SIXTIETH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION

FIRST DAY

House Chamber, Olympia, Monday, January 8, 2007

       The House was called to order at 12:00 Noon by the Chief Clerk, Richard Nafziger.

       The flags were escorted to the rostrum by the Washington National Guard Color Guard. The National Anthem was sung by the Kirkland Washington Stake Choir of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The Chief Clerk led the Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. Prayer was offered by Father Thomas Vandenberg, St. Vincent De Paul Parish, Federal Way.

       Father Vandenberg: "Good and gracious God, It is with hearts filled with hope that we gather in this chamber to begin this new legislative session for Washington State. The men and women who are here are here because the people of their respective districts believed in them enough to send them here. Help them to remember that they are believed in, for knowing this gives energy and enlivens hope. Help all here who enjoy this trust to be faithful to it, and to humbly respect those who have given it.

       Good and gracious God, You have made available to our state extraordinary wealth and resources to do the work that lies before these servants of our people. Remembering how they got here, may they use the resources at their disposal for the benefit of their people, to help them live the gift of life in keeping with their innate dignity as men, women and children in your image.

       Good and gracious God, As wealthy as we are, and as blessed as we are with resources to do everything for everyone. We ask, then, for the guidance of your wisdom upon these, our representatives, to do first the things that need to be done to further what is just and right, especially for the weak and vulnerable. Guide them when they address such troubling issues as health care, education, energy, immigration and transportation. May the dialogue and debate be honest and open, and may it be pursued not so much to defeat opponents, but rather as a necessary means to learn from each other the best solutions possible.

       Good and gracious God, This chamber is filled with ordinary people, and we, the people of Washington State expect them to do extraordinary things. So it is only right and proper that we ask you to bless their efforts this session. When tough decisions are required, give this body the wisdom and courage to make those decisions. As being a husband is all about his wife, not himself; and as being a mother is all about her child, not herself; help these men and women realize that being members of this legislature is all about the people of Washington State, not themselves. Let victories not be measured by who gains power but by how the decisions of this Body effect the quality of life of the citizens of this state.

       Good and gracious God, Bless and guide these good and generous people. May their work this session bear fruit that will last as we strive to make our world a safer place, a better place, a place of freedom and justice for all.

       We ask all this trusting in Your divine goodness. Amen."

       The Kirkland Washington Stake Choir sang "Distant Land."

       The Chief Clerk called upon Representative-Elect Hurst and Rodne to escort Justice Charles Johnson of the Supreme Court of the State of Washington to the Rostrum.

MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE

The Honorable Speaker of the House of Representatives

The Legislature of the State of Washington

Olympia, Washington

Mr. Speaker:

         I, Sam Reed, Secretary of State of the State of Washington, do hereby certify that according to the provisions of RCW 29A.60.260, I have canvassed the returns of the 2,107,370 votes cast by the 3,264,511 registered voters of the state for and against the initiatives and resolution which were submitted to the vote of the people at the state general election held on the 7^th day of November, 2006, as received from the County Auditors.

Initiative Measure No. 920

"Initiative Measure No. 920 concerns estate tax. This measure would repeal Washington's state laws imposing tax, currently dedicated for the education legacy trust fund, on transfers of estates of persons dying on or after the effective date of this measure."

Initiative Measure No. 933

"Initiative Measure No. 933 concerns government regulation of private property. This measure would require compensation when government regulation damages the use or value of private property, would forbid regulations that prohibit existing legal uses of private property, and would provide exceptions or payments."

Initiative Measure No. 937

"Initiative Measure No. 937 concerns energy resource use by certain electric utilities. This measure would require certain electric utilities with 25,000 or more customers to meet certain targets for energy conservation and use of renewable energy resources, as defined, including energy credits, or pay penalties."

House Joint Resolution 4223

"The Legislature has proposed a constitutional amendment on increasing an exemption from the personal property tax. This amendment would authorize the Legislature to increase the personal property tax exemption for taxable personal property owned by each "head of a family" from three thousand ($3,000) to fifteen thousand ($15,000) dollars."

         I further certify that, according to the provisions of RCW 42.07.030, I have canvassed the returns of the votes cast at the state general election held on the 7^th day of November, 2006, for all federal, legislative and joint judicial offices, and that the votes cast for candidates for these offices are as follows:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and affixed the official seal of the state of Washington, this 6^th day of December, 2006.

SAM REED

Secretary of State

                                                                                                               The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present.

OATH OF OFFICE

                                                                                                               Justice Johnson administered the Oath of Office to the Members. The Certificates of Office were distributed to the members.

RESOLUTION

                                                                                                               HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-4600, by Representatives Kessler and Ericksen

                                                                                                                            BE IT RESOLVED, That no later than Friday, January 19, 2007, the twelfth legislative day, the House of Representatives shall meet to consider adoption of permanent House Rules for the Sixtieth Legislature; and

                                                                                                                            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That temporary House Rules for the Sixtieth Legislature be adopted as follows:

TEMPORARY RULES

OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SIXTIETH LEGISLATURE

2007-2008

Definitions

        Rule 1. "Absent" means an unexcused failure to attend.

        "Term" means the two-year term during which the members as a body may act.

        "Session" means a constitutional gathering of the house in accordance with Article 2 § 12 of the state Constitution.

        "Committee" means any standing, conference, joint, or select committee as so designated by rule or resolution.

        "Bill" means bill, joint memorial, joint resolution, or concurrent resolution unless the context indicates otherwise.

Chief Clerk to Call to Order

        Rule 2. It shall be the duty of the chief clerk of the previous term to call the house to order and to conduct the proceedings until a speaker is chosen.

Election of Officers

        Rule 3. The house shall elect the following officers at the commencement of each term: Its presiding officer, who shall be styled speaker of the house; a speaker pro tempore, who shall serve in absence or in case of the inability of the speaker; and a chief clerk of the house. Such officers shall hold office during all sessions until the convening of the succeeding term: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That any of these offices may be declared vacant by the vote of a constitutional majority of the house, the members voting viva voce and their votes shall be entered on the journal. If any office is declared vacant, the house shall fill such vacant office as hereinafter provided. In all elections by the house a constitutional majority shall be required, the members shall vote viva voce and their votes shall be entered on the journal. (Art. II § 27)

Powers and Duties of the Speaker

        Rule 4. The speaker shall have the following powers and duties:

        (A) The speaker shall take the chair and call the house to order precisely at the hour appointed for meeting and if a quorum be present, shall cause the journal of the preceding day to be read and shall proceed with the order of business.

        (B) The speaker shall preserve order and decorum, and in case of any disturbance or disorderly conduct within the chamber or legislative area, shall order the sergeant at arms to suppress the same and may order the sergeant at arms to remove any person creating any disturbance within the house chamber or legislative area.

        (C) The speaker may speak to points of order in preference to other members, arising from the seat for that purpose, and shall decide all questions of order subject to an appeal to the house by any member, on which appeal no member shall speak more than once without leave of the house.

        (D) The speaker shall sign all bills in open session. (Art. II § 32)

        (E) The speaker shall sign all writs, warrants, and subpoenas issued by order of the house, all of which shall be attested to by the chief clerk.

        (F) The speaker shall have the right to name any member to perform the duties of the chair, but such substitution shall neither extend beyond adjournment nor authorize the representative so substituted to sign any documents requiring the signature of the speaker.

        (G) The speaker, in open session, shall appoint committee chairs ((from the majority party of the house)) as selected by the majority party caucus, and shall appoint members to committees in the same ratio as the membership of the respective parties of the house, unless otherwise provided by law or house rules.

        (H) The speaker shall serve as chair of the rules committee.

        (I) The speaker shall have charge of and see that all officers, attaches, and clerks perform their respective duties.

        (J) The speaker pro tempore shall exercise the duties, powers, and prerogatives of the speaker in the event of the speaker's death, illness, removal, or inability to act until the speaker's successor shall be elected.

Chief Clerk

        Rule 5. The chief clerk shall perform the usual duties pertaining to the office, and shall hold office until a successor has been elected.

        The chief clerk shall employ, upon the recommendation of the employment committee and, subject to the approval of the speaker, all other house employees; the hours of duty and assignments of all house employees shall be under the chief clerk's directions and instructions, and they may be dismissed by the chief clerk with the approval of the speaker. The speaker shall sign and the chief clerk shall countersign all payrolls and vouchers for all expenses of the house and appropriately transmit the same. In the event of the chief clerk's death, illness, removal, or inability to act, the speaker may appoint an acting chief clerk who shall exercise the duties and powers of the chief clerk until the chief clerk's successor shall be elected.

Duties of Employees

        Rule 6. Employees of the house shall perform such duties as are assigned to them by the chief clerk. Under no circumstances shall the compensation of any employee be increased for past services. No house employee shall seek to influence the passage or rejection of proposed legislation.

Admission to the House

        Rule 7. It shall be the general policy of the house to keep the chamber clear as follows:

        (A) The sergeant at arms shall admit only the following individuals to the wings and adjacent areas of the house chamber for the period of time beginning one-half hour prior to convening and ending one-half hour following the adjournment of the house's daily session:

        The governor or designees, or both;

        Members of the senate;

        State elected officials;

        Officers and authorized employees of the legislature;

        Former members of the house who are not advocating any pending or proposed legislation;

        Representatives of the press;

        Other persons with the consent of the speaker.

        (B) Only members, pages, sergeants at arms, and clerks are permitted on the floor while the house is in session.

        (C) Lobbying in the house chamber or in any committee room or lounge room is prohibited when the house or committee is in session unless expressly permitted by the house or committee. Anyone violating this rule will forfeit his or her right to be admitted to the house chamber or any of its committee rooms.

Absentees and Courtesy

        Rule 8. No member shall be absent from the service of the house without leave from the speaker. When the house is in session, only the speaker shall recognize visitors and former members.

Bills, Memorials and Resolutions - Introductions

        Rule 9. Any member desiring to introduce a bill shall file the same with the chief clerk. Bills filed by 10:00 a.m. shall be introduced at the next daily session, in the order filed: PROVIDED, That if such introduction is within the last ten days of a regular session, it cannot be considered without a direct vote of two-thirds (2/3) of all the members elected to each house with such vote recorded and entered upon the journal. (Art. II § 36)

        Any member or member-elect may prefile a bill with the chief clerk commencing twenty (20) days before any session. Prefiled bills shall be introduced on the first legislative day.

        All bills shall be endorsed with a statement of the title and the name of the member or members introducing the same. The chief clerk shall attach to all bills a substantial cover bearing the title and sponsors and shall number each bill in the order filed. All bills shall be printed unless otherwise ordered by the house.

        Any bill introduced at any session during the term shall be eligible for action at all subsequent sessions during the term.

Reading of Bills

        Rule 10. Every bill shall be read on three separate days: PROVIDED, That this rule may be temporarily suspended at any time by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present; and that on and after the fifth day prior to the day of adjournment sine die of any session, as determined pursuant to Article II, Section 12 of the state Constitution or concurrent resolution, or on and after the third day prior to the day a bill must be reported from the house as established by concurrent resolution, this rule may be suspended by a majority vote.

        A bill may be returned to second reading for the purpose of amendment by a suspension of the rules: PROVIDED, That on and after the fifth day prior to the day of adjournment sine die of any session, as determined pursuant to Article II, section 12 of the state Constitution or concurrent resolution, or on and after the third day prior to the day a bill must be reported from the house as established by concurrent resolution, this rule may be suspended and a bill returned to second reading for the purpose of amendment by a majority vote.

        (A) FIRST READING. The first reading of a bill shall be by title only, unless a majority of the members present demand a reading in full.

        After the first reading the bill shall be referred to an appropriate committee.

        Upon being reported out of committee, all bills shall be referred to the rules committee, unless otherwise ordered by the house.

        The rules committee may, by majority vote, refer any bill in its possession to a committee for further consideration. Such referral shall be reported to the house and entered in the journal under the fifth order of business.

        (B) SECOND READING. Upon second reading, the bill number and short title and the last line of the bill shall be read unless a majority of the members present shall demand its reading in full. The bill shall be subject to amendment section by section. No amendment shall be considered by the house until it has been sent to the chief clerk's desk in writing, distributed to the desk of each member, and read by the clerk. All amendments adopted during second reading shall be securely fastened to the original bill. All amendments rejected by the house shall be passed to the minute clerk, and the journal shall show the disposition of such amendments.

        When no further amendments shall be offered, the speaker shall declare the bill has passed its second reading.

        (C) SUBSTITUTE BILLS. When a committee reports a substitute for an original bill with the recommendation that the substitute bill do pass, it shall be in order to read the substitute the first time and have the same printed. A motion for the substitution shall not be in order until the second reading of the original bill.

        (D) THIRD READING. Only the last line of bills shall be read on third reading unless a majority of the members present demand a reading in full. No amendments to a bill shall be received on third reading but it may be referred or recommitted for the purpose of amendment.

        (E) SUSPENSION CALENDAR. Bills may be placed on the second reading suspension calendar by the rules committee if at least two minority party members of the rules committee join in such motion. Bills on the second reading suspension calendar shall not be subject to amendment or substitution except as recommended in the committee report. When a bill is before the house on the suspension calendar, the question shall be to adopt the committee recommendations and advance the bill to third reading. If the question fails to receive a two-thirds vote of the members present, the bill shall be referred to the rules committee for second reading.

        (F) HOUSE RESOLUTIONS. House resolutions shall be filed with the chief clerk who shall transmit them to the rules committee. If a rules committee meeting is not scheduled to occur prior to a time necessitated by the purpose of a house resolution, the majority leader and minority leader by agreement may waive transmission to the rules committee to permit consideration of the resolution by the house. The rules committee may adopt house resolutions by a sixty percent majority vote of its entire membership or may, by a majority vote of its members, place them on the motions calendar for consideration by the house. No more than one resolution per day may be scheduled for consideration by the house except by mutual agreement of the majority leader and minority leader: PROVIDED, That this limit does not apply to resolutions necessary for the operation of the house nor to resolutions scheduled for consideration on pro forma session days.

        (G) CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS. Reading of concurrent resolutions may be advanced by majority vote.

Amendments

        Rule 11. The right of any member to offer amendments to proposed legislation shall not be limited except as provided in Rule 10(E) and as follows:

        (A) AMENDMENTS TO BE OFFERED IN PROPER FORM. The chief clerk shall establish the proper form for amendments and all amendments offered shall bear the name of the member who offers the same, as well as the number and section of the bill to be amended.

        (B) COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS. When a bill is before the house on second reading, amendments adopted by committees and recommended to the house shall be acted upon by the house before any amendments that may be offered from the floor.

        (C) SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILLS. A house bill, passed by the senate with amendment or amendments which shall change the scope and object of the bill, upon being received in the house, shall be referred to the appropriate committee and shall take the same course as for original bills unless a motion not to concur is adopted prior to the bill being referred to committee.

        (D) AMENDMENTS TO BE GERMANE. No motion or proposition on a subject different from that under consideration shall be admitted under color of amendment; and no bill or resolution shall at any time be amended by annexing thereto or incorporating therein any other bill or resolution pending before the house.

        (E) SCOPE AND OBJECT NOT TO BE CHANGED. No amendment to any bill shall be allowed which shall change the scope and object of the bill. This objection may be raised at any time an amendment is under consideration. The speaker may allow the person raising the objection and the mover of the amendment to provide brief arguments as to the merits of the objection. (Art. II § 38)

        (F) NO AMENDMENT BY REFERENCE. No act shall ever be revised or amended without being set forth at full length. (Art. II § 37)

        (G) TITLE AMENDMENTS. The subject matter portion of a bill title shall not be amended in committee or on second reading. Changes to that part of the title after the subject matter statement shall either be presented with the text amendment or be incorporated by the chief clerk in the engrossing process.

Final Passage

        Rule 12. Rules relating to bills on final passage are as follows:

        (A) RECOMMITMENT BEFORE FINAL PASSAGE. A bill may be recommitted at any time before its final passage.

        (B) FINAL PASSAGE. No bill shall become a law unless on its final passage the vote be taken by yeas and nays, the names of the members voting for and against the same be entered on the journal of each house, and a majority of the members elected to each house be recorded thereon as voting in its favor. (Art. II § 22)

        (C) BILLS PASSED - CERTIFICATION. When a bill passes, it shall be certified to by the chief clerk, said certification to show the date of its passage together with the vote thereon.

Hour of Meeting, Roll Call and Quorum

        Rule 13. (A) HOUR OF MEETING. The speaker shall call the house to order each day of sitting at 10:00 A.M., unless the house shall have adjourned to some other hour.

        (B) ROLL CALL AND QUORUM. Before proceeding with business, the roll of the members shall be called and the names of those absent or excused shall be entered on the journal. A majority of all the members elected must be present to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. In the absence of a quorum, seven members with the speaker, or eight members in the speaker's absence, having chosen a speaker pro tempore, shall be authorized to demand a call of the house and may compel the attendance of absent members in the manner provided in Rule 21(B). For the purpose of determining if a quorum be present, the speaker shall count all members present, whether voting or not. (Art. II § 8)

        (C) The house shall adjourn not later than 10:00 P.M. of each working day. This rule may be suspended by a majority vote.

Daily Calendar and Order of Business

        Rule 14. The rules relating to the daily calendar and order of business are as follows:

        (A) DAILY CALENDAR. Business of the house shall be disposed of in the following order:

        First: Roll call, presentation of colors, prayer, and approval of the journal of the preceding day.

        Second: Introduction of visiting dignitaries.

        Third: Messages from the senate, governor, and other state officials.

        Fourth: Introduction and first reading of bills, memorials, joint resolutions, and concurrent resolutions.

        Fifth: Committee reports.

        Sixth: Second reading of bills.

        Seventh: Third reading of bills.

        Eighth: Floor resolutions and motions.

        Ninth: Presentation of petitions, memorials, and remonstrances addressed to the Legislature.

        Tenth: Introduction of visitors and other business to be considered.

        Eleventh: Announcements.

        (B) UNFINISHED BUSINESS. The unfinished business at which the house was engaged preceding adjournment shall not be taken up until reached in regular order, unless the previous question on such unfinished business has been ordered prior to said adjournment.

        (C) EXCEPTIONS. Exceptions to the order of business are as follows:

        (1) The order of business may be changed by a majority vote of those present.

        (2) By motion under the eighth order of business, a bill in the rules committee may be placed on the calendar by the affirmative vote of a majority of all members of the house.

        (3) House resolutions and messages from the senate, governor, or other state officials may be read at any time.

Motions

        Rule 15. Rules relating to motions are as follows:

        (A) MOTIONS TO BE ENTERTAINED OR DEBATED. No motion shall be entertained or debated until announced by the speaker and every motion shall be deemed to have been seconded. A motion shall be reduced to writing and read by the clerk, if desired by the speaker or any member, before it shall be debated and by the consent of the house may be withdrawn before amendment or action.

        (B) MOTIONS IN ORDER DURING DEBATE. When a motion has been made and seconded and stated by the chair, the following motions are in order, in the rank named:

                                                                                                                            (C) THE EFFECT OF POSTPONEMENT - MOTIONS TO POSTPONE OR COMMIT. Once decided, no motion to postpone to a day certain, to commit, or to postpone indefinitely shall again be allowed on the same day and at the same stage of the proceedings. When a question has been postponed indefinitely, it shall not again be introduced during the session. The motion to postpone indefinitely may be made at any stage of the bill except when on first reading.

                                                                                                                            (D) MOTIONS DECIDED WITHOUT DEBATE. A motion to adjourn, to recess, to lay on the table and to call for the previous question shall be decided without debate.

                                                                                                                            All incidental motions shall be decided without debate, except that members may speak to points of order and appeal as provided in Rule 22.

                                                                                                                            A motion for suspension of the rules shall not be debatable except that the mover of the motion may briefly explain the purpose of the motion and one member may briefly state the opposition to the motion.

                                                                                                                            (E) MOTION TO ADJOURN. A motion to adjourn shall always be in order, except when the house is voting or is working under the call of the house; but this rule shall not authorize any member to move for adjournment when another member has the floor.

Members Right to Debate

                                                                                                                            Rule 16. The methods by which a member may exercise his or her right to debate are as follows:

                                                                                                                            (A) RECOGNITION OF MEMBER. When any member desires to speak in debate or deliver any matter to the house, the member shall rise and respectfully address the speaker and pause until recognized.

                                                                                                                            (B) ORDER OF SPEAKING. When two or more members arise at once, the speaker shall name the one who is to speak.

                                                                                                                            (C) LIMITATION OF DEBATE. No member shall speak longer than ten (10) minutes without consent of the house: PROVIDED, That on and after the fifth day prior to the day of adjournment sine die of any session, as determined pursuant to Article II, Section 12 of the state Constitution or concurrent resolution, or on and after the third day prior to the day a bill must be reported from the house as established by concurrent resolution, no member shall speak more than three (3) minutes without the consent of the house. No member shall speak more than twice on the same question without leave of the house: PROVIDED, That the chair of the committee or the mover of the question may close debate if it is consistent with Rule 18 (Previous Question).

Rules of Debate

                                                                                                                            Rule 17. The rules for debate in the house are as follows:

                                                                                                                            (A) QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE. Any member may rise to a question of privilege and explain a personal matter, by leave of the speaker, but the member shall not discuss any pending question in such explanations.

(B) WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION, BILL, ETC. After a motion is stated by the speaker or a bill, memorial, resolution, petition, or remonstrance is read by the clerk, it shall be deemed to be in possession of the house, but may be withdrawn by consent of the house at any time before decision or amendment.

(C) READING OF A PAPER. When the reading of any paper is called for and is objected to by any member, it shall be determined by a vote of the house.

(D) DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS. Any materials of any nature distributed to the members' desks on the floor shall be subject to approval by the speaker and shall bear the name of at least one member granting permission for the distribution. This shall not apply to materials normally distributed by the chief clerk.

(E) ORDER OF QUESTIONS. All questions, whether in committee or in the house, shall be propounded in the order in which they are named except that in filling blanks, the largest sum and the longest time shall be put first.

(F) DIVISION OF POINTS OF DEBATE. Any member may call for a division of a question which shall be divided if it embraces subjects so distinct that one being taken away a substantive proposition shall remain for the decision of the house; but a motion to strike out and to insert shall not be divided. The rejection of a motion to strike out and to insert one proposition shall not prevent a motion to strike out and to insert a different proposition.

(G) DECORUM OF MEMBERS. While the speaker is putting the question, no member shall walk across or out of the house; nor when a member is speaking shall any member entertain private discourse or pass between the speaking member and the rostrum.

(H) REMARKS CONFINED. A member shall confine all remarks to the question under debate and avoid personalities. No member shall impugn the motive of any member's vote or argument.

(I) EXCEPTION TO WORDS SPOKEN IN DEBATE. If any member be called to order for words spoken in debate, the person calling the member to order shall repeat the words excepted to and they shall be taken down in writing at the clerk's table. No member shall be held in answer or be subject to the censure of the house for words spoken in debate if any other member has spoken before exception to them shall have been taken.

(J) TRANSGRESSION OF RULES - APPEAL. If any member, in speaking or otherwise, transgresses the rules of the house the speaker shall, or any member may, call the member to order, in which case the member so called to order shall immediately sit down unless permitted to explain; and the house shall, if appealed to, decide the case without debate; if there be no appeal, the decision of the chair shall prevail.

If the decision be in favor of the member called to order, the member shall be at liberty to proceed; if otherwise, and the case shall require it, the member shall be liable to the censure of the house.

Ending of Debate - Previous Question

                                                                                                                            Rule 18. The previous question may be ordered by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present on all recognized motions or amendments which are debatable.

                                                                                                                            The previous question is not debatable and cannot be amended.

                                                                                                                            The previous question shall be put in this form: "Representative __________ demands the previous question. As many as are in favor of ordering the previous question will say 'Aye'; as many as are opposed will say 'No'."

                                                                                                                            The results of the motion are as follows: If determined in the negative, the consideration goes on as if the motion had never been made; if decided in the affirmative it shall have the effect of cutting off all debate and bringing the house to a direct vote upon the motion or amendment on which it has been ordered: PROVIDED HOWEVER, That when a bill is on final passage or when the motion to postpone indefinitely is pending, one of the sponsors of the bill or the chair of the committee may have the privilege of closing debate after the previous question has been ordered.

                                                                                                                            If an adjournment is had after the previous question is ordered, the motion or proposition on which the previous question was ordered shall be put to the house immediately following the approval of the journal on the next working day, thus making the main question privileged over all other business, whether new or unfinished.

Voting

                                                                                                                            Rule 19. (A) PUTTING OF QUESTION. The speaker shall put the question in the following form: "The question before the house is (state the question). As many as are in favor say 'Aye'; and after the affirmative vote is expressed, "as many as are opposed say 'No'."

                                                                                                                            (B) ALL MEMBERS TO VOTE. Every member who was in the house when the question was put shall vote unless, for special reasons, excused by the house.

                                                                                                                            All motions to excuse a member shall be made before the house divides or before the call for yeas and nays is commenced; and any member requesting to be excused from voting may make a brief and verbal statement of the reasons for making such request, and the question shall then be taken without further debate.

                                                                                                                            Upon a division and count of the house on the question, only members at their desks within the bar of the house shall be counted.

                                                                                                                            (C) CHANGE OF VOTE. When the electric roll call machine is used, no member shall be allowed to vote or change a vote after the speaker has locked the roll call machine. When an oral roll call is taken, no member shall be allowed to vote or change a vote after the result has been announced.

                                                                                                                            (D) PRIVATE INTEREST. No member shall vote on any question which affects that member privately and particularly. A member who has a private interest in any bill or measure proposed or pending before the legislature shall disclose the fact to the house of which Higher Education & Workforce Education is a member, and shall not vote thereon. (Art. II § 30)

                                                                                                                            (E) INTERRUPTION OF ROLL CALL. Once begun, the roll call may not be interrupted. No member or other person shall visit or remain at the clerk's desk while the yeas and nays are being called.

                                                                                                                            (F) YEAS AND NAYS - RECORDED VOTES. Upon the final passage of any bill, the vote shall be taken by yeas and nays and shall be recorded by the electric voting system: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That an oral roll call shall be ordered when demanded by one-sixth (1/6) of the members present. (Art. II § 21)

The speaker may vote last when the yeas and nays are called.

When the vote is by electric voting machine or by oral roll call on any question, it shall be entered upon the journal of the house. A recorded vote may be compelled by one-sixth (1/6) of the members present. A request for a recorded vote must be made before the vote is commenced.

(G) TIE VOTE, QUESTION LOSES. In case of an equal division, the question shall be lost.

(H) DIVISION. If the speaker is in doubt, or if division is

called for by any member, the house shall divide.

Reconsideration

Rule 20. Notice of a motion for reconsideration on the final passage of bills shall be made on the day the vote to be reconsidered was taken and before the house has voted to transmit the bill to the senate.

Reconsideration of the votes on the final passage of bills must be taken on the next working day after such vote was taken: PROVIDED, That on and after the fifth day prior to the day of adjournment sine die of any session, as determined pursuant to Article II, Section 12 of the state Constitution, or concurrent resolution, or on and after the third day prior to the day a bill must be reported from the house as established by concurrent resolution, then reconsideration of votes on the final passage of bills must be taken on the same day as the original vote was taken.

A motion to reconsider an amendment may be made at any time the bill remains on second reading.

Any member who voted on the prevailing side may move for reconsideration or give notice thereof.

A motion to reconsider can be decided only once when decided in the negative.

When a motion to reconsider has been carried, its effect shall be to place the original question before the house in the exact position it occupied before it was voted upon.

Call of the House

Rule 21. One-sixth (1/6) of the members present may demand a call of the house at any time before the house has divided or the voting has commenced by yeas and nays.

(A) DOORS TO BE CLOSED. When call of the house has been ordered, the sergeant at arms shall close and lock the doors, and no member shall be allowed to leave the chamber: PROVIDED, That the rules committee shall be allowed to meet, upon request of the speaker, while the house stands at ease: AND PROVIDED FURTHER, That the speaker may permit members to use such portions of the fourth floor as may be properly secured.

(B) SERGEANT AT ARMS TO BRING IN THE ABSENTEES. The clerk shall immediately call a roll of the members and note the absentees, whose names shall be read and entered upon the journal in such manner as to show who are excused and who are absent without leave.

The clerk shall furnish the sergeant at arms with a list of those who are absent without leave, and the sergeant at arms shall proceed to bring in such absentees; but arrests of members for absence shall not be made unless ordered by a majority of the members present.

                                                                                                                            (C) HOUSE UNDER CALL. While the house is under a call, no business shall be transacted except to receive and act on the report of the sergeant at arms; and no other motion shall be in order except a motion to proceed with business under the call of the house, a motion to excuse absentees, or a motion to dispense with the call of the house. The motion to proceed with business under the call of the house and the motion to excuse absent members shall not be adopted unless a majority of the members elected vote in favor thereof. The motion to dispense with the call of the house may be adopted by a majority of the members present.

Appeal from Decision of Chair

                                                                                                                            Rule 22. The decision of the chair may be appealed from by any member, on which appeal no member shall speak more than once unless by leave of the house. In all cases of appeal, the question shall be: "Shall the decision of the chair stand as the judgment of the house?"

Standing Committees

                                                                                                                            Rule 23. The standing committees of the house and the number of members that shall serve on each committee shall be as follows:

Committee members shall be selected by each party's caucus. The majority party caucus shall select all committee chairs.

Duties of Committees

        Rule 24. House committees shall operate as follows:

        (A) NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING. The chief clerk shall make public the time, place and subjects to be discussed at committee meetings. All public hearings held by committees shall be scheduled at least five (5) days in advance and shall be given adequate publicity: PROVIDED, That when less than eight (8) days remain for action on a bill, the Speaker may authorize a reduction of the five-day notice period when required by the circumstances, including but not limited to the time remaining for action on the bill, the nature of the subject, and the number of prior hearings on the subject.

        (B) COMMITTEE QUORUM. A majority of any committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

        (C) SESSION MEETINGS. No committee shall sit while the house is in session without special leave of the speaker.

        (D) DUTIES OF STANDING COMMITTEES.

        (1) Only such bills as are included on the written notice of a committee meeting may be considered at that meeting except upon the vote of a majority of the entire membership of the committee to consider another bill.

        (2) A majority recommendation of a committee must be signed by a majority of the entire membership of the committee in a regularly called meeting before a bill, memorial, or resolution may be reported out: PROVIDED, That by motion under the eighth order of business, a majority of the members elected to the house may relieve a committee of a bill and place it on the second reading calendar.

        Majority recommendations of a committee can only be "do pass," "do pass as amended," or that "the substitute bill be substituted therefor and that the substitute bill do pass."

        (3) Members of the committee not concurring in the majority report may prepare a written minority report containing a recommendation of "do not pass" or "without recommendation," which shall be signed by those members of the committee subscribing thereto, and submitted with the majority report.

        (4) All committee reports shall be spread upon the journal. The journal of the house shall contain an exact copy of all committee reports, together with the names of the members signing such reports.

        (5) Every vote to report a bill out of committee shall be taken by the yeas and nays, and the names of the members voting for and against, as well as the names of members absent, shall be recorded on the committee report. Any member may call for a recorded vote, which shall include the names of absent members, on any substantive question before the committee. A copy of all recorded committee votes shall be kept by the chief clerk and shall be available for public inspection.

        (6) All bills having a direct appropriation shall be referred to the appropriate fiscal committee before their final passage. For purposes of this subsection, fiscal committee means the appropriations, capital budget, finance, and transportation committees.

        (7) No standing committee shall vote by secret written ballot on any issue.

        (8) During its consideration of or vote on any bill, resolution, or memorial, the deliberations of any standing committee of the house of representatives shall be open to the public.

        (9) A standing committee to which a bill was originally referred shall, prior to voting the bill out of committee, consider whether the bill authorizes rule-making powers or requires the exercise of rule-making powers and, if so, consider:

        (a) The nature of the new rule-making powers; and

        (b) To which agencies the new rule-making powers would be delegated and which agencies, if any, may have related rule-making powers.

Standing Committees - Expenses - Subpoena Power

        Rule 25. Regardless of whether the legislature is in session, members of the house may receive from moneys appropriated for the legislature, reimbursement for necessary travel expenses, and payments in lieu of subsistence and lodging for conducting official business of the house.

        The standing committees of the house may have the powers of subpoena, the power to administer oaths, and the power to issue commissions for the examination of witnesses in accordance with the provisions of chapter 44.16 RCW. Before a standing committee of the house may issue any process, the committee chairperson shall submit for approval of the executive rules committee a statement of purpose setting forth the name or names of those subject to process. The process shall not be issued prior to approval by the executive rules committee. The process shall be limited to the named individuals.

Vetoed Bills

        Rule 26. Veto messages of the governor shall be read in the house and entered upon the journal. It shall then be in order to proceed to reconsider the bill, refer it, lay it on the table, or postpone its consideration to a day certain.

        The merits of the bill may be debated before the vote is taken, but the vote on a vetoed bill cannot be reconsidered.

        In case of a bill containing several sections or items, one or more of which has been objected to by the governor, each section or item so objected to shall be voted upon separately by the house. Action by the house upon all vetoed bills shall be endorsed upon the bill and certified by the speaker.

        Vetoed bills originating in the house, which have not been passed notwithstanding the veto of the governor, shall remain in the custody of the officers of the house until the close of the term, after which they shall be filed with the secretary of state.

Suspension of Compensation

        Rule 27. (1) Any member of the house of representatives convicted and sentenced for any felony punishable by death or by imprisonment in a Washington state penal institution shall, as of the time of sentencing, be denied the legislative salary for future service and be denied per diem, compensation for expenses, office space facilities, and assistance. Any member convicted of a felony and sentenced therefor under any federal law or the law of any other state shall, as of the time of sentencing, be similarly denied such salary, per diem, expenses, facilities, and assistance if either (a) such crime would also constitute a crime punishable under the laws of Washington by death or by imprisonment in a state penal institution, or (b) the conduct resulting in the conviction and sentencing would also constitute a crime punishable under the laws of Washington by death or by imprisonment in a state penal institution.

