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SEVENTY-SECOND DAY
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NOON SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, March 25, 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 24, 2003
SHB 1271 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Technology, Telecommunications and Energy: Enhancing interoperability of emergency communications. Reported by Committee on Technology and Communications
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Esser, Chair; Finkbeiner, Vice Chair; Eide, Reardon, Schmidt and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 24, 2003
HB 1287 Prime Sponsor, Representative Lovick: Clarifying district court jurisdiction over actions involving commercial electronic mail. Reported by Committee on Technology and Communications
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Esser, Chair; Finkbeiner, Vice Chair; Eide, Reardon, Schmidt and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 24, 2003
SHB 1624 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Technology, Telecommunications and Energy: Modifying provisions of the Washington telephone assistance program. Reported by Committee on Technology and Communications
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Esser, Chair; Finkbeiner, Vice Chair; Eide, Reardon, Schmidt and Stevens.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
March 24, 2003
SHB 1722 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Finance: Limiting the taxability of certain internet transactions. Reported by Committee on Technology and Communications
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Esser, Chair; Finkbeiner, Vice Chair; Eide, Reardon, Schmidt and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 24, 2003
SHB 2132 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance: Securing public building or construction contracts. Reported by Committee on Government Operations and Elections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That the bill be referred to Committee on Financial Services, Insurance and Housing without recommendation. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Fairley, Horn and Kastama.
Referred to Committee on Financial Services, Insurance and Housing.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
March 24, 2003
GA 9107 STANLEY RUMBAUGH, reappointed March 1, 2002, for a term ending September 30, 2007, 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 Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Mulliken and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
March 24, 2003
GA 9115 RHONA HOSS, appointed December 11, 2002, for a term ending September 30, 2007, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Clark Community College District No. 14.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Mulliken and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
March 24, 2003
GA 9134 ELSA WELCH, appointed January 10, 2002, for a term ending September 30, 2005, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Shoreline Community College District No. 7.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Mulliken and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
March 24, 2003
GA 9136 FREDERICK WHANG, appointed July 1, 2002, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Tacoma Community College District No. 22.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Mulliken and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
March 24, 2003
GA 9167 PEGGY ZORO, appointed January 1, 2002, for a term ending September 30, 2008, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Western Washington University.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Mulliken and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
March 24, 2003
To the Honorable President and Members,
The Senate of the State of Washington
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to advise you that on March 24, 2003, Governor Locke approved the following Senate Bill entitled:
Substitute Senate Bill No. 5044
Relating to giving notice of the termination of a tenancy.
Sincerely,
JENNIFER JOLY, General Counsel
MESSAGE FROM STATE OFFICE
WASHINGTON STATE AUDITOR’S OFFICE
ACCOUNTABILITY AUDIT REPORT
AUDIT REPORT
Washington State Fryer Commission
January 1, 1999 through December 31, 2001
ABOUT THE AUDIT
This report contains the results of our audit of the Washington State Fryer Commission for the period January 1, 1999, through December 31, 2001.
We performed audit procedures to determine whether the Commission complied with state laws and regulations. In keeping with general auditing practices, we did not examine every portion of the Commission’s financial activities during the audit. The areas examined represented the highest risk of noncompliance, misappropriation or misuse. We reviewed the Commission’s contracts for compliance with the Office of Financial Management (OFM) filing requirements. We also reviewed the Commission’s compliance with OFM travel regulations, open public meetings laws, state ethics laws and the overall legality of the Commission’s expenditures. We also evaluated the Commission’s internal controls over revenue collections, travel reimbursements, vendor payments, payroll expenditures, cash and investments.
ABOUT THE COMMISSION
The Commission was formed to enable producers to establish orderly, fair, sound, efficient and unhampered marketing, grading and standardization of the commodities they produce and to promote and increase the sale of such commodities.
The Commission became a Washington State Agricultural Commission on March 4, 1957, and operates under Washington Administrative Code 16-512-005 and Chapter 15.65 of the Revised Code of Washington.
The Commission is funded by assessments that are levied upon fryers, roasters and boilers sold in the state of Washington. The Commission does not receive an appropriation of state funds. The Commission is governed by six producers elected at large and two members appointed by the elected Commissioners. The annual operating budget typically exceeds $700,000.
We audit the Commission every three years. Past audits have not revealed instances of significant noncompliance.
RESULTS
We determined that the Commission substantially complied with state laws and regulations. In addition, the Commission’s internal controls generally allowed officials to effectively operate the Commission and safeguard its resources. The Commission has one full time employee who performs all of the Commission’s accounting functions.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 6053 by Senator Morton
AN ACT Relating to the costs of processing forest practices applications; amending RCW 76.09.065; creating a new section; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water.
SB 6054 by Senators Rossi and Fairley (by request of Office of Financial Management)
AN ACT Relating to clarifying the application of the industrial welfare act to public employers; amending RCW 49.12.005; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 8649
By Senator Shin
WHEREAS, Powerful Partners is an innovative coalition of six elementary schools in the Edmonds School District: Beverly Elementary, Edmonds Elementary, Meadowdale Elementary, Maplewood Parent Co-op, Lynndale Elementary, and Seaview Elementary; and
WHEREAS, The coalition's mission is to create schools as centers of learning, providing education and enrichment opportunities to students, families, and community members; and
WHEREAS, Educators, parents, and community members working together create the best learning environment for students; and
WHEREAS, The programs develop the assets children need to succeed in school and life; and
WHEREAS, Powerful Partners' tutors work one-to-one with students who are performing below standard in reading and math; and
WHEREAS, Powerful Partners' mentors meet weekly with students and provide them with personal social and academic support; and
WHEREAS, Powerful Partners' after-school program offers students opportunities to develop skills and explore interests and talents beyond the traditional school day; and
WHEREAS, The annual Science Expo has brought more than one thousand students and their family members together with scientists, inventors, and community volunteers in an interactive science learning event; and
WHEREAS, The board and staff of Powerful Partners believe that all children can be successful in school, given the right environment, opportunities, and adult support;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the state of Washington recognize Powerful Partners, its member schools, staff, board of directors, donors, and volunteers for their important contribution to the Edmonds School District, the lives of children, and the community at large; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Board of Directors of Powerful Partners.
MOTION
At 12:04 p.m., on motion of Senator Sheahan, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2003.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
MILTON H. DOUMIT, Jr., Secretary of the Senate