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TWENTY-FIFTH DAY
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NOON SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, February 3, 2000
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Owen. No roll call was taken.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, Rule 46 was suspended to permit the Committee on Labor and Workforce Development to continue to meet during the session.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Rule 46 states: 'No committee shall sit during the daily session of the senate unless by special leave.'
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 2, 2000
SB 5554 Prime Sponsor, Senator Costa: Authorizing community and technical colleges boards of trustees to adopt rules regarding weapons on district-owned or maintained property. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Bauer, Jacobsen, McAuliffe and B. Sheldon.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Horn and Sheahan.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 2, 2000
SB 5953 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Creating the public interest attorney loan repayment and scholarship program. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5953 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Bauer, Horn, Jacobsen, McAuliffe, Sheahan and B. Sheldon.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 2, 2000
SB 6211 Prime Sponsor, Senator T. Sheldon: Concerning the use of access road revolving fund moneys. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. 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.
February 2, 2000
SB 6256 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rasmussen: Allowing voluntary food labeling. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; T. Sheldon, Vice Chair; Gardner, Honeyford, Morton, Prentice, Snyder, Stevens and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2000
SB 6263 Prime Sponsor, Senator Zarelli: Concerning the legal parents or guardians of minor drivers. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6263 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, Johnson, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Sheahan, T. Sheldon, Shin and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2000
SB 6281 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Designating ferries as "No Smoking" areas. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Goings, Vice Chair; Costa, Eide, Heavey, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Sheahan, T. Sheldon, Shin and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2000
SB 6284 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Protecting DNA information. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6284 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Patterson, Stevens and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2000
SB 6300 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Requiring annual reports of, and recommendations for improvements in, equal access to delivery of human services by state agencies. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6300 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, Patterson, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 1, 2000
SB 6336 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Eliminating retroactive tolling provisions for restitution/legal financial obligations and allowing tolling for other forms of supervision. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6336 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Patterson, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2000
SB 6337 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Creating a criminal investigations unit within the department of corrections. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6337 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, Long and Patterson.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass substitute. Signed by Senators Stevens and Zarelli.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 1, 2000
SB 6360 Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Providing for temporary real estate appraiser practice permits. Reported by Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6360 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Gardner, Hale, Rasmussen, T. Sheldon and Winsley.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Benton and Heavey.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2000
SB 6361 Prime Sponsor, Senator Zarelli: Protecting children at the state school for the deaf and the state school for the blind from abuse and neglect. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6361 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, Patterson, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 1, 2000
SB 6362 Prime Sponsor, Senator Zarelli: Changing provisions relating to the removal and placement of foster children. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Patterson, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2000
SB 6395 Prime Sponsor, Senator Franklin: Establishing a commission to study issues involving DNA technology. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6395 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Patterson, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 2, 2000
SB 6425 Prime Sponsor, Senator McAuliffe: Changing advanced college tuition payment program provisions. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6425 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Bauer, Horn, Jacobsen, McAuliffe, Sheahan and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2000
SB 6437 Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Modifying provisions concerning the registration of business trade names. Reported by Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Benton, Deccio, Gardner, Hale, Heavey, Rasmussen, T. Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2000
SB 6439 Prime Sponsor, Senator Long: Changing terminology in the release from commitment of persons in mental treatment facilities. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6439 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Stevens and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 2, 2000
SB 6450 Prime Sponsor, Senator Jacobsen: Creating the wildlife publications account. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6450 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.
February 2, 2000
SB 6462 Prime Sponsor, Senator McAuliffe: Providing a salary bonus for teachers receiving national board for professional teaching standards certification. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6462 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Bauer, Benton, Brown, Goings, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen and Swecker.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 1, 2000
SB 6486 Prime Sponsor, Senator Costa: Changing contempt sanctions in juvenile court proceedings. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6486 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Patterson, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2000
SB 6487 Prime Sponsor, Senator Long: Providing for the release of mental health information under certain circumstances. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6487 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Long, Stevens and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2000
SB 6498 Prime Sponsor, Senator McCaslin: Providing a procedure to conduct DNA testing of evidence for persons sentenced to death or life imprisonment. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6498 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.
February 2, 2000
SB 6526 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Excluding exempt positions from bargaining units of employees of institutions of higher education governed by chapter 41.56 RCW. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Bauer, Jacobsen, McAuliffe, Sheahan and B. Sheldon.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Horn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 2, 2000
SB 6552 Prime Sponsor, Senator Jacobsen: Studying recreational opportunities available in the west slope of the Cascade foothills. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; T. Sheldon, Vice Chair; Hargrove, Morton, Oke, Rossi, Snyder, Spanel and Stevens.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 1, 2000
SB 6554 Prime Sponsor, Senator Long: Changing provisions relating to less restrictive alternative mental health commitments. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6554 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Long, Stevens and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 2, 2000
SB 6572 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rasmussen: Protecting aquatic habitat through the use of tax incentives. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation
MAJORITY Recommendation: That the bill be referred to Committee on Ways and Means without recommendation. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; T. Sheldon, Vice Chair; Hargrove, Morton, Oke, Rossi, Snyder, Spanel and Stevens.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 1, 2000
SB 6608 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Allowing a writ of mandate when a state human services agency fails to perform specified duties. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Long, Stevens and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2000
SB 6621 Prime Sponsor, Senator Costa: Creating a task force to study the interstate compact for adult offender supervision. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6621 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Patterson, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2000
SB 6635 Prime Sponsor, Senator Sheahan: Providing a tax exemption for clothing and footwear. Reported by Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Benton, Deccio, Gardner, Hale, Heavey, Rasmussen, T. Sheldon and Winsley.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 1, 2000
SB 6703 Prime Sponsor, Senator Costa: Including prevention for potential victims of sexual assault as a core treatment service for victims of sexual assault. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Long, Patterson, Sheahan, Stevens and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 2, 2000
SB 6781 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rasmussen: Modifying provisions concerning the management of dairy nutrients. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6781 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; T. Sheldon, Vice Chair; Gardner, Honeyford, Morton, Prentice, Snyder, Stevens and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 2, 2000
SJM 8016 Prime Sponsor, Senator Morton: Requesting support to combat Douglas fir bark beetles. 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.
February 2, 2000
SJM 8018 Prime Sponsor, Senator Jacobsen: Requesting the passage of the conservation and reinvestment act. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Hargrove, Morton, Oke, Rossi, Snyder and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 2, 2000
SJM 8019 Prime Sponsor, Senator Eide: Petitioning Congress to consider formula grants for gifted and talented education programs in its reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Bauer, Brown, Goings, Rasmussen, Swecker and Zarelli.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Hochstatter.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 2, 2000
SJM 8021 Prime Sponsor, Senator Spanel: Requesting the designation of the Paul N. Luvera, Sr. Memorial Highway. 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, Johnson, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Sheahan, T. Sheldon, Shin and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, Senate Bill No. 5953 and Senate Bill No. 6635 were referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, Senate Bill No. 6211 was referred to the Committee on Rules.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
February 2, 2000
GA 9216 DEBORAH J. BARNETT, appointed May 11, 1999, for a term ending September 30, 2000, as a member of the Board of Trustees for The Evergreen State College.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Bauer, Horn, Jacobsen, McAuliffe, Sheahan and B. Sheldon.
Passed to the Committee on Rules.
February 2, 2000
GA 9239 NICHOLAS FRENCH, appointed June 1, 1999, for a term ending May 31, 2000, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Central Washington University.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Bauer, Horn, Jacobsen, McAuliffe, Sheahan and B. Sheldon.
Passed to the Committee on Rules.
February 2, 2000
GA 9254 CHRISTOPHER S. KNAUS, appointed June 1, 1999, for a term ending May 31, 2000, as a member of the Board of Regents for the University of Washington.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Bauer, Horn, Jacobsen, McAuliffe, Sheahan and B. Sheldon.
Passed to the Committee on Rules.
February 2, 2000
GA 9255 TOM KOENNINGER, appointed May 13, 1999, for a term ending April 3, 2003, as a member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Bauer, Horn, Jacobsen, McAuliffe, Sheahan and B. Sheldon.
Passed to the Committee on Rules.
February 2, 2000
GA 9260 CAROLYN A. LAKE, appointed September 16, 1999, for a term ending September 30, 2002, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Bates Technical College District No. 28.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Bauer, Horn, Jacobsen, McAuliffe, Sheahan and B. Sheldon.
Passed to the Committee on Rules.
February 2, 2000
GA 9268 KENNETH J. MARTIN, appointed April 21, 1999, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Central Washington University.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Bauer, Horn, Jacobsen, McAuliffe, Sheahan and B. Sheldon.
Passed to the Committee on Rules.
February 2, 2000
GA 9286 NADINE L. ROMERO, appointed October 1, 1999, for a term ending September 30, 2005, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Central Washington University.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Bauer, Horn, Jacobsen, McAuliffe, Sheahan and B. Sheldon.
Passed to the Committee on Rules.
February 2, 2000
GA 9300 JOHN WARRING, appointed October 1, 1999, for a term ending September 30, 2004, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Grays Harbor Community College District No. 2.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Bauer, Horn, Jacobsen, McAuliffe, Sheahan and B. Sheldon.
Passed to the Committee on Rules.
MESSAGE FROM STATE OFFICE
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
January 27, 2000
Mr. Tony Cook
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Cook:
Enclosed is the department's Report to the Legislature entitled “Chemical Dependency Disposition Alternative.” It is mandated under RCW 70.96A. 520.
Please call Barbara Glass at (360) 902-7805 if you have questions regarding the report.
Sincerely,
LYLE QUASIM
Secretary
The Department of Social and Health Services report on Chemical Dependency Disposition Alternative is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
February 2, 2000
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Co-Speakers have signed SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 3077, and the same is herewith transmitted.
CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Co-Chief Clerk
TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Co-Chief Clerk
SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT
The President signed:
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO 3077.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 6827 by Senator Goings
AN ACT Relating to the definition of remuneration; and adding a new section to chapter 50.20 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
SB 6828 by Senators Thibaudeau and Prentice (by request of Governor Locke)
AN ACT Relating to authorizing a credit of tribal taxes against state taxes on liquor subject to agreements regarding the state and tribal tax systems; amending RCW 66.08.050; adding a new section to chapter 43.06 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.08 RCW; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SB 6829 by Senators Winsley, Costa, Long, Fairley, Snyder, Bauer, Fraser, Franklin and Kohl-Welles
AN ACT Relating to making an irrevocable choice to become a member of the Washington school employees' retirement system plan 2 or plan 3; amending RCW 41.35.610 and 41.35.010; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
MOTION
At 12:03 p.m., on motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 4, 2000.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
TONY M. COOK, Secretary of the Senate