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FIFTY EIGHTH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION
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THIRTIETH DAY
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House Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, February 10, 2004
The House was called to order at 1:30 p.m. by the Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding). The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present.
The flag was escorted to the rostrum by a Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, Pages Pat Benson and Coral Backman. The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) led the Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. Prayer was offered by Pastor Michael Fogaras, North Thurston Life Center of the Assemblies of God.
Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.
MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE
February 10, 2004
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed:
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5270,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5715,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5948,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
February 10, 2004
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed:
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5139,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6125,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6261,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
The Speaker assumed the chair.
INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING
SSB 5139 by Senate Committee on Higher Education (originally sponsored by Senator Carlson)
AN ACT Relating to remedial postsecondary education; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
ESSB 6125 by Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water (originally sponsored by Senator Morton)
AN ACT Relating to alternate members of a water conservancy board; and amending RCW 90.80.010, 90.80.035, 90.80.050, 90.80.070, and 90.80.120.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.
SSB 6261 by Senate Committee on Judiciary (originally sponsored by Senators B. Sheldon, Oke and T. Sheldon)
AN ACT Relating to payments to jurors; and amending RCW 2.36.150.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 6281 by Senators Hale, T. Sheldon, B. Sheldon, Esser, Roach and Rasmussen; by request of Department of Trade and Economic Development
AN ACT Relating to the Hanford area economic investment fund; and amending RCW 43.31.422 and 43.31.428.
Referred to Committee on Technology, Telecommunications & Energy.
There being no objection, the bills listed on the day's introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the sixth order of business.
SECOND READING
HOUSE BILL NO. 2392, By Representatives Lantz, Darneille, Carrell, O'Brien, Romero, Lovick, Kenney, Flannigan, Upthegrove, Kagi, Hunt, Rockefeller, McCoy, Dickerson, Haigh, McMahan, Morrell, Bush, Clibborn, Delvin, Campbell, G. Simpson, Ruderman, Jarrett, Chase, Schual-Berke, Hudgins, Kessler, Woods, Moeller, Talcott and McDonald
Requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt policies concerning domestic violence by sworn employees.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 2392 was substituted for House Bill No. 2392 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2392 was read the second time.
Representative Carrell moved the adoption of amendment (779):
On page 2, line 5, after "reported." insert "The legislature also recognizes that there are instances where false allegations of domestic violence are made. Because false allegations significantly harm the innocent party's professional and personal reputation and relationships and undermine the system designed to protect victims, the legislature finds it necessary to deter false allegations of domestic violence."
On page 6, line 10, after "agency;" insert the following:
"(n) Provide procedures for the mandatory and immediate response to false allegations of domestic violence, including but not limited to, referring false allegations of domestic violence to the prosecutor's office for prosecution of false reporting or perjury, where applicable;"
Re-letter the remaining subsection accordingly
Representative Carrell spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
Representative Lovick spoke against the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment was not adopted.
Representative Carrell moved the adoption of amendment (780):
On page 5, line 24, after "(j)" insert the following:
"Provide procedures to avoid possible conflicts of interests by ensuring that a sworn employee involved in allegations of domestic violence as either the alleged victim or alleged abuser, shall not exercise his or her police powers, including powers of arrest or investigation, in any criminal or administrative investigation of the allegations involving the sworn employee as either the alleged victim or alleged abuser;
(k)"
Re-letter the remaining subsections consecutively.
Representative Carrell spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
Representative Dickerson spoke against the adoption of the amendment.
An electronic roll call vote was demanded and the demand was sustained.
MOTION
On motion of Representative Clements, Representatives McMorris and Skinner were excused. On motion of Representative Santos, Representative Conway was excused.
The Speaker stated the question before the House to be adoption of amendment (780) to Substitute House Bill No. 2392.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the adoption of amendment (780) to Substitute House Bill No. 2392, and the amendment was not adopted by the following vote: Yeas - 41, Nays - 54, Absent - 0, Excused - 3.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Clements, Condotta, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Ericksen, Hankins, Hinkle, Holmquist, Kristiansen, Mastin, McDonald, McMahan, Mielke, Newhouse, Orcutt, Pearson, Roach, Rodne, Schindler, Schoesler, Sehlin, Shabro, Sump, Talcott, Tom and Woods - 41.
Voting nay: Representatives Blake, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Cooper, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Flannigan, Fromhold, Grant, Haigh, Hatfield, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, McDermott, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, Nixon, O'Brien, Ormsby, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schual-Berke, D. Simpson, G. Simpson, Sommers, Sullivan, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 54.
Excused: Representatives Conway, McMorris and Skinner - 3.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Lantz, Delvin, Hinkle and Dickerson spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Representative Delvin: "Section 3(3)n states that one of the standards that the model policy must provide for is a procedure by which agencies can access and share domestic violence training within and across jurisdictions. Is this a mandate that requires all agencies to provide access to their domestic violence training programs?"
Representative Lantz: "No, this is not a mandate. The intent of the bill is to facilitate a way for jurisdictions to share training programs where opportunities present themselves. This is meant to serve as a cost saving measure. Those agencies with the means to do so, may offer their training programs to other agencies."
Representative Delvin: "Does SHB 2392 affect Garrity v. New Jersey, a 1967 Supreme Court Case that provides immunity to police officers who are forced to give statements that could result in criminal charges against them?"
Representative Lantz: "No, it is not the intent of this legislation to affect Garrity v. New Jersey in any way."
The Speaker stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2392.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2392 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 95, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 3.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Chase, Clements, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hinkle, Holmquist, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kristiansen, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, Mastin, McCoy, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, McMahan, Mielke, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, Newhouse, Nixon, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, Rockefeller, Rodne, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Shabro, D. Simpson, G. Simpson, Sommers, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Tom, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood, Woods and Mr. Speaker - 95.
Excused: Representatives Conway, McMorris and Skinner - 3.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2392, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2392.
STEVE CONWAY, 29th District
HOUSE BILL NO. 2397, By Representatives Upthegrove, Dickerson, Lantz, Clibborn, Delvin, Chase, Schual-Berke, Miloscia, Hudgins, Kessler and Morrell
Imposing penalties against convicted domestic violence offenders to pay for domestic violence programs.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 2397 was substituted for House Bill No. 2397 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2397 was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Upthegrove, Delvin, Carrell, Woods, Dickerson and Shabro spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The Speaker stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2397.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2397 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 95, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 3.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Chase, Clements, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hinkle, Holmquist, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kristiansen, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, Mastin, McCoy, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, McMahan, Mielke, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, Newhouse, Nixon, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, Rockefeller, Rodne, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Shabro, D. Simpson, G. Simpson, Sommers, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Tom, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood, Woods and Mr. Speaker - 95.
Excused: Representatives Conway, McMorris and Skinner - 3.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2397, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2397.
STEVE CONWAY, 29th District
HOUSE BILL NO. 2398, By Representatives Upthegrove, Delvin, Dickerson, Chase, Schual-Berke, Hudgins, Kessler and Morrell
Revising provisions relating to providing notice of a modification or termination of a protection order.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Upthegrove, Delvin and Bailey spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The Speaker stated the question before the House to be the final passage of House Bill No. 2398.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2398 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 95, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 3.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Chase, Clements, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hinkle, Holmquist, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kristiansen, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, Mastin, McCoy, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, McMahan, Mielke, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, Newhouse, Nixon, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, Rockefeller, Rodne, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Shabro, D. Simpson, G. Simpson, Sommers, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Tom, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood, Woods and Mr. Speaker - 95.
Excused: Representatives Conway, McMorris and Skinner - 3.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2398, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on HOUSE BILL NO. 2398.
STEVE CONWAY, 29th District
HOUSE BILL NO. 2473, By Representatives Clibborn, Woods, Lantz, Jarrett, Darneille, Bailey, Hunt, Lovick, Shabro, Kenney, Chase, Tom and Schual-Berke
Restricting possession of weapons in courthouse buildings.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Clibborn and Woods spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The Speaker stated the question before the House to be the final passage of House Bill No. 2473.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2473 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 95, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 3.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Chase, Clements, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hinkle, Holmquist, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kristiansen, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, Mastin, McCoy, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, McMahan, Mielke, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, Newhouse, Nixon, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, Rockefeller, Rodne, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Shabro, D. Simpson, G. Simpson, Sommers, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Tom, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood, Woods and Mr. Speaker - 95.
Excused: Representatives Conway, McMorris, and Skinner - 3.
HOUSE BILL NO. 2473, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on HOUSE BILL NO. 2473.
STEVE CONWAY, 29th District
There being no objection, the House advanced to the seventh order of business.
THIRD READING
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1645, By Representatives Kessler, Skinner, Edwards, Lantz, Moeller, Kirby, Kenney, Lovick, O'Brien, Kagi, G. Simpson, McCoy, Cody, Ruderman, Flannigan, Upthegrove, Pettigrew, Clibborn, McDermott, Dickerson, Hudgins, Schual-Berke, Santos, Conway, Sullivan, Morrell and Darneille
Addressing protection of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking in the rental of housing.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended and ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1645 was returned to second reading for purpose of amendment.
There being no objection, the House reverted to the sixth order of business.
SECOND READING
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1645, By Representatives Kessler, Skinner, Edwards, Lantz, Moeller, Kirby, Kenney, Lovick, O'Brien, Kagi, G. Simpson, McCoy, Cody, Ruderman, Flannigan, Upthegrove, Pettigrew, Clibborn, McDermott, Dickerson, Hudgins, Schual-Berke, Santos, Conway, Sullivan, Morrell and Darneille
Addressing protection of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking in the rental of housing.
Representative Kessler moved the adoption of the following amendment (783):
On page 6, beginning on line 1, strike all of section 5
Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.
Representative Kessler spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.
The amendment was adopted. The bill was ordered engrossed.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Kessler and Carrell spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The Speaker stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Second Engrossed House Bill No. 1645.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Second Engrossed House Bill No. 1645 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 95, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 3.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Chase, Clements, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hinkle, Holmquist, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kristiansen, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, Mastin, McCoy, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, McMahan, Mielke, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, Newhouse, Nixon, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, Rockefeller, Rodne, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Shabro, D. Simpson, G. Simpson, Sommers, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Tom, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood, Woods and Mr. Speaker - 95.
Excused: Representatives Conway, McMorris and Skinner - 3.
SECOND ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1645, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on SECOND ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1645.
STEVE CONWAY, 29th District
There being no objection, the House reverted to the sixth order of business.
SECOND READING
HOUSE BILL NO. 1949, By Representatives Nixon and Wood
Providing financial assistance for victims of domestic violence seeking protection orders.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 1949 was substituted for House Bill No. 1949 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1949 was read the second time.
Representative Carrell moved the adoption of amendment (788):
On page 1, line 15, after "protected." insert "The legislature also recognizes that there are instances where false allegations of abuse are made. Because false allegations significantly harm the innocent party's professional and personal reputation and relationships and undermine the system designed to protect victims, the legislature finds it necessary to deter false allegations, especially when raised for the purposes of receiving temporary financial assistance in protection order hearings."
On page 3, line 13, after "maintenance" insert ". If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the petitioner intentionally made false allegations of domestic violence or has induced another person to make false allegations of domestic violence for the purpose of receiving temporary financial assistance under this section, the court may impose a monetary penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars against the person making or inducing another to make the false allegation. The monetary penalty shall be awarded to the person against whom the false allegation is made. The court may also order the person to pay reasonable attorneys' fees if the person entitled to the monetary penalty incurs attorneys' fees to defend the false allegations or to recover the monetary penalty imposed under this subsection. The award may be enforced in the same manner as other civil judgments. For the purposes of this subsection, "person" means any witness, party, or an attorney for any party. The remedy provided in this subsection is in addition to any other penalty provided in law"
Representative Carrell spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
Representative Nixon spoke against the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment was not adopted.
Representative Carrell moved the adoption of amendment (789):
On page 3, line 6, after "family member" insert "and the petitioner and respondent are married to each other or were in a meretricious relationship with each other. To qualify as a meretricious relationship, the court must find that there is or was a stable, marital-like relationship where the parties could have otherwise been legally married to each other but cohabited with each other knowing that a lawful marriage between them did not exist. When determining whether a meretricious relationship existed, the court shall consider, at a minimum, all of the following factors: (i) Whether the cohabitation was continuous and uninterrupted for at least one year prior to the filing of the petition; (ii) the purpose of the relationship and whether the petitioner and respondent held themselves out to be in a marital-like relationship; and (iii) whether the petitioner and respondent pooled resources and shared assets for the benefit of their relationship"
Representative Carrell spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
Representatives Upthegrove and Lovick spoke against the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment was not adopted.
Representative Delvin moved the adoption of amendment (791):
On page 3, line 7, after "days." insert "Before relief may be granted under this subsection (1)(l), the petitioner shall disclose to the court any other actions pending between the parties and any existing or pending orders for support or maintenance."
Representatives Delvin and Dickerson spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment was adopted. The bill was ordered engrossed.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Nixon, Wood, Carrell, Darneille, Woods, Delvin, Dickerson and Clements spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The Speaker stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1949.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1949 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 97, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Chase, Clements, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hinkle, Holmquist, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kristiansen, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, Mastin, McCoy, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, Newhouse, Nixon, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, Rockefeller, Rodne, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Shabro, D. Simpson, G. Simpson, Sommers, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Tom, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood, Woods and Mr. Speaker - 97.
Excused: Representative Skinner - 1.
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1949, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1949.
STEVE CONWAY, 29th District
The Speaker called upon Representative Santos to preside.
MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE
February 10, 2004
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed:
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5728,
SECOND ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5965,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6146,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6155,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
February 10, 2004
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed:
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5055,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5697,
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 6126,
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8208,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
February 10, 2004
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed:
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2546,
and the same is herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
There being no objection, the House reverted to the fifth order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 9, 2004
HB 1681 Prime Sponsor, Representative G. Simpson: Allowing alternative means of renewing driver's licenses. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Murray, Chairman; Rockefeller, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong; Campbell; Clibborn; Cooper; Dickerson; Flannigan; Hankins; Hatfield; Hudgins; Lovick; Morris; Romero; G. Simpson; Sullivan; Wallace; Wood and Woods.
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Ericksen, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey; Kristiansen; Mielke; Nixon; Rodne and Shabro.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
2SHB 1796 Prime Sponsor, Committee On Appropriations: Funding driver's education for low-income students. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The third substitute bill be substituted therefor and the third substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman and Schual-Berke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cox; McDonald; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 1828 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schual-Berke: Requiring that insurance coverage for mental health services be at parity with medical and surgical services. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman and Schual-Berke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cox; McDonald; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 1976 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Providing a property tax exemption to widows or widowers of honorably discharged veterans. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives McIntire, Chairman; Hunter, Vice Chairman; Cairnes, Ranking Minority Member; Orcutt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Conway; Morris; Roach and Santos.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 1982 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kenney: Revising standards for disclosure of information concerning sex offenders and kidnapping offenders. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2131 Prime Sponsor, Representative Grant: Concerning retail sales by the liquor control board. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Commerce & Labor. Signed by Representatives McIntire, Chairman; Hunter, Vice Chairman; Conway; Morris and Santos.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Cairnes, Ranking Minority Member; Orcutt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2167 Prime Sponsor, Representative G. Simpson: Issuing special Washington heritage license plates. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Murray, Chairman; Rockefeller, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Campbell; Clibborn; Cooper; Dickerson; Flannigan; Hankins; Hatfield; Hudgins; Lovick; Morris; Romero; G. Simpson; Sullivan; Wallace and Wood.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Ericksen, Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong; Bailey; Kristiansen; Mielke; Nixon; Rodne; Shabro and Woods.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2295 Prime Sponsor, Representative Quall: Authorizing charter schools. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Education. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Grant; Hunter; Kessler; Linville; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman and Talcott.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Kagi; Kenney; Schual-Berke and Sump.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
HB 2313 Prime Sponsor, Representative Carrell: Regulating bail bond recovery agents. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Commerce & Labor. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2320 Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Creating a wetland mitigation program. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Anderson; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman and Schual-Berke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Boldt; Buck; Clements; Cox; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2322 Prime Sponsor, Representative McDonald: Requiring prehire screening for law enforcement applicants. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on . Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
HB 2326 Prime Sponsor, Representative Campbell: Streamlining the health care disciplinary process. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Health Care. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McIntire; Miloscia; Schual-Berke and Sump.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cox; McDonald and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2333 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hudgins: Concerning energy efficiency and renewable energy standards. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Technology, Telecommunications & Energy. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Linville; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman and Schual-Berke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cox; Kessler; McDonald; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2347 Prime Sponsor, Representative McDonald: Authorizing additional sales tax authority for public facilities districts. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Trade & Economic Development. Signed by Representatives McIntire, Chairman; Hunter, Vice Chairman; Cairnes, Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Conway; Morris and Santos.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Orcutt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2363 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Eliminating the supervision of certain probationers by the department of corrections. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson and Boldt.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2396 Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Concerning instream flows. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman and Schual-Berke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; McDonald; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2406 Prime Sponsor, Representative McCoy: Requiring tribal history and culture curriculum. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Education. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2431 Prime Sponsor, Representative Upthegrove: Establishing a Dungeness crab endorsement. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2456 Prime Sponsor, Representative McDonald: Establishing provisions for disclosure of sexual misconduct by applicants for school district employment. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2458 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hatfield: Extending the motor vehicle width limit for recreational vehicle appurtenances. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Murray, Chairman; Rockefeller, Vice Chairman; Ericksen, Ranking Minority Member; Jarrett, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong; Bailey; Campbell; Clibborn; Cooper; Flannigan; Hankins; Hatfield; Hudgins; Kristiansen; Lovick; Mielke; Nixon; Rodne; Romero; Shabro; G. Simpson; Sullivan; Wallace; Wood and Woods.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Dickerson and Morris.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2469 Prime Sponsor, Representative G. Simpson: Authorizing certain state agencies to purchase prescription drugs from Canadian wholesalers and pharmacies. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Buck; Clements; Cody; Conway; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman and Schual-Berke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Chandler; Cox; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2478 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cooper: Concerning underground petroleum storage tanks. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
HB 2481 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dickerson: Increasing marriage license fees to fund domestic violence programs. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Juvenile Justice & Family Law. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Clements; Cody; Conway; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McIntire; Miloscia; Schual-Berke and Sump.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Cox; McDonald and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2488 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cooper: Requiring electronic product management. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Cody; Conway; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Buck; Chandler; Clements and Cox.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
HB 2498 Prime Sponsor, Representative Boldt: Revising funding constraints affecting the Washington WorkFirst program. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2518 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kirby: Exempting from the state public utility tax the sales of electricity to an electrolytic processing business. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Technology, Telecommunications & Energy. Signed by Representatives McIntire, Chairman; Hunter, Vice Chairman; Cairnes, Ranking Minority Member; Orcutt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Conway; Morris; Roach and Santos.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2537 Prime Sponsor, Representative Alexander: Establishing a public safety employees' retirement system plan 2. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2564 Prime Sponsor, Representative McCoy: Authorizing a pilot program for the settlement of water rights. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman and Schual-Berke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cox; McDonald; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2596 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dickerson: Providing for early intervention services for children with disabilities. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Children & Family Services. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2612 Prime Sponsor, Representative Grant: Modifying provisions concerning the Hanford area economic investment fund. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Technology, Telecommunications & Energy. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
HB 2621 Prime Sponsor, Representative Blake: Providing for a razor clam license. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2626 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hatfield: Allowing the department of fish and wildlife to allocate certain forfeited moneys for coastal groundfish management and research. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2661 Prime Sponsor, Representative G. Simpson: Creating a web site for information on fugitives. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2675 Prime Sponsor, Representative McMorris: Modifying electric utility tax credit provisions. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Technology, Telecommunications & Energy. Signed by Representatives McIntire, Chairman; Hunter, Vice Chairman; Cairnes, Ranking Minority Member; Orcutt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Conway; Morris; Roach and Santos.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
HB 2676 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kenney: Providing for training teachers for the deaf. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Boldt; Buck; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Anderson and Chandler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2689 Prime Sponsor, Representative Eickmeyer: Extending tax incentives in rural counties expiring in 2003 or 2004. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives McIntire, Chairman; Hunter, Vice Chairman; Cairnes, Ranking Minority Member; Orcutt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Conway; Morris; Roach and Santos.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2690 Prime Sponsor, Representative Eickmeyer: Modifying provisions concerning marina lease rates. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2704 Prime Sponsor, Representative Talcott: Providing standards for alternative learning experience programs. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Education. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2708 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ormsby: Creating conditional scholarships for prospective teachers. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Higher Education. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
HB 2711 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kenney: Funding a central resource center for the nursing work force. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Health Care. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Chandler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2714 Prime Sponsor, Representative Edwards: Increasing safety for senior drivers. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Murray, Chairman; Rockefeller, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Clibborn; Cooper; Dickerson; Flannigan; Hankins; Hudgins; Lovick; Mielke; Morris; Romero; G. Simpson; Sullivan; Wallace; Wood and Woods.
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Ericksen, Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong; Bailey; Campbell; Hatfield; Kristiansen; Nixon; Rodne and Shabro.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2732 Prime Sponsor, Representative Tom: Establishing tax deferrals for wood biomass fuel investment projects. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Technology, Telecommunications & Energy. Signed by Representatives McIntire, Chairman; Hunter, Vice Chairman; Cairnes, Ranking Minority Member; Orcutt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Conway; Morris; Roach and Santos.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
HB 2744 Prime Sponsor, Representative Miloscia: Implementing the Help America Vote Act. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on State Government. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2769 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pettigrew: Reducing hunger. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Children & Family Services. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman and Schual-Berke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cox; McDonald; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2776 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cody: Concerning problem gambling. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Commerce & Labor. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Boldt; Cody; Conway; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman and Schual-Berke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cox; McDonald; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2783 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pettigrew: Providing a property tax exemption for nonprofits that assist small businesses. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Trade & Economic Development. Signed by Representatives McIntire, Chairman; Hunter, Vice Chairman; Cairnes, Ranking Minority Member; Orcutt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Conway; Morris; Roach and Santos.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2784 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pettigrew: Creating the small business incubator program. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Trade & Economic Development. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2786 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cody: Improving patient safety practices. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Health Care. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2794 Prime Sponsor, Representative Condotta: Allowing licensees to pay for liquor using debit and credit cards. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives McIntire, Chairman; Hunter, Vice Chairman; Cairnes, Ranking Minority Member; Orcutt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Conway; Morris; Roach and Santos.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2805 Prime Sponsor, Representative Romero: Creating a blue ribbon commission on land use and local government finance. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Local Government. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman and Schual-Berke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cox; McDonald; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2809 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Creating the business and professions account. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Local Government. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman and Schual-Berke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cox; McDonald; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2818 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Creating the homeless families services fund. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Children & Family Services. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Boldt; Buck; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Anderson and Chandler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2823 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sullivan: Providing incentives to reduce air pollution and improve energy security through the use of alternative fuel vehicles. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Technology, Telecommunications & Energy. Signed by Representatives McIntire, Chairman; Hunter, Vice Chairman; Cairnes, Ranking Minority Member; Orcutt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Conway; Morris; Roach and Santos.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2830 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hudgins: Authorizing a fee for the review of driving records. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Murray, Chairman; Rockefeller, Vice Chairman; Ericksen, Ranking Minority Member; Jarrett, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong; Bailey; Campbell; Clibborn; Cooper; Dickerson; Flannigan; Hankins; Hatfield; Hudgins; Kristiansen; Lovick; Mielke; Morris; Nixon; Rodne; Romero; Shabro; G. Simpson; Sullivan; Wallace; Wood and Woods.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
