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FIFTEENTH DAY, FIRST SPECIAL SESSION
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MORNING SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, May 9, 2001
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 Benton, Brown, Costa, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, Horn, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Oke, Roach, Swecker and West. On motion of Senator Eide, Senators Brown, Costa, Franklin and Hargrove were excused. On motion of Senator Honeyford, Senators Finkbeiner, Hewitt, Horn, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Oke and Roach were excused.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, consisting of staff members Polly Rosmond and Annette Swillie, presented the Colors. Bob Drennan, Legislative Assistant to Senator Dino Rossi, 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.
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
May 8, 2001
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to advise you that on May 8, 2001, Governor Locke approved the following Senate Bill entitled:
Senate Bill No. 6107
Relating to geothermal energy.
Sincerely,
EVERETT H. BILLINGSLEA, General Counsel
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
May 8, 2001
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed:
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1845,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2227,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2242, and the same are herewith transmitted.
CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Co-Chief Clerk
TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Co-Chief Clerk
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 6184 by Senators T. Sheldon, Rossi, West and Finkbeiner
AN ACT Relating to clarifying the decision of the Washington state supreme court in Simpson Investment Co. v. Dept. of Revenue; amending RCW 82.04.4281; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS
EHB 1845 by Representatives Sehlin and H. Sommers (by request of Department of Natural Resources)
Increasing the fee for a surface mining reclamation permit.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SHB 2227 by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Ahern, Gombosky, Schoesler, Wood, Benson, Haigh, Schindler, Conway, Cox, Reardon, D. Schmidt, Talcott, Campbell and Bush) (by request of Department of Veterans Affairs)
Establishing the eastern Washington veterans' home.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SHB 2242 by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Cody, Lisk, Ruderman, Alexander and Eickmeyer)
Revising provisions for medicaid nursing home rates.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SECOND READING
CONFIRMATION OF GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fraser, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9046, Margaret Allen, as a member of the Executive Board of the Washington Public Power Supply System, was confirmed.
Senators Fraser and Hale spoke to the confirmation of Margaret Allen as a member of the Executive Board of the Washington Public Power Supply System.
APPOINTMENT OF MARGARET ALLEN
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 33; Nays, 0; Absent, 4; Excused, 12.
Voting yea: Senators Carlson, Constantine, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Fraser, Gardner, Hale, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Long, McAuliffe, Parlette, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Rossi, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Thibaudeau, Winsley and Zarelli - 33.
Absent: Senators Benton, Haugen, Swecker and West - 4.
Excused: Senators Brown, Costa, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Hargrove, Hewitt, Horn, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Oke and Roach - 12.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Eide, Senator Haugen was excused.
On motion of Senator Honeyford, Senators Benton, Parlette and Swecker were excused.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Prentice, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9076, Beverly Hermanson, as a member of the State Investment Board, was confirmed.
APPOINTMENT OF BEVERLY HERMANSON
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 34; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 15.
Voting yea: Senators Carlson, Constantine, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Fraser, Gardner, Hale, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Long, McAuliffe, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Rossi, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 34.
Excused: Senators Benton, Brown, Costa, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Oke, Parlette, Roach and Swecker - 15.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Kohl-Welles, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9098, Matthew Moore, as a member of the Board of Regents for Washington State University, was confirmed.
Senators Kohl-Welles and Sheahan spoke to the confirmation of Matthew Moore as a member of the Board of Regents for Washington State University.
APPOINTMENT OF MATTHEW MOORE
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 35; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 14.
Voting yea: Senators Brown, Carlson, Constantine, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Fraser, Gardner, Hale, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Long, McAuliffe, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Rossi, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 35.
Excused: Senators Benton, Costa, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Oke, Parlette, Roach and Swecker - 14.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Honeyford, Senator Deccio was excused.
MOTION
On motion of Senator McAuliffe, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9151, Karen Rademaker Simpson, as a member of the Professional Educator Standards Board, was confirmed.
APPOINTMENT OF KAREN RADEMAKER SIMPSON
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 35; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 14.
Voting yea: Senators Brown, Carlson, Constantine, Eide, Fairley, Fraser, Gardner, Hale, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Long, McAuliffe, Parlette, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Rossi, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 35.
Excused: Senators Benton, Costa, Deccio, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Oke, Roach and Swecker - 14.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Jacobsen, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9043, R. Peter Van Gytenbeek, as a member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission, was confirmed.
APPOINTMENT OF R. PETER VAN GYTENBEEK.
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 33; Nays, 4; Absent, 0; Excused, 12.
Voting yea: Senators Brown, Carlson, Constantine, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Fraser, Gardner, Hale, Hochstatter, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Long, McAuliffe, Parlette, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Rossi, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West and Zarelli - 33.
Voting nay: Senators Honeyford, Snyder, Spanel and Winsley - 4.
Excused: Senators Benton, Costa, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Oke and Roach - 12.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9047, John W. Amaya, as a member of the Board of Regents for the University of Washington , was confirmed.
APPOINTMENT OF JOHN W. AMAYA
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 37; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 12.
Voting yea: Senators Brown, Carlson, Constantine, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Fraser, Gardner, Hale, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Long, McAuliffe, Parlette, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Rossi, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 37.
Excused: Senators Benton, Costa, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Oke and Roach - 12.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Snyder, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9084, Gary Kipp, as a member of the Professional Educator Standards Board, was confirmed.
APPOINTMENT OF GARY KIPP
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 37; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 12.
Voting yea: Senators Brown, Carlson, Constantine, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Fraser, Gardner, Hale, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Long, McAuliffe, Parlette, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Rossi, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 37.
Excused: Senators Benton, Costa, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Oke and Roach - 12.
MOTION
On motion of Senator McAuliffe, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9128, Yvonne Ullas, as a member of the Professional Educator Standards Board, was confirmed.
Senators McAuliffe and Brown spoke to the confirmation of Yvonne Ullas as a member of the Professional Educator Standards Board.
APPOINTMENT OF YVONNE ULLAS
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 37; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 12.
Voting yea: Senators Brown, Carlson, Constantine, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Fraser, Gardner, Hale, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Long, McAuliffe, Parlette, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Rossi, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 37.
Excused: Senators Benton, Costa, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Oke and Roach - 12.
MOTION
On motion of Senator McAuliffe, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9124, Dennis W. Sterner, as a member of the Professional Educator Standards Board, was confirmed.
APPOINTMENT OF DENNIS W. STERNER
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 38; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 11.
Voting yea: Senators Brown, Carlson, Constantine, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Fraser, Gardner, Hale, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Long, McAuliffe, McDonald, Parlette, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Rossi, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 38.
Excused: Senators Benton, Costa, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, McCaslin, Morton, Oke and Roach - 11.
MOTION
On motion of Senator McDonald, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9072, William H. Gates, as a member of the Board of Regents for the University of Washington, was confirmed.
Senators McDonald and Jacobsen spoke to the confirmation of William H. Gates as a member of the Board of Regents for the University of Washington.
APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM H. GATES
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 38; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 11.
Voting yea: Senators Brown, Carlson, Constantine, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Fraser, Gardner, Hale, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Long, McAuliffe, McDonald, Parlette, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Rossi, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 38.
Excused: Senators Benton, Costa, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, McCaslin, Morton, Oke and Roach - 11.
SECOND READING
SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 8023, by Senators Hale, Fraser, Eide, Regala and Roach
Requesting full funding for the cleanup of the Hanford Reservation.
The joint memorial was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Hale, the rules were suspended, Senate Joint Memorial No. 8023 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the joint memorial 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 Senate Joint Memorial No. 8023.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Joint Memorial 8023 and the joint memorial passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 38; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 11.
Voting yea: Senators Brown, Carlson, Constantine, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Fraser, Gardner, Hale, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Long, McAuliffe, McDonald, Parlette, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Rossi, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 38.
Excused: Senators Benton, Costa, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, McCaslin, Morton, Oke and Roach - 11.
SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 8023, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Hale, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 2001-8694
By Senators Hale and Roach
WHEREAS, Babies are wonderful miracles of endless hope and promise; and
WHEREAS, The beginning of life is special and wondrous; and
WHEREAS, Each child is a blessing, a joy and a reminder of the things in life that truly matter; and
WHEREAS, The Senate previously passed a resolution honoring babies born during the 2001 Regular Session, and
WHEREAS, Two more precious gifts of life have now joined the Senate family; and
WHEREAS, Michal Kay Hale was born to the son and daughter-in-law of Senator Pat Hale on April 25, 2001; and
WHEREAS, Ethan Daniel Roach was born to the son and daughter-in-law of Senator Pam Roach on April 30, 2001;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate hereby welcome these 2001 Special Session Babies born to the children of members of the Senate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate wish all the blessings of life for Michal and Ethan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Senators Hale and Roach each be given an official copy of this resolution to be placed in the baby book of her 2001 Special Session Baby.
MOTION
At 11:04 a.m., on motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 10, 2001.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
TONY M. COOK, Secretary of the Senate