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TWENTY-SIXTH DAY
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MORNING SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Friday, February 6, 2004
The Senate was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by President Owen. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President that all Senators were present with the exception of Senators Brown, Deccio, Eide, Poulsen, Sheahan and Sheldon, T.
The Washington National Guards consisting of Master Sergeant Willie Jackson, Master Sergeant Robert Caires and Sergeant Kevin Childs presented the Colors. Reverend Doctor Charlotte Lee Beeler-Petty, pastor of the Risen Faith Fellowship Church, offered the prayer.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
MOTION
There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the first order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 4, 2004
SB 5732 Prime Sponsor, Deccio: Revising provisions for long-term care service options. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5732 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 5914 Prime Sponsor, Carlson: Relating to higher education. Revised for 1st Substitute: Studying potential higher education opportunities in Vancouver. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5914 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Horn, Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 4, 2004
SB 6128 Prime Sponsor, Morton: Concerning the acquisition of land for fish and wildlife habitat. Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning land acquisition to benefit habitat. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6128 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford and Oke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fraser and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6144 Prime Sponsor, Morton: Developing a statewide plan to address forest health. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6144 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford, Oke and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 4, 2004
SB 6162 Prime Sponsor, Brandland: Authorizing disclosure of health care information for law enforcement purposes without patient's consent. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6162 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser and Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6192 Prime Sponsor, Deccio: Regarding notice of privacy policies for insurance. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6192 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6193 Prime Sponsor, Deccio: Exempting medical assistance determinations from independent review. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6193 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6194 Prime Sponsor, Mulliken: Regulating interior designers. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6194 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6209 Prime Sponsor, Thibaudeau: Requiring notification when injuries result from health care. Revised for 1st Substitute: Requiring notice of potential injuries resulting from health care. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6209 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6210 Prime Sponsor, Keiser: Modifying medical information exchange and disclosure provisions. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6210 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6217 Prime Sponsor, Swecker: Creating the Washington regulatory improvement center. Revised for 1st Substitute: Creating the Washington regulatory improvement project. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6217 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford and Oke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Regala.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 5, 2004
SB 6237 Prime Sponsor, Hewitt: Providing nonagricultural commercial and retail uses that support and sustain agricultural operations on designated agricultural lands of long-term significance. Reported by Committee on Land Use & Planning
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Kline, Morton, Murray and T. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6238 Prime Sponsor, T. Sheldon: Providing for rural development. Revised for 1st Substitute: Modifying provisions for limited areas of more intensive rural development. Reported by Committee on Land Use & Planning
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6238 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Kline, Morton, Murray and T. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6241 Prime Sponsor, Regala: Requiring use of respectful language in the Revised Code of Washington regarding individuals with disabilities. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6242 Prime Sponsor, Parlette: Establishing a statewide strategy for land acquisitions and disposal. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6242 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford and Oke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Regala.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 4, 2004
SB 6273 Prime Sponsor, Keiser: Regulating hospitals and health professions. Revised for 1st Substitute: Regulating health professions. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6273 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6274 Prime Sponsor, Regala: Changing provisions relating to serious offenses in the context of competency restoration. Revised for 1st Substitute: Changing provisions relating to competency restoration. Reported by Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6274 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 4, 2004
SB 6276 Prime Sponsor, Keiser: Requiring reporting of felony-level complaints against a physician. Revised for 1st Substitute: Requiring reporting of certain criminal charges against a physician. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6276 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser and Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6286 Prime Sponsor, Morton: Modifying provisions of the heating oil pollution liability protection act. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6286 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove and Oke.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6294 Prime Sponsor, Franklin: Increasing the physical activity of the citizens of Washington state. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6316 Prime Sponsor, Esser: Authorizing jury source lists to be divided by case assignment area. Revised for 1st Substitute: Authorizing jury source lists to be divided by jury assignment area. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6316 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6331 Prime Sponsor, Brandland: Revising definition of mandated reporters in boarding homes and nursing homes. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6331 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6356 Prime Sponsor, Honeyford: Modifying physician assistant provisions. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6384 Prime Sponsor, Esser: Imposing penalties against convicted domestic violence offenders to pay for domestic violence programs. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6384 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6386 Prime Sponsor, Fraser: Reducing air pollution from heavy duty diesel vehicles and large vessels. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6386 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hargrove, Oke and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6409 Prime Sponsor, Mulliken: Expanding the eligibility of counties to designate industrial land banks. Reported by Committee on Land Use & Planning
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Morton, Murray and T. Sheldon.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kline.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6425 Prime Sponsor, Morton: Regulating water well construction. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford and Oke.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6431 Prime Sponsor, Winsley: Providing health information for youth. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6431 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6442 Prime Sponsor, Zarelli: Creating the developmental disabilities community trust account. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6442 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Zarelli, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Carlson, Doumit, Fairley, Fraser, Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Pflug, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Sheahan and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6457 Prime Sponsor, Swecker: Changing provisions relating to adoption. Revised for 1st Substitute: Creating a study panel for adoption issues. Reported by Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6457 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6466 Prime Sponsor, Fairley: Regarding the admission of residents to nursing facilities. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6466 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6478 Prime Sponsor, Brandland: Increasing the regulation of the sale of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6478 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6481 Prime Sponsor, Hewitt: Governing class 1 racing associations' authority to participate in parimutuel wagering. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6481 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6494 Prime Sponsor, Parlette: Prohibiting the use of social security numbers by health carriers. Revised for 1st Substitute: Preventing the use of complete social security numbers on health insurance cards. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6494 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6496 Prime Sponsor, Schmidt: Regulating access to confidential court records. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6496 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6505 Prime Sponsor, Doumit: Assessing fire suppression capabilities in the interface areas between wildlands and urban areas. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6505 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hale, Honeyford, Oke and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6506 Prime Sponsor, Mulliken: Providing for disciplining real estate appraisers. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6516 Prime Sponsor, Zarelli: Increasing the acreage limitations for church-owned property exempt from property taxes. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Zarelli, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Carlson, Fraser, Honeyford, Johnson, Pflug, Rasmussen, Roach and Sheahan.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6517 Prime Sponsor, Horn: Modifying training requirements for security guards. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6517 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6526 Prime Sponsor, Esser: Providing a uniform method of transferring a municipal court judgment into district court. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6536 Prime Sponsor, Deccio: Clarifying that individual providers of home care are nonstate employees. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6541 Prime Sponsor, Haugen: Clarifying the distribution of specifically devised property. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6541 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6554 Prime Sponsor, Franklin: Eliminating credentialing barriers for health professions. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6554 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6555 Prime Sponsor, Franklin: Eliminating credentialing barriers for sex offender treatment providers. Reported by Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6555 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6564 Prime Sponsor, Kline: Changing provisions relating to driver's licenses. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6564 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Highways & Transportation. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Highways & Transportation.
February 5, 2004
SB 6568 Prime Sponsor, Fraser: Directing the institute for public policy to develop a proposal for establishing a Washington state women's history center or information network. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6568 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Horn, Kohl-Welles, Pflug, B. Sheldon and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6575 Prime Sponsor, Honeyford: Concerning use classifications for irrigation district conveyance and drainage facilities. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6575 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford and Oke.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 4, 2004
SB 6577 Prime Sponsor, Hargrove: Ordering a study of reporting requirements for community action agencies. Reported by Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6581 Prime Sponsor, Hargrove: Funding for forest fire protection. Revised for 1st Substitute: Funding forest fire protection. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6581 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford, Oke and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6588 Prime Sponsor, Hargrove: Adopting technical, clarifying, and nonsubstantive amendments to the legal financial obligation provisions of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5990. Revised for 1st Substitute: Adopting amendments to the legal financial obligation provisions of chapter 379, Laws of 2003. Reported by Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6588 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6589 Prime Sponsor, Hargrove: Authorizing appointment of expert evaluators in proceedings involving child dependency or termination of parental rights. Reported by Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6589 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6600 Prime Sponsor, Brandland: Revising construction liability provisions. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6600 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6612 Prime Sponsor, Horn: Directing priorities of the statewide multimodal transportation plan. Reported by Committee on Highways & Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Esser, Haugen, Mulliken, Murray and Oke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6624 Prime Sponsor, Spanel: Authorizing accessory dwelling units under specified circumstances. Reported by Committee on Land Use & Planning
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Morton, Murray and T. Sheldon.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kline.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6643 Prime Sponsor, Stevens: Providing guidelines for family visitation for dependent children. Reported by Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6673 Prime Sponsor, Zarelli: Eliminating selected detail from the governor's budget submittal. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Zarelli, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Carlson, Doumit, Fairley, Fraser, Hale, Honeyford, Johnson, Pflug, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Sheahan and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6688 Prime Sponsor, Haugen: Authorizing a special "Helping Kids Speak" license plate. Reported by Committee on Highways & Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6688 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Esser, Haugen, Jacobsen, Asst Ranking Minority Member, Kastama, Mulliken, Murray, Oke, Poulsen and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6693 Prime Sponsor, Mulliken: Requiring review under chapter 43.21L RCW to be conducted by superior courts. Reported by Committee on Land Use & Planning
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Morton, Murray and T. Sheldon.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kline.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 5, 2004
SB 6697 Prime Sponsor, Haugen: Allocating federal transportation enhancement funds. Reported by Committee on Highways & Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6697 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Esser, Haugen, Jacobsen, Asst Ranking Minority Member, Kastama, Mulliken, Murray, Oke, Poulsen and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6702 Prime Sponsor, Murray: Updating the commute trip reduction program. Reported by Committee on Highways & Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Esser, Haugen, Jacobsen, Asst Ranking Minority Member, Kastama, Mulliken, Murray, Oke, Poulsen and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6711 Prime Sponsor, Horn: Adjusting regional transportation planning organization board membership. Reported by Committee on Highways & Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6711 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Horn, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Esser, Haugen, Jacobsen, Asst Ranking Minority Member, Mulliken, Murray, Oke and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SJM 8028 Prime Sponsor, Fraser: Encouraging use of renewable energy. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford, Oke and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SJM 8041 Prime Sponsor, Jacobsen: Requesting federal support for health care parity. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Winsley, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SJM 8047 Prime Sponsor, Sheahan: Requesting the implementation of the plan to maintain the navigation channel and loading docks on the lower Snake River. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SCR 8419 Prime Sponsor, Franklin: Creating a joint select committee on health disparities. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SCR 8421 Prime Sponsor, Carlson: Commending the higher education coordinating board for its work in preparing the 2004 Interim Strategic Master Plan for Higher Education. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 8421 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Horn, Pflug and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Senate Bill No. 6431 which was referred to the Committee on Education, Senate Bill No. 6294 which was referred to the Committee on Highways & Transportation, Senate Bill No. 6575 which was referred to the Committee on Rules, Senate Bill No. 6505 and Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8421 which were referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
February 5, 2004
SGA 9194 CONNIE NIVA, appointed June 2, 2003, for the term ending September 30, 2008, as a member of the Board of Regents for Washington State University.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Horn, Kohl-Welles, Pflug, Sheldon, B. and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
February 5, 2004
SGA 9220 JULIANNE HANNER appointed July 25, 2003, for the term ending June 30, 2006, as a member of the Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Horn, Kohl-Welles, Pflug, Sheldon, B. and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
February 5, 2004
SGA 9236 ASBURY LOCKETT appointed July 25, 2003, for the term ending June 30, 2008, as a member of the Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Carlson, Chair; Schmidt, Vice Chair; Horn, Kohl-Welles, Pflug, Sheldon, B. and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, all measures listed on the Gubernatorial Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING
SB 6735 by Senators Poulsen, Kohl-Welles, Jacobsen, Prentice, Spanel, Keiser, Thibaudeau, Brown, Kline and McAuliffe
AN ACT Relating to projects authorized for regional transportation investment districts; and amending RCW 36.120.010 and 36.120.020.
Referred to Committee on Highways & Transportation.
SB 6736 by Senators Benton, Mulliken, Stevens and Sheahan
AN ACT Relating to reducing traffic congestion by making road construction to reduce traffic congestion the top priority of the state transportation system; amending RCW 36.120.160; adding new sections to chapter 47.10 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 47.01 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 47.06 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.09 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 46.68 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 47.05 RCW; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Highways & Transportation.
INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS
SHB 1012 by House Committee on Judiciary (originally sponsored by Representatives Bush, Veloria, Miloscia, Kirby, Kenney, Dunshee and Conway)
Regarding residential landlord-tenant relationships.
Referred to Committee on Financial Services, Insurance & Housing.
HB 1064 by Representatives Eickmeyer, Buck, Haigh and Blake
Authorizing the use of signs, banners, or decorations over highways under limited circumstances.
Referred to Committee on Highways & Transportation.
HB 1119 by Representatives Ruderman, Nixon, Haigh, McDermott, Tom, Miloscia, Clibborn, Hudgins, Cody, Hunter, Kessler and Darneille
Regulating mail to constituents.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.
E2SHB 1123 by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Kenney, Cox, Fromhold, Jarrett, Berkey, Chase, Kessler, Wallace, Conway, Wood, Cody, McCoy and Upthegrove)
Creating the state financial aid account.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1375 by Representatives Dickerson, Sommers, Cody, Wallace, Campbell and McMahan
Eliminating basic health plan eligibility of persons holding student visas.
Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
EHB 1433 by Representatives Cooper, Pearson, Lovick and Kristiansen
Designating highways of statewide significance.
Referred to Committee on Highways & Transportation.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, all measures listed on the Introductions and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated.
SUPPLEMENTAL INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING
SB 6737 by Senators Hewitt and Honeyford
AN ACT Relating to distribution of liquor; and amending RCW 66.08.010, 66.08.050, and 66.28.180.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Trade.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, Senate Rule 56 was suspended to allow for introduction and referral of the measure of the Supplemental Introduction and First Reading report to the committee as designated.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Senate Rule 56 governs introduction of bills.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
On motion of Senator McCaslin, Senator Deccio was excused.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Benton, the following resolution was adopted:
By Senator Benton
WHEREAS, Ninety-three years ago, on February 6, 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan was born to John and Nelle Reagan in the family's modest apartment above the general store in Tampico, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, John Reagan struggled both before and during the Great Depression in his attempts to provide for his family, until he was appointed director of the Dixon, Illinois office of the Works Progress Administration, a New Deal, back to work program; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Reagan, building upon a successful career in the private sector, acted upon the courage of his convictions and entered the world of politics and public service as Governor of California; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Reagan was extraordinarily successful at communicating his vision to the American people, in words such as these from his first inaugural address as Governor of California:
"We are a humane and generous people and we accept without reservation our obligation to help the aged, disabled, and those unfortunates who, through no fault of their own, must depend on their fellow man. But we are not going to perpetuate poverty by substituting a permanent dole for a paycheck. There is no humanity or charity in destroying self-reliance, dignity, and self-respect . . . the very substance of moral fiber . ."; and
WHEREAS, During his career as a public servant, Ronald Reagan was unafraid to do battle on the great issues of his time and, in the words of Theodore Roosevelt, enter the arena, strive valiantly, and spend himself for a worthy cause; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Reagan, as all great American presidents, used the power of the Presidency as he deemed best to invigorate our economy, put Americans to work, honor our obligation to those who need help, and inspire all Americans to seek a more perfect Union; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Reagan's leadership, with the support of the American people, helped to end the Cold War, set many nations on a path to freedom and democracy, and promoted greater peace and stability to many regions of the world;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate hereby recognize and honor our Fortieth President, Ronald Wilson Reagan, in this month of his ninety-third birthday.
Senators Benton and Shin spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Doumit, Senator Eide was excused.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8707.
The motion by Senator Benton carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, Senate Rule 20 was suspended for the remainder of the day to allow consideration of additional floor resolutions
MOTION
On motion of Senator Schmidt, the following resolution was adopted:
By Senators Schmidt, Rasmussen, Winsley, Roach, Oke, Swecker, Berkey and Shin
WHEREAS, Nearly eight thousand eight hundred men and women of the Washington National Guard comprised of Air National Guard and Army National Guard continue to serve the country as Guardians of American interests at home and abroad; and
WHEREAS, These recognized leaders in state, regional, and national preparedness who reside in every legislative district throughout Washington volunteer their time and personal efforts to serve the needs of the people of Washington state; and
WHEREAS, The Washington National Guard has again answered the state's call numerous times in the last year in providing support in fighting fires that threatened thousands of acres of public and private lands, and in protecting lives in both civil and natural emergencies and disasters; and
WHEREAS, The Washington National Guard has provided additional security at our state's airports, and at numerous locations across the globe in response to the horrific terrorist attacks on our nation on September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, The Washington National Guard has been activated to serve our nation in support of international border crossing security this last year in protection of our state and nation in response to the war on terrorism; and
WHEREAS, The Washington National Guard continues its promoting of positive lifestyles and activities for Washington's youth through involvement and support in highly effective drug prevention programs with school-aged children and community-based organizations; and
WHEREAS, The Washington National Guard continues an active participation in the state's counter-drug efforts by providing soldiers, airmen, and specialized equipment in support of seventy local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The dedication of these men and women last year contributed to hundreds of drug-related arrests and seizures and the destruction of millions of dollars of illegal drugs; and
WHEREAS, The Washington National Guard adds value to communities by opening armories for public use for distance learning classes, food banks, and other community and youth activities. The Washington National Guard continues to build upon these readiness centers/armories throughout the state to enhance education, add to quality of life, and increase economic vitality; and
WHEREAS, A majority of the major units and members of the Washington National Guard have been called to active duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, in critical missions supporting the nation in the war on terrorism with dedication, valor, and courage, and at great personal risk and sacrifice; and
WHEREAS, The families of guardsmen and women called to active duty are continuing their lives in support of their loved ones, with great hardship and challenge;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate express its thanks and appreciation to the devoted families and dedicated employers of our Washington National Guard soldiers and airmen for their support without which the Washington National Guard's missions could not be successful; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize the value and dedication of a strong Washington National Guard to the viability, economy, safety, security, and well-being of this state, both through the outstanding performance of its state emergency and disaster relief mission, and through the continued benefit to local communities by the presence of productively employed, drug-free, and well-equipped and trained Guard units and the readiness center/armories that house them; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Adjutant General of the Washington National Guard, the Governor, the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force, and the President of the United States.
Senators Schmidt, Rasmussen, Shin, Sheldon, B., Roach, Oke and Thibaudeau spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8703.
The motion by Senator Schmidt carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
Senator Roach: “Thank you Mr. President. A point of personal privilege that we take this moment to spend a few minutes or at least a minute in prayer not just for National Guard members who are being called up but others. My aide Levi Larson will be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps in about two months and my aide Phill Celver’s son is currently serving in Iraq graduate of West Point and serving in Northern Iraq and I think we should remember everyone as I know we want to.”
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced the members of the Washington National Guard, Colonel Phil Dyer, Lieutenant Colonel Irv Porter and Lieutenant Colonel Robin Walker who were seated in the gallery.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced Adjutant Major General Lowenberg of the Washington National Guard.
REMARKS BY MAJOR GENERAL LOWENBERG
Major General Lowenberg: “Thank you Mr. President and members of the Senate. Following the attacks on our country in September, 2001, the burden of serving our state and nation has been born by thousands of Washington Army and International National Guard men and women. As we gather today on the eve of the deployment from our state of the 81st Armor Brigade, I’m also mindful that their burden is currently being shared by the 1161st Truck Company, my B-Company of the 14th Engineers, by our special operations detachment and members of A-Company first of the 19th Special Forces, all of whom are serving as we speak in Iraq, in Afghanistan, in Djibouti and in
Yemen. Of course other soldiers from A-Company first of the 19th Special Forces, having very recently returned to their loved ones, were key to the combat operations resulting in the overthrow of Saddam Huisens regime in Iraq. Still other members of our Information Operations crew and our aviators and Military Intelligence personnel in rear area operational cells are preparing to mobilize and deploy in the coming weeks and months for duty in the Middle East. Hundreds of these soldiers and airmen also served on previous missions at locations throughout the United States prior to being mobilized for service overseas. It is the deployment of the 81st Armor Brigade and the roughly four-hundred guard fellows from Minnesota and California who round out our Brigade that has captured the attention of the citizens of the State of Washington and of the Nation. Mobilization in the deployment in the 81st Armor Brigade is the largest mobilization of National Guardsmen from the State of Washington since World War II. To give you a frame of reference, we are currently mobilizing and deploying more National Guards, soldiers and airmen than we did for the Vietnam war and the Korean war combined by an order of magnitude of four times and more the combined mobilization for those two previous periods of conflict. I know there are many emotions in this chamber today and there will be many more emotions that will come to the fore in the historic farewell formation, as we gather to see the 81st Brigade off at the Tacoma Dome tomorrow afternoon. These emotions are very natural and they are very real. As a solider whose work has taken to most of Continents of the world, I know as many of you know that the American Military is based on people. It’s not machines, it’s not equipment, it’s ordinary people like you and me. Ordinary people like the soldiers and airmen of the 81st Brigade who choose to do extraordinary things with their lives and in so doing preserve and protect our precious freedoms. It’s fathers and sons, it’s mothers and daughters, it’s sons and sons-in-law and other family members who are tied to members of this chamber and to your colleagues in the House of Representatives. It’s those who touch all of us in our lives. Our civic clubs, our places of worship and our neighborhoods. Men and women full of hope, full of life, full of promise, commitment and dedication to this call to duty. As an Adjutant their General, I’m privileged to speak for them and thanking first their families and their employers for their support and sacrifice. And secondly, thanking you for your support, for the action you took last session to provide for shared leave so state employees could support their fellow employees who are mobilized for military duty and preserve a essential health insurance and life insurance benefits. And to thank you for your thoughtful consideration on action on bills being considered this session that would provide income protection for state employees who suffer rather horrific financial hardships as a result of their call to duty. As recently as October as we were preparing for this deployment to the middle east, soldiers from the eight-nine-eight Engineers and the 181st support battalion stopped all of their deployment preparations and responded to rescue people were was stranded by the flooding Skagit River. Proving, once again, that your friends and your neighbors, your National Guard are always ready, always there. I know that you stand with me in saying that we, the citizens of the State of Washington are also always ready and always there for these great patriots and for their families. I spent time with our troops in the Middle East at the outset of the Iraqi campaign and I will be spending time with them, boots on the ground, in theater again throughout their year long tour of duty. I also pledge with your help to provide world class support for their families and loved ones left behind, so that they can focus on their mission half a world away. I look forward to that day when, with all of you, we can embrace our brothers and sisters and welcome them home to the safety and security of their own homes and families. Thank you for honoring our Soldiers and Airmen today. Thank you for honoring them everyday. May God bless them and keep them and may God bless the great people of the State of Washington and of the United States of America. Thank you.”
Senator Hale: “A point of personal privilege. Thank you. In case you haven’t noticed today, there are a lot of ladies that are wearing red and this is in recognition of women’s heart health month. As those of us who attended a dinner a couple weeks ago found out that heart disease is number one killer of women. Most of us think about breast cancer as being the most serious threat to the health of women, but it was pointed out by the doctor who briefed us that one out of every five women all of us, all ages have heart disease. We have it now. Where one out of every twenty-five women have breast cancer or will get breast cancer. The likelihood that women will die from their first heart attack is many, many times higher than that for men. The purpose of the red day, the wear red day and our little red skirt pens, in case you missed those, is to bring visibility to this issue and to remind us all that heart disease is one that we need to continue to be to do research on, that we need to be vigilant about and we need to take care of ourselves. Thank you.”
Senator Fraser: “A point of personal privilege. Thank you Mr. President and Members of the Senate. As Senator Hale stated, you there’s lots of way to cooperate and lots of ways to communicate, and so those of us who are wearing red today are attempting to bring awareness to the fact that cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure are increasing in women. Previously seem to think that this was mostly a health problem for men but we want to bring attention to the fact that it is a growing into becoming a very serious health problem for women and urge everybody to pay attention to their health and try to engage in prevention. Thank you very much.”
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, Senate Rule 46 was suspended for the remainder of the day to allow committees to meet during session.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Senate Rules 46 prohibits committees from meeting during daily session.
MOTION
At 10:53 a.m., on motion of Senator Esser, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the Call of the President.
At 5:36 p.m. Senator McCaslin called the Senate to order.
MOTION
There being no objection, the Senate reverted to the first order of business.
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 4, 2004
SSB 5708 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections: Providing a procedure for court-ordered contact with a child for nonparents. Revised for 2nd Substitute: Providing a procedure for court-ordered visitation with a child for grandparents. Reported by Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5708 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 5911 Prime Sponsor, Kline: Removing robbery 2 from the list of most serious offenses. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5911 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Hargrove, Haugen, Kline and Thibaudeau.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Esser, Vice Chair.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6032 Prime Sponsor, Parlette: Revising the liability of a spouse for the acts of the other spouse. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6032 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6103 Prime Sponsor, Zarelli: Making certain types of extreme fighting illegal. Revised for 1st Substitute: Extreme fighting Reported by Committee on Commerce & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6103 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6160 Prime Sponsor, Parlette: Regarding fairness and accuracy in the distribution of risk in boarding homes and nursing homes. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6160 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6173 Prime Sponsor, Haugen: Requiring storm water and wetland mitigation for public-use airports to be compatible with safe airport operations. Reported by Committee on Land Use & Planning
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6173 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Kline, Morton, Murray and T. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6177 Prime Sponsor, Eide: Increasing penalties for criminal impersonation. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Brandland, Hargrove, Johnson, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6180 Prime Sponsor, Franklin: Prohibiting the use of genetic information in employment decisions. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 5, 2004
SB 6190 Prime Sponsor, Mulliken: Concerning water policy in regions with regulated reductions in aquifer levels. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6190 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford, Oke and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 4, 2004
SB 6225 Prime Sponsor, Deccio: Concerning boarding home domiciliary services. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6225 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6226 Prime Sponsor, Roach: Relating to providing an alternative primary system. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Horn and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 6, 2004
SB 6271 Prime Sponsor, Jacobsen: Requiring safe drinking water in Washington public schools. Revised for 1st Substitute: School drinking water Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6271 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Oke and Regala.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Honeyford.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 5, 2004
SB 6299 Prime Sponsor, Winsley: Providing for the recoupment of county and city employee salary and wage overpayments. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Berkey, Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6310 Prime Sponsor, Swecker: Concerning commodity commissions. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6310 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Swecker, Chair; Brandland, Vice Chair; Jacobsen, Rasmussen and Sheahan.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6311 Prime Sponsor, Doumit: Concerning educational service district employment contracts. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Johnson, Chair; Carlson, McAuliffe, Pflug, Rasmussen and Schmidt.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6317 Prime Sponsor, Honeyford: Expanding the role of self-insurers in the workers' compensation system. Revised for 1st Substitute: Workers' compensation Reported by Committee on Commerce & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6317 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair and Mulliken.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Franklin and Keiser.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 4, 2004
SB 6319 Prime Sponsor, Deccio: Allowing participation of denturists in preferred provider networks. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6319 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6334 Prime Sponsor, Deccio: Prohibiting civil or criminal liabilities or penalties for actions related to the Washington state health insurance pool. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6334 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland, Franklin, Keiser, Parlette and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6357 Prime Sponsor, Johnson: Modifying criminal trespass law. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Haugen, Johnson, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6358 Prime Sponsor, Hargrove: Improving communication regarding offenders with treatment orders. Revised for 1st Substitute: Improving collaboration regarding offenders with treatment orders. Reported by Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6358 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 6, 2004
SB 6371 Prime Sponsor, Kline: Increasing penalties for repeat DUI offenses. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6371 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Haugen, Johnson, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6380 Prime Sponsor, McCaslin: Revising the distribution of child support amongst multiple cases. Reported by Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6380 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Carlson, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 5, 2004
SB 6401 Prime Sponsor, Rasmussen: Protecting military installations from encroachment of incompatible land uses. Reported by Committee on Land Use & Planning
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6401 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Morton, Murray and T. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6405 Prime Sponsor, Mulliken: Allowing auctioneers to auction vessels without registering as a vessel dealer. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6408 Prime Sponsor, Brandland: Regulating nonambulatory livestock. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6408 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Swecker, Chair; Brandland, Vice Chair; Jacobsen, Rasmussen and Sheahan.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6415 Prime Sponsor, Morton: Concerning storm water general discharge permits. Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning the conditioning of industrial and construction storm water general discharge permits. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6415 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford and Oke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fraser and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 5, 2004
SB 6419 Prime Sponsor, Roach: Implementing the Help America Vote Act. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6419 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Berkey, Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 5, 2004
SB 6421 Prime Sponsor, Mulliken: Providing for maintaining buildable acreage in urban growth areas. Reported by Committee on Land Use & Planning
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Morton, Murray and T. Sheldon.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kline.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6441 Prime Sponsor, Shin: Requiring record checks for fire fighters. Revised for 1st Substitute: Fire fighter record checks Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6441 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Stevens, Vice Chair; Berkey, Fairley and Kastama.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 6, 2004
SB 6447 Prime Sponsor, Stevens: Revising DNA testing provision. Reported by Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6447 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Carlson, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6471 Prime Sponsor, Haugen: Providing for greater flood control management and maintenance. Reported by Committee on Land Use & Planning
