TWENTY-SIXTH DAY
MORNING SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Friday, February 4, 2005
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 except Senators Benson, Brandland, Deccio, Delvin, Fraser, Hewitt, Johnson, Keiser, Kline, McCaslin, Mulliken, Oke, Pflug, Poulsen, Prentice, Roach, Schoesler, Stevens, Swecker and Zarelli.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard consisting of Pages Eric Fode and Riley Norman, presented the Colors. Pastor Mary-Lynne Reiner of the Temple Beth Hatfiloh Church offered the prayer.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, 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 3, 2005
SB 5004 Prime Sponsor, Rasmussen: Regulating commercial feed. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Delvin, Jacobsen, Morton and Schoesler
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 3, 2005
SB 5039 Prime Sponsor, Rasmussen: Regulating the processing of milk and milk products. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Delvin, Jacobsen, Morton and Schoesler
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 3, 2005
SB 5053 Prime Sponsor, Kline: Authorizing service by publication in actions to establish or modify parenting plans, for legal separation or invalidity of marriage, and for nonparental custody. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Weinstein, Vice Chair; Carrell, Esser, Hargrove, Johnson, McCaslin, Rasmussen and Thibaudeau
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 2, 2005
SB 5063 Prime Sponsor, Jacobsen: Creating a telework enhancement funding board. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Doumit, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Fairley, Hewitt, Kohl-Welles, Parlette, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Thibaudeau and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Transportation.
February 3, 2005
SB 5070 Prime Sponsor, Spanel: Creating an additional superior court position. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Weinstein, Vice Chair; Carrell, Esser, Johnson, McCaslin, Rasmussen and Thibaudeau
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2005
SB 5086 Prime Sponsor, Shin: Modifying rural Washington loan fund provisions. Reported by Committee on International Trade & Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Doumit, Eide, Pflug, Roach and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 3, 2005
SB 5117 Prime Sponsor, Parlette: Requiring continuing education for land surveyors. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Brown, Hewitt, Honeyford, Keiser and Parlette
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 3, 2005
SB 5142 Prime Sponsor, Schoesler: Regarding air registrations for elevators and warehouses. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Delvin, Jacobsen, Morton and Schoesler
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 3, 2005
SB 5148 Prime Sponsor, Kohl-Welles: Repealing the crime of "slander of a woman." Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Weinstein, Vice Chair; Carrell, Esser, Hargrove, Johnson, Rasmussen and Thibaudeau
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 3, 2005
SB 5173 Prime Sponsor, Johnson: Enacting the Uniform Mediation Act. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5173 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Weinstein, Vice Chair; Esser, Hargrove, Johnson, McCaslin, Rasmussen and Thibaudeau
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass substitute. Signed by Senator Carrell.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2005
SB 5174 Prime Sponsor, Shin: Providing a source of funding for customized work force training. Reported by Committee on International Trade & Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5174 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Doumit, Eide, Pflug, Roach and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 4, 2005
SB 5175 Prime Sponsor, Shin: Declaring that international companies investing in Washington are eligible for tax incentives. Reported by Committee on International Trade & Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Doumit, Eide, Pflug, Roach and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2005
SB 5176 Prime Sponsor, Shin: Regarding department of community, trade, and economic development programs. Reported by Committee on International Trade & Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5176 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Doumit, Eide, Pflug, Roach and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 2, 2005
SB 5202 Prime Sponsor, Parlette: Requiring the public employees' benefits board to develop a health savings account option for employees. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Brandland, Doumit, Fairley, Hewitt, Kohl-Welles, Parlette, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Thibaudeau and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
February 3, 2005
SB 5241 Prime Sponsor, Fraser: Creating additional district court judge positions. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Weinstein, Vice Chair; Carrell, Esser, Hargrove, Johnson, McCaslin, Rasmussen and Thibaudeau
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 3, 2005
SB 5307 Prime Sponsor, Keiser: Modifying requirements for the operation of amusement rides. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Brown, Keiser and Parlette
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Hewitt and Honeyford
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 3, 2005
SB 5323 Prime Sponsor, Kline: Changing threshold property values for crimes against property. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Weinstein, Vice Chair; Carrell, Esser, Hargrove, Johnson, McCaslin and Thibaudeau
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 3, 2005
SB 5379 Prime Sponsor, Kohl-Welles: Revising provisions relating to contract liquor stores. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Brown, Hewitt, Honeyford, Keiser and Parlette
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 3, 2005
SB 5380 Prime Sponsor, Kohl-Welles: Revising provisions relating to disbursement of liquor revolving fund moneys for the purpose of funding alcohol education programs. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Brown, Hewitt, Honeyford, Keiser and Parlette
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
On motion of Eide, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Senate Bill No. 5174 which was referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the third order of business.
MESSAGES FROM THE STATE OFFICES
July 1, 2004
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Washington State Institute for Public Policy, entitled “Benefits & Costs of Prevention & Early Intervention Programs for Youth.” This report is mandated under ESSB 5404, Section 608(2), Chapter 25, Laws of 2003.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-586-2740.
Sincerely,
Roxanne Lieb, Director
The Washington State Institute for Public Policy is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM THE STATE OFFICES
December 1, 2004
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Department of Social & Health Services, entitled "Intensive Parole Model for High-Risk Juvenile Offenders.". This report is mandated under Chapter 338, Laws of 1997, Section 34,RCW 13.40.212(2).
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-902-8499.
Sincerely,
Dennis Braddock, Secretary
The Department of Social & Health Services, entitled "Intensive Parole Model for High-Risk Juvenile Offenders." is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM THE STATE OFFICES
March 31, 2004
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Department of Information Services entitled Interim Statewide Public Safety Plan. This report is mandated under SHB 1271, Chapter 18, Laws of 2003.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-902-3557.
Sincerely,
Marie Sullivan, Director
The Department of Information Services entitled Interim Statewide Public Safety Plan is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 5748 by Senators Kastama, Keiser, Poulsen and Rockefeller
AN ACT Relating to creating the office of health information and planning; amending RCW 70.47.060; adding new sections to chapter 41.05 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.43 RCW; creating a new section; making appropriations; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 5749 by Senators McAuliffe and Fairley
AN ACT Relating to updating enhanced 911 services on private shared telecommunications services; amending RCW 80.36.560; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection.
SB 5750 by Senators Schoesler, Hargrove, Mulliken and Roach
AN ACT Relating to auctioning vessels; and amending RCW 88.02.230.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
SB 5751 by Senators Brown, Swecker, Fraser, Kohl-Welles and Franklin
AN ACT Relating to developing a worksite health promotion program among state agencies; adding a new section to chapter 41.05 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 5752 by Senators Prentice, Honeyford and Kohl-Welles
AN ACT Relating to funeral directors and cemeteries; amending RCW 18.39.010, 18.39.020, 18.39.035, 18.39.045, 18.39.070, 18.39.100, 18.39.120, 18.39.130, 18.39.170, 18.39.173, 18.39.175, 18.39.181, 18.39.195, 18.39.215, 18.39.217, 18.39.220, 18.39.231, 18.39.250, 18.39.255, 18.39.345, 18.39.410, 18.39.800, 68.04.020, 68.04.030, 68.04.040, 68.04.070, 68.04.080, 68.04.100, 68.04.110, 68.04.120, 68.04.130, 68.04.160, 68.04.165, 68.04.170, 68.04.190, 68.04.210, 68.04.230, 68.04.240, 68.05.010, 68.05.030, 68.05.040, 68.05.050, 68.05.080, 68.05.090, 68.05.100, 68.05.105, 68.05.115, 68.05.150, 68.05.170, 68.05.173, 68.05.195, 68.05.210, 68.05.215, 68.05.225, 68.05.235, 68.05.240, 68.05.245, 68.05.254, 68.05.259, 68.05.285, 68.05.290, 68.05.330, 68.05.340, 68.20.061, 68.20.110, 68.24.010, 68.24.080, 68.24.090, 68.24.100, 68.24.110, 68.24.120, 68.24.130, 68.24.140, 68.24.150, 68.24.160, 68.24.170, 68.24.180, 68.24.190, 68.24.220, 68.28.010, 68.28.020, 68.28.030, 68.28.060, 68.32.010, 68.32.020, 68.32.030, 68.32.040, 68.32.050, 68.32.060, 68.32.070, 68.32.080, 68.32.090, 68.32.100, 68.32.110, 68.32.130, 68.32.140, 68.32.150, 68.32.160, 68.36.010, 68.36.020, 68.36.030, 68.36.040, 68.36.050, 68.40.010, 68.40.025, 68.40.060, 68.44.020, 68.44.070, 68.44.080, 68.44.090, 68.44.100, 68.44.110, 68.44.120, 68.44.130, 68.44.140, 68.44.150, 68.44.160, 68.46.010, 68.46.020, 68.46.030, 68.46.040, 68.46.050, 68.46.055, 68.46.060, 68.46.075, 68.46.080, 68.46.090, 68.46.100, 68.46.110, 68.50.110, 68.50.130, 68.50.140, 68.50.160, 68.50.170, 68.50.185, 68.50.200, 68.50.220, 68.50.230, 68.50.240, 68.50.270, 68.56.040, 68.60.030, 68.60.060, 70.58.005, 70.58.082, 70.58.160, 70.58.170, 70.58.180, 70.58.190, 70.58.230, 70.58.240, 70.58.260, and 70.58.390; reenacting and amending RCW 18.39.145 and 18.39.150; adding new sections to chapter 18.39 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 68.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 68.46 RCW; repealing RCW 18.39.148, 68.04.090, 68.04.180, 68.04.200, 68.04.220, 68.05.185, 68.20.090, 68.20.130, 68.24.175, 68.32.120, 68.36.090, 68.46.150, 68.50.135, 68.50.145, 68.50.150, 68.50.165, 68.50.180, 68.50.190, and 68.50.250; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
SB 5753 by Senators Berkey, Keiser, Benson and Kohl-Welles
AN ACT Relating to creating a consumer or advocate-run mental health service delivery system; amending RCW 71.24.025 and 71.24.300; reenacting and amending RCW 71.24.015; making an appropriation; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.
SB 5754 by Senators Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Brown, Deccio and Rasmussen
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 Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
SB 5755 by Senators Sheldon, Shin and Delvin
AN ACT Relating to the small business incubator program; and amending RCW 43.176.010, 43.176.020, and 43.176.030.
Referred to Committee on International Trade & Economic Development.
SB 5756 by Senators Sheldon, Shin and Rasmussen
AN ACT Relating to property tax exemptions for nonprofit organizations for small business incubators which assist in the creation and expansion of innovative small commercial enterprises; amending RCW 84.36.810; adding a new section to chapter 84.36 RCW; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on International Trade & Economic Development.
SB 5757 by Senators Rasmussen, Benson, McAuliffe, Regala, Prentice, Esser, Franklin, Johnson, Keiser and Rockefeller
AN ACT Relating to educational staff associate positions; and amending RCW 28A.150.410.
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
SB 5758 by Senators Thibaudeau, Deccio, Kastama, Kohl-Welles and Rasmussen
AN ACT Relating to the personal needs allowance for nursing facility residents; adding a new section to chapter 74.09 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 5759 by Senators Weinstein, Schmidt, Prentice, McAuliffe, Rockefeller, Rasmussen and Berkey
AN ACT Relating to improving educational opportunities for low-income students; creating a new section; and making appropriations.
Referred to Committee on Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.
AN ACT Relating to persistent offenders; amending RCW 9.94A.570; adding new sections to chapter 9.94A RCW; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 5761 by Senators Doumit, Oke, Swecker, Morton and Rasmussen
AN ACT Relating to forest practices as they affect family forest landowners; and amending RCW 76.09.010, 76.09.020, 76.09.040, 76.09.368, 76.09.410, 76.09.420, 76.09.440, 76.09.450, 77.12.755, 76.13.100, 76.13.110, 76.13.120, 76.13.140, 76.13.150, and 76.13.160.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.
SB 5762 by Senators Thibaudeau, Deccio and Kohl-Welles
AN ACT Relating to adjusting the medicaid reimbursement system; amending RCW 70.38.111, 74.46.020, 74.46.431, 74.46.435, 74.46.437, 74.46.445, 74.46.506, 74.46.511, and 74.46.521; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 5763 by Senators Hargrove, Stevens, Regala, Brandland, Thibaudeau, Carrell, Brown, Keiser, Fairley, McAuliffe, Rasmussen, Kline, Kohl-Welles and Franklin
AN ACT Relating to the omnibus treatment of mental and substance abuse disorders act of 2005; amending RCW 71.05.020, 71.24.025, 10.77.010, 71.05.360, 71.05.215, 71.05.370, 71.05.420, 71.05.620, 71.05.630, 71.05.640, 71.05.660, 71.05.550, 74.09.010, and 71.05.157; reenacting and amending RCW 71.05.390 and 9.94A.505; adding new sections to chapter 71.05 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 70.96A RCW; adding new sections to chapter 2.28 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 26.12 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 9.94A RCW; adding new sections to chapter 74.09 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 72.23 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 71.02 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 13.34 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 71A.12 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.14 RCW; adding new chapters to Title 70 RCW; creating new sections; recodifying RCW 71.05.370 and 71.05.035; repealing RCW 71.05.060, 71.05.070, 71.05.090, 71.05.200, 71.05.250, 71.05.450, 71.05.460, 71.05.470, 71.05.480, 71.05.490, 71.05.050, 71.05.395, 71.05.400, 71.05.410, 71.05.430, 71.05.610, 71.05.650, and 71.05.670; prescribing penalties; making an appropriation; providing effective dates; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.
SB 5764 by Senators Weinstein, Brandland, Rockefeller and Rasmussen
AN ACT Relating to special immunities; and amending RCW 4.24.260.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 5765 by Senators Spanel and Brandland
AN ACT Relating to allowing two holders of Puget Sound Dungeness crab fishery licenses to operate both licenses on one vessel; and amending RCW 77.65.100 and 77.65.130.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.
SB 5766 by Senators Honeyford, Sheldon, McCaslin and Hargrove
AN ACT Relating to regulating the business of installing pumps in potable water and wastewater systems for domestic or commercial use; amending RCW 18.27.010, 18.27.040, 18.106.020, 19.28.041, and 19.28.131; adding new sections to chapter 18.27 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
SB 5767 by Senators McAuliffe, Haugen, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Fairley, Franklin, Shin, Berkey and Hargrove
AN ACT Relating to developing plans to address the housing needs of homeless persons; adding a new section to chapter 36.01 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 35A.21 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILL
ESHB 1064 by Representatives Miloscia, Nixon, Haigh, Shabro, Green, Hunt, Priest, Linville, Armstrong, Simpson, Bailey, Kenney, Haler, Springer, Chase, Quall, Murray, Wallace, McDermott, Upthegrove, Kilmer, Moeller, Kessler, Appleton, Williams, McCoy, Blake, Dickerson, Conway, Tom, P. Sullivan, Kagi, Morris, Wood, McIntire, Lantz, Hudgins, Ericks, Darneille, Clibborn, Morrell, Takko, O'Brien, Ormsby, McDonald and B. Sullivan
AN ACT Relating to improving government performance and accountability; adding new sections to chapter 43.09 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.88 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 43.131 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 2.56 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 41.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 44.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 2.04 RCW; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Senate Bill No. 5751 which was referred to the Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
Senator Benton moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8616
By Senators Benton and Johnson
WHEREAS, Ninety-four 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 with powerful words such as these:
"The house we hope to build is not for my generation but for yours. It is your future that matters. And I hope that when you are my age, you will be able to say as I have been able to say: We lived in freedom. We lived lives that were a statement, not an apology."; 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; and
WHEREAS, President Ronald Regan provided this nation a great vision for the future and the leadership to advance the cause of democracy and the American dream; and
WHEREAS, The passing of President Reagan gives cause to remember his mission and work, it does not signal the passing of his legacy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That it is with great respect, that the Washington State Senate remember the work, honor, and excellence of character exemplified by President Ronald Wilson Reagan as we honor his life and Presidency.
Senator Benton spoke in favor of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8616.
The motion by Senator Benton carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
At 10:17 a.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Monday, February 7, 2005.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate