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SEVENTEENTH DAY

MORNING SESSION

House Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, January 26, 2000

The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Speaker Chopp. The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present.

The flag was escorted to the rostrum by the Washinton National Guard Combined Color Guard. The National Anthem was sung by Staff Sergeant Marvin Shields, Air National Guard, Tacoma. The prayer was offered by Chaplain Richard Flath, Washington Army National Guard and Pastor at Zion Lutheran Church, Snohomish.

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

RESOLUTIONS

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2000-4726, by Representatives D. Schmidt, Sullivan, Benson, Carrell, Pennington, Talcott, Sump, Buck, Skinner, Fortunato, G. Chandler, Alexander, Mulliken, Barlean, Carlson, McDonald, Woods, Ballasiotes, D. Sommers, Campbell, B. Chandler, Dunn, Cairnes, Huff, Esser, Ericksen, Constantine, Kessler, Hurst, Pflug, Hankins, Romero, Morris, Thomas, Wensman, Kagi, Edmonds, Lovick, Conway, Hatfield and Tokuda

WHEREAS, Over eight thousand men and women of the Washington National Guard continue to serve the country as a key part of our national defense; and

WHEREAS, These citizen soldiers who reside in every legislative district throughout Washington volunteer their time and personal efforts to serve the needs of the people of Washington State; and

WHEREAS, The Guard is assisting local communities with their health needs through Operation Guardcare, a program under which medical personnel give care to medically underserved areas through inoculations and wellness services; and

WHEREAS, The Guard is active in promoting positive activities for the youth of our state through active involvement in the DARE program, drug demand reduction presentations at local schools, and Camp Minuteman, a motivational summer youth experience at Camp Murray; and

WHEREAS, The Guard makes a major contribution to our state's war on drugs by providing soldiers and equipment in support of local law enforcement through thirty-five different agencies. These counterdrug support efforts by our men and women last year contributed to many drug-related arrests, and seizures and destruction of millions of dollars of illegal drugs; and

WHEREAS, The Guard continues its high priority support for local communities by opening armories for public use for classes, food banks, and community and youth activities. The Guard also answered numerous calls for assistance from local communities for missions varying from traditional color guards to hauling food in support of anti-hunger initiatives; and

WHEREAS, The Guard every year adds another chapter in its history as an essential part of our state's ability to protect lives and property in both civil and natural disasters;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives express its appreciation to the families and employers of our Guard soldiers and airpersons for their support without which the Guard's mission could not be successful; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives specifically and particularly recognize the value of a strong Washington National Guard to the economy and well-being of this state, both through the occasional performance of its state disaster relief mission, and through the ongoing benefit to local communities by the presence of productively employed, drug-free, and efficiently trained Guard units and the armories that house them; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Co-Chief Clerks of the House of Representatives to the Adjutant General of the Washington National Guard, the Governor of the State of Washington, the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the President of the United States.

Representative Schmidt moved adoption of the resolution.

Representatives Schmidt, Sullivan, D. Sommers, Haigh, Talcott, Benson, Carrell, Miloscia, Skinner, Morris, Clements, Van Luven and Lambert spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.

House Resolution No. 99-4726 was adopted.

Speaker Chopp asked the Chamber to acknowledge members of the Washington National Guard and former House of Representatives member, Phillip Dyer.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2000-4727, by Representatives Skinner, Wensman, Thomas, Dunn and Pflug

WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State Legislature to recognize and honor the contributions of individuals and organizations that reflect standards of excellence that enhance the well-being and quality of life of the citizens of the state of Washington; and

WHEREAS, Toastmasters International is a leading movement in making effective oral communication a national and international reality for all persons; and

WHEREAS, Toastmasters International, through its member Toastmaster Clubs, helps men and women of all ages learn the arts of speaking, listening, and thinking, vital skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership potential, foster human understanding, and contribute to the betterment of all mankind; and

WHEREAS, Toastmasters International, through its member Toastmaster Clubs, provides a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop the communication and leadership skills which foster self-confidence and personal growth; and

WHEREAS, Toastmasters International member Toastmaster Clubs usually meet each week for one to two hours and usually contain three main elements: Prepared speeches, impromptu speeches, and evaluations of speeches, providing feedback on the positive aspects of the speeches and friendly suggestions for improvement; and

