FIFTY NINTH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION
SEVENTY SECOND DAY
House Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, March 22, 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.
RESOLUTION
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2005-4649, By Representative O'Brien
WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Legislature to recognize excellence in all fields of endeavor; and
WHEREAS, The O'Dea High School Fighting Irish Basketball team, from Seattle, won the 2005 class AAA State Basketball Championship; and
WHEREAS, The O'Dea basketball coaches showed leadership and skill in focusing their team on their goal of winning the State AAA Basketball championship with a 26-4 record; and
WHEREAS, The Fighting Irish team wish to acknowledge the dedication of the seniors for loyalty and contributions to the O'Dea Basketball program; and
WHEREAS, The captains of the team, Mitch Johnson and Conor Mullen, contributed greatly to winning back-to-back State Championships;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor the O'Dea Fighting Irish Basketball team and Coach Phil Lumpkin and his assistant coaches for their accomplishments; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Coach Phil Lumpkin, the members of the O'Dea Fighting Irish team, the principal, and the faculty of O'Dea High School.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4649 was adopted.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
March 21, 2005
Mr. Speaker:
The President has signed:
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5606,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Thomas Hoemann, Secretary
There being no objection, the House advanced to the fifth order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
March 18, 2005
SSB 5054 Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee On Judiciary: Regarding patient authorization of disclosure of health care information. 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; Green; Hinkle; Lantz; Moeller; Schual-Berke and Skinner.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Morrell, Vice Chairman.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 18, 2005
SSB 5146 Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee On Health & Long-Term Care: Allowing quality improvement committee confidentiality. 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; Clibborn; Green; Hinkle; Moeller; Morrell; Schual-Berke and Skinner.
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Appleton and Lantz.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 18, 2005
SB 5159 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Developing a schedule of fees for performing independent reviews of health care disputes. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Campbell, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Appleton; Clibborn; Green; Hinkle; Lantz; Moeller; Morrell; Schual-Berke and Skinner.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Curtis, Assistant Ranking Minority Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 18, 2005
SB 5198 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Implementing changes to medicare supplement insurance requirements as mandated by the medicare modernization act of 2003 and other federal requirements. 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; Green; Hinkle; Lantz; Moeller; Morrell; Schual-Berke and Skinner.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 18, 2005
SSB 5406 Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee On Health & Long-Term Care: Modifying medicare supplemental insurance policy provisions to conform to federal law. 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; Green; Hinkle; Lantz; Moeller; Morrell; Schual-Berke and Skinner.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 17, 2005
ESSB 5509 Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee On Water, Energy & Environment: Concerning high-performance building standards. Reported by Committee on Capital Budget
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Dunshee, Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Hankins, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Blake; Chase; Cox; Eickmeyer; Ericks; Ericksen; Flannigan; Green; Hasegawa; Lantz; Moeller; Morrell; O'Brien; Schual-Berke; Springer; Strow and Upthegrove.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Holmquist; Kretz and McCune.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
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.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.
There being no objection, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., March 23, 2005, the 73rd Day of the Regular Session.
FRANK CHOPP, Speaker
RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk