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SECOND DAY

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NOON SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, January 12, 1999

      The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Owen. No roll call was taken.

MOTION

      On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.

MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

December 16, 1997

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Greg Nickels, reappointed November 26, 1997, for a term ending August 2, 2000, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

January 16, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Teri Treat, reappointed January 16, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2002, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Whatcom Community College District No. 21.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

January 22, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Kathleen Quigg, reappointed January 22, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2002, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Grays Harbor Community College District No. 2.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

February 6, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Ron Meyers, appointed February 6, 1998, for a term ending December 31, 2000, as a member of the Public Disclosure Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.

March 13, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Wendell George, reappointed March 13, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2002, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Wenatchee Valley Community College District No. 15.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

March 16, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Bonnie C. Boyle, appointed March 16, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Clover Park Technical College District No. 29.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

April 20, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Russ Cahill, appointed April 20, 1998, for a term ending December 31, 2002, as a member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

April 20, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Donald R. Heinicke, appointed April 20, 1998, for a term ending December 31, 2000, as a member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

April 20, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Robert L. Tuck, appointed April 20, 1998, for a term ending December 31, 2000, as a member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

May 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Joe Hawe, appointed May 1, 1998, for a term ending August 2, 2002, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

May 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Dr. Ronald D. Cantu, appointed May 5, 1998, for a term ending August 2, 2000, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

May 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Walter T. Hubbard, appointed for a term beginning June 20, 1998, and ending July 26, 2003, as a member of the Personnel Appeals Board.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.

May 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Alan O. Link, reappointed May 5, 1998, for a term ending April 3, 2002, as a member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

May 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Karen Miller, reappointed May 5, 1998, for a term ending June 30, 1999, as a member of the Housing Finance Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

May 8, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Dr. Mark Kondo, appointed May 8, 1998, for a term ending April 3, 2002, as a member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

May 8, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Jose Ruiz, appointed May 8, 1998, for a term ending April 3, 2001, as a member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

May 18, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Robert V. Jensen, reappointed for a term beginning July 1, 1998, and ending June 30, 2004, as a member of the Pollution Control/Shorelines Hearings Board.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources.

June 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Jennifer Frankel, appointed June 1, 1998, for a term ending May 31, 1999, as a member of the Board of Regents for the University of Washington.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

June 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Amy C. Gillespie, appointed June 1, 1998, for a term ending May 31, 1999, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Central Washington University.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

June 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Janelle Milodragovich, appointed June 1, 1998, for a term ending May 31, 1999, as a member of the Board of Regents for Washington State University.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

June 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Margaret E. Sundstrom, appointed June 5, 1998, for a term ending June 17, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Centralia Community College District No. 12.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

June 18, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Charlotte Coker, appointed June 18, 1998, for a term ending June 17, 2003, as a member of the Human Rights Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

June 19, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Lara Littlefield, appointed June 5, 1998, for a term ending May 31, 1999, as a member of the Board of Trustees for The Evergreen State College.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

June 22, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Rachel Garson, reappointed for a term beginning August 3, 1998, and ending August 2, 2004, as a member of the Lottery Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

June 22, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Adrienne Thompson, appointed June 22, 1998, for a term ending May 31, 1999, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Western Washington University.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

June 22, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Richard N. Wadley, appointed June 22, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2002, as a member of the Board of Trustees for South Puget Sound Community College District No. 24.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

July 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Henry Chiles, Jr., reappointed June 30, 1998, for a term ending June 15, 2003, as Chair of the Marine Employees' Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Transportation.

July 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Tom Karier, appointed July 1, 1998, for a term ending January 15, 2001, as a member of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Energy, Technology and Telecommunications.

July 9, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Laurie A. Jinkins, appointed July 9, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2002, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Tacoma Community College District No. 22.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

July 9, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Alfred L. Langan, appointed July 9, 1998, for a term ending February 21, 2001, as a member of the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.

July 14, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Geraldine A. Coleman, reappointed July 14, 1998, for a term ending June 30, 2002, as a member of the Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.

July 20, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Judge Thomas E. Egan, appointed July 20, 1998, for a term ending June 17, 2003, as Chair of the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.

July 21, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Dennis R. Colwell, appointed July 21, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Grays Harbor Community College District No. 2.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

August 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Denise Mackenstadt, reappointed August 5, 1998, for a term ending July 1, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for the State School for the Blind.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Education.

August 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Terry Robertson, reappointed August 5, 1998, for a term ending July 1, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for the State School for the Blind.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Education.

August 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Cynthia Roney, reappointed August 5, 1998, for a term ending July 1, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for the State School for the Blind.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Education.

August 18, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Hartly Kruger, appointed August 18, 1998, for a term ending January 17, 2002, as a member of the Horse Racing Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

August 18, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Guy Roberts, appointed August 18, 1998, for a term ending January 17, 2001, as a member of the Horse Racing Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

August 18, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Dolores Sibonga, appointed August 18, 1998, for a term ending January 17, 2000, as a member of the Horse Racing Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

August 19, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      David Boerner, appointed August 19, 1998, for a term ending August 2, 2001, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

August 19, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Dianne Campbell, reappointed August 19, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2004, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Cascadia Community College District No. 30.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

August 19, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      George Kargianis, appointed August 19, 1998, for a term ending June 30, 2004, as a member of the Transportation Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Transportation.

August 19, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Nancy Truitt Pierce, appointed August 19, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 1999, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Everett Community College District No. 5.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

August 20, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      J. C. Dell Jackson, reappointed August 20, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Bellevue Community College District No. 8.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

August 21, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Kim Peery, appointed August 21, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Clark Community College District No. 14.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

August 21, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Elizabeth A. Willis, appointed August 21, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Pierce Community College District No. 11.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

August 26, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Ann Miller, reappointed for a term beginning October 1, 1998, and ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Yakima Valley Community College District No. 16.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

August 27, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Doug Sayan, appointed for a term beginning October 1, 1998, and ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Olympic Community College District No. 3.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

August 27, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Sharron Sellers, appointed for a term beginning August 27, 1998, and ending January 19, 2002, as a member of the Board of Pharmacy.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.

August 28, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Nancy Campbell, reappointed August 28, 1998, for a term ending August 2, 2001, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

August 28, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Judge Thomas Felnagle, reappointed August 28, 1998, for a term ending August 2, 2001, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

August 28, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Judge Thomas A. Metzger, reappointed August 28, 1998, for a term ending August 2, 2001, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

September 8, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Brian Gain, appointed September 8, 1998, for a term ending August 2, 1999, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

September 15, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Ann Anderson, appointed September 15, 1998, for a term ending March 1, 2003, as a member of the Board of Tax Appeals.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

September 29, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Paul R. Calderon, appointed September 29, 1998, for a term ending October 1, 2002, as a member of the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

September 29, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      William A. Glassford, reappointed September 29, 1998, for a term ending October 1, 2000, as a member of the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

September 29, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      W. Elizabeth Huang, appointed September 29, 1998, for a term ending October 1, 2002, as a member of the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

September 29, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      David E. Lamb, appointed September 29, 1998, for a term ending October 1, 2002, as a member of the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

September 29, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      John Perryman, appointed September 29, 1998, for a term ending October 1, 2002, as a member of the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

September 30, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Yvonne Sanchez, appointed September 30, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Seattle, South Seattle and North Seattle Community Colleges District No 6.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Dr. Barbara Andersen, reappointed October 1, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Skagit Valley Community College District No. 4.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Robert B. Fong, reappointed October 1, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Whatcom Community College District No. 21.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Sharon Hart, reappointed October 1, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Lower Columbia Community College District No. 13.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Robert J. Hitt, reappointed October 1, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Grays Harbor Community College District No. 2.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Sarah Phillips, reappointed October 1, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Shoreline Community College District No. 7.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Mary Helen Roberts, reappointed October 1, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Edmonds Community College District No. 23.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 7, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Ark G. Chin, appointed October 7, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Regents for the University of Washington.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 7, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Gerald Grinstein, appointed October 7, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2004, as a member of the Board of Regents for the University of Washington.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 14, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Arun G. Jhaveri, appointed October 14, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Highline Community College District No. 9.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 19, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Wendell DeBoer, appointed October 19, 1998, for a term ending September 25, 2000, as a member of the Clemency and Pardons Board.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

October 20, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Juan Cotto, appointed October 20, 1998, for a term ending June 17, 1999, as a member of the Human Rights Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

October 20, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Judge Robert W. Winsor, reappointed October 20, 1998, for a term ending September 25, 2002, as a member of the Clemency and Pardons Board.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Law and Judiciary.

October 27, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Dennis A. Duncan, appointed October 27, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Peninsula Community College District No. 1.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 27, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      A.M. Jorgensen, reappointed October 27, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Renton Technical College District No. 27.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 28, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Karen Lane, appointed October 28, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2004, as a member of the Board of Trustees for The Evergreen State College.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 28, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Dr. George Mohoric, appointed October 28, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Centralia Community College District No. 12.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 28, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Dr. Erik W. Pearson, appointed October 28, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Western Washington University.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 28, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Betty Woods, appointed October 28, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2004, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Western Washington University.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 29, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Josie Wannarachue, appointed October 29, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Columbia Basin Community College District No. 19.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

November 6, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      James W. Cunningham, appointed November 6, 1998, for a term ending September 20, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Bellingham Technical College District No. 25.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

November 9, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Mary Grant Tompkins, appointed November 9, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 1999, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Walla Walla Community College District No. 20.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

November 10, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Clarence F. “Joe” Legel, appointed November 10, 1998, for a term ending June 19, 1999, as a member of the Health Care Facilities Authority.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.

November 10, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Jon W. McFarland, appointed November 10, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Walla Walla Community College District No. 20.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

November 10, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Joyce C. Stewart, appointed November 10, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Wenatchee Valley Community College District No. 15.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

November 16, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Susan P. Brady, to be reappointed January 1, 1999, for a term ending December 31, 2004, as a member of the Public Disclosure Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.

November 16, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Aaron C. Gutierrez, appointed June 19, 1998, for a term ending May 31, 1999, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Eastern Washington University.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

November 16, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Richard Hemstad, to be reappointed January 2, 1999, for a term ending January 1, 2005, as a member of the Utilities and Transportation Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Energy, Technology and Telecommunications.

December 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Lorna Ovena, appointed December 1, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Tacoma Community College District No. 22.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

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December 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      James K. Rottle, to be appointed January 1, 1999, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Green River Community College District No. 10.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

December 2, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Mark Wolfram, appointed December 2, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 1999, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Cascadia Community College District No. 30.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

December 18, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Fred Stephens, appointed December 18, 1998, for a term ending at the pleasure of the Governor, as Director of the Department of Licensing.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Transportation.

January 11, 1999

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Frank L. Cassidy, Jr., reappointed November 17, 1998, for a term ending January 15, 2002, as a member of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Energy, Technology and Telecommunications.

January 11, 1999

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Patrick H. LePley, reappointed November 16, 1998, for a term ending January 17, 2005, as a member of the Horse Racing Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

January 11, 1999

MR. PRESIDENT:

      The House has adopted SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8401, and the same is herewith transmitted.

TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Co-Chief Clerk

DEAN R. FOSTER, Co-Chief Clerk

SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT

      The President signed:

      SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8401.

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

SB 5075             by Senators Jacobsen, Oke, Sellar, Rossi and Rasmussen

AN ACT Relating to extending the recreational use immunity to adjoining land owners; and amending RCW 4.24.200 and 4.24.210.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 5076             by Senators Oke, Jacobsen and T. Sheldon

AN ACT Relating to Puget Sound marine fish preserves; adding a new section to chapter 75.54 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 79.96 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

SB 5077             by Senators Jacobsen, Goings, Deccio, Wojahn, Costa, Thibaudeau and McAuliffe

AN ACT Relating to community outdoor athletic fields; amending RCW 82.14.360; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

SB 5078             by Senators Jacobsen, Goings, Wojahn and Costa

AN ACT Relating to parks and recreation facilities; amending RCW 36.70A.020, 36.70A.030, 36.70A.040, 36.70A.060, 36.70A.070, 36.70A.080, 36.70A.110, 36.70A.160, 36.70A.177, 36.70A.200, and 43.99.120; adding a new section to chapter 43.99 RCW; creating a new section; and making appropriations.

Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.

SB 5079             by Senators Rasmussen and Fraser

AN ACT Relating to the revocation of state certification of projects under federal water quality laws; and adding a new section to chapter 90.48 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources.

SB 5080             by Senator Swecker

AN ACT Relating to requiring plans for biomedical waste operations; amending RCW 70.95K.010; adding a new section to chapter 70.95K RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources.

SB 5081             by Senator Swecker

AN ACT Relating to biomedical waste treatment technologies; and amending RCW 70.95K.020.

Referred to Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources.

SB 5082             by Senators Swecker and Rasmussen

AN ACT Relating to microbial inactivation of biomedical waste; amending RCW 70.95K.010 and 70.42.090; and adding a new section to chapter 70.95K RCW.

Referred to Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources.

SB 5083             by Senator Swecker

AN ACT Relating to biomedical waste treatment and disposal; creating a new section; and making an appropriation.

Referred to Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources.

SB 5084             by Senators Hargrove and Long

AN ACT Relating to modifying the procedure for determining the administrative costs allowed for the community public health and safety networks; amending RCW 70.190.010 and 70.190.090.

Referred to Committee on Human Services and Corrections.

SB 5085             by Senator Swecker

AN ACT Relating to expenditures from the county road fund; and adding a new section to chapter 36.82 RCW.

Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.

SB 5086             by Senator Swecker

AN ACT Relating to property tax increases by library districts; adding a new section to chapter 84.55 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

SB 5087             by Senator Swecker

AN ACT Relating to compliance with the federal clean water act; amending RCW 90.48.260; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources.

SB 5088             by Senator Swecker

AN ACT Relating to residential education programs in southwest Washington; and adding a new section to chapter 28A.190 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Human Services and Corrections.

SB 5089             by Senator Swecker

AN ACT Relating to control measures to implement total maximum daily load analyses developed under the federal clean water act; and adding a new section to chapter 90.48 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources.

SB 5090             by Senators Swecker, Morton and Rasmussen

AN ACT Relating to land use and environmental review and permitting and economic development in rural counties; amending RCW 36.70B.020, 90.60.030, 43.21C.033, 43.21C.034, 43.157.010, and 43.160.060; adding a new section to chapter 36.70B RCW; adding a new section to chapter 90.60 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.70C RCW; repealing RCW 43.131.387 and 43.131.388; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Rural Economic Development.

SB 5091             by Senator Swecker

AN ACT Relating to water resource management; amending RCW 90.03.330 and 90.44.090; adding new sections to chapter 90.82 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 90.14 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.27A RCW; creating a new section; and repealing RCW 90.03.060, 90.03.070, 90.03.090, 90.03.100, 90.08.040, 90.08.050, 90.08.060, and 90.08.070.

Referred to Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources.

SB 5092             by Senators Goings and Costa

AN ACT Relating to displaying a deadly weapon; and amending RCW 9A.56.010.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 5093             by Senators Costa and McCaslin

AN ACT Relating to the admissibility of confessions and admissions in criminal and juvenile offense proceedings; adding a new section to chapter 10.58 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SJM 8001           by Senators Jacobsen, Oke and Bauer

Relating to the federal land and water conservation fund.

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

MOTION

      On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, Senate Bill No. 5075 was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

MOTION

      At 12:03 p.m., on motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate recessed until 4:30 p.m.

      The Senate was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by President Owen.

MOTION

      At 4:40 p.m., on motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate was declared to be at ease to retire to the House of Representatives for the purpose of a Joint Session.

JOINT SESSION

      The Sergeant at Arms of the House announced the arrival of the Senate at the bar of the House.

       Co-Speaker Chopp of the House of Representatives instructed the Sergeant at Arms of the House and the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate to escort President of the Senate Brad Owen, President Pro Tempore R. Lorraine Wojahn, Majority Leader Sid Snyder and Minority Leader Dan McDonald to seats on the rostrum.

      The Senators were invited to seats within the House Chamber.

      The Co-Speaker of the House of Representatives declared the Joint Session to be in order.

      The Clerk of the House of Representatives called the roll of the House and a quorum was present.

      The Secretary of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and a quorum was present.

      The Co-Speaker of the House of Representatives presented the gavel to the President of the Senate, Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen.

APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES

      The President of the Senate appointed Senators Mike Heavey, Steve Johnson, Adam Kline and Bob McCaslin and Representatives Mike Carrell, Ruth Kagi, Phil Rockefeller and Lynn Schindler as a special committee to escort the Supreme Court Justices from the State Reception Room to the House Chamber.

      The President of the Senate appointed Senators Karen Fraser, Bob Morton, Bob Oke and Margarita Prentice and Representatives Richard DeBolt, Kathy Haigh, Mark Miloscia and Dave Schmidt as a special committee to escort the State Elected Officials from the State Reception Room to the House Chamber.

      The President of the Senate appointed Senators Bill Finkbeiner and Julia Patterson and Representatives Tom Huff and Lynn Kessler as a special committee to inform Governor Gary Locke that the Joint Session has been assembled and to escort him from his office to the House Chamber.

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

      The President of the Senate welcomed and introduced the Supreme Court Justices: Chief Justice Richard P. Guy, Associate Chief Justice Charles Z. Smith, Justice Gerry Alexander, Justice Faith Ireland, Justice Barbara A. Madsen, Justice Richard B. Sanders and Justice Phil Talmadge.

      The President welcomed and introduced the State Elected Officials: Secretary of State Ralph Munro, State Treasurer Mike Murphy, State Auditor Brian Sonntag, State Attorney General Christine Gregoire, Superintendent of Public Instruction Terry Bergeson, Insurance Commissioner Deborah Senn and Commissioner of Public Lands Jennifer Belcher.

      The President welcomed and introduced the Honorable Adam Smith, Congressman from the Ninth Legislative District, and his wife Sarah, who were seated on the rostrum.

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS OF THE CONSULAR ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON

      The President called upon Secretary of State Ralph Munro to introduce the honored guests of the consular association who were seated in the back of the House Chamber: The Honorable Stephen Sieberson, President of the Consular Association of Washington and Consul of the Netherlands; The Honorable Michael Upton, Vice President of the Consular Association of Washington and Her Majesty's Consul, Great Britain; The Honorable Helen Szablya, Secretary of the Consular Association of Washington and Consul of Hungary; The Honorable Roger Simmons, P.C., Consul General of Canada; The Honorable Dr. Manfred Birmelin, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany; The Honorable Yoshio Nomoto, Consul General of Japan; The Honorable Byung Seang Oh, Consul of the Republic of Korea; The Honorable Mariano Lemus Gas, Consul General of Mexico; The Honorable Andre Veklenko, Consul General of the Russian Federation; The Honorable Frank Liu, Director General, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Seattle; and Dr. Sirri Uyanik, Deputy Governor of the State of Valilak, in Turkey.

INTRODUCTION OF GOVERNOR AND MRS. GARY LOCKE

       The President welcomed and introduced Governor Gary Locke and Mona Lee Locke and asked the special committee to escort them to their place on the rostrum.

      The flags were escorted to the rostrum by the Washington State Patrol Color Guard.

      The President led the Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance.

       The prayer was offered by Pastor Lee Forstrom of the Westwood Baptist Church of Olympia.

REMARKS BY LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BRAD OWEN

      President Owen: "We are once again truly honored to have the very dignified and gracious First Mom of the First Baby Emily with us this evening. May I present the First Lady, Mona Lee Locke? It is now my pleasure to present the Governor of the great state of Washington to give his State of the State address. His Excellency, the Honorable Gary Locke."

STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS

BY GOVERNOR GARY LOCKE

      Governor Locke: “Mr. President, Mr. Speaker or Mr. Co-Speakers, Honorable Chief Justice, distinguished Justices of the Washington State Supreme Court, statewide elected officials, members of the Washington State Legislature, Congressman Adam Smith and Sarah, the other elected officials, members of the Consular Association, and fellow citizens. What a difference a year makes. I am pleased to welcome many friends back to Olympia, and to greet the new members of this historic Fifty-sixth Legislature of the great state of Washington. Each of you has worked very hard to be here, and I share your sense of pride in the opportunity to serve the people of our great state of Washington. Every elected official in this room knows, however, that we didn’t get here by ourselves. We owe so much to our families. That’s why I would like to begin today by introducing and thanking once again this state’s First Lady--First Mom--and my deepest friend, Mona Locke. And I’d also like to introduce and thank my father, Jimmy Locke, who is with us today in the gallery up there. Dad, won't you please stand up?

      “While the many new faces in this room have changed the majority party in the Senate and brought the ultimate in bipartisan balance to the House, the challenges before us remain the same. In fact, as we prepare to enter a new century, our challenges have become more urgent. The message of the last election was clear. The people of our state want us to focus on issues over politics--plain and simple. Now, all of us, Republicans and Democrats alike, must say to them, 'We are listening.'

      “So, tonight I issue a challenge to this Legislature--a Legislature that is moving into historic times. And the challenge is this--a challenge to forge a partnership, a partnership to solve real problems. In the past two years, we’ve made good progress. Unemployment is low. Our children’s test scores are rising as our state’s tough, new academic standards and education reform take root. Our truly tenacious and brilliant Attorney General, Christine Gregoire, has slayed the nicotine dragon, and made possible new investments. She has made possible new investments in health care and disease prevention.

      “When I took office two years ago, there were 96,000 families on public assistance. Today, we have reduced welfare dependence by over thirty-three percent. We have truly begun to change the culture of state government, and to rebuild pride in public service. Our State Savings Incentive Plan has ended that 'spend it or lose it' mentality of state government, and freed up millions of dollars for school construction and technology. Later this month, we will give out the first, the historic first-ever tax refund to more than 100,000 businesses, thanks to their efforts to make their workplaces safer, and thanks to the wise management and efficiencies of our state employees.

      “We have been blessed with a strong economy and creative entrepreneurs who have broken all records in new job creation. There is, to be sure, economic uncertainty and hardship as a result of the Asian economic downturn. But, as we close the twentieth century, I’m proud to say the state of our state is vibrant, hopeful, and filled with promise. Clearly, our citizens want us to continue focusing on issues that concern everyday people and you know what that means in my book--education.

      “Education, as you have heard me say so many times and many of you are now repeating this. Education is the great equalizer in our society, and now knowledge is the price of admission to the twenty-first century. That’s why my primary goal as Governor is to make Washington a state of learning--a state where every citizen, of every age, is involved in education--a state where learning is truly a way of life.

       “Most of you, Republicans and Democrats alike, promised to focus on education. So, let us join together to make education the centerpiece of this Fifty-sixth Legislature, and to make Washington a state of learning. One hundred years ago, in the final days of the nineteenth century, Governor John Rogers stood before the Legislature and delivered the state of the state address. Governor Rogers was a former state legislator, and the prime sponsor of the 'Barefoot Schoolboy Act,' which established state funding for public schools. At that time, public schooling meant an eighth grade education for many of our children.

      “In his 1899 speech, Governor Rogers called for something very controversial--extending public education from the eighth grade to the twelfth grade. He also asked the Legislature to fund circulating libraries in horse-drawn wagons, because he believed that if students developed a taste for good reading--quote--'A vast and incalculable good would be done, and the character of the future men and women of our state would be elevated to a higher plane.'

      “Today, as we stand on the cusp of another new century, it is vital that we reflect on what we have gained, and what we have learned in the last one hundred years. At the time of Governor Rogers’ 1899 speech, the population of our state was 500,000, and when he addressed the Legislature, he faced an all-male assembly. Women in Washington State were still eleven years away from winning the right to vote. Today, our state’s population is over five and one-half million, and still growing, and Washington holds the proud distinction of having the highest percentage of female legislators in the entire United States. That's something to stand for! Some of you men better be careful not to stand, because you are on TVW.

      “When Governor Rogers held office, industries freely dumped vast amounts of raw waste into our rivers and bays. Children as young as ten years old were working in our factories, and in most industries, people worked long hours, in dangerous conditions, and were totally without the most basic workers’ rights. Clearly, we have made progress in this century, but now we must chart our course for the next century.

      “None of us can predict what our world will be like a hundred years from now. We know that our population will continue to grow and become more diverse, our technology and economy will be transformed, and scientific advances will continue to astonish us. Dramatic progress in medicine and health care will mean that many--perhaps most of all the children born this year--like the little brother or sister Emily is anticipating this spring--will actually live to see the beginning of the twenty-second century.

      “Although we can see only the dimmest outline of what lies ahead, three things are imperative: First, to succeed in the coming century, education must become a larger part of all our lives, and education of our children must take on a higher priority. Second, we must learn to live in harmony with the natural world that sustains us, and we must protect the wild salmon, the rivers, the forests and the agricultural lands that will sustain the people of the twenty-first century and centuries beyond. Third, we must learn to live in harmony with each other. We must learn to be more civil, more respectful of our differences, and more appreciative of our diversity.

      “If, in the next two years, our actions are guided by these three imperatives, we will do a good job of preparing our state for a new century and achieving Washington’s promise. The first--education--is the key. Let me tell you a little story that illustrates why. A few years ago, just after Microsoft stock went public, the husband of a former State Senator had a chat with a close friend of Bill Gates III. The husband asked the friend if she thought he should buy some Microsoft stock. And she said, 'Oh, no, I don’t think so. They really don’t have any capital, or any assets to speak of. All they have is what’s in their brains.'

      “That was spectacularly bad advice. What made it such bad advice was the failure to recognize that what’s in our brains is the most valuable asset of all. What’s in our brains is the economy’s most important form of capital. It’s no longer raw materials, or even wealth that new businesses need most. What they need is smart, well-educated people with good ideas. So, what’s in our brains is the critical source of our future prosperity.

      “That’s why we need to pay much more attention to how young brains develop. We know now that learning begins at birth, and that the first three years of a child’s life are critical to creating a lifelong capacity for learning. That’s why our Commission on Early Learning, chaired by our First Lady and Melinda Gates, is working to ensure that every infant and every toddler gets the consistent affection and stimulation they need so they can love and learn to their fullest potential, throughout their entire lives. That is what it will take--that's what it will take--for every child to come to kindergarten ready to learn.

      “Our next task, of course, is to make sure that every child, in every public school, does succeed and meets our state’s tough new academic standards. But, our schools need our help to do this. They need more teachers--and that’s why I’m proposing that we add 1,000 new teachers to our elementary schools. This will provide more individualized attention to more of our youngest students and we know that this will make a lasting difference. But, as even our youngest students will tell you, all teachers are not the same. We need not just more teachers, but more outstanding teachers. Higher expectations of students and higher expectations of teachers simply must go hand in hand. That’s why I’m proposing scholarships to outstanding teacher candidates in subjects like math and science, where we have shortages. That’s why I’m proposing that teachers must pass competency tests before they set foot in the classroom--and that’s why I want to give significant pay raises to the outstanding teachers who meet the tough standards of state and national certification.

      “Just as importantly, we need to fundamentally change the way we finance our schools by creating incentives and rewards for helping students meet our tough new academic standards. Our state Learning Assistance Program provides extra funding and staffing for schools with large numbers of failing students. When students in those schools begin to improve, we cut the funding. Punishing schools for doing a good job makes no sense, and we must end this practice immediately and restructure the Learning Assistance Program. Indeed, schools that do a good job should be honored and rewarded. To do that, I’m proposing cash awards to elementary and middle schools where test scores improve three years in a row.

      “If our schools are to improve, we need to free them from the control of Olympia and even their local central administrators and give them the flexibility and the tools they need to succeed. So, I call on you to create Opportunity School Districts--districts where money goes directly to individual schools--the individual buildings--which will have decision-making authority over spending vested in the principals, the teachers, and the parents, and where most state regulations will be completely waived. The most important thing our schools need is us--citizens of this state. Teachers can’t do it all by themselves. They need our time, our support, and our active involvement in the schools..

      “In the past six months, the Washington Reading Corps has begun to make good on the promise of greater parent and citizen involvement in our schools all across the state. Today, over 9,000 volunteers have spent their time helping 19,788 children master the skill of reading, but many more children who need this help are still not getting it. So, I call on parents and citizens all across our state to be more involved in our schools, to help our children learn to read, and to help our schools become the best in the nation. It is my passionate belief, as it was the belief of Governor Rogers a hundred years ago, that a relentless focus on creating avid readers will do a vast and incalculable good and that it will help to raise the character of the future men and women of this state to a much higher plane.

      “We must recognize that the 'higher plane' to which students must rise is far above the elevation imagined by Governor Rogers. Governor Rogers recognized that the transition from an agrarian economy to an industrial economy required the addition of a high school education. At the dawn of a new century, we must recognize that the transition from an industrial economy to a knowledge-based economy will require education beyond high school. That’s why I’m proposing the creation of Washington’s Promise Scholarships. These two-year college scholarships will be awarded to the top fifteen percent of every high school graduating class, starting with this year’s senior class. When our new tenth grade tests are in place, it will be awarded to every high school student that passes that test. It is my hope that eventually, it will be awarded to every single high school graduate, in recognition of the fact that the world of the twenty-first century simply requires a higher level of education.

      “These two-year scholarships can be used at any public or private institution in our state. It will be available to students whose families make up to one hundred thirty-five percent of the median family income--not the poverty level--the median family income. For a family of four, that’s an income of $69,000 and for a family of five, it’s $82,000. These scholarships can be used for short-term technical training. A student might, for example, take a twelve week course, get a job, and then use the balance of the scholarship for periodic skill upgrades over the next several years. This represents a new way of thinking about what it means to get a college education.

      “A college education is part of the American Dream, but today, the sad reality is that unless you’re from a high-income family or a low-income family that receives financial aid, paying for college is getting harder every single year. Going to college isn’t just a symbol of honor or distinction any more, it has become a necessity. So, it’s about time that we helped working and middle-class families realize the American Dream of a college education. The timing of this proposal is critical. We know that the baby-boom echo is about to result in a surge of new high school graduates who will want and need higher education. We also know that a record number of older adults are returning to school to change careers, to update their skills, or to enrich their own understanding of the world in which we live. All of this requires us to stretch our capacity of our higher education system.

      “To do this, I am proposing that we make room for 10,000 more students in the next two years in our colleges and universities. I am also proposing the creation of the Washington Online College, which will help students of every age, in every part of our state, enroll in distance-learning courses with credit over the Internet. It isn’t enough to simply expand our colleges and universities. In our state today, our information technology industries have over 7,000 job openings, paying very high wages. Yet, our colleges and universities are graduating some 1,300 students a year with the appropriate degrees to fill these jobs. The result is that Washington companies are hiring workers from out of state and out of country. I want Washingtonians trained for Washington State jobs. We must therefore insist that our colleges and universities offer the courses that our students are demanding.

