WHEREAS, Vim Wright, a champion of farmers, of the environment, and of her adopted state of Washington, passed away last June after many decades of unflagging service to this Earth she loved; and

             WHEREAS, V. "Vim" Crane Wright sowed important environmental organizations, with some of her most-recent and perhaps most-triumphant endeavors reflected in her Farming and the Environment Project; and

             WHEREAS, With the Farming and the Environment Project, she pioneered works to sustain a spirit of cooperation and esprit de corps on the part of citizens and organizations that make their living from the land with other citizens and organizations that, like the farmers for the land, make their life guarding its cleanness; and

             WHEREAS, The Seattle Times newspaper, in a story last June 4 celebrating her life ("Vim Wright was friend to farmers and the land"), said in its lead that she "believed in ethical treatment of the land and fought to preserve an ecosystem where soil, plants, animals, and humans all played equal roles"; and

             WHEREAS, Vim Wright was the first person who neither owned land nor farmed it to serve on the Washington Conservation Commission, and on two occasions she was elected to chair the commission; and

             WHEREAS, As chair of the commission, in fact, this great gem, treasure, and benefactor of the Evergreen State helped farmers purchase farmland, thereby keeping it safe from asphalt and pavement; and

             WHEREAS, The Washington Environmental Council named Vim Wright an "Environmental Hero" in 2002, and she was also honored with a Feinstone Award for achievements on behalf of the environment; and

             WHEREAS, In recognizing her tireless commitment and contribution, the Washington Environmental Council said of the Farming and the Environment Project that the organization propelled by Vim Wright has itself propelled "an ongoing dialogue between farmers and environmentalists, helping to build trust and solve problems"; and

             WHEREAS, Vim Wright launched and strengthened many environmental organizations; and

             WHEREAS, This legendary environmentalist was also a member in superb standing of such other environmental associations as the Puget Soundkeeper Alliance, the Washington Conservation Voters, the People for Puget Sound, the National Resources Foundation, and the Blue Ribbon Committee on Old Growth Timber; and

             WHEREAS, Vim Wright was born June 4, 1926, in Istanbul, Turkey, adopted by an American military family, and raised in Baltimore; and

             WHEREAS, She moved to the state of Washington twenty-seven years ago to take the position she was to hold for the next fifteen years - assistant director of the Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Washington;

             NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of Washington salutes and celebrates the mettle, the heart, and the devotedness of Vim Wright; and

             BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the family of Vim Wright, and to the Puget Soundkeeper Alliance, the Washington Conservation Voters, the People for Puget Sound, the National Resources Foundation, and the Blue Ribbon Committee on Old Growth Timber.

             HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4673 was adopted.

             HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2004-4674, By Representatives Linville and Ericksen

             WHEREAS, Even today, more than five years after his passing, the late Henry Polinder is wholeheartedly esteemed for his numerous and essential contributions to the dairy industry of Whatcom County, the Pacific Northwest, and the entire nation; and

             WHEREAS, The National Dairy Shrine, which represents thousand of devoted dairy men and women all across the land, this past December saluted the tireless, estimable, and unforgettable dedication of Henry Polinder by presenting the late gentleman with the organization's prestigious Pioneer Award; and

             WHEREAS, The National Dairy Shrine also inducted Mr. Polinder into the Dairy Shrine museum in Wisconsin; and

             WHEREAS, Henry Polinder will forever remain a most revered pride of the Lynden community; and

             WHEREAS, The Polinder dairy, which is operated today by Mr. Polinder's son Sherman Polinder, has been a fundamental fixture in the registered Holstein business for half a century; and

             WHEREAS, Maurice Core, the executive director of the National Dairy Shrine, emphasized of Henry Polinder that our Whatcom County treasure "was a real giant in the Northwest for years with his co-op work and dairy marketing"; and

             WHEREAS, Henry Polinder was a founder of the Northwest Dairymen's Association in 1969, and he served as the organization's highly effective and indefatigable president for the next twenty-two years; and

             WHEREAS, A widely prized Holstein-breeder, Mr. Polinder served on the board of directors of the Holstein Association, and he was also a ten-year board member of the National Milk Producers Federation;

             NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of Washington celebrates the wonderful life, the inexhaustible work, and the illustrious dedication of the late Henry Polinder; and

             BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the family of Henry Polinder, and to the National Dairy Shrine.

             HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4674 was adopted.

             HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2004-4678, By Representatives Schoesler and Cox

             WHEREAS, On December 5, 2003, the LaCrosse/Washtucna Tigercats won their second consecutive State B-8 Football Championship with a 60-20 victory over the Jubilee Christian Warriors in the Tacoma Dome; and

             WHEREAS, The Tigercats finished the season with a perfect 12-0 record, and have the state's second longest winning streak with 23 straight victories; and

             WHEREAS, The Team had the least amount of points scored against them for the season, averaging 10.3 points per game; and

             WHEREAS, The members of the football team, Marshall Burke, BJ Long, Justin McKenzie, Chris Keeney, Kevin Dainty, Joe Long, Shayn Delph, Tyler Martin, Craig Koller, Ryan Dorman, Hans Guske, Dallas Filan, Matt Martin, Ed Michel, Dirk Wigen, Alex Michel, Brian Baumann, Tyler Startin, Jeff Bafus, Adam Whitman, Tyson Carter, Noah St. Hilaire, Luke Stanley, Josh Chastain, Kellen Hays, and Michael Martin, distinguished themselves as high school athletes dedicated to teamwork, discipline, and achievement; and

             WHEREAS, Team Manager Garrett Blauert provided much needed assistance to the coaches and the team members; and

             WHEREAS, Cheerleaders Heather Hegal, Lindsey Lepper, Karlee Miller, Danielle Scoles, and Blair Widmer provided much needed enthusiasm and school spirit for the team members and fans; and

             WHEREAS, Community members, parents, faculty, and the Tigercat Booster Club helped contribute to the success of the LaCrosse/Washtucna Tigercats by giving their whole-hearted support to the team members and the coaches, cheering them on to victory; and

             WHEREAS, Coach Jeff Nelson should be applauded not only for his impressive coaching record, but his contribution to inspiring his players to victory, and leading the Tigercats to two consecutive state championship titles; and

             WHEREAS, Assistant Coaches Kermit Wigen and Jim Hopkins share in the success due to their outstanding coaching and effort that went into developing the football program to its current stature;

             NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives honor the 2003 LaCrosse/Washtucna Tigercats football team and coaching staff; 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 LaCrosse/Washtucna Principal Doug Curtis, Athletic Director Sandy Martin, Coach Nelson, Assistant Coaches Wigen and Hopkins, and each member of the Tigercats championship team.

             HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4678 was adopted.

INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

HB 2877           by Representatives Kagi and Boldt; by request of Department of Social and Health Services

             AN ACT Relating to guardianship of dependent children; amending RCW 13.34.030, 13.34.110, 13.34.145, 13.34.230, 13.34.231, 13.34.232, 13.34.233, 13.34.234, 13.34.235, 13.34.236, and 13.32A.030; reenacting and amending RCW 74.15.020; adding new sections to chapter 13.34 RCW; and creating a new section.

             Referred to Committee on Children & Family Services.

HB 2878           by Representatives Romero, Alexander and Hunt

             AN ACT Relating to making changes to county treasurer statutes; and amending RCW 36.24.130, 36.24.140, 36.29.024, 46.44.170, 84.40.130, 84.56.025, 84.56.120, and 84.64.080.

             Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 2879           by Representatives Cody, Campbell and Schual-Berke; by request of Department of Health

             AN ACT Relating to health professions disciplinary procedures; amending RCW 18.130.060, 18.130.090, and 18.130.190; adding a new section to chapter 18.130 RCW; and providing an effective date.

             Referred to Committee on Health Care.

HB 2880           by Representatives Haigh, Armstrong and Kessler

             AN ACT Relating to industrial insurance fund audits; and adding a new section to chapter 51.44 RCW.

             Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 2881           by Representatives Lantz, Carrell, Clibborn, Moeller, Newhouse, Lovick, Schual-Berke, Darneille and Kagi

             AN ACT Relating to tort liability of governmental entities; amending RCW 4.92.090 and 4.96.010; and adding a new section to chapter 4.24 RCW.

             Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 2882           by Representative Cody

             AN ACT Relating to hospitals' procedures regarding anatomical gifts; and repealing RCW 68.50.560.

             Referred to Committee on Health Care.

HB 2883           by Representatives Lovick, Murray, Dickerson, Romero and Campbell; by request of Department of Social and Health Services and Department of Health

             AN ACT Relating to specialized commercial vehicles used for patient transportation; and amending RCW 18.73.180.

             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 2884           by Representatives Dunshee, Sehlin, Campbell, Upthegrove and Morrell

             AN ACT Relating to establishing the orca whale as the state mammal; adding a new section to chapter 1.20 RCW; and creating a new section.

             Referred to Committee on State Government.

HB 2885           by Representatives Romero, Dickerson, Hankins, Hunt, Cairnes, Quall and Wallace

             AN ACT Relating to student safety and student discipline; adding a new section to chapter 28A.600 RCW; and creating a new section.

             Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 2886           by Representatives Haigh, Mielke, Rockefeller, Simpson, G., Woods and Conway; by request of Department of Veterans Affairs

             AN ACT Relating to determining eligibility for veteran's regular or special license plates; and amending RCW 73.04.110.

             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 2887           by Representatives Benson, Mielke, Schindler, Miloscia, Pearson, McMorris, Campbell, Nixon and Bush

             AN ACT Relating to tax exemptions for church and church camp property; amending RCW 84.36.020 and 84.36.030; and creating a new section.

             Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 2888           by Representatives Cooper, Simpson, G., Conway, Wood, Campbell, McDermott and Ormsby

             AN ACT Relating to galley services on state ferries; and adding a new section to chapter 47.60 RCW.

             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 2889           by Representatives Cooper, Woods, Rockefeller, Murray, Campbell, Simpson, G., Dunshee, Chase, McDermott, Moeller, Armstrong, Conway, Sullivan, Kenney and Kagi

             AN ACT Relating to galley service on Washington state ferries; adding a new section to chapter 47.60 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 2890           by Representatives Moeller, Chase, Clibborn, Lovick, McCoy, Campbell, Simpson, G. and McDermott

             AN ACT Relating to coverage for hearing aids and cochlear implants; adding a new section to chapter 41.05 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.20 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.44 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 48.46 RCW.

             Referred to Committee on Health Care.

HB 2891           by Representatives Grant and Mastin

             AN ACT Relating to revising boundaries of a public utility district in incorporated territory; amending RCW 54.12.010; adding a new section to chapter 54.04 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

             Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 2892           by Representatives Upthegrove, Schual-Berke, Simpson, G., Cairnes, Wallace, Veloria, Wood, Kenney, Morrell and Conway

             AN ACT Relating to the creation of a center for advanced manufacturing; adding new sections to chapter 43.31 RCW; and creating a new section.

             Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 2893           by Representatives Orcutt, Hatfield, Sump, Blake, Kristiansen and Pearson

             AN ACT Relating to establishing timelines for the forest riparian easement program; and amending RCW 76.13.120.

             Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 2894           by Representatives Wallace, Delvin, Lovick and Simpson, G.; by request of Washington State Patrol

             AN ACT Relating to authorized emergency vehicles; and amending RCW 46.37.194.

             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 2895           by Representatives Hunt and Sullivan

             AN ACT Relating to periods of license revocation, suspension, and denial imposed under RCW 46.20.3101 and 46.61.5055; amending RCW 46.61.5055; and reenacting and amending RCW 46.20.3101.

             Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 2896           by Representatives Hunt, Armstrong, Romero and Sullivan

             AN ACT Relating to the governor's powers during an emergency; and amending RCW 43.06.010.

             Referred to Committee on State Government.

HB 2897           by Representatives Hunt, Armstrong, Romero and Sullivan

             AN ACT Relating to the governor's powers to temporarily close executive agencies; and adding a new section to chapter 43.06 RCW.

             Referred to Committee on State Government.

HB 2898           by Representatives Hunt, Romero and Sullivan

             AN ACT Relating to legal holidays and legislatively recognized days; and amending RCW 1.16.050.

             Referred to Committee on State Government.

HB 2899           by Representatives Schindler, Mielke, Kristiansen, Nixon, Holmquist and Clements

             AN ACT Relating to duties of utilities to serve; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35.92 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35A.21 RCW; and providing an effective date.

             Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 2900           by Representatives Schindler, Kessler, Holmquist, McMorris, McDonald, Morris, Condotta, Kristiansen, Crouse and Buck

             AN ACT Relating to certification of certain specialty electrical administrators and electricians without examination; amending RCW 19.28.061; and reenacting and amending RCW 19.28.191.

             Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 2901           by Representatives Armstrong and Condotta

             AN ACT Relating to permitting retired participants to resume volunteer fire fighter, emergency worker, or reserve officer service; amending RCW 41.24.010; and adding a new section to chapter 41.24 RCW.

             Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 2902           by Representative Armstrong

             AN ACT Relating to using the address of a primary place of business as the address of a residence for voting purposes; amending RCW 29A.08.010, 29A.08.210, and 29A.08.230; adding a new section to chapter 29A.08 RCW; and providing an effective date.

             Referred to Committee on State Government.

HB 2903           by Representatives Armstrong and Hunt

             AN ACT Relating to managers under the state civil service law; amending RCW 41.06.022; and adding a new section to chapter 41.06 RCW.

             Referred to Committee on State Government.

HB 2904           by Representatives Lovick, Moeller, Kirby, McMahan and Newhouse; by request of Department of Social and Health Services

             AN ACT Relating to estate adjudication for the department of social and health services; and amending RCW 11.28.330 and 11.28.340.

             Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 2905           by Representatives Hatfield and Jarrett

             AN ACT Relating to modifying provisions for limited areas of more intensive rural development; and amending RCW 36.70A.070.

             Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 2906           by Representatives Pettigrew, Veloria, McDonald, Priest, Hudgins, Skinner, Darneille, Eickmeyer, Simpson, D., McCoy, Wallace, Kessler, Schual-Berke, Simpson, G., Upthegrove, Wood, Kenney, Morrell, Ormsby and Conway

             AN ACT Relating to increasing the funding for the linked deposit program for minority and women's business loans; and amending RCW 43.86A.030.

             Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 2907           by Representatives Delvin and Morris

             AN ACT Relating to the treatment of confidential and proprietary information filed with the utilities and transportation commission and the attorney general; amending RCW 80.04.095; reenacting and amending RCW 42.17.310 and 42.17.310; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.

             Referred to Committee on State Government.

HB 2908           by Representatives Mielke, O'Brien, Ahern, Pearson and Boldt

             AN ACT Relating to salvage vehicles; amending RCW 46.12.005 and 46.12.030; and adding a new section to chapter 46.12 RCW.

             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 2909           by Representatives Murray, Simpson, G. and Lovick

             AN ACT Relating to driving while fatigued; adding a new section to chapter 46.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 46.61 RCW; creating a new section; declaring an emergency; and prescribing penalties.

             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 2910           by Representatives Simpson, G., Cooper, Woods, Hinkle and Conway

             AN ACT Relating to special license plates for professional fire fighters and paramedics; amending RCW 46.16.313 and 46.16.316; adding new sections to chapter 46.16 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 46.04 RCW.

             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 2911           by Representatives Kenney, Morrell, Fromhold, Cox and Darneille; by request of State Board for Community and Technical Colleges

             AN ACT Relating to instructional materials for students with disabilities; adding a new section to chapter 28B.10 RCW; and prescribing penalties.

             Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

HB 2912           by Representatives Schindler, Hankins, Armstrong and Mielke

             AN ACT Relating to driving records furnished to private investigative and security services; and amending RCW 46.52.130.

             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 2913           by Representatives Hinkle and Newhouse

             AN ACT Relating to the diversion of a water right; and amending RCW 90.03.380.

             Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 2914           by Representatives Delvin, Lovick, Simpson, G. and Cooper

             AN ACT Relating to removing the sixty percent cap on retirement allowances from the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 1; and amending RCW 41.26.100.

             Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 2915           by Representatives Fromhold, Boldt and Newhouse

             AN ACT Relating to annexing park districts; and amending RCW 35.61.010 and 35.61.020.

             Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 2916           by Representatives Condotta, McMorris, Holmquist and Crouse

             AN ACT Relating to improving the accountability of Washington's industrial insurance system; adding a new section to chapter 51.04 RCW; and creating new sections.

             Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 2917           by Representatives Condotta, McMorris, Holmquist, Crouse and Woods

             AN ACT Relating to simplifying and adding certainty to the calculation of workers' compensation benefits; amending RCW 51.08.178, 51.28.040, 51.32.050, 51.32.060, 51.32.072, 51.32.075, 51.32.080, 51.32.095, and 51.36.020; reenacting and amending RCW 51.32.090; adding new sections to chapter 51.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 51.32 RCW; and providing an effective date.

             Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 2918           by Representatives McMorris, Condotta, Holmquist, Crouse and Woods

             AN ACT Relating to improving the competitiveness of Washington's industrial insurance system; amending RCW 51.04.110, 51.16.035, 51.28.010, 51.28.055, 51.28.040, 51.32.160, 51.04.060, 51.32.220, 51.32.225, 51.36.110, 51.36.010, 51.44.010, 51.44.020, 28B.20.458, 51.32.210, 41.06.380, 51.52.050, 51.52.132, 51.52.120, and 51.52.130; reenacting and amending RCW 43.84.092 and 51.52.060; adding new sections to chapter 51.32 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 51.36 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 51.04 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 51 RCW; creating new sections; repealing RCW 51.16.042; prescribing penalties; providing effective dates; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.

             Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 2919           by Representatives Condotta, Cooper and Hinkle

             AN ACT Relating to off-road vehicle use permits; and amending RCW 46.09.070.

             Referred to Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks.

HB 2920           by Representatives Pearson, Sump, Mielke, Boldt, Hinkle, Condotta and Buck

             AN ACT Relating to special economic recreational fisheries; amending RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.760; adding a new section to chapter 77.12 RCW; and creating a new section.

             Referred to Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks.

HB 2921           by Representatives Fromhold, Conway, McIntire, Campbell, Blake and Simpson, G.

             AN ACT Relating to avoiding fragmentation in bargaining units for classified school employees; and amending RCW 41.56.060.

             Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 2922           by Representatives Cooper and Simpson, G.

             AN ACT Relating to sprinkler fitters; adding a new chapter to Title 18 RCW; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date.

             Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 2923           by Representatives Ericksen, Dickerson, Sullivan, Nixon and Simpson, G.

             AN ACT Relating to authorizing magnetic levitation transportation systems; amending RCW 81.104.015 and 81.104.180; adding new sections to chapter 81.104 RCW; and providing an effective date.

             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 2924           by Representatives McDermott, Newhouse, Dickerson, Romero, Lovick, Kenney and McCoy

             AN ACT Relating to a state flowering vine; and adding a new section to chapter 1.20 RCW.

             Referred to Committee on State Government.

HB 2925           by Representatives Simpson, G., Wallace, Hankins, Cooper, Lovick and Hatfield

             AN ACT Relating to value pricing for limited access highway lanes; and adding new sections to chapter 47.56 RCW.

             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 2926           by Representatives Conway, Wood, Hudgins, Campbell, Darneille, Simpson, G., Kenney, McDermott and Ormsby

             AN ACT Relating to protecting the human rights of workers to organize; adding a new section to chapter 49.60 RCW; and creating a new section.

             Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 2927           by Representatives Conway and Condotta

             AN ACT Relating to certificates of approval for authorized representatives of beer and wine manufacturers and distributors; and amending RCW 66.04.010, 66.24.206, 66.24.270, 66.28.010, 66.28.030, 66.28.040, 66.28.042, 66.28.043, 66.28.150, 66.28.155, 66.28.160, 66.28.170, 66.28.180, and 19.126.020.

             Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HJM 4039         by Representatives Ericksen, Dickerson, Sullivan, Campbell, Nixon, Simpson, G. and Upthegrove

             Requesting Congress to consider Washington for magnetic levitation transportation funding.

             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

             There being no objection, the bills and memorial listed on the day's introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

January 20, 2004

HB 2298           Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Preventing the spread of animal diseases. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Linville, Chairman; Rockefeller, Vice Chairman; Schoesler, Ranking Minority Member; Holmquist, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chandler; Eickmeyer; Grant; Hunt; Kristiansen; McDermott; Orcutt; Quall and Sump.

             Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 21, 2004

HB 2299           Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Establishing a system of animal identification. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Linville, Chairman; Rockefeller, Vice Chairman; Schoesler, Ranking Minority Member; Holmquist, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chandler; Eickmeyer; Grant; Hunt; Kristiansen; McDermott; Orcutt; Quall and Sump.

             Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 20, 2004

HB 2300           Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Applying pesticides. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Linville, Chairman; Rockefeller, Vice Chairman; Schoesler, Ranking Minority Member; Holmquist, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chandler; Eickmeyer; Grant; Hunt; Kristiansen; McDermott; Orcutt; Quall and Sump.

             Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 20, 2004

HB 2301           Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Including severability clauses in commodity commission statutes. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Linville, Chairman; Rockefeller, Vice Chairman; Schoesler, Ranking Minority Member; Holmquist, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chandler; Eickmeyer; Grant; Hunt; Kristiansen; McDermott; Orcutt; Quall and Sump.

             Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 21, 2004

HB 2382           Prime Sponsor, Representative Kenney: Improving articulation and transfer between institutions of higher education. Reported by Committee on Higher Education

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Kenney, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Cox, Ranking Minority Member; Priest, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Boldt; Chase; Condotta; Jarrett; McCoy; Morrell and Ormsby.

January 20, 2004

HB 2485           Prime Sponsor, Representative Lantz: Revising the rate of interest on certain tort judgments. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Lantz, Chairman; Moeller, Vice Chairman; Carrell, Ranking Minority Member; McMahan, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Campbell; Lovick and Newhouse.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Flannigan and Kirby.

             Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

             There being no objection, the bills listed on the day's committee reports sheet under the fifth order of business were referred to the committees so designated except for HOUSE BILL NO. 2382 which was placed on the second reading calendar.

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

             There being no objection, the Committee on Health Care was relieved of HOUSE BILL NO. 2490, and the bill was referred to the Committee on State Government.

             There being no objection, the Committee on Education was relieved of HOUSE BILL NO. 2680, and the bill was referred to the Committee on Health Care.

             There being no objection, the Committee on Judiciary was relieved of HOUSE BILL NO. 2787, and the bill was referred to the Committee on Health Care.

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

             There being no objection, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., January 23, 2004, the 12th Day of the Regular Session.

FRANK CHOPP, Speaker                                                                                 RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk