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TWENTY FOURTH DAY
MORNING SESSION
House Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, February 2, 2000
The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Speaker Ballard. The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present.
The flag was escorted to the rostrum by a Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, Pages Daniel Joyce and Kristen Dormaier. Prayer was offered by Pastor Gene Turner, Evergreen Christian Center, Olympia.
Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.
Speaker Ballard: "I wish to speak briefly about the incredible tragedy that happened with Alaska Airline's Flight 261. As we watch the events on television and as our hearts hurt with and for these people, it brings anew meaning when we have so many that are part of a company that is from the State of Washington and the employees that many know personally. It is hard to describe the feelings in watching the newscasts and watching the hope; even last night they were looking for survivors. Then to hear the reports of what was going on in the airplane with the pilots knowing they have a problem, and to follow the comments that were made and then try to imagine what was going on in the minds of the people that were directly involved and then suddenly we have this tragedy where so many people lost so much. It affects no only all of us, I think specifically of another Alaska Airlines pilot who was flying in the area and who observed this tragedy as it happened. Think what was going on in that individual's mind. Alaska Airlines is like a big family from what I can understand. That family has lost many of its members. Many of the people who were also involved reach out across the State of Washington and certainly reach out into this institution. I would like to make some comments specifically to any individual and the lost of another individual's children from the tragedy.
Every year over half a million visitors come to the State Capitol. Those visitors return to the schools and communities to share their experiences and talk about what they learned. Much of the time, the only State official those visitors will speak with in-depth while they are here is the tour guide who will describe for them who we are and what we do. To our visitors, our guides become the face of State Government -- and their experiences during their visit shape the opinion of government they will share back home. Our guides -- many of whom are volunteers -- play a critical roles as civic educators.
And none set a high standard than Don Shaw. Don was an educator, a friend, a warm and caring man, and a cherished member not only of his family at home -- his six children and thirteen grandchildren -- but also of his family here.
To Don's colleagues here this morning: Thank you for what you do for those who travel here to learn about state government. Thank you for what you do for all the school children. Thank you especially for what you do for us. Please, in the difficulty days to come, treat Don's legacy as an inspiration. Remember the good times. Remember the glow of Don's smile.
To Don's family and all those who lost loved ones in the tragic accident -- including Senate employee Jim Bousche, who lost his son and daughter-in-law -- please accept our sympathy. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you."
Representative Keiser: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As you know the 33rd District is home to SeaTac Airport. It is home to many of the people who have suffered so greatly. I would like to have a few moments of silence to consider the hurt, the pain, the tragedy that so many of our constituents, so many of our citizens are suffering."
Representative Schindler: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My daughter, Kathy is an employee of Alaska Airlines. She was stationed in Spokane and now in San Diego. Thankfully she was not on that flight. She has often said to me that Alaska is family. And because she has been stationed in two different ends of the Seattle SeaTac area, she has known many of the people who were on that flight. So she sends her condolences through me and joins with the rest of the Legislature in saying how sorry she is."
MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE
February 1, 2000
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed:
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 3077,
and the same is herewith transmitted.
Tony M. Cook, Secretary
February 1, 2000
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed:
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5607,
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5665,
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5667,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Tony M. Cook, Secretary
INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING
HB 3112 by Representative H. Sommers
AN ACT Relating to reasonable offset for use of a motorcycle under the Lemon Law; and amending RCW 19.118.021.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 3113 by Representatives Fisher, Radcliff, O'Brien and Ogden
AN ACT Relating to the transportation improvement financing act; amending RCW 82.03.130, 84.52.043, 84.52.065, 84.52.067, 39.92.030, 43.21C.065, 58.17.110, and 82.02.050; adding a new section to chapter 84.55 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 81 RCW; creating a new section; 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 3114 by Representatives Veloria and Santos
AN ACT Relating to physical therapist assistants; amending RCW 18.74.010, 18.74.020, 18.74.040, 18.74.060, 18.74.070, 18.74.090, and 18.74.120; and adding new sections to chapter 18.74 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
HB 3115 by Representatives Veloria and Dunn
AN ACT Relating to requiring a percentage of affordable seats in a baseball stadium; and amending RCW 82.14.360.
Referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing & Trade.
HJR 4219 by Representatives Fisher, Radcliff, O'Brien and Ogden
Amending the Constitution to allow transportation improvements.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SSB 5607 by Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care (originally sponsored by Senators Thibaudeau, Wojahn, Fraser, Franklin, Sellar, Prentice, Deccio, Winsley, Rasmussen, Kohl-Welles and Costa)
Permitting retired and disabled employees to obtain health insurance.
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
SB 5664 by Senators Costa, Long, Kline, Hargrove, Thibaudeau, Wojahn, Franklin and Jacobsen
Renaming, with regard to adult and juvenile offenders, "community service" as "community restitution."
Referred to Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections.
ESB 5665 by Senators Costa, Honeyford, Hargrove, Kline, Heavey, McCaslin and Long
Authorizing vacation of records of convictions for misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
ESB 5667 by Senators West and Heavey
Increasing the number of untaxed complimentary tickets available for boxing, kickboxing, martial arts, and wrestling.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
There being no objection, the bills and resolutions 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 31, 2000
HB 2330 Prime Sponsor, Representative McMorris: Allowing liquor revolving fund disbursements to the death investigations account. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Huff, Republican Co-Chair; H. Sommers, Democratic Co-Chair; Barlean, Republican Vice Chair; Doumit, Democratic Vice Chair; D. Schmidt, Republican Vice Chair; Alexander; Benson; Boldt; Cody; Crouse; Gombosky; Grant; Kagi; Keiser; Kenney; Kessler; Lambert; Linville; Lisk; Mastin; McIntire; Mulliken; Parlette; Regala; Rockefeller; Ruderman; Sullivan; Tokuda and Wensman.
Voting yea: Representatives Huff, H. Sommers, Barlean, Doumit, Schmidt, Alexander, Benson, Boldt, Clements, Cody, Crouse, Gombosky, Grant, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Lambert, Linville, Lisk, Mastin, McIntire, McMorris, Mulliken, Parlette, Regala, Rockefeller, Ruderman, Sullivan, Sump, Tokuda and Wensman.
Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.
January 31, 2000
HB 2344 Prime Sponsor, Representative Huff: Authorizing the caseload forecast council to forecast community corrections caseloads. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Huff, Republican Co-Chair; H. Sommers, Democratic Co-Chair; Barlean, Republican Vice Chair; Doumit, Democratic Vice Chair; D. Schmidt, Republican Vice Chair; Alexander; Benson; Boldt; Cody; Crouse; Gombosky; Grant; Kagi; Keiser; Kenney; Kessler; Lambert; Linville; Lisk; Mastin; McIntire; Mulliken; Parlette; Regala; Rockefeller; Ruderman; Sullivan; Tokuda and Wensman.
Voting yea: Representatives Huff, H. Sommers, Barlean, Doumit, Schmidt, Alexander, Benson, Boldt, Clements, Cody, Crouse, Gombosky, Grant, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Lambert, Linville, Lisk, Mastin, McIntire, McMorris, Mulliken, Parlette, Regala, Rockefeller, Ruderman, Sullivan, Sump, Tokuda and Wensman.
Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.
January 31, 2000
HB 2396 Prime Sponsor, Representative Mulliken: Modifying provisions that exempt certain municipal officers from the prohibitions on beneficial interests in contracts. Reported by Committee on Local Government
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Mulliken, Republican Co-Chair; Scott, Democratic Co-Chair; Doumit, Democratic Vice Chair; Mielke, Republican Vice Chair; Edwards; Ericksen; Fisher and Fortunato.
Voting yea: Representatives Mulliken, Scott, Doumit, Mielke, Edwards, Ericksen, Fisher and Fortunato.
Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.
January 31, 2000
HB 2397 Prime Sponsor, Representative Scott: Revising provisions relating to local government fiscal notes. Reported by Committee on Local Government
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Mulliken, Republican Co-Chair; Scott, Democratic Co-Chair; Doumit, Democratic Vice Chair; Mielke, Republican Vice Chair; Edwards; Ericksen; Fisher and Fortunato.
Voting yea: Representatives Mulliken, Scott, Doumit, Mielke, Edwards, Ericksen, Fisher and Fortunato.
Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.
January 27, 2000
HB 2418 Prime Sponsor, Representative Woods: Establishing a World War II oral history project. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Quall, Democratic Co-Chair; Talcott, Republican Co-Chair; Haigh, Democratic Vice Chair; Schindler, Republican Vice Chair; Carlson; Cox; Keiser; Rockefeller; Santos; D. Schmidt; Stensen; Thomas and Wensman.
Voting yea: Representatives Quall, Talcott, Haigh, Schindler, Carlson, Cox, Keiser, Rockefeller, Santos, Schmidt, Stensen, Thomas and Wensman.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
January 31, 2000
HB 2561 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rockefeller: Authorizing the preservation and development of national historic towns outside of urban growth areas. Reported by Committee on Local Government
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Mulliken, Republican Co-Chair; Scott, Democratic Co-Chair; Doumit, Democratic Vice Chair; Mielke, Republican Vice Chair; Edwards; Ericksen; Fisher and Fortunato.
Voting yea: Representatives Mulliken, Scott, Doumit, Mielke, Edwards, Ericksen, Fisher and Fortunato.
Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.
January 31, 2000
HB 2572 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pennington: Defining "motorcycle helmet." Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Fisher, Democratic Co-Chair; 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; Hatfield; Hurst; Lovick; McDonald; Mielke; Morris; Ogden; Pflug; Radcliff; Romero; Schindler; Schual-Berke; Scott; Skinner; Wood and Woods.
Voting yea: Representatives Fisher, Mitchell, Cooper, Edwards, Ericksen, Hankins, Buck, G. Chandler, Fortunato, Haigh, Hatfield, Hurst, Lovick, McDonald, Mielke, Ogden, Pflug, Radcliff, Romero, Schindler, Scott, Skinner, Wood and Woods.
Excused: Representatives DeBolt, Morris, Murray and Schual-Berke.
Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.
January 31, 2000
HB 2684 Prime Sponsor, Representative D. Sommers: Clarifying what records are available to the department of social and health services. Reported by Committee on Children & Family Services
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives D. Sommers, Republican Co-Chair; Tokuda, Democratic Co-Chair; Kagi, Democratic Vice Chair; Campbell; Dickerson; Eickmeyer; Kastama and Pflug.
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representative Boldt, Republican Vice Chair.
Voting yea: Representatives D. Sommers, Tokuda, Kagi, Campbell, Dickerson, Eickmeyer, Kastama and Pflug.
Voting nay: Representatives Boldt and Carrell.
Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.
January 31, 2000
HB 2686 Prime Sponsor, Representative Tokuda: Updating definitions of income and resources. Reported by Committee on Children & Family Services
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives D. Sommers, Republican Co-Chair; Tokuda, Democratic Co-Chair; Boldt, Republican Vice Chair; Kagi, Democratic Vice Chair; Campbell; Dickerson; Eickmeyer; Kastama and Pflug.
Voting yea: Representatives D. Sommers, Tokuda, Boldt, Kagi, Campbell, Carrell, Dickerson, Eickmeyer, Kastama and Pflug.
Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.
January 31, 2000
HB 2807 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Authorizing blended funding projects for youth. Reported by Committee on Children & Family Services
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives D. Sommers, Republican Co-Chair; Tokuda, Democratic Co-Chair; Boldt, Republican Vice Chair; Kagi, Democratic Vice Chair; Campbell; Dickerson; Eickmeyer; Kastama and Pflug.
Voting yea: Representatives D. Sommers, Tokuda, Kagi, Campbell, Dickerson, Eickmeyer, Kastama and Pflug.
Voting nay: Representative(s) Boldt and Carrell.
Passed to Rules Committee for Second Reading.
January 31, 2000
HB 2864 Prime Sponsor, Representative Skinner: Funding traffic safety improvements. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Fisher, Democratic Co-Chair; Mitchell, Republican Co-Chair; Cooper, Democratic 1st Vice Chair; Edwards, Democratic 2nd Vice Chair; Hankins, Republican Vice Chair; Buck; G. Chandler; Haigh; Hatfield; Hurst; Lovick; McDonald; Morris; Murray; Ogden; Pflug; Radcliff; Romero; Schual-Berke; Scott; Skinner and Wood.
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Ericksen, Republican Vice Chair; DeBolt; Fortunato; Schindler and Woods.
Voting yea: Representatives Fisher, Mitchell, Cooper, Edwards, Hankins, Buck, G. Chandler, Haigh, Hatfield, Hurst, Lovick, McDonald, Morris, Ogden, Pflug, Radcliff, Romero, Schual-Berke, Scott, Skinner and Wood.
Voting nay: Representatives Ericksen, DeBolt, Fortunato, Mielke, Schindler and Woods.
Excused: Representative Murray.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
There being no objection, the bills listed on the day's committee reports under the fifth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.
RESOLUTIONS
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2000-4729, by Representatives McDonald, Regala, Woods, Talcott, Quall, Dunn, Carrell, Cox, Wolfe, Wensman, Carlson, D. Schmidt, Thomas, Hatfield, Hankins, Pflug and Fortunato
WHEREAS, Explorer Search and Rescue is a youth organization, affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America as a venturing program where youth fourteen years of age and older are trained in the art of wilderness search and rescue; and
WHEREAS, Explorer Search and Rescue recruits and trains nearly three hundred members each year and well over ten thousand youth have gone through this training since 1956; and
WHEREAS, Explorer Search and Rescue units currently have membership in eight counties throughout the state including, King County - 251 members; Kitsap County - 107 members; Mason County - 15 members; Pierce County - 240 members; Skagit County - 57 members; Spokane County - 30 members; Thurston County - 56 members; and Whatcom County - 32 members; and
WHEREAS, Explorer Search and Rescue provides valuable community service during disasters and supports community events such as parades and celebrations; and
WHEREAS, Explorer Search and Rescue helps develop self-confidence and maturity in youth who complete the training and remain active in the program; and
WHEREAS, Explorer Search and Rescue responds to over one hundred fifty missions each year as a member of the emergency management division in Washington state;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor both the adults and the youth of our state who have committed their time to the Explorer Search and Rescue organization; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Co-Chief Clerks of the House of Representatives to the Explorer Search and Rescue units in King, Kitsap, Mason, Pierce, Skagit, Spokane, Thurston, and Whatcom Counties.
Representative McDonald moved adoption of the resolution.
Representatives McDonald, Regala and Wolfe spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.
House Resolution No. 2000-4729 was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2000-4736, by Representatives Cody, Parlette, Veloria, Kenney, Grant, Lambert, Murray, Constantine, Clements, Wensman, D. Schmidt, Thomas, Mulliken, Edmonds, Regala, Hankins, Dunn, Skinner and Santos
WHEREAS, There are twenty-two nonprofit community and migrant health centers in Washington with clinics located in seventy-seven communities serving over 254,606 people; over 302,029 medical and 331,593 dental visits are provided to uninsured individuals; and the health centers operate more than seventy-seven medical centers and more than forty-eight dental clinics across the state, from the northeast corner to Pacific coast towns; and
WHEREAS, All of the health centers provide access to quality services while removing economic, cultural, geographic, and other barriers to adequate health care; and
WHEREAS, All community and migrant health centers serve uninsured clients on a sliding fee scale that reflects a person's ability to pay for services; and
WHEREAS, Health centers are governed by community-based boards of directors that represent the patients they serve; and
WHEREAS, Health centers in Washington help control costs for health services by reducing inappropriate use of emergency room services and help lower hospital admissions while providing higher childhood immunizations and health education; and
WHEREAS, The services of all Washington community health centers contribute to the safety net and the community, which helps many families;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the state of Washington commend and honor the commitment and contributions of health centers to the economic and physical health of the community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Co-Chief Clerks of the House of Representatives to the community and migrant health centers of Washington state.
Representative Cody moved adoption of the resolution.
Representative Cody spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.
House Resolution No. 2000-4736 was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2000-4735, by Representatives Schual-Berke, Keiser, Santos, Kenney, Edmonds, Conway, Veloria, Linville, Regala, Haigh, Anderson, Rockefeller, Cox, Clements, Talcott, Carlson, Quall, Edwards, Morris, Wensman, D. Schmidt, Thomas, Hankins, Pflug, Fortunato, Dunn and Skinner
WHEREAS, Every child is unique and deserves a stimulating and challenging education regardless of ability; and
WHEREAS, Our state's diverse student population includes academically gifted boys and girls from every region and from all ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, Gifted children are unusually swift and efficient learners in their areas of strength and therefore require in those domains a different pace, depth, and level of education than is ordinarily provided at their age; and
WHEREAS, Being gifted does not automatically make these children better students, however, gifted students learn faster and in different ways than typical students, causing special educational needs; and
WHEREAS, Only in conjunction with appropriate school challenges can gifted children realize their enormous potential contribution to our society and its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor gifted students throughout the state, their parents, and their teachers; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Co-Chief Clerks of the House of Representatives to the Center for the Study of Capable Youth, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction's Gifted Advisory Committee, and the National Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Representative Schual-Berke moved adoption of the resolution.
Representatives Schual-Berke, Lisk, Rockefeller and Clements spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.
House Resolution No. 2000-4735 was adopted.
SIGNED BY THE SPEAKERS
The Speakers signed:
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 3077,
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eighth order of business.
There being no objection, House Bill No. 3073 was referred from the Committee on Natural Resources to the Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.
MOTION
On motion of Representative Lisk, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 3, 2000, the 25th Legislative Day.
TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk CLYDE BALLARD, Speaker
CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Chief Clerk FRANK CHOPP, Speaker