        (2) At any time, the house may vote by a constitutional majority to restore the salary, per diem, expenses, facilities, and assistance denied a member under subsection (1). If the conviction of a member is reversed, then the salary, per diem, and expense amounts denied the member since sentencing shall be forthwith paid, and the member shall thereafter have the rights and privileges of other members.

Smoking

        Rule 28. Smoking of cigarettes, pipes, or cigars shall not be permitted at any public meeting of any committee of the house of representatives or within House facilities.

        "No smoking" signs shall be posted so as to give notice of this rule.

Parliamentary Rules

        Rule 29. The rules of parliamentary practice comprised in Reed's Parliamentary Rules shall govern all cases in which they are not inconsistent with the standing rules and orders of the house.

Standing Rules Amendment

        Rule 30. Any standing rule may be rescinded or changed by a majority vote of the members elected: PROVIDED, That the proposed change or changes be submitted at least one day in advance in writing to the members together with notice of the consideration thereof. Any standing rule may be suspended temporarily by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present except as provided in Rule 10.

Rules to Apply for Assembly

        Rule 31. The permanent house rules adopted at the beginning of the term are to govern all acts of the house during the course of the term unless amended or repealed.

Legislative Mailings

        Rule 32. The House of Representatives directs the house executive rules committee to adopt procedures and guidelines to ensure that all legislative mailings at public expense are for legitimate legislative purposes.

Liquor

        Rule 33. The House of Representatives shall strictly adhere to the liquor laws of the state of Washington, including provisions relating to banquet and special occasion permits. The proper permits must always be obtained before consumption of liquor in any house facility.

        Representative Kessler moved the adoption of the resolution.

        Representatives Kessler and Ericksen spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.

        HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4600 was adopted.

ELECTION OF THE SPEAKER

        Representative Wallace: "Thank you, Mr. Chief Clerk. Members and honored guests, it is a privilege to stand before you today to nominate as our Speaker of the House of Representatives, Representative Frank Chopp. I got to know Frank four years ago when we were in tough times with billions of dollars of deficit. You know in the time of providing leadership, leaders are visionary, leaders really bring out the best in others and when I look at this body, spirited and diverse body of representatives, leaders in our own right, Representative Chopp has worked diligently over the last number of years to bring out the best in each of us and to have each of us work in the areas of our expertise and to serve the State of Washington. Leadership is difficult in hard times. And we have seen Speaker Chopp work to listen to members during those difficult times and to respond and to hear what members were saying. In our caucus, I feel very proud to watch the leadership of this man, who has not only listened but has responded to make us an even stronger body. So it is with honor that I nominate Frank Chopp as our Speaker of the House of Representatives. Thank you."

        Representative Priest: "Thank you, Mr. Chief Clerk and distinguished members of the House of Representatives and distinguished guests. On this eighth day of January, as we begin our sixtieth legislative session, I am very honored today, in fact to nominate Richard DeBolt as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Richard has always emphasized honesty when we have faced serious political times. Higher Education & Workforce Education has used partisan arguments in caucus riffs and has overcome those arguments within our own districts. His positive approach to leadership pulls people together while allowing us the freedom for our beliefs. I am here to tell all of you today, and especially incoming freshmen, that this is an exciting time in the Legislature. We need a leader like Richard, I believe, who hears the values of the people of our State. Richard will always be an advocate for balanced responsive government that the people can trust in doing their business in their best interests. Higher Education & Workforce Education will remind us that the quality of our service, not the quantity of the bills we consider will determine how well we have served the citizens of Washington State. As a legislator who grew up on the eastside of the State in Brewster and now is honored to represent the 30^th District on the westside of our State, I believe Richard is the leader we need to instill for all voters, for all of our citizens, voter trust in our state government and create the same opportunities for future generations that we all enjoy today. For these reasons and others, I confident in the nomination of Richard DeBolt as our House Speaker. It is my hope that we take a vote for Speaker that will stand as one of the most significant decisions that in fact we make this year."

POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

        Representative DeBolt: "Thank you, Mr. Chief Clerk. It is with great respect to the Speaker of the House, Frank Chopp and to this body, that I would withdraw me name from nomination."

MOTION

        Representative Kessler moved that the nominations for the Office of Speaker of the House of Representatives be closed. The motion was carried.

        Representative Kessler moved that Representative Frank Chopp be elected to the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives. The motion was carried.

        Representative Wallace escorted Speaker Frank Chopp to the Rostrum.

OATH OF OFFICE

        Justice Johnson administered the Oath of Office to Speaker Chopp.

        Chief Clerk Nafziger congratulated and turned the gavel over to the Speaker.

SPEAKER'S REMARKS

        Speaker Chopp: "Welcome back to the House! Thank you for the honor to serve as your speaker, once again. This is a time for many of us, to remember where we came from and how we got here.

In that spirit, I'd like to recognize the leader in my house, my wife, Nancy Long.

        We're here in this House to do the people's business. That's why we need to work together across party lines. So let's start by giving a warm recognition of Republican Leader, Richard DeBolt.

        Let's recognize our Majority Leader Lynn Kessler.

        And let's hear it for Speaker Pro Tem John Lovick.

        These past two sessions, by Working Together for One Washington, we accomplished a great deal. To address the challenges of our times, we figured out ways to bring people together:

        •      from eastern, central, and western Washington

        •      from urban, suburban, and rural districts

        •      from business and labor

        •      from farmers and environmentalists

        Last year, newspapers called it a "session of breakthroughs"

and even a "59-day miracle" — because we got a lot done, and we got done a day early. We were also successful because we focused

on the kitchen table issues that concern everyone, like schools, health care, and jobs. And so as we begin this session in this House,

let us be mindful of the households back home.

        Let me give you three examples. Let's start with education,

which my mom and dad always said is the best way up and out of poverty. Let me tell you about Michelle. Daughter of farm workers,

She's young, married, and has a young child. And dreams of becoming a nurse. She and her husband have worked odd jobs to make ends meet. But since they made just over the limit for state and federal financial aid programs, she couldn't find the resources to get a better education. Until last year, when this legislature started "Opportunity Grants" to help pay for tuition, child care, and other expenses. Thanks to you and an Opportunity Grant, Michele, a first generation college student, will soon be attending the nursing program at her local Community College. She is just one of many examples of hope that Opportunity Grants have provided in only its first three months.

        What we are doing is connecting the dots:

                An aspiring student with a career goal ---

                A degree program to learn the skills ---

                And a real job in the real world.

This is a huge win / win — for the individual worker to get a great job — and for the business to get a skilled worker.

        We have made progress in education, but we have much more work to do this session. We need to get serious about early learning, so that kids Thrive by Five. We need to support basic education so that funding is achieved for all-day kindergarten and smaller class sizes.

        We need to reform our math curriculum so that it actually adds up. Most important of all, we need to keep in mind the constitutional oath we just took — to support basic education. Let me tell you about Lori Baron, and her family. Mother of three of her own children, who are now grown and out on their own. She and her husband have also adopted 11 orphans from around the world,

from Ethiopia, Guatemala, and Russia. Thank God for people like Lori, who take care of orphans. Then, this past November, Lori was diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer. At the time, the Barons were without health insurance.

        As a result there was not much our medical system was willing to do for her. Medical bills have piled up. The Barons, who have lived a modest life, are on the verge of losing what they have. As Lori struggles through chemotherapy and multiple surgeries, the family is struggling to make ends meet.

        Thanks to the action of this Legislature, when we expanded care for kids two years ago — and made a promise to make sure that all kids in this Washington have health care by 2010 — Lori's kids will be covered with health care. But what about Mom? People, including members of this body, are holding fund-raisers to help pay her medical bills. In this wealthiest nation on earth, you shouldn't have to hold a fund-raiser to pay for your illness.

        What is great about America is that it is a beacon of hope and opportunity. What isn't so great is when many Americans get seriously ill, and slide into the despair of debt and bankruptcy. That is morally wrong and we must change that.

        Let me tell you about Harold Cochran. On my most recent visit to eastern Washington, I met with Harold, along with several other farmers whose families have farmed wheat for generations. Harold told me that he greatly appreciated what the Legislature had done the past two years to help farmers. Higher Education & Workforce Education said it was the best legislative sessions for agriculture in decades.

        Also there that day, was Pat McConnell, a 4^th generation family farmer of 5,000 acres. Higher Education & Workforce Education hopes to pass his farm down to his kids,

but with the price of wheat terribly low, he's telling his kids to look into other careers. As much as he loves farming, Higher Education & Workforce Education doesn't want his kids to go broke growing wheat. So he's looking into rotating in canola and mustard, for bio-diesel, provided that the numbers work.

        To get the numbers to work, the farmers need local processors and a steady market.

        So let's connect the dots. With our Energy Freedom Fund, that we created last year, let's build the processing plants and a long term market at a decent price for the crop. That is why I propose that by 2015, every diesel vehicle in the public fleets — ferries, buses, and other conveyances — run on bio-fuel grown right here in our state,

through long term contracts with our own farmers.

        Imagine the $250 million that the public pays for diesel fuel every year staying right here in Washington state. This would be great for the farmer trying to survive and great for a cleaner environment. It's great for Cougars and for Huskies. It would be a tremendous win / win for One Washington.

        So in that spirit of working together, I'd like to conclude, by asking the brand new members of our House to please stand. You've all worked very hard to join this House. The quality of your talent and real world experience is very, very impressive. There will be plenty of time for you to be cut down to size by the biting wit of your fellow legislators, but for now, let us all join in a thunderous welcome to our new members.

        You're now part of One Washington. Welcome aboard. Let's get to work."

POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

        Representative DeBolt: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have to say, Mr. Speaker, congratulations. That was one of the most animated and enthusiastic speeches I have seen from you. I'm looking forward to the session to see more of those. That is worthwhile. I also want to thank your family. You know, Mr. Speaker, you have been committed to your family since you came to this institution and the passion you bring for your family is appreciated by all of us because the passion you give to them is the passion that we all share. We appreciate that your family lets you do this.

        Mr. Speaker, what will this session bring for us? For you it brings a super majority, a majority that has the ability to move any legislation, move any bill, move anything that you need to drive your agenda forward. As a leader of the whole state, we know it is important though that you will stop and listen to the minority voice. To give us a chance to have input into the process. And if you don't agree you will always give us the opportunity to speak and we thank you for that. You have always been fair handed with the gavel and have given us the opportunity to get our opinions and points out.

        We have many common goals that we have shared over the years. Sometimes for the new members, you don't always hear in the media, 85% of the bills go out of here unanimously, with bi-partisan support and go very well. But occasionally you will have those sticking points where we will disagree but the common goals this session I think I heard are:

        •      education and working hard to fund education first and to make sure our children are our priority

        •      health - to lower health care cost for all the families in Washington State

        •      public safety – to make sure we have the opportunity to keep our families safe.

        Today, I am here on behalf of One Washington to tell you we will do everything we can to make sure One Washington is represented and that we all work together with you, Mr. Speaker as one body and as one House. Thank you."

ELECTION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE

        Representative Dunshee: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I place in nomination the name of John Lovick for Speaker Pro Tempore. As I thought about my seatmate who I have worked with for a few years now, I thought about values. Roosevelt spoke of the four freedoms but there are really four values which I want to talk to you about with John Lovick. Hopefully as you hear of those values you will vote for him. I would suspect Higher Education & Workforce Education has the votes and generally when you have the votes you're not supposed to speak but this is a great opportunity.

