FIFTY NINTH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION
FIFTY FIRST DAY
House Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, March 1, 2005
The House was called to order at 9:55 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding).
Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.
RESOLUTIONS
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2005-4630, By Representative Schual-Berke
WHEREAS, Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, was founded in 1912 by Henrietta Szold and has since blossomed into the largest Zionist organization, the largest Jewish organization, and the largest women's membership organization in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Hadassah now has more than 300,000 members in 1,200 chapters across the United States; and
WHEREAS, For more than ninety years Hadassah has carried out a proud tradition of mitzvot, or good deeds, that have improved health, relieved suffering, educated minds, and inspired hearts in every state of the Union and in Israel; and
WHEREAS, Hadassah has served as an international leader in humanitarian relief, from its earliest life-saving efforts in Palestine to the current Hadassah Tsunami Relief Fund, which is saving lives today; and
WHEREAS, Hadassah hospitals, community health centers, and outpatient clinics, maintained through the generosity and leadership of Hadassah, provide state-of-the-art health care to nearly one million patients each year regardless of race, religion, creed, or national origin and serve as a model of peaceful coexistence in the Middle East, often treating the most critically wounded in that region's ongoing conflicts; and
WHEREAS, Hadassah programs throughout the United States are engaged in vital health education programs on breast cancer and osteoporosis, voter registration efforts, humanitarian relief efforts to distressed communities, Jewish education, and advocacy to promote mutual understanding and partnerships between the people of the United States and Israel; and
WHEREAS, The first Seattle chapter of Hadassah was founded in 1913 by Mrs. Gisell Herzog, and the Pacific Northwest Region of Hadassah now has over 3,000 members enriching our region; and
WHEREAS, The Pacific Northwest Chapter of Hadassah is taking part in a nationwide effort of more than 300,000 Hadassah women to visit their legislators on March 2, 2005, to discuss issues of concern;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of Washington congratulate Hadassah for more than 90 years of service and honor the spirit, the history, and the ongoing contributions of Hadassah to the people of Washington and the world; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted to the Hadassah national offices in New York and Washington, D.C. and the Seattle Chapter of Hadassah in Seattle as an expression of our esteem.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4630 was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2005-4633, By Representatives Ahern, Hudgins, Rodne, Nixon, Serben, Talcott and Kristiansen
WHEREAS, In a great day for democracy, millions of Iraqis risked death on Sunday, January 30, 2005, to vote for a 275-member Transitional National Assembly in a free, democratic election, and although there were more than 100 attacks on polling stations by terrorists, the Iraqis voted; and
WHEREAS, In their first free elections in more than 50 years, millions of Iraqis turned out to vote with great enthusiasm and determination, and election day brought hope and happiness to the streets of Baghdad and cities and towns throughout the nation of Iraq; and
WHEREAS, The Iraqis continue to face many difficult challenges, and the United States is committed to supporting the Iraqis in their pursuit of democracy; and
WHEREAS, Several Iraqi leaders have publicly stated they want their political process to be inclusive of Iraq's complex mosaic of faiths and peoples and the United States supports this process of inclusiveness; and
WHEREAS, On election day, the people of Iraq spoke to the world through their elections of their desire for democracy and freedom; and
WHEREAS, Hundreds of thousands of people from around the world helped make this day possible, including our American military forces and the forces of our coalition nations, national and international relief agencies, and tens of thousands of citizens from nations around the world who came to help build a free and independent nation of Iraq;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the state of Washington commend the Iraqi people and those from around the world who helped the recent election take place, and are working to build a vibrant democracy in the Middle East.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4633 was adopted.
INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING
HB 2251 by Representatives Green, Darneille, Williams, Conway, Kirby, Simpson, Murray, Campbell, Morrell, McCoy and Hunt
AN ACT Relating to compensation and benefits for state employees on active military duty; and amending RCW 38.40.060.
Referred to Committee on State Government Operations & Accountability.
HB 2252 by Representative Linville
AN ACT Relating to the addition of new or banked beds; and amending RCW 74.46.431.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 2253 by Representatives McDermott, Hunt, Green, Kenney and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to changing the date of the primary to June; amending RCW 29A.24.040, 29A.24.050, 42.17.080, and 42.17.710; reenacting and amending RCW 29A.04.310; repealing RCW 29A.04.158, 29A.04.311, and 29A.52.011; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on State Government Operations & Accountability.
HB 2255 by Representatives Conway, Simpson and Wood
AN ACT Relating to making adjustments to improve benefit equity in the unemployment insurance system; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2256 by Representatives Condotta, Armstrong, McDonald, Clements, Schindler, Holmquist, Rodne, Kristiansen, Bailey, McCune, Sump, Shabro, Kretz and Newhouse
AN ACT Relating to public employees bill of rights; amending RCW 28B.52.045, 41.56.122, 41.76.045, 41.59.100, 41.80.100, and 47.64.160; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2257 by Representatives Williams, Conway, Morrell and Wood
AN ACT Relating to requiring state agencies to contract for goods and services in a manner consistent with the state's best interests; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2258 by Representatives Murray, Wallace and Wood
AN ACT Relating to commute trip reduction tax credit; amending RCW 82.70.010, 82.70.020, 82.70.030, and 82.70.040; adding a new section to chapter 82.70 RCW; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2259 by Representatives Takko, Simpson, Schindler and Blake
AN ACT Relating to water-sewer districts; adding a new section to chapter 35.13A RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
HB 2260 by Representatives Skinner and Williams
AN ACT Relating to a moratorium on boarding home and adult family home licenses; adding new sections to chapter 43.131 RCW; creating new sections; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
HB 2261 by Representative Bailey
AN ACT Relating to encouraging agricultural activities in counties and cities planning under the growth management act; and amending RCW 36.70A.060.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
HB 2262 by Representatives Bailey and Alexander
AN ACT Relating to mandated health benefits; and adding a new section to chapter 48.47 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
HB 2263 by Representatives Takko and Blake
AN ACT Relating to unlawful storage of ammonia; amending RCW 69.55.020; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections.
HB 2264 by Representatives Takko and Blake
AN ACT Relating to the we care plan agency response matrix for drug endangered children; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Children & Family Services.
HB 2265 by Representatives McCune, Curtis, Roach and McDonald
AN ACT Relating to child molestation; amending RCW 9A.44.089; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections.
HB 2266 by Representatives Campbell, Morrell, Green, Moeller, Lantz, Cody, McCune, Haler, Lovick, McDonald and Ahern
AN ACT Relating to the sale of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine; adding a new section to chapter 69.43 RCW; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
HJM 4020 by Representatives Kilmer, Woods, Haigh, Appleton, Campbell, McCoy and Lantz
Honoring War Dogs.
Referred to Committee on State Government Operations & Accountability.
There being no objection, the bills and memorial listed on the day's introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 24, 2005
HB 1035 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kirby: Providing confidentiality to certain insurance commissioner examinations. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass substitute bill proposed by the Committee on State Government Operations & Accountability. Signed by Representatives Kirby, Chairman; Ericks, Vice Chairman; Roach, Ranking Minority Member; Tom, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Newhouse; Santos; Schual-Berke; Serben; Simpson; Strow and Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2005
HB 1071 Prime Sponsor, Representative Campbell: Concerning the uniform disciplinary act for health professions. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Campbell, Vice Chairman; Appleton; Clibborn; Green; Lantz; Moeller and Morrell.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; Curtis, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Condotta; Hinkle; Schual-Berke and Skinner.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 25, 2005
HB 1079 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Establishing a foster youth postsecondary education and training coordination committee. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Kenney, Chairman; Sells, Vice Chairman; Cox, Ranking Minority Member; Rodne, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Buri; Dunn; Fromhold; Hasegawa; Jarrett; Ormsby; Priest and Sommers.
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Roberts.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2005
HB 1178 Prime Sponsor, Representative McDonald: Ensuring the rights of parents to monitor the communications and conversations of their minor children. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Lantz, Chairman; Priest, Ranking Minority Member; Rodne, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Campbell; Kirby and Wood.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Serben; Springer and Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2005
HB 1188 Prime Sponsor, Representative Murray: Negotiating state patrol officer wages and wage-related matters. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Commerce & Labor. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Bailey; Buri; Clements; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunshee; Grant; Haigh; Hinkle; Hunter; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Miloscia; Pearson; Priest; Schual-Berke; Talcott and Walsh.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
February 24, 2005
HB 1228 Prime Sponsor, Representative P. Sullivan: Requiring notice to water and sewer districts of changes that require relocating facilities. Reported by Committee on Local Government
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chairman; Clibborn, Vice Chairman; Schindler, Ranking Minority Member; Ahern, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; B. Sullivan and Takko.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2005
HB 1272 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dunshee: Requiring public buildings to be built using high-performance green building standards. Reported by Committee on Capital Budget
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Dunshee, Chairman; Ormsby, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Hankins, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Blake; Chase; Cox; DeBolt; Eickmeyer; Ericks; Ericksen; Flannigan; Green; Hasegawa; Lantz; McCune; Moeller; Morrell; O'Brien; Schual-Berke; Serben; Springer; Strow and Upthegrove.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Holmquist; Kretz; Kristiansen; Newhouse and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2005
HB 1336 Prime Sponsor, Representative Flannigan: Requiring plans that provide coverage for prostheses to provide coverage for hearing aids. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Campbell, Vice Chairman; Appleton; Clibborn; Green; Lantz; Moeller; Morrell and Schual-Berke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; Curtis, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Condotta and Hinkle.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 24, 2005
HB 1360 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt: Protecting ancestral trees. 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; Blake; Dickerson; Eickmeyer; Hunt and Williams.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Buck, Ranking Minority Member; Kretz, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; DeBolt and Orcutt.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2005
HB 1375 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kenney: Establishing a trainee real estate appraiser classification. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chairman; Wood, Vice Chairman; Condotta, Ranking Minority Member; Sump, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Crouse; Hudgins and McCoy.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 24, 2005
HB 1380 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunter: Requiring an education and higher education finance study. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Buri; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunshee; Grant; Haigh; Hunter; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McIntire; Miloscia; Priest and Schual-Berke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Bailey; Clements; Hinkle; McDonald; Pearson; Talcott and Walsh.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2005
HB 1384 Prime Sponsor, Representative Haler: Authorizing the construction and operation of renewable energy projects by joint operating agencies. Reported by Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Morris, Chairman; Kilmer, Vice Chairman; Crouse, Ranking Minority Member; Haler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ericks; Hudgins; P. Sullivan; Sump and Wallace.
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Takko.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2005
HB 1401 Prime Sponsor, Representative Simpson: Requiring certain buildings to add automatic sprinkler systems. Reported by Committee on Local Government
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chairman; Clibborn, Vice Chairman; B. Sullivan and Takko.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Schindler, Ranking Minority Member; Ahern, Assistant Ranking Minority Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2005
HB 1423 Prime Sponsor, Representative Curtis: Controlling invasive knotweed. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Linville, Chairman; Pettigrew, Vice Chairman; Kristiansen, Ranking Minority Member; Blake; Buri; Chase; Clibborn; Condotta; Dunn; Haler; Holmquist; Kenney; Kilmer; Kretz; McCoy; Morrell; Newhouse; Quall; Strow; P. Sullivan and Wallace.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 24, 2005
HB 1458 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt: Concerning the management of on-site sewage systems in marine areas. 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; Blake; Dickerson; Eickmeyer; Hunt and Williams.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Buck, Ranking Minority Member; Kretz, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; DeBolt and Orcutt.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 24, 2005
HB 1494 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morrell: Improving the delivery of health care services to school children. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Campbell, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; Curtis, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Appleton; Clibborn; Condotta; Green; Hinkle; Lantz; Moeller; Morrell and Schual-Berke.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2005
HB 1512 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morrell: Concerning improving the quality of care in state-purchased health care programs. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Campbell, Vice Chairman; Appleton; Clibborn; Green; Lantz; Moeller; Morrell and Schual-Berke.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; Curtis, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Condotta and Hinkle.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2005
HB 1534 Prime Sponsor, Representative Green: Identifying health care providers covered by the retired health care provider liability malpractice insurance program. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Campbell, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; Curtis, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Appleton; Clibborn; Condotta; Green; Hinkle; Lantz; Moeller; Morrell; Schual-Berke and Skinner.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2005
HB 1536 Prime Sponsor, Representative Moeller: Providing the secretary of health with authority to administer grants. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Campbell, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; Curtis, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Appleton; Clibborn; Condotta; Green; Hinkle; Lantz; Moeller; Morrell and Schual-Berke.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2005
HB 1545 Prime Sponsor, Representative Curtis: Regulating adult family home staff. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Campbell, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; Curtis, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Appleton; Clibborn; Condotta; Green; Hinkle; Lantz; Moeller; Morrell; Schual-Berke and Skinner.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2005
HB 1570 Prime Sponsor, Representative McIntire: Creating the Washington voluntary accounts program. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Fromhold, Vice Chairman; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunshee; Grant; Haigh; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McIntire; Miloscia; Schual-Berke and Talcott.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Bailey; Buri; Clements; Hinkle; McDonald; Pearson; Talcott and Walsh.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2005
HB 1608 Prime Sponsor, Representative Grant: Creating the potato commission. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Linville, Chairman; Pettigrew, Vice Chairman; Kristiansen, Ranking Minority Member; Blake; Buri; Chase; Clibborn; Condotta; Dunn; Haler; Holmquist; Kenney; Kilmer; Kretz; McCoy; Morrell; Newhouse; Quall; Strow; P. Sullivan and Wallace.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2005
HB 1612 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kilmer: Modifying the licensing provisions for faculty members of the University of Washington dental school. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Campbell, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; Curtis, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Appleton; Clibborn; Condotta; Green; Hinkle; Lantz; Moeller; Morrell; Schual-Berke and Skinner.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2005
HB 1696 Prime Sponsor, Representative Blake: Increasing penalties for the violation of certain fish and wildlife provisions. 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 Appropriations.
February 24, 2005
HB 1792 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pettigrew: Defining the parameters of the use of force and physical restraint in the common schools. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Quall, Chairman; P. Sullivan, Vice Chairman; Haigh; Hunter; McDermott and Santos.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Talcott, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Curtis; Shabro and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2005
HB 1831 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kretz: Providing compensation for loss of livestock caused by wildlife. 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; Buck, Ranking Minority Member; Kretz, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Blake; DeBolt; Eickmeyer; Orcutt and Williams.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Upthegrove, Vice Chairman; Dickerson and Hunt.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 25, 2005
HB 1847 Prime Sponsor, Representative Haigh: Changing administrative oversight of the code reviser's office. Reported by Committee on State Government Operations & Accountability
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Haigh, Chairman; Green, Vice Chairman; Nixon, Ranking Minority Member; Clements, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Hunt; McDermott; Miloscia; Schindler and Sump.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2005
HB 1850 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schual-Berke: Creating a retired volunteer medical worker license. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Campbell, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; Curtis, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Appleton; Clibborn; Condotta; Green; Hinkle; Lantz; Moeller; Morrell; Schual-Berke and Skinner.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 24, 2005
HB 1883 Prime Sponsor, Representative McCoy: Providing for collection of oral histories about Hood Canal. Reported by Committee on Select Committee on Hood Canal
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Eickmeyer, Chairman; McCoy, Vice Chairman; Pearson, Ranking Minority Member; Sump, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Chase and Walsh.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2005
HB 1894 Prime Sponsor, Representative Chase: Placing restrictions on the marketing or merchandising of credit cards to students at the state's institutions of higher education. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Kirby, Chairman; Ericks, Vice Chairman; Roach, Ranking Minority Member; Newhouse; Santos; Schual-Berke; Serben; Simpson and Williams.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Tom, Assistant Ranking Minority Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2005
HB 1895 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morris: Modifying duties of the joint committee on energy supply and energy conservation. Reported by Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Morris, Chairman; Kilmer, Vice Chairman; Crouse, Ranking Minority Member; Ericks; Hudgins; P. Sullivan; Takko and Wallace.
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Haler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Sump.
Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.
February 24, 2005
HB 1942 Prime Sponsor, Representative Quall: Reclassifying the state board of education as a class four group. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Quall, Chairman; P. Sullivan, Vice Chairman; Talcott, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Curtis; Haigh; Hunter; McDermott; Santos; Shabro and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2005
HB 2007 Prime Sponsor, Representative Moeller: Changing requirements for petitions in cities and towns. 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 and Takko.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2005
HB 2016 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Revising partial confinement options for certain drug offenders. Reported by Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives O'Brien, Chairman; Darneille, Vice Chairman; Kagi and Kirby.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Pearson, Ranking Minority Member; Ahern, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Strow.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 25, 2005
HB 2021 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kenney: Modifying provisions in the advanced college tuition payment program. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Kenney, Chairman; Sells, Vice Chairman; Cox, Ranking Minority Member; Rodne, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Buri; Dunn; Fromhold; Hasegawa; Jarrett; Ormsby; Roberts and Sommers.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2005
HB 2081 Prime Sponsor, Representative Eickmeyer: Creating an aquatic rehabilitation zone designation as a framework for Hood Canal recovery programs. Reported by Committee on Select Committee on Hood Canal
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Eickmeyer, Chairman; McCoy, Vice Chairman; Appleton; Chase and Walsh.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Pearson, Ranking Minority Member; Sump, Assistant Ranking Minority Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2005
HB 2090 Prime Sponsor, Representative Appleton: Establishing sterilization and age requirements for body piercing and body art. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Campbell, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; Curtis, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Appleton; Clibborn; Condotta; Green; Hinkle; Lantz; Moeller; Morrell; Schual-Berke and Skinner.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2005
HB 2105 Prime Sponsor, Representative Chase: Including Hood Canal in the on-site sewage grant program. Reported by Committee on Select Committee on Hood Canal
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Eickmeyer, Chairman; McCoy, Vice Chairman; Pearson, Ranking Minority Member; Sump, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Chase and Walsh.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 24, 2005
HCR 4405 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hudgins: Creating a task force to study offshore outsourcing. 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.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2005
HCR 4406 Prime Sponsor, Representative Williams: Establishing a joint select legislative task force to review watershed health and salmon recovery plans. 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.
There being no objection, the bills and resolutions listed on the day's committee reports sheet under the fifth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eighth order of business.
There being no objection, the Committee on Health Care was relieved of further consideration of HOUSE BILL NO. 1289, and the bill was referred to the Committee on Finance.
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., March 2, 2005, the 52nd Day of the Regular Session.
FRANK CHOPP, Speaker
RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk