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SEVENTY-FIRST DAY

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NOON SESSION

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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Monday, March 24, 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

March 21, 2003

ESHB 1076        Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections: Revising provisions relating to attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle. Reported by Committee on Judiciary


      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Roach and Thibaudeau.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


March 21, 2003

ESHB 1242        Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Technology, Telecommunications and Energy: Establishing requirements for the use of biodiesel by state agencies. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water


      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hargrove and Regala.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


March 21, 2003

ESHB 1243        Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Technology, Telecommunications and Energy: Establishing a biodiesel pilot project for school transportation. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water


      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hargrove and Regala.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


March 21, 2003

HB 1246            Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Authorizing the department of natural resources to accept gifts of aquatic land. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water


      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hargrove and Regala.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


March 21, 2003

SHB 1249          Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources: Authorizing the department of natural resources to enter contracts that indemnify another party against loss or damage. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water


      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hargrove and Regala.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


March 21, 2003

EHB 1252          Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Making technical, nonsubstantive, corrections to and recodifying various department of natural resources' public land statutes. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water


      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hargrove and Regala.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


March 21, 2003

HJM 4007          Prime Sponsor, Representative Hinkle: Requesting the issuance of an American coalminers stamp. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water


      MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hargrove and Regala.


      Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


MOTION


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


SENATE RESOLUTION 8635

By Senator Zarelli


      WHEREAS, Holly Edwards, an esteemed resident of Vancouver and a student at Columbia River High School, has achieved national recognition for exemplary volunteer service by receiving a 2003 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and

      WHEREAS, This prestigious award, presented by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, honors young volunteers across America who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to serving their communities; and

      WHEREAS, Holly earned this award by giving generously of her time and energy by organizing the "Morning Star Café," an event designed to provide adolescents with a fun and safe atmosphere for meeting new friends; and

      WHEREAS, The success of the state of Washington, the strength of our communities, and the overall vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of young people like Holly Edwards, who use their considerable talents and resources to serve others;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the members of the Washington State Senate congratulate and honor Holly Edwards as a recipient of a Prudential Spirit of Community Award, recognizing her outstanding record of volunteer service and peer leadership. They extend best wishes for her continued success and happiness; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Holly Edwards and the principal of Columbia River High School.


MOTION


      At 12:05 p.m., on motion of Senator Sheahan, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Tuesday, March 25, 2003.


BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate


MILTON H. DOUMIT, Jr., Secretary of the Senate