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FORTY-SIXTH DAY





MORNING SESSION


House Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, February 25, 1999


             The House was called to order at 9:55 a.m. by Speaker Chopp.


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


MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

February 24, 1999

Mr. Speaker:


             The Senate has passed:

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5359,

ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5485,

and the same are herewith transmitted

Tony M. Cook, Secretary


INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING

 

HB 2244           by Representatives Sullivan and Kastama

 

AN ACT Relating to proof of financial responsibility or motor vehicle liability insurance; and amending RCW 46.16.212, 46.16.210, and 46.30.040.

 

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 2245           by Representatives Fisher and K. Schmidt

 

AN ACT Relating to certificates of ownership and registration; amending RCW 46.12.040; and reenacting and amending RCW 46.12.030.

 

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 2246           by Representatives Thomas and Dunshee

 

AN ACT Relating to lodging tax advisory committees; and amending RCW 67.28.1817.

 

Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

SSB 5359          by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Thibaudeau, Deccio, Wojahn, Winsley, Franklin, Oke, Kohl-Welles and Fairley; by request of Governor Locke and Attorney General)

 

Managing moneys received under tobacco company litigation.

 

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

 

ESB 5485         by Senators Thibaudeau, Deccio, McDonald, Snyder, Winsley, Kline, Oke and Costa; by request of Attorney General

 

Regulating certain tobacco product manufacturers.

 

Referred to Committee on Health Care.


MOTION


             On motion of Representative Morris, the bills listed on the day's introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.


REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES


February 23, 1999

HB 1016           Prime Sponsor, Representative Carlson: Creating the border county higher education opportunity pilot project. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill by Committee on Higher Education be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Huff, Republican Co-Chair; H. Sommers, Democratic Co-Chair; Alexander, Republican Vice Chair; Doumit, Democratic Vice Chair; D. Schmidt, Republican Vice Chair; Barlean; Benson; Boldt; Carlson; Clements; Cody; Crouse; Gombosky; Grant; Kagi; Keiser; Kenney; Kessler; Lambert; Linville; Lisk; McIntire; McMorris; Mulliken; Parlette; Regala; Rockefeller; Ruderman; Sullivan; Tokuda and Wensman.


             Voting yea: Representatives Huff, H. Sommers, Alexander, Doumit, D. Schmidt, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Carlson, Clements, Cody, Crouse, Gombosky, Grant, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Lambert, Linville, Lisk, McIntire, McMorris, Mulliken, Parlette, Regala, Rockefeller, Ruderman, Sullivan, Tokuda and Wensman.

             Excused: Representative(s) Mastin.


             Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.


February 22, 1999

HB 1175           Prime Sponsor, Representative Cairnes: Regulating street rods. Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Fisher, Democratic Co-Chair; K. Schmidt, Republican Co-Chair; Cooper, Democratic 1st Vice Chair; Edwards, Democratic 2nd Vice Chair; Ericksen, Republican Vice Chair; Hankins, Republican Vice Chair; Buck; G. Chandler; DeBolt; Fortunato; Haigh; Hatfield; Hurst; Lovick; McDonald; Mielke; Mitchell; Morris; Murray; Ogden; Pflug; Radcliff; Romero; Schindler; Schual-Berke; Scott; Skinner and Wood.


             Voting yea: Representatives Fisher, Schmidt, K, Cooper, Edwards, Ericksen, Hankins, Buck, G. Chandler, DeBolt, Fortunato, Haigh, Hatfield, Hurst, Lovick, McDonald, Mielke, Mitchell, Morris, Murray, Ogden, Pflug, Radcliff, Romero, Schindler, Schual-Berke, Scott and Wood.

             Excused: Representative(s) Skinner.


             Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.


February 23, 1999

HB 1261           Prime Sponsor, Representative Romero: Modifying motor vehicles of injured workers. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Clements, Republican Co-Chair; Conway, Democratic Co-Chair; B. Chandler, Republican Vice Chair; Wood, Democratic Vice Chair; Hurst; Lisk; McIntire and McMorris.


             Voting yea: Representatives Clements, Conway, B. Chandler, Wood, Hurst, Lisk, McIntire and McMorris.


             Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.


February 22, 1999

HB 1304           Prime Sponsor, Representative Hankins: Updating references to the transportation improvement board bond retirement account. Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Fisher, Democratic Co-Chair; K. Schmidt, Republican Co-Chair; Cooper, Democratic 1st Vice Chair; Edwards, Democratic 2nd Vice Chair; Ericksen, Republican Vice Chair; Hankins, Republican Vice Chair; Buck; G. Chandler; DeBolt; Fortunato; Haigh; Hatfield; Hurst; Lovick; McDonald; Mielke; Mitchell; Morris; Murray; Ogden; Pflug; Radcliff; Romero; Schindler; Schual-Berke; Scott; Skinner and Wood.


             Voting yea: Representatives Fisher, Schmidt, K, Cooper, Edwards, Ericksen, Hankins, Buck, G. Chandler, DeBolt, Fortunato, Haigh, Hatfield, Hurst, Lovick, McDonald, Mielke, Mitchell, Morris, Murray, Ogden, Pflug, Radcliff, Romero, Schindler, Schual-Berke, Scott and Wood.

             Excused: Representative(s) Skinner.


             Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.


February 23, 1999

HB 1369           Prime Sponsor, Representative Clements: Concerning the issuance of citations under the Washington industrial safety and health act. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Clements, Republican Co-Chair; Conway, Democratic Co-Chair; B. Chandler, Republican Vice Chair; Wood, Democratic Vice Chair; Hurst; Lisk; McIntire and McMorris.


             Voting yea: Representatives Clements, Conway, B. Chandler, Wood, Hurst, Lisk, McIntire and McMorris.


             Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.


February 23, 1999

HB 1377           Prime Sponsor, Representative O'Brien: Revising sanctions for violating conditions of the juvenile offender basic training camp program. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Huff, Republican Co-Chair; H. Sommers, Democratic Co-Chair; Alexander, Republican Vice Chair; Doumit, Democratic Vice Chair; D. Schmidt, Republican Vice Chair; Barlean; Benson; Boldt; Carlson; Clements; Cody; Crouse; Gombosky; Grant; Kagi; Keiser; Kenney; Kessler; Lambert; Linville; McIntire; McMorris; Parlette; Regala; Rockefeller; Ruderman and Wensman.


             Voting yea: Representatives Huff, H. Sommers, Alexander, Doumit, D. Schmidt, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Carlson, Clements, Cody, Crouse, Gombosky, Grant, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Lambert, Linville, Lisk, McIntire, McMorris, Mulliken, Parlette, Regala, Rockefeller, Ruderman, Sullivan and Tokuda.

             Excused: Representative(s) Mastin and Wensman.


             Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.


February 24, 1999

HB 1425           Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Addressing municipal water or sewer utilities. Reported by Committee on Local Government

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Mulliken, Republican Co-Chair; Scott, Democratic Co-Chair; Doumit, Democratic Vice Chair; Mielke, Republican Vice Chair; Edwards; Ericksen; Fisher and Fortunato.


             Voting yea: Representatives Mulliken, Scott, Doumit, Mielke, Edwards, Ericksen, Fisher and Fortunato.


             Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.


February 24, 1999

HB 1485           Prime Sponsor, Representative Barlean: Prohibiting the sale of the Whidbey Island game farm. Reported by Committee on Capital Budget

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Mitchell, Republican Co-Chair; Murray, Democratic Co-Chair; Edmonds, Democratic Vice Chair; Esser, Republican Vice Chair; Alexander; Anderson; Barlean; Bush; Dunshee; Lantz; Miloscia; O’Brien; Ogden and Schoesler.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Hankins and Koster.


             Voting yea: Representatives Mitchell, Murray, Edmonds, Esser, Alexander, Anderson, Barlean, Bush, Constantine, Lantz, Miloscia, O'Brien, Ogden and Schoesler.

             Voting nay: Representative(s) Hankins and Koster.

             Excused: Representative(s) Dunshee and Mastin.


             Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.


February 23, 1999

HB 1524           Prime Sponsor, Representative Doumit: Expanding the workers' compensation obligation of out-of-state employers. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Clements, Republican Co-Chair; Conway, Democratic Co-Chair; B. Chandler, Republican Vice Chair; Wood, Democratic Vice Chair; Hurst; Lisk; McIntire and McMorris.


             Voting yea: Representatives Clements, Conway, B. Chandler, Wood, Hurst, Lisk, McIntire and McMorris.


             Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.


February 24, 1999

HB 1542           Prime Sponsor, Representative Ericksen: Recording surveys. Reported by Committee on Local Government

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Mulliken, Republican Co-Chair; Scott, Democratic Co-Chair; Doumit, Democratic Vice Chair; Mielke, Republican Vice Chair; Edwards; Ericksen; Fisher and Fortunato.


             Voting yea: Representatives Mulliken, Scott, Doumit, Mielke, Edwards, Ericksen, Fisher and Fortunato.


             Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.


February 24, 1999

HB 1556           Prime Sponsor, Representative Hatfield: Increasing timeliness of fire death reports. Reported by Committee on Local Government

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Mulliken, Republican Co-Chair; Scott, Democratic Co-Chair; Doumit, Democratic Vice Chair; Mielke, Republican Vice Chair; Edwards; Ericksen; Fisher and Fortunato.


             Voting yea: Representatives Mulliken, Scott, Doumit, Mielke, Edwards, Ericksen, Fisher and Fortunato.


             Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.


February 22, 1999

HB 1562           Prime Sponsor, Representative Scott: Changing provisions relating to the adoption of regulations by airport operators. Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Fisher, Democratic Co-Chair; K. Schmidt, Republican Co-Chair; Cooper, Democratic 1st Vice Chair; Edwards, Democratic 2nd Vice Chair; Ericksen, Republican Vice Chair; Hankins, Republican Vice Chair; Buck; G. Chandler; DeBolt; Fortunato; Haigh; Hatfield; Hurst; Lovick; McDonald; Mielke; Mitchell; Morris; Murray; Ogden; Pflug; Radcliff; Romero; Schindler; Schual-Berke; Scott; Skinner and Wood.


             Voting yea: Representatives Fisher, Schmidt, K, Cooper, Edwards, Ericksen, Hankins, Buck, G. Chandler, DeBolt, Fortunato, Hatfield, Hurst, Lovick, McDonald, Mielke, Mitchell, Morris, Murray, Ogden, Pflug, Radcliff, Romero, Schindler, Schual-Berke, Scott and Wood.

             Excused: Representative(s) Haigh and Skinner.


             Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.


February 24, 1999

HB 1585           Prime Sponsor, Representative Hankins: Using federal funds to reduce the outstanding debt of school districts within counties. Reported by Committee on Local Government

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Mulliken, Republican Co-Chair; Scott, Democratic Co-Chair; Doumit, Democratic Vice Chair; Mielke, Republican Vice Chair; Edwards; Ericksen; Fisher and Fortunato.


             Voting yea: Representatives Mulliken, Scott, Doumit, Mielke, Edwards, Ericksen, Fisher and Fortunato.


             Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.


February 24, 1999

HB 1599           Prime Sponsor, Representative McMorris: Creating an account to reimburse counties for extraordinary costs in the criminal justice system. Reported by Committee on Local Government

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Mulliken, Republican Co-Chair; Scott, Democratic Co-Chair; Doumit, Democratic Vice Chair; Mielke, Republican Vice Chair; Edwards; Ericksen; Fisher and Fortunato.


             Voting yea: Representatives Mulliken, Scott, Doumit, Mielke, Edwards, Ericksen, Fisher and Fortunato.


             Referred to Committee on Appropriations.


February 23, 1999

HB 1671           Prime Sponsor, Representative Constantine: Eliminating a maximum amount threshold for pleadings in actions arising from public works contracts. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Carrell, Republican Co-Chair; Constantine, Democratic Co-Chair; Hurst, Democratic Vice Chair; Lambert, Republican Vice Chair; Cox; Dickerson; Esser; Kastama; Lantz; Lovick; McDonald and Schindler.


             Voting yea: Representatives Carrell, Constantine, Hurst, Lambert, Cox, Dickerson, Esser, Kastama, Lantz, Lovick, McDonald and Schindler.


             Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.


February 24, 1999

HB 1715           Prime Sponsor, Representative Cox: Reclassifying the state board of education as a class four group. Reported by Committee on Education

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Quall, Democratic Co-Chair; Talcott, Republican Co-Chair; Haigh, Democratic Vice Chair; Schindler, Republican Vice Chair; Carlson; Cox; Keiser; Rockefeller; D. Schmidt; Schual-Berke; Stensen; Sump and Wensman.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representative Santos.


             Voting yea: Representatives Quall, Talcott, Haigh, Schindler, Carlson, Cox, Keiser, Rockefeller, D. Schmidt, Schual-Berke, Stensen, Sump and Wensman.

             Voting nay: Representative(s) Santos.


             Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.


February 23, 1999

HB 1845           Prime Sponsor, Representative B. Chandler: Providing for vocational rehabilitation benefits under industrial insurance. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Clements, Republican Co-Chair; Conway, Democratic Co-Chair; B. Chandler, Republican Vice Chair; Wood, Democratic Vice Chair; Hurst; Lisk; McIntire and McMorris.


             Voting yea: Representatives Clements, Conway, B. Chandler, Wood, Hurst, Lisk, McIntire and McMorris.


             Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.


February 23, 1999

HB 2111           Prime Sponsor, Representative Alexander: Eliminating the tort claims revolving fund. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Huff, Republican Co-Chair; H. Sommers, Democratic Co-Chair; Alexander, Republican Vice Chair; Doumit, Democratic Vice Chair; D. Schmidt, Republican Vice Chair; Barlean; Benson; Boldt; Carlson; Clements; Cody; Crouse; Gombosky; Grant; Kagi; Keiser; Kenney; Kessler; Lambert; Linville; McIntire; McMorris; Mulliken; Parlette; Regala; Rockefeller; Ruderman; Tokuda and Wensman.


             Voting yea: Representatives Huff, H. Sommers, Alexander, Doumit, D. Schmidt, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Carlson, Clements, Cody, Crouse, Gombosky, Grant, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Lambert, Linville, Lisk, McIntire, McMorris, Mulliken, Parlette, Regala, Rockefeller, Ruderman, Sullivan, Tokuda and Wensman.

             Excused: Representative(s) Mastin.


             Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.


             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.


             Speaker Chopp put the House at ease until Joint Session at 1:30 p.m.


JOINT SESSION

MEMORIAL SERVICE


             Speaker Pro Tempore Ogden called the House to order. The Sergeant at Arms announced that the Senate was at the doors of the House and requested to be admitted. Speaker Pro Tempore Ogden requested the Sergeant at Arms of the House and the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate escort President of the Senate Brad Owen, President Pro Tempore Lorraine Wojahn; Majority Leader Sid Snyder and Minority Leader Dan McDonald to seats on the Rostrum. The Senators were invited to seats within the Chamber.


             Speaker Pro Tempore Ogden called upon President of the Senate Brad Owen to preside over the Joint Session.


             President Owen called the Joint Session to order. The Clerk called the roll of the members of the House and members of the Senate and a quorum was present.


             President Owen introduced the Statewide Elected Officials who were present: Secretary of State Ralph Munro, State Treasurer Mike Murphy, State Auditor Brian Sonntag, Superintendent of Public Instruction Terry Bergeson and Insurance Commissioner Deborah Senn.


             The Clerk called the roll of former members who were present:

 

Appelwick, Marlin                      Kilbury, Charles                         Prince, Eugene

Basich, Bob                                King, Richard                             Ristuben, Oliver

Berentson, Duane                       Kiskaddon, Bill                           Sanders, Paul

Copeland, Thomas                      Lewis, Bob                                  Scheuerman, Carl

Doty, Shirley                               Meyers, Ron                               Sutherland, Dean

Eldridge, Don                             Miles, Don                                  Swayze, Tom

Granlund, Barbara                      Conley (Monohan), Carol           Tilly, Earl

Hanna, Jerry                                Nelson, Gary                               Von Reichbauer, Pete

Hodde, Charlie               Nordquist, Dale                           Whetzel, Johnathan

Houchen, Joan                            O'Brien, John                              Young, Bill

Hurley, George              Poff, Richard                              Zimmerman, Hal


             The Flags were escorted to the Rostrum by the 1st Corps Command Color Guard. The President led the body in the Pledge of Alliance.


             President Owen: "Honored members of the Legislature, Ladies and Gentlemen, the purpose of this joint session is to conduct memorial services in memory of departed former members of the Legislature. At this time, I would like to respectfully present the Honorable Val Ogden, Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives


             Speaker Pro Tempore Ogden: "Father Kilian Malvey, St. Martin's Abbey, Lacey, will give the Invocation, followed by a selection performed by the Legislative Choir. The choir is a group of volunteers from the Senate and House of Representatives' members and staff, accompanied by Representative Cathy McMorris."


             Father Malvey: "Gracious God of the Universe, we acknowledge and affirm the mystery of sunsets and farewells, of departures and finales as integral notes in Your divine chorus. We are thankful even for the pains of daily dying, for the daily separations, that are the counterpoint in our common lives. With gratitude, we listen to the Yearly song of Creation, the melody of Spring, Summer and Autumn which rises til the death-rest of Winter, only to begin again in the evergreen resurrection of Spring.

             We take joy, as our hearts rise to You, that this divine harmony of death and life was sung by prophets and holy people, and that Your Son, Jesus, sang that song with his whole person in his death and resurrection from the tomb.

             As we gather today to remember our sisters and brothers whose lives touched ours and added to the richness of our existence, we lift up into Your divine heart all those who have served Your people in our state and local communities. We ask You to grant them eternal peace and the perpetual company of Your chosen ones in Your Heavenly home.

             And help us to let Your ancient and eternal song of death and life be played out in each of us, as we live out our faith that death is but a doorway that opens unto a greater and fuller expression of life, that opens to a final union with You, O Lord of Life.

             Amen."


             The Legislative Chorus sang "For All the Saints".


             Speaker Pro Tempore Ogden called upon Speaker Pro Tempore John Pennington to preside over the Memorial Tribute.


             Speaker Pro Tempore Pennington: "We are assembled today to pay tribute to the lives and services of the distinguished former members of the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Washington who have passed from among us.

             On behalf of the people of our state, The Fifty-Sixth Legislature of the State of Washington conveys its respects to those deceased legislators who once sat in the hallowed chambers of the House and Senate, like we are doing today, answered roll calls on sometimes critical perplexing bills, attended committee meetings and above all else, served to the best of their abilities in order to make our state a better and more enjoyable place to live. While their journey in this life is completed, their achievements, records and valued services have been recorded in the journals of the Senate and House and are now and forevermore a permanent part of the history of the State of Washington.

             We express our sympathies to the bereaved families and their friends and also share with them on this memorable occasion the fond and happy memories of these legislators, who served well beyond their call of duty and responsibilities and truly loved this great State of Washington. They have indeed left a legacy of dedicated service that will remain forever etched in our hearts, our memories and our legislative records."


             The roll was called for the deceased former members of the Senate and House of Representatives.


John Beck

             21st District in Snohomish County, served in the House from 1987 to 1993.

Betty Edmondson

             14th District in Yakima County, served in the House from 1991 to 1995.

Louis Egger

7th District in Ferry, Lincoln, Stevens, Okanogan and Spokane Counties, served in the House from 1983 to 1985.

Kathryn Epton

4th District in Spokane County, served in the House from 1957 to 1963 and 1965 to 1967.

Eleanor Fortson

10th District in Island and Snohomish counties, served in the House from 1973 to 1979.

William Goodloe

32nd District in King County, served in the Senate from 1951 to 1959. He went on to serve as Supreme Court Justice from 1985 to 1988.

Win Granlund

26th District in Pierce and Kitsap counties, served in the Senate from 1985 to 1987.

Karl Herrmann

4th District in Spokane County, served in the Senate from 1957 to 1969 and as Insurance Commissioner from 1969 to 1976.

Ron Keller

22nd District in Thurston County, served in the House from 1977 to 1981.

R.W. "Bob" O'Dell

17th District in Klickitat, Skamania and Clark counties, served in the House from 1965 to 1971.

Joel Pritchard

36th District in King County, served in the House from 1959 to 1967, the Senate from 1967 to 1971, the United States House of Representatives from 1972 to 1984, as U.S. Delegate to General Assembly, United Nations in 1983 and as Lieutenant Governor from 1989 to 1997.

David Sprague

37th District in King County, served in the House from 1967 to 1971.

Ray Van Hollebeke

1st District in King and Snohomish counties, served in the Senate from 1973 to 1981.

Jerry Vrooman

40th District in San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom counties, served in the House from 1977 to 1981.


             Rabbi Mark Glickman, Temple Beth El, Tacoma, gave the memorial prayer.


             Rabbi Glickman: "O God of all humanity, for many years, men and women have gathered in this place to do what they could to guarantee the welfare of our corner of the nation. In doing whatever possible to provide a quality education to young and old alike, to ensure the cleanliness of our air, water and land, and to help provide prosperity for us all, they have, in actuality, been doing your work O God — holy work. We pray for the continued strength of our legislators and their success in this great task. The people we have come to memorialize today gave their hearts to this great effort in many, many ways. They served on committees, they crafted legislation, they stood up for what they believed in. They, too, were part of this holy effort, and we remember them with great fondness. Though none of them were faultless, they all gave their hearts and minds to create a better society for us all, and that is what really counts.

             The Jewish tradition teaches that memory is key to redemption, that by remembering our past, we can build a better tomorrow for us all. And so, we remember these members of this great body today in the hope that can allow their gifts to continue to give, that we can allow the best that was in them to help us to continue their great work. Their work remains our task; their dreams remain our challenge. We pray for the strength to continue to rise to the model that their lives set for us. Of people that such as these, Jews have traditionally said zecher tzaddik livrachah, the memory of the righteous is a blessing.

             Amen."


             The Legislative Chorus sang "Hymn of Promise".


             Pastor Lee Forstrom, Westwood Baptist Church, Olympia, gave the closing prayer.


             Pastor Forstrom: "Let's bow together for pray. Our Father, it is good that we could come this afternoon to be a part of this cermoney -- to remember and to pay tribute to these servants who have given so much of their time, energy and resources in service for this State and for its citizens. We would also pray for each one of us here that You would encourage and comfort us as we claim their memories as Your special gifts to us. May these memories instruct us, motivate us, support us and lift us. May we not forget what these people have done by serving among us. Even though death is powerful and mysterious and even at times frightening, we know because of our hope in You it does not have the last word. We are grateful that we can move on from this point realizing that You are our God, who has our future in store for us.

             And so we pray that as we look to the future that we will continue to learn from the past. We thank you Our God for being sovereign, for being powerful, for being all wise and knowing that when we put our trust in You that it is never a mistake. Thank you for what You have done in our midst and we continue to pray for Your special blessing upon each of our lives.

             Amen."


             Secretary of State Ralph Munro and members of the Olympia Highlanders played "Amazing Grace". Echo Taps were played by the Washington State Army National Guard and American Legion Post #3.


             Speaker Pro Tempore Ogden returned the gavel to Lieutenant Governor Owen to preside over the conclusion of the program.


             President Owen: "Thank you, Speaker Pro Tempore Ogden, Speaker Pro Tempore Pennington and other members of our memorial committee. Our warmest gratitude to those of you who have participated in the program today. I hope that the loved ones of those we honor today will draw comfort from today's observance.


             On motion of Representative Kessler, the joint session was dissolved. President Owen returned the gavel to Speaker Pro Tempore Ogden. The Sergeant at Arms of the House and the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate escorted President of the Senate Brad Owen, President Pro Tempore Lorraine Wojahn, Majority Leader Sid Snyder, Minority Leader Dan McDonald and members of the Washington State Senate from the House chamber.


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


MOTION


             On motion of Representative Kessler, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 26, 1999, the 47th Legislative Day.


TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk                                                                      CLYDE BALLARD, Speaker

DEAN R. FOSTER, Chief Clerk                                                                              FRANK CHOPP, Speaker


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Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1377

Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1425

Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1485

Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1524

Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1542

Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1556

Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1562

Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1585

Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1599

Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1671

Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1715

Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1845

Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2111

Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2244

Intro & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2245

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2246

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5359 (Sub)

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Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

5485

Intro & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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Memorial Service for Deceased Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8