and Deccio and Representatives Fisher, Rust, Stevens and Fuhrman as a special committee to escort the State Elected Officials from the State Reception Room to seats within the House Chamber.
The President introduced the Supreme Court Justices and the State Elected Officials.
The President appointed Senators Prentice and Cantu and Representatives Rayburn and Reams as a special committee to escort Governor-elect Mike Lowry and Mrs. Lowry to the rostrum.
The President of the Senate introduced Governor-elect and Mrs. Lowry.
The flag was escorted to the rostrum by I Corps Command Color Guard of Fort Lewis.
The National Anthem was sung by The Celestial Singers from Centralia High School.
The following prayer was offered by Reverend Samuel McKinney of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Seattle:
"Let us pray. We gather O God, to seek your blessings upon all the elected officials who shall be sworn in this day. We're grateful for the excellence and the diversity they represent. We gather also God to seek your blessings upon Mike Lowry, the twentieth Governor of the state of Washington. Smile, we pray upon all the inhabitants of this state, all elected and appointed officials and those who reside within all state institutions. May your creative, compassionate, beneficent, and understanding spirit encompass our Governor and all those who shall be sworn in this day. Be a shining light before him; a protective hovering cloud over him; a wall of strength behind him; solid unyielding ground underneath him as he leads us into a future, which in spite of human tears and fears, will be undimmed.
"May Governor Mike Lowry be blessed with an understanding and cooperative Legislature and a sensitive Supreme Court. Surround him with cooperative elected officials and may he be upheld by a helpful and knowledgeable staff and employees. Deepen O God our commitment to education so that we support and sustain a system of educational opportunities for all the populace at all ages and levels. Open doors of trade and commerce and production, so full employment might be enjoyed by all. Enable each of us to participate with creation in the preservation of our environment including the majestic mountains, verdant valleys, towering trees, clean clear waters laden with many varieties of fish. Remove from this state and nation all symbols of hate and acts of racism, sexism, elitism, ageism, and all other ism's. May the many splendid varieties of the human family residing in this state signal to the rest of the world how we could all live together as brothers and sisters. Now, send your presence to the Governor's family that they might enjoy his successes with him. Succor, strengthen and encourage him at those times when he and his conscious must stand alone. Grant him wisdom, grant him courage, for the facing of this hour, for the living of these days that he fail not humanity nor thee. Amen"
REMARKS BY PRESIDENT PRITCHARD
President Pritchard: "The purpose of this Joint Session is to administer the oath of office to the constitutionally elected state officials of the state of Washington and to receive the Inaugural Address of Governor Mike Lowry."
THE OATH OF OFFICE TO ELECTED OFFICIALS
Justice Barbara A. Madsen administered the oath of office to Insurance Commissioner Deborah Senn, and the President of the Senate presented her the Certificate of Office.
Justice Charles Z. Smith administered the oath of office to Commissioner of Public Lands Jennifer Belcher, and the President of the Senate presented her the Certificate of Office.
Acting Chief Justice Barbara Durham administered the oath of office to Superintendent of Public Instruction Judith Billings, and the President of the Senate presented her the Certificate of Office.
Justice Richard P. Guy administered the oath of office to Attorney General Christine Gregoire, and the President of the Senate presented her the Certificate of Office.
Justice Charles W. Johnson administered the oath of office to State Auditor Brian Sonntag, and the President of the Senate presented him the Certificate of Office.
Justice Robert F. Brachtenbach administered the oath of office to Secretary of State Ralph Munro, and the President of the Senate presented him the Certificate of Office.
Justice Charles Z. Smith administered the oath of office to State Treasurer Dan Grimm, and the President of the Senate presented him the Certificate of Office.
Justice Robert F. Utter administered the oath of office to Lieutenant Governor Joel Pritchard, and the Speaker of the House presented him the Certificate of Office.
Chief Justice James A. Andersen administered the oath of office to Governor Mike Lowry, and the President of the Senate presented him the Certificate of Office.
The President of the Senate introduced our new First Lady, Mary Lowry.
REMARKS BY THE SPEAKER
Speaker Ebersole: "Thank you Mr. President, this is indeed an honor.
"This is a week for sharp contrasts. Yesterday, we said goodbye to a Governor who was known to be soft-spoken, quiet, and often perplexed by the twists and turns of legislative politics. He was a man of many interests--a serious tennis player, a regular at the local gym, a diligent piano student, and a soccer coach.
"Today, we welcome a new Governor--a man who eats, breathes and sleeps politics and public policy. Our new Governor is a man who revels in the rough and tumble of the legislative arena--a man whose passionate and vocal devotion to the democratic process is legendary. Among our new Governor's passions are health care reform, education reform, and the creation of state budgets that invest in opportunity and promote economic vitality. We, in the Legislature, look forward to working closely with the new Governor to achieve these goals. But, Mike's overriding concern is bringing people together across all the lines of difference of color, of gender, of geography, and partisan loyalty.
"He devotes every ounce of his considerable energy to these tasks. In fact, when our new Governor needs a thorough aerobic workout, he doesn't go to the gym--he gives a speech. So, let me clear away the water pitchers and get out of harm's way. We ask all of you to join me in giving a joyous and rousing welcome to the twentieth Governor of the state of Washington, the Honorable Mike Lowry."
INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY GOVERNOR MIKE LOWRY
Governor Lowry: "Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chief Justice, distinguished Justices of the Supreme Court, distinguished members of the Legislature and my distinguished fellow elected officials, Reverend McKinney--my pastor, our distinguished congressional delegation, other honored guests, dedicated public employees, and fellow citizens of the state of Washington.
"Before I begin, I did hear just from news people who contacted me, only moments ago, news that you may have heard that there is air bombing going on in Iraq. Each and every one of us offer our prayers and our hope to all people involved. I know that is true of all the people of the state of Washington. Our hopes and our prayers go to everyone involved.
"Before I begin, I also want to acknowledge two people again as this room and body and state did yesterday and that is Governor Booth Gardner and Jean Gardner--for the tremendous contribution that they have made to our state over this last eight years. It is my honor as Governor to say 'Thank you, Booth, and thank you, Jean.'
"I stand here today because of the tremendous support of literally thousands of friends and people across the state of Washington. I wish I could name each and everyone of them. That, of course, is not possible at this time, but please extend to me the privilege of acknowledging my best friend, my closest advisor, the person that has meant the most to getting me to this place today--Mary Lowry. Extend to me the privilege of introducing other members of my family who are here--that mean so very much to me and have been so supportive. Our daughter, Diane, who is an absolute inspiration to us; my sister, Suellen Lowry Hibschman; my niece, Ann Ventress; Mary's father, Elmer Carlson; and my mother, Helen Lowry.
"It is a great honor to be elected Governor of the state of Washington and I want to thank each and every person in the state for that honor. There have been those who have questioned why I am so optimistic about the future of the state of Washington. The answer to that is simple. I am optimistic because the people of the state of Washington are saying that they want to all work together--Democrats, Republicans, Independents--one state all working together for the good of all. That is why I am optimistic that we will have a great future for this state. I've seen that in so many places in the last few months and I have a transition task force, the number of which is more than the people in this room. This is actually a small meeting for me. They have done an absolutely fantastic job. They are made up of business and labor and conservationists from all over the state--people of all ethnic origins--all working together because they want us to work together to meet the challenges and the opportunities of our state. It is so clear watching those wonderful, dedicated people working together, just how easy it is going to be to do this job. I am especially optimistic about the future of the state of Washington, because exactly that same attitude is with the elected officials in this room--with the legislators in this room, with all the elected officials in this room, who I know from what they have been showing and you have been showing and been working together, saying, 'We are going to work together to get the job done.' Thank you for that attitude; it is because of that this state has a great future.
"Certainly, we have a difficult budget situation, but we will handle that budget situation and not with gimmicks, not with smoke and mirrors, not with IOU's, but with good, sound fiscal policy that understands the importance of sound fiscal policy to the future of our state, to our economic vitality and to the quality of life of our people. We will handle that, because of you.
"So, let's look at some of the most important components of the work we will be doing--working together--with your leadership--the foundations for a great future for this state. Health care, the dual crisis of escalating, out of control health care costs and uncovered people in our state is an absolute crisis for everyone--from the family to every business to, yes, our state budget. We will spend for the same level of health care, five hundred and fifty million dollars more this next biennium for health care in the state budget than this biennium. If we had passed meaningful health care reform in 1981, we wouldn't have a budget deficit in 1993. For the vitality of this state, to be able to move ahead and get at fundamentals so that we can have good sound fiscal policies, we must and we will pass meaningful health care reform this year.
