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TWENTY-FOURTH DAY
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MORNING SESSION
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House Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, February 2, 1994
The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the Speaker. The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present.
The flag was escorted to the rostrum by a Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, Pages Joe Rasmus and Michele Murphy. Prayer was offered by Representative Wineberry.
Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the third order of business.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
February 1, 1994
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed:
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5020,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6004,
SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 8013,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Brad Hendrickson, Deputy Secretary
There being no objection, the House advanced to the fourth order of business.
INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING
HB 2899 by Representatives Leonard and Jones; by request of Department of Social and Health Services
AN ACT Relating to the family emergency assistance program; and amending RCW 74.04.660.
Referred to Committee on Human Services.
HB 2900 by Representative Ballard
AN ACT Relating to reckless burning; adding a new section to chapter 9A.48 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 2901 by Representatives Bray, Kessler and Long
AN ACT Relating to publicly owned utilities' authority to participate and enter into agreements with unregulated private nonutility developers; and amending RCW 54.44.020.
Referred to Committee on Energy & Utilities.
HB 2902 by Representatives Wineberry, Dorn and Jones
AN ACT Relating to ensuring health and safety in housing and inhabited spaces as it relates to airborne and applied materials; amending RCW 49.17.210; adding a new section to chapter 49.17 RCW; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2903 by Representative Lemmon
AN ACT Relating to failure to provide proof of vehicle liability insurance; amending RCW 46.30.020; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance.
HB 2904 by Representative Anderson
AN ACT Relating to campaign contributions; amending RCW 42.17.090; and adding a new section to chapter 42.17 RCW.
Referred to Committee on State Government.
HB 2905 by Representatives Sommers, Long, Linville and Rayburn; by request of Joint Committee on Pension Policy
AN ACT Relating to making permanent and simplifying the age sixty-five cost-of-living adjustment to retirement allowances; amending RCW 41.32.010, 41.32.575, 41.40.010, and 41.40.325; reenacting and amending RCW 43.88.030; adding a new section to chapter 41.32 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 41.40 RCW; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 2906 by Representatives Appelwick, Ballasiotes, J. Kohl, Long, L. Johnson, Cooke, Thibaudeau, Lemmon, Morris, Caver, Jones and Dunshee
AN ACT Relating to violence prevention.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 2907 by Representatives Morris, Long, Appelwick, Ballasiotes, Thibaudeau, Cooke, J. Kohl, L. Johnson, Lemmon, Caver, Jones and Rayburn
AN ACT Relating to violence prevention.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
ESB 5020 by Senators Nelson and Winsley
Providing for a ten-day period to repair a vehicle before a traffic infraction may be issued for defective equipment.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 6003 by Senators A. Smith, Quigley, L. Smith, Haugen, Oke, Nelson, McAuliffe, Ludwig and Franklin
Protecting children from sexually explicit films, publications, and devices.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SSB 6004 by Senate Committee on Law & Justice (originally sponsored by Senator A. Smith)
Changing limitations on trustee's powers.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 6027 by Senators Winsley, Haugen and McAuliffe
Creating urban emergency medical service districts.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
Reenacting bidding procedures for water and sewer districts.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
SB 6067 by Senators Wojahn, Ludwig, Nelson, A. Smith, Fraser, Snyder and Bauer
Changing the Washington state magistrates' association.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
Creating the quality award council.
Referred to Committee on Trade, Economic Development & Housing.
SJM 8013 by Senators Winsley, M. Rasmussen and Oke
Petitioning the president on behalf of disabled veterans.
Referred to Committee on State Government.
MOTION
On motion of Representative Peery, the bills and memorial listed on today's introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the fifth order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
January 31, 1994
HB 1720 Prime Sponsor, Representative J. Kohl: Modifying labeling of rigid plastic containers. Reported by Committee on Environmental Affairs
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Rust, Chair; Flemming, Vice Chair; Horn, Ranking Minority Member; Van Luven, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Bray; Edmondson; Foreman; Hansen; Holm; L. Johnson; J. Kohl; Linville; Roland and Sheahan.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 28, 1994
HB 2170 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sommers: Extending the duration of special services demonstration projects. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Dorn, Chair; Cothern, Vice Chair; Brough, Ranking Minority Member; B. Thomas, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Brumsickle; Carlson; G. Cole; Eide; Hansen; Holm; Jones; Karahalios; J. Kohl; Patterson; Pruitt; Roland and L. Thomas.
Excused: Representatives G. Fisher and Stevens.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
January 28, 1994
HB 2183 Prime Sponsor, Representative Karahalios: Creating a student conduct task force. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Dorn, Chair; Cothern, Vice Chair; Brough, Ranking Minority Member; B. Thomas, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Brumsickle; Carlson; G. Cole; Eide; Hansen; Holm; Jones; Karahalios; J. Kohl; Patterson; Pruitt; Roland and L. Thomas.
Excused: Representatives G. Fisher and Stevens.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
January 28, 1994
HB 2220 Prime Sponsor, Representative Wolfe: Appointing commissioners for housing authorities. Reported by Committee on Local Government
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives H. Myers, Chair; Springer, Vice Chair; Edmondson, Ranking Minority Member; Reams, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Dunshee; R. Fisher; Horn; Moak; Rayburn and Zellinsky.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative Van Luven.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 28, 1994
HB 2235 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cothern: Clarifying the business and occupation tax on periodicals and magazines. Reported by Committee on Revenue
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives G. Fisher, Chair; Holm, Vice Chair; Foreman, Ranking Minority Member; Fuhrman, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Brown; Caver; Cothern; Leonard; Romero; Rust; Silver; Talcott; Thibaudeau; Van Luven and Wang.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 28, 1994
HB 2277 Prime Sponsor, Representative Jones: Changing teacher evaluations for teachers with at least four years of satisfactory evaluations. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Dorn, Chair; Cothern, Vice Chair; Brough, Ranking Minority Member; B. Thomas, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Brumsickle; Carlson; G. Cole; Eide; Hansen; Holm; Jones; Karahalios; J. Kohl; Patterson; Pruitt; Roland and L. Thomas.
Excused: Representatives G. Fisher and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 28, 1994
HB 2325 Prime Sponsor, Representative Edmondson: Revising procedures for changing the plan of government for cities and towns. Reported by Committee on Local Government
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives H. Myers, Chair; Springer, Vice Chair; Edmondson, Ranking Minority Member; Reams, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Dunshee; R. Fisher; Horn; Moak; Rayburn; Van Luven and Zellinsky.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 1994
HB 2388 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Providing penalties for multiple failures by a contractor or subcontractor to pay the prevailing rate of wage. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Heavey, Chair; G. Cole, Vice Chair; Lisk, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Conway; Horn; King; Springer and Veloria.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 28, 1994
HB 2410 Prime Sponsor, Representative Wineberry: Establishing a community and school collaboration program. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Dorn, Chair; Cothern, Vice Chair; Brough, Ranking Minority Member; B. Thomas, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Brumsickle; Carlson; G. Cole; Eide; Hansen; Holm; Jones; Karahalios; J. Kohl; Patterson; Pruitt; Roland and L. Thomas.
Excused: Representatives G. Fisher and Stevens.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
January 31, 1994
HB 2412 Prime Sponsor, Representative Zellinsky: Revising provisions relating to registration of rental cars. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives R. Fisher, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Jones, Vice Chair; Schmidt, Ranking Minority Member; Backlund; Brough; Brumsickle; Cothern; Eide; Finkbeiner; Forner; Fuhrman; Hansen; Heavey; Horn; Johanson; J. Kohl; R. Meyers; Orr; Patterson; Quall; Romero; Sheldon; Shin and Zellinsky.
Excused: Representatives Mielke; Assistant Ranking Minority Member and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 28, 1994
HB 2428 Prime Sponsor, Representative Karahalios: Allowing spouses of officers of school districts to be under contract as a certificated or classified employee. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Dorn, Chair; Cothern, Vice Chair; Brough, Ranking Minority Member; B. Thomas, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Brumsickle; Carlson; G. Cole; Eide; Hansen; Holm; Jones; Karahalios; J. Kohl; Patterson; Pruitt; Roland and L. Thomas.
Excused: Representatives G. Fisher and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 27, 1994
HB 2431 Prime Sponsor, Representative Zellinsky: Regulating pharmaceutical prices. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Zellinsky, Chair; Scott, Vice Chair; Mielke, Ranking Minority Member; Dyer, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Dellwo; Dorn; Grant; Kessler; Kremen; R. Meyers; Schmidt and L. Thomas.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Anderson; R. Johnson and Tate.
Excused: Representative Lemmon.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
January 28, 1994
HB 2433 Prime Sponsor, Representative Peery: Providing open government through unedited televised coverage of state government proceedings. Reported by Committee on Revenue
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives G. Fisher, Chair; Holm, Vice Chair; Foreman, Ranking Minority Member; Fuhrman, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Brown; Caver; Cothern; Leonard; Romero; Silver; Talcott; Thibaudeau; Van Luven and Wang.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative Rust.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 31, 1994
HB 2435 Prime Sponsor, Representative Zellinsky: Strengthening enforcement and penalties against unlicensed vehicle dealers. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives R. Fisher, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Jones, Vice Chair; Schmidt, Ranking Minority Member; Backlund; Brough; Brumsickle; Cothern; Eide; Finkbeiner; Forner; Hansen; Heavey; Horn; Johanson; J. Kohl; R. Meyers; Orr; Patterson; Quall; Romero; Sheldon; Shin and Zellinsky.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative Fuhrman.
Excused: Representatives Mielke; Assistant Ranking Minority Member and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 28, 1994
HB 2447 Prime Sponsor, Representative Roland: Modifying the early childhood education and assistance program. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Dorn, Chair; Cothern, Vice Chair; Brough, Ranking Minority Member; B. Thomas, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Brumsickle; Carlson; G. Cole; Eide; Hansen; Holm; Jones; Karahalios; J. Kohl; Patterson; Pruitt; Roland and L. Thomas.
Excused: Representatives G. Fisher and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 28, 1994
HB 2477 Prime Sponsor, Representative Foreman: Modifying property tax administrative procedures. Reported by Committee on Revenue
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives G. Fisher, Chair; Holm, Vice Chair; Foreman, Ranking Minority Member; Fuhrman, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Brown; Caver; Cothern; Leonard; Romero; Rust; Silver; Talcott; Thibaudeau; Van Luven and Wang.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 28, 1994
HB 2478 Prime Sponsor, Representative Foreman: Requiring reporting to the department of revenue by purchasers of timber and logs. Reported by Committee on Revenue
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives G. Fisher, Chair; Holm, Vice Chair; Foreman, Ranking Minority Member; Fuhrman, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Brown; Caver; Cothern; Leonard; Romero; Rust; Silver; Talcott; Thibaudeau; Van Luven and Wang.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 28, 1994
HB 2479 Prime Sponsor, Representative G. Fisher: Making technical corrections of excise and property tax statutes. Reported by Committee on Revenue
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives G. Fisher, Chair; Holm, Vice Chair; Foreman, Ranking Minority Member; Fuhrman, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Brown; Caver; Cothern; Leonard; Romero; Rust; Silver; Talcott; Thibaudeau; Van Luven and Wang.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 28, 1994
HB 2480 Prime Sponsor, Representative G. Fisher: Relating to the taxation of manufacturers of fish products. Reported by Committee on Revenue
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives G. Fisher, Chair; Holm, Vice Chair; Foreman, Ranking Minority Member; Fuhrman, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Brown; Caver; Cothern; Leonard; Romero; Rust; Silver; Talcott; Thibaudeau; Van Luven and Wang.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 28, 1994
HB 2481 Prime Sponsor, Representative Holm: Modifying use tax on tangible personal property used in this state by a person engaged in business outside this state. Reported by Committee on Revenue
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives G. Fisher, Chair; Holm, Vice Chair; Foreman, Ranking Minority Member; Fuhrman, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Brown; Caver; Cothern; Leonard; Romero; Rust; Silver; Talcott; Thibaudeau; Van Luven and Wang.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 28, 1994
HB 2482 Prime Sponsor, Representative Holm: Extending the qualifying date for tax deferral of certain investment projects. Reported by Committee on Revenue
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives G. Fisher, Chair; Holm, Vice Chair; Foreman, Ranking Minority Member; Fuhrman, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Brown; Caver; Cothern; Leonard; Romero; Rust; Silver; Talcott; Thibaudeau; Van Luven and Wang.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 31, 1994
HB 2494 Prime Sponsor, Representative Jones: Requiring moving companies to use a Washington utilities and transportation commission permit number for advertisements. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives R. Fisher, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Jones, Vice Chair; Schmidt, Ranking Minority Member; Backlund; Brough; Brumsickle; Cothern; Eide; Finkbeiner; Forner; Fuhrman; Hansen; Heavey; Horn; Johanson; J. Kohl; R. Meyers; Orr; Patterson; Quall; Romero; Sheldon; Shin and Zellinsky.
Excused: Representatives Mielke; Assistant Ranking Minority Member and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 31, 1994
HB 2510 Prime Sponsor, Representative R. Meyers: Implementing regulatory reform. Reported by Committee on State Government
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Anderson, Chair; Veloria, Vice Chair; Campbell; Conway; King and Pruitt.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Reams, Ranking Minority Member; L. Thomas, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; and Dyer.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
January 28, 1994
HB 2541 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cothern: Clarifying the tax on newspapers, periodicals, and magazines. Reported by Committee on Revenue
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives G. Fisher, Chair; Holm, Vice Chair; Foreman, Ranking Minority Member; Fuhrman, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Brown; Caver; Cothern; Leonard; Romero; Rust; Silver; Talcott; Thibaudeau; Van Luven and Wang.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 31, 1994
HB 2557 Prime Sponsor, Representative Zellinsky: Deregulating debt adjusters. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Zellinsky, Chair; Scott, Vice Chair; Mielke, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Dellwo; Dorn; Grant; R. Johnson; Kessler; Kremen; Lemmon; R. Meyers; Schmidt; Tate and L. Thomas.
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representative Dyer, Assistant Ranking Minority Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 31, 1994
HB 2558 Prime Sponsor, Representative Zellinsky: Changing provisions relating to regulation of securities issued by regulated utilities and transportation companies. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Zellinsky, Chair; Scott, Vice Chair; Mielke, Ranking Minority Member; Dyer, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Dorn; Grant; Kessler; Kremen; Lemmon; R. Meyers; Schmidt; Tate and L. Thomas.
Excused: Representatives Dellwo and R. Johnson.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 31, 1994
HB 2592 Prime Sponsor, Representative R. Fisher: Harmonizing oversize vehicle permit laws. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives R. Fisher, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Jones, Vice Chair; Schmidt, Ranking Minority Member; Backlund; Brough; Brumsickle; Cothern; Eide; Finkbeiner; Forner; Fuhrman; Hansen; Heavey; Horn; Johanson; J. Kohl; Orr; Quall; Romero; Sheldon; Shin and Zellinsky.
Excused: Representatives Mielke; Assistant Ranking Minority Member, R. Meyers, Patterson and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 28, 1994
HB 2662 Prime Sponsor, Representative Holm: Modifying hazardous waste fees. Reported by Committee on Revenue
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives G. Fisher, Chair; Holm, Vice Chair; Foreman, Ranking Minority Member; Fuhrman, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Brown; Caver; Cothern; Leonard; Romero; Rust; Silver; Talcott; Thibaudeau; Van Luven and Wang.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 28, 1994
HB 2672 Prime Sponsor, Representative G. Fisher: Providing property tax relief with homestead exemptions, very low-income housing exemptions, and phase-in valuation increases. Reported by Committee on Revenue
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives G. Fisher, Chair; Holm, Vice Chair; Anderson; Brown; Caver; Leonard; Romero; Rust; Thibaudeau; Van Luven and Wang.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Foreman, Ranking Minority Member; Fuhrman, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Cothern; Silver and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 1994
HB 2696 Prime Sponsor, Representative Flemming: Developing procedures and criteria for chemically related illness. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Heavey, Chair; G. Cole, Vice Chair; Conway; King; Springer and Veloria.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Lisk, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; and Horn.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
January 28, 1994
HJM 4027 Prime Sponsor, Representative Patterson: Requesting federal legislation requiring that televisions be equipped to enable parents to block out violent programs and to reduce violence on television. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Dorn, Chair; Cothern, Vice Chair; Brough, Ranking Minority Member; B. Thomas, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Brumsickle; Carlson; G. Cole; Eide; Hansen; Holm; Jones; Karahalios; J. Kohl; Patterson; Pruitt; Roland and L. Thomas.
Excused: Representatives G. Fisher and Stevens.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
January 28, 1994
HJR 4219 Prime Sponsor, Representative G. Fisher: Amending the Constitution by authorizing the legislature to provide a homestead exemption for owner-occupied residences. Reported by Committee on Revenue
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives G. Fisher, Chair; Holm, Vice Chair; Anderson; Brown; Caver; Leonard; Romero; Rust; Thibaudeau; Van Luven and Wang.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Foreman, Ranking Minority Member; Fuhrman, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Cothern; Silver and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Representative Peery, the bills, memorial and resolution listed on today's committee reports under the fifth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eighth order of business.
RESOLUTION
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 94-4689, by Representatives Lemmon, J. Kohl, Kessler, G. Cole, Veloria, Edmondson, L. Johnson, Karahalios, Carlson, H. Myers, Cothern, Rayburn, Leonard, Orr, Heavey, Jacobsen, Ogden, Grant, Peery, Patterson, Caver, Thibaudeau, Eide, Long, Chandler, Cooke, Dyer, Horn, Foreman, Jones and Anderson
WHEREAS, Washington state has become as well known for its coffee industry as it is for its apples; and
WHEREAS, Coffee is the second largest traded commodity in the world providing Washington a significant economic capacity builder through increasing international trade, expanding entrepreneurial opportunities, and attracting tourists; and
WHEREAS, John Blackwell and Kent Bakke, of Espresso Specialists in Seattle, established the first espresso cart in Washington a decade ago under the Seattle Center Monorail; and
WHEREAS, Seattle boasts a first of its kind, nationally distributed magazine concentrating exclusively on coffee and espresso and is known as the coffee capital of the world; and
WHEREAS, There are six thousand commercial espresso machines providing Washingtonians with over one million espresso drinks weekly; and
WHEREAS, The espresso industry has given a tremendous boost to the state dairy industry since the average espresso cart uses eight to twenty gallons of milk a day and twenty-five pounds of coffee a week; and
WHEREAS, Millstone Coffee, based in Everett, roasts two million pounds of beans monthly and distributes to more than four thousand five hundred grocery stores in forty-six states; and
WHEREAS, Seattle is home to Burgess Enterprises, the top importer and distributor of the Faema brand Italian espresso machine; and
WHEREAS, Seattle's Best Coffee exports its coffee to over one thousand five hundred customers world-wide; and
WHEREAS, Starbucks operates over two hundred seventy coffee shops nation-wide; and
WHEREAS, Seattle is home to Espresso Specialists, one of the first and largest importers of the La Marzocco and Rio Italian espresso machines for the U.S.A.;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That February 2, 1994, be designated as Washington State Coffee Day.
Representative Lemmon moved adoption of the resolution. Representatives Lemmon, J. Kohl, Jacobsen, Padden and Wineberry spoke in favor of the resolution.
House Resolution No. 4689 was adopted.
The Speaker declared the House to be at ease.
The Speaker called the House to order.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.
MOTION
On motion of Representative Peery, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 4, 1994.
BRIAN EBERSOLE, Speaker
MARILYN SHOWALTER, Chief Clerk