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FIFTIETH DAY
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MORNING SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Monday, February 26, 1996
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 Senator Anderson. On motion of Senator Wood, Senator Anderson was excused.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, consisting of Pages Joseph Cantu and Adam Newhouse, presented the Colors. Elder James Erlandson of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints of Olympia, 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 23, 1996
SB 6767 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rinehart: Establishing procedures for compensation modifications for state employees under chapter 41.06 RCW. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6767 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Fraser, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Pelz, Quigley, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1996
2SHB 1229 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Law and Justice: Modifying options for payment of retirement allowances. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Fraser, Hochstatter, Johnson, Pelz, Quigley, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1996
E4SHB 1481 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Requiring AFDC contracts and making additional changes in public assistance laws. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Drew, Fraser, Hargrove, Quigley, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1996
4SHB 2009 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Eliminating the state energy office. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Energy, Telecommunications and Utilities. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Drew, Hargrove, Kohl, Pelz, Quigley, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1996
HB 2341 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cooke: Relating to the use of credit cards in state liquor stores. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Fraser, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Pelz, Quigley, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1996
HB 2589 Prime Sponsor, Representative B. Thomas: Regulating unclaimed property procedures. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Fraser, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Pelz, Quigley, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1996
HB 2591 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dickerson: Revising tax provisions that are obsolete or incorrect. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Fraser, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Pelz, Quigley, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1996
ESHB 2592 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Finance: Providing consistency to penalty and interest administration of the department of revenue. Reported by Committee on Ways Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Cantu, Drew, Fraser, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Pelz, Sheldon, Snyder, Sutherland, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1996
HB 2811 Prime Sponsor, Representative L. Thomas: Authorizing community and technical college districts and the state board for community and technical colleges to participate with the state in investing surplus funds. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Fraser, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Pelz, Quigley, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
February 23, 1996
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed:
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2695,
HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4043, and the same are herewith transmitted.
TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS
ESHB 2695 by House Committee on Education (originally sponsored by Representatives Brumsickle and B. Thomas) (by request of Joint Select Committee on Education Restructuring, Board of Education and Commission on Student Learning)
Changing the timelines for development and implementation of the student assessment system.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
HJM 4043 by Representatives Pennington, Basich, Fuhrman, Hatfield, Regala, Johnson, Robertson, Jacobsen, Hankins, Morris, Buck, Beeksma, Smith, Pelesky, Hargrove, Schoesler, Foreman, Hickel, Mitchell, Silver, Blanton, Ballasiotes, Carrell, Mulliken, Radcliff, Skinner, Hymes, Goldsmith, McMahan, Linville, D. Sommers, Conway, Scheuerman, Keiser, McMorris and Stevens
Petitioning Congress to restore Mitchell Act funding.
HOLD.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Spanel, House Joint Memorial No. 4043 was held on the desk.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Cantu, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 1996-8695
By Senators Cantu, Snyder, Rasmussen and Kohl
WHEREAS, Tourism is of vital economic and cultural importance to the states and provinces of the Pacific Northwest comprised of Washington, Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon; and
WHEREAS, The State and Provincial governments of the Pacific Northwest are members of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region, a nonprofit public-private partnership established to promote regional economic cooperation; and
WHEREAS, The States and Provinces of the Pacific Northwest Region expend in excess of $50 million per year to promote the tourism industry and attract millions of tourists from throughout North America and the World; and
WHEREAS, The tourism industry constitutes billions of dollars in economic activity for the States and Provinces of the Pacific Northwest Region; and
WHEREAS, The States and Provinces of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region have undertaken numerous collaborative and innovative tourism initiatives that have been successful in promoting tourism in the region and have laid the ground work for ongoing cooperative tourism development efforts; and
WHEREAS, Current proposals before Congress to establish a National Tourism Board and a National Tourism Organization to develop a national travel and tourism strategy to promote tourism in the United States is of considerable importance to the States of the Pacific Northwest; and
WHEREAS, Participation on the National Tourism Board and the National Tourism Organization is of vital interest and importance to the States of the Pacific Northwest;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the state of Washington respectfully request that a public and a private sector representative of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region be appointed to the National Tourism Board and the National Tourism Organization respectively; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted to the Honorable William J. Clinton, President of the United States; the President of the United States Senate; the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and each member of Congress from the state of Washington.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Cantu, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 1996-8696
By Senators Cantu, Snyder, Rasmussen, Kohl and Spanel
WHEREAS, The Pacific Northwest Region comprising of Washington, Alaska, British Columbia, Alberta, Montana, Idaho, and Oregon contains numerous border crossings between the United States and Canada; and
WHEREAS, Cultural, social, and economic exchanges between the citizens, organizations, and businesses of the region have historically been and continue to be an
integral part of the regions economic and cultural development; and
WHEREAS, The historically close and constant ties between the two countries of Canada and the United States have been forged and maintained by continuous cultural exchanges ranging from fraternities, social, sports, and business clubs to name but a few; and
WHEREAS, The rapid changes in global affairs require countries to renew and enhance their ties with neighboring states and countries; and
WHEREAS, Millions of individuals cross the borders of the Pacific Northwest per annum including numerous tourists expending billions of dollars in the United States and Canada; and
WHEREAS, A border crossing fee as proposed by current federal legislation would adversely impact both the economy, culture, and quality of life for many of the regions' citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the state of Washington opposes any proposal that would levy a fee on any individuals crossing the borders of the United States; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted to the Honorable William J. Clinton, President of the United States; the President of the United States Senate; the Speaker of the House of Representatives; each member of Congress from the states of Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho, and the Secretary of the United States Customs and Immigration Department.
INTRODUCTION OF MISS WASHINGTON
The President welcomed and introduced Miss Washington, Amber Hamilton, who was seated on the rostrum.
With permission of the Senate, business was suspended to permit Miss Washington to address the Senate.
INTRODUCTION OF MISS WASHINGTON CONTESTANTS
The President welcomed and introduced the Miss Washington Scholarship pageant contestants, who were seated in the gallery.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Spanel, the Senate reverted to the sixth order of business.
SECOND READING
CONFIRMATION OF GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
MOTION
On motion of Senator Franklin, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9221, Walter Waisath, Jr., as a member of the Board of Trustees for Clover Park Technical College District No. 29, was confirmed.
APPOINTMENT OF WALTER WAISATH, JR.
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Bauer, Cantu, Deccio, Drew, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Moyer, Newhouse, Oke, Owen, Pelz, Prentice, Prince, Quigley, Rasmussen, Rinehart, Roach, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, Smith, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 48.
Excused: Senator Anderson, A. - 1.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Spanel, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9222, James Wilson, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Whatcom Community College District No. 21, was confirmed.
APPOINTMENT OF JAMES WILSON
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Bauer, Cantu, Deccio, Drew, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Moyer, Newhouse, Oke, Owen, Pelz, Prentice, Prince, Quigley, Rasmussen, Rinehart, Roach, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, Smith, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 48.
Excused: Senator Anderson, A. - 1.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheldon, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9112, Clint Shinkle, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Olympic Community College District No. 3, was confirmed.
APPOINTMENT OF CLINT SHINKLE
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.
Voting yea: Senators Anderson, A., Bauer, Cantu, Deccio, Drew, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Moyer, Newhouse, Oke, Owen, Pelz, Prentice, Prince, Quigley, Rasmussen, Rinehart, Roach, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, Smith, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 49.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Spanel, Substitute House Bill No. 2119, which was on the second reading calendar, was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
MOTION
At 10:41 a.m., on motion of Senator Spanel, the Senate was declared to be at ease.
The Senate was called to order at 11:30 a.m. by President Pritchard.
