FIFTY NINTH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION
THIRTY FIRST DAY
House Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, February 9, 2005
The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding). The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present.
The flag was escorted to the rostrum by a Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, Pages Mallory King and Tyler Smith. The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) led the Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. Prayer was offered by Chaplain Lonnie Scott, United States Navy.
Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.
RESOLUTIONS
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.2005-4611, by Representative Buck
WHEREAS, Matthew Johnson was born at Holloman Air Force Base, Alamogordo, New Mexico, in 1988; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Johnson grew up in Alamogordo, Crete, Greece, and Brinnon, Washington, where he attended the Brinnon School District for elementary school and junior high, and currently attends Quilcene High School where he is a sophomore; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Johnson is carrying a 3.95 GPA and has a career goal of becoming an Air Force fighter pilot; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Johnson is participating in many high school activities, including Students Against Destructive Decisions, WSMC Math Competition, Knowledge Bowl Team/Competition, Junior Varsity Basketball, and serving as a Page for Representative Jim Buck in the 2005 Washington State Legislature; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Johnson is a member of the National Junior Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, and the German Club, was on the 2004 Honor Roll (Superintendent's List), received the annual German Award, Science Award, and Math Award for top academics, as well as the President's Award for Educational Excellence, was named the High School's Student of the Month for January 2004, and has participated in VFW and Daughters of the American Revolution essay contests, receiving recognition at the local and regional levels; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Johnson is a member of South Jefferson Mobile Search and Rescue and for the last four and a half years his primary, most time-consuming and rewarding activity after school, family, and community service activity has been his participation as a leader in the Civil Air Patrol; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Johnson is the Cadet Commander of the Port Angeles Composite Squadron, has competed in the state Drill Team Competition for three years and the National Competition in 2003, routinely participates in aerospace and leadership training and activities, and has accumulated more than 770 hours in training in and instructing Emergency Services skills and in participating in searches for missing aircraft; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Johnson, while in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, has been the Cadet Commander for the last year at the Port Angeles Composite Squadron which draws its membership from the Olympic Peninsula, where together with his staff, he sets the goals, coordinates the meeting schedule and activities, makes cadet assignments, and arranges for senior member support when necessary, and his other Cadet Program activities include community Color Guards and parades, the state Color Guard Competition, and the state Drill Team Competition (three years), serving as the Drill Team Commander twice, and competing on the Pacific Region Drill Team at the National Cadet Competition in Dayton, Ohio, in 2003; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Johnson has completed Winter Encampment, Airman Leadership School, and Pacific Region Cadet Leadership School, and served as a staff officer at two subsequent encampments, serving as the Officer In Charge of Communications and as a Flight Commander where he lead his flight in performing to a superior level to be recognized as the Warrior Flight for the Encampment, and he has also completed the National Honor Guard Academy (Camp Pendleton, VA) and the Washington Wing Flight Encampment (Ephrata, WA); and
WHEREAS, Matthew Johnson's Aerospace Education activities in Civil Air Patrol include volunteer work at the McChord AFB Open House, Arlington Fly-In, Collings Foundation's B-17 and B-24 three-day visits to Port Angeles, and Port Angeles' Airport Days (three years), organizing and performing parking lot duty, crowd control, and other support services for the crews; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Johnson has participated in the Aerospace Education Excellence Awards Program, helped to start an Aerospace Club, was a member of the Port Angeles' 2002 EAA Wild Blue Wonders Team (Team Captain) and attended the Abbotsford Airshow (2002, 2004, British Columbia), and has received a B-24 flight, soloed in a glider, and started flight instruction toward his Private Pilot's License; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Johnson, through three years of consistent participation at monthly state and squadron-level training weekends and through personal initiative (approximately 200 hours), has completed the training and evaluations for five Civil Air Patrol Emergency Services qualifications: Ground Team Member, Urban Direction Finding, Mission Radio Operator, Flight Line Marshaller, and Mission Staff Assistant, and has contributed approximately another 200 hours serving as an instructor and exercise coordinator for monthly state-level training weekends for two and a half years; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Johnson was a member of the winning Ground Team in the state's 2001 CAP Ground Team Competition; has participated for four years in Operation Seahawk, an annual Harbor Defense/Port Security exercise involving the US Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Canadian land and naval forces; in 2003, as the Cadet Commander of Operation Seahawk, was responsible for tracking, assigning, and preparing cadets for the various around-the-clock exercise scenarios for a week; and in 2004, served as the special advisor to the Cadet Commander; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Johnson organized a CAP Emergency Services display for the Clallam County Department of Emergency Services' Emergency Services Fair, has helped locate three nondistress signals (signals tracked to an aircraft or boat which did not have an emergency), and has participated in four annual exercises conducted by both National CAP and the United States Air Force designed to evaluate the Washington CAP's ability to perform its missions, but the pinnacle of Matthew Johnson's CAP activities has been the 370+ hours of Search and Rescue services he has contributed through CAP on eight missions requested by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center to locate missing aircraft and their passengers and to track down Emergency Locator Transmitter signals which could turn out to be aircraft accidents; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Johnson was awarded the 2003 Washington Wing Emergency Services Support Member of the Year Award and has been nominated for the Washington Wing Cadet Commander of the Year Award and the Air Force Association Outstanding Cadet Award for his accomplishments and performance in 2004; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Johnson's Civil Air Patrol awards and decorations include the Air Search and Rescue Ribbon with four bronze clusters, Find Ribbon, Recruiting Ribbon with cluster, National Cadet Special Activities Ribbon, National Cadet Competition Ribbon with Bronze Star, Solo Wings, Ground Team Badge, Marksman 1st Class Marksmanship Badge, Model Rocketry Badge, the Mitchell Award, and the Earhart Award which is earned by only about 5% of all CAP cadets; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Johnson, together with his father and brother, has recently formed Tyr Arms, LLC, which markets cutlery, sporting goods, and emergency services equipment, while in his free time, Matthew is a typical teenager who enjoys watching DVDs, playing video and computer games, and learning poker, especially Texas Hold'em;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the state of Washington honor and congratulate Matthew Johnson for his character, dedication, hard work, maturity, and leadership in achieving these many outstanding and significant accomplishments; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Matthew Johnson.
Representative Buck moved the adoption of the resolution.
Representatives Buck and Kessler spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4611 was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2005-4606, By Representatives Alexander, Hunt and P. Sullivan
WHEREAS, The Evergreen State College Geoduck men's soccer team won their first-ever National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Region I championship with shutout victories in the playoffs over Concordia University and Warner Pacific College; and
WHEREAS, The Geoducks finished with the best record in school history at 16-7 and were ranked 2nd in the region; and
WHEREAS, The Geoducks reached the quarterfinals of the NAIA national championships, with a run that included a 2-1 overtime victory over the reigning national champions, University of Rio Grande, ending its NAIA record 63 game unbeaten streak; and
WHEREAS, Senior forward Joe Gjertsen who holds The Evergreen State College record for career goals of fifty, was twice named Cascade Collegiate Conference player of the week on his way to conference player of the year, All-Region, and All-American honors; and
WHEREAS, Senior forward Nate Ford who scored the winning goal against Rio Grande was named to the All-Conference team, NAIA All-Region team, and an honorable mention All-American; and
WHEREAS, Geoduck junior forward Jason Gjertsen, junior midfielder Greg Preciado, junior defender Zephyr Titus, and sophomore defender Dan Jones were also named to the Cascade Collegiate Conference All-Conference team; and
WHEREAS, Coach Tom Boatright was named Region I coach of the year after guiding the Geoducks to their best ever season and first NAIA Tournament berth in just his fourth year as head coach;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives officially recognize The Evergreen State College Men's Soccer Program for its first-ever appearance in the NAIA National Championship Tournament and congratulate the players and coach on their outstanding season; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to The Evergreen State College President Les Purce, the Geoduck Men's Soccer Coach and Players, and the Director of The Evergreen State College Athletic Department.
Representative Hunt moved the adoption of the resolution.
Representatives Hunt and Alexander spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4606 was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2005-4617, By Representatives DeBolt, Ericksen and P. Sullivan
WHEREAS, There are 210 local Chambers of Commerce in the state of Washington representing approximately 55,000 small businesses which, in turn, employ over 2,800,000 citizens; and
WHEREAS, Washington State Chambers raise over $25,000,000 annually for local community enrichment projects, involving more than 15,000 volunteers who give generously of their time and talent; and
WHEREAS, Washington State Chambers managed in excess of 3,000,000 visitor and relocation inquiries last year, and at the same time served over 35,000 businesses seeking information about locating their companies in our state; and
WHEREAS, Chambers of Commerce across Washington State have served their local communities with distinction, dedication, and dignity, enhancing the state's economy and improving the quality of life for its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives officially recognize the invaluable work local Chambers of Commerce provide both the economy and the citizens of this state; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the United States Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.
Representative DeBolt moved the adoption of the resolution.
Representatives DeBolt and Clibborn spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4617 was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2005-4619, By Representatives Lantz, P. Sullivan and Conway
WHEREAS, There are more than three hundred museums in Washington State; and
WHEREAS, These museums preserve artistic, historical, and natural resources for us and future generations, provide access to a diverse and rich cultural heritage, and prompt us to expand our understanding of the world; and
WHEREAS, These museums were created by their communities and continue to be nurtured by them; and
WHEREAS, These museums contribute to the quality of life in their communities by bringing people together through shared cultural experiences, introducing new ideas, providing educational resources, contributing to the local economy, and offering entertainment for residents and visitors;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the role museums play in the historical, cultural, artistic, and economic life of the communities within our state by observing February 9, 2005, as Museum Day in Washington State, as declared by Governor Gregoire; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the Honorable Governor Gregoire and the Washington State Historical Society.
Representative Lantz moved the adoption of the resolution.
Representatives Lantz and Skinner spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4619 was adopted.
INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING
HB 1867 by Representatives Kagi and McIntire
AN ACT Relating to funding restrictions for the Washington WorkFirst program; and amending RCW 74.08A.340.
Referred to Committee on Children & Family Services.
HB 1868 by Representatives McDermott, Strow, Curtis, DeBolt, Moeller, Roach, Lovick, Hinkle, Williams, Green, Morrell, Wallace, Hunt and Simpson
AN ACT Relating to disclosure of information of independent provider home care workers; reenacting and amending RCW 42.17.310; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on State Government Operations & Accountability.
HB 1869 by Representatives O'Brien, Miloscia, Kessler, Ericks and Chase
AN ACT Relating to a business and occupation tax deduction for new businesses; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade.
HB 1870 by Representatives DeBolt, Anderson, Holmquist, Rodne, Dunn, Campbell, Shabro and Alexander
AN ACT Relating to tax incentives to attract and retain the biotechnology industry; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 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 84.36 RCW; creating new sections; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.
HB 1871 by Representatives Hankins, Murray, Haler and Simpson
AN ACT Relating to transportation funding; adding a new section to chapter 46.16 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 1872 by Representatives Ericks, O'Brien, Kretz, P. Sullivan, Buri, Sells and Simpson
AN ACT Relating to ignition interlock devices; amending RCW 46.04.215 and 46.20.750; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1873 by Representatives Simpson, Ericks, Haler, P. Sullivan, Appleton, O'Brien, Ormsby, Morrell, Morris, Williams, Dunn, Chase and Campbell
AN ACT Relating to removing the cap on retirement benefits of members of the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 1; and amending RCW 41.26.100.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 1874 by Representatives Ericks, Cox, Buri, Sells, Kretz, Simpson, Haler, Chase and McCune
AN ACT Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for the modification or construction of facilities financed with voter-approved bonds; adding a new section to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 1875 by Representatives Fromhold, Conway, Campbell, Wood, McCoy, Hunt, Simpson, Ormsby, Williams, Kenney, Chase, Moeller, Hasegawa and Cody
AN ACT Relating to substantially improving worker safety, accident prevention, and worker outcomes through the department of labor and industries' retrospective rating program; amending RCW 51.16.035, 51.18.020, and 51.18.040; adding new sections to chapter 51.18 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 51.08 RCW; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 1876 by Representatives Green, Haler, Moeller, Darneille, Haigh, Miloscia and Upthegrove
AN ACT Relating to the voting rights of persons under guardianship; amending RCW 11.88.010 and 11.88.010; creating a new section; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on State Government Operations & Accountability.
HB 1877 by Representatives Armstrong, Haigh, Orcutt, Condotta, O'Brien, Conway, Haler, Wood, Newhouse, Ericks, Hunt, Curtis, Sump, Morris, Clements, Linville, Hinkle, Pettigrew, Buck, Kessler, Williams, Dunn, Skinner, Campbell, Woods, Buri and Alexander
AN ACT Relating to modifying the definition of manager under the state civil service law; amending RCW 41.06.022; and adding a new section to chapter 41.06 RCW.
Referred to Committee on State Government Operations & Accountability.
HB 1878 by Representatives Conway, Wood, Jarrett, Kessler and Linville
AN ACT Relating to protecting the title of registered interior designer; adding a new chapter to Title 18 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 1879 by Representatives Murray, Hankins, Cody, Simpson, Schual-Berke, Ericks, Chase, Hasegawa and Wood
AN ACT Relating to funding driver's education; amending RCW 28A.220.040; adding a new section to chapter 46.16 RCW; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 1880 by Representatives Murray, Hankins, Cody, Simpson, Schual-Berke, Ormsby, Ericks, Kenney, Chase, Hasegawa, Haigh and Wood
AN ACT Relating to funding driver's education for low-income students; amending RCW 28A.220.040; adding a new section to chapter 46.16 RCW; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 1881 by Representatives Murray, Sells, Simpson and Wood
AN ACT Relating to sales and use taxes paid by regional transit authorities for combined operations and maintenance agreements; reenacting and amending RCW 82.04.050; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 1882 by Representatives Hunter, Orcutt, Ahern, Conway, McIntire and Roach
AN ACT Relating to the business and occupation tax of wholesale sales of motor vehicle and special fuels; and adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 1883 by Representatives McCoy, Pearson, Eickmeyer, Upthegrove and Haigh
AN ACT Relating to collection and preservation of oral histories about Hood Canal; amending RCW 43.07.365; adding a new section to chapter 43.07 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Select Committee on Hood Canal.
HB 1884 by Representatives Simpson, Chase and Hasegawa
AN ACT Relating to high-technology excise tax incentives for pharmaceutical manufacturing companies; amending RCW 82.04.4452, 82.63.010, 82.63.020, 82.63.030, and 82.63.045; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 1885 by Representatives Simpson and Hasegawa
AN ACT Relating to investments by the Washington state investment board; and adding a new section to chapter 43.33A RCW.
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance.
HB 1886 by Representatives Simpson, B. Sullivan and Chase
AN ACT Relating to reducing the environmental impact of cleaning in state facilities; adding a new chapter to Title 70 RCW; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ecology & Parks.
HB 1887 by Representatives Hasegawa, Orcutt and Chase
AN ACT Relating to exemptions to the litter tax; and amending RCW 82.19.050.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 1888 by Representatives Nixon, Morris, Hunter, B. Sullivan, Simpson, Ormsby, Morrell, Haler, Clibborn, Ericks, Williams, Darneille, Dunn, Dickerson, P. Sullivan, Green and Hudgins
AN ACT Relating to electronic mail fraud; amending RCW 19.190.010; adding new sections to chapter 19.190 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.
HB 1889 by Representatives Morrell, Campbell, Clibborn, Flannigan, Williams, Kenney, Hunt, Simpson, Darneille, Dickerson, Conway, Hasegawa and Wood
AN ACT Relating to prescription drug marketing and disclosure; adding a new section to chapter 18.64 RCW; creating new sections; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
HB 1890 by Representatives McIntire, Upthegrove and Sommers
AN ACT Relating to the business and occupation taxation of slaughtering, breaking and/or processing perishable meat products; reenacting and amending RCW 82.04.260; creating new sections; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 1891 by Representatives Hinkle, B. Sullivan, Buck and Haler
AN ACT Relating to issuing reclaimed water permits to private utilities; and amending RCW 90.46.030 and 90.46.040.
Referred to Committee on Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade.
HB 1892 by Representatives Simpson, Hankins, Murray, Haler, Morris, Ormsby, B. Sullivan, Dickerson, Chase and Wood
AN ACT Relating to recycling of waste tires; amending RCW 70.95.510, 70.95.530, 70.95.535, 70.95.555, 70.95.560, and 70.95.903; adding new sections to chapter 70.95 RCW; creating a new section; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ecology & Parks.
HB 1893 by Representatives McDermott, Kenney and Dickerson
AN ACT Relating to certification of teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing; adding a new section to chapter 28A.410 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Education.
HB 1894 by Representatives Chase, Strow, Williams, Kirby, Ericks, Ormsby, Morrell and Haigh
AN ACT Relating to the development of policies regarding the marketing or merchandising of credit cards to students at the state's institutions of higher education; and adding a new section to chapter 28B.10 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance.
HB 1895 by Representatives Morris and Hudgins
AN ACT Relating to statewide energy efficiency; amending RCW 44.39.010 and 44.39.070; adding new sections to chapter 44.39 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 43.19 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.
HB 1896 by Representatives Appleton, Eickmeyer, Chase and Haigh
AN ACT Relating to geoduck harvest in Hood Canal; adding a new section to chapter 77.65 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 79.96 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Select Committee on Hood Canal.
HB 1897 by Representatives Condotta, Hinkle and Dunn
AN ACT Relating to current use property tax applications; and amending RCW 84.34.037.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
HB 1898 by Representatives Chase, Skinner and Kessler
AN ACT Relating to creating an office of entrepreneurial development; adding a new section to chapter 43.330 RCW; creating a new section; and making appropriations.
Referred to Committee on Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade.
HB 1899 by Representatives Chase, Appleton and B. Sullivan
AN ACT Relating to establishing a community mitigation program; and adding new sections to chapter 43.31 RCW.
Referred to Committee on State Government Operations & Accountability.
HB 1900 by Representative Chase
AN ACT Relating to availability of election results on the secretary of state's web site; and adding a new section to chapter 29A.60 RCW.
Referred to Committee on State Government Operations & Accountability.
HB 1901 by Representatives Wallace, Hankins, Haigh, Dickerson, Hudgins, B. Sullivan, Lovick, Darneille and Chase
AN ACT Relating to credit cards; and adding a new chapter to Title 19 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance.
HB 1902 by Representatives Dunshee, Jarrett and Simpson
AN ACT Relating to adding authority to use alternative public works; and reenacting and amending RCW 39.10.020.
Referred to Committee on State Government Operations & Accountability.
HB 1903 by Representatives Ericks, Haler, Linville, Springer, Kilmer, Morrell, O'Brien, Schual-Berke, P. Sullivan, Simpson, Pettigrew, Jarrett, Wallace, Sells, Strow, Grant, Upthegrove, Kessler, Dunn, Fromhold, Appleton, Chase, Green, Moeller, Hasegawa and Takko
AN ACT Relating to creating a job development fund; adding new sections to chapter 43.160 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade.