WHEREAS, Toastmasters International, through its member Toastmaster Clubs, benefits individuals, companies, communities, and countries by providing potential leaders in all walks of life the skills, discipline, and confidence needed to succeed; and

WHEREAS, Toastmasters International currently has over eight thousand member Toastmaster Clubs world-wide made up of approximately one hundred seventy thousand members with over three thousand four hundred members in the state of Washington, and is growing by approximately two hundred fifty new members world-wide each day;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor the Toastmasters International and its member Toastmaster Clubs for the contributions they have provided the citizens of this state; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the week of January 31, 2000, through February 6, 2000, be recognized as Toastmaster Week, and that all persons be encouraged to participate in the beneficial programs Toastmasters International provides through its member Toastmaster Clubs; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Co-Chief Clerks of the House of Representatives to Steven J. Kennedy, Public Relations Officer, Toastmasters International, District Two of the state of Washington.

House Resolution No. 2000-4727 was adopted.

INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING

HB 2821 by Representatives Clements and Skinner

AN ACT Relating to reducing the state property tax; amending RCW 43.135.045, 84.52.043, and 84.52.065; adding a new section to chapter 84.55 RCW; and providing an expiration date.

Held on first reading from January 21, 2000.

HB 2827 by Representatives Fisher, Romero, Edwards, O'Brien, Murray, Ogden, McIntire, Haigh, Veloria and Wood; by request of Governor Locke

AN ACT Relating to authorizing a local option sales and use tax for transit under chapters 35.58, 36.57, and 36.57A RCW for fiscal year 2001; adding a new section to chapter 82.14 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an effective date.

Held on first reading from January 21, 2000.

HB 2936 by Representative Cairnes and Fortunato

AN ACT Relating to allowing voters of a regional transportation authority to reaffirm their prior vote to approve taxes to finance regional transit.

Held on first reading from January 24, 2000.

HB 2964 by Representatives H. Sommers, Fisher, Radcliff, D. Schmidt, Cooper, McIntire, Kessler, Murray, Kagi, Constantine, Kenney, Edmonds, Cody, Dickerson, Edwards, Scott, Regala, Tokuda and Keiser

AN ACT Relating to a sales and use tax for regional transit authorities; adding a new section to chapter 82.14 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date.

Held on first reading from January 25, 2000.

HB 2980 by Representatives Lovick, Radcliff, Dunshee, D. Schmidt, Thomas and Scott

AN ACT Relating to tax exemptions for public transportation systems; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 82.16 RCW.

Held on first reading from January 25, 2000.

HB 2991 by Representatives Dunshee, McIntire, Stensen, Regala, Rockefeller and Keiser

AN ACT Relating to sales and use taxes to support state parks; amending RCW 82.08.020; adding a new section to chapter 43.135 RCW; providing an effective date; and providing for submission of this act to vote of the people.

Held on first reading from January 25, 2000.

HB 3023 by Representatives Radcliff and Mitchell

AN ACT Relating to the transportation infrastructure financing act; amending RCW 82.03.130; adding a new section to chapter 84.55 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 47 RCW; and repealing RCW 39.88.010, 39.88.020, 39.88.030, 39.88.040, 39.88.050, 39.88.060, 39.88.070, 39.88.080, 39.88.090, 39.88.100, 39.88.110, 39.88.120, 39.88.130, 39.88.900, 39.88.905, 39.88.910, 39.88.915, and 84.55.080.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 3024 by Representatives Mitchell, Fisher, Buck, Haigh, G. Chandler, Hurst, Radcliff, Ogden, Fortunato and Wood

AN ACT Relating to wetland preservation; and adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 3025 by Representatives Mitchell, Fisher, Radcliff, Linville and Wood

AN ACT Relating to environmental permitting; and adding a new section to Title 81 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 3026 by Representatives Murray, Ogden, Regala, Santos and McIntire

AN ACT Relating to the creation of a task force to review the death penalty; adding a new section to chapter 10.95 RCW; making appropriations; and providing an expiration date.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 3027 by Representatives Murray, Gombosky, Ogden, Kagi, Santos, Veloria and McIntire

AN ACT Relating to the installation of baby changing devices in public facilities; adding a new section to chapter 19.27 RCW; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 3028 by Representatives Mastin and Grant

AN ACT Relating to a program for the recovery of fish runs listed under the federal endangered species act; adding a new section to chapter 75.46 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date.

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 3029 by Representatives Mastin, Barlean, Regala, Grant, Santos, Crouse, McMorris, Boldt, Kessler, Anderson, Cox, Lambert, D. Sommers, Van Luven and Mitchell

AN ACT Relating to contracting for family development services; adding a new section to chapter 43.31 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 74.12 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Children & Family Services.

HB 3030 by Representative Koster

AN ACT Relating to the disposal of state trust land near Darrington, Washington; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 3031 by Representatives Mulliken, Doumit and Hatfield

AN ACT Relating to integrating permitting for development on shorelines not of state-wide significance into the growth management act; and amending RCW 90.58.180, 90.58.140, and 36.70A.030.

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 3032 by Representative Mulliken

AN ACT Relating to annexations by less than county-wide port districts in areas having no registered voters; and amending RCW 53.04.150.

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 3033 by Representatives Alexander, D. Schmidt, Veloria, Van Luven, Dunn, Campbell, Fortunato, Edwards, Haigh, Skinner and Woods

AN ACT Relating to termination of rental agreements by members of the armed forces; and amending RCW 59.18.200.

Referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing & Trade.

HB 3034 by Representatives Kenney, McIntire, Rockefeller, Cox, Van Luven, Keiser, Constantine, Edmonds, Edwards, Kagi, Haigh and Santos

AN ACT Relating to foreign language instruction; and creating new sections.

Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 3035 by Representatives D. Schmidt and Romero; by request of Washington State Patrol

AN ACT Relating to fire sprinkler systems; and amending RCW 18.160.030 and 18.160.040.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 3036 by Representatives D. Schmidt and Romero; by request of Washington State Patrol

AN ACT Relating to submission of unidentified persons information; and amending RCW 68.50.330.

Referred to Committee on State Government.

HB 3037 by Representatives Romero and D. Schmidt; by request of Washington State Patrol

AN ACT Relating to missing persons record retention policies; and amending RCW 68.50.320.

Referred to Committee on State Government.

HB 3038 by Representatives Radcliff, Carlson, DeBolt, D. Schmidt, Schoesler, Thomas, Parlette and Koster

AN ACT Relating to the performance pay incentive plan for exceptional teachers; amending RCW 28A.400.200, 28A.405.100, 28A.415.010, 28A.300.130, and 41.32.010; adding a new section to chapter 28A.400 RCW; creating new sections; and providing an expiration date.

Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 3039 by Representative Conway

AN ACT Relating to the inclusion of the value of employer-provided health insurance in the calculation of an injured worker's wage at time of injury; and amending RCW 51.08.178.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 3040 by Representatives Ogden, Fisher, Mitchell and Hatfield

AN ACT Relating to riding on roadways and bicycle paths; and amending RCW 46.61.770.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 3041 by Representatives Linville and G. Chandler

AN ACT Relating to clarifying state agency responsibility for cleaning up contaminated sediments; amending RCW 79.90.465; adding new sections to chapter 79.90 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.

HB 3042 by Representatives D. Schmidt and Romero; by request of State Treasurer

AN ACT Relating to the appointment of personnel for the office of the state treasurer; and amending RCW 43.08.120.

Referred to Committee on State Government.

HB 3043 by Representative H. Sommers; by request of Office of Financial Management

AN ACT Relating to account transfers by the state treasurer; adding a new section to chapter 43.08 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 3044 by Representatives Woods, Radcliff and Schoesler

AN ACT Relating to information on students; amending RCW 28A.225.330 and 13.04.155; and adding a new section to chapter 28A.320 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 3045 by Representatives Wood and Clements

AN ACT Relating to class 1 racing licenses; and amending RCW 67.16.200.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 3046 by Representatives Talcott, Keiser, Quall, DeBolt, D. Schmidt, Schoesler and Thomas

AN ACT Relating to the creation of a pilot program for teachers to increase student achievement through their instructional leadership; adding new sections to chapter 28A.405 RCW; creating a new section; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 3047 by Representatives Stensen, Carlson, Ogden, Regala, Anderson, Murray, Kenney, Constantine, Edmonds and Santos

AN ACT Relating to school district levies; and amending RCW 84.52.053.

Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 3048 by Representatives D. Schmidt and Romero; by request of Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development

AN ACT Relating to correcting obsolete references to the department of community, trade, and economic development; amending RCW 19.27.150, 19.27.097, 19.27.190, 27.34.310, 28A.300.160, 28B.06.030, 34.05.330, 35.02.260, 35.21.300, 35.21.687, 35.21.779, 36.34.137, 39.44.210, 39.44.230, 43.19.1920, 43.19.19201, 43.20A.037, 43.22.495, 43.70.530, 43.70.540, 43.79.201, 43.133.030, 43.133.050, 43.150.040, 43.280.011, 43.280.070, 43.310.020, 43.330.125, 43.330.135, 47.12.064, 47.50.090, 47.76.230, 53.36.030, 59.24.020, 59.24.050, 59.24.060, 66.08.195, 66.08.198, 67.38.070, 68.60.030, 70.05.125, 70.95.260, 70.95.265, 70.95.810, 70.105.020, 72.09.055, 72.65.210, 74.08A.010, 74.14B.060, 79A.30.050, 79A.50.100, 84.36.560, 88.02.053, 90.03.247, 19.27A.020, 19.29A.010, 28B.38.020, 28B.38.050, 43.17.065, 43.20A.750, 43.31.805, 43.63A.230, 43.88.093, 50.38.030, 67.28.8001, 43.06.115, 43.21J.030, 43.157.010, 43.157.030, 46.16.340, 43.220.070, 90.56.100, and 90.56.280; reenacting and amending RCW 43.105.020; reenacting RCW 48.50.040; creating new sections; decodifying RCW 35.22.660, 35.22.680, 35A.63.149, 35A.63.210, 36.32.520, 36.32.560, 36.70.675, 36.70.755, 70.95H.005, 70.95H.007, 70.95H.010, 70.95H.030, 70.95H.040, 70.95H.050, 70.95H.800, 70.95H.900, and 70.95H.901; repealing RCW 43.31.409, 43.168.010, 43.168.055, 43.168.060, 43.168.070, 43.168.090, 43.168.100, 43.168.110, 43.168.120, 43.168.130, 43.168.140, 43.168.150, and 43.168.900; and providing a contingent effective date.

Referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing & Trade.

HB 3049 by Representatives Dunshee, Scott, Esser, Van Luven, Veloria, Santos, D. Schmidt, Romero and Miloscia

AN ACT Relating to citizen participation in the discussion of public issues; adding new sections to chapter 43.63A RCW; and providing an expiration date.

Referred to Committee on State Government.

HB 3050 by Representatives Fisher and Edwards

AN ACT Relating to a review of Interstate 90 interchanges; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 3051 by Representatives Fisher, Haigh, Wood, Ogden, Edwards, Rockefeller and McIntire

AN ACT Relating to local transportation funding; amending RCW 82.80.020, 82.80.080, 84.52.010, 84.52.120, 82.36.440, 82.38.280, 35.21.710, 82.80.010, 82.80.030, and 82.14.045; adding new sections to chapter 82.80 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 35 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an effective date.

Held on first reading.

HB 3052 by Representative Miloscia

AN ACT Relating to thresholds for utilizing design-build procedures under alternative public works contracting procedures; and amending RCW 39.10.020 and 39.10.050.

Referred to Committee on State Government.

HB 3053 by Representatives Edmonds, Miloscia, Campbell and Dunshee

AN ACT Relating to the regulation of geologists; adding a new chapter to Title 18 RCW; prescribing penalties; providing effective dates; and providing for submission of a certain section of this act to a vote of the people.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 3054 by Representatives Ruderman, Lambert, Edwards and Rockefeller

AN ACT Relating to public records; and reenacting and amending RCW 42.17.310.

Referred to Committee on State Government.

HB 3055 by Representatives Doumit and Ogden

AN ACT Relating to enhanced 911 excise taxes; amending RCW 38.52.010, 38.52.530, 38.52.540, 82.14B.020, 82.14B.030, 82.14B.040, 82.14B.042, 82.14B.061, and 82.14B.200; reenacting and amending RCW 43.84.092; adding new sections to chapter 38.52 RCW; creating a new section; providing effective dates; providing an expiration date; and providing for submission of this act to a vote of the people.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 3056 by Representatives Linville and G. Chandler

AN ACT Relating to water pollution control; amending RCW 90.48.010, 90.48.020, 90.82.060, and 90.82.090; adding new sections to chapter 90.48 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 90.82 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.

HB 3057 by Representatives Koster and Schindler

AN ACT Relating to equalization of setbacks enacted by local governments under the authority of the growth management act or the shoreline management act; and amending RCW 90.58.100 and 36.70A.172.

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 3058 by Representatives Schindler, Fortunato, Mielke and Esser

AN ACT Relating to transportation congestion reduction; amending RCW 43.17.020, 47.01.021, 47.01.031, 47.01.041, 47.01.071, and 47.01.250; reenacting and amending RCW 47.01.101; adding a new chapter to Title 47 RCW; creating a new section; repealing RCW 47.01.051, 47.01.061, 47.05.010, 47.05.021, 47.05.030, 47.05.035, 47.05.051, and 47.05.090; and providing effective dates.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 3059 by Representatives G. Chandler, Cooper, Hatfield and D. Schmidt

AN ACT Relating to training fires; and adding a new section to chapter 70.94 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.

HB 3060 by Representatives Edwards, Barlean, Scott, Van Luven, G. Chandler, Regala, Quall, Esser, Ruderman, McDonald, Kenney, Edmonds, Fisher, McMorris, Veloria, Doumit, Wensman, Ogden, Dunn, Rockefeller and Santos

AN ACT Relating to a local real estate excise tax for maintenance and operations; amending RCW 82.46.010; and reenacting and amending RCW 82.46.035.

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 3061 by Representatives Lantz, Bush, Keiser, Campbell and Haigh

AN ACT Relating to public facility siting and planning; adding a new section to chapter 36.70A RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 3062 by Representatives Carrell, O'Brien, McDonald and Ballasiotes

AN ACT Relating to establishing qualifications to reckless endangerment involving certain weapons; amending RCW 9A.36.050; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 3063 by Representatives Conway and Clements

AN ACT Relating to zoning and licensing of gambling activities; and adding a new section to chapter 9.46 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 3064 by Representatives Conway and Clements

AN ACT Relating to zoning and licensing of gambling activities; amending RCW 9.46.295; and adding new sections to chapter 9.46 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 3065 by Representatives Gombosky, Carlson, Kenney, Radcliff, Edmonds, Wood, Santos and McIntire; by request of Lieutenant Governor

AN ACT Relating to increasing work-based training at state educational institutions; and creating new sections.

Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

HB 3066 by Representatives Esser, Edmonds, Koster, Ogden, Bush, O'Brien, Anderson, Cairnes, Cooper, Carrell, Kastama, Boldt, Reardon, D. Sommers, McIntire, Mielke, Miloscia, Dunn, Morris, Linville, Kagi and Santos

AN ACT Relating to creating the growth management infrastructure account; reenacting and amending RCW 43.84.092; adding a new section to chapter 36.70A RCW; creating a new section; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.

HB 3067 by Representatives Fisher, Mitchell, H. Sommers, Delvin, Hurst, Conway, Ogden, Lovick, Edwards, Rockefeller and McIntire; by request of Washington State Patrol

AN ACT Relating to service credit for a member of the Washington state patrol retirement system during paid leave of absence; adding a new section to chapter 43.43 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 3068 by Representatives Kessler, Hankins, Delvin, Mastin, Grant, Linville and G. Chandler

AN ACT Relating to exempting privatization contracts for the treatment of radioactive waste and hazardous substances from property taxes; and adding a new section to chapter 84.36 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

MOTION

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

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

January 24, 2000

HB 2580 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hurst: Authorizing changes to the VIN inspection program. Reported by Committee on Transportation

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

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representative Hatfield.

Voting yea: Representatives Fisher, Mitchell, Cooper, Ericksen, Hankins, Buck, G. Chandler, DeBolt, Fortunato, Haigh, Hurst, Lovick, McDonald, Mielke, Morris, Ogden, Pflug, Radcliff, Romero, Schindler, Scott, Skinner, Wood and Woods.

Voting nay: Representative Hatfield.

Excused: Representatives Edwards, Murray and Schual-Berke.

MOTION

On motion of Representative Kessler, the rules were suspended and House Bill No. 2580 was placed on the Second Reading calendar for January 27, 2000.

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

SECOND READING

MOTION

On motion of Representative Wolfe, Representatives Kastama, Dickerson and Schual-Berke were excused.

HOUSE BILL NO. 2337, by Representatives Ballasiotes, O'Brien, Cairnes, Kagi, B. Chandler, Lovick, Delvin, Carlson and Conway

Ordering implementation of a state-wide city and county jail booking and reporting system.

The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 2337 was substituted for House Bill No. 2337 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.

Substitute House Bill No. 2337 was read the second time.

Representative Ballasiotes moved the adoption of the following amendment (417):

On page 2, line 26, after "committee," insert "the judicial information system,"

Representatives Ballasiotes and O'Brien spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.

The amendment was adopted.

Representative Ballasiotes moved the adoption of the following amendment (418):

On page 4, after line 2, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. If the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs does not receive federal funding for purposes of this act by December 31, 2000, this act is null and void."

Correct the title.

Representatives Ballasiotes and O'Brien spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.

The amendment was adopted.

The bill was ordered engrossed.

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

Representatives Ballasiotes and O'Brien spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2337.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2337 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 95, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 3.

Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Radcliff, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Scott, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 95.

Excused: Representatives Dickerson, Kastama and Schual-Berke - 3.

Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2337, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.

HOUSE BILL NO. 2339, by Representatives O'Brien, Ballasiotes and Hurst; by request of Sentencing Guidelines Commission

Ranking the penalty for foreign protection order violations.

The bill was read the second time.

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

Representatives O'Brien and Ballasiotes spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of House Bill No. 2339.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2339 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 95, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 3.

Excused: Representatives Dickerson, Kastama and Schual-Berke - 3.

House Bill No. 2339, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.

There being no objection, the House deferred action on House Bill No. 2340, and the bill held its place on the Second Reading calendar.

HOUSE BILL NO. 2440, by Representatives Mitchell, Fisher, Hankins, Edwards, Cooper, Ruderman, Pflug, Wood and Hurst

Making driver licensing laws more understandable.

The bill was read the second time.

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

Representative Mitchell spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of House Bill No. 2440.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2440 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 95, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 3.

Excused: Representatives Dickerson, Kastama and Schual-Berke - 3.

House Bill No. 2440, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.

HOUSE BILL NO. 2464, by Representatives Fisher, Mitchell, Edwards, Hankins, Lovick, Kessler, Cody, Conway, Tokuda, Cooper, Wolfe, Van Luven, Ogden, Ruderman, Murray, Scott, Stensen, Edmonds, Wood and Hurst

Creating the multimodal transportation account.

The bill was read the second time.

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

Representative Fisher spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

Speaker Chopp stated the question before the House to be final passage of House Bill No. 2464.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2464 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 92, Nays - 3, Absent - 0, Excused - 3.

Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carlson, Carrell, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Constantine, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Doumit, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fortunato, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Huff, Hurst, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Koster, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Mastin, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Parlette, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Radcliff, Reardon, Regala, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Scott, Skinner, D. Sommers, H. Sommers, Stensen, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Thomas, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wensman, Wolfe, Wood, Woods, Mr. Speaker Ballard and Mr. Speaker Chopp - 92.

Voting nay: Representatives Boldt, Dunn and Mielke - 3.

Excused: Representatives Dickerson, Kastama and Schual-Berke - 3.

House Bill No. 2464, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.

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

There being no objection, House Bill No. 1636 was referred from the Rules Committee to the Committee on State Government, House Bill No. 2739 was referred from the Committee on Education to the Committee on Health Care, and House Bill No. 3018 was referred from the Committee on Education to the Committee on Capital Budget.

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

MOTION

On motion of Representative Kessler, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 27, 2000, the 18^th Legislative Day.

TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk CLYDE BALLARD, Speaker

CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Chief Clerk FRANK CHOPP, Speaker