        The first value is work. Now John doesn't tell you much about his life; Higher Education & Workforce Education is a pretty reserved guy. But I want to tell you about work. When Higher Education & Workforce Education was a child, in the 1950s, his mother and grandmother, who you will meet, would put him at one end of the row of cotton and then they pick and chop down the way and come back and give him a little water. Higher Education & Workforce Education would be sitting there playing with his little gavel and rostrum. In that world, that's how Higher Education & Workforce Education learned work – work as a value.

        Family – if you have ever talked to John on the phone, you are invariably interrupted by somebody calling in - an aunt or uncle, a nephew, a cousin - who wants to talk to him. And Higher Education & Workforce Education incessantly talks to them - believe me, I've driven all the way to Olympia in which the only thing I said was "okay, John it's time to get off the Freeway" because Higher Education & Workforce Education was on the phone. Higher Education & Workforce Education greatly values his family. You will meet family who have come from Louisiana to be here, to be part of his world.

        Community – John values community to the point that half way through the campaign in our district, Higher Education & Workforce Education had been organizing a high school reunion in Louisiana. Higher Education & Workforce Education took off in the middle of the campaign for a week. This gave his opponent a leg up for that week but Higher Education & Workforce Education made up for it by of course applying work.

        The last one is fairness – the value that applies here. Imagine a black man growing up in Louisiana in the 1950s. How do you get to justice? You apply fairness. How do you get to equality? You apply grace. It is only through the application of fairness and grace that we get to equality. And except for me, John will treat you all with the greatest fairness of any Speaker Pro Tem that you will ever experience.

        John has these four values – work, family, community and fairness. And for those reasons, I urge your support of John Lovick for Speaker Pro Tempore.

        Thank you, Mr. Speaker."

MOTIONS

        Representative Kessler moved that the nominations for the Office of Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives be closed. The motion was carried.

        Representative Kessler moved that Representative John Lovick be elected to the position of Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives. The motion was carried.

        Representative Dunshee escorted Speaker Pro Tempore John Lovick to the Rostrum.

OATH OF OFFICE

        Justice Johnson administered the Oath of Office to Speaker Pro Tempore Lovick.

SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE'S REMARKS

        Speaker Pro Tempore Lovick: "I'd like to introduce Cathy & Hazel Gershowitz. Hazel's husband was my commander when I was in the Coast Guard. If you ever think about mentoring someone and not knowing if it is going to work, ask me – I can tell you the things they did for me in my young life when I was in the Coast Guard.

        This is my mom, Dorothy and she is from Houston Texas. I want to thank her and my grandmother Elsie. I want to say to both of you, I know you paid a tremendous price for the privileges I enjoy today. All that I am in my life and anything that I will ever be is because of you. I give all the glory in my life to God and then to you. Thank you.

        I would like to introduce my lovely wife, Karen. Talk about somebody being everything in your life that you need – she is all I ever want and need in my life. Thank you very much for being here.

        Finally, I would like to introduce Chief Will Bachofner. Many years ago, I wanted to be police officer but unfortunately the State Patrol had laws that prohibited certain people from joining the department. The first thing, Chief Bachofner did was changed the hiring practices of the department. Higher Education & Workforce Education has been a life long friend of mine since Higher Education & Workforce Education retired many years ago. I try to talk with him every day. I want to thank you, sir, for giving me a career and for opening doors for so many people in this world. You are a tremendous man and I love you very much.

        I want to thank my seatmate, Representative Hans Dunshee. I have to remind you that I only brought one handkerchief. I have just about used it up. Thank you.

        I wanted to introduce my family and friends first so you can see that my life is about who and what has influenced me. These wonderful people have had the greatest influence on my life. And to remind all of us that this place is not about us. It’s about our loved ones and all the people back home in Mill Creek, Port Angeles, Spokane and the rest of our great state. Sometimes that gets lost in the struggle to win battles on this floor. But winning and losing isn't the point. Debating ideas is only a way to get to the goals we share.

        We all want the same things for our families and neighbors:

        •      Good jobs with benefits;

        •      Roads and highways that are not clogged with traffic; and

        •      Safe schools that give every child a shot at the American Dream.

        We just have different ideas about how to achieve those goals. Those differences aren’t a weakness. They are our strength. Every time I talk to someone, I learn something. I've learned from every lawmaker, Democrat or Republican, that I've had the chance to meet. Those talks make our ideas better, our laws stronger. And our state more prosperous.

        So it’s important that we keep that sense of goodwill and mutual respect. We need it. Our citizens demand it. We're here because we're passionate about ideas. But we have to guard against letting that passion tear down the bonds of friendship and civility.

        We lost a great American recently, President Gerald R. Ford. President Ford was a Navy war hero who looked past party labels and extended his hand to a Democratic Congress to work together and get things done for the people of America. President Ford would tell us to debate but if we are justified in debate be dignified. He would also tell us to Be Brief, Be Right and Be Gone. I respect and appreciate that. I join every citizen in mourning the passing of this great man.

        Our families, friends and neighbors placed their faith in us. It’s up to us to show them – that their faith is well placed. Our job is to move our state forward. To do that job we need all 98 lawmakers rowing those in the same direction, for those citizens we serve here in the People's House.

        So I want to thank all of you, not only for listening to me today,

not only for giving me the honor of serving as Speaker Pro Tem, but more importantly thank you for your service, thank you for your friendship, and thank you for the sacrifices you're making in your lives to improve the lives of the citizens we serve. I have faith that together we will accomplish a lot this session.

        Congratulations and great thanks to all of you.

        Oh one more thing — Go Seahawks!"

ELECTION OF THE CHIEF CLERK

        Representative Kenney: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is with great honor that I rise to nominate Rich Nafziger as Chief Clerk of the House.

        Rich has been chief Clerk of the House since 2003. Prior to that Higher Education & Workforce Education worked as an economist in private, public and nonprofit sectors. Higher Education & Workforce Education has applied his knowledge and experience as Director of Workforce Education for the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges, Policy Advisor to Governor Locke for Labor and Higher Education, Special Assistant to Governor Gardner for Rural Development as well as other positions.

        Higher Education & Workforce Education currently serves as an elected member of the Olympia School Board. Higher Education & Workforce Education is on the board of the Digital Learning Commons and the Thurston County Regional Planning Council.

        His committee to education K-12, workforce training, higher education and families is second to none. Leaders are those who seek a better tomorrow for students, workers and families. They make it happen. Rich Nafziger has done that.

        Rich has accomplished much as Chief Clerk. Higher Education & Workforce Education has worked with legislators and staff in bringing performance management to the House. Higher Education & Workforce Education developed a biennial member and employee satisfaction survey to improve management and efficiency of the House.

        Higher Education & Workforce Education believes strongly that the House should treat every member of both parties fairly and confidentially, that the House should be managed on a bi-partisan basis. Higher Education & Workforce Education response to member requests in a timely fashion. Higher Education & Workforce Education makes sure that the House maintains a reasonable and prudent budget.

        Rich's personal beliefs also add to his ability to lead. Higher Education & Workforce Education believes that we all share a common humanity, the diversity is built on respect and appreciation for differences, that we have all been placed on earth to lift ourselves and one another to "higher ground". And that we must learn to use power with care and avoid harming or hindering the rights of others.

        Ladies and Gentlemen, of the House I urge your support of Rich Nafziger as Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives."

        Representative Campbell: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to say a few words in support of our Chief Clerk.

        Mr. Speaker, after being here for a few terms, I have had an opportunity to see quite a few Chief Clerks come and go. That position is one of those silent powers behind the throne, Mr. Speaker -- nothing personal. We all look to the Speaker, the Speaker Pro Temp and other leadership to understand our positions and work in the public. But what goes on behind the scene between us -- like the many conflicts that arise, the problems that have to be solve -- are not often seen.

        I am proud to say that every time I've been to the Chief Clerk's Office, it's been a very comfortable experience, very straight forward and compassionate. I have never worked with a man that has been so diligent and so earnest in wanting to do something positive for us, this great institution and the people of the State of Washington. In these early days, Mr. Speaker, as we get here in Olympia, there is always this jubilation and excitement but as the days wear on and we wear down, tempers tend to get a little frayed and we get a little excited. There always has to be someone who centers this institution and that rock is Rich Nafziger.

        Rich, I thank you very much for your great work. I look forward to working with you. It is comforting to know that someone is there to protect this institution, frankly sometimes from ourselves.

        Thank you, Mr. Speaker."

MOTIONS

        Representative Kessler moved that the nominations for the Office of Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives be closed. The motion was carried.

        Representative Kessler moved that Richard Nafziger be elected to the position of Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives. The motion was carried.

        Representatives Kenney and Campbell escorted Chief Clerk Richard Nafziger to the Rostrum.

OATH OF OFFICE

        Justice Johnson administered the Oath of Office to Chief Clerk Nafziger.

CHIEF CLERK'S REMARKS

        Chief Clerk Nafziger: "Thank you, Justice Johnson. Representatives Kenney and Campbell, I appreciate very much your kind remarks.

        I am truly honored to be here.

        I am excited that I am able share this moment with my wife Kristin.

        I want to thank both the staff and the members of this great house for their hard work and for sharing the special experience of making Washington history.

        In particular, I would like to thank my good friend, Deputy Chief Clerk Bill Wegeleben for being here today despite the tragedy that has struck his family. Bill is the most able and dedicated public servant I have ever had the honor to work with.

        Thank you very much for entrusting me with the administration of this institution and for your devotion to the practice of democracy."

        Speaker Chopp thanked Justice Johnson and called upon Representatives Hurst and Priest to escort the Justice from the Chamber.

RESOLUTION

        HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-4601, by Representatives Kessler and Ericksen

        BE IT RESOLVED, That the Speaker of the House of Representatives appoint a committee of four members of the House of Representatives to notify the Senate that the House of Representatives is now organized and ready to conduct business.

        Representative Kessler moved the adoption of the resolution.

        Representatives Kessler and Ericksen spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.

        HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4601 was adopted.

        The Speaker appointed Representatives Barlow, Hailey, McDonald and Pedersen to notify the Senate that the House was organized and ready to do business.

INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

HB 1000 by Representatives Kessler, Kagi, Wallace, Moeller, B. Sullivan, Wood, Warnick and Ormsby

        AN ACT Relating to adding porphyria to the list of disabilities for special parking privileges; amending RCW 46.16.381; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

        Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 1001 by Representatives Lovick, Priest, McCoy, Pearson, Kirby, Ross, Hunt, Skinner, Simpson, Newhouse, O'Brien, Armstrong, Ericks, Moeller, Miloscia, Grant, Sells, Green, Eickmeyer, Takko, Kelley, B. Sullivan, Hudgins, Cody, Haigh, Morrell, Chase, Ormsby, Kessler, Blake, Conway, Chandler, P. Sullivan, McDonald, Rodne, Haler, Jarrett, Roach, Walsh, Kristiansen, Wallace, McDermott, Condotta, Van De Wege, Dunshee, McCune, Kenney, Schual-Berke, Hinkle, Bailey, Lantz, Warnick, Upthegrove, Alexander, Campbell and Rolfes

        AN ACT Relating to auto theft; amending RCW 9A.56.030, 9A.56.040, 9A.56.150, 9A.56.160, 9.94A.734, 13.40.0357, 13.40.038, 13.40.210, and 9A.56.096; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.525; adding a new section to chapter 13.40 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 9.94A RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.22 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 46 RCW; creating new sections; and prescribing penalties.

        Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Prep.

HB 1002 by Representatives O'Brien, Orcutt, Kessler, Condotta, McIntire, Sommers, Kenney, McDonald, Haler, Simpson, Wallace and Warnick

        AN ACT Relating to the sales and use taxation of vessels; amending RCW 88.02.030; adding a new section to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

        Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 1003 by Representatives Darneille, Cody, Schual-Berke, Dickerson, Moeller, Flannigan and Kenney

        AN ACT Relating to sexually transmitted infections in correctional facilities; adding a new section to chapter 72.09 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date.

        Referred to Committee on Health Care.

HB 1004 by Representatives Darneille, Lantz, Williams, Flannigan, Ericks, Kagi, Hudgins, Appleton, Roberts, Moeller, McDermott, Wood, Santos, Schual-Berke, Ormsby and Upthegrove

        AN ACT Relating to interest on legal financial obligations; amending RCW 10.82.090; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

        Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1005 by Representatives Kessler, Ericks and B. Sullivan

        AN ACT Relating to rates for the rental of county equipment; and amending RCW 36.33A.040.

        Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 1006 by Representatives Moeller and B. Sullivan

        AN ACT Relating to a feasibility study for electronic filing of disclosure reports; and creating a new section.

        Referred to Committee on State Gov & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1007 by Representatives Moeller, Hudgins, Dickerson and Kenney

        AN ACT Relating to the definition of "at-risk youth"; and amending RCW 13.32A.030.

        Referred to Committee on Early Learning/Children Services.

HB 1009 by Representatives Moeller, Wallace, Linville, Wood and Dickerson

        AN ACT Relating to establishing work groups to periodically review and update the child support schedule; amending RCW 26.09.173, 26.10.195, 26.18.210, and 26.19.025; adding a new section to chapter 26.19 RCW; creating new sections; and providing an expiration date.

        Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1010 by Representatives Moeller, Hudgins, Appleton, Morrell, Kenney, Dickerson, B. Sullivan and Warnick

        AN ACT Relating to notification of parents, guardians, and custodians when a juvenile is taken into custody by law enforcement; and adding a new section to chapter 13.40 RCW.

        Referred to Committee on Human Services.

HB 1011 by Representative Moeller

        AN ACT Relating to alien firearm licenses; amending RCW 9.41.070 and 9.41.097; adding a new section to chapter 9.41 RCW; repealing RCW 9.41.170; prescribing penalties; and declaring an emergency.

        Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1012 by Representatives Moeller, Morrell, Barlow and Warnick

        AN ACT Relating to an annual sales and use tax holiday; amending RCW 82.12.040; adding a new section to chapter 82.08 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW.

        Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 1013 by Representatives Moeller, Conway, Kenney and Ormsby

        AN ACT Relating to requiring professionals working in the building trades to wear and visibly display licenses and certificates; amending RCW 19.27.050, 18.106.170, 19.28.251, and 70.87.120; adding a new section to chapter 19.28 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 70.87 RCW; and creating a new section.

        Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 1014 by Representatives Moeller, Darneille, Roberts and Ormsby

        AN ACT Relating to safe storage of firearms; amending RCW 9A.36.050; adding a new section to chapter 9.41 RCW; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.

        Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1015 by Representatives Haler, Green and Moeller

        AN ACT Relating to increasing penalties for falsifying hours of service for commercial motor vehicles; adding a new section to chapter 46.32 RCW; and prescribing penalties.

        Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 1016 by Representatives Haler, Green, Takko, Appleton, Conway, Morrell, P. Sullivan, McDonald, Haigh, Simpson, Dunn, Dickerson, Walsh, Roberts, Wallace, Moeller, Linville, B. Sullivan, Springer, Wood, Kenney, Williams, Hinkle, Warnick and Campbell

        AN ACT Relating to tax credits for hiring individuals with developmental disabilities; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

        Referred to Committee on Human Services.

HB 1017 by Representatives Haler, Green, Takko, Appleton, Morrell, P. Sullivan, McDonald, Haigh, Dunn, Simpson, Linville, B. Sullivan, Wood, Hinkle and Ormsby

        AN ACT Relating to tax credits for contributions to low-income housing efforts; and adding a new chapter to Title 82 RCW.

        Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 1018 by Representatives Orcutt, Haigh, Haler, Takko, Pearson, Strow, Schindler, McCune, Blake, Chandler, Moeller and Seaquist

        AN ACT Relating to the time limit for state officials to solicit or accept contributions; reenacting and amending RCW 42.17.710; and declaring an emergency.

        Referred to Committee on State Gov & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1019 by Representatives Anderson, Chandler, McDonald, Rodne, Haler, Roach, Buri, Ericksen, Bailey, Alexander and Pearson

        AN ACT Relating to prioritizing basic education expenditures within the state appropriations process; amending RCW 28A.150.380; adding new sections to chapter 44.04 RCW; and providing a contingent effective date.

        Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1020 by Representatives Appleton, Miloscia, Dickerson, Hasegawa, Green, Seaquist, Morrell, Conway, Darneille, McCoy, Chase, Roberts, Haigh, Sells, Dunshee, Hunt, Flannigan, Ormsby, McDermott, Schual-Berke, McIntire, Wallace, Moeller, Goodman, Lantz, Campbell and Rolfes

        AN ACT Relating to small loans; amending RCW 31.45.010, 31.45.073, 31.45.084, and 31.45.088; creating new sections; and prescribing penalties.

        Referred to Committee on Insurance, Financial Service & Consumer Protection.

HB 1021 by Representatives Appleton, Miloscia, Dickerson, Hasegawa, Morrell, Green, Seaquist, Darneille, Conway, McCoy, Chase, Roberts, Haigh, Sells, Dunshee, Hunt, Flannigan, Ormsby, McDermott, Schual-Berke, McIntire, Wallace, Moeller, Goodman, Lantz, Campbell and Rolfes

        AN ACT Relating to small loans; amending RCW 31.45.073, 31.45.084, 31.45.088, and 31.45.210; creating new sections; and prescribing penalties.

        Referred to Committee on Insurance, Financial Service & Consumer Protection.

HB 1022 by Representatives Campbell, Hinkle, O'Brien, Moeller, Morrell, Haler, Linville, B. Sullivan and Warnick

        AN ACT Relating to creating a consumer or advocate-run mental health service delivery system; amending RCW 71.24.015, 71.24.025, and 71.24.300; making an appropriation; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

        Referred to Committee on Health Care.

HB 1023 by Representatives Miloscia, Strow, O'Brien and Moeller

        AN ACT Relating to the DNA identification system; and amending RCW 43.43.753, 43.43.754, 43.43.7541, and 43.43.756.

        Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Prep.

HB 1024 by Representatives Hunter, Priest, Kessler, B. Sullivan, Dickerson, Jarrett, Hasegawa, Campbell, Rodne, Rolfes, McDermott, McIntire, Chase, Green, Hudgins, Upthegrove, Quall, Conway, Clibborn, Sommers, Morrell, Sells, Kenney, Haigh, Cody, Hunt, Lantz, McCoy, Appleton, Pettigrew, Schual-Berke, Roberts, Fromhold, Takko, Simpson, P. Sullivan, Lovick, Flannigan, Moeller, Miloscia, Williams, Blake, O'Brien, Linville, Wood, Goodman, Seaquist, Springer, Ericks, Kagi, Darneille, Dunshee, Strow, Pedersen, Eickmeyer, McCune and Ormsby; by request of Department of Ecology

        AN ACT Relating to phasing out the use of polybrominated diphenyl ethers; adding a new chapter to Title 70 RCW; and prescribing penalties.

        Referred to Committee on Env Health Select Com.

HB 1026 by Representatives Williams, Jarrett, Moeller, Dickerson, Appleton, Darneille, Hunter, Hunt, Pettigrew, Hasegawa, Cody, Flannigan, Pedersen, McIntire, Kenney, Simpson, Roberts, McDermott, Clibborn, Eddy, Santos and Schual-Berke

        AN ACT Relating to the sale of firearms at gun shows and events; amending RCW 9.41.010; adding a new section to chapter 9.41 RCW; and prescribing penalties.

        Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1027 by Representatives Strow, Kirby, Morrell, Rodne, Haler, Moeller, Kelley and Chase; by request of Department of Financial Institutions

        AN ACT Relating to adding enforcement provisions regarding fraud, deception, and unlicensed internet lending to the chapter governing check cashers and sellers; and adding a new section to chapter 31.45 RCW.

        Referred to Committee on Insurance, Financial Service & Consumer Protection.

HB 1028 by Representatives B. Sullivan, Linville, Chase and Miloscia

        AN ACT Relating to establishing a state report card for education; amending RCW 28A.655.061, 28A.655.065, 28A.655.063, and 28A.155.045; adding a new section to chapter 28A.655 RCW; and creating a new section.

        Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 1029 by Representatives B. Sullivan, Linville and Morris

        AN ACT Relating to defining E85 motor fuel; and amending RCW 19.112.010, 19.112.120, 82.04.4334, and 82.08.955.

        Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1030 by Representatives Takko, Lovick, Simpson, Haler, Blake, Campbell, Ross, Skinner, Newhouse, Conway, Morrell, Chandler, McDonald, Rodne, Kristiansen, Wallace, Moeller, Van De Wege, McCune, Williams, Bailey, Warnick, Upthegrove, Alexander and Pearson

        AN ACT Relating to the penalty for attempting to elude a police vehicle; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.533; adding a new section to chapter 9.94A RCW; and prescribing penalties.

        Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Prep.

HB 1031 by Representatives Morris, Hudgins, Moeller, Linville, B. Sullivan and Chase

        AN ACT Relating to electronic communication devices; adding new sections to chapter 9.73 RCW; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.

        Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1032 by Representatives Morris, Hudgins, Anderson, Wallace, Moeller, B. Sullivan and Chase

        AN ACT Relating to creating a sustainable energy trust; reenacting and amending RCW 43.79A.040; and adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW.

        Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1033 by Representatives Morris, Hudgins, Anderson, Morrell, Haler, Wallace, Linville, B. Sullivan and Kenney

        AN ACT Relating to research in the science and technology fields; adding a new chapter to Title 28B RCW; and creating a new section.

        Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

HB 1034 by Representatives Morris, Hudgins, Wallace, Moeller, Linville, B. Sullivan, Chase and Ormsby

        AN ACT Relating to paying utility bills electronically; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35.67 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35.92 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.94 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 54.16 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 57.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 80.28 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 80.36 RCW.

        Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1035 by Representatives Morris, Hudgins, Eickmeyer, Linville and B. Sullivan

        AN ACT Relating to anaerobic digestion power; and adding a new section to chapter 19.29A RCW.

        Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1036 by Representatives Morris, Hudgins, Morrell, Linville, B. Sullivan and Goodman

        AN ACT Relating to the purchasing of renewable energy by public entities; and adding a new section to chapter 19.29A RCW.

        Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1037 by Representatives Morris, Hudgins, Moeller and B. Sullivan

        AN ACT Relating to siting electrical transmission under the energy facility site evaluation council; amending RCW 80.50.060; and reenacting and amending RCW 80.50.020.

        Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1038 by Representatives Morris, Hudgins, Anderson, Moeller and B. Sullivan

        AN ACT Relating to developing regional compacts for siting electric transmission lines; adding a new section to chapter 80.50 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date.

        Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1039 by Representatives B. Sullivan, Kenney and Chase

        AN ACT Relating to allowing the department of ecology to issue written opinions for a portion of a facility under the model toxics control act; and amending RCW 70.105D.020 and 70.105D.030.

