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FIFTY EIGHTH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION

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SIXTEENTH DAY

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House Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, January 27, 2004


             The House was called to order at 9:55 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Conway presiding).


             Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.


MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

January 26, 2004

Mr. Speaker:


             The Senate passed SENATE BILL NO. 5052, and the same is herewith transmitted.

Milt H. Doumit, Secretary


RESOLUTIONS


             HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2004-4679, By Representatives Jarrett, Pettigrew, Clibborn, Tom and Woods


             WHEREAS, There are 210 local Chambers of Commerce in the state of Washington representing approximately 55,000 small businesses which, in turn, employ over 2,800,000 citizens; and

             WHEREAS, Washington State Chambers raise over $25,000,000 annually for local community enrichment projects, involving more than 15,000 volunteers who give generously of their time and talent; and

             WHEREAS, Washington State Chambers managed in excess of 3,000,000 visitor and relocation inquiries last year, and at the same time served over 35,000 businesses seeking information about locating their companies in our state; and

             WHEREAS, Chambers of Commerce across Washington State have served their local communities with distinction, dedication, and dignity, enhancing the state's economy and improving the quality of life for its citizens;

             NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives officially recognize the invaluable work local Chambers of Commerce provide both the economy and the citizens of this state; and

             BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the United States Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.


             HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4679 was adopted.


             HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2004-4680, By Representatives Miloscia, Schindler, Linville, Upthegrove, McDermott, Talcott and Anderson


             WHEREAS, Catholic educators have been teaching in Washington state for more than one hundred forty years, beginning with the Sisters of Providence at Fort Vancouver; and

             WHEREAS, More than twenty-eight thousand students currently receive their education in the ninety-one elementary and secondary Catholic schools in the state of Washington; and

             WHEREAS, The dedicated men and women who teach at and administer these schools produce academically strong students who also commit themselves to service; and

             WHEREAS, Catholic schools have trained many of the finest leaders in professions and occupations throughout this state and nation; and

             WHEREAS, Several Catholic schools have been recognized by the United States Department of Education as "Schools of Excellence"; and

             WHEREAS, All Catholic schools around the entire country are celebrating "Catholic Schools 2004: where "A Faith-Filled Future"";

             NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the Catholic Schools of Washington state and honor their academic excellence and faith-based instruction during this celebration of Catholic Schools Week, January 25 through January 31, 2004; and

             BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the school departments at the Archdiocese of Seattle, the Diocese of Spokane, and the Diocese of Yakima.


             HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4680 was adopted.


             HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2004-4681, By Representatives Schoesler and Haigh


             WHEREAS, The 4-H Youth Development Program of Washington State University has helped young people in Washington develop useful "life skills" since it was established in 1902; and

             WHEREAS, The program centers on teaching young people to become productive members of society by fostering self-esteem, communication, and decision-making skills; and

             WHEREAS, 80,000 young people throughout Washington participated in 4-H Youth Development Programs in 2003; and

             WHEREAS, These programs helped participants learn about a wide variety of subjects including science, family living, applied arts, and government activism; and

             WHEREAS, These programs work with traditional community clubs and reach youth through urban groups, special interest groups, nutrition programs, after school programs, camping, and interagency learning experiences; and

             WHEREAS, More than 300 4-H members from around the state are currently visiting the State Capitol as part of an annual statewide education program titled "4-H Know Your Government"; and

             WHEREAS, The 4-H Know Your Government program focused this year on global education and the value of understanding diverse international and cultural perspectives; and

             WHEREAS, 4-H will continue its dedication to empower young people to become active global citizens and realize the value, significance, and responsibility of taking part in local, regional, state, national, and international community issues; and

             NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the members of the Washington State House of Representatives recognize the 4-H Youth Development Program for its many contributions to the youth of Washington and the betterment of our communities; and

             BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk to Pat Boyes, the State 4-H Director for the Washington 4-H Youth Development Program.


             HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4681 was adopted.


INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

 

HB 3036           by Representatives Hunter, Cairnes, Roach and Nixon


             AN ACT Relating to gift certificates; amending RCW 63.29.010, 63.29.020, 63.29.140, and 63.29.170; adding a new chapter to Title 19 RCW; creating a new section; and providing effective dates.


             Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

HB 3037           by Representatives Simpson, G., Delvin, Cooper, Hankins, Campbell and Chase


             AN ACT Relating to making employees entitled to accrue seniority benefits while on family leave; amending RCW 49.78.005 and 49.78.080; and creating a new section.


             Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

 

HB 3038           by Representatives Nixon and Upthegrove


             AN ACT Relating to the definition of the term "conviction" in chapter 77.15 RCW; and amending RCW 77.15.050.


             Referred to Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks.

 

HB 3039           by Representatives Delvin, Boldt, Kagi and Kenney


             AN ACT Relating to evaluation for identification of long-term needs of children entering the foster care system; and amending RCW 74.14A.050.


             Referred to Committee on Children & Family Services.

 

HB 3040           by Representatives Delvin, Crouse, McMahan and Schoesler


             AN ACT Relating to mitigating carbon dioxide emissions resulting from fossil-fueled electrical generation; adding a new section to chapter 70.94 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 80.50 RCW.


             Referred to Committee on Technology, Telecommunications & Energy.

 

HB 3041           by Representatives Clements, Chandler and Newhouse


             AN ACT Relating to a property tax exemption for certain land zoned or designated for agricultural use; adding a new section to chapter 84.36 RCW; and creating a new section.


             Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

HB 3042           by Representatives Santos, Cairnes, Roach, Sullivan, Wallace, Ormsby, Simpson, D., Chase, Benson, Carrell, Newhouse, Simpson, G., Cooper, Schual-Berke, Hatfield, Kagi and Upthegrove


             AN ACT Relating to authorizing certain entities to participate in self-insurance risk pools; and amending RCW 48.62.011, 48.62.021, 48.62.031, 48.62.061, 48.62.071, 48.62.081, 48.62.091, 48.01.050, and 39.34.055.


             Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance.

 

HB 3043           by Representatives Tom, Quall, Bailey, Lantz, McDermott, Anderson, Chase, Morrell and Kenney


             AN ACT Relating to promoting physical fitness in middle school; adding a new section to chapter 28A.230 RCW; and creating a new section.


             Referred to Committee on Education.

 

HB 3044           by Representatives Tom, Murray, Ericksen, Hunter, Anderson, Clibborn, Rodne and Hudgins


             AN ACT Relating to proof of financial responsibility or motor vehicle liability insurance; and amending RCW 46.16.212, 46.16.210, and 46.30.040.


             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 3045           by Representatives Veloria, Skinner, Dunshee, Kenney, Campbell, Haigh, McDermott, Hankins, Miloscia, Kirby, Lovick, Sullivan, Simpson, G., Rockefeller, Cooper, Santos, Cairnes, Benson, Eickmeyer, Murray, Jarrett, Mastin, Grant, Anderson, Cody, Upthegrove, Chase, Morrell and Tom


             AN ACT Relating to public lands; adding a new section to chapter 43.30 RCW; and declaring an emergency.


             Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.

 

HB 3046           by Representatives Carrell, Armstrong, Haigh, Miloscia, Nixon, Kirby and Bush


             AN ACT Relating to the release of personal information; 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 3047           by Representatives Conway, Simpson, G., Chase and Ormsby


             AN ACT Relating to health care services; adding new sections to chapter 70.14 RCW; and adding new sections to chapter 43.70 RCW.


             Referred to Committee on Health Care.

 

HB 3048           by Representatives Campbell and Dunshee


             AN ACT Relating to poststate employment lobbying; and amending RCW 42.52.080.


             Referred to Committee on State Government.

 

HB 3049           by Representatives Romero, Murray, Hankins, Delvin and Simpson, G.


             AN ACT Relating to motorized foot scooters; amending RCW 46.61.710 and 46.16.630; and adding a new section to chapter 46.61 RCW.


             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 3050           by Representatives Haigh, Eickmeyer, Rockefeller, Linville, Morrell, Benson, Blake, Cox, Wallace, Woods, Lantz and Anderson


             AN ACT Relating to faculty salary increments for community and technical colleges; adding new sections to chapter 28B.50 RCW; and creating a new section.


             Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

 

HB 3051           by Representatives Pettigrew, Cairnes, Santos, McCoy, Sump, Linville, Buck, Chase and Upthegrove


             AN ACT Relating to notice provisions for proceedings involving the Indian child welfare act; and amending RCW 26.10.034.


             Referred to Committee on Juvenile Justice & Family Law.

 

HB 3052           by Representatives McMahan, Moeller, Romero and Lovick


             AN ACT Relating to the voting rights of persons under guardianship; amending RCW 11.88.010; and creating a new section.


             Referred to Committee on State Government.

 

HB 3053           by Representatives Upthegrove, Hinkle, Sullivan, Holmquist, Cooper, Priest, Morrell, Clements, Condotta and Schual-Berke


             AN ACT Relating to increasing the operating fee waiver authority for Central Washington University; amending RCW 28B.15.910; and providing an effective date.


             Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

 

HB 3054           by Representatives Simpson, G., Skinner, Hankins, Wood, Rockefeller, Clibborn, Hatfield, Clements, Armstrong and Delvin


             AN ACT Relating to vehicle tires; amending RCW 70.95.510, 70.95.530, and 70.95.535; and adding a new section to chapter 70.95 RCW.


             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 3055           by Representatives Holmquist, Carrell and O'Brien


             AN ACT Relating to admissibility of DUI tests; amending RCW 46.61.506; reenacting and amending RCW 46.20.308 and 46.20.3101; and creating a new section.


             Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

 

HB 3056           by Representatives Bailey, Haigh, Bush, Kagi, Ericksen, Boldt, Clibborn and Shabro


             AN ACT Relating to creating a task force to examine state regulation of state and federal military training grounds; creating new sections; and providing an expiration date.


             Referred to Committee on State Government.

 

HB 3057           by Representatives Conway, Wood, McCoy, Kenney, Condotta and Chase; by request of Department of Labor & Industries


             AN ACT Relating to conforming the social security offset provisions of Title 51 RCW to the modified federal social security retirement age; and amending RCW 51.32.220.


             Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

 

HB 3058           by Representatives McCoy, Conway, Wood, Hudgins, Kenney and Chase; by request of Department of Labor & Industries


             AN ACT Relating to industrial insurance benefits induced by fraud; amending RCW 51.32.240; and creating a new section.


             Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

 

HB 3059           by Representatives Conway, Wood, McCoy, Kenney and Chase; by request of Department of Labor & Industries


             AN ACT Relating to liability for industrial insurance premiums; amending RCW 51.08.177 and 51.12.070; and adding a new section to chapter 51.48 RCW.


             Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

 

HB 3060           by Representatives Kenney, Wood, Conway, McCoy and Chase; by request of Department of Labor & Industries


             AN ACT Relating to collecting unpaid labor and industries' overpayments and penalties from health care providers; and amending RCW 51.36.110.


             Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

 

HB 3061           by Representatives Anderson and Rodne


             AN ACT Relating to the development of an educator information system; creating a new section; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.


             Referred to Committee on Education.

 

HB 3062           by Representatives Newhouse, Chandler and Hinkle


             AN ACT Relating to approving certain watershed plan modifications; and amending RCW 90.82.130.


             Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

 

HB 3063           by Representatives Morris and Hunt


             AN ACT Relating to the six-year review of property tax exemptions; and amending RCW 43.136.030 and 43.136.040.


             Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

HB 3064           by Representatives Ahern, Lovick, Benson and Bush


             AN ACT Relating to sentence enhancement for vehicular homicide and vehicular assault; amending RCW 9.94A.533, 46.61.520, 46.61.522, and 13.04.030; and providing an effective date.


             Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

 

HB 3065           by Representatives Kagi, O'Brien and Upthegrove


             AN ACT Relating to partial confinement options for certain drug offenders; amending RCW 9.94A.030 and 9.94A.728; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.030; providing an effective date; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.


             Referred to Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections.

 

HB 3066           by Representatives Romero, Moeller, Clibborn, Simpson, D. and Ormsby


             AN ACT Relating to donation of surplus construction property to nonprofit corporations; amending RCW 43.19.1919 and 39.12.020; adding a new section to chapter 43.19 RCW; and creating a new section.


             Referred to Committee on State Government.

 

HB 3067           by Representatives Romero and Chase


             AN ACT Relating to motorized foot scooters; amending RCW 46.04.336 and 46.61.710; reenacting and amending RCW 46.16.010 and 46.20.500; and providing an effective date.


             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 3068           by Representatives Clibborn and Romero


             AN ACT Relating to annexation; and creating new sections.


             Referred to Committee on Local Government.

 

HB 3069           by Representatives Veloria, McMahan, Chase and Upthegrove


             AN ACT Relating to services for victims of trafficking of persons; adding a new section to chapter 7.68 RCW; and creating a new section.


             Referred to Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections.

 

HB 3070           by Representatives Veloria and Chase


             AN ACT Relating to the joint legislative oversight committee on trade policy; amending RCW 44.55.020; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.


             Referred to Committee on Trade & Economic Development.

 

HB 3071           by Representatives Veloria, Chase and Upthegrove


             AN ACT Relating to creating a vocational English as a second language program; adding a new section to chapter 28B.50 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28C.18 RCW; and creating a new section.


             Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

 

HB 3072           by Representatives Rodne and Woods


             AN ACT Relating to child witnesses; and amending RCW 9A.44.150.


             Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

 

HB 3073           by Representatives Quall, Talcott, Rockefeller, Sullivan and Upthegrove; by request of Academic Achievement and Accountability Commission


             AN ACT Relating to alignment of state and federal educational accountability systems; amending RCW 28A.300.040, 28A.655.030, and 28A.655.010; and adding a new section to chapter 28A.300 RCW.


             Referred to Committee on Education.

 

HB 3074           by Representatives Fromhold, Priest, Kenney and Morrell


             AN ACT Relating to coordinating communications regarding pathways to college; and adding a new section to chapter 28A.300 RCW.


             Referred to Committee on Education.

 

HB 3075           by Representatives Flannigan, Woods, Kirby, Rockefeller, Darneille, Haigh, Hatfield, Orcutt, Mielke, Delvin, Condotta, Simpson, G., Hunt and Upthegrove


             AN ACT Relating to motorcycles at traffic signals; adding a new section to chapter 46.61 RCW; and providing an effective date.


             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 3076           by Representatives Santos, Nixon, Ruderman, Simpson, G., Campbell, Chase, Shabro, Lovick, Darneille, Sullivan, Pettigrew, Simpson, D., Hunt, Blake, Veloria and Kessler


             AN ACT Relating to property tax relief; adding new sections to chapter 84.36 RCW; and creating new sections.


             Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

HB 3077           by Representatives Schual-Berke, Cody, Hudgins and Upthegrove


             AN ACT Relating to funding the airport impact mitigation account; and adding a new section to chapter 82.02 RCW.


             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 3078           by Representatives Dickerson, Boldt, Flannigan, Kagi and Pettigrew


             AN ACT Relating to sealing juvenile records; and reenacting and amending RCW 13.50.050.


             Referred to Committee on Juvenile Justice & Family Law.

 

HB 3079           by Representatives McCoy, Linville and Rockefeller


             AN ACT Relating to the public disclosure exemption for information on the location of cultural resources; 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 3080           by Representatives Linville and Rockefeller


             AN ACT Relating to focusing the state budgeting process on outcomes and priorities; amending RCW 43.88.090 and 43.88.030; and adding a new section to chapter 43.88 RCW.


             Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

 

HB 3081           by Representative Rockefeller


             AN ACT Relating to medical and dental care and testing for children in the care of the department of social and health services; amending RCW 13.34.060; adding new sections to chapter 74.13 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 13.34 RCW.


             Referred to Committee on Children & Family Services.

 

HB 3082           by Representatives Wallace, Morrell, Veloria, Chase and Upthegrove


             AN ACT Relating to resolving manufactured/mobile home landlord and tenant disputes; amending RCW 59.22.050; adding a new chapter to Title 59 RCW; prescribing penalties; and providing effective dates.


             Referred to Committee on Trade & Economic Development.

 

HB 3083           by Representatives Kagi, Boldt, Dickerson, Orcutt, Pettigrew and Darneille


             AN ACT Relating to immunity for any person who cooperates with an investigation of child abuse or neglect; and amending RCW 26.44.060.


             Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

 

HB 3084           by Representatives Darneille, Simpson, G., Chase, Upthegrove, Ormsby, Romero, Morrell and Kenney


             AN ACT Relating to assistance for military families; adding a new section to chapter 43.330 RCW; and creating a new section.


             Referred to Committee on Children & Family Services.

 

HB 3085           by Representatives Kagi, Boldt, Dickerson, Orcutt, Shabro, Pettigrew, Darneille and Morrell


             AN ACT Relating to family decision meetings; adding new sections to chapter 74.13 RCW; and creating a new section.


             Referred to Committee on Children & Family Services.

 

HB 3086           by Representatives Blake, Veloria and Chase


             AN ACT Relating to creating a maritime office in the department of community, trade, and economic development; adding a new section to chapter 43.63A RCW; and creating a new section.


             Referred to Committee on Trade & Economic Development.

 

HB 3087           by Representative Linville


             AN ACT Relating to promoting the use of reclaimed water; amending RCW 90.54.010, 90.54.020, 90.54.180, 90.46.005, 90.46.040, and 90.46.120; adding a new section to chapter 90.46 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date.


             Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

 

HB 3088           by Representatives Linville, Schoesler and Morrell


             AN ACT Relating to farms for the future of Washington; reenacting and amending RCW 43.79A.040; and adding new sections to chapter 15.04 RCW.


             Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

 

HB 3089           by Representatives Mielke and Linville


             AN ACT Relating to Japanese knotweed; and making an appropriation.


             Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

 

HB 3090           by Representatives Kagi, Boldt, Darneille, Miloscia, Pettigrew, Roach, Dickerson, Fromhold, Talcott, Shabro, Pearson and Bailey


             AN ACT Relating to the definition of out-of-home placement; and amending RCW 74.14C.010.


             Referred to Committee on Children & Family Services.

 

HB 3091           by Representatives Linville, Clements, Kessler, Benson, Morris, Clibborn, Schoesler, Sullivan, McMorris, Wallace, Hunt, Quall, Miloscia, Pettigrew, Chase, Newhouse, Darneille, Hatfield, Moeller, Romero, Cox, Ericksen, Simpson, G., Schindler, Bush, Delvin, Cairnes, Carrell, Blake, Ruderman, Veloria, O'Brien, Santos, Pearson, Hinkle, Talcott, Ahern, Condotta, Ormsby, Morrell, Buck, Armstrong, McDonald, Edwards, Campbell, Schual-Berke and Kirby


             AN ACT Relating to preserving nursing home funding; adding a new section to chapter 74.46 RCW; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.


             Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

 

HB 3092           by Representative Delvin


             AN ACT Relating to the uniform parentage act; and amending RCW 26.26.330 and 26.26.310.


             Referred to Committee on Juvenile Justice & Family Law.

 

HB 3093           by Representatives Anderson, Talcott and Nixon


             AN ACT Relating to resolving certificated employee labor disputes; amending RCW 41.59.120; and adding a new section to chapter 41.59 RCW.


             Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

 

HB 3094           by Representatives Ormsby, Cox, Haigh, Kagi, Priest, McCoy, Fromhold, Condotta, Chase, Upthegrove, Schual-Berke, Kenney and Morrell


             AN ACT Relating to studying the expansion of high school skills centers; and creating new sections.


             Referred to Committee on Education.

 

HB 3095           by Representatives Ormsby, Veloria, Eickmeyer, McCoy, Priest, Simpson, G., Chase and Morrell


             AN ACT Relating to payment and performance bond requirements on state limited public works projects; amending RCW 39.04.155; and adding a new section to chapter 39.04 RCW.


             Referred to Committee on State Government.

 

HB 3096           by Representative Schindler


             AN ACT Relating to appeals and reviews of permit decisions under chapter 43.21L RCW; amending RCW 43.21L.010, 43.21L.050, 43.21L.060, 43.21L.070, 43.21L.080, 43.21L.090, 43.21L.100, 43.21L.110, 43.21L.120, and 43.21L.130; creating a new section; and repealing RCW 43.21L.040, 43.21L.140, and 43.21L.901.


             Referred to Committee on State Government.

 

HB 3097           by Representatives McMahan, Newhouse and Boldt


             AN ACT Relating to motor vehicle registration and titles; amending RCW 46.12.050 and 46.12.005; adding a new section to chapter 46.12 RCW; and providing an effective date.


             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 3098           by Representatives McMahan and Newhouse


             AN ACT Relating to transportation project priorities; adding a new section to Title 47 RCW; creating a new section; providing a contingent expiration date; and declaring an emergency.


             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 3099           by Representatives McMahan, Bush and Boldt


             AN ACT Relating to controlled substance containers; and amending RCW 69.50.309.


             Referred to Committee on Health Care.

 

HB 3100           by Representatives McMahan and Talcott


             AN ACT Relating to education flexibility; adding a new chapter to Title 28A RCW; creating a new section; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.


             Referred to Committee on Education.

 

HB 3101           by Representatives Darneille, Simpson, G., Campbell, Romero, Upthegrove, Ormsby, Morrell and Kenney


             AN ACT Relating to foreclosures and sales; and adding a new section to chapter 61.24 RCW.


             Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

 

HJM 4040         by Representatives Pettigrew, Priest, Kagi, Jarrett, Tom, Benson, Miloscia, Darneille, Ormsby and Morrell


             Requesting congress to pass a federal 211 act.


             Referred to Committee on Children & Family Services.

 

ESB 5052         by Senators Hale, T. Sheldon, Hewitt, Johnson, Sheahan and Oke


             AN ACT Relating to significant legislative rules; reenacting and amending RCW 34.05.328; and creating a new section.


             Referred to Committee on State Government.

 

SSB 5326          by Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections (originally sponsored by Senators Winsley, B. Sheldon, Doumit and T. Sheldon)


             AN ACT Relating to creating regional fire protection service authorities; amending RCW 57.90.010, 84.09.030, 84.52.069, and 35.21.766; reenacting and amending RCW 84.52.010 and 84.52.052; adding a new section to chapter 84.52 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 52 RCW; and creating a new section.


             Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

SSB 5733          by Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care (originally sponsored by Senators Winsley, Thibaudeau and Kohl-Welles)


             AN ACT Relating to fairness and protection in boarding homes and adult family homes; and amending RCW 18.20.050, 18.20.110, and 70.128.060.


             Referred to Committee on Health Care.

 

ESSB 5861       by Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections (originally sponsored by Senators Roach, Rasmussen, T. Sheldon, Finkbeiner, Kohl-Welles, Oke, Schmidt and Shin)


             AN ACT Relating to criminal impersonation of a veteran of the armed forces; amending RCW 9A.60.045; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date.


             Referred to Committee on State Government.


             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 23, 2004

SHB 1840         Prime Sponsor, Committee On Financial Institutions & Insurance: Authorizing nonprofit corporations to participate in self-insurance risk pools. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance

 

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Schual-Berke, Chairman; Simpson, G., Vice Chairman; Benson, Ranking Minority Member; Newhouse, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Cairnes; Carrell; Cooper; Hatfield; Roach; Santos and Simpson, D..


             Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


             There being no objection, the bill listed on the day's committee reports sheet under the fifth order of business was referred to the committee so designated.


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


             There being no objection, the Rules Committee was relieved of HOUSE BILL NO. 2439, and the bill was placed on the second reading calendar.


             There being no objection, the Rules Committee was relieved of SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1005 and the bill was placed on the Third Reading calendar.


             There being no objection, the Rules Committee was relieved of SECOND ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1053 and the bill was placed on the Third Reading calendar.


             There being no objection, the Rules Committee was relieved of SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1234 and the bill was placed on the Third Reading calendar.


             There being no objection, the Rules Committee was relieved of ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1869 and the bill was placed on the Third Reading calendar.


             There being no objection, the Rules Committee was relieved of HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4018 and the joint memorial was placed on the Third Reading calendar.


             There being no objection, the Committee on Rules was relieved of further consideration on SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1517 and the bill was referred to the Committee on Commerce & Labor.


             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 28, 2004, the 17th Day of the Regular Session.


FRANK CHOPP, Speaker                                                                                 RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk