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THIRTY-EIGHTH DAY
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MORNING SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, February 18, 1998
The Senate was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by President Owen. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President that all Senators were present except Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Hargrove, McCaslin, Morton, Prentice, Roach, Schow, Sellar, Betti Sheldon, Stevens, Strannigan, Thibaudeau, Wojahn and Zarelli. On motion of Senator Hale, Senators Anderson, Finkbeiner, McCaslin, Roach, Sellar and Stevens were excused. On motion of Senator Kline, Senators Franklin, Betti Sheldon and Thibaudeau were excused.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, consisting of Pages Jewel Hargrove and Matthew Ramirez, presented the Colors. Deborah Spangle-York of the Olympia Bahai' Assembly, offered the prayer.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Johnson, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
MOTION
At 10:09 a.m., on motion of Senator Johnson, the Senate was declared to be at ease.
The members of the Senate retired to the House Chamber for the purpose of a Joint Session
JOINT SESSION
MEDAL OF MERIT CEREMONY
The Sergeant at Arms of the House announced the arrival of the Senate at the bar of the House of Representatives.
The Speaker of the House instructed the Sergeants at Arms of the House and Senate to escort the President of the Senate to his place on the rostrum.
The Speaker of the House invited the Senators to seats within the House Chamber.
REMARKS BY SPEAKER CLYDE BALLARD
Speaker Ballard: “It is our privilege to again host the Medal of Merit Award Ceremony. We welcome President Owen, our colleagues from the Senate, and all other guests who are with us today. It is a pleasure for me to give you, President Owen, the gavel to preside over this joint session.”
The roll of the House and Senate was called.
APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The President of the Senate appointed Senators Patterson, Haugen, Horn and Oke and Representatives Romero, O'Brien, Alexander and Dunn as a special committee to escort the Statewide Elected Officials and Supreme Court Justices from the State Reception Room to the House Chamber.
The President of the Senate appointed Senators Loveland and Deccio and Representatives Conway and D. Schmidt a special committee to advise Governor Locke that the Joint Session had assembled and to escort him from his office to the House Chamber.
The President appointed Senator Snyder and Representative Boldt as a special committee to escort United States Senator Slade Gorton to the rostrum.
INTRODUCTION OF STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS
The President of the Senate introduced and welcomed Secretary of State Ralph Munro, State Treasurer Mike Murphy, State Attorney General Christine O. Gregoire and Commissioner of Public Lands Jennifer Belcher.
INTRODUCTION OF SUPREME COURT JUSTICES
The President of the Senate introduced and welcomed Justice Charles Z. Smith, Justice Charles W. Johnson, Justice Gerry L. Alexander and Justice Richard B. Sanders.
INTRODUCTION OF GOVERNOR GARY LOCKE
The President of the Senate introduced and welcomed Governor Gary Locke. The committee escorted Governor Locke to his place on the rostrum.
INTRODUCTION OF UNITED STATES SENATOR SLADE GORTON
The President of the Senate introduced and welcomed United States Senator Slade Gorton.
INTRODUCTION OF FORMER GOVERNOR AL ROSELLINI
The President of the Senate introduced and welcomed former Governor Al Rosellini, who was seated in the gallery.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President of the Senate introduced guests of the Medal of Merit honorees, who were seated in the gallery.
APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE
The President of the Senate appointed Senators Kohl, Kline, Sellar and McDonald and Representatives Dickerson, Veloria, Parlette and Huff as a special committee to escort the 1998 Medal of Merit honorees: Dr. E. Donnall Thomas, Mr. Jacob Lawrence, Mr. Grady Auvil and Mrs. Clare McNaughton and Mr. Stanley W. McNaughton from the State Reception Room to the rostrum.
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
President Owen: “The purpose of the joint session is to present the Medal of Merit awards for the sixth time, honoring four deserving Washington State citizens. It is now my pleasure to introduce Governor Gary Locke.”
REMARKS BY GOVERNOR LOCKE
Governor Locke: “Thank you very much. It is indeed a most honored occasion that we gather here today. I am very proud and honored to be the Governor of the state of Washington, but there are times such as these when it is an especially humbling experience. For today, we bestow the state's highest honor on four individuals, who by anyone's standard have truly excelled. It is especially humbling to be in their presence to hear their individual stories. They have not only had successful careers, but they have selfishly given up of themselves to improve the lives of others. They have made a positive difference of people in the state of Washington, all across America and all across the world.
“Dr. Donnall Thomas helped develop the lifesaving bone marrow transplant technique and for that he won the Nobel Prize in 1990. Grady Auvil is an orchardist who was a key leader and a visionary in developing our state's renowned apple industry. He helped us establish a research program focusing on alternatives to the use of pesticides. Long before it was fashionable, he shared his company's profits with his employees.
“Jacob Lawrence, University of Washington Professor Emeritus, uses his artistic gift to communicate to the world about American culture and history and particularly about the experiences of the African-American people. His paintings are hanging in major museums like the Smithsonian and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. His art has inspired us to reflect on every day and personal struggles that make us stronger as a people.
“Stanley O. McNaughton, CEO of PEMCO, was a pillar of the Seattle community, with his city contributions and his decision that PEMCO donate five percent of its profits to charitable causes. This included one thousand scholarships for students pursuing a career in education. He passed away just four days after he was selected to receive the Medal of Merit.
“Donnall Thomas, Grady Auvil, Jacob Lawrence and Stan McNaughton are the types of Washingtonians that the Forty-ninth Legislature had in mind in 1986, when it created the Medal of Merit. Since then, Medals of Merit have been bestowed upon only fourteen individuals, the last time in 1995.
“Typically, a legislative session focuses on fixing what's wrong, imposing proper sentences on criminals, curving pollution of the environment or reducing poverty and child abuse. But, our quality of life equally depends on celebrating what is right on making examples of the most generous, the wisest, the most insightful and the kindest among us all. When we draw special attention to the people who embody these virtues, we encourage people from every walk of life in every part of our state to emulate them.
“It is truly an honor to be here, to be part of this momentous occasion as we celebrate four Washingtonians who are making the state of Washington, America and the world, a better place to live, work and raise a family. Thank you very much.”
INTRODUCTION OF SECRETARY OF STATE RALPH MUNRO
The President of the Senate introduced Secretary of State Ralph Munro who listed past recipients of the Medal of Merit.
REMARKS BY SECRETARY OF STATE RALPH MUNRO
INTRODUCTION OF JACOB LAWRENCE
Secretary of State Munro: “On the rarest of occasions, someone comes into our midst who inspires us, who challenges us, who warns us of struggles past and who demands that we think of the future. Such a man is Jacob Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence's career as a painter and educator has spanned the greater part of this century. In his six major historical series, as well as individual works focusing on scenes of community life, Mr. Lawrence acts as a chronicler of both the American and the African-American scene, rendering the situation in human rather than heroic terms. His work has been the subject of three major retrospectives since 1960 and has been collected by many major museums and corporations throughout the world.
“Mr. Lawrence began teaching in the late 1940s at Black Mountain College in North Carolina and worked at Pratt Institute in New York during the '50s and '60s. He was appointed a full professor at the University of Washington in 1971, and continued to teach there until 1983. At the University, Jacob Lawrence was known for his ability to offer critiques of work that were both to the point and respectful of the
students' or colleagues' feelings. He painted in his studio in the art building, sharing his works and progress with students and providing an example of how a professional artist goes about his or her job. Mr. Lawrence continues to meet with students at both local events and in his travels. Jacob Lawrence is a man with a strong sense of community and a modest sense of self, and these beliefs have shaped the content of his work and the tenor of his style."
“Ladies and gentlemen, a great American--painter Jacob Lawrence.”
Governor Locke presented the Medal of Merit and Certificate to Mr. Jacob Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence addressed the chamber.
INTRODUCTION OF JUSTICE GERRY ALEXANDER
President Owen: “Ladies and gentlemen, the President has the honor to present to you Justice Gerry Alexander for the purpose of introducing and honoring Dr. E. Donnall Thomas.”
REMARKS BY JUSTICE GERRY ALEXANDER
INTRODUCTION OF DR. E. DONNALL THOMAS
Justice Alexander: “Thank you, Lieutenant Governor Owen, Governor Locke, Governor Rosellini, Senator Gorton, Speaker Ballard, state elected officials, members of the Washington State Legislature, fellow justices, and ladies and gentlemen. In the course of my public and private life, I have introduced many individuals at many events. I must say though that in all that time, I have never been so in awe of a person I am about to introduce--as I am today. Neither have I felt more honored than I do now in being permitted the privilege to introduce such a distinguished recipient of the Washington State Medal of Merit, as Dr. E. Donnall Thomas.
“Dr. Thomas's curriculum vita lists so many achievements, awards and honors that one hardly knows when to begin the introduction. I am tempted as a loyal alumnus of the University of Washington to tell you first that Dr. Thomas is a professor emeritus at the University of Washington School of Medicine or perhaps I could begin by telling you that he was elected to the Washington Statehood Centennial Hall of Honor or that he had been presented with the nation's highest scientific honor, the National Medal of Science, in ceremonies at the White House.
“All of those great honors pale in one he received in 1990, in Stockholm, Sweden, directly from the hand of the King of Sweden. It was, of course, the Nobel Prize for Medicine. This award was given to Dr. Thomas for recognition of his pioneer work in the use of bone marrow transplantation to treat certain cancers and other blood related and genetic diseases. Appropriately, his Nobel Prize is inscribed with these words: 'For paving the way for transplantation in man.' Incidentally, Governor, this morning, Dr. Thomas told me that when one received a Nobel Prize from the King of Sweden, they are expected to bow. I told him that was not required here. However, in the event he shall do that, he told me that the King also, in that very democratic nation, bows back to the recipient.
“Like many of our state's citizens, Dr. Thomas is not a native Washingtonian. Our honoree hails from the state of Texas where he received his bachelor's and master's degrees at the University of Texas. It was also there that he met his future wife, Dorothy or Dot, as she is known. She is here today with their son, Jeffery Thomas, who is very involved in the real estate profession in Seattle. Also, they are accompanied by Jeffery's wife, Debbie, and their son--the Thomas' grandson--Alex. I would like for them to please stand. I believe they are up there in the gallery. Would you all please stand? Dr. and Mrs. Thomas have two other children, both of whom are physicians. One in the private practice of medicine in the state of Montana and the other, a daughter, is a professor of medicine, at the University of New Mexico, and is doing AIDS research at that institution.
“Dr. Thomas received his medical degree from Harvard University in 1946. After completing his internship in Boston, he stayed in that city to do post-doctorate work at MIT. It was there that he began to investigate marrow transplantation. In 1956, while serving as physician and chief at a hospital in Cooperstown, New York, he became the first person to demonstrate that marrow could be safely infused into a human patient. It was at that hospital that he and his team first treated patients who were affected with acute leukemia or aplastic amenia with marrow transplants.
“Good fortune smiled on the state of Washington in 1963, when Dr. Thomas moved to Seattle to become the first head of the Division of Oncology at the University of Washington School of Medicine. While there, he created the original Seattle marrow transplant team which continued to refine the transplantation procedure that he earlier developed in the state of New York. When the University's program moved to Seattle's world famous Fred Hutchinson Center in 1974, Dr. Thomas became the Director of the Center's Division of Clinical Research, a position he maintained until he stepped down from the administrative post in 1989 to become Director Emeritus of that division. To this day, he continues to pursue his research at the Hutchinson's Center and indeed, he is writing a book almost as we speak. Mrs. Thomas was telling me as they were driving down this morning in the dark--they left fairly early--she with a flashlight, was helping to edit the book that Dr. Thomas is writing on marrow transplantations. So, he never stops working.
“The Washington State Medal of Merit is awarded to a person who has been distinguished by exceptional meritorious conduct in performing outstanding services to the people and the state of Washington. Dr. Thomas fills that bill perfectly. For fifteen years, Dr. Thomas headed the largest marrow transplant center in the world at the Hutchinson Center. The clinical team that he assembled there resolved many of the problems surrounding the complex transplantation procedure. Because of his work and that of his colleagues, literally tens of thousands of transplants are performed worldwide each year. At the Hutchinson Center, over seven thousand have been performed alone.
“He tells me that for some diseases, the transplant success rate exceeds eighty percent and is approaching ninety percent. As Mrs. Thomas told me this morning, this is just the beginning of this work. Governor Locke it is my great privilege to present to you and to all those assembled here today, Dr. E. Donnall Thomas, a citizen of our state, who in a brilliant career has harnessed science to better the lot of the citizens of this state, our nation and, indeed, the entire world.”
Governor Locke presented the Medal of Merit and Certificate to Dr. E. Donnall Thomas. Dr. Thomas addressed the chamber.
INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE SPEAKER CLYDE BALLARD
President Owen: “Ladies and gentlemen, it is now my pleasure to present to you, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Clyde Ballard, who will introduce Mr. Grady Auvil.”
REMARKS BY SPEAKER CLYDE BALLARD
INTRODUCTION OF GRADY AUVIL
Speaker Ballard: “We have spent many days and hours here in this chamber the past few days and at times, we didn't all agree. What a wonderful privilege it is today to be able to take part in something that, quite frankly, is overwhelming to me--to see the kind of people that we are blessed with in the state of Washington and the incredible impact they have, not only in our lives, but upon the lives of everybody in the United States and throughout the world. So, this is a great honor.
“Grady Auvil is known throughout North Central Washington and all of Washington as a leader in fruit production. At age ninety-two, he and his wife, Lillian, still spend time in the orchard working and caring for the orchards and their employees, which has made him a pillar in the fruit industry. Grady started farming in 1928. I was given a little history this morning that I was not aware of. In 1923, George Munro, who is the father of our Secretary of State, and Grady Auvil were roommates at Washington State University.
“His first major success was in the 1940s with the introduction of Red Haven Peaches. He then followed with Red Globe Nectarines in the 60s, Rainier Cherries in the 70s, and has led the way in the apple industry by the production of Granny Smiths, Washington's third leading apple, though, they too soon will be replaced by another Auvil innovation, the Fuji.
“Grady is know for his success in agriculture, but his expertise is not just limited to apples. As a founding member of the Washington State Tree/Fruit Research Commission, Grady has invented and introduced new approaches and ideas involving grafting, irrigation, variety and harvest. His profit sharing plans for his employees have not only enhanced his success, but has created a solid working relationship with the most important people in his business, his employees.
“It cannot be stated clearly enough, Washington State would not be the world leader in apple production today without Grady Auvil. His foresight, knowledge and dedication, have enabled Washington fruit to compete on a global market and our state's economy has felt his impact. Throughout his years of success, Grady has remained humble, dedicated and caring. In fact, when I called Grady to invite him here for this ceremony today, he asked me, in a typical Grady fashion, 'Is it ok if I bring Lillian?'
“Named 'Grower of the Year' in 1954, 1981 and 1990, it is my pleasure to introduce one of Washington's State's 1998 Medal of Merit recipients, Grady Auvil.”
Governor Locke presented the Medal of Merit and Certificate to Mr. Grady Auvil. Mr. Auvil addressed the chamber.
INTRODUCTION OF CLARE McNAUGHTON
AND STANLEY W. McNAUGHTON
President Owen: “Our next presentation of the Medal of Merit is exceptional, because it is the first time that the award will be presented posthumously. We did not have the opportunity to tell Stanley O. McNaughton that he was among the recipients. His untimely death came just four days after the award's committee had officially approved his nomination
“We are honored to have twenty-four members of Stanley O. McNaughton's immediate family with us today and I would like to have them stand and be recognized, if they would be so gracious to do so. Chief among the family is Stanley's gracious wife, Clare. It has been Clare's choice, through fifty-five years of marriage, to make her first commitment to home and family, including three sons, three daughters and eleven grandchildren. Throughout, she supported Stanley O's dedication to community, business and charitable endeavors.
“Before I introduce Stan W. McNaughton, who with his mother will accept the Medal of Merit for his father, I would like to say a few words about my personal debt to Stanley O. He was a chief supporter of my efforts to stamp out the tragedy of drug abuse in Washington State. Stanley O. was also an enthusiastic partner with Norm Maleng and myself in opposing Initiative 685, a proposal that would have effectively legalized drugs in our state. His support against such efforts was indicative of his abhorrence of drugs and anything that threatened the safety and the welfare of our children. I cannot thank him enough for his leadership in supporting his community, education and the safety of our children.
“It is now my great pleasure to tell you a little bit about Stan W. McNaughton, who recently became President and Chief Operating Officer of PEMCO Insurance Company. As a young businessman, he served six years as the CPA with Price Waterhouse. For the next seven years, he distinguished himself in the world of newspapers as Corporate Treasurer for the Herald in Everett, a subsidiary of the Washington Post. Then, in 1986, he joined PEMCO Financial Services as an Executive Assistant to the President and later became Executive Vice President. “As I had the pleasure of visiting the PEMCO Company, I was totally impressed with the very positive attitude that permeated throughout the company and each and every employee. This was truly representative of Stanley O's corporate philosophy and has been carried on by my good friend, Stanley W. In addition to his dedication to PEMCO, Stan is a devoted family man. He, too, is deeply involved in education and other childrens' issues. His wife, Cathy, and his two children are here today.
“It is my great pleasure to introduce to you, Clare McNaughton and Stanley W. McNaughton to accept the award, posthumously, for the great Stanley O. McNaughton.”
Governor Locke presented the Medal of Merit and Certificate to Mrs. Clare McNaughton. Mr. Stanley W. McNaughton addressed the chamber.
The President of the Senate invited everyone to the State Reception Room immediately after the joint session to greet the honorees and their guests.
The President of the Senate asked the special committees to come forward and escort the medal of merit recipients, Senator Gorton, Governor Locke, the State Elected Officials and the Supreme Court Justices to the State Reception Room.
MOTION
On motion of Representative Lisk, the Joint Session was dissolved.
The President returned the gavel to the Speaker of the House. The Speaker requested the Sergeants at Arms of the House and Senate to escort the President of the Senate and members of the Senate from the House Chamber.
The Senate was called to order 11:28 a.m. by President Pro Tempore Newhouse.
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE
February 16, 1998
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2395, and the same is herewith transmitted.
TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk
February 16, 1998
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed:
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2303,
SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2340,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2496,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2578,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2769,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2819,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2887,
HOUSE BILL NO. 3123,
HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4011, and the same are herewith transmitted.
TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk
February 16, 1998
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed:
HOUSE BILL NO. 2371,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2422,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2490,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2544,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2785,
HOUSE BILL NO. 3044,
ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 3049,
HOUSE BILL NO. 3053,
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 3078,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 3096,
HOUSE BILL NO. 3124, and the same are herewith transmitted.
TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk
February 16, 1998
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed:
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2418,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2439,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2705,
HOUSE BILL NO. 2750,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2811,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2818,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2911,
ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2925, and the same are herewith transmitted.
TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk
February 16, 1998
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed:
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2462,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2752,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2761, and the same are herewith transmitted.
TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS
ESHB 2303 by House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology (originally sponsored by Representatives Chandler, Regala, Huff, Kastama, Bush, McDonald, Sullivan and Linville)
Regulating public water systems.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Environment.
2SHB 2340 by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Thompson, Mulliken, Pennington, Gardner, Romero, Backlund, Anderson, Lambert, Boldt and Lantz)
Creating a pilot project to provide wetlands technical assistance to owners of wetlands.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Environment.
HB 2371 by Representatives Carlson, Radcliff, Constantine, Sheahan, Mulliken, Kastama, Johnson, Gardner, Pennington, Kenney, H. Sommers, L. Thomas, Kessler, Anderson and Dyer
Creating a medical expense plan for certain retirees.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
ESHB 2395 by House Committee on Law and Justice (originally sponsored by Representatives Sterk, Mulliken, D. Schmidt, Johnson, D. Sommers, Koster, Sherstad, Sheahan, Thompson, Mielke, Smith, Dunn, Boldt and Backlund)
Limiting partial-birth abortions.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
SHB 2418 by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Johnson, Talcott, Sterk, Sump, Mulliken, Lambert, Carlson, Thompson, Smith, McCune, Benson, O'Brien and Mason)
Requiring coursework in comprehensive beginning reading instruction as a prerequisite to teacher certification.
Referred to Committee on Education.
SHB 2422 by House Committee on Education (originally sponsored by Representatives Mulliken, Smith, Johnson, Talcott, Sump, Sterk, Thompson, Koster, McCune, Boldt and Backlund)
Clarifying parents' rights in public education.
Referred to Committee on Education.
ESHB 2439 by House Committee on Transportation Policy and Budget (originally sponsored by Representatives D. Sommers, Costa, Benson, Sterk, Gombosky and O'Brien)
Providing for traffic safety education.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
ESHB 2462 by House Committee on Health Care (originally sponsored by Representatives Backlund, Dyer and Anderson)
Providing for the registration of surgical technologists.
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
SHB 2490 by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Carlson, Ogden, Conway, Wolfe, Lambert, H. Sommers, D. Sommers, Schoesler, Gardner and Carrell) (by request of Joint Committee on Pension Policy)
Sharing investment gains.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
ESHB 2496 by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Buck, Doumit, Anderson, Sump, D. Sommers, Clements, Butler, Schoesler, Honeyford, Thompson, D. Schmidt, Linville, Chandler, Johnson, Regala, Hatfield, O'Brien, Dickerson, Ogden, Cooper, Kessler, Gardner, Conway and Eickmeyer)
Recovering salmon.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Parks.
SHB 2544 by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives H. Sommers, Sehlin, Ogden, D. Sommers, Carlson, Conway and O'Brien) (by request of Joint Committee on Pension Policy)
Funding the state retirement systems.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
ESHB 2578 by House Committee on Commerce and Labor (originally sponsored by Representatives McMorris and Wood)
Expanding membership of the electrical board.
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor.
SHB 2705 by House Committee on Commerce and Labor (originally sponsored by Representatives McMorris, Kessler, Hatfield, Doumit, Linville, Buck, Dyer and Gardner)
Extending existing employer workers' compensation group self-insurance.
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor.
HB 2750 by Representatives Wolfe, Kessler, Dickerson, Anderson, Gardner and Lambert
Providing a procedure for persons other than parents to intervene in custody proceedings in order to obtain visitation.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
ESHB 2752 by House Committee on Energy and Utilities (originally sponsored by Representatives Bush, Crouse, Gardner, Cairnes, Dyer, Mulliken, Morris, Linville, Reams, Romero, Smith, McDonald, Ogden, Dickerson, Butler, O'Brien, Ballasiotes, Talcott and Appelwick) (by request of Attorney General Gregoire)
Prohibiting unsolicited electronic mail.
Referred to Committee on Energy and Utilities.
ESHB 2761 by House Committee on Children and Family Services (originally sponsored by Representatives Carrell, Wolfe, B. Thomas, Cooke, Boldt, Smith, Gombosky, Talcott, D. Schmidt, D. Sommers, McDonald and Backlund)
Revising provisions relating to at-risk youth.
Referred to Committee on Human Services and Corrections.
ESHB 2769 by House Committee on Law and Justice (originally sponsored by Representatives Clements, Sheahan, Zellinsky, Wensman, McMorris, Honeyford, Lisk, Sterk, Lambert and Mulliken)
Establishing procedure for reporting felonies by state employees.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
SHB 2785 by House Committee on Commerce and Labor (originally sponsored by Representatives Van Luven, McMorris, Honeyford, Gardner, Cairnes, Sheahan and Morris)
Prescribing disclosures required for prize promotions.
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor.
SHB 2811 by House Committee on Education (originally sponsored by Representatives Johnson, Cole, Talcott, Keiser and Quall)
Changing the notification date for nonrenewal of educational employees' contracts.
Referred to Committee on Education.
ESHB 2818 by House Committee on Children and Family Services (originally sponsored by Representatives Cooke and Boldt)
Changing provisions relating to WorkFirst assistance units.
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
ESHB 2819 by House Committee on Natural Resources (originally sponsored by Representatives Buck, Regala and Chandler) (by request of Department of Fish and Wildlife)
Requiring display of a vehicle use permit while using department of fish and wildlife improved access facilities.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Parks.
ESHB 2887 by House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology (originally sponsored by Representatives Chandler, Honeyford and Schoesler)
Identifying livestock.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Environment.
SHB 2911 by House Committee on House Government Reform and Land Use (originally sponsored by Representatives Reams, Cairnes and Thompson)
Imposing mitigation measures under the state environmental policy act.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Environment.
E2SHB 2925 by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Chandler, Cairnes, Radcliff, Robertson, Linville, Backlund, Regala, Mitchell and Scott)
Changing water provisions.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Environment.
HB 3044 by Representative McMorris
Determining an injured worker's wages for temporary total disability compensation eligibility.
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor.
E2SHB 3049 by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Linville, Chandler, Fisher, Mastin, Murray, Romero, Gardner, Robertson, Regala, K. Schmidt, Mitchell, Huff, Cooper, Scott, Tokuda, Mason, Ogden, Kenney and Morris)
Providing for watershed planning and project mitigation.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Environment.
HB 3053 by Representatives Clements and Skinner
Providing a lump sum distribution option for certain members of the teachers' retirement system, plan III.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
EHB 3078 by Representatives Ballasiotes, Zellinsky and McDonald
Restricting juvenile diversion eligibility.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
SHB 3096 by House Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance (originally sponsored by Representatives Zellinsky and L. Thomas)
Declaring the state's preemption of excise or privilege taxes on health care services.
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions, Insurance and Housing.
HB 3123 by Representatives Mulliken, Sullivan, Thompson and Mielke
Providing for senate confirmation of growth management hearings board members.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
HB 3124 by Representatives Johnson, Talcott, Smith, Hickel, Sterk, Sump, Mastin, Radcliff, Benson, Mielke, Sherstad, Backlund, Delvin and Thompson
Establishing reading improvement programs.
Referred to Committee on Education.
HJM 4011 by Representatives Boldt and Dunn
Requesting Congress to review the impact of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Parks.
MOTION
At 11:32 a.m., on motion of Senator Johnson, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Thursday, February 19, 1998.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
MIKE O'CONNELL, Secretary of the Senate