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EIGHTY-SECOND DAY
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MORNING SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Friday, April 2, 1999
The Senate was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by President Owen. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President that all Senators were present except Senators Costa, Finkbeiner, Horn, Kline, Long, McCaslin, McDonald, Prentice, Rasmussen, Roach, Sellar and West. On motion of Senator Franklin, Senators Prentice and Rasmussen were excused. On motion of Senator Honeyford, Senators Finkbeiner, Horn, Long, McCaslin, Roach, Sellar and West were excused.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard consisting of Pages Benjamin Washam and Beth Christensen, presented the Colors. Reverend Katherine Everett, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Olympia, offered the prayer.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
April 1, 1999
E2SHB 1006 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Revising sentencing options for drug and alcohol offenders. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and refer to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Patterson, Sheahan and Stevens.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
March 31, 1999
EHB 1014 Prime Sponsor, Representative Carlson: Requiring children age twelve and under to wear a personal flotation device while on a vessel on the waters of the state. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; T. Sheldon, Vice Chair; Oke, Snyder and Spanel.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Morton and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
2SHB 1037 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Creating a registry of Washington resident's electronic mail addresses to facilitate a program that allows private interactive computer service providers to limit unsolicited commercial electronic mail messages. Reported by Committee on Energy, Technology and Telecommunications
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and refer to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Brown, Chair; Goings, Vice Chair; Fraser and Roach.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1068 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections: Ensuring that prosecuting attorneys and law enforcement agencies have a meaningful role in the clemency process. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Patterson, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1072 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Changing provisions relating to the alternative works process. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, Kline and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1074 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Regulating job order contracting for public works. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, Kline and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1075 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Increasing the monetary limit for use of the small works roster by port districts. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Gardner, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, Kline and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HB 1092 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hatfield: Regulating escrow agents and escrow officers. Reported by Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Shin, Vice Chair; Deccio, Gardner, Rasmussen, T. Sheldon and Winsley.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Benton and Hale.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
2SHB 1116 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Requiring the department of social and health services to disclose long-term care financial information and service options to clients. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Thibaudeau, Chair; Wojahn, Vice Chair; Costa, Deccio, Franklin, Johnson and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1133 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Maintaining voter registration lists. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, Kline and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
2SHB 1176 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Requiring the retention of records pertaining to sexually violent offenses. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and refer to Committee on Way and Means. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Patterson, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1183 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Negotiating state-wide custody contracts. Reported by Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Shin, Vice Chair; Benton, Deccio, Gardner, Hale, Heavey, Rasmussen, T. Sheldon, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HB 1192 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morris: Adding to the definition of economic development activities. Reported by Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Shin, Vice Chair; Benton, Deccio, Gardner, Hale, Heavey, Rasmussen, T. Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1218 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care: Modifying provisions related to nurse delegation of tasks. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Thibaudeau, Chair; Wojahn, Vice Chair; Costa, Deccio, Franklin, Johnson and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1224 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Labor: Requiring a permanent anchor for worker fall protection. Reported by Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Hochstatter, Kline, Oke and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HB 1238 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Appointing a temporary member to the board of industrial insurance appeals due to illness of a board member. Reported by Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Hochstatter, Kline, Oke and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1250 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance: Protecting the privacy of financial information. Reported by Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Shin, Vice Chair; Benton, Deccio, Gardner, Hale, Heavey, Rasmussen, T. Sheldon, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
E2SHB 1252 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Enhancing supervision of offenders. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and refer to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Patterson, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1291 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Making various changes in election laws. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, Kline and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HB 1369 Prime Sponsor, Representative Clements: Concerning the issuance of citations under the Washington industrial safety and health act. Reported by Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Hochstatter, Kline, Oke and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
ESHB 1471 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Labor: Prohibiting deceptive telephone directory listings. Reported by Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Shin, Vice Chair; Benton, Deccio, Gardner, Hale, Heavey, Rasmussen, T. Sheldon, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
E2SHB 1493 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Establishing a collaborative effort to address the housing needs of homeless children and their families. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass and refer to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Patterson, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 1, 1999
HB 1540 Prime Sponsor, Representative D. Schmidt: Requiring election procedures manuals. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, Kline and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 31, 1999
SHB 1558 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Tightening requirements for release of impounded vehicles. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Goings, Vice Chair; Benton, Costa, Eide, Finkbeiner, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Sellar, Sheahan, T. Sheldon and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 31, 1999
SHB 1559 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Repealing redundant law on transporting explosives. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Goings, Vice Chair; Benton, Costa, Eide, Finkbeiner, Horn, Jacobsen, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Sellar, Sheahan, T. Sheldon and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
EHB 1577 Prime Sponsor, Representative Bush: Changing when a court may seal juvenile records. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Patterson, Sheahan and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1619 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations Changing the liability insurance of foster parents. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and refer to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Patterson, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1668 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Providing foster parents with first aid/CPR and HIV/AIDS training. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and refer to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Patterson, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1673 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Penalizing false political advertising. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, Kline and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HB 1685 Prime Sponsor, Representative McMorris: Clarifying how loan and grant preferences are accorded among local governments planning under the growth management act. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, Kline and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
2SHB 1686 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Requiring cooperation with local economic development cooperatives. Reported by Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Shin, Vice Chair; Benton, Deccio, Gardner, Hale, Heavey, Rasmussen, T. Sheldon, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1744 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology: Changing lake outflow regulation. Reported by Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fraser, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Jacobsen, McAuliffe, Morton and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HB 1766 Prime Sponsor, Representative Romero: Requiring identification of subcontractors in bids on public works. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, Kline and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1777 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Defining technical assistance documents. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, Kline and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HB 1810 Prime Sponsor, Representative Boldt: Amending the child abuse protection and treatment act. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Patterson, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HB 1827 Prime Sponsor, Representative D. Schmidt: Concerning printing contracts entered into by state agencies. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, Kline and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
EHB 1845 Prime Sponsor, Representative B. Chandler: Providing for vocational rehabilitation benefits under industrial insurance. Reported by Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Hochstatter, Kline and Oke.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HB 1866 Prime Sponsor, Representative McMorris: Changing shelter care provisions to favor placing a child with a relative. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Patterson, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HB 1923 Prime Sponsor, Representative O'Brien: Establishing a postsecondary education program for inmates. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Patterson and Sheahan.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1992 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care: Studying the need for emergency medical services personnel to be trained in the use of epinephrine. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Thibaudeau, Chair; Wojahn, Vice Chair; Costa, Deccio, Franklin, Johnson and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 31, 1999
HB 1996 Prime Sponsor, Representative Parlette: Regulating charter boat safety. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Goings, Vice Chair; Costa, Finkbeiner, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Sellar, Sheahan, T. Sheldon and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 2005 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Managing the state employee whistleblower program. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, Kline and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 31, 1999
SHB 2053 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Allowing credit card payment of vehicle registration fees. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Goings, Vice Chair; Benton, Costa, Eide, Finkbeiner, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Sellar, Sheahan, T. Sheldon and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
ESHB 2078 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Natural Resources: Merging Titles 75 and 77 RCW. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; T. Sheldon, Vice Chair; Hargrove, Morton, Oke, Rossi, Snyder, Spanel and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
ESHB 2079 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Natural Resources: Promoting salmon recovery. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and refer to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; T. Sheldon, Vice Chair; Hargrove, Morton, Oke, Rossi, Snyder, Spanel and Stevens.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 1, 1999
HB 2081 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ruderman: Continuing a moratorium that prohibits a city or town from imposing a specific fee or tax on an internet service provider. Reported by Committee on Energy, Technology and Telecommunications
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Brown, Chair; Goings, Vice Chair; Fairley, Fraser, Hochstatter, Roach and Rossi.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
ESHB 2123 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Consolidating procedures for expedited rule making. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, Kline and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 31, 1999
HB 2200 Prime Sponsor, Representative Romero: Changing the duties of the director of licensing. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Goings, Vice Chair; Benton, Costa, Eide, Finkbeiner, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Sellar, Sheahan, T. Sheldon and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
EHB 2232 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Addressing occupational safety and health impact grants. Reported by Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Hochstatter, Kline, Oke and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
ESHB 2238 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Labor: Implementing recommendations for industrial insurance. Reported by Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Hochstatter, Kline, Oke and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
ESHB 2254 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Preventing unauthorized changes to, and unauthorized billing for telecommunication services. Reported by Committee on Energy, Technology and Telecommunications
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Brown, Chair; Goings, Vice Chair; Fairley, Fraser, Hochstatter, Roach and Rossi.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENT
April 1, 1999
GA 9207 DON MILLER, appointed September 29, 1998, for a term ending October 1, 2000, as member of the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors
Reported by Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed: Signed by Senators Shin, Vice Chair; Deccio, Gardner, Hale, Heavey, T. Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
April 1, 1999
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed:
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1165,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1166, and the same are herewith transmitted.
TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Co-Chief Clerk
DEAN R. FOSTER, Co-Chief Clerk
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 6091 by Senators Fraser and Swecker
AN ACT Relating to the beneficial use of water under a water code permit by public water systems; amending RCW 90.03.330; and adding new sections to chapter 90.03 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources.
SB 6092 by Senators Fraser and Swecker
AN ACT Relating to public water systems; amending RCW 90.03.330; reenacting and amending RCW 43.21B.110; adding new sections to chapter 90.03 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources.
SB 6093 by Senators Fraser and Swecker
AN ACT Relating to public water supply management; and amending RCW 70.116.010, 70.116.020, 70.116.030, 70.116.040, 70.116.050, 70.116.060, 70.116.070, 70.116.134, 90.03.255, 90.03.260, 90.03.320, and 90.03.383.
Referred to Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources.
SCR 8408 by Senator Bauer
Creating a commission to address the renovation of the Washington State Legislative Building.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS
SHB 1165 by House Committee on Capital Budget (originally sponsored by Representatives Murray, Mitchell, Radcliff, Hankins and O'Brien) (by request of Governor Locke)
Making appropriations and authorizing expenditures for capital improvements.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SHB 1166 by House Committee on Capital Budget (originally sponsored by Representatives Murray, Mitchell, Hankins and O'Brien) (by request of Governor Locke)
Issuing general obligation bonds.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SECOND READING
CONFIRMATION OF GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
MOTION
On motion of Senator Bauer, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9100, Frank L. Cassidy, Jr., as a member of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council, was confirmed.
APPOINTMENT OF FRANK L. CASSIDY, JR.
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 37; Nays, 0; Absent, 3; Excused, 9.
Voting yea: Senators Bauer, Benton, Brown, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Gardner, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kohl-Welles, Loveland, McAuliffe, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Rossi, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, Winsley, Wojahn and Zarelli - 37.
Absent: Senators Costa, Kline and McDonald - 3.
Excused: Senators Finkbeiner, Horn, Long, McCaslin, Prentice, Rasmussen, Roach, Sellar and West - 9.
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Benton: “I rise to a point of personal privilege, Mr. President. When this body votes on bills before it, we have a bill report, we have a copy of the bill provided to us, but when we vote on gubernatorial appointments, we have no information other than the fact that the appointee--what they are being appointed to and what the committee report is--whether it is confirmed or not confirmed. There is no additional information provided to the members. Specifically, information relating to the term of the appointment, how long the appointment will be for, when it expires, etc.--or any personal information on that appointee.
“If the member has not been fortunate enough to serve on the committee, on which the appointment came through, which is a very small minority of the members of this body, the rest of us are not given the information or privileged with the information to know what the background or qualifications of that gubernatorial appointee are. I would like to request that additional information on gubernatorial appointees be provided to all members on the Senate floor before we are asked to vote on their confirmation.”
REPLY BY THE PRESIDENT
President Owen: “Senator Benton, that is certainly an issue that the President believes that the decision needs to be made by the body, not the President. Your point is well taken.”
Senator Benton: “Thank you.”
MOTION
On motion of Senator Honeyford, Senator Rossi was excused.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fairley, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9104, Geraldine A. Coleman, as a member of the Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board, was confirmed.
