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FORTY-SIXTH DAY
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NOON SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, February 27, 2003
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Owen. No roll call was taken.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheahan, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 26, 2003
SB 5035 Prime Sponsor, Senator T. Sheldon: Formalizing special needs transportation contributions. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5035 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Esser, Finkbeiner, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Mulliken, Oke, Prentice and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2003
SB 5041 Prime Sponsor, Senator Morton: Determining annual rental rates for the lease of state-owned aquatic lands for qualifying marinas. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair, Doumit, Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Roach, Sheahan, B. Sheldon and Winsley.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fraser and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5047 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Limiting siting of secure residential facilities for sexually violent predators to properties zoned for industrial use. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5047 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Fairley, Horn, Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 25, 2003
SB 5052 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hale: Delaying the effect of significant legislative rules. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Horn, McCaslin and Reardon.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fairley and Kastama.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2003
SB 5053 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hale: Prohibiting agencies from adopting rules that exceed federal standards without legislative authority. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Horn and McCaslin.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Kastama and Reardon.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 26, 2003
SB 5061 Prime Sponsor, Senator Thibaudeau: Prohibiting money in the emergency medical services and trauma care system trust account from being transferred to other accounts. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 25, 2003
SB 5067 Prime Sponsor, Senator Morton: Allowing garbage trucks to bypass weigh stations. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5067 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Esser, Finkbeiner, Haugen, Kastama, Mulliken, Oke and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2003
SB 5078 Prime Sponsor, Senator Shin: Regulating the authority of metropolitan municipal corporations to acquire property. Reported by Committee on Land Use and Planning
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; McCaslin, Morton and T. Sheldon.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kline.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5105 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Ensuring the quality and availability of educational interpreters. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5105 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Johnson, Chair; Carlson, Eide, Finkbeiner, McAuliffe, Rasmussen and Schmidt.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5117 Prime Sponsor, Senator Eide: Regulating the sale, distribution, and installation of air bags. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5117 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Esser, Finkbeiner, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Mulliken, Oke, Prentice and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5138 Prime Sponsor, Senator Carlson: Allowing the use of the Washington assessment of student learning for additional purposes. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5138 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Johnson, Chair; Carlson, Eide, Finkbeiner, McAuliffe, Rasmussen and Schmidt.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 26, 2003
SB 5166 Prime Sponsor, Senator Esser: Allowing police cars to use HOV lanes. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5166 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Esser, Finkbeiner, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Mulliken, Oke, Prentice and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5190 Prime Sponsor, Senator Jacobsen: Strengthening laws against fuel tax evasion. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5190 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Esser, Finkbeiner, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Mulliken, Oke, Prentice and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2003
SB 5203 Prime Sponsor, Senator Oke: Allowing the department of fish and wildlife to use approved controlled substances for chemical capture programs. Reported by Committee on Parks, Fish and Wildlife
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5203 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Oke, Chair; Sheahan, Vice Chair; Doumit, Esser, Jacobsen, Morton and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5210 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Modifying electrician certification provisions. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5212 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Exempting certain work from the licensing requirements of chapter 19.28 RCW. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5212 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair and Mulliken.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Franklin and Keiser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5237 Prime Sponsor, Senator Deccio: Regulating the catheterization of students. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5237 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Johnson, Chair; Carlson, Eide, Finkbeiner, Rasmussen and Schmidt.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5275 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Managing confidential records. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5275 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Fairley, Horn, Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2003
SB 5306 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Revising campaign finance reporting requirements for out-of-state political committees. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Fairley, Horn, Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2003
SB 5309 Prime Sponsor, Senator Mulliken: Requiring senate confirmation of appointees to growth management hearings boards. Reported by Committee on Land Use and Planning
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; McCaslin, Morton and T. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2003
SB 5335 Prime Sponsor, Senator Zarelli: Defining "motorcycle helmet." Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5335 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Esser, Finkbeiner, Haugen, Kastama, Mulliken and Oke.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5340 Prime Sponsor, Senator Horn: Modifying the commute trip reduction program. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Esser, Finkbeiner, Mulliken and Oke.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2003
SB 5346 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Requiring compensation for damage by required changes to tide gate operation. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fairley, Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Roach, Sheahan, B. Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2003
SB 5351 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Requiring state agencies to first apply land use mandates to state lands. Reported by Committee on Land Use and Planning
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5351 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; McCaslin, Morton and T. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5381 Prime Sponsor, Senator Sheahan: Including hydrogeology as a specialty of geology. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2003
SB 5392 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Increasing fees for pilots and aircraft. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5392 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Finkbeiner, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Oke and Prentice.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Benton, Vice Chair.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5407 Prime Sponsor, Senator Horn: Regulating motorsports vehicle dealer franchises. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5407 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2003
SB 5426 Prime Sponsor, Senator Oke: Concerning the direct retail sale of sturgeon and tuna. Reported by Committee on Parks, Fish and Wildlife