HB 1904 by Representatives Kagi, Cody, Morrell, Green, Simpson, Schual-Berke, Kenney, Dickerson, P. Sullivan, Chase, Campbell and Haigh
AN ACT Relating to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of asthma; amending RCW 19.27.190, 41.05.013, and 74.09.520; adding a new section to chapter 28A.210 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 41.05 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.44 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.46 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.70 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
HB 1905 by Representatives Grant, Condotta, Clements, Crouse, Quall, Armstrong, Fromhold and Woods
AN ACT Relating to repealing authority to request increased compensation due to a change of circumstances; amending RCW 51.28.040; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 1906 by Representatives Grant, Haler and Hankins
AN ACT Relating to regional law libraries; and amending RCW 27.24.062 and 27.24.020.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
HB 1907 by Representatives Alexander, DeBolt, Dunn and Anderson
AN ACT Relating to community revitalization financing; amending RCW 39.89.020, 39.89.030, 39.89.050, 39.89.060, 39.89.070, and 39.89.080; adding new sections to chapter 39.89 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 82.14 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.32 RCW; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade.
HB 1908 by Representatives DeBolt, Alexander, Williams, Dunn, Woods, Condotta and Anderson
AN ACT Relating to small business economic impact statements; and amending RCW 19.85.040.
Referred to Committee on State Government Operations & Accountability.
HB 1909 by Representatives Hinkle, Pettigrew, Armstrong, Kessler, Holmquist, Miloscia, Priest, Dunshee, Nixon, Ericks, Williams, Haigh and Anderson
AN ACT Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general; amending RCW 49.60.210; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on State Government Operations & Accountability.
HJM 4014 by Representative Nixon
Requesting Congress to repeal the alternative minimum tax.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HJM 4015 by Representatives Simpson, Clibborn, B. Sullivan, Takko, Ormsby, Morrell, Darneille, Appleton, Kessler, Williams, Chase, Conway, Hasegawa, Wood and Dickerson
Opposing privatization of social security.
Referred to Committee on Children & Family Services.
There being no objection, the bills and memorials listed on the day's introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 7, 2005
HB 1003 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hinkle: Allowing off-road vehicles on nonhighway roads. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ecology & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives B. Sullivan, Chairman; Upthegrove, Vice Chairman; Buck, Ranking Minority Member; Kretz, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Blake; DeBolt; Dickerson; Eickmeyer; Hunt; Orcutt and Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2005
HB 1128 Prime Sponsor, Representative Nixon: Modifying the definition of "conviction" for chapter 77.15 RCW. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ecology & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives B. Sullivan, Chairman; Upthegrove, Vice Chairman; Buck, Ranking Minority Member; Kretz, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Blake; Dickerson; Eickmeyer; Hunt; Orcutt and Williams.
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives DeBolt.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2005
HB 1208 Prime Sponsor, Representative O'Brien: Concerning forfeited property. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ecology & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives B. Sullivan, Chairman; Upthegrove, Vice Chairman; Buck, Ranking Minority Member; Kretz, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Blake; DeBolt; Dickerson; Eickmeyer; Hunt; Orcutt and Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2005
HB 1210 Prime Sponsor, Representative B. Sullivan: Providing for temporary combination fishing licenses. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ecology & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives B. Sullivan, Chairman; Upthegrove, Vice Chairman; Buck, Ranking Minority Member; Kretz, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Blake; DeBolt; Dickerson; Eickmeyer; Hunt; Orcutt and Williams.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
February 7, 2005
HB 1211 Prime Sponsor, Representative Blake: Concerning a multiple season big game permit. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ecology & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives B. Sullivan, Chairman; Upthegrove, Vice Chairman; Buck, Ranking Minority Member; Kretz, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Blake; DeBolt; Dickerson; Eickmeyer; Hunt; Orcutt and Williams.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
February 7, 2005
HB 1214 Prime Sponsor, Representative Blake: Defining "deliver" and "delivery" for food fish and shellfish. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ecology & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives B. Sullivan, Chairman; Upthegrove, Vice Chairman; Buck, Ranking Minority Member; Kretz, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Blake; DeBolt; Dickerson; Eickmeyer; Hunt; Orcutt and Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2005
HB 1215 Prime Sponsor, Representative B. Sullivan: Requiring a turkey tag to hunt for turkey. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ecology & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives B. Sullivan, Chairman; Upthegrove, Vice Chairman; Buck, Ranking Minority Member; Kretz, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Blake; DeBolt; Dickerson; Eickmeyer; Hunt; Orcutt and Williams.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
February 8, 2005
HB 1269 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Permitting members of the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 2 to make a one-time purchase of additional service credit. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Bailey; Buri; Clements; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunshee; Haigh; Hinkle; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Pearson; Priest; Schual-Berke; Talcott and Walsh.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2005
HB 1299 Prime Sponsor, Representative McIntire: Repealing outdated and unused tax preferences. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives McIntire, Chairman; Hunter, Vice Chairman; Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Roach, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Conway; Ericksen; Hasegawa and Santos.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2005
HB 1328 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Establishing the composition and jurisdiction of city and county disability boards. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Bailey; Buri; Clements; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunshee; Haigh; Hinkle; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Pearson; Priest; Schual-Berke; Talcott and Walsh.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2005
HB 1329 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Choosing a reduced retirement allowance under the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system, plan 1. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; McDonald, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Bailey; Buri; Clements; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunshee; Haigh; Hinkle; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McIntire; Miloscia; Pearson; Priest; Schual-Berke; Talcott and Walsh.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2005
HB 1347 Prime Sponsor, Representative Lantz: Changing provisions relating to dishonored checks. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Lantz, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Priest, Ranking Minority Member; Rodne, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Campbell; Kirby; Serben; Springer; Williams and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2005
HB 1396 Prime Sponsor, Representative Williams: Requiring continuing education for land surveyors. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chairman; Wood, Vice Chairman; Condotta, Ranking Minority Member; Sump, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Crouse; Hudgins and McCoy.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 7, 2005
HB 1405 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kretz: Extending the term of the disabled hunter and fishers advisory committee. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ecology & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives B. Sullivan, Chairman; Upthegrove, Vice Chairman; Buck, Ranking Minority Member; Kretz, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Blake; DeBolt; Dickerson; Eickmeyer; Hunt; Orcutt and Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2005
HB 1555 Prime Sponsor, Representative Wallace: Clarifying the valuation of land for monetary assessments by drainage, diking, flood control, and mosquito control districts. Reported by Committee on Local Government
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chairman; Clibborn, Vice Chairman; Schindler, Ranking Minority Member; Ahern, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; B. Sullivan; Takko and Woods.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2005
HB 1625 Prime Sponsor, Representative Clibborn: Modifying employer disclosure of employee information. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Lantz, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Priest, Ranking Minority Member; Rodne, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Campbell; Kirby; Serben; Springer; Williams and Wood.
February 8, 2005
HB 1668 Prime Sponsor, Representative Lantz: Changing provisions relating to the administrative office of the courts. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Lantz, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Priest, Ranking Minority Member; Rodne, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Campbell; Kirby; Serben; Springer; Williams and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
SSB 5097 Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee On Labor, Commerce, Research & Development: Providing for apprenticeship utilization requirements on public works projects. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chairman; Wood, Vice Chairman; Hudgins and McCoy.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Condotta, Ranking Minority Member; Sump, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Crouse.
There being no objection, the bills listed on the day's committee reports sheet under the fifth order of business were referred to the committees so designated except for HOUSE BILL NO. 1625 and SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5097 which were placed on the second reading calendar.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.
There being no objection, the House adjourned until 9:55 a.m., February 10, 2005, the 32nd Day of the Regular Session.
FRANK CHOPP, Speaker
RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk