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.

 

SB 5760             by Senator Kline

 

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