APPOINTMENT OF GERALDINE A. COLEMAN
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 34; Nays, 6; Absent, 1; Excused, 8.
Voting yea: Senators Brown, Costa, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Gardner, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Loveland, McAuliffe, McDonald, Oke, Patterson, Roach, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley and Wojahn - 34.
Voting nay: Senators Benton, Hochstatter, Johnson, Morton, Stevens and Zarelli - 6.
Absent: Senator Bauer - 1.
Excused: Senators Finkbeiner, Horn, Long, McCaslin, Prentice, Rasmussen, Rossi and Sellar - 8.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Morton, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 1999-8659
By Senator Morton
WHEREAS, The Newport High School Girls' Basketball Team is the 1999 Washington State 2-A Champion; and
WHEREAS, The Grizzlies have distinguished themselves and brought honor to their school by winning their first state tournament; and
WHEREAS, Under the coaching and supervision of Mike Frederick, the Newport girls finished the 1999 season with a 25-2 mark; and
WHEREAS, The outstanding play of these individual team members is representative of the standard of excellence displayed by the entire Grizzly team; and
WHEREAS, This team has deservedly, through their efforts, commitment, and sacrifice, achieved the title of Washington State Basketball Champions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor the 1999 Newport Grizzly Girls' Basketball Team with passage of this Senate Floor Resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That with passage of this resolution, the members of the Washington State Senate acknowledge the example this group of interscholastic amateurs has set, and the importance of athletic participation in the pursuit of academic achievement.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Roach, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 1999-8662
By Senators Roach, Snyder, Swecker, Wojahn, Hale, Winsley, Fairley, Johnson, Franklin, Kline, McDonald, Stevens, Benton, Costa, B. Sheldon, Hochstatter, Honeyford, T. Sheldon, Patterson, Goings, Oke, Deccio, Morton, Spanel, Fraser, Eide, Horn, Sheahan, Brown, Rasmussen, West and Shin
WHEREAS, Thousands of Vietnamese have fled the communist government of their homeland; and
WHEREAS, Washington proudly accepts the Vietnamese refugees who fled tyranny and have become outstanding Americans and valued members of our communities; and
WHEREAS, The oppression and hostility of the communist government in Vietnam remains fresh in the minds of the Vietnamese community living abroad; and
WHEREAS, The Vietnamese community has been quick to embrace the ideas of a representative democracy; and
WHEREAS, The Vietnamese community has demonstrated an honorable work ethic and a desire to obtain economic independence through the principles of individual liberty and free enterprise; and
WHEREAS, The recent demonstrations of the Vietnamese community of Seattle, Washington, is concrete evidence of the staunch opposition of Vietnamese people throughout the world to the tyranny from which they fled;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the example set by the Vietnamese community in their efforts to embrace individual liberty and free enterprise.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUEST
The President welcomed and introduced Elizabeth Kohl, Mother of Senator Kohl-Welles, who was seated on the rostrum.
MOTION
At 10:24 a.m., on motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate was declared to be at ease.
The Senate was called to order at 4:19 p.m. by Senator Sid Snyder.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Spanel, the Senate returned to the first order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
April 1, 1999
EHB 1007 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ballasiotes: Changing provisions relating to counterfeited intellectual property. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Heavey, Chair; Kline, Vice Chair; Goings, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, McCaslin, Roach, Thibaudeau and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1041 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Capital Budget: Authorizing funds for public works projects. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Loveland, Chair; Bauer, Vice Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Fairley, Fraser, Honeyford, Kohl-Welles, Long, McDonald, Rasmussen, Rossi, B. Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Thibaudeau, West, Wojahn and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1999
SHB 1054 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology: Giving direction to the commission on pesticide registration. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; T. Sheldon, Vice Chair; Gardner, Honeyford, Morton, Stevens and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
EHB 1067 Prime Sponsor, Representative O'Brien: Amending statutory double jeopardy provisions. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Heavey, Chair; Kline, Vice Chair; Costa, Goings, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Long, McCaslin, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HB 1080 Prime Sponsor, Representative Carlson: Providing infectious disease testing for good samaritans. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Thibaudeau, Chair; Wojahn, Vice Chair; Costa, Deccio, Franklin, Johnson and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HB 1095 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cairnes: Limiting access to law enforcement personnel records and internal affairs files. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Heavey, Chair; Kline, Vice Chair; Costa, Goings, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, McCaslin, Roach and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
E2SHB 1143 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Authorizing deductions from inmate funds. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Patterson, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1999
HB 1150 Prime Sponsor, Representative G. Chandler: Certifying planting stock. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; T. Sheldon, Vice Chair; Gardner, Honeyford, Morton, Stevens and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1999
EHB 1151 Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Updating or repealing dairy or food laws. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; T. Sheldon, Vice Chair; Gardner, Honeyford, Morton, Stevens and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1153 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Education: Changing school safety provisions. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Bauer, Brown, Finkbeiner, Goings, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen, Swecker and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HB 1154 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cooper: Eliminating the time limit on regular tax levies for medical care and services. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Loveland, Chair; Bauer, Vice Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Fairley, Fraser, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen, B. Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Thibaudeau, Wojahn and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1181 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections: Changing provisions relating to penalties and treatment for crimes involving domestic violence. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Heavey, Chair; Kline, Vice Chair; Costa, Goings, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Long, McCaslin and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1999
SHB 1189 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Local Government: Modifying provisions concerning metropolitan park districts. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen and Kline.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass as amended. Signed by Senators Horn and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
EDITOR'S NOTE: See Statement for the Journal following the listing of the Reports of Standing Committees for comments on the Minority Report on Substitute House Bill No. 1189.
April 1, 1999
HB 1194 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pflug: Extending the due date for a report to the legislature concerning accreditation of licensed boarding homes. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Thibaudeau, Chair; Wojahn, Vice Chair; Costa, Deccio, Franklin, Johnson and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HB 1199 Prime Sponsor, Representative Lantz: Defining the jurisdiction of civil antiharassment actions. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Heavey, Chair; Kline, Vice Chair; Costa, Goings, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Long, McCaslin, Roach, Thibaudeau and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1219 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Changing relief and retirement pension provisions under chapter 41.24 RCW. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Loveland, Chair; Bauer, Vice Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Fairley, Fraser, Honeyford, Kohl-Welles, Long, McDonald, Rasmussen, Rossi, B. Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Thibaudeau, West, Wojahn and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HB 1233 Prime Sponsor, Representative Edmonds: Determining the net value of a homestead exemption. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Heavey, Chair; Kline, Vice Chair; Costa, Goings, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Long, McCaslin, Roach, Thibaudeau and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1240 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Education: Increasing medicaid reimbursements to second class school districts. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Benton, Brown, Finkbeiner, Hochstatter, Kohl-Welles, Swecker and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
EHB 1263 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sheahan: Regulating process and fees of district and municipal courts. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Heavey, Chair; Kline, Vice Chair; Costa, Goings, Haugen, Long, McCaslin and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1999
HB 1370 Prime Sponsor, Representative G. Chandler: Extending the period of time to expend funds from the fruit and vegetable district fund. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; T. Sheldon, Vice Chair; Gardner, Honeyford, Morton, Stevens and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HB 1378 Prime Sponsor, Representative Veloria: Regulating manufactured and mobile home landlord-tenant relations. Reported by Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Shin, Vice Chair; Benton, Deccio, Hale, Rasmussen, T. Sheldon, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1999
SHB 1392 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary: Revising provisions relating to vacation of records of conviction. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Heavey, Chair; Costa, Goings, Hargrove, Johnson, Long, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
ESHB 1407 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary: Changing adoption provisions. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Franklin, Long, Patterson, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1999
HB 1442 Prime Sponsor, Representative Edwards: Extending protection of transit employees and customers. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Heavey, Chair; Kline, Vice Chair; Costa, Goings, Haugen, McCaslin and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
2SHB 1462 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Changing school accountability and assistance provisions. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Bauer, Brown, Goings, Kohl-Welles and Rasmussen.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Finkbeiner, Hochstatter, Swecker and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HB 1495 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fisher: Regarding refunding bonds. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Loveland, Chair; Bauer, Vice Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Fairley, Fraser, Honeyford, Kohl-Welles, Long, McDonald, Rasmussen, B. Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Thibaudeau, West, Wojahn and Zarelli.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Rossi.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1999
ESHB 1514 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary: Changing provisions relating to modification of a parenting plan or custody order. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Heavey, Chair; Kline, Vice Chair; Costa, Goings, Haugen, Johnson, McCaslin, Roach and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1999
HB 1549 Prime Sponsor, Representative G. Chandler: Requiring the department of ecology to extend the time for work under a permit if water use has been prevented or restricted due to federal or state laws. Reported by Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fraser, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Jacobsen, Morton and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 31, 1999
HB 1550 Prime Sponsor, Representative G. Chandler: Extending Milwaukee Road corridor franchise negotiations. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Goings, Vice Chair; Benton, Costa, Eide, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Sellar, Sheahan, T. Sheldon and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
2SHB 1574 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Administering atypical antipsychotic medications. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Long, Patterson, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 1, 1999
EHB 1613 Prime Sponsor, Representative Barlean: Clarifying the property tax exemption statutes. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Loveland, Chair; Bauer, Vice Chair; Fairley, Fraser, Honeyford, Long, McDonald, Rasmussen, Rossi, B. Sheldon, Snyder, West and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1623 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Finance: Updating the tax code by making administrative clarifications, correcting oversights, and deleting obsolete references. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Loveland, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Fairley, Fraser, Honeyford, Kohl-Welles, Long, McDonald, Rasmussen, Rossi, B. Sheldon, Spanel, West, Wojahn and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HB 1642 Prime Sponsor, Representative Grant: Changing surface water permit and rights provisions. Reported by Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fraser, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Jacobsen, McAuliffe, Morton and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1650 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Education: Expanding the health professionals who may request administration of oral medication at school. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Thibaudeau, Chair; Deccio, Johnson and Winsley.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass as amended. Signed by Senators Wojahn, Vice Chair; Costa and Franklin.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 2, 1999
SHB 1663 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Creating a unified family court. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Heavey, Chair; Costa, Goings, Haugen, Johnson, McCaslin, Thibaudeau and Zarelli.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 1, 1999
2SHB 1674 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Providing educational accountability for students and schools. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Bauer, Brown, Goings, Kohl-Welles and Rasmussen.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass as amended. Signed by Senators Finkbeiner and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1999
SHB 1677 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology: Changing irrigation district provisions. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; T. Sheldon, Vice Chair; Gardner, Honeyford, Morton, Stevens and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1999
2SHB 1692 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Providing special training for those who interview child witnesses and victims. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Heavey, Chair; Kline, Vice Chair; Costa, Goings, Haugen, McCaslin and Thibaudeau.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 1, 1999
HB 1699 Prime Sponsor, Representative Parlette: Establishing continuing education for dentists. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Thibaudeau, Chair; Wojahn, Vice Chair; Costa, Deccio, Franklin and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 31, 1999
HB 1703 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cooper: Revising law governing the disposition of surplus real property. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Goings, Vice Chair; Costa, Eide, Horn, Jacobsen, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Sellar, T. Sheldon and Shin.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Benton and Johnson.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1999
SHB 1747 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology: Changing conservation district provisions. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; T. Sheldon, Vice Chair; Gardner, Honeyford, Morton, Stevens and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HB 1757 Prime Sponsor, Representative Miloscia: Expanding the number of inmates subject to mandatory DNA testing. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Long, Patterson, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1770 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Education: Adopting recommendations of the state board of education. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Brown, Finkbeiner, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen and Zarelli.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass as amended. Signed by Senator Benton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1999
EHB 1773 Prime Sponsor, Representative Wolfe: Changing visitation rights in nonparental actions for child custody. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Heavey, Chair; Costa, Goings, Haugen, Johnson, Roach, Thibaudeau and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1774 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Regulating occupational drivers' licenses. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Heavey, Chair; Kline, Vice Chair; Costa, Goings, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Long and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1811 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Child and Family Service: Revising provisions relating to supported employment for persons with severe disabilities. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Thibaudeau, Chair; Wojahn, Vice Chair; Costa, Deccio, Franklin and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1999
ESHB 1817 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology: Funding horticultural pest and disease boards. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; T. Sheldon, Vice Chair; Gardner, Honeyford, Morton, Stevens and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
2SHB 1818 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Changing truancy provisions. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Patterson, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1826 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology: Requiring appointment of water masters in watershed management areas with WRIA plans. Reported by Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fraser, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Jacobsen, McAuliffe, Morton and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HB 1831 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ogden: Requiring adoption of rules for certain construction management techniques. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Loveland, Chair; Bauer, Vice Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Fairley, Fraser, Honeyford, Kohl-Welles, Long, McDonald, Rasmussen, Rossi, B. Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Thibaudeau, West, Wojahn and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1999
HB 1849 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Expanding aggravating circumstances when a court may impose an exceptional sentence. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Costa, Goings, Hargrove, Haugen, Long, McCaslin, Roach, Thibaudeau and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1864 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care: Providing for the registration of surgical technologists. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Thibaudeau, Chair; Wojahn, Vice Chair; Costa, Deccio, Franklin, Johnson and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HB 1872 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hurst: Granting state-wide warrant jurisdiction to courts of limited jurisdiction. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Heavey, Chair; Kline, Vice Chair; Costa, Goings, Hargrove, Haugen, Long, McCaslin and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1880 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care: Providing for self-directed care for persons with disabilities. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Thibaudeau, Chair; Wojahn, Vice Chair; Costa, Deccio, Franklin, Johnson and Winsley.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 1, 1999
2SHB 1891 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Changing student assessments. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Bauer, Brown, Goings, Kohl-Welles and Rasmussen.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Finkbeiner, Hochstatter, Swecker and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1999
E2SHB 1893 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Streamlining state and local permit issuance. Reported by Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Fraser, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Jacobsen, Morton and Swecker.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Honeyford.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
March 24, 1999
SHB 1910 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology: Establishing logos for substances approved for use in the production, processing, and handling of organic food. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; T. Sheldon, Vice Chair; Gardner, Honeyford, Morton, Stevens and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
SHB 1990 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care: Concerning background checks for certain potential state employees. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Patterson, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1999
EHB 2015 Prime Sponsor, Representative Radcliff: Restricting liability for year 2000 date-change damages. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Heavey, Chair; Kline, Vice Chair; Costa, Goings, Haugen, Long and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
E2SHB 2085 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Creating programs addressing disruptive students in regular classrooms. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Bauer, Brown, Finkbeiner, Goings, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen and Swecker.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass as amended. Signed by Senator Hochstatter.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1999
SHB 2086 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections: Creating crimes of unlawful discharge of a laser. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Heavey, Chair; Kline, Vice Chair; Costa, Goings, Hargrove, Haugen, Long and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
ESHB 2090 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Labor: Modifying and sunsetting provisions related to sellers of travel. Reported by Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Shin, Vice Chair; Deccio, Gardner, Hale, Heavey, Rasmussen, T. Sheldon, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1999
ESHB 2095 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology: Regulating commercial fertilizer. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; T. Sheldon, Vice Chair; Gardner, Honeyford, Morton, Stevens and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1999
SHB 2099 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology: Allowing an exemption from relinquishment of a water right for nonuse resulting from the operation or pendency of legal proceedings. Reported by Committee on Environmental Quality and Water Resources
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fraser, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Jacobsen, Morton and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HB 2205 Prime Sponsor, Representative McDonald: Providing conditions for waiver of the requirement for a mandatory appearance following arrest for DUI. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Heavey, Chair; Kline, Vice Chair; Costa, Goings, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Long, McCaslin, Roach, Thibaudeau and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 31, 1999
ESHB 2239 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Enhancing storm water control grant programs. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Goings, Vice Chair; Benton, Costa, Eide, Finkbeiner, Jacobsen, Johnson, Morton, Oke, Patterson and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HB 2264 Prime Sponsor, Representative H. Sommers: Meeting the trust account requirement of the juvenile accountability block grant. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Loveland, Chair; Bauer, Vice Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Fairley, Fraser, Honeyford, Kohl-Welles, Long, McDonald, Rasmussen, Rossi, B. Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Thibaudeau, West, Wojahn and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HJM 4001 Prime Sponsor, Representative O'Brien: Petitioning Congress to reinstate income tax deduction for state sales tax. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Loveland, Chair; Bauer, Vice Chair; Fairley, Fraser, Honeyford, Long, McDonald, Rasmussen, Rossi, B. Sheldon, Snyder, Thibaudeau, West and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 31, 1999
HJM 4006 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fisher: Requesting the Transportation Commission to update the system of Highways of Statewide Significance. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Goings, Vice Chair; Benton, Costa, Eide, Finkbeiner, Jacobsen, Johnson, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Sheahan and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1999
HJM 4015 Prime Sponsor, Representative Lisk: Requesting federal scrutiny of immigration law and Immigration and Naturalization Service policies. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Heavey, Chair; Costa, Goings, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Long, McCaslin, Roach, Thibaudeau and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Spanel, Second Substitute House Bill No. 1692 was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
STATEMENT FOR THE JOURNAL
FROM: Senator Horn and Senator McCaslin
TO: Secretary of the Senate/Journal Clerk
SUBJECT: SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1189, as amended by the Senate State and Local Government Committee, on April 2, 1999...MINORITY REPORT
We filed a Minority Report relating to the passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1189, as amended by the Senate State and Local Government Committee, on April 2, 1999, for the following reasons:
PROCESS: The Chair announced on Thursday, April 1, at 3:00 p.m., that there would be no further meetings of the Committee on State and Local Government (to include a TVW announcement). Apparently, very late on Thursday afternoon, while Senator Horn and other members of the committee, were in hearings with different committees, it was determined that a “special” meeting of the Committee on State and Local Government be called for Friday, April 2, at 9:00 a.m. This meeting was not held in the regular committee meeting room, but was moved to a different location. New information may have been brought to light during a House committee meeting, regarding this subject matter, however, neither we, other Committee on State and Local Government members or the public had time be to informed or to prepare for this meeting.
Additionally, even though the Chair determined that there would only be an executive session on Substitute House Bill No. 1189, several amendments were prepared and were the subject of debate. There was no waiver of the five day rule and there was no notice to proponents and particularly opponents regarding this bill. There had been no public hearing on Substitute House Bill No. 1189, even though there were several amendments, including a striking amendment, offered and debated without public input.
SUBSTANTIVE OBJECTIONS: The bill, as amended, (see S AMS SLG S2516.1) allows the Seattle City Council Members to serve as Municipal Park Board Members, in an ex-officio capacity, not in their capacity as City Council Members. This allows Council Members to act outside the parameters of their city charter.
The bill allows a “special” election to create a Metropolitan Park District. Because of the creation of a new taxing entity, this matter should only be submitted at a general election where the voter turnout is considerably greater.
The bill would allow an automatic property tax levy commensurate with the formation of the district. Following public discussion before the newly formed district commission, there should be a separate election to determine the amount of funding to be made available.
The bill permits the “district” to use the power of eminent domain and condemnation for lands outside of the territorial boundaries of the park district. This may not have been a problem when there was only one such district in the state, but to allow the city of Seattle to infringe upon the territory of King County or any other county or city, may create “undetermined and unexamined problems.”
The bill allows the district to establish, maintain, manage and improve property they do not own. Such powers should be limited to the properties the district owns.
cc: Senator Patterson, Chair, State and Local Government Committee
Eugene Green, Staff Coordinator
MOTION
At 4:21 p.m., on motion of Senator Spanel, the Senate adjourned until 9:30 a.m., Monday, April 5, 1999.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
TONY M. COOK, Secretary of the Senate