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SEVENTEENTH DAY




MORNING SESSION




House Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, January 28, 1998


             The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Pennington). 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 James Wood and Christina Hunt. Prayer was offered by Reverend Alta Smith, Foothills United Methodist Church, Bonney Lake.


             Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.


RESOLUTION


             HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 98-4688, by Representatives Veloria, Clements, Talcott, Skinner, Dickerson, Cole, Conway, Regala and Costa


             WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State Legislature to honor those who engaged in heroic acts in the defense of the United States and its territories; and

             WHEREAS, Those who put their lives in harm's way do so willingly and under allegiance to the flag of the United States of America; and

             WHEREAS, For the service given to us and our country, we and the United States are eternally indebted to these gallant individuals; and

             WHEREAS, Filipinos fought alongside Americans from the earliest stages of the United States' involvement in World War II, following the Japanese bombing of the Philippines on December 8, 1941; and

             WHEREAS, The early defense of Bataan and Corregidor against a numerically superior enemy delayed the Japanese attack on areas immediately surrounding the Philippines, including Australia, Wake Island, Guam, Hawaii, and ultimately the United States mainland, until the United States and the Allied Forces could rearm and mobilize; and

             WHEREAS, An estimated one million Filipinos, not only soldiers but also citizens, men, women, and children, died while defending American territory and ideals during World War II; and

             WHEREAS, With a sense of profound gratitude, we concur with the essence and spirit of the Concurrent Resolution of both Houses of the United States Congress, recognizing the vital role of the Filipino veterans in World War II; and

             WHEREAS, We have among us today some survivors of the defense of Bataan and the Bataan Death March, as well as the family of the late Jose Calugas, Senior, the only Filipino awarded the United States Congressional Medal of Honor, who passed away on Sunday January 18, 1998;

             NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives extend its gratitude to these heroic individuals and to their families for the service that the United States can never fully repay; and

             BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor the individuals who fought on behalf of this country and democracy, and recognize them for the service for which we are eternally thankful; and

             BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the Filipino defenders of democracy and their families who are gathered here with us today.


             Representative Veloria moved adoption of the resolution.


             Representatives Veloria, Regala, Clements, Mason, Cody, Conway and Tokuda spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.


             House Resolution No. 4688 was adopted.


SPEAKER'S PRIVILEGE


             The Speaker (Representative Pennington presiding) recognized the Filipino veterans of World War II in the gallery and members of their families. He also introduced the children of Jose Calugas, Sr., Jose Caluga Jr. and wife Goody, daughter Minerva and son Jorge.


SPEAKER'S PRIVILEGE


             The Speaker (Representative Pennington presiding) introduced the 1997 Washington State Dairy Princess Karen Olson who favored the chamber with a poem, and the other Dairy Princesses, Kristina Rasmussen and Christina Streuli.


             There being no objection, the House advanced to the fifth order of business.


REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

January 26, 1998

HB 2298           Prime Sponsor, Representative Chandler: Regulating underground storage tanks. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Ecology

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Chandler, Chairman; Parlette, Vice Chairman; Schoesler, Vice Chairman; Linville, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Cooper; Delvin; Koster; Mastin; Regala and Sump.


             Voting Yea: Representatives Chandler, Parlette, Linville, Anderson, Cooper, Delvin, Koster, Mastin, Regala, Schoesler and Sump.

 

             Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.


January 26, 1998

HB 2299           Prime Sponsor, Representative Chandler: Allowing continued use of pollution control tax credits after facilities are modified to maintain effective pollution control. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Ecology

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Chandler, Chairman; Parlette, Vice Chairman; Schoesler, Vice Chairman; Linville, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Cooper; Delvin; Koster; Mastin; Regala and Sump.


             Voting Yea: Representatives Chandler, Parlette, Linville, Anderson, Cooper, Delvin, Koster, Mastin, Regala, Schoesler and Sump.

 

             Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.


January 22, 1998

HB 2339           Prime Sponsor, Representative Thompson: Authorizing wetlands mitigation banking. Reported by Committee on House Government Reform & Land Use

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Reams, Chairman; Cairnes, Vice Chairman; Sherstad, Vice Chairman; Romero, Ranking Minority Member; Lantz, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Bush; Mielke; Mulliken and Thompson.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Fisher and Gardner.


             Voting Yea: Representatives Reams, Cairnes, Sherstad, Romero, Lantz, Bush, Mielke, Mulliken and Thompson.

             Voting Nay: Representatives Fisher and Gardner.


             Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.


January 22, 1998

HB 2344           Prime Sponsor, Representative Reams: Attempting to integrate planning, review, and terminology among growth management, environmental and ecological protection, and other related areas. Reported by Committee on House Government Reform & Land Use

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Reams, Chairman; Cairnes, Vice Chairman; Sherstad, Vice Chairman; Romero, Ranking Minority Member; Lantz, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Bush; Fisher; Gardner; Mielke; Mulliken and Thompson.


             Voting Yea: Representatives Reams, Cairnes, Sherstad, Romero, Lantz, Bush, Fisher, Gardner, Mielke, Mulliken and Thompson.

 

             Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.


January 26, 1998

HB 2429           Prime Sponsor, Representative Huff: Providing for the operation of the state investment board. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives L. Thomas, Chairman; Smith, Vice Chairman; Zellinsky, Vice Chairman; Wolfe, Ranking Minority Member; Grant, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Benson; Constantine; DeBolt; Keiser and Wensman.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative Sullivan.


             Voting Yea: Representatives L. Thomas, Smith, Zellinsky, Wolfe, Grant, Benson, Constantine, DeBolt, Keiser  and Wensman.

             Voting Nay: Representative Sullivan.


             Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.


January 22, 1998

HB 2506           Prime Sponsor, Representative Reams: Creating the department of children and family services. Reported by Committee on House Government Reform & Land Use

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Reams, Chairman; Cairnes, Vice Chairman; Sherstad, Vice Chairman; Bush; Mielke; Mulliken and Thompson.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Romero, Ranking Minority Member; Lantz, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Fisher and Gardner.


             Voting Yea: Representatives Reams, Cairnes, Sherstad, Bush, Mielke, Mulliken and Thompson.

             Voting Nay: Representatives Romero, Lantz, Fisher and Gardner.


             Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.


January 26, 1998

HB 2515           Prime Sponsor, Representative Chandler: Deregulating apiaries. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Ecology

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Chandler, Chairman; Parlette, Vice Chairman; Schoesler, Vice Chairman; Linville, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Delvin; Koster; Mastin and Sump.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Cooper and Regala.


             Voting Yea: Representatives Chandler, Parlette, Linville, Anderson, Delvin, Koster, Mastin, Schoesler and Sump.

             Voting Nay: Representatives Cooper and Regala.


             Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.


January 27, 1998

HB 2665           Prime Sponsor, Representative Smith: Regulating voting system tests. Reported by Committee on Government Administration

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives D. Schmidt, Chairman; D. Sommers, Vice Chairman; Scott, Ranking Minority Member; Gardner, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Doumit; Dunn; Dunshee; Murray; Reams; Smith; L. Thomas; Wensman and Wolfe.


             Voting Yea: Representatives D. Schmidt, D. Sommers, Scott, Gardner, Doumit, Dunshee, Murray, Reams, Smith, L. Thomas, Wensman and Wolfe.

             Excused: Representative Dunn.


             Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.


January 26, 1998

HB 2894           Prime Sponsor, Representative Huff: Reallocating motor vehicle excise tax and general fund resources for the purpose of providing transportation funding, local criminal justice funding, and tax reduction. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

 

Majority Recommendation: Do pass as amended.


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Signed by Representatives Huff, Chairman; Alexander, Vice Chairman; Clements, Vice Chairman; Wensman, Vice Chairman; Benson; Carlson; Cooke; Crouse; Dyer; Lambert; Lisk; Mastin; McMorris; Parlette; D. Schmidt; Sehlin; Sheahan and Talcott.

 

Minority Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives H. Sommers, Ranking Minority Member; Doumit, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Gombosky, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chopp; Cody; Grant; Keiser; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; Poulsen; Regala and Tokuda.


             Voting Yea: Representatives Huff, Alexander, Clements, Wensman, Benson, Carlson, Cooke, Crouse, Dyer, Lambert, Lisk, Mastin, McMorris, Parlette, D. Schmidt, Sehlin, Sheahan and Talcott.

             Voting Nay: Representatives H. Sommers, Doumit, Gombosky, Chopp, Cody, Grant, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Linville, Poulsen, Regala, and Tokuda.


             There being no objection, the bills listed on the day's committee reports under the fifth order of business were referred to the committees so designated with the exception of House Bill No. 2894 which was placed on the day's second reading calendar.


             There being no objection, the House was at ease until 5:30 p.m.


             The Speaker called the House to order.


             There being no objection, the House reverted to the fourth order of business.


INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING

 

HB 3045           by Representative Sheahan

 

AN ACT Relating to a community sanction disposition alternative for juvenile offenders; reenacting and amending RCW 13.40.0357 and 13.40.160; adding a new section to chapter 13.40 RCW; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date.

 

Referred to Committee on Law & Justice.

 

HB 3046           by Representatives Van Luven, Veloria, Dunn, Mason, Zellinsky, Anderson and Wood

 

AN ACT Relating to permitting individuals to bring food or food items into stadiums; and amending RCW 36.100.030 and 36.102.050.

 

Referred to Committee on Trade & Economic Development.

 

HB 3047           by Representatives Mitchell, L. Thomas, Scott and D. Schmidt

 

AN ACT Relating to payment of costs in eminent domain proceedings; and amending RCW 8.25.020.

 

Referred to Committee on Government Administration.

 

HB 3048           by Representatives Boldt, Clements, Wood, Hatfield, Zellinsky and Backlund

 

AN ACT Relating to the consumption of spirits in a sports entertainment facility; amending RCW 66.24.570; and providing an effective date.

 

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

 

HB 3049           by Representatives Linville, Chandler, Fisher, Mastin, Murray, Romero, Gardner, Robertson, Regala, K. Schmidt, Mitchell, Huff, Cooper, Scott, Tokuda, Mason, Ogden, Kenney and Morris

 

AN ACT Relating to watershed planning and alternative project mitigation strategies; adding new sections to chapter 90.82 RCW; creating new sections; and making an appropriation.

 

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.

 

HB 3050           by Representatives Smith, Carrell and D. Schmidt

 

AN ACT Relating to surplus passenger motor vehicles; amending RCW 43.19.1919 and 43.19.554; and adding a new section to chapter 43.19 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Government Administration.

 

HB 3051           by Representatives Murray, Romero, Anderson, Tokuda, Mason, Wood, Fisher, Ogden and Cody

 

AN ACT Relating to nonhighway transportation planning and projects; adding a new chapter to Title 47 RCW; and providing a contingent expiration date.

 

Referred to Committee on Transportation Policy & Budget.

 

HB 3052           by Representatives L. Thomas, Smith, Mielke, Grant, DeBolt, Dyer, Hickel, Sullivan and Robertson

 

AN ACT Relating to self-audits by insurers; and adding a new section to chapter 48.01 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance.

 

HB 3053           by Representatives Clements and Skinner

 

AN ACT Relating to distribution options for members of teachers' retirement system, plan III; amending RCW 41.34.070; and declaring an emergency.

 

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

 

HB 3054           by Representatives Clements, Huff and Delvin

 

AN ACT Relating to truant, expelled, and suspended students; amending RCW 28A.225.010, 28A.225.030, 28A.225.090, 7.21.040, 46.20.291, 48.22.140, and 13.32A.140; adding new sections to chapter 28A.225 RCW; creating a new section; making appropriations; and declaring an emergency.

 

Referred to Committee on Education.

 

HB 3055           by Representatives Schoesler, Chandler, Linville, Sump, Doumit, Grant, Mulliken, Thompson, Sheahan, Dunn, Gardner and Morris

 

AN ACT Relating to tax relief for environmental burdens imposed upon agriculture; adding new sections to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 82.12 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 84.36 RCW; and providing expiration dates.

 

Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

HB 3056           by Representatives Chandler, Linville and Constantine

 

AN ACT Relating to implementing the recommendations of the on-site wastewater certification work group; adding a new section to chapter 70.05 RCW; and creating new sections.

 

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.

 

HB 3057           by Representatives Chandler and Linville

 

AN ACT Relating to adopt-a-highway signs; and amending RCW 47.36.400.

 

Referred to Committee on Transportation Policy & Budget.

 

HB 3058           by Representatives Chandler and Linville

 

AN ACT Relating to waste reduction, recycling, and litter control; amending RCW 70.93.010, 70.93.020, 70.93.030, 70.93.090, 70.93.180, 70.93.200, 70.93.210, 70.93.250, and 47.36.400; and adding a new section to chapter 70.93 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.

 

HB 3059           by Representatives Chandler, Doumit, Skinner, Sump, Radcliff, Costa and Linville

 

AN ACT Relating to liquor revolving fund distributions to counties; amending RCW 66.08.190; and providing an effective date.

 

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

 

HB 3060           by Representative Chandler

 

AN ACT Relating to sufficient cause for nonuse of water rights; and amending RCW 90.14.140.

 

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.

 

HB 3061           by Representative Chandler

 

AN ACT Relating to determining the impairment of water rights and uses; and amending RCW 90.44.030, 90.44.035, and 90.44.070.

 

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.

 

HB 3062           by Representatives Appelwick and Kenney

 

AN ACT Relating to provision of notice of relocation under parenting plans; and adding new sections to chapter 26.09 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Law & Justice.

 

HB 3063           by Representatives Constantine, Regala, Cooper, Linville, Poulsen and Anderson

 

AN ACT Relating to addressing the impacts of climate change; and creating new sections.

 

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.

 

HB 3064           by Representatives McDonald, Veloria, Mason and Dunn

 

AN ACT Relating to financing needs for senior housing; creating new sections; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.

 

Referred to Committee on Trade & Economic Development.

 

HB 3065           by Representative Honeyford

 

AN ACT Relating to credit and debit card purchases in state liquor stores and agency liquor vendor stores; and amending RCW 66.08.026 and 66.16.041.

 

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

 

HB 3066           by Representatives Lantz, Gardner, Dunshee, Eickmeyer and Ogden

 

AN ACT Relating to avoiding duplicate analysis of major actions significantly affecting the environment including project proposals considered under the public-private transportation initiatives; amending RCW 47.46.030, 47.46.040, and 43.21C.150; and creating a new section.

 

Referred to Committee on House Government Reform & Land Use.

 

HB 3067           by Representatives Lantz, Anderson and Costa

 

AN ACT Relating to disclosure of employee information; and adding a new section to chapter 49.12 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Law & Justice.

 

HB 3068           by Representatives McMorris and Chandler

 

AN ACT Relating to a pilot project for limited private applicator licenses and rancher private applicator licenses; and amending RCW 17.21.187.

 

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.

 

HB 3069           by Representatives Sherstad and Johnson

 

AN ACT Relating to traffic safety education; amending RCW 28A.220.020 and 46.20.100; and adding a new section to chapter 28A.220 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Education.

 

HB 3070           by Representatives McCune and Mulliken

 

AN ACT Relating to penalties for driving under the influence; amending RCW 46.61.5058, 46.61.520, 46.01.260, 46.20.285, 46.20.3101, and 46.20.391; reenacting and amending RCW 46.61.5055 and 9.94A.310; and prescribing penalties.

 

Referred to Committee on Law & Justice.

 

HB 3071           by Representatives Dunn and Bush

 

AN ACT Relating to sign language interpreters and establishing minimum standards of qualifications; and adding a new chapter to Title 18 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Children & Family Services.

 

HB 3072           by Representatives Sterk, Ballasiotes and Koster

 

AN ACT Relating to Second Chance Corporation; adding a new section to Title 39 RCW; and creating a new section.

 

Referred to Committee on Government Administration.

 

HB 3073           by Representatives Koster, Boldt and Sherstad

 

AN ACT Relating to requiring the use of a stratified random sampling survey methodology for determination of prevailing wages; and amending RCW 39.12.015.

 

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

 

HB 3074           by Representatives Cooke, Tokuda, Talcott, H. Sommers, Boldt, Wolfe, Dickerson, Gardner, Mason, Kenney and Chopp

 

AN ACT Relating to clothing, personal maintenance, and incidental allowances within the department of social and health services; adding a new section to chapter 74.08 RCW; and providing an effective date.

 

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

 

HB 3075           by Representatives Cody, McMorris and Sheahan

 

AN ACT Relating to extending the deadline for implementing rules governing dog guides and service animals; and amending RCW 49.60.390.

 

Referred to Committee on Children & Family Services.

 

HB 3076           by Representatives H. Sommers, Cooke, Dickerson, Anderson, Gardner and Ogden

 

AN ACT Relating to sharing confidential tax information with the United States department of agriculture for the limited purpose of investigating food stamp fraud by retailers; and amending RCW 82.32.330.

 

Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

HB 3077           by Representative Koster

 

AN ACT Relating to premium rates for industrial insurance classifications having discounted and nondiscounted rates; and amending RCW 51.16.035.

 

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

 

HB 3078           by Representatives Ballasiotes, Zellinsky and McDonald

 

AN ACT Relating to diversion eligibility in juvenile court; and amending RCW 13.40.070.

 

Referred to Committee on Law & Justice.

 

HJM 4036         by Representatives Grant, Mastin, Hankins, Schoesler, Sheahan, Linville, Robertson, Buck, Delvin and Ogden

 

Urging Congress to not breach dams.

 

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.


             There being no objection, the bills and memorial listed on the day'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 sixth order of business.


SECOND READING


             HOUSE BILL NO. 2894, by Representatives Huff , K. Schmidt, Robertson, Lisk, Carrell, Mastin, Sehlin, Dyer, Mitchell, Pennington, Talcott, Lambert, Buck, D. Schmidt, L. Thomas, Benson, Clements, Skinner, Ballasiotes, Delvin, Parlette, Cooke, Hickel, B. Thomas, Johnson, DeBolt, Hankins, Cairnes, Crouse, Wensman, Mielke, Sherstad, Honeyford, McCune, Koster, Dunn, McDonald, Reams, Sheahan, Sterk, Schoesler, D. Sommers, Bush, Chandler, McMorris, Boldt, Backlund, Mulliken, Van Luven, Radcliff, Alexander, Zellinsky and Thompson

 

AN ACT Relating to the reallocation of motor vehicle excise tax and general fund resources for the purpose of providing transportation funding, local criminal justice funding, and tax reduction.


             The bill was read the second time.


             There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on Appropriations was adopted. (For committee amendment, see Journal, 17th Day, January 28, 1998.)


             With the consent of the House, amendment numbers 812, 813, 814 and 815 to House Bill No. 2894 were withdrawn.


MOTION


             On motion of Representative Cairnes, Representatives Hickel and Reams were excused.


             Representative Carlson moved the adoption of the following amendment by Representative Carlson: (810)


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             Representatives Carlson and Quall spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.


             Representative Hatfield demanded an electronic roll call vote and the demand was sustained.


             The Speaker stated the question to be adoption of amendment number 810 to House Bill No. 2894.


ROLL CALL


             The Clerk called the roll on the adoption of amendment number 810, on page 18, line 32 to House Bill No. 2894 and the amendment was adopted by the following vote: Yeas - 94, Nays - 3, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.

             Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Appelwick, Backlund, Ballasiotes, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Butler, Cairnes, Carlson, Chandler, Chopp, Clements, Cody, Cole, Constantine, Conway, Cooke, Cooper, Costa, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Dyer, Eickmeyer, Fisher, Gardner, Gombosky, Grant, Hankins, Hatfield, Honeyford, Huff, Johnson, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Mason, Mastin, McCune, McDonald, McMorris, Mielke, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Poulsen, Quall, Radcliff, Reams, Regala, Romero, Schmidt, D., Schmidt, K., Schoesler, Scott, Sehlin, Sheahan, Skinner, Smith, Sommers, D., Sommers, H., Sterk, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, B., Thomas, L., Thompson, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Zellinsky and Mr. Speaker - 94.

             Voting nay: Representatives Carrell, Robertson and Sherstad - 3.

             Excused: Representative Hickel - 1.


             The amendment was adopted. The bill was ordered engrossed.


             There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.


             Representatives Huff, K. Schmidt, Sehlin, Wensman and Johnson spoke in favor of passage of the bill.


             Representatives Fisher, H. Sommers and Appelwick spoke against passage of the bill.


COLLOQUY


             Representative Lisk: Would the gentleman from the 46th District yield to a question? Would you like the body to relieve the Committee on Transportation Policy & Budget of the Governor's transportation financing plan, House Bill 2642, and take an immediate final passage vote on it?


             Representative Appelwick: Madam Majority Leader, I would be thrilled if the majority party would embrace in a meaningful debate and design a package jointly. I would welcome the opportunity for the Transportation Committees to meet together and bring that to the floor.


             Representative Lisk: Is that a yes or a no?


             Representative Appelwick: Involve the committee process and have a meaningfull bipartisan position and we'll vote on it.


             Representative Lisk spoke in favor of passage of the bill.


             The Speaker stated the question before the House to be final passage of Engrossed House Bill No. 2894.


ROLL CALL


             The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed House Bill No. 2894, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 56, Nays - 41, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.

             Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Backlund, Ballasiotes, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Carlson, Carrell, Chandler, Clements, Cooke, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dunn, Dyer, Hankins, Honeyford, Huff, Johnson, Koster, Lambert, Lisk, Mastin, McCune, McDonald, McMorris, Mielke, Mitchell, Mulliken, Parlette, Pennington, Radcliff, Reams, Robertson, Schmidt, D., Schmidt, K., Schoesler, Sehlin, Sheahan, Sherstad, Skinner, Smith, Sommers, D., Sterk, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, B., Thomas, L., Thompson, Van Luven, Wensman, Zellinsky and Mr. Speaker - 56.

             Voting nay: Representatives Anderson, Appelwick, Butler, Chopp, Cody, Cole, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Costa, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunshee, Eickmeyer, Fisher, Gardner, Gombosky, Grant, Hatfield, Kastama, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Lantz, Linville, Mason, Morris, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Poulsen, Quall, Regala, Romero, Scott, Sommers, H., Sullivan, Tokuda, Veloria, Wolfe and Wood - 41.

             Excused: Representative Hickel - 1.


             Engrossed House Bill No. 2894, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.


             There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.


MOTION


             On motion of Representative Lisk, the House adjourned until 9:55 a.m., Thursday, January 29, 1998.


TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk                                                                           CLYDE BALLARD, Speaker