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NINETEENTH DAY

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MORNING SESSION

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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Friday, January 28, 2000

      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 Finkbeiner, Long, McCaslin, McDonald, Sellar and Sheahan. On motion of Senator Deccio, Senators McCaslin and McDonald were excused. On motion of Senator Honeyford, Senators Finkbeiner, Long and Sheahan were excused.

      The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, consisting of Pages Megan Brown and Justin Camarata, presented the Colors. Reverend Mark Kelley, associate pastor of the Brush Prairie Baptist Church in Vancouver, and a guest of Senator Joseph Zarelli, 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

January 26, 2000

 

SB 5033             Prime Sponsor, Senator Winsley: Separating from public employees' retirement system plan 1. 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, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Long, McDonald, Rasmussen, Rossi, B. Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Thibaudeau, Winsley and Zarelli.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 26, 2000

 

SSB 5453           Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee on Transportation: Enhancing regional transportation planning. Reported by Committee on Transportation


      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Goings, Vice Chair; Benton, Costa, Eide, Heavey, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Sheahan, T. Sheldon, Shin and Swecker.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 26, 2000

 

SB 5571             Prime Sponsor, Senator Gardner: Compensating the state patrol for costs of recovering penalties for commercial vehicle violations. Reported by Committee on Transportation


      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Goings, Vice Chair; Benton, Costa, Eide, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Sheahan, T. Sheldon, Shin and Swecker.

 

MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Heavey.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 27, 2000

 

2ESB 5704         Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Authorizing adoption of rules to implement medical marijuana law. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5704 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Thibaudeau, Chair; Wojahn, Vice Chair; Costa, Franklin and Winsley.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 26, 2000

 

SB 6037             Prime Sponsor, Senator Shin: Rescinding a retirement allowance agreement. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means


      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Loveland, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Fairley, Fraser, Honeyford, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Long, McDonald, Rasmussen, Rossi, B. Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Thibaudeau, Winsley and Zarelli.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 26, 2000

 

SB 6117             Prime Sponsor, Senator McCaslin: Increasing penalties for persons who interfere with school activities. Reported by Committee on Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6117 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Bauer, Benton, Brown, Finkbeiner, Goings, Hochstatter, Rasmussen and Swecker.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 25, 2000

 

SB 6143             Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Modifying state lottery laws. Reported by Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions


      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Benton, Deccio, Gardner, Hale and Heavey.

 

MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator T. Sheldon.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 25, 2000

 

SB 6145             Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Allowing criminal history records to be sent to the Washington state gambling commission. Reported by Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6145 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Gardner, Hale, Heavey, Rasmussen, T. Sheldon and Winsley.

 

MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Benton.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 25, 2000

 

SB 6192             Prime Sponsor, Senator Fairley: Prohibiting sale of domesticated dog or cat fur without accurate labeling. Reported by Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions


      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Benton, Gardner, Hale, Heavey, Rasmussen, T. Sheldon and Winsley.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 25, 2000

 

SB 6193             Prime Sponsor, Senator Fairley: Prohibiting the trafficking in fur and fur products from domestic dogs and cats. Reported by Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions


      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Gardner, Hale, Heavey, T. Sheldon and Winsley.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 26, 2000

 

SB 6202             Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Providing limitations on placement of a child in out-of-home care when a conflict of interest exists. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6202 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 26, 2000

 

SB 6214             Prime Sponsor, Senator Deccio: Changing guardian duties under probate and trust law. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6214 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Stevens and Zarelli.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 26, 2000

 

SB 6217             Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Changing provisions relating to dependent children. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6217 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 26, 2000

 

SB 6218             Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Making technical and clarifying amendments to the family reconciliation act. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6218 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 27, 2000

 

SB 6229             Prime Sponsor, Senator Jacobsen: Promoting wildlife viewing. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6229 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. 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.


January 26, 2000

 

SB 6234             Prime Sponsor, Senator Patterson: Specifying conditions for requiring examination of a driver. Reported by Committee on Transportation


      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Goings, Vice Chair; Benton, Costa, Eide, Heavey, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, T. Sheldon, Shin and Swecker.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 26, 2000

 

SB 6264             Prime Sponsor, Senator Eide: Establishing intermediate drivers' licenses. Reported by Committee on Transportation


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6264 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Goings, Vice Chair; Benton, Costa, Eide, Heavey, Horn, Jacobsen, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Sheahan, Shin and Swecker.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 26, 2000

 

SB 6304             Prime Sponsor, Senator McCaslin: Modifying the license plate replacement program. Reported by Committee on Transportation


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6304 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, T. Sheldon and Shin.

 

MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Heavey.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 26, 2000

 

SB 6305             Prime Sponsor, Senator Franklin: Changing provisions relating to guardians ad litem. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6305 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Long, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 27, 2000

 

SB 6330             Prime Sponsor, Senator Jacobsen: Allowing nonconsumptive wildlife activities on public lands. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation


      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. 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.


January 26, 2000

 

SB 6386             Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Administering funds for representation of indigent parents and children. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6386 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.


      Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.


January 26, 2000

 

SB 6463             Prime Sponsor, Senator McAuliffe: Providing for early vision and hearing screening. Reported by Committee on Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Bauer, Brown, Finkbeiner, Goings, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen and Swecker.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 26, 2000

 

SB 6464             Prime Sponsor, Senator McAuliffe: Requiring information on selecting early childhood education programs and kindergarten readiness. Reported by Committee on Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6464 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Bauer, Brown, Finkbeiner, Goings, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen and Swecker.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 26, 2000

 

SB 6474             Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Changing provisions relating to foster care services and reimbursements. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6474 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.


      Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.


January 26, 2000

 

SB 6479             Prime Sponsor, Senator Eide: Addressing concerns about pesticide use in schools.. Reported by Committee on Education


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6474 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Bauer, Finkbeiner, Goings, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen and Swecker.




      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 26, 2000

 

SB 6571             Prime Sponsor, Senator Rasmussen: Creating the national World War II memorial account. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government


      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Hale, Horn, Kline and McCaslin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


January 27, 2000

 

SB 6687             Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Allowing port districts to acquire insurance coverage. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government


      MAJORITY Recommendation: That the bill be referred to Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions without recommendation.. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Hale, Horn, Kline and McCaslin.


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


January 26, 2000

 

SJM 8022           Prime Sponsor, Senator Rasmussen: Recognizing America's World War II veterans. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government


      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Hale, Horn, Kline and McCaslin.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


MOTION


      On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, Senate Bill No. 6474 was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.


MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

January 26, 2000

MR. PRESIDENT:

      The House has passed:

      ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2337,

      HOUSE BILL NO. 2339,

      HOUSE BILL NO. 2440,

      HOUSE BILL NO. 2464, and the same are herewith transmitted.

TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Co-Chief Clerk

CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Co-Chief Clerk


INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

 

SB 6795             by Senators Haugen, Kline, Gardner, Oke and Patterson (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.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

SB 6796             by Senators Snyder, Zarelli and Bauer

 

AN ACT Relating to dredge spoils; and adding a new section to chapter 47.04 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

 

SB 6797             by Senator Gardner

 

AN ACT Relating to disposition of vehicle and vessel registration fees; and amending RCW 46.01.140 and 46.68.035.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.


 

SB 6798             by Senators Haugen and Rasmussen

 

AN ACT Relating to a small city pavement maintenance program; and adding a new section to chapter 47.26 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

SB 6799             by Senator B. Sheldon

 

AN ACT Relating to the program for agency coordinated transportation; amending RCW 47.06B.015 and 47.06B.040; reenacting and amending RCW 47.06B.030; and providing an expiration date.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

SB 6800             by Senators Patterson and Horn (by request of State Treasurer Murphy)

 

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 and Local Government.

 

SB 6801             by Senators Roach, Rossi, T. Sheldon and Stevens

 

AN ACT Relating to the secretary of transportation; and amending RCW 47.01.041.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

SB 6802             by Senators Patterson, Benton, Goings, Haugen, Winsley, Costa and Rasmussen

 

AN ACT Relating to the citizens' alliance for government accountability; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; making an appropriation; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.

 

SB 6803             by Senators Kohl-Welles, Long, Brown, Goings, Eide, Patterson, Prentice, Finkbeiner and B. Sheldon

 

AN ACT Relating to studying the feasibility of requiring automatic fire extinguishing sprinkler protection in existing congregate residences owned or operated by institutions of higher education; adding a new section to chapter 19.27 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Higher Education.


INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS

 

ESHB 2337        by House Committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections (originally sponsored 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.

 

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

 

HB 2339            by Representatives O'Brien, Ballasiotes and Hurst (by request of Sentencing Guidelines Commission)

 

Ranking the penalty for foreign protection order violations.

 

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

 

HB 2440            by Representatives Mitchell, Fisher, Hankins, Edwards, Cooper, Ruderman, Pflug, Wood and Hurst

 

Making driver licensing laws more understandable.

 

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 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.

 

Referred to Committee on Transportation.




MOTION


      On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, Senate Bill No. 6803 was referred to the Committee on Higher Education.


MOTION


      On motion of Senator Goings, the following resolution was adopted:


SENATE RESOLUTION 2000-8702


By Senators Goings and Rasmussen


      WHEREAS, The education and advancement of Washington’s youth is of paramount importance to the citizens of our state; and

      WHEREAS, Education means much more today than the traditional classroom experience so familiar to many Washingtonians; and

      WHEREAS, Over the years, the Boy Scouts of America has provided boys the opportunity to gain a unique education that allows them to steadily advance in their skills, knowledge, and responsibility as they mature into young men; and

      WHEREAS, Mr. Jason Law of Eatonville, through his years of commitment to excellence and his willingness to serve his community, as well as to lead, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout; and

      WHEREAS, Mr. Law has gone above and beyond expectations to earn the equally prestigious Venturing Silver Award, qualifying by first earning two Venturing Bronze awards and one Gold award, exemplifying the ideals of Scouting; and

      WHEREAS, Mr. Law’s example is one from which all Washingtonians can learn, and of which all can be proud;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the members of the Washington State Senate do hereby recognize and honor the achievements of Mr. Jason Law, and the hard work and commitment to excellence required to gain them; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate immediately transmit a copy of this resolution to the Pacific Harbors Council Chapter of the Boy Scouts of America.


INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS


      The President welcomed and introduced members of the Washington State Fair Association Board of Directors, who were seated in the gallery.


MOTION


      On motion of Senator Honeyford, the following resolution was adopted:


SENATE RESOLUTION 2000-8703


By Senators Honeyford, Fraser, Costa, Rasmussen and Kohl-Welles


      WHEREAS, Decent and affordable housing is a simple dream that is unattainable for many hard-working families in Washington; and

      WHEREAS, Unable to obtain either conventional or government-assisted financing, some of these families pay rent - in many cases - more than fifty percent of their total household income to live in overcrowded, substandard houses and apartments; and

      WHEREAS, To draw attention to the need for safe, decent, affordable housing, and to showcase the power of volunteers in neighborhoods and communities across Washington, the Washington State Legislature has entered into a partnership with Habitat for Humanity to build a home for a family in need; and

      WHEREAS, Legislators and staff, along with their families, others in the legislative community, and Habitat partner families and volunteers, are working side-by-side with infectious enthusiasm in raising thirty-five thousand dollars and generating three thousand five hundred volunteer hours to build "The Home from the Dome"; and

      WHEREAS, When complete, The Home from the Dome will be sold to a partner family, who themselves will have put in over five hundred hours of manual labor, under a no-profit, no-interest loan on a twenty or twenty-five year mortgage. The eventual homeowner's payments will go to a revolving fund for construction of more housing for other families; and

      WHEREAS, Work on The Home from the Dome - like work on any community volunteer project - unites those involved and shows that, in a world where many needs go unmet, the giving of our time, talent, compassion, and energy is an expression of faith, trust, and concern;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate hereby expresses its gratitude to Habitat for Humanity, for its leadership, and to all the volunteers and contributors - legislators, staff, family, friends, and others - for the time, talent, compassion, and energy they have given to make a home for one more family - The Home from the Dome - a reality; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Senate finds that, in the end, the true excitement in a project like this is not in seeing the finished wall or the completed house, but in having the opportunity to take part in such a powerful project.


      Senators Honeyford, Fraser, Franklin, Hochstatter and Eide spoke to Senate Resolution 2000-8703.


INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUEST


      The President welcomed and introduced Peter Zubowic, the executive director of the South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity project, who was seated in the gallery.




PERSONAL PRIVILEGE


      Senator Tim Sheldon: “Thank you, Mr. President, a point of personal privilege. I just wanted to remind the Senators that on their desks is an article from the Seattle Times. I think it was in there a couple of days ago and deals with drug use in our rural areas. I know, Mr. President, that you have been very, very active--probably more active than anyone in our state--in talking about substance abuse and the dangers of drug use. This article was very interesting to me, and that is why I wanted to pass it out to bring it to your attention here on the Senate floor. We have thirty-two rural counties and seven metropolitan counties here in Washington State.

      “Mr. President, if I could just read one line from this article. It says,’ Eighth graders in rural America are one hundred and four percent more likely that those in urban centers to use amphetamines, including methamphetamines and fifty percent more likely to use cocaine,’ according to the study by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University.

      “So, a very prestigious university is looking across America and finding that we have big, big problems in our rural areas. Of course, these affect education, economics, families, housing,--you name it--but it affects us all, but it is affecting us twice as much in rural Washington today. Please take note of that and we are going to work and try and turn it around. Thank you.”


MOTION


      At 10:26 a.m., on motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate recessed until 11:00 a.m.


      The Senate was called to order at 11:00 a.m. by President Owen.


MOTION


      On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate reverted to the seventh order of business.


THIRD READING


      SENATE BILL NO. 5445, by Senators Franklin, Winsley, Wojahn, Deccio, Thibaudeau, Kline, Rasmussen, Fairley, Patterson, Prentice, Kohl-Welles, Costa, Eide and Spanel

 

Allowing the chair of a legislative committee to request review by the department of health of a mandated benefit bill.


      The bill was read the third time.



      Senator Franklin spoke to Senate Bill No. 5445.

      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5445.


ROLL CALL


      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5445 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 42; Nays, 0; Absent, 2; Excused, 5.

     Voting yea: Senators Bauer, Benton, Brown, Costa, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Gardner, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Loveland, McAuliffe, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn and Zarelli - 42.

     Absent: Senators Deccio and Sellar - 2.

     Excused: Senators Finkbeiner, Long, McCaslin, McDonald and Sheahan - 5.

      SENATE BILL NO. 5445, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the tittle of the bill will stand as the title of the act.


INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS


      The President welcomed and introduced Jean Khoo of Malaysia and Jean Benton of Vancouver, the aunt and sister of Senator Benton, who were seated in the gallery.


THIRD READING


      SENATE BILL NO. 5464, by Senators Costa, McCaslin, Heavey, Kline and Patterson

 

Adopting the uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act.


      The bill was read the third time.


      Senator Costa spoke to Senate Bill No. 5464.

      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5464.





ROLL CALL


      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5464 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 41; Nays, 2; Absent, 1; Excused, 5.

     Voting yea: Senators Bauer, Brown, Costa, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Gardner, Goings, Hale, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Loveland, McAuliffe, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley and Wojahn - 41.

     Voting nay: Senators Benton and Zarelli - 2.

     Absent: Senator Hargrove - 1.

     Excused: Senators Finkbeiner, Long, McCaslin, McDonald and Sheahan - 5.

      SENATE BILL NO. 5464, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the tittle of the bill will stand as the title of the act.


THIRD READING


      ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5490, by Senators Wojahn, Winsley, Kline, Fairley, B. Sheldon, McAuliffe, Thibaudeau, Snyder, Rasmussen and Costa

 

Requiring temporary assistance for needy families employment assessments to screen for learning disabilities.

 

      The bill was read the third time.


      Senator Wojahn spoke to Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5490.

      Debate ensued.

      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5490.


ROLL CALL


      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5490 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 33; Nays, 11; Absent, 0; Excused, 5.

Voting yea: Senators Bauer, Brown, Costa, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Gardner, Goings, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Loveland, McAuliffe, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen, Rossi, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Thibaudeau, Winsley and Wojahn - 33.

     Voting nay: Senators Benton, Deccio, Hale, Hochstatter, Johnson, Morton, Roach, Sellar, Swecker, West and Zarelli - 11.

     Excused: Senators Finkbeiner, Long, McCaslin, McDonald and Sheahan - 5.

      ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5490, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.


THIRD READING


      SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5518, by Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation (originally sponsored by Senators Jacobsen, Eide, Goings and Winsley)

 

Establishing a youth athletic facility account to help fund community outdoor athletic facilities.


      The bill was read the third time.


      Senator Jacobsen spoke to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5518.

      Debate ensued.


POINT OF INQUIRY


      Senator Wojahn: “Senator Jacobsen, what is a match for a local community with the state?”

      Senator Jacobsen: “Well, the way the language is, it would be defined by the IAC and it could vary from the ability of the community--how much they could afford to put out. It would be a challenge grant.”

      Senator Wojahn: “Are there exclusions in the bill? I haven’t had a chance to read it.”

      Senator Jacobsen: “Are there what in the bill?”

      Senator Wojahn: “Are there exclusions of things that cannot be done?” 

      Senator Jacobsen: “It can be in-kind or dollars.”

      Senator Wojahn: “It can be in-kind or dollars?”

      Senator Jacobsen: “Yes.”

      Senator Wojahn: “Thank you very much.”

      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5518.


ROLL CALL


      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5518 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 44; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 5.

     Voting yea: Senators Bauer, Benton, Brown, Costa, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Gardner, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Loveland, McAuliffe, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn and Zarelli - 44.

     Excused: Senators Finkbeiner, Long, McCaslin, McDonald and Sheahan - 5.

      SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5518, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.


THIRD READING


      SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5604, by Senate Committee on Health and Long-Term Care (originally sponsored by Senators Deccio, Wojahn, Winsley, Costa, Franklin and Thibaudeau)

 

Identifying health care facility workers.


      The bill was read the third time.


      Senator Deccio spoke to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5604.

      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5604.


ROLL CALL


      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5604 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 41; Nays, 3; Absent, 0; Excused, 5.

     Voting yea: Senators Bauer, Benton, Brown, Costa, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Gardner, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Loveland, McAuliffe, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, Winsley, Wojahn and Zarelli - 41.

     Voting nay: Senators Honeyford, Morton and West - 3.

     Excused: Senators Finkbeiner, Long, McCaslin, McDonald and Sheahan - 5.

      SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5604, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.


THIRD READING


      SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5049, by Senate Committee on Judiciary (originally sponsored by Senators Rasmussen, Goings, Franklin, T. Sheldon, Swecker and Patterson)

 

Enhancing penalties for manufacturing methamphetamines inside a conveyance.


MOTIONS


      On motion of Senator Heavey, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5049 was returned to second reading and read the second time.

      On motion of Senator Heavey, the following striking amendment by Senators Heavy and McCaslin was adopted:

       Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

       "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 9.94A RCW to read as follows:

       In a criminal case where: (1) The defendant has been convicted of (a) manufacture of methamphetamine as defined in RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii); (b) possession of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine, as defined in RCW 69.50.440; or (c) an attempt to commit or a conspiracy to commit a crime under (a) or (b) of this subsection; and

       (2) There has been a special allegation pleaded and proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the crime:

       (a) Inside a motor vehicle as defined in RCW 46.04.320, or a trailer as defined in RCW 46.04.620, or a vessel as defined in RCW 88.02.010;

       (b) Inside a house, apartment, mobile home, hotel, motel, or any other dwelling or residence;

       (c) In an area within one thousand feet of a child; or

       (d) In an area within one mile of a school;

the court shall make a finding of fact of the special allegation, or if a jury trial is had, the jury shall, if it finds the defendant guilty, also find a special verdict as to the special allegation.

       Sec. 2. RCW 9.94A.310 and 1999 c 352 s 2 and 1999 c 324 s 3 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:

       (1)                                                                                                          TABLE 1


Sentencing Grid


SERIOUSNESS

LEVEL                                                                            OFFENDER SCORE

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    9 or

                     0                   1                   2                   3                   4                   5                   6                   7                   8                   more

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

XVI              Life Sentence without Parole/Death Penalty

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

XV               23y4m          24y4m          25y4m          26y4m          27y4m          28y4m          30y4m          32y10m        36y               40y

                     240-             250-             261-             271-             281-             291-             312-             338-             370-             411-

                     320               333               347               361               374               388               416               450               493               548

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

XIV              14y4m          15y4m          16y2m          17y               17y11m        18y9m          20y5m          22y2m          25y7m          29y

                     123-             134-             144-             154-             165-             175-             195-             216-             257-             298-

                     220               234               244               254               265               275               295               316               357               397

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

XIII              12y               13y               14y               15y               16y               17y               19y               21y               25y               29y

                     123-             134-             144-             154-             165-             175-             195-             216-             257-             298-

                     164               178               192               205               219               233               260               288               342               397

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

XII               9y                 9y11m          10y9m          11y8m          12y6m          13y5m          15y9m          17y3m          20y3m          23y3m

                     93-               102-             111-             120-             129-             138-             162-             178-             209-             240-

                     123               136               147               160               171               184               216               236               277               318

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

XI                 7y6m            8y4m            9y2m            9y11m          10y9m          11y7m          14y2m          15y5m          17y11m         20y5m

                     78-               86-               95-               102-             111-             120-             146-             159-             185-             210-

                     102               114               125               136               147               158               194               211               245               280

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

X                  5y                 5y6m            6y                 6y6m            7y                 7y6m            9y6m            10y6m          12y6m          14y6m

                     51-               57-               62-               67-               72-               77-               98-               108-             129-             149-

                     68                 75                 82                 89                 96                 102               130               144               171               198

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

IX                 3y                 3y6m            4y                 4y6m            5y                 5y6m            7y6m            8y6m            10y6m          12y6m

                     31-               36-               41-               46-               51-               57-               77-               87-               108-             129-

                     41                 48                 54                 61                 68                 75                 102               116               144               171

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

VIII              2y                 2y6m            3y                 3y6m            4y                 4y6m            6y6m            7y6m            8y6m            10y6m

                     21-               26-               31-               36-               41-               46-               67-               77-               87-               108-

                     27                 34                 41                 48                 54                 61                 89                 102               116               144

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

VII               18m              2y                 2y6m            3y                 3y6m            4y                 5y6m            6y6m            7y6m            8y6m

                     15-               21-               26-               31-               36-               41-               57-               67-               77-               87-

                     20                 27                 34                 41                 48                 54                 75                 89                 102               116

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

VI                 13m              18m              2y                 2y6m            3y                 3y6m            4y6m            5y6m            6y6m            7y6m

                     12+-             15-               21-               26-               31-               36-               46-               57-               67-               77-

                     14                20                 27                 34                 41                 48                 61                 75                 89                 102

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

V                  9m                13m              15m              18m              2y2m            3y2m            4y                 5y                 6y                 7y

                     6-                 12+-             13-               15-               22-               33-               41-               51-               62-               72-

                     12                 14                 17                 20                 29                 43                 54                 68                 82                 96

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

IV                 6m                9m                13m              15m              18m              2y2m            3y2m            4y2m            5y2m            6y2m

                     3-                 6-                 12+-             13-               15-               22-               33-               43-               53-               63-

                     9                   12                 14                 17                 20                 29                 43                 57                 70                 84

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

III                 2m                5m                8m                11m              14m              20m              2y2m            3y2m            4y2m            5y

                     1-                 3-                 4-                 9-                 12+-             17-               22-               33-               43-               51-

                     3                   8                   12                 12                 16                 22                 29                 43                 57                 68

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

II                                       4m                6m                8m                13m              16m              20m              2y2m            3y2m            4y2m

                     0-90             2-                 3-                 4-                 12+-             14-               17-               22-               33-               43-

                     Days             6                   9                   12                 14                 18                 22                 29                 43                 57

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

I                                                              3m                4m                5m                8m                13m              16m              20m              2y2m

                     0-60             0-90             2-                 2-                 3-                 4-                 12+-             14-               17-               22-

                     Days             Days             5                   6                   8                   12                 14                18                 22                 29

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

NOTE: Numbers in the first horizontal row of each seriousness category represent sentencing midpoints in years(y) and months(m). Numbers in the second and third rows represent presumptive sentencing ranges in months, or in days if so designated. 12+ equals one year and one day.

       (2) For persons convicted of the anticipatory offenses of criminal attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy under chapter 9A.28 RCW, the presumptive sentence is determined by locating the sentencing grid sentence range defined by the appropriate offender score and the seriousness level of the completed crime, and multiplying the range by 75 percent.

       (3) The following additional times shall be added to the presumptive sentence for felony crimes committed after July 23, 1995, if the offender or an accomplice was armed with a firearm as defined in RCW 9.41.010 and the offender is being sentenced for one of the crimes listed in this subsection as eligible for any firearm enhancements based on the classification of the completed felony crime. If the offender is being sentenced for more than one offense, the firearm enhancement or enhancements must be added to the total period of confinement for all offenses, regardless of which underlying offense is subject to a firearm enhancement. If the offender or an accomplice was armed with a firearm as defined in RCW 9.41.010 and the offender is being sentenced for an anticipatory offense under chapter 9A.28 RCW to commit one of the crimes listed in this subsection as eligible for any firearm enhancements, the following additional times shall be added to the presumptive sentence determined under subsection (2) of this section based on the felony crime of conviction as classified under RCW 9A.28.020:

       (a) Five years for any felony defined under any law as a class A felony or with a maximum sentence of at least twenty years, or both, and not covered under (f) of this subsection.

       (b) Three years for any felony defined under any law as a class B felony or with a maximum sentence of ten years, or both, and not covered under (f) of this subsection.

       (c) Eighteen months for any felony defined under any law as a class C felony or with a maximum sentence of five years, or both, and not covered under (f) of this subsection.

       (d) If the offender is being sentenced for any firearm enhancements under (a), (b), and/or (c) of this subsection and the offender has previously been sentenced for any deadly weapon enhancements after July 23, 1995, under (a), (b), and/or (c) of this subsection or subsection (4)(a), (b), and/or (c) of this section, or both, any and all firearm enhancements under this subsection shall be twice the amount of the enhancement listed.

       (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any and all firearm enhancements under this section are mandatory, shall be served in total confinement, and shall run consecutively to all other sentencing provisions, including other firearm or deadly weapon enhancements, for all offenses sentenced under this chapter. However, whether or not a mandatory minimum term has expired, an offender serving a sentence under this subsection may be granted an extraordinary medical placement when authorized under RCW 9.94A.150(4).

       (f) The firearm enhancements in this section shall apply to all felony crimes except the following: Possession of a machine gun, possessing a stolen firearm, drive-by shooting, theft of a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm in the first and second degree, and use of a machine gun in a felony.

       (g) If the presumptive sentence under this section exceeds the statutory maximum for the offense, the statutory maximum sentence shall be the presumptive sentence unless the offender is a persistent offender as defined in RCW 9.94A.030. If the addition of a firearm enhancement increases the sentence so that it would exceed the statutory maximum for the offense, the portion of the sentence representing the enhancement may not be reduced.

       (4) The following additional times shall be added to the presumptive sentence for felony crimes committed after July 23, 1995, if the offender or an accomplice was armed with a deadly weapon as defined in this chapter other than a firearm as defined in RCW 9.41.010 and the offender is being sentenced for one of the crimes listed in this subsection as eligible for any deadly weapon enhancements based on the classification of the completed felony crime. If the offender is being sentenced for more than one offense, the deadly weapon enhancement or enhancements must be added to the total period of confinement for all offenses, regardless of which underlying offense is subject to a deadly weapon enhancement. If the offender or an accomplice was armed with a deadly weapon other than a firearm as defined in RCW 9.41.010 and the offender is being sentenced for an anticipatory offense under chapter 9A.28 RCW to commit one of the crimes listed in this subsection as eligible for any deadly weapon enhancements, the following additional times shall be added to the presumptive sentence determined under subsection (2) of this section based on the felony crime of conviction as classified under RCW 9A.28.020:

       (a) Two years for any felony defined under any law as a class A felony or with a maximum sentence of at least twenty years, or both, and not covered under (f) of this subsection.

       (b) One year for any felony defined under any law as a class B felony or with a maximum sentence of ten years, or both, and not covered under (f) of this subsection.

       (c) Six months for any felony defined under any law as a class C felony or with a maximum sentence of five years, or both, and not covered under (f) of this subsection.

       (d) If the offender is being sentenced under (a), (b), and/or (c) of this subsection for any deadly weapon enhancements and the offender has previously been sentenced for any deadly weapon enhancements after July 23, 1995, under (a), (b), and/or (c) of this subsection or subsection (3)(a), (b), and/or (c) of this section, or both, any and all deadly weapon enhancements under this subsection shall be twice the amount of the enhancement listed.

       (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any and all deadly weapon enhancements under this section are mandatory, shall be served in total confinement, and shall run consecutively to all other sentencing provisions, including other firearm or deadly weapon enhancements, for all offenses sentenced under this chapter. However, whether or not a mandatory minimum term has expired, an offender serving a sentence under this subsection may be granted an extraordinary medical placement when authorized under RCW 9.94A.150(4).

       (f) The deadly weapon enhancements in this section shall apply to all felony crimes except the following: Possession of a machine gun, possessing a stolen firearm, drive-by shooting, theft of a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm in the first and second degree, and use of a machine gun in a felony.

       (g) If the presumptive sentence under this section exceeds the statutory maximum for the offense, the statutory maximum sentence shall be the presumptive sentence unless the offender is a persistent offender as defined in RCW 9.94A.030. If the addition of a deadly weapon enhancement increases the sentence so that it would exceed the statutory maximum for the offense, the portion of the sentence representing the enhancement may not be reduced.

       (5) The following additional times shall be added to the presumptive sentence if the offender or an accomplice committed the offense while in a county jail or state correctional facility as that term is defined in this chapter and the offender is being sentenced for one of the crimes listed in this subsection. If the offender or an accomplice committed one of the crimes listed in this subsection while in a county jail or state correctional facility as that term is defined in this chapter, and the offender is being sentenced for an anticipatory offense under chapter 9A.28 RCW to commit one of the crimes listed in this subsection, the following additional times shall be added to the presumptive sentence determined under subsection (2) of this section:

       (a) Eighteen months for offenses committed under RCW 69.50.401(a)(1) (i) or (ii) or 69.50.410;

       (b) Fifteen months for offenses committed under RCW 69.50.401(a)(1) (iii), (iv), and (v);

       (c) Twelve months for offenses committed under RCW 69.50.401(d).

       For the purposes of this subsection, all of the real property of a state correctional facility or county jail shall be deemed to be part of that facility or county jail.

       (6) An additional twenty-four months shall be added to the presumptive sentence for any ranked offense involving a violation of chapter 69.50 RCW if the offense was also a violation of RCW 69.50.435 or section 1 of this act.

       (7) An additional two years shall be added to the presumptive sentence for vehicular homicide committed while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug as defined by RCW 46.61.502 for each prior offense as defined in RCW 46.61.5055."


POINT OF INQUIRY


      Senator Johnson: “Senator Heavey, would you mind describing those technical changes, because we just got the striker on our desks a few minutes ago?”

      Senator Heavey: “Well, as I understand it, we pass statutes that affect the underlying statutes, so the new bill had to incorporate the changes that had happened in 1999. That is all it does. It doesn’t change the substance of the underlying bill.”

      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the striking amendment by Senators Heavey and McCaslin to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5049.

      The motion by Senator Heavey carried and the striking amendment was adopted.

      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the striking amendment by Senators Heavey and McCaslin to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5049.

      The motion by Senator Heavey carried and the striking amendment was adopted.


MOTIONS


      On motion of Senator Heavey, the following title amendment was adopted:

       On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "manufacture;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.310; adding a new section to chapter 9.94A RCW; and prescribing penalties."

      On motion of Senator Heavey, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5049 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Debate ensued.


MOTION


      On motion of Senator Eide, Senator Kohl-Welles was excused.

      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5049.


ROLL CALL


      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5049 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 42; Nays, 0; Absent, 1; Excused, 6.

      Voting yea: Senators Benton, Brown, Costa, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Gardner, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kline, Loveland, McAuliffe, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn and Zarelli - 42.      Absent: Senator Bauer - 1.    Excused: Senators Finkbeiner, Kohl-Welles, Long, McCaslin, McDonald and Sheahan - 6.      ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5049, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.


THIRD READING


      SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5074, by Senate Committee on Judiciary (originally sponsored by Senators Roach, Honeyford, T. Sheldon, Johnson and Rasmussen)

 

Establishing the crime of mail theft or receipt of stolen mail.


MOTION


      On motion of Senator Heavey, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5074 was returned to second reading and read the second time.


MOTION


      On motion of Senator Heavey, the following striking amendment by Senators Heavy and McCaslin was adopted:

       Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

       "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

       (1) "Authorized depository" means a mailbox, post office box, or rural box used by postal customers to deposit outgoing mail or used by the postal service to deliver incoming mail.

       (2) "Letter box" means a receptacle that is used for a specific address intended or used for the receipt or delivery of mail on a mail route.

       (3)(a) "Mail" means a letter, card, parcel, or other material that:

       (i) Is sent or delivered by means of the postal service;

       (ii) Has postage affixed by the postal customer or postal service; and

       (iii) Is placed in an authorized depository or mail receptacle.

       (b) "Mail" includes articles contained in mail.

       (4) "Mail receptacle" means a place used by the postal service or postal customers to place outgoing mail or receive incoming mail.

       (5) "Postage" means a postal service stamp, permit imprint, meter strip, or other authorized indication of prepayment for service provided by the postal service for collection and delivery of mail.

       (6) "Postal service" means the United States postal service.

       (7) The phrase "of another" does not include persons with whom the defendant has a familial, parental, spousal, or other relationship that would otherwise reasonably allow the defendant to take, dispose of, or otherwise intercept the person's mail.

       NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. (1) A person commits the crime of obstruction of mails if the person intentionally obstructs or unreasonably delays:

       (a) The passage of the mail; or

       (b) A carrier or conveyance carrying the mail.

       (2) Obstruction of mails is a gross misdemeanor.

       NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. (1) A person commits the crime of destruction of letter boxes if the person knowingly and maliciously:

       (a) Tears down or destroys a letter box belonging to another; or

       (b) Breaks open a letter box belonging to another.

       (2) Destruction of letter boxes is a gross misdemeanor.

       NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. (1) A person commits the crime of destruction of mail if the person knowingly and maliciously injures, destroys, or defaces mail of another that has been deposited in an authorized depository.

       (2) Destruction of mail is a class C felony.

       NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. (1) A person commits the crime of mail theft or receipt of stolen mail if the person knowingly:

       (a) Takes or, by fraud or deception, obtains mail of another from a mail receptacle, authorized depository, or mail carrier;

       (b) Secretes, embezzles, or destroys mail of another;

       (c) Takes or, by fraud or deception, obtains mail of another that has been left for collection on or adjacent to an authorized depository or mail receptacle; or

       (d) Buys, receives, conceals, or unlawfully possesses mail of another knowing that the mail was taken, obtained, or embezzled as described in this subsection.

       (2) When a person has in his or her possession or control mail of another addressed to two or more different addresses, and the addresses are not the residence or business of the person, he or she is presumed to know that the mail is stolen. This presumption may be rebutted by evidence raising a reasonable inference that the possession of such stolen mail was without knowledge that the mail was stolen.

       NEW SECTION. Sec. 6. (1) A person is guilty of mail theft or receipt of stolen mail in the first degree if he or she knowingly possesses stolen mail addressed to five or more different addresses.

       (2) Mail theft or receipt of stolen mail in the first degree is a class B felony.

       NEW SECTION. Sec. 7. (1) A person is guilty of mail theft or receipt of stolen mail in the second degree if he or she knowingly possesses stolen mail addressed to four or less different addresses.

       (2) Mail theft or receipt of stolen mail in the second degree is a class C felony.

       NEW SECTION. Sec. 8. In a prosecution under this chapter, it is a defense that the defendant acted under an honest claim of right in that:

       (1) The defendant was unaware that the property was that of another person;

       (2) The defendant reasonably believed that the defendant was entitled to the property involved or had a right to acquire or dispose of it as the defendant did; or

       (3) The property involved was that of the defendant's minor child or spouse, unless the parties were not living together as husband and wife and were residing in, and intended to continually reside in, separate abodes at the time of the alleged offense.

       NEW SECTION. Sec. 9. Sections 1 through 8 of this act constitute a new chapter in Title 9A RCW.

       Sec. 10. RCW 9.94A.320 and 1999 c 352 s 3, 1999 c 322 s 5, and 1999 c 45 s 4 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:


       TABLE 2


CRIMES INCLUDED WITHIN EACH SERIOUSNESS LEVEL

 

XVI                       Aggravated Murder 1 (RCW 10.95.020)

 XV                       Homicide by abuse (RCW 9A.32.055)

                              Malicious explosion 1 (RCW 70.74.280(1))

                              Murder 1 (RCW 9A.32.030)

XIV                       Murder 2 (RCW 9A.32.050)

XIII                       Malicious explosion 2 (RCW 70.74.280(2))

                              Malicious placement of an explosive 1 (RCW 70.74.270(1))

 XII                       Assault 1 (RCW 9A.36.011)

                              Assault of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.36.120)

                              Malicious placement of an imitation device 1 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(a))

                              Rape 1 (RCW 9A.44.040)

                              Rape of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.44.073)

   XI                       Manslaughter 1 (RCW 9A.32.060)

                              Rape 2 (RCW 9A.44.050)

                              Rape of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.44.076)

    X                       Child Molestation 1 (RCW 9A.44.083)

                              Indecent Liberties (with forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1)(a))

                              Kidnapping 1 (RCW 9A.40.020)

                              Leading Organized Crime (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(a))

                              Malicious explosion 3 (RCW 70.74.280(3))

                              Manufacture of methamphetamine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii))

                              Over 18 and deliver heroin, methamphetamine, a narcotic from Schedule I or II, or flunitrazepam from Schedule IV to someone under 18 (RCW 69.50.406)

   IX                       Assault of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.36.130)

                              Controlled Substance Homicide (RCW 69.50.415)

                              Explosive devices prohibited (RCW 70.74.180)

                              Homicide by Watercraft, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW ((88.12.029)) 79A.60.050)

                              Inciting Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(b))

                              Malicious placement of an explosive 2 (RCW 70.74.270(2))

                              Over 18 and deliver narcotic from Schedule III, IV, or V or a nonnarcotic, except flunitrazepam or methamphetamine, from Schedule I-V to someone under 18 and 3 years junior (RCW 69.50.406)

                              Robbery 1 (RCW 9A.56.200)

                              Sexual Exploitation (RCW 9.68A.040)

                              Vehicular Homicide, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 46.61.520)

VIII                       Arson 1 (RCW 9A.48.020)

                              Deliver or possess with intent to deliver methamphetamine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii))

                              Homicide by Watercraft, by the operation of any vessel in a reckless manner (RCW ((88.12.029)) 79A.60.050)

                              Manslaughter 2 (RCW 9A.32.070)

                              Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver amphetamine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii))

                              Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver heroin or cocaine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(i))

                              Possession of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine (RCW 69.50.440)

                              Promoting Prostitution 1 (RCW 9A.88.070)

                              Selling for profit (controlled or counterfeit) any controlled substance (RCW 69.50.410)

                              Vehicular Homicide, by the operation of any vehicle in a reckless manner (RCW 46.61.520)

 VII                       Burglary 1 (RCW 9A.52.020)

                              Child Molestation 2 (RCW 9A.44.086)

                              Dealing in depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct (RCW 9.68A.050)

                              Drive-by Shooting (RCW 9A.36.045)

                              Homicide by Watercraft, by disregard for the safety of others (RCW ((88.12.029)) 79A.60.050)

                              Indecent Liberties (without forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1) (b) and (c))

                              Introducing Contraband 1 (RCW 9A.76.140)

                              Involving a minor in drug dealing (RCW 69.50.401(f))

                              Malicious placement of an explosive 3 (RCW 70.74.270(3))

                              Sending, bringing into state depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct (RCW 9.68A.060)

                              Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the first degree (RCW 9.41.040(1)(a))

                              Use of a Machine Gun in Commission of a Felony (RCW 9.41.225)

                              Vehicular Homicide, by disregard for the safety of others (RCW 46.61.520)

   VI                       Bail Jumping with Murder 1 (RCW 9A.76.170(2)(a))

                              Bribery (RCW 9A.68.010)

                              Incest 1 (RCW 9A.64.020(1))

                              Intimidating a Judge (RCW 9A.72.160)

                              Intimidating a Juror/Witness (RCW 9A.72.110, 9A.72.130)

                              Malicious placement of an imitation device 2 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(b))

                              Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver narcotics from Schedule I or II (except heroin or cocaine) or flunitrazepam from Schedule IV (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(i))

                              Rape of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.44.079)

                              Theft of a Firearm (RCW 9A.56.300)

    V                       Abandonment of dependent person 1 (RCW 9A.42.060)

                              Advancing money or property for extortionate extension of credit (RCW 9A.82.030)

                              Bail Jumping with class A Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(2)(b))

                              Child Molestation 3 (RCW 9A.44.089)

                              Criminal Mistreatment 1 (RCW 9A.42.020)

                              Custodial Sexual Misconduct 1 (RCW 9A.44.160)

                              Delivery of imitation controlled substance by person eighteen or over to person under eighteen (RCW 69.52.030(2))

                              Extortion 1 (RCW 9A.56.120)

                              Extortionate Extension of Credit (RCW 9A.82.020)

                              Extortionate Means to Collect Extensions of Credit (RCW 9A.82.040)

                              Incest 2 (RCW 9A.64.020(2))

                              Kidnapping 2 (RCW 9A.40.030)

                              On and after July 1, 2000: No-Contact Order Violation: Domestic Violence Pretrial Condition (RCW 10.99.040(4) (b) and (c))

                              On and after July 1, 2000: No-Contact Order Violation: Domestic Violence Sentence Condition (RCW 10.99.050(2))

                              On and after July 1, 2000: Protection Order Violation: Domestic Violence Civil Action (RCW 26.50.110 (4) and (5))

                              On and after July 1, 2000: Stalking (RCW 9A.46.110)

                              Perjury 1 (RCW 9A.72.020)

                              Persistent prison misbehavior (RCW 9.94.070)

                              Possession of a Stolen Firearm (RCW 9A.56.310)

                              Rape 3 (RCW 9A.44.060)

                              Rendering Criminal Assistance 1 (RCW 9A.76.070)

                              Sexual Misconduct with a Minor 1 (RCW 9A.44.093)

                              Sexually Violating Human Remains (RCW 9A.44.105)

   IV                       Arson 2 (RCW 9A.48.030)

                              Assault 2 (RCW 9A.36.021)

                              Assault by Watercraft (RCW ((88.12.032)) 79A.60.060)

                              Bribing a Witness/Bribe Received by Witness (RCW 9A.72.090, 9A.72.100)

                              Commercial Bribery (RCW 9A.68.060)

                              Counterfeiting (RCW 9.16.035(4))

                              Escape 1 (RCW 9A.76.110)

                              Hit and Run--Injury Accident (RCW 46.52.020(4))

                              Hit and Run with Vessel--Injury Accident (RCW ((88.12.155(3))) 79A.060.200(3))

                              Indecent Exposure to Person Under Age Fourteen (subsequent sex offense) (RCW 9A.88.010)

                              Influencing Outcome of Sporting Event (RCW 9A.82.070)

                              Knowingly Trafficking in Stolen Property (RCW 9A.82.050(2))

                              Malicious Harassment (RCW 9A.36.080)

                              Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver narcotics from Schedule III, IV, or V or nonnarcotics from Schedule I-V (except marijuana, amphetamine, methamphetamines, or flunitrazepam) (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1) (iii) through (v))

                              Residential Burglary (RCW 9A.52.025)

                              Robbery 2 (RCW 9A.56.210)

                              Theft of Livestock 1 (RCW 9A.56.080)

                              Threats to Bomb (RCW 9.61.160)

                              Use of Proceeds of Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.080 (1) and (2))

                              Vehicular Assault (RCW 46.61.522)

                              Willful Failure to Return from Furlough (RCW 72.66.060)

   III                       Abandonment of dependent person 2 (RCW 9A.42.070)

                              Assault 3 (RCW 9A.36.031)

                              Assault of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.36.140)

                              Bail Jumping with class B or C Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(2)(c))

                              Burglary 2 (RCW 9A.52.030)

                              Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes (RCW 9.68A.090)

                              Criminal Gang Intimidation (RCW 9A.46.120)

                              Criminal Mistreatment 2 (RCW 9A.42.030)

                              Custodial Assault (RCW 9A.36.100)

                              Delivery of a material in lieu of a controlled substance (RCW 69.50.401(c))

                              Escape 2 (RCW 9A.76.120)

                              Extortion 2 (RCW 9A.56.130)

                              Harassment (RCW 9A.46.020)

                              Intimidating a Public Servant (RCW 9A.76.180)

                              Introducing Contraband 2 (RCW 9A.76.150)

                              Maintaining a Dwelling or Place for Controlled Substances (RCW 69.50.402(a)(6))

                              Malicious Injury to Railroad Property (RCW 81.60.070)

                              Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver marijuana (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(iii))

                              Manufacture, distribute, or possess with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance (RCW 69.52.030(1))

                              Patronizing a Juvenile Prostitute (RCW 9.68A.100)

                              Perjury 2 (RCW 9A.72.030)

                              Possession of Incendiary Device (RCW 9.40.120)

                              Possession of Machine Gun or Short-Barreled Shotgun or Rifle (RCW 9.41.190)

                              Promoting Prostitution 2 (RCW 9A.88.080)

                              Recklessly Trafficking in Stolen Property (RCW 9A.82.050(1))

                              Securities Act violation (RCW 21.20.400)

                              Tampering with a Witness (RCW 9A.72.120)

                              Telephone Harassment (subsequent conviction or threat of death) (RCW 9.61.230)

                              Theft of Livestock 2 (RCW 9A.56.080)

                              Unlawful Imprisonment (RCW 9A.40.040)

                              Unlawful possession of firearm in the second degree (RCW 9.41.040(1)(b))

                              Unlawful Use of Building for Drug Purposes (RCW 69.53.010)

                              Willful Failure to Return from Work Release (RCW 72.65.070)

    II                       Computer Trespass 1 (RCW 9A.52.110)

                              Counterfeiting (RCW 9.16.035(3))

                              Create, deliver, or possess a counterfeit controlled substance (RCW 69.50.401(b))

                              Escape from Community Custody (RCW 72.09.310)

                              Health Care False Claims (RCW 48.80.030)

                              Mail Theft or Receipt of Stolen Mail 1 (section 6 of this act)

                              Malicious Mischief 1 (RCW 9A.48.070)

                              Possession of controlled substance that is either heroin or narcotics from Schedule I or II or flunitrazepam from Schedule IV (RCW 69.50.401(d))

                              Possession of phencyclidine (PCP) (RCW 69.50.401(d))

                              Possession of Stolen Property 1 (RCW 9A.56.150)

                              Theft 1 (RCW 9A.56.030)

                              Theft of Rental, Leased, or Lease-purchased Property (valued at one thousand five hundred dollars or more) (RCW 9A.56.096(4))

                              Trafficking in Insurance Claims (RCW 48.30A.015)

                              Unlawful Practice of Law (RCW 2.48.180)

                              Unlicensed Practice of a Profession or Business (RCW 18.130.190(7))

      I                       Attempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle (RCW 46.61.024)

                              Destruction of Mail (section 4 of this act)

                              False Verification for Welfare (RCW 74.08.055)

                              Forged Prescription (RCW 69.41.020)

                              Forged Prescription for a Controlled Substance (RCW 69.50.403)

                              Forgery (RCW 9A.60.020)

                              Mail Theft or Receipt of Stolen Mail 2 (section 7 of this act)

                              Malicious Mischief 2 (RCW 9A.48.080)

                              Possess Controlled Substance that is a Narcotic from Schedule III, IV, or V or Non-narcotic from Schedule I-V (except phencyclidine or flunitrazepam) (RCW 69.50.401(d))

                              Possession of Stolen Property 2 (RCW 9A.56.160)

                              Reckless Burning 1 (RCW 9A.48.040)

                              Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission (RCW 9A.56.070)

                              Theft 2 (RCW 9A.56.040)

                              Theft of Rental, Leased, or Lease-purchased Property (valued at two hundred fifty dollars or more but less than one thousand five hundred dollars) (RCW 9A.56.096(4))

                              Unlawful Issuance of Checks or Drafts (RCW 9A.56.060)

                              Unlawful Use of Food Stamps (RCW 9.91.140 (2) and (3))

                              Vehicle Prowl 1 (RCW 9A.52.095)

       Sec. 11. RCW 13.40.0357 and 1998 c 290 s 5 are each amended to read as follows:

                                                                                     DESCRIPTION AND OFFENSE CATEGORY


juvenile                                                                         juvenile disposition

disposition                                                              category for attempt,

offense                                                                       bailjump, conspiracy,

category           description (rcw citation)                            or solicitation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 

                         Arson and Malicious Mischief

         A             Arson 1 (9A.48.020)                                                 B+

         B             Arson 2 (9A.48.030)                                                 C

         C             Reckless Burning 1 (9A.48.040)                               D

         D             Reckless Burning 2 (9A.48.050)                               E

         B             Malicious Mischief 1 (9A.48.070)                            C

         C             Malicious Mischief 2 (9A.48.080)                            D

         D             Malicious Mischief 3 (<$50 is

                         E class) (9A.48.090)                                                 E

         E             Tampering with Fire Alarm

                         Apparatus (9.40.100)                                                E

         A             Possession of Incendiary Device

                         (9.40.120)                                                                  B+

 

                         Assault and Other Crimes

                         Involving Physical Harm

         A             Assault 1 (9A.36.011)                                               B+

         B+           Assault 2 (9A.36.021)                                               C+

         C+           Assault 3 (9A.36.031)                                               D+

         D+           Assault 4 (9A.36.041)                                               E

         B+           Drive-By Shooting

                         (9A.36.045)                                                               C+

         D+           Reckless Endangerment

                         (9A.36.050)                                                               E

         C+           Promoting Suicide Attempt

                         (9A.36.060)                                                               D+

         D+           Coercion (9A.36.070)                                               E

         C+           Custodial Assault (9A.36.100)                                  D+

 

                         Burglary and Trespass

         B+           Burglary 1 (9A.52.020)                                             C+

         B             Residential Burglary

                         (9A.52.025)                                                               C

         B             Burglary 2 (9A.52.030)                                             C

         D             Burglary Tools (Possession of)

                         (9A.52.060)                                                               E

         D             Criminal Trespass 1 (9A.52.070)                              E

         E             Criminal Trespass 2 (9A.52.080)                              E

         C             Vehicle Prowling 1 (9A.52.095)                               D

         D             Vehicle Prowling 2 (9A.52.100)                               E

 

                         Drugs

         E             Possession/Consumption of Alcohol

                         (66.44.270)                                                                E

         C             Illegally Obtaining Legend Drug

                         (69.41.020)                                                                D

         C+           Sale, Delivery, Possession of Legend

                         Drug with Intent to Sell

                         (69.41.030)                                                                D+

         E             Possession of Legend Drug

                         (69.41.030)                                                                E

         B+           Violation of Uniform Controlled

                         Substances Act - Narcotic,

                         Methamphetamine, or Flunitrazepam

                         Sale (69.50.401(a)(1) (i) or (ii))                                B+

         C             Violation of Uniform Controlled

                         Substances Act - Nonnarcotic Sale

                         (69.50.401(a)(1)(iii))                                                 C

         E             Possession of Marihuana <40 grams

                         (69.50.401(e))                                                           E

         C             Fraudulently Obtaining Controlled

                         Substance (69.50.403)                                               C

         C+           Sale of Controlled Substance

                         for Profit (69.50.410)                                                C+

         E             Unlawful Inhalation (9.47A.020)                              E

         B             Violation of Uniform Controlled

                         Substances Act - Narcotic,

                         Methamphetamine, or Flunitrazepam

                         Counterfeit Substances

                         (69.50.401(b)(1) (i) or (ii))                                        B

         C             Violation of Uniform Controlled

                         Substances Act - Nonnarcotic

                         Counterfeit Substances

                         (69.50.401(b)(1) (iii), (iv), (v))                                 C

         C             Violation of Uniform Controlled

                         Substances Act - Possession of a

                         Controlled Substance

                         (69.50.401(d))                                                           C

         C             Violation of Uniform Controlled

                         Substances Act - Possession of a

                         Controlled Substance

                         (69.50.401(c))                                                           C

 

                         Firearms and Weapons

         B             Theft of Firearm (9A.56.300)                                   C

         B             Possession of Stolen Firearm

                         (9A.56.310)                                                               C

         E             Carrying Loaded Pistol Without

                         Permit (9.41.050)                                                      E

         C             Possession of Firearms by Minor (<18)

                         (9.41.040(1)(b)(iii))                                                   C

         D+           Possession of Dangerous Weapon

                         (9.41.250)                                                                  E

         D             Intimidating Another Person by use

                         of Weapon (9.41.270)                                               E

 

                         Homicide

         A+           Murder 1 (9A.32.030)                                               A

         A+           Murder 2 (9A.32.050)                                               B+

         B+           Manslaughter 1 (9A.32.060)                                     C+

         C+           Manslaughter 2 (9A.32.070)                                     D+

         B+           Vehicular Homicide (46.61.520)                              C+

 

                         Kidnapping

         A             Kidnap 1 (9A.40.020)                                               B+

         B+           Kidnap 2 (9A.40.030)                                               C+

         C+           Unlawful Imprisonment

                         (9A.40.040)                                                               D+

 

                         Obstructing Governmental Operation

         D             Obstructing a Law Enforcement

                         Officer (9A.76.020)                                                  E

         E             Resisting Arrest (9A.76.040)                                    E

         B             Introducing Contraband 1

                         (9A.76.140)                                                               C

         C             Introducing Contraband 2

                         (9A.76.150)                                                               D

         E             Introducing Contraband 3

                         (9A.76.160)                                                               E

         B+           Intimidating a Public Servant

                         (9A.76.180)                                                               C+

         B+           Intimidating a Witness

                         (9A.72.110)                                                               C+

 

                         Public Disturbance

         C+           Riot with Weapon (9A.84.010)                                 D+

         D+           Riot Without Weapon

                         (9A.84.010)                                                               E

         E             Failure to Disperse (9A.84.020)                                E

         E             Disorderly Conduct (9A.84.030)                               E

 

                         Sex Crimes

         A             Rape 1 (9A.44.040)                                                   B+

         A-            Rape 2 (9A.44.050)                                                   B+

         C+           Rape 3 (9A.44.060)                                                   D+

         A-            Rape of a Child 1 (9A.44.073)                                  B+

         B+           Rape of a Child 2 (9A.44.076)                                  C+

         B             Incest 1 (9A.64.020(1))                                             C

         C             Incest 2 (9A.64.020(2))                                             D

         D+           Indecent Exposure

                         (Victim <14) (9A.88.010)                                         E

         E             Indecent Exposure

                         (Victim 14 or over) (9A.88.010)                               E

         B+           Promoting Prostitution 1

                         (9A.88.070)                                                               C+

         C+           Promoting Prostitution 2

                         (9A.88.080)                                                               D+

         E             O & A (Prostitution) (9A.88.030)                             E

         B+           Indecent Liberties (9A.44.100)                                 C+

         A-            Child Molestation 1 (9A.44.083)                              B+

         B             Child Molestation 2 (9A.44.086)                              C+

 

                         Theft, Robbery, Extortion, and Forgery

         B             Theft 1 (9A.56.030)                                                  C

         C             Theft 2 (9A.56.040)                                                  D

         D             Theft 3 (9A.56.050)                                                  E

         B             Theft of Livestock (9A.56.080)                                C

         C             Forgery (9A.60.020)                                                 D

         A             Robbery 1 (9A.56.200)                                             B+

         B+           Robbery 2 (9A.56.210)                                             C+

         B+           Extortion 1 (9A.56.120)                                            C+

         C+           Extortion 2 (9A.56.130)                                            D+

         C             Mail Theft or Receipt of Stolen

                         Mail 1 (section 6 of this act)                                     D

         D             Mail Theft or Receipt of Stolen

                         Mail 2 (section 7 of this act)                                     E

         D             Destruction of Mail (section 4

                         of this act)                                                                 E

         B             Possession of Stolen Property 1

                         (9A.56.150)                                                               C

         C             Possession of Stolen Property 2

                         (9A.56.160)                                                               D

         D             Possession of Stolen Property 3

                         (9A.56.170)                                                               E

         C             Taking Motor Vehicle Without

                         Owner's Permission (9A.56.070)                              D

 

                         Motor Vehicle Related Crimes

         E             Driving Without a License

                         (46.20.005)                                                                E

         C             Hit and Run - Injury

                         (46.52.020(4))                                                           D

         D             Hit and Run-Attended

                         (46.52.020(5))                                                           E

         E             Hit and Run-Unattended

                         (46.52.010)                                                                E

         C             Vehicular Assault (46.61.522)                                  D

         C             Attempting to Elude Pursuing

                         Police Vehicle (46.61.024)                                       D

         E             Reckless Driving (46.61.500)                                   E

         D             Driving While Under the Influence

                         (46.61.502 and 46.61.504)                                        E

 

                         Other

         B             Bomb Threat (9.61.160)                                            C

         C             Escape 11 (9A.76.110)                                              C

         C             Escape 21 (9A.76.120)                                              C

         D             Escape 3 (9A.76.130)                                                E

         E             Obscene, Harassing, Etc.,

                         Phone Calls (9.61.230)                                              E

         A             Other Offense Equivalent to an

                         Adult Class A Felony                                                B+

         B             Other Offense Equivalent to an

                         Adult Class B Felony                                                C

         C             Other Offense Equivalent to an

                         Adult Class C Felony                                                D

         D             Other Offense Equivalent to an

                         Adult Gross Misdemeanor                                        E

         E             Other Offense Equivalent to an

                         Adult Misdemeanor                                                  E

         V             Violation of Order of Restitution,

                         Community Supervision, or

                         Confinement (13.40.200)2                                         V


1Escape 1 and 2 and Attempted Escape 1 and 2 are classed as C offenses and the standard range is established as follows:


       1st escape or attempted escape during 12-month period - 4 weeks confinement

       2nd escape or attempted escape during 12-month period - 8 weeks confinement

       3rd and subsequent escape or attempted escape during 12-month period - 12 weeks confinement


2If the court finds that a respondent has violated terms of an order, it may impose a penalty of up to 30 days of confinement.


JUVENILE SENTENCING STANDARDS


This schedule must be used for juvenile offenders. The court may select sentencing option A, B, or C.


OPTION A

JUVENILE OFFENDER SENTENCING GRID

STANDARD RANGE

 

                                                                                                                                                   

                  A+        180 WEEKS TO AGE 21 YEARS

                                                                                                                                                   

                  A          103 WEEKS TO 129 WEEKS

                                                                                             

                  A-         15-36                |52-65       |80-100      |103-129

                               WEEKS            |WEEKS   |WEEKS   |WEEKS

                               EXCEPT           |||

                               30-40                |||

                               WEEKS FOR   |||

                               15-17                |||

                               YEAR OLDS   |||

                                                                                                               

Current     B+        15-36                                  |52-65       |80-100      |103-129

Offense                  WEEKS                              |WEEKS   |WEEKS   |WEEKS

Category                                                                                                                                    

                  B          LOCAL                              |                 |52-65

                                SANCTIONS (LS)             |15-36 WEEKS           |WEEKS

                                                                                                                                                   

                  C+        LS                                                         |

                                                                                             |15-36 WEEKS

                                                                                                               

                  C          LS                                                                           |15-36 WEEKS

                                                         Local Sanctions:                           |

                                                         0 to 30 Days                                                                     

                  D+        LS                     0 to 12 Months Community Supervision

                                                         0 to 150 Hours Community Service

                  D          LS                     $0 to $500 Fine

 

                  E           LS 

                                                                                                                                                   

                                    0                    1                    2                3                4 or more

                                                          PRIOR ADJUDICATIONS

NOTE: Numbers in the first horizontal row of each seriousness category represent sentencing midpoints in years(y) and months(m). Numbers in the second

NOTE: References in the grid to days or weeks mean periods of confinement.

       (1) The vertical axis of the grid is the current offense category. The current offense category is determined by the offense of adjudication.

       (2) The horizontal axis of the grid is the number of prior adjudications included in the juvenile's criminal history. Each prior felony adjudication shall count as one point. Each prior violation, misdemeanor, and gross misdemeanor adjudication shall count as 1/4 point. Fractional points shall be rounded down.

       (3) The standard range disposition for each offense is determined by the intersection of the column defined by the prior adjudications and the row defined by the current offense category.

       (4) RCW 13.40.180 applies if the offender is being sentenced for more than one offense.

       (5) A current offense that is a violation is equivalent to an offense category of E. However, a disposition for a violation shall not include confinement.


OR

OPTION B

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY DISPOSITION ALTERNATIVE


       If the juvenile offender is subject to a standard range disposition of local sanctions or 15 to 36 weeks of confinement and has not committed an A- or B+ offense, the court may impose a disposition under RCW 13.40.160(((5))) (4) and 13.40.165.


OR

OPTION C

MANIFEST INJUSTICE



If the court determines that a disposition under option A or B would effectuate a manifest injustice, the court shall impose a disposition outside the standard range under RCW 13.40.160(2)."


MOTIONS


      On motion of Senator Heavey, the following title amendment was adopted:

       On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "mail;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 13.40.0357; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.320; adding a new chapter to Title 9A RCW; and prescribing penalties."

      On motion of Senator Heavey, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5074 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Debate ensued.


      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5074.


ROLL CALL


      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5074 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 43; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 6.

     Voting yea: Senators Bauer, Benton, Brown, Costa, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Gardner, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kline, Loveland, McAuliffe, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn and Zarelli - 43.

     Excused: Senators Finkbeiner, Kohl-Welles, Long, McCaslin, McDonald and Sheahan - 6.

      ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5074, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the tittle of the bill will stand as the title of the act.


MOTION


      On motion of Senator Goings, Senators Eide and Heavey were excused.


THIRD READING


      SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5115, by Senate Committee on Labor and Workforce Development (originally sponsored by Senators Heavey, Prentice, Kline and Fairley)

 

Changing judicial review of public employment relations commission proceedings.


      The bill was read the third time.


      Senator Fairley spoke to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5115.

      Debate ensued.


      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5115.


ROLL CALL


      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5115 and the bill failed to pass the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 22; Nays, 18; Absent, 1; Excused, 8.

     Voting yea: Senators Bauer, Brown, Costa, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Gardner, Goings, Hargrove, Haugen, Jacobsen, Loveland, McAuliffe, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Spanel, Thibaudeau and Winsley - 22.

     Voting nay: Senators Benton, Deccio, Hale, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Johnson, Morton, Oke, Roach, Rossi, Sellar, Snyder, Stevens, Swecker, West, Wojahn and Zarelli - 18.

     Absent: Senator Kline - 1.

     Excused: Senators Eide, Finkbeiner, Heavey, Kohl-Welles, Long, McCaslin, McDonald and Sheahan - 8.

        SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5115, having failed to receive the constitutional majority, was declared lost.


NOTICE FOR RECONSIDERATION


      Having voted on the prevailing side, Senator Snyder served notice that he would moved to reconsider the vote by which Substitute Senate Bill No. 5115 failed to pass the Senate.


MOTION FOR IMMEDIATE RECONSIDERATION


      Senator Johnson moved that Substitute Senate Bill No. 5115 be immediately reconsidered.


PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY


      Senator Snyder: "Does Senator Johnson's motion require a simple majority or two-thirds?"



RULING BY THE PRESIDENT


      President Owen: “Senator Snyder, in reviewing the rules, we find that Senator Johnson’s motion is not actually before us, because we are not on the ninth order. If in fact, the motion was made under the proper order, it would still take a two-thirds vote to suspend the rules. The rule requires that the vote be taken on the next working day. There is no motion before us at the time.”


THIRD READING


      SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5331, by Senate Committee on Ways and Means (originally sponsored by Senators Brown, Goings, Patterson, Eide, Winsley and Rasmussen)

 

Establishing public utility tax credits for weatherization and energy assistance programs.


MOTION


      On motion of Senator Brown, the rules were suspended, Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5331 was returned to second reading and read the second time.


MOTIONS


      On motion of Senator Brown, the following amendment was adopted:

       On page 3, line 2, strike "1999" and insert "2000"

      On motion of Senator Brown, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5331 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5331.


ROLL CALL


      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5331 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 41; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 8.

     Voting yea: Senators Bauer, Benton, Brown, Costa, Deccio, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Gardner, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kline, Loveland, McAuliffe, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn and Zarelli - 41.

     Excused: Senators Eide, Finkbeiner, Heavey, Kohl-Welles, Long, McCaslin, McDonald and Sheahan - 8.

      ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5331, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the tittle of the bill will stand as the title of the act.


MOTION


      At 11:59 a.m., on motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Monday, January 31, 2000.


BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate


TONY M. COOK, Secretary of the Senate