      “A greater willingness to learn is also essential to saving our wild salmon. And we have to own up to the fact that, in the course of this century, we have been very slow learners on this subject. We’ve finally learned that salmon simply cannot live without abundant, clean, cold water in our rivers and streams. We’ve learned that our natural environment is finite and fragile, and that when we abuse our environment, there are measurable and often irreversible consequences, but the most important lesson is the one that Chief Seattle tried to teach us years ago. It is that we are a part of the web of life, and not its master or its architect.

      “Salmon recovery is about much more than fish. It is about respect for the natural world that sustains us and if we fail to do what’s necessary for salmon, we will fail at something far larger than saving fish. We will fail at saving the very quality of life that makes living in the Pacific Northwest unique and distinctive. In addition to the long-term consequences of a degraded environment, we face a more immediate threat. If we fail to protect our wild salmon, the federal government will do it for us--and even to us. We will lose control over our land, our water, our farms and our forests. We will not let that happen without a fight and there is no guarantee, of course, that a federally-imposed salmon strategy would even work.

      “The truth that every Washington State resident must know is that salmon recovery will affect all of us–even those of us who don’t fish, don’t live near streams, or don’t even like salmon. Restoring salmon and protecting our environment will affect decisions about where and how we build homes, and how and where we expand and start businesses. It will affect how we wash our cars and how we fertilize our lawns, and how much we pay for water and electricity. The longer we postpone the tough decisions needed to save our wild salmon, the higher the costs will be. That’s why I am calling for over $200 million in immediate state and federal investments to help local and tribal governments implement watershed recovery plans; to enforce the environmental laws we already have on the books; to remove barriers to fish in our streams; and to help farmers and timber owners protect salmon habitat.

      “There’s something else that we need to learn, too. Over the past several decades, we’ve passed tough laws that keep criminals in prison much longer, but we need to learn that whether a convicted criminal is released after two years or ten years, they will come back to our communities. We made a mistake when we abolished the parole system in the early eighties. We need to fix that mistake by passing our proposed Offender Accountability Act and bringing back parole. This year, I am asking you to approve legislation that will help transform every state agency into the kind of nimble, adaptable organization that can change with the times, and provide high quality services. We need the authority to contract out state services to the private sector and let state employees compete for those contracts. We need to expand collective bargaining rights for state employees to the same degree now enjoyed by most city and county employees--and we need a simple, streamlined personnel and civil service system.

      “There is so much more to do. I’ll be sending you proposals to create prosperous rural communities that attract high-tech, high-wage jobs and encourage existing businesses to grow and expand. We must provide real demonstrable relief from the traffic congestion that impedes economic growth and drives commuters crazy. We must ensure that our elders are able to live independently for as long as possible and we simply must invest in decent housing for the farm workers who harvest the food we eat.

      “This is the mindset of our agenda. Instead of standing at the bottom of the cliff with an ambulance and a stretcher, we want state government to be at the top of the cliff, building fences. We want our children to get the education they need to succeed in the twenty-first century, so they won’t ever have to apply for welfare. We want to help children move up the career ladder once they get a job, rather than just paying them to be poor. We want to help people stay healthy, rather than just paying the bills when they get sick. We want to preserve and protect our natural resources rather than waiting until the last wild salmon disappears, and we want to prevent the crime, the child neglect, and the anguish caused by drug abuse, rather than picking up the pieces of broken lives and broken families.

      “To accomplish all this--to forge successful partnerships, to solve real problems, and to focus on issues over politics--we must keep in mind that third imperative-- the imperative of living in harmony with each other. Here in Olympia, that translates to keeping our minds open to new ideas, regardless of whether they come from Democrats or Republicans, from the executive branch or the Legislature. We must not demean one another, exaggerate our differences, or impugn the motives of those with whom we disagree. We must work harder at respecting our differences, and remembering that even in the heat of debate, we owe each other and the people we serve the highest standard of civility and honesty.

      “We simply must hold fast to the values embraced by generations of the Locke family and families all across our state--get a good education, work hard, and take care of each other. I’d like to introduce some people who embody those values--people who remind us of the power all of us have to make a positive difference in the future of our state:

      “Meet Margaret Banks, an outstanding teacher from Vancouver who’s won certification by the prestigious National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, at great expense to herself, and without any accompanying compensation from her school district. Thank you, Margaret, for your commitment to education.

      “Next, please welcome Teddy McDaniel, a fifth grader from Cedar Valley Elementary School in Lynnwood, and Cindy Anderson, his Reading Corps tutor. Teddy wrote me a letter to tell me how much difference a summer reading academy made in his young life. This year he’s moved up to a higher reading group, and the other kids don’t laugh at him any more when he reads out loud. Teddy wrote, 'School is better for me this year and everyone is proud of me and I’m proud of myself.' We’re proud of you, Teddy. Keep up the good work.

      “Next, please welcome Angela Grasser, a single mom and WorkFirst participant who has been on public assistance for several years, but is now off, doing well in her new job, thanks in part to the help she received from her case manager, Lisa Wheaton, and Kimberly Metcalf, her Employment Security job counselor. Good luck to you Angela and thank you Lisa and Kimberly and all the state employees who have really changed the corporate culture of our welfare offices to be job counselors instead of just eligibility determiners. Thank you very much.

      “And finally, I’d like to introduce Hazel Wolf, who was born in 1898. I actually met Hazel in 1990--count that back--when she was over ninety years old. We were on a hike together on the Mountains-to-Sound Greenways Trust. Hazel has said that her ambition is to live into the twenty-first century so that she’ll have the distinction of having been alive in three centuries. Hazel is a lifelong environmental activist who has taught generations of children to be good stewards of the natural world. She is the perfect embodiment of the spirit of both our best and most enduring values, and the appetite for adventure and learning that the beginning of a new century evokes. Hazel, you are going to do it.

      “These are the people who show us the way to make Washington State a state of learning and to achieve Washington’s promise. These are the people who show us that the longer we live, the more we can give--to our families, our communities, and our state. A hundred years from now, today’s elected officials will be but mere photographs on the walls of this magnificent building. Our chance to make a difference for the people and the future of our state is brief and fleeting. We must make the most of it, so let us commit to preparing the way for a new century, and a new era of hope, opportunity, and a life of learning.

“Thank you all very much and God Bless You.”

      The President of the Senate thanked Governor Locke for his comments and instructed the special committee to escort Governor and Mrs. Locke from the House Chamber.

      The President of the Senate asked the special committee to escort the State Elected Officials from the House Chamber.

      The President of the Senate asked the special committee to escort the Supreme Court Justices from the House Chamber.

MOTION

      On motion of Representative Kessler, the Joint Session was dissolved.

      The President of the Senate returned the gavel to the Co-Speaker of the House of Representatives.

      The Co-Speaker of the House instructed the Sergeant at Arms of the House and the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate to escort President of the Senate, Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen, President Pro Tempore R. Lorraine Wojahn, Majority Leader Sid Snyder and Minority Leader Dan McDonald from the House Chamber.

      The Co-Speaker of the House instructed the Sergeant at Arms of the House and the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate to escort the Senators from the House Chamber.

      The Senate was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by President Owen.

MOTION

      At 6:01 p.m., on motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 13, 1999.

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

TONY M. COOK, Secretary of the Senate

SECOND DAY

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NOON SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, January 12, 1999

      The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Owen. No roll call was taken.

MOTION

      On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.

MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

December 16, 1997

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Greg Nickels, reappointed November 26, 1997, for a term ending August 2, 2000, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

January 16, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Teri Treat, reappointed January 16, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2002, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Whatcom Community College District No. 21.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

January 22, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Kathleen Quigg, reappointed January 22, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2002, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Grays Harbor Community College District No. 2.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

February 6, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Ron Meyers, appointed February 6, 1998, for a term ending December 31, 2000, as a member of the Public Disclosure Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.

March 13, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Wendell George, reappointed March 13, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2002, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Wenatchee Valley Community College District No. 15.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

March 16, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Bonnie C. Boyle, appointed March 16, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Clover Park Technical College District No. 29.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

April 20, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Russ Cahill, appointed April 20, 1998, for a term ending December 31, 2002, as a member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

April 20, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Donald R. Heinicke, appointed April 20, 1998, for a term ending December 31, 2000, as a member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

April 20, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Robert L. Tuck, appointed April 20, 1998, for a term ending December 31, 2000, as a member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

May 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Joe Hawe, appointed May 1, 1998, for a term ending August 2, 2002, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

May 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Dr. Ronald D. Cantu, appointed May 5, 1998, for a term ending August 2, 2000, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

May 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Walter T. Hubbard, appointed for a term beginning June 20, 1998, and ending July 26, 2003, as a member of the Personnel Appeals Board.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.

May 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Alan O. Link, reappointed May 5, 1998, for a term ending April 3, 2002, as a member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

May 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Karen Miller, reappointed May 5, 1998, for a term ending June 30, 1999, as a member of the Housing Finance Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

May 8, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Dr. Mark Kondo, appointed May 8, 1998, for a term ending April 3, 2002, as a member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

May 8, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Jose Ruiz, appointed May 8, 1998, for a term ending April 3, 2001, as a member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

May 18, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Robert V. Jensen, reappointed for a term beginning July 1, 1998, and ending June 30, 2004, as a member of the Pollution Control/Shorelines Hearings Board.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources.

June 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Jennifer Frankel, appointed June 1, 1998, for a term ending May 31, 1999, as a member of the Board of Regents for the University of Washington.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

June 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Amy C. Gillespie, appointed June 1, 1998, for a term ending May 31, 1999, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Central Washington University.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

June 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Janelle Milodragovich, appointed June 1, 1998, for a term ending May 31, 1999, as a member of the Board of Regents for Washington State University.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

June 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Margaret E. Sundstrom, appointed June 5, 1998, for a term ending June 17, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Centralia Community College District No. 12.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

June 18, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Charlotte Coker, appointed June 18, 1998, for a term ending June 17, 2003, as a member of the Human Rights Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

June 19, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Lara Littlefield, appointed June 5, 1998, for a term ending May 31, 1999, as a member of the Board of Trustees for The Evergreen State College.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

June 22, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Rachel Garson, reappointed for a term beginning August 3, 1998, and ending August 2, 2004, as a member of the Lottery Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

June 22, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Adrienne Thompson, appointed June 22, 1998, for a term ending May 31, 1999, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Western Washington University.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

June 22, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Richard N. Wadley, appointed June 22, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2002, as a member of the Board of Trustees for South Puget Sound Community College District No. 24.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

July 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Henry Chiles, Jr., reappointed June 30, 1998, for a term ending June 15, 2003, as Chair of the Marine Employees' Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Transportation.

July 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Tom Karier, appointed July 1, 1998, for a term ending January 15, 2001, as a member of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Energy, Technology and Telecommunications.

July 9, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Laurie A. Jinkins, appointed July 9, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2002, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Tacoma Community College District No. 22.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

July 9, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Alfred L. Langan, appointed July 9, 1998, for a term ending February 21, 2001, as a member of the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.

July 14, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Geraldine A. Coleman, reappointed July 14, 1998, for a term ending June 30, 2002, as a member of the Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.

July 20, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Judge Thomas E. Egan, appointed July 20, 1998, for a term ending June 17, 2003, as Chair of the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.

July 21, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Dennis R. Colwell, appointed July 21, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Grays Harbor Community College District No. 2.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

August 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Denise Mackenstadt, reappointed August 5, 1998, for a term ending July 1, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for the State School for the Blind.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Education.

August 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Terry Robertson, reappointed August 5, 1998, for a term ending July 1, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for the State School for the Blind.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Education.

August 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Cynthia Roney, reappointed August 5, 1998, for a term ending July 1, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for the State School for the Blind.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Education.

August 18, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Hartly Kruger, appointed August 18, 1998, for a term ending January 17, 2002, as a member of the Horse Racing Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

August 18, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Guy Roberts, appointed August 18, 1998, for a term ending January 17, 2001, as a member of the Horse Racing Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

August 18, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Dolores Sibonga, appointed August 18, 1998, for a term ending January 17, 2000, as a member of the Horse Racing Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

August 19, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      David Boerner, appointed August 19, 1998, for a term ending August 2, 2001, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

August 19, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Dianne Campbell, reappointed August 19, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2004, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Cascadia Community College District No. 30.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

August 19, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      George Kargianis, appointed August 19, 1998, for a term ending June 30, 2004, as a member of the Transportation Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Transportation.

August 19, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Nancy Truitt Pierce, appointed August 19, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 1999, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Everett Community College District No. 5.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

August 20, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      J. C. Dell Jackson, reappointed August 20, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Bellevue Community College District No. 8.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

August 21, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Kim Peery, appointed August 21, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Clark Community College District No. 14.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

August 21, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Elizabeth A. Willis, appointed August 21, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Pierce Community College District No. 11.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

August 26, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Ann Miller, reappointed for a term beginning October 1, 1998, and ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Yakima Valley Community College District No. 16.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

August 27, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Doug Sayan, appointed for a term beginning October 1, 1998, and ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Olympic Community College District No. 3.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

August 27, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Sharron Sellers, appointed for a term beginning August 27, 1998, and ending January 19, 2002, as a member of the Board of Pharmacy.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.

August 28, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Nancy Campbell, reappointed August 28, 1998, for a term ending August 2, 2001, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

August 28, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Judge Thomas Felnagle, reappointed August 28, 1998, for a term ending August 2, 2001, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

August 28, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Judge Thomas A. Metzger, reappointed August 28, 1998, for a term ending August 2, 2001, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

September 8, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Brian Gain, appointed September 8, 1998, for a term ending August 2, 1999, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

September 15, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Ann Anderson, appointed September 15, 1998, for a term ending March 1, 2003, as a member of the Board of Tax Appeals.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

September 29, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Paul R. Calderon, appointed September 29, 1998, for a term ending October 1, 2002, as a member of the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

September 29, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      William A. Glassford, reappointed September 29, 1998, for a term ending October 1, 2000, as a member of the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

September 29, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      W. Elizabeth Huang, appointed September 29, 1998, for a term ending October 1, 2002, as a member of the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

September 29, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      David E. Lamb, appointed September 29, 1998, for a term ending October 1, 2002, as a member of the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

September 29, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      John Perryman, appointed September 29, 1998, for a term ending October 1, 2002, as a member of the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

September 30, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Yvonne Sanchez, appointed September 30, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Seattle, South Seattle and North Seattle Community Colleges District No 6.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Dr. Barbara Andersen, reappointed October 1, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Skagit Valley Community College District No. 4.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Robert B. Fong, reappointed October 1, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Whatcom Community College District No. 21.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Sharon Hart, reappointed October 1, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Lower Columbia Community College District No. 13.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Robert J. Hitt, reappointed October 1, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Grays Harbor Community College District No. 2.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Sarah Phillips, reappointed October 1, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Shoreline Community College District No. 7.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Mary Helen Roberts, reappointed October 1, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Edmonds Community College District No. 23.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 7, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Ark G. Chin, appointed October 7, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Regents for the University of Washington.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 7, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Gerald Grinstein, appointed October 7, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2004, as a member of the Board of Regents for the University of Washington.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 14, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Arun G. Jhaveri, appointed October 14, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Highline Community College District No. 9.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 19, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Wendell DeBoer, appointed October 19, 1998, for a term ending September 25, 2000, as a member of the Clemency and Pardons Board.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

October 20, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Juan Cotto, appointed October 20, 1998, for a term ending June 17, 1999, as a member of the Human Rights Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

October 20, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Judge Robert W. Winsor, reappointed October 20, 1998, for a term ending September 25, 2002, as a member of the Clemency and Pardons Board.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Law and Judiciary.

October 27, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Dennis A. Duncan, appointed October 27, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Peninsula Community College District No. 1.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 27, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      A.M. Jorgensen, reappointed October 27, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Renton Technical College District No. 27.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 28, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Karen Lane, appointed October 28, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2004, as a member of the Board of Trustees for The Evergreen State College.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 28, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Dr. George Mohoric, appointed October 28, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Centralia Community College District No. 12.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 28, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Dr. Erik W. Pearson, appointed October 28, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Western Washington University.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 28, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Betty Woods, appointed October 28, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2004, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Western Washington University.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

October 29, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Josie Wannarachue, appointed October 29, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Columbia Basin Community College District No. 19.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

November 6, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      James W. Cunningham, appointed November 6, 1998, for a term ending September 20, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Bellingham Technical College District No. 25.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

November 9, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Mary Grant Tompkins, appointed November 9, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 1999, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Walla Walla Community College District No. 20.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

November 10, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Clarence F. “Joe” Legel, appointed November 10, 1998, for a term ending June 19, 1999, as a member of the Health Care Facilities Authority.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.

November 10, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Jon W. McFarland, appointed November 10, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Walla Walla Community College District No. 20.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

November 10, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Joyce C. Stewart, appointed November 10, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Wenatchee Valley Community College District No. 15.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

November 16, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Susan P. Brady, to be reappointed January 1, 1999, for a term ending December 31, 2004, as a member of the Public Disclosure Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.

November 16, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Aaron C. Gutierrez, appointed June 19, 1998, for a term ending May 31, 1999, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Eastern Washington University.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

November 16, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Richard Hemstad, to be reappointed January 2, 1999, for a term ending January 1, 2005, as a member of the Utilities and Transportation Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Energy, Technology and Telecommunications.

December 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Lorna Ovena, appointed December 1, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Tacoma Community College District No. 22.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

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December 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      James K. Rottle, to be appointed January 1, 1999, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Green River Community College District No. 10.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

December 2, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Mark Wolfram, appointed December 2, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 1999, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Cascadia Community College District No. 30.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

December 18, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Fred Stephens, appointed December 18, 1998, for a term ending at the pleasure of the Governor, as Director of the Department of Licensing.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Transportation.

January 11, 1999

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Frank L. Cassidy, Jr., reappointed November 17, 1998, for a term ending January 15, 2002, as a member of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Energy, Technology and Telecommunications.

January 11, 1999

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Patrick H. LePley, reappointed November 16, 1998, for a term ending January 17, 2005, as a member of the Horse Racing Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

January 11, 1999

MR. PRESIDENT:

      The House has adopted SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8401, and the same is herewith transmitted.

TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Co-Chief Clerk

DEAN R. FOSTER, Co-Chief Clerk

SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT

      The President signed:

      SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8401.

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

SB 5075             by Senators Jacobsen, Oke, Sellar, Rossi and Rasmussen

AN ACT Relating to extending the recreational use immunity to adjoining land owners; and amending RCW 4.24.200 and 4.24.210.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 5076             by Senators Oke, Jacobsen and T. Sheldon

AN ACT Relating to Puget Sound marine fish preserves; adding a new section to chapter 75.54 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 79.96 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

SB 5077             by Senators Jacobsen, Goings, Deccio, Wojahn, Costa, Thibaudeau and McAuliffe

AN ACT Relating to community outdoor athletic fields; amending RCW 82.14.360; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

SB 5078             by Senators Jacobsen, Goings, Wojahn and Costa

AN ACT Relating to parks and recreation facilities; amending RCW 36.70A.020, 36.70A.030, 36.70A.040, 36.70A.060, 36.70A.070, 36.70A.080, 36.70A.110, 36.70A.160, 36.70A.177, 36.70A.200, and 43.99.120; adding a new section to chapter 43.99 RCW; creating a new section; and making appropriations.

Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.

SB 5079             by Senators Rasmussen and Fraser

AN ACT Relating to the revocation of state certification of projects under federal water quality laws; and adding a new section to chapter 90.48 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources.

SB 5080             by Senator Swecker

AN ACT Relating to requiring plans for biomedical waste operations; amending RCW 70.95K.010; adding a new section to chapter 70.95K RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources.

SB 5081             by Senator Swecker

AN ACT Relating to biomedical waste treatment technologies; and amending RCW 70.95K.020.

Referred to Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources.

SB 5082             by Senators Swecker and Rasmussen

AN ACT Relating to microbial inactivation of biomedical waste; amending RCW 70.95K.010 and 70.42.090; and adding a new section to chapter 70.95K RCW.

Referred to Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources.

SB 5083             by Senator Swecker

AN ACT Relating to biomedical waste treatment and disposal; creating a new section; and making an appropriation.

Referred to Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources.

SB 5084             by Senators Hargrove and Long

AN ACT Relating to modifying the procedure for determining the administrative costs allowed for the community public health and safety networks; amending RCW 70.190.010 and 70.190.090.

Referred to Committee on Human Services and Corrections.

SB 5085             by Senator Swecker

AN ACT Relating to expenditures from the county road fund; and adding a new section to chapter 36.82 RCW.

Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.

SB 5086             by Senator Swecker

AN ACT Relating to property tax increases by library districts; adding a new section to chapter 84.55 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

SB 5087             by Senator Swecker

AN ACT Relating to compliance with the federal clean water act; amending RCW 90.48.260; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources.

SB 5088             by Senator Swecker

AN ACT Relating to residential education programs in southwest Washington; and adding a new section to chapter 28A.190 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Human Services and Corrections.

SB 5089             by Senator Swecker

AN ACT Relating to control measures to implement total maximum daily load analyses developed under the federal clean water act; and adding a new section to chapter 90.48 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources.

SB 5090             by Senators Swecker, Morton and Rasmussen

AN ACT Relating to land use and environmental review and permitting and economic development in rural counties; amending RCW 36.70B.020, 90.60.030, 43.21C.033, 43.21C.034, 43.157.010, and 43.160.060; adding a new section to chapter 36.70B RCW; adding a new section to chapter 90.60 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.70C RCW; repealing RCW 43.131.387 and 43.131.388; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Rural Economic Development.

SB 5091             by Senator Swecker

AN ACT Relating to water resource management; amending RCW 90.03.330 and 90.44.090; adding new sections to chapter 90.82 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 90.14 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.27A RCW; creating a new section; and repealing RCW 90.03.060, 90.03.070, 90.03.090, 90.03.100, 90.08.040, 90.08.050, 90.08.060, and 90.08.070.

Referred to Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources.

SB 5092             by Senators Goings and Costa

AN ACT Relating to displaying a deadly weapon; and amending RCW 9A.56.010.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 5093             by Senators Costa and McCaslin

AN ACT Relating to the admissibility of confessions and admissions in criminal and juvenile offense proceedings; adding a new section to chapter 10.58 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SJM 8001           by Senators Jacobsen, Oke and Bauer

Relating to the federal land and water conservation fund.

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

MOTION

      On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, Senate Bill No. 5075 was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

MOTION

      At 12:03 p.m., on motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate recessed until 4:30 p.m.

      The Senate was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by President Owen.

MOTION

      At 4:40 p.m., on motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate was declared to be at ease to retire to the House of Representatives for the purpose of a Joint Session.

JOINT SESSION

      The Sergeant at Arms of the House announced the arrival of the Senate at the bar of the House.

       Co-Speaker Chopp of the House of Representatives instructed the Sergeant at Arms of the House and the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate to escort President of the Senate Brad Owen, President Pro Tempore R. Lorraine Wojahn, Majority Leader Sid Snyder and Minority Leader Dan McDonald to seats on the rostrum.

      The Senators were invited to seats within the House Chamber.

      The Co-Speaker of the House of Representatives declared the Joint Session to be in order.

      The Clerk of the House of Representatives called the roll of the House and a quorum was present.

      The Secretary of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and a quorum was present.

      The Co-Speaker of the House of Representatives presented the gavel to the President of the Senate, Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen.

APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES

      The President of the Senate appointed Senators Mike Heavey, Steve Johnson, Adam Kline and Bob McCaslin and Representatives Mike Carrell, Ruth Kagi, Phil Rockefeller and Lynn Schindler as a special committee to escort the Supreme Court Justices from the State Reception Room to the House Chamber.

      The President of the Senate appointed Senators Karen Fraser, Bob Morton, Bob Oke and Margarita Prentice and Representatives Richard DeBolt, Kathy Haigh, Mark Miloscia and Dave Schmidt as a special committee to escort the State Elected Officials from the State Reception Room to the House Chamber.

      The President of the Senate appointed Senators Bill Finkbeiner and Julia Patterson and Representatives Tom Huff and Lynn Kessler as a special committee to inform Governor Gary Locke that the Joint Session has been assembled and to escort him from his office to the House Chamber.

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

      The President of the Senate welcomed and introduced the Supreme Court Justices: Chief Justice Richard P. Guy, Associate Chief Justice Charles Z. Smith, Justice Gerry Alexander, Justice Faith Ireland, Justice Barbara A. Madsen, Justice Richard B. Sanders and Justice Phil Talmadge.

      The President welcomed and introduced the State Elected Officials: Secretary of State Ralph Munro, State Treasurer Mike Murphy, State Auditor Brian Sonntag, State Attorney General Christine Gregoire, Superintendent of Public Instruction Terry Bergeson, Insurance Commissioner Deborah Senn and Commissioner of Public Lands Jennifer Belcher.

      The President welcomed and introduced the Honorable Adam Smith, Congressman from the Ninth Legislative District, and his wife Sarah, who were seated on the rostrum.

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS OF THE CONSULAR ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON

      The President called upon Secretary of State Ralph Munro to introduce the honored guests of the consular association who were seated in the back of the House Chamber: The Honorable Stephen Sieberson, President of the Consular Association of Washington and Consul of the Netherlands; The Honorable Michael Upton, Vice President of the Consular Association of Washington and Her Majesty's Consul, Great Britain; The Honorable Helen Szablya, Secretary of the Consular Association of Washington and Consul of Hungary; The Honorable Roger Simmons, P.C., Consul General of Canada; The Honorable Dr. Manfred Birmelin, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany; The Honorable Yoshio Nomoto, Consul General of Japan; The Honorable Byung Seang Oh, Consul of the Republic of Korea; The Honorable Mariano Lemus Gas, Consul General of Mexico; The Honorable Andre Veklenko, Consul General of the Russian Federation; The Honorable Frank Liu, Director General, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Seattle; and Dr. Sirri Uyanik, Deputy Governor of the State of Valilak, in Turkey.

INTRODUCTION OF GOVERNOR AND MRS. GARY LOCKE

       The President welcomed and introduced Governor Gary Locke and Mona Lee Locke and asked the special committee to escort them to their place on the rostrum.

      The flags were escorted to the rostrum by the Washington State Patrol Color Guard.

      The President led the Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance.

       The prayer was offered by Pastor Lee Forstrom of the Westwood Baptist Church of Olympia.

REMARKS BY LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BRAD OWEN

      President Owen: "We are once again truly honored to have the very dignified and gracious First Mom of the First Baby Emily with us this evening. May I present the First Lady, Mona Lee Locke? It is now my pleasure to present the Governor of the great state of Washington to give his State of the State address. His Excellency, the Honorable Gary Locke."

STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS

BY GOVERNOR GARY LOCKE

      Governor Locke: “Mr. President, Mr. Speaker or Mr. Co-Speakers, Honorable Chief Justice, distinguished Justices of the Washington State Supreme Court, statewide elected officials, members of the Washington State Legislature, Congressman Adam Smith and Sarah, the other elected officials, members of the Consular Association, and fellow citizens. What a difference a year makes. I am pleased to welcome many friends back to Olympia, and to greet the new members of this historic Fifty-sixth Legislature of the great state of Washington. Each of you has worked very hard to be here, and I share your sense of pride in the opportunity to serve the people of our great state of Washington. Every elected official in this room knows, however, that we didn’t get here by ourselves. We owe so much to our families. That’s why I would like to begin today by introducing and thanking once again this state’s First Lady--First Mom--and my deepest friend, Mona Locke. And I’d also like to introduce and thank my father, Jimmy Locke, who is with us today in the gallery up there. Dad, won't you please stand up?

      “While the many new faces in this room have changed the majority party in the Senate and brought the ultimate in bipartisan balance to the House, the challenges before us remain the same. In fact, as we prepare to enter a new century, our challenges have become more urgent. The message of the last election was clear. The people of our state want us to focus on issues over politics--plain and simple. Now, all of us, Republicans and Democrats alike, must say to them, 'We are listening.'

      “So, tonight I issue a challenge to this Legislature--a Legislature that is moving into historic times. And the challenge is this--a challenge to forge a partnership, a partnership to solve real problems. In the past two years, we’ve made good progress. Unemployment is low. Our children’s test scores are rising as our state’s tough, new academic standards and education reform take root. Our truly tenacious and brilliant Attorney General, Christine Gregoire, has slayed the nicotine dragon, and made possible new investments. She has made possible new investments in health care and disease prevention.

      “When I took office two years ago, there were 96,000 families on public assistance. Today, we have reduced welfare dependence by over thirty-three percent. We have truly begun to change the culture of state government, and to rebuild pride in public service. Our State Savings Incentive Plan has ended that 'spend it or lose it' mentality of state government, and freed up millions of dollars for school construction and technology. Later this month, we will give out the first, the historic first-ever tax refund to more than 100,000 businesses, thanks to their efforts to make their workplaces safer, and thanks to the wise management and efficiencies of our state employees.

      “We have been blessed with a strong economy and creative entrepreneurs who have broken all records in new job creation. There is, to be sure, economic uncertainty and hardship as a result of the Asian economic downturn. But, as we close the twentieth century, I’m proud to say the state of our state is vibrant, hopeful, and filled with promise. Clearly, our citizens want us to continue focusing on issues that concern everyday people and you know what that means in my book--education.

      “Education, as you have heard me say so many times and many of you are now repeating this. Education is the great equalizer in our society, and now knowledge is the price of admission to the twenty-first century. That’s why my primary goal as Governor is to make Washington a state of learning--a state where every citizen, of every age, is involved in education--a state where learning is truly a way of life.

       “Most of you, Republicans and Democrats alike, promised to focus on education. So, let us join together to make education the centerpiece of this Fifty-sixth Legislature, and to make Washington a state of learning. One hundred years ago, in the final days of the nineteenth century, Governor John Rogers stood before the Legislature and delivered the state of the state address. Governor Rogers was a former state legislator, and the prime sponsor of the 'Barefoot Schoolboy Act,' which established state funding for public schools. At that time, public schooling meant an eighth grade education for many of our children.

      “In his 1899 speech, Governor Rogers called for something very controversial--extending public education from the eighth grade to the twelfth grade. He also asked the Legislature to fund circulating libraries in horse-drawn wagons, because he believed that if students developed a taste for good reading--quote--'A vast and incalculable good would be done, and the character of the future men and women of our state would be elevated to a higher plane.'

      “Today, as we stand on the cusp of another new century, it is vital that we reflect on what we have gained, and what we have learned in the last one hundred years. At the time of Governor Rogers’ 1899 speech, the population of our state was 500,000, and when he addressed the Legislature, he faced an all-male assembly. Women in Washington State were still eleven years away from winning the right to vote. Today, our state’s population is over five and one-half million, and still growing, and Washington holds the proud distinction of having the highest percentage of female legislators in the entire United States. That's something to stand for! Some of you men better be careful not to stand, because you are on TVW.

      “When Governor Rogers held office, industries freely dumped vast amounts of raw waste into our rivers and bays. Children as young as ten years old were working in our factories, and in most industries, people worked long hours, in dangerous conditions, and were totally without the most basic workers’ rights. Clearly, we have made progress in this century, but now we must chart our course for the next century.

      “None of us can predict what our world will be like a hundred years from now. We know that our population will continue to grow and become more diverse, our technology and economy will be transformed, and scientific advances will continue to astonish us. Dramatic progress in medicine and health care will mean that many--perhaps most of all the children born this year--like the little brother or sister Emily is anticipating this spring--will actually live to see the beginning of the twenty-second century.

      “Although we can see only the dimmest outline of what lies ahead, three things are imperative: First, to succeed in the coming century, education must become a larger part of all our lives, and education of our children must take on a higher priority. Second, we must learn to live in harmony with the natural world that sustains us, and we must protect the wild salmon, the rivers, the forests and the agricultural lands that will sustain the people of the twenty-first century and centuries beyond. Third, we must learn to live in harmony with each other. We must learn to be more civil, more respectful of our differences, and more appreciative of our diversity.

      “If, in the next two years, our actions are guided by these three imperatives, we will do a good job of preparing our state for a new century and achieving Washington’s promise. The first--education--is the key. Let me tell you a little story that illustrates why. A few years ago, just after Microsoft stock went public, the husband of a former State Senator had a chat with a close friend of Bill Gates III. The husband asked the friend if she thought he should buy some Microsoft stock. And she said, 'Oh, no, I don’t think so. They really don’t have any capital, or any assets to speak of. All they have is what’s in their brains.'

      “That was spectacularly bad advice. What made it such bad advice was the failure to recognize that what’s in our brains is the most valuable asset of all. What’s in our brains is the economy’s most important form of capital. It’s no longer raw materials, or even wealth that new businesses need most. What they need is smart, well-educated people with good ideas. So, what’s in our brains is the critical source of our future prosperity.

      “That’s why we need to pay much more attention to how young brains develop. We know now that learning begins at birth, and that the first three years of a child’s life are critical to creating a lifelong capacity for learning. That’s why our Commission on Early Learning, chaired by our First Lady and Melinda Gates, is working to ensure that every infant and every toddler gets the consistent affection and stimulation they need so they can love and learn to their fullest potential, throughout their entire lives. That is what it will take--that's what it will take--for every child to come to kindergarten ready to learn.

      “Our next task, of course, is to make sure that every child, in every public school, does succeed and meets our state’s tough new academic standards. But, our schools need our help to do this. They need more teachers--and that’s why I’m proposing that we add 1,000 new teachers to our elementary schools. This will provide more individualized attention to more of our youngest students and we know that this will make a lasting difference. But, as even our youngest students will tell you, all teachers are not the same. We need not just more teachers, but more outstanding teachers. Higher expectations of students and higher expectations of teachers simply must go hand in hand. That’s why I’m proposing scholarships to outstanding teacher candidates in subjects like math and science, where we have shortages. That’s why I’m proposing that teachers must pass competency tests before they set foot in the classroom--and that’s why I want to give significant pay raises to the outstanding teachers who meet the tough standards of state and national certification.

      “Just as importantly, we need to fundamentally change the way we finance our schools by creating incentives and rewards for helping students meet our tough new academic standards. Our state Learning Assistance Program provides extra funding and staffing for schools with large numbers of failing students. When students in those schools begin to improve, we cut the funding. Punishing schools for doing a good job makes no sense, and we must end this practice immediately and restructure the Learning Assistance Program. Indeed, schools that do a good job should be honored and rewarded. To do that, I’m proposing cash awards to elementary and middle schools where test scores improve three years in a row.

      “If our schools are to improve, we need to free them from the control of Olympia and even their local central administrators and give them the flexibility and the tools they need to succeed. So, I call on you to create Opportunity School Districts--districts where money goes directly to individual schools--the individual buildings--which will have decision-making authority over spending vested in the principals, the teachers, and the parents, and where most state regulations will be completely waived. The most important thing our schools need is us--citizens of this state. Teachers can’t do it all by themselves. They need our time, our support, and our active involvement in the schools..

      “In the past six months, the Washington Reading Corps has begun to make good on the promise of greater parent and citizen involvement in our schools all across the state. Today, over 9,000 volunteers have spent their time helping 19,788 children master the skill of reading, but many more children who need this help are still not getting it. So, I call on parents and citizens all across our state to be more involved in our schools, to help our children learn to read, and to help our schools become the best in the nation. It is my passionate belief, as it was the belief of Governor Rogers a hundred years ago, that a relentless focus on creating avid readers will do a vast and incalculable good and that it will help to raise the character of the future men and women of this state to a much higher plane.

      “We must recognize that the 'higher plane' to which students must rise is far above the elevation imagined by Governor Rogers. Governor Rogers recognized that the transition from an agrarian economy to an industrial economy required the addition of a high school education. At the dawn of a new century, we must recognize that the transition from an industrial economy to a knowledge-based economy will require education beyond high school. That’s why I’m proposing the creation of Washington’s Promise Scholarships. These two-year college scholarships will be awarded to the top fifteen percent of every high school graduating class, starting with this year’s senior class. When our new tenth grade tests are in place, it will be awarded to every high school student that passes that test. It is my hope that eventually, it will be awarded to every single high school graduate, in recognition of the fact that the world of the twenty-first century simply requires a higher level of education.

      “These two-year scholarships can be used at any public or private institution in our state. It will be available to students whose families make up to one hundred thirty-five percent of the median family income--not the poverty level--the median family income. For a family of four, that’s an income of $69,000 and for a family of five, it’s $82,000. These scholarships can be used for short-term technical training. A student might, for example, take a twelve week course, get a job, and then use the balance of the scholarship for periodic skill upgrades over the next several years. This represents a new way of thinking about what it means to get a college education.

      “A college education is part of the American Dream, but today, the sad reality is that unless you’re from a high-income family or a low-income family that receives financial aid, paying for college is getting harder every single year. Going to college isn’t just a symbol of honor or distinction any more, it has become a necessity. So, it’s about time that we helped working and middle-class families realize the American Dream of a college education. The timing of this proposal is critical. We know that the baby-boom echo is about to result in a surge of new high school graduates who will want and need higher education. We also know that a record number of older adults are returning to school to change careers, to update their skills, or to enrich their own understanding of the world in which we live. All of this requires us to stretch our capacity of our higher education system.

      “To do this, I am proposing that we make room for 10,000 more students in the next two years in our colleges and universities. I am also proposing the creation of the Washington Online College, which will help students of every age, in every part of our state, enroll in distance-learning courses with credit over the Internet. It isn’t enough to simply expand our colleges and universities. In our state today, our information technology industries have over 7,000 job openings, paying very high wages. Yet, our colleges and universities are graduating some 1,300 students a year with the appropriate degrees to fill these jobs. The result is that Washington companies are hiring workers from out of state and out of country. I want Washingtonians trained for Washington State jobs. We must therefore insist that our colleges and universities offer the courses that our students are demanding.

      “A greater willingness to learn is also essential to saving our wild salmon. And we have to own up to the fact that, in the course of this century, we have been very slow learners on this subject. We’ve finally learned that salmon simply cannot live without abundant, clean, cold water in our rivers and streams. We’ve learned that our natural environment is finite and fragile, and that when we abuse our environment, there are measurable and often irreversible consequences, but the most important lesson is the one that Chief Seattle tried to teach us years ago. It is that we are a part of the web of life, and not its master or its architect.

      “Salmon recovery is about much more than fish. It is about respect for the natural world that sustains us and if we fail to do what’s necessary for salmon, we will fail at something far larger than saving fish. We will fail at saving the very quality of life that makes living in the Pacific Northwest unique and distinctive. In addition to the long-term consequences of a degraded environment, we face a more immediate threat. If we fail to protect our wild salmon, the federal government will do it for us--and even to us. We will lose control over our land, our water, our farms and our forests. We will not let that happen without a fight and there is no guarantee, of course, that a federally-imposed salmon strategy would even work.

      “The truth that every Washington State resident must know is that salmon recovery will affect all of us–even those of us who don’t fish, don’t live near streams, or don’t even like salmon. Restoring salmon and protecting our environment will affect decisions about where and how we build homes, and how and where we expand and start businesses. It will affect how we wash our cars and how we fertilize our lawns, and how much we pay for water and electricity. The longer we postpone the tough decisions needed to save our wild salmon, the higher the costs will be. That’s why I am calling for over $200 million in immediate state and federal investments to help local and tribal governments implement watershed recovery plans; to enforce the environmental laws we already have on the books; to remove barriers to fish in our streams; and to help farmers and timber owners protect salmon habitat.

      “There’s something else that we need to learn, too. Over the past several decades, we’ve passed tough laws that keep criminals in prison much longer, but we need to learn that whether a convicted criminal is released after two years or ten years, they will come back to our communities. We made a mistake when we abolished the parole system in the early eighties. We need to fix that mistake by passing our proposed Offender Accountability Act and bringing back parole. This year, I am asking you to approve legislation that will help transform every state agency into the kind of nimble, adaptable organization that can change with the times, and provide high quality services. We need the authority to contract out state services to the private sector and let state employees compete for those contracts. We need to expand collective bargaining rights for state employees to the same degree now enjoyed by most city and county employees--and we need a simple, streamlined personnel and civil service system.

      “There is so much more to do. I’ll be sending you proposals to create prosperous rural communities that attract high-tech, high-wage jobs and encourage existing businesses to grow and expand. We must provide real demonstrable relief from the traffic congestion that impedes economic growth and drives commuters crazy. We must ensure that our elders are able to live independently for as long as possible and we simply must invest in decent housing for the farm workers who harvest the food we eat.

      “This is the mindset of our agenda. Instead of standing at the bottom of the cliff with an ambulance and a stretcher, we want state government to be at the top of the cliff, building fences. We want our children to get the education they need to succeed in the twenty-first century, so they won’t ever have to apply for welfare. We want to help children move up the career ladder once they get a job, rather than just paying them to be poor. We want to help people stay healthy, rather than just paying the bills when they get sick. We want to preserve and protect our natural resources rather than waiting until the last wild salmon disappears, and we want to prevent the crime, the child neglect, and the anguish caused by drug abuse, rather than picking up the pieces of broken lives and broken families.

      “To accomplish all this--to forge successful partnerships, to solve real problems, and to focus on issues over politics--we must keep in mind that third imperative-- the imperative of living in harmony with each other. Here in Olympia, that translates to keeping our minds open to new ideas, regardless of whether they come from Democrats or Republicans, from the executive branch or the Legislature. We must not demean one another, exaggerate our differences, or impugn the motives of those with whom we disagree. We must work harder at respecting our differences, and remembering that even in the heat of debate, we owe each other and the people we serve the highest standard of civility and honesty.

      “We simply must hold fast to the values embraced by generations of the Locke family and families all across our state--get a good education, work hard, and take care of each other. I’d like to introduce some people who embody those values--people who remind us of the power all of us have to make a positive difference in the future of our state:

      “Meet Margaret Banks, an outstanding teacher from Vancouver who’s won certification by the prestigious National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, at great expense to herself, and without any accompanying compensation from her school district. Thank you, Margaret, for your commitment to education.

      “Next, please welcome Teddy McDaniel, a fifth grader from Cedar Valley Elementary School in Lynnwood, and Cindy Anderson, his Reading Corps tutor. Teddy wrote me a letter to tell me how much difference a summer reading academy made in his young life. This year he’s moved up to a higher reading group, and the other kids don’t laugh at him any more when he reads out loud. Teddy wrote, 'School is better for me this year and everyone is proud of me and I’m proud of myself.' We’re proud of you, Teddy. Keep up the good work.

      “Next, please welcome Angela Grasser, a single mom and WorkFirst participant who has been on public assistance for several years, but is now off, doing well in her new job, thanks in part to the help she received from her case manager, Lisa Wheaton, and Kimberly Metcalf, her Employment Security job counselor. Good luck to you Angela and thank you Lisa and Kimberly and all the state employees who have really changed the corporate culture of our welfare offices to be job counselors instead of just eligibility determiners. Thank you very much.

      “And finally, I’d like to introduce Hazel Wolf, who was born in 1898. I actually met Hazel in 1990--count that back--when she was over ninety years old. We were on a hike together on the Mountains-to-Sound Greenways Trust. Hazel has said that her ambition is to live into the twenty-first century so that she’ll have the distinction of having been alive in three centuries. Hazel is a lifelong environmental activist who has taught generations of children to be good stewards of the natural world. She is the perfect embodiment of the spirit of both our best and most enduring values, and the appetite for adventure and learning that the beginning of a new century evokes. Hazel, you are going to do it.

      “These are the people who show us the way to make Washington State a state of learning and to achieve Washington’s promise. These are the people who show us that the longer we live, the more we can give--to our families, our communities, and our state. A hundred years from now, today’s elected officials will be but mere photographs on the walls of this magnificent building. Our chance to make a difference for the people and the future of our state is brief and fleeting. We must make the most of it, so let us commit to preparing the way for a new century, and a new era of hope, opportunity, and a life of learning.

“Thank you all very much and God Bless You.”

      The President of the Senate thanked Governor Locke for his comments and instructed the special committee to escort Governor and Mrs. Locke from the House Chamber.

      The President of the Senate asked the special committee to escort the State Elected Officials from the House Chamber.

      The President of the Senate asked the special committee to escort the Supreme Court Justices from the House Chamber.

MOTION

      On motion of Representative Kessler, the Joint Session was dissolved.

      The President of the Senate returned the gavel to the Co-Speaker of the House of Representatives.

      The Co-Speaker of the House instructed the Sergeant at Arms of the House and the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate to escort President of the Senate, Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen, President Pro Tempore R. Lorraine Wojahn, Majority Leader Sid Snyder and Minority Leader Dan McDonald from the House Chamber.

      The Co-Speaker of the House instructed the Sergeant at Arms of the House and the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate to escort the Senators from the House Chamber.

      The Senate was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by President Owen.

MOTION

      At 6:01 p.m., on motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 13, 1999.

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

TONY M. COOK, Secretary of the Senate

SECOND DAY

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NOON SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, January 12, 1999

      The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Owen. No roll call was taken.

MOTION

      On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.

MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

December 16, 1997

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Greg Nickels, reappointed November 26, 1997, for a term ending August 2, 2000, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

January 16, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Teri Treat, reappointed January 16, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2002, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Whatcom Community College District No. 21.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

January 22, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Kathleen Quigg, reappointed January 22, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2002, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Grays Harbor Community College District No. 2.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

February 6, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Ron Meyers, appointed February 6, 1998, for a term ending December 31, 2000, as a member of the Public Disclosure Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.

March 13, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Wendell George, reappointed March 13, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2002, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Wenatchee Valley Community College District No. 15.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

March 16, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Bonnie C. Boyle, appointed March 16, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Clover Park Technical College District No. 29.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

April 20, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Russ Cahill, appointed April 20, 1998, for a term ending December 31, 2002, as a member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

April 20, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Donald R. Heinicke, appointed April 20, 1998, for a term ending December 31, 2000, as a member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

April 20, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Robert L. Tuck, appointed April 20, 1998, for a term ending December 31, 2000, as a member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

May 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Joe Hawe, appointed May 1, 1998, for a term ending August 2, 2002, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

May 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Dr. Ronald D. Cantu, appointed May 5, 1998, for a term ending August 2, 2000, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

May 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Walter T. Hubbard, appointed for a term beginning June 20, 1998, and ending July 26, 2003, as a member of the Personnel Appeals Board.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.

May 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Alan O. Link, reappointed May 5, 1998, for a term ending April 3, 2002, as a member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

May 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Karen Miller, reappointed May 5, 1998, for a term ending June 30, 1999, as a member of the Housing Finance Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

May 8, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Dr. Mark Kondo, appointed May 8, 1998, for a term ending April 3, 2002, as a member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

May 8, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Jose Ruiz, appointed May 8, 1998, for a term ending April 3, 2001, as a member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

May 18, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Robert V. Jensen, reappointed for a term beginning July 1, 1998, and ending June 30, 2004, as a member of the Pollution Control/Shorelines Hearings Board.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources.

June 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Jennifer Frankel, appointed June 1, 1998, for a term ending May 31, 1999, as a member of the Board of Regents for the University of Washington.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

June 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Amy C. Gillespie, appointed June 1, 1998, for a term ending May 31, 1999, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Central Washington University.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

June 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Janelle Milodragovich, appointed June 1, 1998, for a term ending May 31, 1999, as a member of the Board of Regents for Washington State University.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

June 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Margaret E. Sundstrom, appointed June 5, 1998, for a term ending June 17, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Centralia Community College District No. 12.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

June 18, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Charlotte Coker, appointed June 18, 1998, for a term ending June 17, 2003, as a member of the Human Rights Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

June 19, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Lara Littlefield, appointed June 5, 1998, for a term ending May 31, 1999, as a member of the Board of Trustees for The Evergreen State College.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

June 22, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Rachel Garson, reappointed for a term beginning August 3, 1998, and ending August 2, 2004, as a member of the Lottery Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

June 22, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Adrienne Thompson, appointed June 22, 1998, for a term ending May 31, 1999, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Western Washington University.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

June 22, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Richard N. Wadley, appointed June 22, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2002, as a member of the Board of Trustees for South Puget Sound Community College District No. 24.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

July 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Henry Chiles, Jr., reappointed June 30, 1998, for a term ending June 15, 2003, as Chair of the Marine Employees' Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Transportation.

July 1, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Tom Karier, appointed July 1, 1998, for a term ending January 15, 2001, as a member of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Energy, Technology and Telecommunications.

July 9, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Laurie A. Jinkins, appointed July 9, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2002, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Tacoma Community College District No. 22.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

July 9, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Alfred L. Langan, appointed July 9, 1998, for a term ending February 21, 2001, as a member of the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.

July 14, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Geraldine A. Coleman, reappointed July 14, 1998, for a term ending June 30, 2002, as a member of the Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.

July 20, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Judge Thomas E. Egan, appointed July 20, 1998, for a term ending June 17, 2003, as Chair of the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.

July 21, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Dennis R. Colwell, appointed July 21, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Grays Harbor Community College District No. 2.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

August 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Denise Mackenstadt, reappointed August 5, 1998, for a term ending July 1, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for the State School for the Blind.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Education.

August 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Terry Robertson, reappointed August 5, 1998, for a term ending July 1, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for the State School for the Blind.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Education.

August 5, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Cynthia Roney, reappointed August 5, 1998, for a term ending July 1, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for the State School for the Blind.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Education.

August 18, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Hartly Kruger, appointed August 18, 1998, for a term ending January 17, 2002, as a member of the Horse Racing Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

August 18, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Guy Roberts, appointed August 18, 1998, for a term ending January 17, 2001, as a member of the Horse Racing Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

August 18, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Dolores Sibonga, appointed August 18, 1998, for a term ending January 17, 2000, as a member of the Horse Racing Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions.

August 19, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      David Boerner, appointed August 19, 1998, for a term ending August 2, 2001, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

August 19, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Dianne Campbell, reappointed August 19, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2004, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Cascadia Community College District No. 30.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

August 19, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      George Kargianis, appointed August 19, 1998, for a term ending June 30, 2004, as a member of the Transportation Commission.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Transportation.

August 19, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Nancy Truitt Pierce, appointed August 19, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 1999, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Everett Community College District No. 5.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

August 20, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      J. C. Dell Jackson, reappointed August 20, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Bellevue Community College District No. 8.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

August 21, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Kim Peery, appointed August 21, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Clark Community College District No. 14.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

August 21, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Elizabeth A. Willis, appointed August 21, 1998, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Pierce Community College District No. 11.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

August 26, 1998

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

      Ann Miller, reappointed for a term beginning October 1, 1998, and ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Yakima Valley Community College District No. 16.

Sincerely,

GARY LOCKE, Governor

      Referred to Committee on Higher Education.