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FIFTY EIGHTH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION

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SEVENTEENTH DAY

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House Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, January 29, 2003

The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding). The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present.

The flags were escorted to the rostrum by the Washington National Guard Combined Color Guard. Prayer was offered by Chaplain Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Hegtvedt, Brigade Chaplain of the 66th Aviation Brigade.

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

RESOLUTION

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.2003-4607, by Representatives Benson, Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Berkey, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Chase, Chopp, Clements, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hinkle, Holmquist, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kristiansen, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, Mastin, McCoy, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, Newhouse, Nixon, O'Brien, Orcutt, Pearson, Pettigrew, Pflug, Priest, Quall, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Shabro, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Tom, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood and Woods

WHEREAS, Over eight thousand men and women of the Washington National Guard comprised of Air National Guard and Army National Guard continue to serve the country as Guardians of American interests at home and abroad; and

WHEREAS, These recognized leaders in state, regional, and national preparedness, who reside in every legislative district throughout Washington, volunteer their time and personal efforts to serve the needs of the people of Washington state; and

WHEREAS, The Washington National Guard continues to be prepared to answer the state's call in response to floods, fires, civil disturbances, and all other natural or manmade emergencies and disasters; and

WHEREAS, The Washington National Guard has provided additional security at our state's airports, at our international borders, during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, and at numerous locations across the globe in protection of our state and nation in answer to the war on terrorism and response to the horrific terrorist attacks on our nation September 11th 2001; and

WHEREAS, The Washington National Guard continues its promoting of positive lifestyles and activities for Washington's youth through involvement and support in highly effective drug prevention programs with school-aged children and community-based organizations; and

WHEREAS, The Washington National Guard continues an active participation in the state's counterdrug efforts by providing soldiers, airmen, and specialized equipment in support of many local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The dedication of these men and women last year contributed to hundreds of drug-related arrests and seizures and the destruction of millions of dollars of illegal drugs; and

WHEREAS, The Washington National Guard adds value to communities by opening armories for public use, assistance to food banks, and other community and youth activities. The Washington National Guard continues to build upon these readiness centers/armories throughout the state to enhance education, add to quality of life, and increase economic vitality; and

WHEREAS, Select members and units of the Washington National Guard are now serving throughout the world in critical missions supporting the nation in the war on terrorism with dedication, valor, and courage, and at great personal risk and sacrifice;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives express its thanks and appreciation to the devoted families and dedicated employers of our Washington National Guard soldiers and airmen for their support without which the Washington National Guard's missions could not be successful; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives specifically and particularly recognize the value and dedication of a strong Washington National Guard to the viability, economy, safety, security, and well-being of this state, both through the outstanding performance of its state emergency and disaster relief mission, and through the continued benefit to local communities by the presence of productively employed, drug-free, and well-equipped and trained Guard units and the readiness center/armories that house them; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the Adjutant General of the Washington National Guard, the Governor of the State of Washington, the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force, and the President of the United States.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4607 was adopted.

The Speaker assumed the chair.

There being no objection, the House advanced to the sixth order of business.

SECOND READING

HOUSE BILL NO. 1053, by Representatives Miloscia, Armstrong, Haigh, Simpson, Schoesler, Quall, O'Brien, Kirby, Cox, Eickmeyer, Berkey, McCoy, Ruderman, Hatfield, Sullivan, Morris, Linville, Ahern, Veloria, Bush, Conway, Dickerson, Lovick, Fromhold, Dunshee, Gombosky, Kenney, Kagi, Schual-Berke and Campbell

Enhancing government accountability.

The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 1053 was substituted for House Bill No. 1053 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1053 was read the second time.

Representative Armstrong moved the adoption of the following amendment (001):

Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that:

(1) Public confidence in government is essential. Public programs must continuously improve in quality, efficiency, and effectiveness in order to increase public trust;

(2) Washington state government and other entities that receive tax dollars must continuously improve the way they operate and deliver services so citizens receive maximum value for their tax dollars;

(3) An independent citizen oversight board is necessary to establish an annual assessment and performance grading program to ensure that government services, customer satisfaction, program efficiency, and management systems are world class in performance; and

(4) Fair, independent, professional performance audits of state agencies by the state auditor are essential to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of government.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 43.09 RCW to read as follows:

For purposes of sections 3 through 6 of this act:

(1) "Board" means the citizen oversight board created in section 3 of this act.

(2) "Draft work plan" means the work plan for conducting performance audits of state agencies proposed by the board and state auditor after the statewide performance review.

(3) "Final performance audit report" means a written document jointly released by the citizen oversight board and the state auditor that includes the findings and comments from the preliminary performance audit report.

(4) "Final work plan" means the work plan for conducting performance audits of state agencies adopted by the board and state auditor.

(5) "Performance audit" means an objective and systematic assessment of a state agency or any of its programs, functions, or activities by an independent evaluator in order to help public officials improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability. Performance audits include economy and efficiency audits and program audits.

(6) "Preliminary performance audit report" means a written document prepared after the completion of a performance audit to be submitted for comment before the final performance audit report. The preliminary performance audit report must contain the audit findings and any proposed recommendations to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, or accountability of the state agency being audited.

(7) "State agency" or "agency" means a state agency, department, office, officer, board, commission, bureau, division, institution, or institution of higher education. "State agency" includes all elective offices in the executive branch of state government.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. A new section is added to chapter 43.09 RCW to read as follows:

(1) The citizen oversight board is created to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability in state government.

(2) The board shall consist of seven members as follows:

(a) One member shall be the state auditor, who shall be a nonvoting member;

(b) One member shall be the chair of the joint legislative audit and review committee, who shall be a nonvoting member;

(c) Four of the members shall be selected by the governor as follows: Each major caucus of the house of representatives and the senate shall submit a list of three names. The lists may not include the names of members of the legislature. The governor shall select a person from each list provided by each caucus; and

(d) The governor shall select the fifth member.

(3) The board shall elect a chair. Neither the chair of the joint legislative audit and review committee nor the state auditor may serve as chair.

(4) Appointees shall be individuals who have a basic understanding of state government operations with knowledge and expertise in performance management, quality management, strategic planning, performance assessments, or closely related fields.

(5) Appointed members shall serve for terms of four years, with the terms expiring on June 30th on the fourth year of the term. However, in the case of the initial members, two members shall serve four-year terms, two members shall serve three-year terms, and one member shall serve a two-year term, with each of the terms expiring on June 30th of the applicable year. Appointees may be reappointed to serve more than one term.

(6) The joint legislative audit and review committee shall provide clerical, technical, and management personnel to the board to serve as the board's staff.

(7) The board shall meet at least once a quarter and may hold additional meetings at the call of the chair or by a majority vote of the members of the board.

(8) The members of the board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.220 and reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. A new section is added to chapter 44.28 RCW to read as follows:

(1) The citizen oversight board, created in section 2 of this act, shall establish an annual assessment and performance grading program. The program shall consist of conducting annual performance assessments and grading state agency performance. Assessments shall be implemented on a phased-in schedule. Initial areas to be assessed shall include quality management, productivity and fiscal efficiency, program effectiveness, contract management and oversight, internal audit, internal and external customer satisfaction, statutory and regulatory compliance, and technology systems and on-line services. As part of this program, the board shall:

(a) Consult with and seek input from elected officials, state employees, and professionals with a background in performance management for establishing the grading standards. In developing the criteria, the board shall consider already developed best practices and audit criteria used by government or nongovernment organizations. Before the assessment, the agencies shall be given the criteria for the assessment and the standards for grading; and

(b) Contract or partner with public or private entities that have expertise in public sector reviews and/or technical expertise in individual assessment areas to perform the assessments and grading of all state agencies. The board may contract or partner with more than one entity for different assessment areas.

(2) The board shall submit the results of the assessment and grading program to the governor, the office of financial management, appropriate legislative committees, and the public by December 15th of each year. The results of the annual assessments and performance grading shall be posted on the internet.

(3) The definitions in section 2 of this act apply to this section.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. A new section is added to chapter 43.09 RCW to read as follows:

(1) The board and the state auditor shall work together regarding performance audits of state government.

(2) The board shall establish criteria for performance audits. Agencies shall be audited using criteria that include generally accepted government auditing standards as well as legislative mandates and performance objectives established by state agencies. Mandates include, but are not limited to, agency strategies, time lines, program objectives, and mission and goals as required in RCW 43.88.090.

(3) Using the criteria developed in subsection (2) of this section, the board and the state auditor shall complete a statewide performance review within one year of contracting as a preliminary to a draft work plan for conducting performance audits. The board and the state auditor shall develop a schedule and common methodology for conducting these reviews.

(4) The board and the state auditor shall develop the draft work plan for performance audits based on input from citizens, state employees, state managers, the joint legislative audit and review committee, public officials, and others. The draft work plan may include a list of agencies, programs, or systems to be audited on a time line decided by the board and the state auditor based on a number of factors including risk, importance, and citizen concerns. All audits shall be designed to be completed within a six-month period.

(5) Before adopting the final work plan, the board shall consult with the legislative auditor and other appropriate oversight and audit entities to coordinate work plans and avoid duplication of effort in their planned performance audits of state government agencies. The board shall defer to the joint legislative audit and review committee work plan if a similar audit is included on both work plans for auditing. The final work plan must be agreed upon by the board and the state auditor.

(6) The state auditor shall contract out for performance audits. In conducting the audits, agency front-line employees and internal auditors should be involved. The audits may include an evaluation of:

(a) Identification of programs and services that can be eliminated, reduced, consolidated, or enhanced;

(b) Identification of funding sources to the state agency, to programs, and to services that can be eliminated, reduced, consolidated, or enhanced;

(c) Analysis of gaps and overlaps in programs and services and recommendations for improving, dropping, blending, or separating functions to correct gaps or overlaps;

(d) Analysis and recommendations for pooling information technology systems used within the state agency, and evaluation of information processing and telecommunications policy, organization, and management;

(e) Analysis of the roles and functions of the state agency, its programs, and its services and their compliance with statutory authority and recommendations for eliminating or changing those roles and functions and ensuring compliance with statutory authority;

(f) Recommendations for eliminating or changing statutes, rules, and policy directives as may be necessary to ensure that the agency carry out reasonably and properly those functions vested in the agency by statute;

(g) Verification of the reliability and validity of agency performance data, self-assessments, and performance measurement systems as required under RCW 43.88.090;

(h) Identification of potential cost savings in the state agency, its programs, and its services;

(i) Identification and recognition of best practices;

(j) Evaluation of planning, budgeting, and program evaluation policies and practices;

(k) Evaluation of personnel systems operation and management;

(l) Evaluation of state purchasing operations and management policies and practices; and

(m) Evaluation of organizational structure and staffing levels, particularly in terms of the ratio of managers and supervisors to nonmanagement personnel.

(7) The state auditor and the board may develop a grading system for the audits. The audit report may include the agency grade, evaluation and identification of best practices, and findings and recommendations for efficiency and effectiveness of state programs. The board and the state auditor shall examine a system for grading the audits. The board shall report its findings to the legislature by December 31, 2003.

(8) The state auditor must solicit comments on preliminary performance audit reports from the audited state agency, the office of the governor, the office of financial management, the board, and the joint legislative audit and review committee for comment. Comments must be received within thirty days after receipt of the preliminary performance audit report unless a different time period is approved by the state auditor. All comments shall be incorporated into the final performance audit report. The final audit report shall include the objectives, scope, and methodology; the audit results, including findings and recommendations; conclusions; and identification of best practices.

(9) The final reports shall be submitted to the board by the state auditor. The board and the state auditor shall jointly release final reports to the citizens of Washington, the governor, and the appropriate legislative committees. Final performance audit reports shall be posted on the internet.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 6. A new section is added to chapter 43.88 RCW to read as follows:

In addition to the authority given the state auditor in RCW 43.88.160(6), the state auditor is authorized to conduct performance audits identified in section 5 of this act.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 7. A new section is added to chapter 43.131 RCW to read as follows:

The citizen oversight board created in section 3 of this act and its powers and duties shall be terminated June 30, 2010, as provided in section 8 of this act. The joint legislative audit and review committee shall contract with a private entity for the review in this section.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 8. A new section is added to chapter 43.131 RCW to read as follows:

The following acts or parts of acts, as now existing or hereafter amended, are each repealed, effective June 30, 2011:

(1) Section 2 of this act;

(2) Section 3 of this act;

(3) Section 4 of this act;

(4) Section 5 of this act; and

(5) Section 6 of this act.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 9. If specific funding for the purposes of this act, referencing this act by bill or chapter number, is not provided by June 30, 2003, in the omnibus appropriations act, this act is null and void."

Correct the title.

Representatives Armstrong and Haigh spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

The amendment was adopted. The bill was ordered engrossed.

There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Representatives Miloscia, Armstrong, Haigh, Anderson, Hunter, Shabro, Romero, Priest, Kristiansen and Kessler spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

MOTION

On motion of Representative Upthegrove, Representative Darneille was excused.

The Speaker stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1053.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1053 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 97, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.

Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Berkey, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Chase, Clements, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hinkle, Holmquist, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kristiansen, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, Mastin, McCoy, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, McMahan, McMorris, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Murray, Newhouse, Nixon, Orcutt, Pearson, Pettigrew, Pflug, Priest, Quall, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Shabro, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Tom, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood, Woods and Mr. Speaker - 92.

Excused: Representative Darneille - 1.

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1053, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

Representative Santos thanked the body for their prayers and support during her recent bout with cancer. She emphasized the importance of regular exams in early detection.

There being no objection, the House reverted to the fourth order of business.

INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

HB 1507 by Representatives Linville, Delvin, Cooper, O'Brien, Hunt, Cox, Roach and Holmquist

AN ACT Relating to calculating gain sharing; amending RCW 41.31.020, 41.31A.020, and 41.31A.020; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1508 by Representatives Anderson and Pflug

AN ACT Relating to limitations on excess school levies; amending RCW 84.52.0531; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 1509 by Representatives Skinner, Veloria, Sehlin, Pettigrew, McDonald, Schual-Berke, McCoy, McDermott, Linville, Upthegrove and Conway

AN ACT Relating to establishing the Washington state economic development commission to replace the governor's small business improvement council; adding a new section to chapter 43.175 RCW; and repealing RCW 43.175.010, 43.175.020, and 43.175.901.

Referred to Committee on Trade & Economic Development.

HB 1510 by Representatives Haigh, Eickmeyer, Morris and Simpson

AN ACT Relating to fire protection district property tax levies; amending RCW 84.52.043; adding a new section to chapter 84.52 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 1511 by Representatives Haigh, Armstrong, Wallace and Ruderman

AN ACT Relating to public hospital district public works contracting; amending RCW 39.10.020, 39.10.051, 39.10.061, and 39.10.902; and adding new sections to chapter 39.10 RCW.

Referred to Committee on State Government.

HB 1512 by Representatives Cox, Fromhold, Sump, Schoesler, Hatfield, Ahern, Clements and Armstrong

AN ACT Relating to controlling game damage to crops; amending RCW 77.36.020 and 77.12.150; and adding a new section to chapter 77.36 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks.

HB 1513 by Representatives Darneille, Campbell, Schual-Berke, Sullivan, Berkey, McDermott and Santos

AN ACT Relating to selling or leasing contaminated property; amending RCW 64.44.010 and 64.44.050; and prescribing penalties.

Referred to Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks.

HB 1514 by Representatives Darneille, Sullivan, Berkey and Kagi

AN ACT Relating to interest on legal financial obligations; amending RCW 10.82.090; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections.

HB 1515 by Representatives Cooper, Upthegrove, Rockefeller and Simpson

AN ACT Relating to hydraulic project approvals applications; amending RCW 77.12.170 and 43.135.055; and adding a new section to chapter 77.55 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks.

HB 1516 by Representatives Cooper, Delvin, O'Brien, Lovick, Berkey, Hatfield, Simpson, Linville and Anderson

AN ACT Relating to park rangers employed by the state parks and recreation commission; and amending RCW 10.93.020, 10.93.140, 41.26.030, and 79A.05.160.

Referred to Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections.

HB 1517 by Representatives Cooper, Simpson, Conway, Sullivan and Wallace

AN ACT Relating to the occupational safety and health of fire department employees; amending RCW 49.17.020; and adding new sections to chapter 49.17 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 1518 by Representatives Clibborn, Carrell, Kirby, McIntire, Dunshee, Schindler, Sommers, Miloscia, Cooper, Fromhold, Sehlin, Simpson and Santos

AN ACT Relating to voter-approved increases in excess of the property tax revenue limit; and amending RCW 84.55.050.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 1519 by Representatives Wood, Fromhold, Simpson, Cooper, Schindler, Conway, Delvin, Hunt, Gombosky, Sullivan, Wallace, Santos and Kenney

AN ACT Relating to death benefits for members of the teachers' retirement system, school employees' retirement system, and public employees' retirement system; amending RCW 41.32.520, 41.32.805, 41.32.895, 41.35.460, 41.35.710, 41.40.270, 41.40.700, and 41.40.835; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1520 by Representatives Simpson, Hinkle and Dunshee

AN ACT Relating to adding correction and detention facilities to public works board project categories; and amending RCW 43.155.010, 43.155.020, 43.155.050, 43.155.068, and 43.155.070.

Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.

HB 1521 by Representatives Haigh, Armstrong, Hunt, Nixon, McDermott, Tom, Miloscia, Linville, Wallace, Kenney, Upthegrove, Conway, Wood, Rockefeller, Anderson and Kagi

AN ACT Relating to legislative hearings on initiatives and referendums; amending RCW 43.07.030, 42.17.130, and 42.52.180; adding new sections to chapter 43.07 RCW; and creating new sections.

Referred to Committee on State Government.

HB 1522 by Representative Murray; by request of Governor Locke

AN ACT Relating to the creation of the local transportation grant board; amending RCW 36.78.010, 36.78.070, 36.78.110, 36.79.010, 36.79.110, 43.99M.080, 46.68.120, 46.68.124, 47.06A.010, 47.26.044, 47.26.170, 47.26.185, 47.26.260, 47.26.270, 47.26.282, 47.26.320, 47.26.325, 47.26.426, 47.26.427, 47.26.440, 47.26.506, 47.26.507, and 82.44.150; reenacting and amending RCW 43.84.092 and 82.44.180; adding a new chapter to Title 47 RCW; creating new sections; repealing RCW 36.78.030, 36.78.090, 36.78.100, 36.79.030, 36.79.040, 36.79.050, 36.79.060, 36.79.070, 36.79.080, 47.26.121, 47.26.130, 47.26.140, 47.26.150, 47.26.160, 47.26.167, 47.06A.001, 47.06A.030, 47.06A.040, 47.06A.070, and 47.06A.900; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 1523 by Representatives O'Brien and Chandler

AN ACT Relating to electricians; and amending RCW 19.28.091.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 1524 by Representatives Schindler, Romero, Crouse, Mielke, Cox, O'Brien, Benson, Berkey, Ericksen, Jarrett, Ahern and Rockefeller

AN ACT Relating to restricting utility assessments and charges for certain mobile home parks; and amending RCW 35.67.370.

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 1525 by Representatives Linville, Holmquist, Cooper, Mastin, Hunt, Armstrong, Orcutt, Hinkle, Delvin, Sullivan, Schoesler, O'Brien, Chandler, Pearson and Buck

AN ACT Relating to environmental remediation; amending RCW 82.04.050, 82.04.190, and 82.04.2635; providing an effective date; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 1526 by Representatives Linville, Armstrong, Haigh, Morris, Cooper, Mastin, Gombosky, Delvin, Grant, Schoesler, Sullivan, Chandler and Schual-Berke

AN ACT Relating to cost-reimbursement agreements between state agencies and permit applicants; and amending RCW 43.21A.690, 43.30.420, 43.70.630, 43.300.080, 70.94.085, 90.03.265, and 43.42.070.

Referred to Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks.

HB 1527 by Representatives Clements and Chandler

AN ACT Relating to postretirement employment of retirees by school districts; adding a new section to chapter 28A.400 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 1528 by Representatives Clements and Chandler

AN ACT Relating to unemployment benefits paid to retirees; adding a new section to chapter 50.04 RCW; creating new sections; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 1529 by Representatives Clements and Chandler

AN ACT Relating to industrial insurance accidents; and amending RCW 51.28.010 and 51.28.050.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 1530 by Representatives Grant, Holmquist, Armstrong, Blake, Shabro, Talcott, Ruderman, Schual-Berke, Schoesler, Hinkle, Condotta, Newhouse, Skinner, Sehlin, Bailey, Woods, Kristiansen and Alexander

AN ACT Relating to venue for declaratory judgments under the administrative procedure act; and amending RCW 34.05.570.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1531 by Representatives Grant, Holmquist, Kessler, Buck, Linville, Haigh, Ruderman, Armstrong, O'Brien, Miloscia, Lovick, Newhouse, Morris, Gombosky, Hatfield, Chandler, Veloria, McMahan, Quall, Schindler, Blake, Shabro, Talcott, Clibborn, Schual-Berke, Bush, Schoesler, Upthegrove, Hinkle, Condotta, Skinner, Sehlin, Bailey, Woods, Kristiansen and Alexander

AN ACT Relating to the governor's signature on significant legislative rules; and amending RCW 34.05.360.

Referred to Committee on State Government.

HB 1532 by Representatives Quall, Cox, Schual-Berke, Kenney, Pflug, McDermott, Simpson, Hunt, Rockefeller and Kagi

AN ACT Relating to prohibition of smoking in residence halls at public institutions of higher education; adding a new section to chapter 28B.10 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Health Care.

HB 1533 by Representatives Schoesler, Linville, Chandler, Grant, Clements, Newhouse, Armstrong and Delvin

AN ACT Relating to public water projects; and adding a new section to chapter 43.155 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.

HB 1534 by Representatives Condotta, Schoesler, Chandler, Clements, Newhouse, Armstrong and Holmquist

AN ACT Relating to water pollution; and amending RCW 90.48.010, 90.48.020, and 90.48.037.