HB 2834 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schual-Berke: Improving the discipline of health professions. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Health Care. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Boldt; Cody; Conway; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Buck; Chandler; Clements and Cox.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2839 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schual-Berke: Creating a task force to study alternatives for resolving disputes related to injuries resulting from health care. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Health Care. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Boldt; Cody; Conway; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Buck; Chandler; Clements and Cox.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2843 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sommers: Creating the Cascadia State University at Bothell. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Higher Education. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Boldt; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Buck and Chandler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2892 Prime Sponsor, Representative Upthegrove: Creating a center for advanced manufacturing. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman and Schual-Berke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; McDonald; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2919 Prime Sponsor, Representative Condotta: Adjusting ORV fees. Reported by Committee on Capital Budget
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks. Signed by Representatives Dunshee, Chairman; Hunt, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong; Benson; Blake; Bush; Chase; Eickmeyer; Hankins; Hinkle; Kirby; Lantz; Morrell; Murray; Newhouse; O'Brien; G. Simpson; Veloria and Woods.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Orcutt and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2920 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pearson: Allowing the creation of special economic fishery advisory committees. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Clements.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2923 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ericksen: Authorizing magnetic levitation transportation systems. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Murray, Chairman; Rockefeller, Vice Chairman; Ericksen, Ranking Minority Member; Jarrett, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong; Bailey; Campbell; Clibborn; Cooper; Dickerson; Flannigan; Hankins; Hatfield; Hudgins; Kristiansen; Lovick; Mielke; Morris; Nixon; Rodne; Romero; Shabro; G. Simpson; Sullivan; Wallace; Wood and Woods.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2929 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schoesler: Suspending business and occupation taxation on certain businesses impacted by the ban on American beef products. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives McIntire, Chairman; Hunter, Vice Chairman; Cairnes, Ranking Minority Member; Orcutt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Conway; Morris; Roach and Santos.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2931 Prime Sponsor, Representative Campbell: Using the health professions account for professional education and recruitment and retention. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman and Schual-Berke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cox; McDonald; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 2955 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunter: Creating a joint task force on K-12 finance. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Education. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Chandler and Clements.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 2969 Prime Sponsor, Representative O'Brien: Expanding the convicted offender DNA data base. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; Miloscia; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives McIntire.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 3020 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cooper: Reducing the risk of oil spills and spill damage. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 3026 Prime Sponsor, Representative O'Brien: Revising provisions relating to correctional industries. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 3049 Prime Sponsor, Representative Romero: Regulating motorized foot scooters. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Murray, Chairman; Rockefeller, Vice Chairman; Campbell; Clibborn; Cooper; Dickerson; Flannigan; Hankins; Hudgins; Lovick; Morris; Romero; G. Simpson; Sullivan; Wallace and Wood.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Ericksen, Ranking Minority Member; Jarrett, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong; Bailey; Hatfield; Kristiansen; Mielke; Nixon; Rodne; Shabro and Woods.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 3054 Prime Sponsor, Representative G. Simpson: Restoring the vehicle tire fee. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Murray, Chairman; Rockefeller, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong; Campbell; Clibborn; Cooper; Dickerson; Flannigan; Hankins; Hatfield; Hudgins; Lovick; Morris; Nixon; Rodne; Romero; Shabro; G. Simpson; Sullivan; Wallace; Wood and Woods.
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Ericksen, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey; Kristiansen and Mielke.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 3065 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Revising partial confinement options for certain drug offenders. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman and Schual-Berke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cox; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 3067 Prime Sponsor, Representative Romero: Prohibiting gasoline powered motorized foot scooters from public ways. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Murray, Chairman; Rockefeller, Vice Chairman; Campbell; Clibborn; Cooper; Dickerson; Flannigan; Hankins; Hudgins; Lovick; Morris; Romero; G. Simpson; Sullivan; Wallace and Wood.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Ericksen, Ranking Minority Member; Jarrett, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong; Bailey; Hatfield; Kristiansen; Mielke; Nixon; Rodne; Shabro and Woods.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 3068 Prime Sponsor, Representative Clibborn: Requiring the department of community, trade, and economic development to study annexation progress in certain counties. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman and Schual-Berke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Clements; Cox; McDonald; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 3080 Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Focusing the state budgeting process on outcomes and priorities. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 3082 Prime Sponsor, Representative Wallace: Resolving manufactured/mobile home landlord and tenant disputes. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Trade & Economic Development. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman and Schual-Berke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cox; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 3084 Prime Sponsor, Representative Darneille: Helping families suffering financial hardship due to national guard activation. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Children & Family Services. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 3085 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Encouraging the use of family decision meetings regarding children in the child welfare system. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on . Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 3103 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kenney: Revising provisions for higher education. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on Higher Education. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 3112 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cooper: Concerning marine fuel facilities. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Murray, Chairman; Rockefeller, Vice Chairman; Ericksen, Ranking Minority Member; Jarrett, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong; Bailey; Campbell; Clibborn; Cooper; Dickerson; Flannigan; Hankins; Hatfield; Hudgins; Kristiansen; Lovick; Mielke; Morris; Nixon; Rodne; Romero; Shabro; G. Simpson; Sullivan; Wallace; Wood and Woods.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HB 3113 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cooper: Regarding requiring bargaining over past practices in ferry employee collective bargaining. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Murray, Chairman; Rockefeller, Vice Chairman; Campbell; Clibborn; Cooper; Dickerson; Flannigan; Hankins; Hatfield; Hudgins; Lovick; Morris; Romero; G. Simpson; Sullivan; Wallace; Wood and Woods.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Ericksen, Ranking Minority Member; Jarrett, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong; Bailey; Kristiansen; Mielke; Nixon; Rodne and Shabro.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 3116 Prime Sponsor, Representative Murray: Modifying tax exemptions for blood banks, bone or tissue banks, and comprehensive cancer centers. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives McIntire, Chairman; Hunter, Vice Chairman; Cairnes, Ranking Minority Member; Orcutt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Conway; Morris; Roach and Santos.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 3117 Prime Sponsor, Representative Wallace: Increasing small business tax relief. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass without the amendments by the Committee on . Signed by Representatives McIntire, Chairman; Hunter, Vice Chairman; Cairnes, Ranking Minority Member; Orcutt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Conway; Morris; Roach and Santos.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 3133 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fromhold: Modifying promoters requirements for vendor tax registration. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives McIntire, Chairman; Hunter, Vice Chairman; Cairnes, Ranking Minority Member; Orcutt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Conway; Morris; Roach and Santos.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 3158 Prime Sponsor, Representative McIntire: Exempting from sales and use tax computer equipment used primarily in printing or publishing. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives McIntire, Chairman; Hunter, Vice Chairman; Cairnes, Ranking Minority Member; Orcutt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Conway; Morris; Roach and Santos.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 3163 Prime Sponsor, Representative McIntire: Improving the real estate excise tax reporting and collection process on the transfer of water rights. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives McIntire, Chairman; Hunter, Vice Chairman; Conway; Morris and Santos.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Cairnes, Ranking Minority Member; Orcutt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HB 3175 Prime Sponsor, Representative Grant: Providing financial assistance to counties. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Cox; Dunshee; Grant; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McIntire; Miloscia; Ruderman; Schual-Berke; Sump and Talcott.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Sehlin, Ranking Minority Member; Pearson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Anderson; Boldt; Buck; Chandler; Clements and McDonald.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2004
HJM 4039 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ericksen: Requesting Congress to consider Washington for magnetic levitation transportation funding. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Murray, Chairman; Rockefeller, Vice Chairman; Ericksen, Ranking Minority Member; Jarrett, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong; Bailey; Campbell; Clibborn; Cooper; Dickerson; Flannigan; Hankins; Hatfield; Hudgins; Kristiansen; Lovick; Mielke; Morris; Nixon; Rodne; Romero; Shabro; G. Simpson; Sullivan; Wallace; Wood and Woods.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 2004
HJR 4216 Prime Sponsor, Representative Jarrett: Amending the Constitution to allow four year excess tax levies for metropolitan park districts and library districts. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives McIntire, Chairman; Hunter, Vice Chairman; Cairnes, Ranking Minority Member; Orcutt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Conway; Morris and Santos.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Ahern and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
There being no objection, the bills, memorial and resolution listed on the day's committee reports sheet under the fifth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.
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., February 11, 2004, the 31st Day of the Regular Session.
FRANK CHOPP, Speaker RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk