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EIGHTY-FIFTH DAY
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MORNING SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Monday, April 7, 2003
The Senate was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by President Owen. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President that all Senators were present except Senators Benton, Brown, Fairley, Hargrove, Horn, Johnson, McCaslin, Morton, Mulliken, Oke, Parlette, Poulsen, Prentice, Rasmussen, Reardon, Regala, Roach, Rossi, Tim Sheldon, Swecker and Zarelli. On motion of Senator Eide, Senators Fairley, Poulsen and Reardon were excused. On motion of Senator Hewitt, Senators Benton, McCaslin, Parlette, Roach and Rossi were excused.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, consisting of Pages Ben Hollingsworth and Zachary Ross, presented the Colors. Dr. Charlotte Beeler-Petty, pastor of the Risen Faith Fellowship in Olympia, offered the prayer.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheahan, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SJM 8022 by Senators Honeyford, Kohl-Welles, Johnson, McAuliffe, Sheahan, Rasmussen, Doumit, Morton, Hargrove, Parlette, T. Sheldon, Brandland, Eide, Schmidt, B. Sheldon, Mulliken, Hewitt, Prentice, West, McCaslin, Deccio, Hale, Swecker, Jacobsen, Shin, Esser, Oke, Kastama, Haugen, Franklin, Regala, Benton, Poulsen, Fairley, Fraser, Brown, Winsley, Roach, Thibaudeau, Kline, Reardon, Stevens, Zarelli, Spanel and Finkbeiner
Requesting just compensation to Washington state for the impact of federal land ownership on the state's ability to fund public education.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SECOND READING
CONFIRMATION OF GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9153, Arturo Garcia-Flores, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Peninsula Community College District No. 1, was confirmed.
APPOINTMENT OF ARTURO GARCIA-FLORES
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 28; Nays, 0; Absent, 13; Excused, 8.
Voting yea: Senators Brandland, Carlson, Deccio, Doumit, Eide, Esser, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Hale, Haugen, Hewitt, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kastama, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, McAuliffe, Schmidt, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Thibaudeau, West and Winsley - 28.
Absent: Senators Brown, Hargrove, Horn, Johnson, Morton, Mulliken, Oke, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Sheldon, T., Swecker and Zarelli - 13.
Excused: Senators Benton, Fairley, McCaslin, Parlette, Poulsen, Reardon, Roach and Rossi - 8.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, Senators Rasmussen, Regala and Tim Sheldon were excused.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Hewitt, Senators Johnson, Mulliken, and Zarelli were excused.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheahan, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9156, Paul Hutton, as a member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, was confirmed.
APPOINTMENT OF PAUL HUTTON
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 35; Nays, 0; Absent, 1; Excused, 13.
Voting yea: Senators Brandland, Brown, Carlson, Deccio, Doumit, Eide, Esser, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Kastama, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, McAuliffe, Morton, Oke, Prentice, Rossi, Schmidt, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West and Winsley - 35.
Absent: Senator Kline - 1.
Excused: Senators Benton, Fairley, Johnson, McCaslin, Mulliken, Parlette, Poulsen, Rasmussen, Reardon, Regala, Roach, Sheldon, T. and Zarelli - 13.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Hale, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 8656
By Senators Hale, Hewitt, T. Sheldon, Rasmussen, Franklin, Fraser, McAuliffe, Kastama and Kohl-Welles
WHEREAS, On June 29, 2002, Amanda Beers was named Miss Washington to represent Washington State in the Miss America Pageant; and
WHEREAS, Despite being born with fifty percent hearing, Amanda has proven to be remarkable by any standards, achieving success as a classical pianist and as a passionate, articulate spokesperson for people with hearing loss; and
WHEREAS, There are more than twenty-eight million deaf and hard of hearing citizens in the United States, and children with moderate hearing impairments can miss up to fifty percent of classroom conversations, thus hampering their educations; and
WHEREAS, Amanda has made a lifetime commitment to increase awareness about deaf and hard of hearing issues, to promote legislation to make hearing aids more available, and to assist those with hearing loss;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the Senate of the state of Washington, that Amanda Beers be honored for her leadership, dedication, and dream of ensuring early detection of hearing problems in children; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Danny and Julie Beers, her parents, be commended for their strong support of Amanda's efforts.
Senators Hale and Betti Sheldon spoke to Senate Resolution 8656.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUEST
The President welcomed and introduced Amanda Beers, Miss Washington, who was seated on the rostrum.
With permission of the Senate, business was suspended to permit Miss Washington to address the Senate.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheahan, the Senate reverted to the sixth order of business.
SECOND READING
HOUSE BILL NO. 1435, by Representative Armstrong, Linville, Schoesler, McDermott, Hinkle, Wood, Newhouse, Grant, Quall, Holmquist and Condotta
Concerning the fruit and vegetable district fund.
The bill was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Swecker, the rules were suspended, House Bill No. 1435 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of House Bill No. 1435.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 1435 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 43; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 6.
Voting yea: Senators Brandland, Brown, Carlson, Deccio, Doumit, Eide, Esser, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, McAuliffe, Morton, Mulliken, Oke, Parlette, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Rossi, Schmidt, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 43.
Excused: Senators Benton, Fairley, McCaslin, Poulsen, Reardon and Roach - 6.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1435, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
HOUSE BILL NO. 1101, by Representatives Schoesler, Linville, Grant, Rockefeller, Holmquist, Sump and Mielke (by request of Department of Agriculture)
Forwarding grain when an emergency storage situation exists.
The bill was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Swecker, the rules were suspended, House Bill No. 1101 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of House Bill No. 1101.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 1101 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 43; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 6.
Voting yea: Senators Brandland, Brown, Carlson, Deccio, Doumit, Eide, Esser, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, McAuliffe, Morton, Mulliken, Oke, Parlette, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Rossi, Schmidt, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 43.
Excused: Senators Benton, Fairley, McCaslin, Poulsen, Reardon and Roach - 6.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1101, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.
MOTION
At 9:38 a.m., on motion of Senator Sheahan, the Senate was declared to be at ease.
The Senate was called to order at 11:28 a.m. by President Owen.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheahan, Rule 46 was dispensed with for the remainder of the day.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Rule 46 states: ‘No committee shall sit during the daily session of the senate unless by special leave.’
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES
The President wished Deputy Secretary of the Senate Paul Campos, and Senator Dave Schmidt a Very Happy Birthday.
CONDOLENCES TO FORMER SENATOR RAY MOORE
The President announced that Virginia Moore, wife of former Senator Ray Moore, passed away on Saturday. Condolences were expressed for Senator Moore.
MOTION
At 11:30 a.m., on motion of Senator Sheahan, the Senate recessed until 5:00 p.m.
The Senate was called to order at 5:07 p.m. by President Owen.
The being no objection, the President declared the Senate to be at ease.
The Senate was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Owen.
There being no objection, the President returned the Senate to the first order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
April 7, 2003
SB 5071 Prime Sponsor, Senator Reardon: Revising business and occupation taxation for certain aviation businesses. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5071 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Doumit, Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Roach and Sheahan.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fraser and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SB 5181 Prime Sponsor, Senator Benton: Extending the expiration date on the tax credit for software companies in rural counties. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5181 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fairley, Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Roach and Sheahan.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SB 5182 Prime Sponsor, Senator Benton: Extending the expiration date for the rural county information technology tax credit. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5182 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Doumit, Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Roach and Sheahan.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Fraser and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SB 5319 Prime Sponsor, Senator Tim Sheldon: Authorizing sales and use tax exemptions for call centers. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5319 as recommended by the Committee on Economic Development, be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Doumit, Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Roach, Sheahan, B. Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SB 5338 Prime Sponsor, Senator Horn: Making 2003-05 transportation appropriations. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5338 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.
April 7, 2003
SB 5363 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hale: Providing an ongoing funding source for the community economic revitalization board's financial assistance programs. 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, Johnson, Parlette, Regala, Sheahan, B. Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SB 5364 Prime Sponsor, Senator Zarelli: Promoting economic development and community revitalization. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5364 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hale, Johnson, Parlette, Poulsen, Regala, Sheahan, B. Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SB 5423 Prime Sponsor, Senator Swecker: Modifying the taxation of physical fitness services. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5423 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Roach and Sheahan.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SB 5529 Prime Sponsor, Senator Esser: Removing the expiration date on the research and development business and occupation tax credit. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Roach, Sheahan, B. Sheldon and Winsley.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Fraser and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SB 5531 Prime Sponsor, Senator Finkbeiner: Removing the expiration date for the high-technology research and development sales and use tax deferral program. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5531 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Roach, Sheahan, B. Sheldon and Winsley.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Fraser and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SB 5583 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Promoting economic development through tax credits and exemptions. 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, Parlette, Roach and Sheahan.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SB 5614 Prime Sponsor, Senator Tim Sheldon: Extending the expiration date on the rural county sales and use tax deferral program. 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, Parlette, Roach, Sheahan and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SB 5725 Prime Sponsor, Senator Zarelli: Providing tax incentives to support the state's semiconductor cluster. 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, Parlette, Roach and Sheahan.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fraser and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SB 6028 Prime Sponsor, Senator Brandland: Modifying the business and occupation taxation of manufacturing flax seed into flax oil. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6028 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Roach and Sheahan.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Fraser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SB 6051 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Decreasing the payment period for excise taxes. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6051 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Fairley, Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Roach, Sheahan and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SB 6056 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Adjusting fees, taxes, and penalties for pilots and aircraft. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Finkbeiner, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Oke, Prentice and Spanel.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SB 6061 Prime Sponsor, Senator Horn: Authorizing transportation funding. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6061 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Finkbeiner, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Mulliken, Oke, Prentice and Spanel.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Benton, Vice Chair; and Esser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SB 6062 Prime Sponsor, Senator Horn: Authorizing bonds for transportation funding. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Finkbeiner, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Mulliken, Oke, Prentice and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SB 6063 Prime Sponsor, Senator Horn: Adjusting vehicle-related business fees. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Esser, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Oke, Prentice and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SB 6068 Prime Sponsor, Senator Horn: Allowing car dealers to charge documentary service fees. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Esser, Finkbeiner, Kastama, Mulliken, Oke and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SJM 8005 Prime Sponsor, Senator Benton: Requesting Congress to permanently repeal the estate tax. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Roach and Sheahan.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Brown, Doumit, Fairley, Fraser, Regala and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SJM 8006 Prime Sponsor, Senator Benton: Requesting Congress to pass President Bush's economic growth and tax relief plan. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Roach and Sheahan.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Brown, Doumit, Fairley, Fraser, Poulsen, Regala and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SJM 8022 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Requesting just compensation to Washington state for the impact of federal land ownership on the state's ability to fund public education. 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, Parlette, Poulsen, Regala, Roach, Sheahan, B. Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SHB 1036 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Modifying subagent authority to process mail-in vehicle registration renewals. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Esser, Finkbeiner, Mulliken, Oke and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
HB 1064 Prime Sponsor, Representative Eickmeyer: Authorizing the use of signs, banners, or decorations over highways under limited circumstances. 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.
April 7, 2003
2SHB 1095 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriation: Limiting the impact on small forest landowners caused by forest road maintenance and abandonment requirements. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fairley, Fraser, Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Roach, Sheahan and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
HB 1110 Prime Sponsor, Representative Newhouse: Increasing the monthly pensions for volunteer fire fighters and reserve officers. 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, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Poulsen, Regala, Roach, Sheahan, B. Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
HB 1114 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hinkle: Extending school or playground speed zones. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. 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.
April 7, 2003
HB 1205 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Addressing the department of fish and wildlife law enforcement officers' membership in the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 2 for periods of future service. 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, Poulsen, Regala, Roach, Sheahan, B. Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
2SHB 1240 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Finance: Providing tax incentives for biodiesel and alcohol fuel production. 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, Parlette, Roach, Sheahan, B. Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
2SHB 1241 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Finance: Providing tax incentives for the distribution and retail sale of biodiesel and alcohol fuels. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Regala, Roach, Sheahan, B. Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SHB 1250 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources: 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 as amended by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fairley, Fraser, Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Regala, Roach, Sheahan and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
HB 1379 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ericksen: Authorizing agreements for traffic control. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. 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.
April 7, 2003
EHB 1388 Prime Sponsor, Representative Woods: Providing incentives to increase transportation revenues by reforming laws limiting the provision of passenger-only ferry service. 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, Oke and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
E2SHB 1418 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Regarding construction projects in state waters. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fairley, Fraser, Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Roach, Sheahan and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
ESHB 1463 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: 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.
April 7, 2003
HB 1519 Prime Sponsor, Representative Wood: Calculating the death benefits for members of the teachers' retirement system, school employees' retirement system, and public employees' retirement system. 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, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Poulsen, Regala, Roach, Sheahan, B. Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
HB 1531 Prime Sponsor, Representative Grant: Requiring the governor's signature on significant legislative rules. 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, Parlette and Sheahan.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fairley and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SHB 1624 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Technology, Telecommunications and Energy: Modifying provisions of the Washington telephone assistance program. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Technology and Communications. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Brown, Doumit, Fairley, Fraser, Hale, Parlette, Poulsen, Regala, Sheahan and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
EHB 1808 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kenney: Requiring standards of review before changing lines of instruction at research universities. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Doumit, Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Roach, Sheahan, B. Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
ESHB 1853 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Providing passenger ferry service. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Esser, Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Oke, Prentice and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
HB 1858 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morris: Regarding taxation of persons providing chemical dependency services. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Doumit, Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Roach and Sheahan.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
HB 1905 Prime Sponsor, Representative Gombosky: Providing a limited property tax exemption for the use of facilities by artistic, scientific, and historical organizations. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Regala, Roach, Sheahan, B. Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
HB 2001 Prime Sponsor, Representative Murray: Providing property tax exemptions for nonprofit organizations supporting artists. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fairley, Fraser, Hale, Johnson, Parlette, Poulsen, Sheahan, B. Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SHB 2033 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Requiring regional transportation investment district tax revenue to be allocated proportionally among member counties. Reported by Committee on Highways and Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Haugen, Jacobsen, Kastama, Oke, Prentice and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
SHB 2036 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Finance: Authorizing additional tribes to enter into cigarette tax contracts with the governor. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: That the bill be referred to Committee on Rules without recommendation. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fairley, Fraser, Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette, Regala, Roach,
Sheahan, B. Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 7, 2003
EHB 2146 Prime Sponsor, Representative Tom: Providing tax incentives for wood biomass fuel production, distribution, and sale. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water. Signed by Senators Rossi, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Doumit, Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Parlette and Sheahan.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
At 6:31 p.m., on motion of Senator Sheahan,. the Senate adjourned until 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2003.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
MILTON H. DOUMIT, Jr., Secretary of the Senate