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5426 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Oke, Chair; Sheahan, Vice Chair; Doumit, Esser, Jacobsen, Morton and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2003
SB 5428 Prime Sponsor, Senator Finkbeiner: Allowing alternative means of renewing driver's licenses. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Esser, Finkbeiner, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Mulliken, Oke and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5434 Prime Sponsor, Senator Swecker: Concerning certified electricians. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5434 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5462 Prime Sponsor, Senator Mulliken: Adopting federal definitions for state wage and hour laws. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5462 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair and Mulliken.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Franklin and Keiser.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 26, 2003
SB 5477 Prime Sponsor, Senator Shin: Requiring the delivery of endorsements by recording officers. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Fairley, Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5491 Prime Sponsor, Senator Finkbeiner: Allowing advertising on bus shelters. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Esser, Finkbeiner, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Mulliken, Oke, Prentice and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2003
SB 5517 Prime Sponsor, Senator B. Sheldon: Clarifying the apportionment of business and occupation taxes on certain businesses conducted both within and outside the state. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Brown, Doumit, Fairley, Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Poulsen, Regala, Roach, Sheahan, B. Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5522 Prime Sponsor, Senator T. Sheldon: Creating a pilot project to study the feasibility of privatizing liquor retailing. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5522 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; and Mulliken.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Franklin and Keiser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2003
SB 5527 Prime Sponsor, Senator Horn: Creating the local transportation grant board. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5527 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Esser, Finkbeiner, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Oke and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2003
SB 5528 Prime Sponsor, Senator Benton: Requiring senate confirmation of certain commission and department appointments. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Horn, Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 27, 2003
SB 5553 Prime Sponsor, Senator Mulliken: Creating a procedure for landlords to immediately evict tenants involved in criminal activity. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY Recommendation: That the bill be referred to Committee on Financial Services, Insurance and Housing without recommendation. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Referred to Committee on Financial Services, Insurance and Housing.
February 24, 2003
SB 5658 Prime Sponsor, Senator Mulliken: Concerning use of the best available science under the growth management act. Reported by Committee on Land Use and Planning
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5658 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; McCaslin, Morton and T. Sheldon.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kline.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5681 Prime Sponsor, Senator Sheahan: Modifying minimum wage provisions. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5681 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair and Mulliken.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Franklin and Keiser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2003
SB 5690 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rossi: Limiting the taxability of certain internet transactions. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5690 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Fairley, Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Roach, Sheahan, B. Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5694 Prime Sponsor, Senator Swecker: Creating a pilot project to develop an integrated environmental permit system. Reported by Committee on Economic Development
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5694 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators T. Sheldon, Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Benton, Hale, Rossi, Schmidt, B. Sheldon and Shin.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 26, 2003
SB 5696 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Concerning sheepherder housing. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin and Mulliken.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Keiser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5697 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hewitt: Modifying the inflationary adjustment to the minimum wage. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5697 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair and Mulliken.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Franklin and Keiser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5703 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hale: Modifying business and occupation tax credit qualification requirements. Reported by Committee on Economic Development
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators T. Sheldon, Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Benton, Hale, Rossi, Schmidt, B. Sheldon and Shin.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 26, 2003
SB 5705 Prime Sponsor, Senator Winsley: Conforming the department of services for the blind provisions with federal law. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Fairley, Horn, Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5713 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Modifying provisions concerning electricians. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5713 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin and Mulliken.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Keiser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5747 Prime Sponsor, Senator Schmidt: Requiring the supervisor of elections in charter counties to be an elected position. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Fairley, Horn, Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5761 Prime Sponsor, Senator T. Sheldon: Modifying requirements for industrial projects of statewide significance. Reported by Committee on Economic Development
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5761 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators T. Sheldon, Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Benton, Hale, Kohl-Welles, Rossi, Schmidt, B. Sheldon and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2003
SB 5770 Prime Sponsor, Senator Horn: Regulating motorized foot scooters. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5770 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Esser, Finkbeiner, Haugen, Jacobsen, Mulliken, Oke and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2003
SB 5783 Prime Sponsor, Senator Finkbeiner: Implementing the streamlined sales and use tax agreement. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Brown, Doumit, Fairley, Fraser, Hale, Poulsen, Regala, Roach, Sheahan, B. Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2003
SB 5853 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rossi: Clarifying use tax provisions. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5853 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Brown, Fairley, Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Poulsen, Sheahan, B. Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2003
SB 5871 Prime Sponsor, Senator Horn: Allowing the state purchasing and material control director to receive electronic and web-based bids. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Fairley, Horn, Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5886 Prime Sponsor, Senator Stevens : Allowing voters to indicate abstention from voting on any particular office. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Fairley, Horn, Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5929 Prime Sponsor, Senator Franklin: Requiring informed consent before an employer or insurer uses a person's genetic information. Reported by Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
SB 5965 Prime Sponsor, Senator McCaslin: Revising the makeup of public facilities district boards of directors. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Fairley, Horn, Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 2003
ESHB 1053 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Enhancing government accountability. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections.
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Fairley, Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Reardon.
February 25, 2003
SHB 1075 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Finance: Clarifying 2001 statutory changes made to forest tax statutes. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair, Doumit, Fairley, Fraser, Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Regala, Sheahan, B. Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 27, 2003
SHB 1832 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Labor: Correcting rate class 16 in schedule B by amending RCW 50.29.025 and making no other changes. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Sheahan, Senate Bill No. 5047 and Senate Bill No. 5053 were referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
On motion of Senator Sheahan, Senate Bill No 5237 was referred to the Committee on Rules.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
February 26, 2003
GA 9008 SHELLY BOUSE, appointed May 13, 2002, for a term ending June 20, 2006, as a member of the Academic Achievement and Accountability Commission.
Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Johnson, Chair; Carlson, Eide, Finkbeiner, McAuliffe, and Schmidt.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
February 25, 2003
GA 9016 MICHAEL F. CONNELLY, appointed April 2, 2002, for a term ending December 31, 2006, as a member of the Public Disclosure Commission.
Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Fairley, Horn, Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
February 25, 2003
GA 9066 FRANCIS MARTIN, appointed June 21, 2002, for a term ending December 31, 2004, as a member of the Public Disclosure Commission.
Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Fairley, Horn, Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
February 26, 2003
GA 9106 BRUCE ROMANISH, appointed June 27, 2002, for a term ending July 1, 2007, as a member of the Board of Trustees for the State School for the Deaf.
Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Johnson, Chair; Carlson, Eide, Finkbeiner, McAuliffe, Rasmussen and Schmidt.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
February 26, 2003
GA 9116 JIM SPADY, reappointed September 24, 2001, for a term ending June 30, 2005, as a member of the Academic Achievement and Accountability Commission.
Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Johnson, Chair; Carlson, Finkbeiner, McAuliffe, Rasmussen and Schmidt.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
February 25, 2003
GA 9186 EARL TILLY, appointed January 1, 2003, for a term ending December 31, 2007, as a member of the Public Disclosure Commission.
Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Fairley, Horn, Kastama, McCaslin and Reardon.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
February 26, 2003
GA 9169 DAVE FISHER, reappointed January 17, 2003, for a term ending June 30, 2006, as a member of the Academic Achievement and Accountability Commission.
Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Johnson, Chair; Carlson, Eide, Finkbeiner, McAuliffe and Schmidt.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
April 12, 2002
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
David Boerner, reappointed April 10, 2002, for a term ending August 2, 2004, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
January 21, 2003
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
William P. Roehl, reappointed January 21, 2003, for a term ending December 31, 2008, as a member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Parks, Fish and Wildlife.
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE
February 26, 2003
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed:
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1002,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1076, and the same are herewith transmitted.
CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Chief Clerk
February 26, 2003
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed:
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1190,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1232,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1257,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1258,
HOUSE BILL NO. 1264,
HOUSE BILL NO. 1287,
HOUSE BILL NO. 1352, and the same are herewith transmitted.
CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Chief Clerk
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 5985 by Senator West
AN ACT Relating to ultranarrow vehicles; and adding a new section to chapter 46.61 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Highways and Transportation.
SB 5986 by Senator West
AN ACT Relating to vehicles driven side by side in a single lane; and amending RCW 46.61.140.
Referred to Committee on Highways and Transportation.
SB 5987 by Senators Swecker, Haugen, Horn, Jacobsen, Prentice, Esser, Oke and Rasmussen
AN ACT Relating to the roles and responsibilities of transportation agencies; amending RCW 47.01.041, 47.01.071, 47.01.260, 47.01.081, 47.80.030, 47.80.060, 47.80.070, 47.05.030, 43.88.020, and 43.88.150; reenacting and amending RCW 47.01.101; adding a new section to chapter 47.06 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 43.88 RCW; creating new sections; repealing RCW 47.08.010; providing expiration dates; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Highways and Transportation.
SB 5988 by Senators Winsley, Prentice, McAuliffe and Roach
AN ACT Relating to criteria for coverage of spinal cord stimulators and drug infusion pumps by the department of labor and industries; adding new sections to chapter 51.36 RCW; creating new sections; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Trade.
SB 5989 by Senators Haugen, Horn and Jacobsen
AN ACT Relating to pilot members of the board of pilotage commissioners; and amending RCW 88.16.010.
Referred to Committee on Highways and Transportation.
SB 5990 by Senators Hargrove, Stevens, McAuliffe, Carlson, Regala, Parlette, Rasmussen and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to times and supervision standards for release of offenders; amending RCW 9.94A.728, 9.94A.700, 9.94A.705, 9.94A.715, 9.94A.720, and 9.94A.545; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.728; adding new sections to chapter 9.94A RCW; creating a new section; providing effective dates; providing expiration dates; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections.
SB 5991 by Senators Stevens, Hargrove, Parlette, Regala, Carlson, McAuliffe and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to changing minimum requirements for the existing secure community transition facility; amending RCW 71.09.300; repealing RCW 71.09.270; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections.
SB 5992 by Senators Eide, Esser, Prentice and Kline
AN ACT Relating to changing the number of district court judicial positions; and amending RCW 3.34.020, 3.34.100, 3.38.020, and 3.38.040.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 5993 by Senators Deccio, Fairley and Rossi
AN ACT Relating to regulation of community residential programs; and amending RCW 71A.12.080.
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
SB 5994 by Senators Hewitt, Reardon, Honeyford, Haugen, Rossi, Hale, Mulliken and T. Sheldon
AN ACT Relating to removing suppliers and distributors of wine from the provisions of chapter 19.126 RCW; amending RCW 19.126.010 and 19.126.020; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Trade.
SB 5995 by Senators Honeyford and Keiser
AN ACT Relating to collective bargaining agreements concerning meal and rest periods; and amending RCW 49.12.187.
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Trade.
SB 5996 by Senators West, Brown, Kohl-Welles, T. Sheldon, Shin, Hale, Rossi, Fairley, Spanel, Franklin, Parlette, McAuliffe, Rasmussen and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to the creation of a committee to host the 2005 conference of the national conference of state legislatures; creating new sections; amending RCW 42.52.150; adding a new section to chapter 42.52 RCW; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Economic Development.
SB 5997 by Senators Honeyford and Hargrove
AN ACT Relating to clarifying the economic development powers of cities, towns, and counties; amending RCW 35.21.703 and 36.01.085; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Economic Development.
SCR 8406 by Senators Kohl-Welles, Carlson and Winsley
Creating a legislative work group to reach consensus regarding the master plan for higher education.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS
ESHB 1002 by House Committee on Fisheries, Ecology and Parks (originally sponsored by Representatives Hunt, Berkey, Cooper, Romero, Linville, Chase, Kagi, Wood, Simpson, Morrell, Rockefeller, Ruderman, Fromhold, Dickerson, Conway, Kessler, Cody, Jarrett, Veloria, O'Brien, Campbell, McDermott, Clibborn, Sullivan, Nixon, McIntire, Lantz, Moeller and Hudgins)
Reducing the release of mercury into the environment.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water.
ESHB 1076 by House Committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections (originally sponsored by Representatives Lovick, McDonald, O'Brien, Moeller, Chase, Haigh, Carrell, Simpson and Kagi)
Revising provisions relating to attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SHB 1190 by House Committee on Education (originally sponsored by Representatives Quall, Tom, Grant, Talcott, Benson, Ahern, Shabro, Lovick, Dunshee, Anderson, Delvin, McCoy, Cody, Miloscia, Eickmeyer, Mielke, Linville, Pearson, Kessler, Cairnes and Mastin)
Changing provisions for classified staff in alternative certification programs.
Referred to Committee on Education.
SHB 1232 by House Committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections (originally sponsored by Representatives Kirby, Carrell and Flannigan)
Requiring jail booking fees to be based on actual costs.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations and Elections.
SHB 1257 by House Committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections (originally sponsored by Representatives Carrell, Haigh, O'Brien and Shabro)
Using dogs for fighting.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SHB 1258 by House Committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections (originally sponsored by Representatives Carrell, Roach, Talcott, Kirby, Newhouse, Conway, McMahan, Kristiansen, Boldt, Flannigan, McDonald, Bush, Lantz, Cairnes, O'Brien, Shabro, Schindler, Ahern, Priest, Benson, Nixon, Chase and Anderson)
Committing sexually violent predators.
Referred to Committee on Children and Family Services and Corrections.
HB 1264 by Representatives Sump, Bush and Mielke
Defining "nonmineral ownership interest" with respect to dedicating plats and subdivisions.
Referred to Committee on Land Use and Planning.
HB 1287 by Representatives Lovick, Bush, Moeller, Campbell, McDonald and Cox (by request of Attorney General Gregoire)
Clarifying district court jurisdiction over actions involving commercial electronic mail.
Referred to Committee on Technology and Communications.
HB 1352 by Representatives Murray, Ericksen and Romero (by request of Utilities and Transportation Commission)
Apportioning railroad crossing installation and maintenance costs.
Referred to Committee on Highways and Transportation.
MOTION
At 12:04 p.m., on motion of Senator Sheahan, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Friday, February 28, 2003.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
MILTON H. DOUMIT, Jr., Secretary of the Senate