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FORTIETH DAY
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NOON SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Friday, February 20, 2004
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Owen. No roll call was taken.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, the Senate advanced to the first order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 18, 2004
SJM 8054 Prime Sponsor, Rasmussen: Requesting the Supreme Court to vacate the conviction of Chief Leschi. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 8054 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 19, 2004
3ESHB 1053 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Govt: Enhancing government accountability. 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, Kastama and McCaslin.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Horn.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 19, 2004
E2SHB 1151 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Regulating the keeping of dangerous wild animals. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care without recommendation. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen and Kline.
Passed to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
February 18, 2004
EHB 1510 Prime Sponsor, Representative Haigh: Modifying the prorationing of fire protection district property tax levies. 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 and Kastama.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Horn.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 19, 2004
EHB 1677 Prime Sponsor, Representative Shabro: Authorizing a county to exempt certain property used in agriculture from taxation. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred to Committee on Ways & Means without recommendation. Signed by Senators Swecker, Chair; Brandland, Vice Chair; Rasmussen and Sheahan.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 19, 2004
SHB 1691 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce/Lab: Authorizing advanced registered nurse practitioners to examine, diagnose, and treat injured workers covered by industrial insurance. 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 19, 2004
HB 2301 Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Including severability clauses in commodity commission statutes. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Swecker, Chair; Brandland, Vice Chair; Rasmussen and Sheahan.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 19, 2004
SHB 2313 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce/Lab: Regulating bail bond recovery agents. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred to Committee on Judiciary without recommendation. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Judiciary.
February 19, 2004
EHB 2318 Prime Sponsor, Representative Orcutt: Concerning the verification of a landowner as a small forest landowner. 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 19, 2004
SHB 2367 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Promoting Washington-grown apples. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Swecker, Chair; Brandland, Vice Chair; Rasmussen and Sheahan.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 19, 2004
SHB 2414 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care: Refining membership of the nursing care quality assurance commission. 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 19, 2004
HB 2473 Prime Sponsor, Representative Clibborn: Restricting possession of weapons in courthouse buildings. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 19, 2004
HB 2509 Prime Sponsor, Representative McCoy: Correcting certain references dealing with unemployment compensation. 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 19, 2004
SHB 2510 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce/Lab: Modifying provisions concerning unemployment compensation. 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 18, 2004
HB 2520 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cody: Concerning the disclosure of information by persons licensed under chapter 18.225 RCW. 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 19, 2004
SHB 2575 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce/Lab: Relating to provisions of the Washington horse racing commission's authority. 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 18, 2004
SHB 2582 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care: Pertaining to interim permits for speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Revised for 1st Substitute: Providing for interim permits for speech-language pathologists and audiologists. 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 19, 2004
HB 2663 Prime Sponsor, Representative Haigh: 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 19, 2004
HB 2688 Prime Sponsor, Representative Wood: Authorizing the state lottery to conduct criminal history background checks. 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 19, 2004
HB 2831 Prime Sponsor, Representative Chandler: Increasing the number of days certain fairs can use the special occasion liquor license. 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 19, 2004
HB 2841 Prime Sponsor, Representative Blake: Providing for flood control zone district administration. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hale, Honeyford, Oke and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 18, 2004
HJM 4041 Prime Sponsor, Representative Clements: Requesting relief for the Aganda family of Selah, Washington. 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.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
At 12:02 p.m., on motion of Senator Esser, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 a.m., Monday, February 23, 2004.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
MILTON H. DOUMIT, JR., Secretary of the Senate