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FORTY FIFTH DAY

MORNING SESSION

House Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, February 23, 2000

The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Speaker Pro Tempore Ogden. 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 Jared Moss and Laura Murahashi. Prayer was offered by Pastor Thomas Karwaki, Littlerock United Methodist Church.

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

WENATCHEE APPLE BLOSSOM COURT

The Speaker (Representative Ogden presiding) introduced the royal court for the Wenatchee Apple Blossom Apple Festival to the Chamber: Queen Chelsea Waliser, and Princesses Alison Brigleb and Mary Beth Brewer. Queen Chelsea addressed the body inviting all to attend the festivities.

SPEAKER'S PRIVILEGE

The Speaker (Representative Ogden presiding): "Having grown up in Wenatchee, I know what an important event this is. It really brings the total community together to do a family activity. We are always glad to welcome the Apple Blossom Court here to our Chambers. Thank you."

RESOLUTION

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2000-4758, by Representatives Delvin, Lovick, O'Brien, McDonald, Thomas, Koster, Ballasiotes, Wensman, Wolfe, Regala, Mastin, Haigh, Edwards, Morris, Dunn, Dickerson, Hurst, Tokuda, Esser, Gombosky, Rockefeller, Reardon, Cooper, Kenney, Anderson, Skinner, Radcliff, Clements, Barlean, Sump, Ericksen, Carlson, Parlette, Pflug, Benson, Lambert, Bush, Hatfield, Carrell, Woods, G. Chandler, Schoesler, Talcott, Kagi, Conway, Edmonds, Schmidt, Hankins, Fortunato, Huff

WHEREAS, Many men and women from Washington state have served and continue to serve their communities well as dedicated law enforcement officers; and

WHEREAS, The brave men and women of law enforcement frequently place their own safety at risk to help us all live in safer, healthier communities; and

WHEREAS, Under difficult circumstances, the honorable men and women of law enforcement valiantly put themselves on the line to protect both persons and property against the lawless acts of people bent on destruction and harm during the recent events surrounding the World Trade Organization conference in Seattle; and

WHEREAS, The men and women of law enforcement refused to concede the streets of Seattle to the efforts of some to trample on the rights of the guests, visitors, and residents of Seattle; and

WHEREAS, The outstanding men and women of law enforcement should be recognized for their courage in respecting the rule of law, maintaining the safety of the public, and proving their character and fortitude in taking a leadership role in keeping the peace;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives express its heartfelt appreciation to men and women of law enforcement for their dedicated service and their recent performance in ensuring the well-being of our citizens; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Co-Chief Clerks of the House of Representatives to each law enforcement agency that participated in Seattle during the World Trade Organization conference, including the Auburn Police Department, Bainbridge Island Police Department, Bonney Lake Police Department, Bothell Police Department, Brier Police Department, Buckley Police Department, Covington Police Department, Des Moines Police Department, Edmonds Police Department, Enumclaw Police Department, Everett Police Department, Federal Way Department of Public Safety, Gig Harbor Police Department, Issaquah Police Department, King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention, King County Sheriffs Office, Kirkland Police Department, Kitsap County Sheriffs Office, Lake Forest Park Police Department, Lake Stevens Police Department, Lynnwood Police Department, Marysville Police Department, Mercer Island Police Department, Mill Creek Police Department, Milton Police Department, Monroe Police Department, Mountlake Terrace Police Department, Mukilteo Police Department, Orting Police Department, Pierce County Sheriffs Department, Port of Seattle Police Department, Redmond Police Department, Renton Police Department, Seattle Police Department, Snohomish County Sheriffs Office, Snohomish Police Department, Sultan Police Department, Sumner Police Department, Tacoma Police Department, Tukwila Police Department, University of Washington Police Department, Washington State Department of Corrections, and the Washington State Patrol.

Representative Delvin moved adoption of the resolution.

Representatives Delvin, Lovick, O'Brien, McDonald, Van Luven, Hurst, Lambert and Cooper spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.

House Resolution No. 2000-4758 was adopted.

INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING

HB 3147 by Representatives Veloria and Campbell

AN ACT Relating to the Washington state trade representative; amending RCW 43.332.005 and 43.332.010; and adding a new section to chapter 43.332 RCW.

Held on 1^st Reading from February 21, 2000.

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

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

February 22, 2000

HCR 4428 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Creating a joint select committee on veterans and military affairs. Reported by Committee on State Government

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives McMorris, Republican Co-Chair; Romero, Democratic Co-Chair; Campbell, Republican Vice Chair; Miloscia, Democratic Vice Chair; Dunshee; Haigh; Lambert and D. Schmidt.

Voting yea: Representatives McMorris, Romero, Campbell, Miloscia, Dunshee, Haigh, Lambert and Schmidt.