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Kline, Morton, Murray and T. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6472 Prime Sponsor, Hargrove: Revising provisions relating to victims of crime. Reported by Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6472 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6489 Prime Sponsor, Hargrove: Revising provisions relating to correctional industries. Reported by Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6489 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 5, 2004
SB 6491 Prime Sponsor, Roach: Providing venue for administrative rule challenges in Spokane, Yakima, and Bellingham for residents of those appellate districts. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Berkey, Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6495 Prime Sponsor, Carlson: Authorizing issuance of infractions and citations by electronic device. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Haugen, Johnson, Kline and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6508 Prime Sponsor, Honeyford: Suspending business and occupation taxation on certain businesses impacted by the ban on American beef products. Revised for 1st Substitute: Providing temporary tax relief for Washington beef processors. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6508 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Swecker, Chair; Brandland, Vice Chair; Rasmussen and Sheahan.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 5, 2004
SB 6510 Prime Sponsor, Swecker: Preserving farms. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6510 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Swecker, Chair; Brandland, Vice Chair; Jacobsen, Rasmussen and Sheahan.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6521 Prime Sponsor, Hewitt: Providing for withdrawal from and addition to a public utility district. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Berkey, Fairley, Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6524 Prime Sponsor, Hargrove: Revising provisions relating to guardianship of dependent children. Reported by Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6524 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Carlson, Hargrove and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6527 Prime Sponsor, Johnson: Increasing the statutory rate for attorney fees. Revised for 1st Substitute: Attorney fees Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6527 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6529 Prime Sponsor, Benton: Requiring senate confirmation of certain commission and department appointments. Revised for 1st Substitute: Senate confirmation on appts Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6529 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Berkey, Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Fairley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6531 Prime Sponsor, Johnson: Modifying estate adjudication provisions. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6531 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6534 Prime Sponsor, Hargrove: Designating processes and siting of industrial land banks. Reported by Committee on Land Use & Planning
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6534 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Kline, Morton, Murray and T. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6538 Prime Sponsor, Fraser: Revising provisions regarding inspection of campaign accounts. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Stevens, Vice Chair; Berkey, Fairley, Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6542 Prime Sponsor, Benton: Conforming legal notice broadcast requirements to current practice. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6548 Prime Sponsor, Honeyford: Modifying the wildlife crop damage program. Revised for 1st Substitute: Wildlife crop damage Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6548 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Hale, Hargrove and Honeyford.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fraser and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6550 Prime Sponsor, Rasmussen: Modifying lodging taxes. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Berkey, Fairley, Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6559 Prime Sponsor, Stevens: Revising temporary assistance for needy families. Reported by Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6559 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6562 Prime Sponsor, Mulliken: Limiting pollution in urban storm water runoff. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford and Oke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Doumit, Fraser and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6570 Prime Sponsor, Shin: Clarifying authority for local regulation of siting essential public facilities. Reported by Committee on Land Use & Planning
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6570 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Morton and T. Sheldon.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Kline and Murray.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6572 Prime Sponsor, Mulliken: Concerning problem gambling. Revised for 1st Substitute: Problem gambling Reported by Committee on Commerce & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6572 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6578 Prime Sponsor, Roach: Authorizing extended military leave for certain public employees. Revised for 1st Substitute: Military leave of absence Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6578 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Berkey, Fairley, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 6, 2004
SB 6584 Prime Sponsor, Hewitt: Modifying liquor licensing provisions. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6584 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6587 Prime Sponsor, Stevens: Imposing fees to mitigate adverse environmental impacts. Reported by Committee on Land Use & Planning
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6587 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Morton, Murray and T. Sheldon.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kline.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6591 Prime Sponsor, Thibaudeau: Eliminating the state forensic pathology fellowship program. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Berkey, Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6592 Prime Sponsor, Morton: Distinguishing growth management update responsibilities between slower and faster growing cities and counties. Reported by Committee on Land Use & Planning
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6592 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Mulliken, Chair; Morton, Murray and T. Sheldon.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kline.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6596 Prime Sponsor, Fraser: Concerning adulterated commercial feed. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6596 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Swecker, Chair; Brandland, Vice Chair; Jacobsen, Rasmussen and Sheahan.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6599 Prime Sponsor, Honeyford: Monitoring cholinesterase. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6599 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Swecker, Chair; Brandland, Vice Chair; Rasmussen and Sheahan.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Jacobsen.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 6, 2004
SB 6601 Prime Sponsor, Brandland: Limiting obesity lawsuits. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6601 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Haugen, Johnson and Roach.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kline.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6602 Prime Sponsor, Brandland: Changing provisions regarding products liability actions. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove and Haugen.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6605 Prime Sponsor, Mulliken: Declaring the exclusive authority of the state to establish minimum wage and hour standards. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair and Mulliken.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Franklin and Keiser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6606 Prime Sponsor, Roach: Amending the equal access to justice act. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Berkey, Fairley, Horn and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 6, 2004
SB 6607 Prime Sponsor, Honeyford: Developing a plan to transfer regulation of HVAC specialty contractors from the electrical board. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair and Mulliken.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Franklin and Keiser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6609 Prime Sponsor, Hargrove: Revising timelines for sealing juvenile records. Reported by Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6609 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6615 Prime Sponsor, Honeyford: Encouraging employment of workers with developmental disabilities. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6615 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6616 Prime Sponsor, Kline: Increasing the monetary limit for actions subject to mandatory arbitration. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Hargrove, Haugen, Kline and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6622 Prime Sponsor, Hewitt: Clarifying the distribution of privilege taxes paid by nonhydroelectric generating facilities. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford, Oke and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6635 Prime Sponsor, Rasmussen: Revising mandatory mediation requirements for actions involving health care providers. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6636 Prime Sponsor, Rasmussen: Regulating the disposal of animals. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6636 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Swecker, Chair; Brandland, Vice Chair; Jacobsen, Rasmussen and Sheahan.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 5, 2004
SB 6638 Prime Sponsor, Roach: Offering tax and fee exempt license plates to additional veterans. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6638 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Berkey, Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6641 Prime Sponsor, B. Sheldon: Reducing the risk of oil spills and spill damage. Revised for 1st Substitute: Oil spills Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6641 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford, Oke and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6642 Prime Sponsor, Stevens: Ordering family group conferences following shelter care hearings. Revised for 1st Substitute: Ordering case conferences following shelter care hearings. Reported by Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6642 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Parlette, Vice Chair; Carlson, Deccio, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6646 Prime Sponsor, Murray: Providing tax incentives for alternative fuels. Revised for 1st Substitute: Alternative fuels Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6646 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford and Oke.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6649 Prime Sponsor, Benton: Retaining fees for mobile/manufactured homes and factory built housing and commercial structures. Reported by Committee on Financial Services, Insurance & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6649 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Berkey, Keiser, Murray, Prentice and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2004
SB 6651 Prime Sponsor, Deccio: Mandating the creation of a medical necessity definition. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Brandland and Parlette.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Franklin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6655 Prime Sponsor, Hewitt: Regulating authorized representatives of beer and wine manufacturers and distributors. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6655 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6662 Prime Sponsor, Morton: Concerning the administration of water rights. Revised for 1st Substitute: Water rights administration Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6662 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford and Oke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fraser and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 6, 2004
SB 6678 Prime Sponsor, Fraser: Authorizing the release of patient records for the purpose of restoring state mental health hospital cemeteries. Revised for 1st Substitute: Authorizing the release of patient records for the purpose of memorializing persons interred in state hospital cemeteries. Reported by Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6678 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Carlson, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6684 Prime Sponsor, Kline: Convening a work group to develop chemical dependency assessment protocols. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6684 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Haugen, Johnson, Kline and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6685 Prime Sponsor, Murray: Providing incentives to reduce air pollution and improve energy security through the use of alternative fuel vehicles. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford and Oke.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 6, 2004
SB 6686 Prime Sponsor, Murray: Increasing penalties for identity theft in the first degree. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Roach and Thibaudeau.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kline.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6707 Prime Sponsor, Morton: Creating a public lands advisory commission for noxious weed management. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Fraser, Hale, Hargrove and Honeyford.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 6, 2004
SB 6709 Prime Sponsor, Roach: Promoting voter registration among youth. Revised for 1st Substitute: Voter registration/youth Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6709 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Fairley, Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6720 Prime Sponsor, Honeyford: Providing a property tax exemption for certain land zoned or designated for agricultural use. Revised for 1st Substitute: Property tax exemption Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6720 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Hale, Hargrove and Honeyford.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Doumit, Fraser and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6721 Prime Sponsor, Regala: Resolving conflicting amendments and effective dates to RCW 71.05.390, which concerns disclosure of confidential information and records. Reported by Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Stevens, Chair; Carlson, Hargrove, McAuliffe and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SB 6731 Prime Sponsor, Honeyford: Concerning standards and grades for fruits and vegetables. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6731 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Swecker, Chair; Brandland, Vice Chair; Jacobsen, Rasmussen and Sheahan.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6732 Prime Sponsor, Honeyford: Creating the stock water account. Revised for 1st Substitute: Stock water account Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6732 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford and Oke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fraser and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2004
SB 6737 Prime Sponsor, Hewitt: Changing provisions relating to distribution of liquor. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SJM 8043 Prime Sponsor, Rasmussen: Requesting the elimination of preferences given to asparagus under the Andean Trade Preference Act. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Swecker, Chair; Brandland, Vice Chair; Jacobsen, Rasmussen and Sheahan.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SJM 8046 Prime Sponsor, Swecker: Requesting federal consultation on pest control products. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Swecker, Chair; Brandland, Vice Chair; Jacobsen, Rasmussen and Sheahan.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2004
SJR 8225 Prime Sponsor, Honeyford: Amending the Constitution to authorize a water court. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 8225 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Fraser, Hale, Honeyford and Oke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, all measures listed on the Supplemental Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Senate Bill No. 6371, Senate Bill No. 6720 which was referred to the Committee on Ways & Mean, Senate Bill No. 6636, Senate Bill No. 6662 which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Senate Bill No. 6415 which was held at the desk.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, all names were added to Senate Resolution No. 8703.
MOTION
At 5:40 p.m., on motion of Senator Esser, the Senate adjourned until 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 9, 2004.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
MILTON H. DOUMIT, JR., Secretary of the Senate