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THIRTY-EIGHTH DAY
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MORNING SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, February 15, 1995
The Senate was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by President Pritchard. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President that all Senators were present except Senators Moyer, Prince, Sutherland and Wojahn. On motion of Senator Loveland, Senators Sutherland and Wojahn were excused. On motion of Senator Ann Anderson, Senators Moyer and Prince were excused.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, consisting of Pages Natalie Kitson and Adam Marazzo, presented the Colors. Reverend Bruce Armstrong, pastor of the Lacey Presbyterian Church, offered the prayer.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Spanel, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 14, 1995
SB 5097 Prime Sponsor, Senator Swecker: Preserving port district debt limits. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5097 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Drew, Hale and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 14, 1995
SB 5098 Prime Sponsor, Senator Loveland: Reenacting sections about county financial functions. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Drew, Hale, Heavey, McCaslin and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 14, 1995
SB 5217 Prime Sponsor, Senator Owen: Requiring personal flotation devices for children on certain recreational vessels. Reported by Committee on Ecology and Parks
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5217 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Fraser, Chair; C. Anderson, Vice Chair; McAuliffe, McDonald and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 14, 1995
SB 5223 Prime Sponsor, Senator Loveland: Modifying procedure for providing assistance to county assessors. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Drew, Hale, Heavey, McCaslin and Winsley.
Referred Committee on Ways and Means.
February 14, 1995
SB 5262 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Creating an ombudsman office for private property rights. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5262 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Drew, Hale, Heavey, McCaslin and Winsley.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 14, 1995
SB 5274 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Clarifying the funding formula for the municipal research council. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Drew, Hale, Heavey, McCaslin and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 14, 1995
SB 5275 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Affecting the consolidation of cities and towns. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Drew, Hale, Heavey, McCaslin and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 13, 1995
SB 5280 Prime Sponsor, Senator Smith: Providing tax exemptions for a new thoroughbred race track facility. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5280 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pelz, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Deccio, Franklin, Hale, Newhouse and Palmer.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 13, 1995
SB 5281 Prime Sponsor, Senator Heavey: Promoting horse racing. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5281 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pelz, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Deccio, Franklin, Fraser, Hale, Newhouse and Palmer.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 14, 1995
SB 5294 Prime Sponsor, Senator Sheldon: Paying for fire fighters' retirement provisions. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Drew, Hale, Heavey, McCaslin and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 14, 1995
SB 5369 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Allowing a majority vote to authorize merger of fire protection districts. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Drew, Hale, Heavey, McCaslin and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 14, 1995
SB 5378 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Modifying border area fund distribution. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Drew, Hale, Heavey, McCaslin and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 13, 1995
SB 5397 Prime Sponsor, Senator Franklin: Revising provisions regulating asbestos certification. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Heavey, Vice Chair; Deccio, Hale, Newhouse and Palmer.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass as amended. Signed by Senator Franklin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 14, 1995
SB 5398 Prime Sponsor, Senator Franklin: Removing the filing requirement for expert witness personal service contracts. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Drew, Hale, Heavey, McCaslin and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 14, 1995
SB 5429 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Authorizing a deputy to vote on behalf of the insurance commissioner. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair; Hale, Sellar and Smith.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 14, 1995
SB 5432 Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Regulating unearned premium, loss, and loss expense reserves. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair; Hale, Roach, Sellar and Smith.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 14, 1995
SB 5437 Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Disclosing material transactions. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair; Hale, Roach, Sellar and Smith.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 13, 1995
SB 5563 Prime Sponsor, Senator West: Relating to class H liquor licenses issued to hotels operating conference or convention centers or having banquet facilities on property owned or through leasehold interest by the licensed hotel. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pelz, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Deccio, Franklin, Fraser, Hale, Newhouse and Palmer.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 13, 1995
SB 5583 Prime Sponsor, Senator Newhouse: Determining unemployment insurance contribution rates for successor employers. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pelz, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Deccio, Franklin, Fraser, Hale, Newhouse and Palmer.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 13, 1995
SB 5584 Prime Sponsor, Senator Newhouse: Affecting noncharging of benefits to employers' unemployment insurance experience rating accounts. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pelz, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Deccio, Franklin, Fraser, Hale, Newhouse and Palmer.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 13, 1995
SB 5590 Prime Sponsor, Senator Newhouse: Authorizing voluntary contributions for unemployment insurance. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pelz, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Deccio, Franklin, Fraser, Hale, Newhouse and Palmer.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 14, 1995
SB 5790 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rasmussen: Providing moneys for wine and wine grape research. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Agricultural Trade and Development
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; A. Anderson, Bauer, Morton, Newhouse and Snyder.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 13, 1995
SJM 8012 Prime Sponsor, Senator Newhouse: Requesting that unemployment benefits be removed from the IRS definition of taxable income. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pelz, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Deccio, Franklin, Fraser, Hale, Newhouse and Palmer.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 5926 by Senators Owen, McDonald, Finkbeiner, West and A. Anderson
AN ACT Relating to emergency response services; amending RCW 76.04.145; adding new sections to chapter 76.04 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 5927 by Senator Heavey
AN ACT Relating to home and real estate inspectors; amending RCW 18.27.010 and 18.27.050; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Trade.
SB 5928 by Senator Morton
AN ACT Relating to electrical contractors; amending RCW 19.28.120; and adding a new section to chapter 19.28 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Trade.
SB 5929 by Senators Wojahn, Moyer, Bauer, Winsley and Long
AN ACT Relating to written disclosure of health care coverage and benefits; and adding a new section to chapter 48.01 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
SB 5930 by Senators McAuliffe, Owen, Fairley and Long
AN ACT Relating to minimum retirement benefits; and amending RCW 43.43.277.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SB 5931 by Senators Prentice and Hale
AN ACT Relating to state-chartered financial institutions parity with federally chartered financial institutions; amending RCW 30.04.111 and 30.08.180; and reenacting and amending RCW 30.08.190.
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions and Housing.
SB 5932 by Senators Drew, Pelz, Schow, Deccio and Prince
AN ACT Relating to establishing the Washington alliance for manufacturing; adding a new section to chapter 43.330 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28B.50 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 24 RCW; creating a new section; and making an appropriation.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Trade.
SB 5933 by Senators Heavey and Wojahn
AN ACT Relating to apprenticeship for electricians; amending RCW 19.28.510, 19.28.530, and 19.28.620; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Trade.
SB 5934 by Senators Cantu, Deccio, Johnson, Oke, Hochstatter, Schow, A. Anderson and Moyer
AN ACT Relating to clarifying school days for purposes of educational contracts; amending RCW 41.59.020; reenacting and amending RCW 41.56.030; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Trade.
SB 5935 by Senators Quigley, Wojahn, Franklin, C. Anderson, Fairley, Gaspard, Haugen, Snyder, Pelz, Spanel, Sheldon, Loveland, Fraser, Kohl, Hargrove, McAuliffe, Prentice, Heavey, Drew, Rasmussen, Bauer, Rinehart, Sutherland, Smith, Owen and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to consumer protection in the purchase of health care; amending RCW 48.30.010; adding new sections to chapter 43.72 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.01 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.70 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 48.43 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 70.47 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.19 RCW; adding a new section to Title 51 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 48 RCW; creating new sections; repealing RCW 48.43.020, 48.43.030, 48.43.040, 48.43.050, 48.43.060, 48.43.070, 48.43.080, 48.43.090, 48.43.100, 48.43.110, 48.43.120, 48.43.130, 48.43.150, 43.72.220, 43.72.240, 43.72.810, 43.72.210, and 43.72.120; making appropriations; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
SB 5936 by Senator Hochstatter
AN ACT Relating to child care agency regulation; amending RCW 74.15.020; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Human Services and Corrections.
SB 5937 by Senators Morton, Prince and Long
AN ACT Relating to school psychologists; and amending RCW 28A.305.130.
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
SB 5938 by Senators Bauer, Hochstatter, Palmer and Snyder
AN ACT Relating to clarification of physical conditions for determining the output of major energy projects; and amending RCW 80.50.020 and 80.52.030.
Referred to Committee on Energy, Telecommunications and Utilities.
SB 5939 by Senators Deccio, Owen, McCaslin and Schow
AN ACT Relating to administration of the responsibilities of self-insurers; and amending RCW 51.14.020.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Trade.
SB 5940 by Senators Snyder, McCaslin, Loveland, Palmer, Bauer, Sutherland, Newhouse, Heavey, Moyer, Finkbeiner, Winsley, Gaspard, Drew, Sheldon, Fraser, Wojahn, Long and Spanel
AN ACT Relating to clarifying that use tax is due on direct mail advertising pieces printed out-of-state and mailed directly to Washington residents to promote the sale of goods or services by Washington residents; amending RCW 82.12.010; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SB 5941 by Senators Fraser and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to coordinated water resources programs; adding new sections to chapter 36.70A RCW; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Senate Select Committee on Water Policy.
SB 5942 by Senators Kohl and Prentice
AN ACT Relating to prioritization of bicycle projects; adding a new section to chapter 47.05 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 5943 by Senators Rinehart, Prince, Sheldon, Deccio and Kohl
AN ACT Relating to convention and trade centers; amending RCW 67.40.020, 67.40.030, 67.40.040, 67.40.045, and 67.40.090; adding new sections to chapters 67.40 RCW; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SB 5944 by Senators Pelz and C. Anderson
AN ACT Relating to local regulation of firearms in municipal offices and meeting areas; and amending RCW 9.41.300.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
SB 5945 by Senators Rasmussen, Deccio, Newhouse and A. Anderson
AN ACT Relating to the agricultural trade showcase; creating a new section; and making an appropriation.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Agricultural Trade and Development.
SB 5946 by Senators West, McCaslin, Hochstatter, Schow and Long
AN ACT Relating to lowering public utility tax rates; and amending RCW 82.16.020.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SJM 8017 by Senators Rasmussen, Roach, Hochstatter, Long, Hargrove, Johnson and Sheldon
Encouraging schools to provide an elementary gun safety program.
Referred to Committee on Education.
SCR 8405 by Senators Gaspard, McDonald, Owen and Prince
Amending the cutoff date for bills from the Senate Transportation Committee.
HOLD.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Spanel, the rules were suspended, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8405 was advanced to second reading and placed on the second reading calendar.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Rinehart, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 1995-8615
By Senators Rinehart, Gaspard, C. Anderson, Bauer, Wood, Quigley, Spanel, Kohl, McDonald, West, A. Anderson, Long, Prentice, Hale, Prince, McAuliffe, Snyder, Newhouse, Cantu, Sellar, Johnson, Finkbeiner, Sheldon and Pelz
WHEREAS, Bill and Ruth Gerberding moved to Washington State in 1979 and have represented the University of Washington for the last sixteen years; and
WHEREAS, Dr. William P. Gerberding will resign his presidency at the University of Washington at the end of the 1994-95 academic year, June 30, 1995; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Gerberding will have been the longest-serving president in the history of the University of Washington; and
WHEREAS, The University of Washington has continued to be one of the finest institutions of higher learning in the nation under Dr. Gerberding's guidance; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Gerberding has been an education leader in Washington State, the Northwest region, and the nation; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Gerberding has brought his wisdom, humor, drive, intelligence, and vision to a most demanding job; and
WHEREAS, Under the direction and guidance of Dr. Gerberding, the University of Washington successfully initiated the Campaign for Washington which inspired contributions from more than 70,000 individuals and several corporations and foundations totaling two hundred eighty-four million dollars in gifts and pledges from 1987 to 1992; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Gerberding has focused on undergraduate education as one of the University's top priorities with the appointment of a dean for Undergraduate Education and new programs such as the Entry-Level Initiative, freshman interest groups, and faculty seminars; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Gerberding was instrumental in the creation of a task force to examine the undergraduate experience, graduate education, and academic reorganization; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Gerberding has led the University to its Number One ranking for all public universities in federal research funding; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Gerberding has successfully led the way for the opening of two branch campuses in Bothell and Tacoma, bringing education opportunities to the broader communities of Washington State; and
WHEREAS, The University has grown under the watchful eye of Dr. Gerberding, adding the Kenneth S. Allen Library, a new physics/astronomy building, a new chemistry building, and additions to the Magnuson Health Sciences Center; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Gerberding has created a successful work environment based upon a great respect for University faculty, which now includes four Nobel Prize recipients and thirty-four members of the National Academy of Sciences; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Gerberding has never wavered in his commitment to maintaining a diverse student body and faculty that represents the many cultural and ethnic populations in Washington State; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Gerberding has tirelessly supported the University of Washington and the greater community with her involvement in and her support of the Seattle Symphony, Cathedral Associates, Market Place North Homeowners Association, Hillside Guild, Meany Hall Advisory Committee, and the Seattle/Perugia Sister City Organization; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Gerberding gives of her time and expertise to serve on the boards of the Seattle Chamber Music Festival, The Market Foundation, The Washington State Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts, and The Achievement Rewards for College Scientists; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Gerberding has made innumerable contributions to the University, including her volunteer work for the University Hospital and the greater community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate honor Bill and Ruth Gerberding for the dedicated service and commitment they have shown in their work and the innumerable contributions they have made to the University of Washington and the greater community of the state of Washington; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Bill and Ruth Gerberding.
Senators Rinehart, McDonald, Gaspard, Palmer and Kohl spoke to Senate Resolution 1995-8615.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced Dr. William and Ruth Gerberding, who were seated on the rostrum.
With permission of the Senate, business was suspended to permit President Gerberding to address the Senate.
There being no objection, the President reverted the Senate to the sixth order of business.
SECOND READING
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8405, by Senators Gaspard, McDonald, Owen and Prince
Amending the cutoff date for bills from the Senate Transportation Committee.
The concurrent resolution was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Gaspard, the rules were suspended, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8405 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the concurrent resolution was placed on final passage and adopted.
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8405 was adopted by voice vote.
STATEMENT FOR THE JOURNAL
During the morning session of February 15, 1995, I was excused from voting on Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9075, Senate Bill No. 5287, Senate Bill No. 5075, Senate Bill No. 5046, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5243 and Senate Bill No. 5173, due to inclement weather and extenuating circumstances.
SENATOR DEAN SUTHERLAND, 17th District
SECOND READING
CONFIRMATION OF GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENT
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fraser, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9075, James A. Tupper, Jr., as a member of the Pollution Control Hearings Board, was confirmed.
CONFIRMATION OF JAMES A. TUPPER, JR.
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 4.
Voting yea: Senators Anderson, A., Anderson, C., Bauer, Cantu, Deccio, Drew, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Gaspard, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Owen, Palmer, Pelz, Prentice, Quigley, Rasmussen, Rinehart, Roach, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, Smith, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Swecker, West, Winsley and Wood - 45.
Excused: Senators Moyer, Prince, Sutherland and Wojahn - 4.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5287, by Senators Wood, Sheldon, Bauer, Kohl, Rasmussen and Hochstatter (by request of Higher Education Coordinating Board)
Providing school loan forgiveness in exchange for service within Washington state.
The bill was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Bauer, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5287 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Debate ensued.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5287.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5287 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 4.
Voting yea: Senators Anderson, A., Anderson, C., Bauer, Cantu, Deccio, Drew, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Gaspard, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Owen, Palmer, Pelz, Prentice, Quigley, Rasmussen, Rinehart, Roach, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, Smith, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Swecker, West, Winsley and Wood - 45.
Excused: Senators Moyer, Prince, Sutherland and Wojahn - 4.
SENATE BILL NO. 5287, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5075, by Senators Owen, Sheldon and Oke
Appropriating funds for emergency construction of Crown Hill elementary school.
The bill was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Owen, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5075 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Debate ensued.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5075.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5075 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Anderson, A., Anderson, C., Bauer, Cantu, Deccio, Drew, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Gaspard, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Owen, Palmer, Pelz, Prentice, Prince, Quigley, Rasmussen, Rinehart, Roach, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, Smith, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Swecker, West, Winsley and Wood - 46.
Excused: Senators Moyer, Sutherland and Wojahn - 3.
SENATE BILL NO. 5075, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5046, by Senator Haugen
Revising filing requirements for interlocal agreements.
The bill was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Haugen, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5046 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5046.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5046 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Anderson, A., Anderson, C., Bauer, Cantu, Deccio, Drew, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Gaspard, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Owen, Palmer, Pelz, Prentice, Prince, Quigley, Rasmussen, Rinehart, Roach, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, Smith, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Swecker, West, Winsley and Wood - 46.
Excused: Senators Moyer, Sutherland and Wojahn - 3.
SENATE BILL NO. 5046, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5243, by Senator Oke
Revising provision authorizing a special permit for miniature boilers.
The bill was read the second time.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Pelz, the following Committee on Labor, Commerce and Trade amendments were considered simultaneously and were adopted:
On page 2, line 3, after "miniature" insert "hobby"
On page 2, line 12, after "commercial" insert "or industrial"
On motion of Senator Pelz, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5243 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Debate ensued.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5243.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5243 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Anderson, A., Anderson, C., Bauer, Cantu, Deccio, Drew, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Gaspard, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Owen, Palmer, Pelz, Prentice, Prince, Quigley, Rasmussen, Rinehart, Roach, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, Smith, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Swecker, West, Winsley and Wood - 46.
Excused: Senators Moyer, Sutherland and Wojahn - 3.
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5243, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5173, by Senators Pelz and Newhouse (by request of Liquor Control Board)
Improving the licensing sections of the Washington state liquor act.
The bill was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Pelz, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5173 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Debate ensued.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5173.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5173 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Anderson, A., Anderson, C., Bauer, Cantu, Deccio, Drew, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Gaspard, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Owen, Palmer, Pelz, Prentice, Prince, Quigley, Rasmussen, Rinehart, Roach, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, Smith, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Swecker, West, Winsley and Wood - 46.
Excused: Senators Moyer, Sutherland and Wojahn - 3.
SENATE BILL NO. 5173, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.
There being no objection, the President advanced the Senate to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fraser, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 1995-8606
By Senators Fraser and C. Anderson
WHEREAS, Saint Martin's College, the oldest institution of higher education in the Olympia area, will celebrate one century of educational excellence on September 11, 1995; and
WHEREAS, Saint Martin's College and Abbey have been centers of spiritual and academic development in the state of Washington since they first opened their doors in a city called Woodland, later to become Lacey, Washington; and
WHEREAS, In 1895, the founding year of the school, The Olympian newspaper envisioned the vast local significance Saint Martin's College would have on its community when it proclaimed, "It is hardly possible to realize the great benefits which will accrue to the Olympia area by having such an institution..."; and
WHEREAS, Olympia Mayor John Byrne and local business owners also recognized the significant local contribution of Saint Martin's by forming an organization in 1891 to help purchase the present site of Saint Martin's College and Abbey in Lacey, Washington; and
WHEREAS, Local legend says the first student, Angus McDonald of Shelton, arrived at Saint Martin's College by canoe on September 11, 1895; and
WHEREAS, The entire student body consisted of only one student for the first few months of the college's existence, and he was extended a full academic schedule consisting of writing, diction and study hall based upon the strong belief by the founding monks "that one person's education is an important contribution to mankind"; and
WHEREAS, The institution first was established by Benedictine monks as a boy's grammar school in 1895, Saint Martin's began offering college-level classes at the turn of the century and was deemed a four-year accredited, baccalaureate-granting institution in 1940; and
WHEREAS, In 1965, Saint Martin's opened its doors to women, offering them the opportunity to receive the same high quality education that until then only males were permitted to attain; and
WHEREAS, Saint Martin's College furthered its strong educational commitment by continuing to offer high school academics as well as a college-level curriculum until 1974; and
WHEREAS, Father Sebastian Ruth founded the first Olympia-area radio station, called KGY, in a log cabin on the campus of Saint Martin's in the 1920's, then used the station to broadcast the first live local radio coverage of the World Series and help the Elks Club of Olympia raise charitable funds for the needy in the community; and
WHEREAS, Saint Martin's is one of only twelve Benedictine institutions of higher learning in the United States and the only one west of the Rocky Mountains; and
WHEREAS, In one century of service, the college has grown to serve hundreds of students on its main campus in Lacey and also extends educational opportunities to hundreds more students at two additional campuses on the McChord Air Force Base and the Fort Lewis Army Post in Tacoma, Washington; and
WHEREAS, Saint Martin's commitment to using computers in education has ranked the college's student computer center, with Harvard and Columbia, as one of the top three in the nation by Computers in Education magazine; and
WHEREAS, Saint Martin's also was heralded by Electronic Learning magazine for having the largest educational software collection on the west coast of the United States; and
WHEREAS, The alumni of Saint Martin's College fill a variety of leadership roles in civic, corporate, governmental and charitable organizations throughout the state of Washington and the United States, and in twenty-eight nations around the world; and
WHEREAS, The community of Saint Martin's is in the midst of a year-long centennial observance, which will include the one hundredth commencement class ceremony scheduled for May 12, 1995, and a Centennial Homecoming Week set to begin February 4, 1995, and conclude February 12, 1995;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the state of Washington honors the one hundredth anniversary of the founding of Saint Martin's College and Abbey on September 11, 1995, and the celebratory events of the year as the college enters its second century of service to the state of Washington, reaffirming its dedication to educational excellence; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Saint Martin's College and Abbey in Lacey, Washington.
Senators Fraser, Rasmussen, Deccio and Prince spoke to Senate Resolution 1995-8606.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced Abbot Neal Roth, Chancellor of St. Martin's College; Dr. David Spangler, President of St. Martin's College; Father John Scott, Centennial Chairman and Historian; and Father Nicholas Rausch, Chair of the Abbey Centennial Committee; who were seated in the gallery.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Kohl, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 1995-8614
By Senators Kohl, Winsley, Wojahn, Sheldon, Wood, Long, Franklin, C. Anderson, Rasmussen, Haugen, Hargrove, Owen, Bauer, Rinehart, Pelz, Loveland, Spanel, Snyder, Gaspard, Prentice, Heavey, Drew, Fairley, McAuliffe and Quigley
WHEREAS, Wednesday, February 15, 1995, marks the one hundred seventy-fifth anniversary of the birth of Susan Brownell Anthony, reformer and leader of women's suffrage; and
WHEREAS, Susan B. Anthony defied male electioneers and faced indictment for illegally voting in 1872; and
WHEREAS, Susan B. Anthony spoke on suffrage legislation before members of the Washington State Territorial Legislature in Olympia, Washington, on October 19, 1871, making her the first woman in the history of the United States to be given the privilege of addressing an assembled Legislature; and
WHEREAS, Following her presentation to the Washington Territorial Legislature, Susan B. Anthony was the guest of Daniel Bigelow, a state lawmaker who was one of the first to support women's suffrage in the Northwest, at what is now Olympia's historic Bigelow Home; and
WHEREAS, Susan B. Anthony helped draft the constitution for the Washington Women's Suffrage Association; and
WHEREAS, Susan B. Anthony was director of the Female Department of the Canajoharie Academy in New York until she abandoned her career in education to devote her life to social reform, first organizing the Women's State Temperance Society of New York; and
WHEREAS, Susan B. Anthony, along with Elizabeth Cady Stanton, founded in 1863, the Woman's Loyal National League to petition Congress to advocate full civil and political rights for women and blacks when the Civil War ended; and
WHEREAS, In 1866, Susan B. Anthony and other reformers formed the Equal Rights Association to further their campaign for women's suffrage; and
WHEREAS, The reformers took their suffrage campaign, in 1867, to the New York State Constitutional Convention, where the State Legislature refused to consider the issue, but instead gave considerable support to legislation legalizing prostitution; and
WHEREAS, Susan B. Anthony and her suffragettes fought back with lobbying efforts that killed the prostitution bill in committee, and furthermore, eventually secured the first laws in New York State guaranteeing women's rights over their children and control over property and wages; and
WHEREAS, Susan B. Anthony, during the presidential campaign in 1872, urged women to claim their rights under the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments by registering and voting in every state in the union; and
WHEREAS, In a colorful display of her remarkable courage, Susan B. Anthony and her three sisters boldly entered a stronghold of men in a Rochester, New York, barbershop in 1872, and insisted that they be registered to vote under provisions of the Fourteenth Amendment; and
WHEREAS, On November 5, Susan B. Anthony entered her polling place and voted the Republican ticket after which she was charged and indicted for voting illegally; and
WHEREAS, In another display of determination, Susan B. Anthony, refusing to pay her streetcar fare, as a deputy marshall was carting her off to jail, announced loudly enough for all passengers to hear, "I'm travelling at the expense of this government. This gentleman is taking me to jail. Ask him for my fare!";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor Susan B. Anthony and remember her for and emulate her in her dedication to social reform that led to the passage of the Women's Suffrage Amendment (Nineteenth Amendment) to the United States Constitution in 1920; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Susan B. Anthony be remembered for her courage and determination to work for equal rights for all citizens of America as reflected in Anthony's quote, "It was we, the people, not we, the white male citizens, nor yet we, the male citizens, but we the whole people, who formed this Union. And we formed it not to give the blessings of liberty, but to secure them, not to the half of ourselves and the half of our posterity, but to the whole people--women as well as men."
Senators Kohl, Winsley, Wood and Deccio spoke to Senate Resolution 1995-8614.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Ann Anderson, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 1995-8617
By Senators A. Anderson, Strannigan, Swecker, Haugen, Drew, Oke, Owen, Snyder and Spanel
WHEREAS, The commercial crab fishery industry is an important industry in this state; and
WHEREAS, The closure of the crab fishery season will adversely affect the common good of the citizens of this state; and
WHEREAS, Judge Rafeedie's December 20, 1994, ruling does not require the state to terminate the non-Indian crab season; and
WHEREAS, While the state's effort to act in good faith with the tribal governments is laudable, it is not necessary to place the full impact of this spirit of cooperation solely on the inner Puget Sound crab fishers; and
WHEREAS, The state created a crab season that runs from October through April, and sold licenses based on this time period; and
WHEREAS, The state is considering appealing Judge Rafeedie's decision; and
WHEREAS, Too short of notice was given to the crab fishers to provide for adequate time to halt their operations in a safe fashion and to make alternative financial arrangements;
NOW, THEREFORE, The Senate of the state of Washington believes that the commercial crab season should be immediately restored to the previously agreed upon dates.
Senators Ann Anderson, Spanel and Snyder spoke to Senate Resolution 1995-8617.
MOTION
At 10:50 a.m., on motion of Senator Spanel, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Thursday, February 16, 1995.
JOEL PRITCHARD, President of the Senate
MARTY BROWN, Secretary of the Senate