There being no objection, the President returned the Senate to the first order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 23, 1996
2EHB 1016 Prime Sponsor, Representative K. Schmidt: Exempting state and county ferry fuel sales and use tax. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Goings, Morton, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Thibaudeau and Wood.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 23, 1996
SHB 1396 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Authorizing highway bonds. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Morton, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Thibaudeau and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1996
2SHB 1645 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Enhancing transportation planning. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Goings, Haugen, Morton, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Thibaudeau and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1996
SHB 1964 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Simplifying accident report record-keeping. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Morton, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Thibaudeau and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 1996
2ESHB 1967 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Increasing penalties for repeat violations of vehicle licensing requirements. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Morton, Oke, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Sellar, Thibaudeau and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1996
EHB 2032 Prime Sponsor, Representative K. Schmidt: Depositing certain sales or use tax revenue into the transportation fund. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Morton, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Thibaudeau and Wood.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 22, 1996
SHB 2179 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Regulating motor vehicle transactions involving buyer's agents. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Morton, Oke, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Sellar, Thibaudeau and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 1996
HB 2190 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dyer: Exempting railroad associations from certain fees. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Morton, Oke, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Sellar, Thibaudeau and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1996
ESHB 2343 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Funding transportation. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Morton, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Thibaudeau and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 1996
SHB 2518 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Doubling the fine for speeding in school or playground zones. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Morton, Oke, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Sellar, Thibaudeau and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1996
HB 2595 Prime Sponsor, Representative Robertson: Harmonizing procedures for vehicle impoundment. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Morton, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Thibaudeau and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1996
SHB 2658 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Facilitating administration of special fuel tax exemptions. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Goings, Prentice, Schow, Thibaudeau and Wood.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Morton and Prince.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 1996
HB 2659 Prime Sponsor, Representative Skinner: Computing special fuel tax on a mileage basis. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Morton, Oke, Prentice, Prince, Schow, Sellar, Thibaudeau and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1996
HB 2660 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cairnes: Revising procedures for refund of certain fees and taxes. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Morton, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Thibaudeau and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1996
HB 2894 Prime Sponsor, Representative Elliot: Paying for services provided to general aviation by sales and use tax exemptions and increasing the aircraft fuel tax rate. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Morton, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Thibaudeau and Wood.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 23, 1996
HB 2911 Prime Sponsor, Representative Robertson: Establishing performance budgeting for transportation agencies. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Morton, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
At 11:35 a.m., on motion of Senator Spanel, the Senate was declared to be at ease.
The Senate was called to order at 5:18 p.m. by President Pritchard.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 26, 1996
SB 6776 Prime Sponsor, Senator Owen: Authorizing emergency grants to flood-damaged short-line or light-density railroads. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Morton, Oke, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Thibaudeau and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
SHB 1133 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Law and Justice: Revising provisions relating to firearm dealers' licenses. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Strannigan, Sutherland, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
3SHB 1381 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Government Operations: Sharing leave and personal holiday time. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Drew, Fraser, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Long, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
2EHB 1835 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schoesler: Revising standards relating to manufactured homes. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Government Operations. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
SHB 1990 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Providing minimum retirement benefits. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Loveland, Vice Chair; Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Hargrove, Johnson, Kohl, Long, Pelz, Quigley, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1996
2SHB 2031 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Eliminating the authority to impose storm water facility charges for state highway rights of way. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Morton, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Thibaudeau and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
ESHB 2150 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Authorizing investigation of documents submitted with a driver's license application. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Goings, Morton, Oke, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Thibaudeau and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
SHB 2155 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Clarifying criteria for refund of overpayments of vehicle and vessel license fees. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Goings, Morton, Oke, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Sellar, Thibaudeau and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
SHB 2186 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care: Establishing long-term care benefits for public employees. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Drew, Fraser, Hargrove, Kohl, Long, Pelz, Quigley, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
SHB 2199 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology: Granting water rights to certain persons who were water users before January 1, 1993. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Drew, Fraser, Hargrove, Kohl, Pelz, Quigley, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
2SHB 2200 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Authorizing local watershed planning and modifying water resource management. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Drew, Fraser, Hargrove, Kohl, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
E2SHB 2219 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Changing provisions relating to offenders. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
E2SHB 2222 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Strengthening legislative oversight of government programs. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Kohl, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
ESHB 2227 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Law and Justice: Changing provisions relating to felony traffic offenses. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
EHB 2254 Prime Sponsor, Representative Van Luven: Providing special plates and fee exemptions for representatives of foreign organizations. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Goings, Morton, Oke, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Sellar, Thibaudeau and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
SHB 2256 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Capital Budget: Authorizing certain public works projects. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
2SHB 2293 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Authorizing a technology fee at public institutions of higher education. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
ESHB 2309 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care: Revising regulation of hearing and speech professions. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care. Signed by Senators Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Hargrove, Johnson, Kohl, Long, Pelz, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
SHB 2318 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Corrections: Extending the period of community placement after confinement for sex offenders. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Human Services and Corrections. Signed by Senators Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
SHB 2320 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Corrections: Making certain sex offenders subject to life imprisonment without parole after two offenses. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kohl.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
SHB 2358 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Law and Justice: Increasing penalty assessments to support crime victim and witness programs. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Law and Justice. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
SHB 2420 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Law and Justice: Revising standards for qualification to possess firearms. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Law and Justice. Signed by Senators Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Quigley, Sheldon, Snyder and Strannigan.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
EHB 2433 Prime Sponsor, Representative K. Schmidt: Facilitating smoother flow of traffic. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Goings, Morton, Oke, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Sellar, Thibaudeau and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
ESHB 2436 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Capital Budget: Using financing contracts for real property. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Drew, Fraser, Hargrove, Johnson, Kohl, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
SHB 2478 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Higher Education: Changing tuition for full-time nonresident undergraduate students at the University of Washington and Washington State University. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Fraser, Hargrove, Kohl, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
HB 2490 Prime Sponsor, Representative L. Thomas: Providing for credit for reinsurance of trust fund maintained that meets national association of insurance commissioners standards. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Financial Institutions and Housing. Signed by Senators Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Kohl, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
SHB 2579 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Law and Justice: Consolidating and enhancing services for victims of sexual abuse. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
SHB 2711 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Corrections: Creating an illegal alien offender program. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Human Services and Corrections. Signed by Senators Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
SHB 2727 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Establishing a state infrastructure bank. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Goings, Morton, Oke, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Sellar, Thibaudeau and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
HB 2789 Prime Sponsor, Representative Van Luven: Simplifying tax reporting and registration requirements for small businesses. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Kohl, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
ESHB 2832 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Reinstituting rail service in the Milwaukee Road corridor. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Goings, Morton, Oke, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Sellar, Thibaudeau and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
ESHB 2875 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology: Creating the Puget Sound management team. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Hargrove, Kohl, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1996
HJM 4041 Prime Sponsor, Representative Foreman: Requesting funding authorizations to repair roadways, bridges, and rail lines damaged by floods. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Goings, Morton, Oke, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Sellar, Thibaudeau and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
There being no objection, the President advanced the Senate to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 6779 by Senators Thibaudeau and Quigley
AN ACT Relating to modifying and clarifying requirements and responsibilities for informed consent to health care; amending RCW 7.70.065, 11.88.010, 11.94.010, 70.122.020, 70.122.060, and 70.122.110; adding a new section to chapter 11.94 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 7.70 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
SB 6780 by Senators Zarelli, Bauer, Swecker, Quigley, Sutherland, Moyer, A. Anderson, Hargrove and West
AN ACT Relating to sales and use tax relief for flood victims; adding new sections to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 82.12 RCW; providing expiration dates; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
MOTION
At 5:20 p.m., on motion of Senator Newhouse, the Senate adjourned until 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 27, 1996.
JOEL PRITCHARD, President of the Senate
MARTY BROWN, Secretary of the Senate