"Education--Education--I have often said that I think we could hold a press conference and perhaps answer every question put before us on a challenge of our problem in one word, 'Education.' It is the key to our economic vitality. In the real world of today, to maintain the outstanding firms that we have in this state and to attract the type of firms that we have in this state that will provide for good, high-paying jobs--the key to that is to have the best educated workforce. That is what attracts, keeps, draws, the businesses that we need. The key to our economic future--the key to our economic vitality is education--having that highest quality educated workforce.
"So, from preschool through K-12 through our community colleges and our technical institutes and our four-year universities and our research universities, we must put the priority to have an education system second to none, because it is the key to the future of this state. It would be penny wise and pound foolish to, at this time, make deep cuts in education. It would critically hurt and cripple our economy for the future. We are not going to make that mistake.
"Allow me to talk more about education. One of the most important things to us as people is to benefit and appreciate
the importance of our culture, of our arts, and of our hysterical heritage--our historical heritage--and for some of us hysterical heritage. It is so key; it seems so easy that when we get into the crunch that the importance of culture and art and history--it is so easy for us to cut those out. That is a tremendous mistake for us as people. As we move through our education component, let's remember that. Let's remember what a tremendous thing arts and our culture are to us.
"Continuing on education, I believe the most important education issue of all is the health and the condition of the child when they come to the classroom--readiness for learning. It seems to me that it would be impossible to learn if you were hungry or if you were sick or if you were homeless. Yet we have thousands of children in our state who are hungry and sick and homeless and it does not have to be that way. We can change that; we must commit ourselves to programs in this state that eliminate hunger, get health care that we need and eliminate homeless, so that child can come to that classroom ready to learn--key education issues.
"Let me mention one last area that I am still going to place under the broad umbrella of education, although there are many things that go into that. We have got to get to the root causes of why we are having this burgeoning, bursting at the seams, increase in our prison population. We have got to get to that--to what are the root causes and why is that happening. We are spending twenty-seven thousand dollars a person a year in prisons. We spend six times more on prisoners than we do on community college students, per student. I mean, can that work? I can think the answer to it all is obviously, 'No.' So, what we need to do is one, get more judgment back into the justice system and two, get at the roots of why these crimes are going on.
"I believe that a great number of our people who are now on their way to prison or in a place in their life, that if it doesn't change, they are going to be on their way to prison--that if they had the opportunity and the hope to have a good job then they would be going a different path. What we need to do is give hope and opportunity and education a chance and I think we will get a great return with that understanding of that investment.
"While all of these elements of education have many important components in them, because of your work, because of the work of Governor Gardner and many dedicated people across the state, we are in a position to, in this year, make a giant step forward on improving our education process--on putting us in the place to be competitive in the real world of today. I'm referring, of course, to the work that has been done by the Governor's Council on Education Reform and Funding and all of the work of all the people across the state that have gone into that, that have put us in the position of this year of doing something very meaningful. We must and we will pass education reform this year. Let's do that.
"I think it is true all across our country, but it is certainly true in the beautiful state of Washington that good environmental policy is good economic policy. As we move through these next four years and as we work on the policies of economic vitality of the things that really count of making sure that our people have the opportunity for a good paying job, we must remember that a key component of a strong economy--of a real economy--is good environmental policy, good agricultural policy, good forest policy. Those go hand in hand--good fisheries policy--those go hand in hand with a good environment, because if we are approaching our natural resources directly, then we are going to have a solid fisheries and a solid forestry and solid agriculture.
"High technology goes hand in hand with a good environment. As a matter of fact, we have a great opportunity in this state to be the world's leader for environmental cleanup. We have a tremendously, highly educated workforce and high technology abilities in so many of our different industries around the state. Of course, a perfect example is to look at that wonderful workforce in the Tri-Cities where we have an opportunity working there as is also true of working many other places around our state--to become the world leader in environmental cleanup technology. Now, talk about something that, unfortunately, there is a real market for, that is something there is a real market for. Let's make sure that we see that relationship and we work our way towards that.
"Let's also make sure as we go through our policies over the next four years that we understand the importance of the great beauty of this state as a wonderful economic job opportunity. Tourists--I mean we simply are not doing as much as we should be doing in this most beautiful of all places, in the whole world, of attracting and bringing in and getting those tourism dollars. We can be working that with film institutes and all types of things.
"So, again, protecting our environment, enhancing our natural resources, those just move forward as great economic opportunities for the people of our state. One last item on the environment--the importance of that within our economy. We must build a infrastructure that handles our needs for the remainder of this decade and carries us into the twenty-first century. We must have water quality and water policy, and transportation policy--state-wide integrated transportation policies that meet the needs of this decade and the twenty-first century. We must dedicate ourselves to make that happen. Those things all will work together, for that key, most important component of quality of life, the opportunity to have a good paying job--it all comes together in that.
"One last area I would like to talk about within that is we need and we will make state government more efficient and more effective and more streamlined to provide better services in partnership with the private sector in this state. We will do that. Streamlining regulations, streamlining over-lapping duplicating regulations, so that we apply those correctly will both be a great enhancement as a partner with the private sector for our economy in this state and we'll do a better job of protecting our environment and the health and the safety of our people. So, regulatory reform--making our government work more efficiently and more effectively is good from every standpoint. We can and we will do that. A key component within that is recognizing the wonderful contribution that the public employees make to the state of Washington. We have excellent, hard working public employees.
"As we move to making our government more efficient, more effective through consolidation and elimination of duplication and making all the agencies of state government accountable to the people--as we do that--the key to how we will make that happen is because of the dedication of our excellent public employees. An important component of management and the employees, to be able to do their job, is that we would be much better off at that if we have collective bargaining and civil service reform. Let's get those so that we can move ahead with a streamlined effective government, so that we can do the job we are all here to do.
"All of these things that I mentioned are, of course, because they all relate together for the future of our economy and the future of our quality of life. I think we will have great success in accomplishing those fundamentals that are so key to that.
"Let me mention before I end this speech--and it will end. I was looking for an applause line from over here with the Republicans. Yes, thank you! The most important issue in America and in the state of Washington--the most important political issue is to rebuild the credibility of our political system. That is the most important. I want to thank many of the elected officials in this room for the job that you have done in this last election cycle of working on rebuilding that credibility. It is the key issue to our wonderful democracy.
"That is why in the Governor's campaign that I just went through, that I set two very strong rules for my campaign. First, that it would be a totally, positive campaign and would not employ any negative politics. I had confidence that the wonderful people of the state of Washington wanted that type of a campaign. You and I together have a fantastic opportunity for all of us to work together and say, 'Let's end the blight of negative campaigning.' Will you all join me and commit in making that happen? It will be a wonderful thing for our democracy.
"The second rule I set for the campaign is that we would have strict campaign contribution limits. I believe that the people of the state of Washington would really participate within their political system if given the opportunity, if knowing that their small contribution and their grass roots work could really make a difference and not be off set by huge contributions from financial special interests.
"Of course, the people of the state of Washington showed that that was absolutely true. They participated in response to that opportunity in record-setting ways. As a matter of fact, by the end of the campaign, it wasn't possible to open the small envelopes coming in to make the calculation to know how many funds we had to purchase ads and so my staff developed a means by which they weighed the mail and calculated what it was. Why did that work? Because this is a political system that is owned by the people of the state of Washington. Given the opportunity to participate, in that political system, they said, 'Yes, we do want to do that.'
"We can make a tremendous change for the remainder of our political system if we will continue the road on campaign finance reform and continue it until the job is done. Will you join with me to pass campaign finance reform that will get the job done?
"So, today, we begin the work of the next four years. I have talked of high standards and challenging goals, but I know those will be met. I know those will be met because of you. There is fantastic dedication and leadership within this room. I think that four years from now, when we look back at what has been accomplished, we can, with pride, look at these goals that were achieved. We will know that we had earned the faith that was placed in us by the voters. The people of the state of Washington will be able to say, 'They did the job that we elected them to do.' That, for a public servant, is the highest possible praise.
"Thank you and let's get to work."
The President instructed the special committee to escort the Governor and Mrs. Lowry from the House Chamber.
The President instructed the special committee to escort the Supreme Court Justices from the House Chamber.
The President of the Senate instructed the special committee to escort the Elected Officials from the House Chamber.
MOTION
On motion of Representative Hine, the Joint Session was dissolved.
The President of the Senate returned the gavel to the Speaker.
The Speaker instructed the Sergeants at Arms of the House and the Senate to escort President of the Senate, Lieutenant Governor Joel Pritchard, President Pro Tempore R. Lorraine Wojahn, Vice-President Pro Tempore Al Williams, Majority Leader Marcus S. Gaspard and Minority Leader George L. Sellar from the House Chamber.
The Speaker instructed the Sergeants at Arms to escort the Senators from the House Chamber.
The Senate was called to order at 1:12 p.m. by President Pritchard.
MOTION
At 1:12 p.m., on motion of Senator Jesernig, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 14, 1993.
JOEL PRITCHARD, President of the Senate.
MARTY BROWN, Secretary of the Senate.