        Referred to Committee on Env Health Select Com.

HB 1040 by Representative B. Sullivan

        AN ACT Relating to specialized forest products; and amending RCW 76.48.020, 76.48.060, 76.48.070, 76.48.110, and 76.48.030.

        Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 1041 by Representatives Pedersen, Rodne, Haler, Moeller and Lantz

        AN ACT Relating to plurality voting for directors; amending RCW 23B.08.030, 23B.08.050, 23B.08.070, 23B.08.100, and 23B.10.200; adding a new section to chapter 23B.10 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 23B.07 RCW.

        Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1042 by Representatives Rodne, Pedersen, Moeller and Lantz

        AN ACT Relating to business transactions; and amending RCW 23B.19.040.

        Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1043 by Representatives O'Brien, Miloscia, Dunn, Morrell, Simpson, Roberts, B. Sullivan, Chase and Ormsby

        AN ACT Relating to the cancellation of delinquent personal property taxes on mobile and manufactured homes; amending RCW 84.56.240; and providing an effective date.

        Referred to Committee on Housing.

HB 1044 by Representatives Fromhold, Conway, Sommers and Moeller; by request of Office of the State Actuary

        AN ACT Relating to the process for adopting contribution rates for the actuarial funding of the state retirement systems; amending RCW 41.45.030, 41.45.060, 41.45.0604, 41.45.061, 41.45.0631, and 41.45.110; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

        Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1045 by Representatives B. Sullivan, McCoy, Eickmeyer and Kretz

        AN ACT Relating to maintaining deductions from proceeds of transactions authorized on state lands as determined by the board of natural resources; and amending RCW 79.64.040.

        Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 1046 by Representatives Takko, Campbell, Lovick, O'Brien, Pettigrew, Springer, Blake, Morrell, Dunn and Moeller

        AN ACT Relating to proof of financial responsibility or motor vehicle liability insurance; and amending RCW 46.16.212, 46.16.210, and 46.30.040.

        Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 1047 by Representatives Williams and Blake

        AN ACT Relating to alcohol content in food products and confections; amending RCW 66.12.160 and 69.04.240; and reenacting and amending RCW 66.04.010.

        Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 1048 by Representatives O'Brien, Springer, Dunn, Sells, Ericks, Appleton, Morrell, P. Sullivan, Simpson, Roberts, Moeller, Chase, Miloscia and Ormsby

        AN ACT Relating to making an appropriation to the mobile home park relocation fund; and making an appropriation.

        Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1049 by Representatives Fromhold, Orcutt, Moeller, Wallace, Dunn and B. Sullivan

        AN ACT Relating to the Vancouver national historic reserve; adding new sections to chapter 27.34 RCW; and creating a new section.

        Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 1050 by Representatives Upthegrove, Quall, Kagi, Pedersen, Morrell, Kenney, P. Sullivan, Jarrett, Simpson, Wallace, Cody, McDermott, Linville, Moeller, Morris, Springer, Wood, Santos, Schual-Berke, Williams and Ormsby

        AN ACT Relating to allowing certain students with disabilities to participate in graduation ceremonies; adding a new section to chapter 28A.155 RCW; and creating new sections.

        Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 1051 by Representatives Upthegrove, Kagi, P. Sullivan, Haigh, Simpson, Moeller, Green, Santos, Kenney, Williams, Hunter and Miloscia

        AN ACT Relating to high school completion programs; amending RCW 28B.50.535, 28A.230.120, 28A.655.061, 28B.15.520, and 28B.15.067; adding a new section to chapter 28B.50 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.600 RCW; and creating a new section.

        Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 1052 by Representatives Upthegrove, Hudgins, Pedersen, P. Sullivan, Wallace and Morris

        AN ACT Relating to modifying the legislative youth advisory council; amending RCW 28A.300.801; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.

        Referred to Committee on State Gov & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1053 by Representatives Hudgins, Morrell, Simpson, Dickerson, Moeller, B. Sullivan, Goodman, Morris, Dunshee, Chase and Ormsby

        AN ACT Relating to increasing the availability of alternative fuels at retail fuel stations; and amending RCW 19.120.080.

        Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 1054 by Representatives Hudgins, Crouse, Morris and Wallace

        AN ACT Relating to membership of the information services board; and amending RCW 43.105.032.

        Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1055 by Representatives Hudgins, B. Sullivan, Morris, Dunshee and Chase

        AN ACT Relating to defining alternative motor fuels; and amending RCW 19.112.010.

        Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1056 by Representatives Hudgins, Morris and Chase

        AN ACT Relating to defining nonhazardous motor fuels; and amending RCW 19.112.010.

        Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1057 by Representatives Hudgins, Dunshee, Wood and Chase

        AN ACT Relating to alternative fuels; and creating a new section.

        Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1058 by Representatives Hudgins, Goodman, Morris and Chase

        AN ACT Relating to enhancing the availability of nonhazardous motor fuel at retail fuel stations; amending RCW 19.120.010 and 19.120.080; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.

        Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 1059 by Representatives Hudgins, Morrell, Simpson, Moeller, B. Sullivan, Goodman, Morris, Dunshee and Chase

        AN ACT Relating to enhancing the availability of alternative fuels at retail fuel stations; amending RCW 19.120.010 and 19.120.080; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.

        Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 1060 by Representatives Hudgins, Linville, Morris and Chase

        AN ACT Relating to siting of energy facilities that use alternative energy resources; and amending RCW 80.50.060.

        Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1061 by Representatives Hudgins, Linville and Morris

        AN ACT Relating to siting of energy facilities; amending RCW 80.50.060; and reenacting and amending RCW 80.50.020.

        Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1062 by Representatives Hudgins, Morrell, Linville, B. Sullivan and Morris

        AN ACT Relating to streamlining the implementation and coordination of state energy policies and programs; and creating a new section.

        Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1063 by Representative Hudgins

        AN ACT Relating to defining private security guard; and amending RCW 18.170.010 and 18.170.020.

        Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 1064 by Representatives Seaquist, Morrell, Haigh, Kelley, Miloscia, Hunt, Appleton, Conway, P. Sullivan, McDonald, Haler, Wallace, Moeller, B. Sullivan, Kenney, Hunter, Chase, Ormsby, Upthegrove and Hurst

        AN ACT Relating to veterans' benefits; amending RCW 41.04.007; and repealing RCW 73.08.060.

        Referred to Committee on State Gov & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1065 by Representatives Kelley, Morrell, Haigh, Miloscia, Hunt, Seaquist, Conway, P. Sullivan, McDonald, Haler, Moeller, B. Sullivan, Campbell and Hurst

        AN ACT Relating to veterans' scoring criteria in examinations; and amending RCW 41.04.010.

        Referred to Committee on State Gov & Tribal Affairs.

HJR 4200        by Representatives Anderson, Chandler, McDonald, Rodne, Haler, Roach, Ericksen, Bailey and Alexander

         Amending the Constitution to prioritize basic education expenditures within the state appropriations process.

        Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HJR 4201        by Representatives Schual-Berke, Eddy, Seaquist, McDermott, Santos, Goodman, Hurst, Pedersen, Strow, Roberts, Hunt, Hunter, Chase, McCoy, Springer, Kagi, Hudgins, Appleton, McIntire, Sells, Conway, P. Sullivan, Eickmeyer, Haler, Haigh, Simpson, Jarrett, Darneille, Wallace, Cody, Linville, Moeller, B. Sullivan, Morris, Green, Dunshee, Wood, Kenney, Kelley, Williams, Miloscia, Ormsby, Upthegrove, Campbell and Rolfes

         Amending the Constitution to provide for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize a school levy.

        Referred to Committee on Education.

HCR 4400      by Representatives Kessler, Ericksen, Haler and Wallace

         Notifying the Governor that the Legislature is organized.

HCR 4401      by Representatives Kessler, Ericksen and Wallace

         Establishing cutoff dates for the 2007 regular session.

HCR 4402      by Representatives Kessler, Ericksen, Haler and Wallace

         Calling joint sessions for various purposes.

HCR 4403      by Representatives Kessler, Ericksen, Haler and Wallace

         Calling a joint session to honor deceased former members.

        There being no objection, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4400 was read the first time, the rules were suspended and the concurrent resolution was placed on the Second Reading calendar.

        There being no objection, the House advanced to the sixth order of business.

SECOND READING

        HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4400, by Representatives Kessler and Ericksen

        Notifying the Governor that the Legislature is organized.

        The concurrent resolution was read the second time.

        There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the concurrent resolution, was placed on final passage.

        Representatives Kessler and Ericksen spoke in favor of passage of the concurrent resolution.

        The Speaker stated the question before the House to be the final passage of House Concurrent Resolution No. 4400.

        HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4400 was declared adopted.

        There being no objection, the House reverted to the fourth order of business.

INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

        There being no objection, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4401 was read the first time, the rules were suspended and the concurrent resolution was placed on the Second Reading calendar.

        There being no objection, the House advanced to the sixth order of business.

SECOND READING

        HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4401, by Representatives Kessler and Ericksen

        Establishing cutoff dates for the 2007 regular session.

        The concurrent resolution was read the second time.

        There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the concurrent resolution was placed on final passage.

        Representatives Kessler and Ericksen spoke in favor of passage of the concurrent resolution.

        The Speaker stated the question before the House to be the final passage of House Concurrent Resolution No. 4401.

        HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4401 was declared adopted.

        There being no objection, the House reverted to the fourth order of business.

INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

        There being no objection, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4402 was read the first time, the rules were suspended and the concurrent resolution was placed on the Second Reading calendar.

        There being no objection, the House advanced to the sixth order of business.

SECOND READING

        HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4402, by Representatives Kessler and Ericksen

        Calling joint sessions for various purposes.

        The concurrent resolution was read the second time.

        There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the concurrent resolution was placed on final passage.

        Representatives Kessler and Ericksen spoke in favor of passage of the concurrent resolution.

        The Speaker stated the question before the House to be the final passage of House Concurrent Resolution No. 4402.

        HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4402 was declared adopted.

RESOLUTIONS

        HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-4602, by Representatives Kessler and Ericksen

        WHEREAS, The Puget Sound is an important environmental, recreational, and economic resource of the state of Washington; and

        WHEREAS, Parts of the Puget Sound, such as Hood Canal, have a history of low-dissolved oxygen concentrations, which have resulted in significant fish kills and other problems for many years; and

        WHEREAS, Government agencies, community groups and other private entities, environmental organizations, and citizens of this state have expressed concern about the long-term health of Puget Sound; and

        WHEREAS, The causes and potential solutions to Puget Sound's environmental health concerns may prove complex, warranting a thorough review by the legislature of the current efforts and proposed actions related to the Puget Sound; and

        WHEREAS, The Puget Sound is a unique and special water body benefitting all of Washington's citizens, who equally share in the responsibility of stewardship;

        NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives establish a select committee on Puget Sound for the 2007-2008 biennium to consider actions to preserve the environmental health of Puget Sound and Hood Canal and to ensure that the marine and fresh waters of Puget Sound and Hood Canal will be able to support healthy populations of native species, as well as maintain adequate water quality and quantity to support both human needs and ecosystem functions; and

        BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the select committee report legislation on these subjects out of committee with all the powers and duties of a standing committee of the House of Representatives; and

        BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the select committee consist of eight members, five Democratic and three Republican.

        Representative Kessler moved the adoption of the resolution.

        Representatives Kessler and Ericksen spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.

        HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4602 was adopted.

        HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-4603, by Representatives Kessler and Ericksen

        WHEREAS, The protection of the health of Washington's citizens should be of the utmost importance to the state government; and

        WHEREAS, Certain environmental pollutants can, if improperly regulated, have a negative effect on human health and safety; and

        WHEREAS, The state must carefully examine the impact of its regulations on both the health of its citizens and the vibrancy of its business community;

        NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives establish a select committee on environmental health for the 2007-2008 biennium to consider issues relating to environmental risks potentially affecting human health, such as environmental toxins, mold, air pollutants, solid and hazardous waste, contaminated sediments, and food and drinking water safety; and

        BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the select committee also be responsible for examining whether disparities exist in the treatment of people and communities in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, and the siting of facilities affecting the environment; and

        BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the select committee report legislation on these subjects out of committee with all the powers and duties of a standing committee of the House of Representatives; and

        BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the select committee consist of nine members, five Democratic and four Republican.

        Representative Kessler moved the adoption of the resolution.

        Representatives Kessler and Ericksen spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.

        HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4603 was adopted.

        There being no objection, the House reverted to the fourth order of business.

INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

        There being no objection, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4403 was read the first time, the rules were suspended and the concurrent resolution was placed on the Second Reading calendar.

        There being no objection, the House advanced to the sixth order of business.

SECOND READING

        HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4403, by Representatives Kessler and Ericksen

        Calling a joint session to honor deceased former members.

        The concurrent resolution was read the second time.

        There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the concurrent resolution was placed on final passage.

        Representatives Kessler and Ericksen spoke in favor of passage of the concurrent resolution.

        The Speaker stated the question before the House to be the final passage of House Concurrent Resolution No. 4403.

        HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4403 was declared adopted.

        The Speaker appointed Representatives Lovick and Haler to serve on the memorial committee.

        There being no objection, the House reverted to the fourth order of business.

INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

        On motion of Representative Kessler, the bills and memorials listed on the day's introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.

        There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

        The Clerk read the following committee appointments:

Ahern, John:

*Human Services; Judiciary; Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness

Alexander, Gary:

*Appropriations; **Health Care & Wellness

Anderson, Glenn:

*Higher Education; **Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; **Education; Appropriations

Appleton, Sherry:

State Government & Tribal Affairs, Vice Chair; Early Learning & Children's Services; Transportation

Armstrong, Mike:

*Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review; **State Government & Tribal Affairs; Rules; Transportation

Bailey, Barbara:

*Community & Economic Development & Trade; **Appropriations; Human Services; Rules

Barlow, Don:

Education, Vice Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review; Health Care & Wellness

Blake, Brian:

Agriculture & Natural Resources, Vice Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review; Capital Budget

Buri, David:

**Higher Education; Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Rules

Campbell, Tom:

Select Committee on Environmental Health, Chair; Health Care & Wellness; Transportation

Chandler, Bruce:

*State Government & Tribal Affairs; **Commerce & Labor; Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review

Chase, Maralyn:

Capital Budget; Community & Economic Development & Trade; Select Committee on Environmental Health

Chopp, Frank:

Rules, Chair

Clibborn, Judy:

Transportation, Chair

Cody, Eileen:

Health Care & Wellness, Chair; Appropriations

Condotta, Cary:

*Commerce & Labor; **Finance; Health Care & Wellness

Conway, Steve:

Commerce & Labor, Chair; Appropriations; Finance

Crouse, Larry:

*Technology, Energy & Communications; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review; Commerce & Labor

Curtis, Richard:

*Local Government; Health Care & Wellness; Transportation

Darneille, Jeannie:

Appropriations; Community & Economic Development & Trade; Human Services

DeBolt, Richard:

*Rules

Dickerson, Mary Lou:

Human Services, Chair; Agriculture & Natural Resources; Transportation

Dunn, Jim:

*Housing; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Technology, Energy & Communications

Dunshee, Hans:

Appropriations, Vice Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Capital Budget

Eddy, Deborah:

Local Government, Vice Chair; Technology, Energy & Communications; Transportation

Eickmeyer, William Ike:

Select Committee on Puget Sound, Vice Chair; Agriculture & Natural Resources; Capital Budget

Ericks, Mark:

Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review, Vice Chair; Appropriations; Finance; Rules

Ericksen, Doug:

**Rules; Transportation

Flannigan, Dennis:

Transportation, Vice Chair; Capital Budget; Judiciary

Fromhold, Bill:

Capital Budget, Chair; Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education

Goodman, Roger:

Judiciary, Vice Chair; Capital Budget; Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness

Grant, Bill:

Agriculture & Natural Resources; Appropriations; Rules

Green, Tami:

Commerce & Labor; Health Care & Wellness; Rules; State Government & Tribal Affairs

Haigh, Kathy:

Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, Chair; Appropriations; Education

Hailey, Steve:

Agriculture & Natural Resources; Select Committee on Environmental Health; Transportation

Haler, Larry:

*Early Learning & Children's Services; **Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Community & Economic Development & Trade

Hankins, Shirley:

Capital Budget; Technology, Energy & Communications; Transportation

Hasegawa, Bob:

Finance, Vice Chair; Capital Budget; Higher Education

Hinkle, Bill:

*Health Care & Wellness; Appropriations; Early Learning & Children's Services

Hudgins, Zack:

Select Committee on Environmental Health, Vice Chair; Rules; Technology, Energy & Communications; Transportation

Hunt, Sam:

State Government & Tribal Affairs, Chair; Appropriations; Select Committee on Environmental Health

Hunter, Ross:

Finance, Chair; Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education

Hurst, Christopher:

Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness, Vice Chair; Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection; Rules; Technology, Energy & Communications

Jarrett, Fred:

*Transportation; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Higher Education

Kagi, Ruth:

Early Learning & Children's Services, Chair; Agriculture & Natural Resources; Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education

Kelley, Troy:

Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection, Vice Chair; Capital Budget; Housing; Rules

Kenney, Phyllis:

Community & Economic Development & Trade, Chair; Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education

Kessler, Lynn:

Appropriations; Rules

Kirby, Steve:

Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection, Chair; Judiciary

Kretz, Joel:

*Agriculture & Natural Resources; Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review; State Government & Tribal Affairs

Kristiansen, Dan:

Rules; Transportation

Lantz, Patricia:

Judiciary, Chair; Agriculture & Natural Resources; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review

Linville, Kelli:

Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review, Chair; Appropriations

Lovick, John:

Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness; Rules; Transportation

McCoy, John:

Technology, Energy & Communications, Vice Chair; Agriculture & Natural Resources; Human Services; Rules

McCune, Jim:

**Technology, Energy & Communications; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Capital Budget; Rules

McDermott, Joe:

Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Education; State Government & Tribal Affairs

McDonald, Joyce:

*Capital Budget; **Community & Economic Development & Trade; Appropriations; Rules

McIntire, Jim:

Appropriations; Finance; Higher Education

Miloscia, Mark:

Housing, Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review; State Government & Tribal Affairs

Moeller, Jim:

Commerce & Labor; Health Care & Wellness; Judiciary

Morrell, Dawn:

Health Care & Wellness, Vice Chair; Appropriations; Rules; Select Committee on Environmental Health

Morris, Jeff:

Technology, Energy & Communications, Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review

Newhouse, Daniel:

*Select Committee on Environmental Health; **Capital Budget; Agriculture & Natural Resources

O'Brien, Al:

Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness, Chair; Human Services; Select Committee on Puget Sound

Orcutt, Education:

*Finance; Agriculture & Natural Resources; Capital Budget

Ormsby, Timm:

Capital Budget, Vice Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Housing; Rules; State Government & Tribal Affairs

Pearson, Kirk:

*Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness; Capital Budget; Select Committee on Puget Sound

Pedersen, Jamie:

Capital Budget; Health Care & Wellness; Judiciary

Pettigrew, Eric:

Community & Economic Development & Trade, Vice Chair; Appropriations; Early Learning & Children's Services

Priest, Skip:

*Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; *Education; Appropriations

Quall, Dave:

Education, Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education

Roach, Dan:

*Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection; Education; Finance

Roberts, Mary Helen:

Human Services, Vice Chair; Early Learning & Children's Services; Higher Education

Rodne, Jay:

*Judiciary; Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection; Transportation

Rolfes, Christine:

Select Committee on Puget Sound, Vice Chair; Community & Economic Development & Trade; Transportation

Ross, Charles:

**Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness; Judiciary; Local Government

Santos, Sharon Tomiko:

Education; Finance; Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection; Rules

Schindler, Lynn:

**Local Government; **Transportation; Housing

Schual-Berke, Shay:

Capital Budget, Vice Chair; Appropriations; Health Care & Wellness

Seaquist, Larry:

Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Health Care & Wellness

Sells, Mike:

Higher Education, Vice Chair; Capital Budget; Transportation

Simpson, Geoff:

Local Government, Chair; Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection; Transportation

Skinner, Mary:

**Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review; Capital Budget

Sommers, Helen:

Appropriations, Chair; Higher Education

Springer, Larry:

Housing, Vice Chair; Rules; Select Committee on Puget Sound; Transportation

Strow, Chris:

**Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection; Agriculture & Natural Resources; Capital Budget

Sullivan, Brian:

Agriculture & Natural Resources, Chair; Local Government; Transportation

Sullivan, Pat:

Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, Vice Chair; Appropriations; Community & Economic Development & Trade; Education

Sump, Bob:

*Select Committee on Puget Sound; **Select Committee on Environmental Health; Rules

Takko, Dean:

Local Government; Technology, Energy & Communications; Transportation

Upthegrove, Dave:

Select Committee on Puget Sound, Chair; Capital Budget; Transportation

Van De Wege, Kevin:

Agriculture & Natural Resources; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review; Technology, Energy & Communications

Wallace, Deb:

Higher Education, Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Transportation

Walsh, Maureen:

Early Learning & Children's Services, Vice Chair; **Housing; **Human Services; **Select Committee on Puget Sound

Warnick, Judy:

**Agriculture & Natural Resources; **Judiciary; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review

Williams, Brendan:

Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review; Commerce & Labor; Judiciary; Rules

Wood, Alex:

Commerce & Labor, Vice Chair; Select Committee on Environmental Health; Transportation

MEMBERS BY COMMITTEE

Agriculture & Natural Resources (15) -- Sullivan, B., Chair (D); Blake, Vice Chair (D); *Kretz; **Warnick; Dickerson; Eickmeyer; Grant; Hailey; Kagi; Lantz; McCoy; Newhouse; Orcutt; Strow; Van De Wege

Appropriations (32) -- Sommers, Chair (D); Dunshee, Vice Chair (D); *Alexander; **Haler; **Bailey; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; Sullivan, P.

Appropriations Subcommittee on Education (19) -- Haigh, Chair (D); Sullivan, P., Vice Chair (D); *Priest; **Anderson; Buri; Dunn; Dunshee; Fromhold; Haler; Hunter; Jarrett; Kagi; Kenney; McCune; McDermott; Ormsby; Quall; Seaquist; Wallace

Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review (15) -- Linville, Chair (D); Ericks, Vice Chair (D); *Armstrong; **Skinner; Barlow; Blake; Chandler; Crouse; Kretz; Lantz; Miloscia; Morris; Van De Wege; Warnick; Williams

Capital Budget (22) -- Fromhold, Chair (D); Ormsby, Vice Chair (D); Schual-Berke, Vice Chair (D); *McDonald; **Newhouse; Blake; Chase; Dunshee; Eickmeyer; Flannigan; Goodman; Hankins; Hasegawa; Kelley; McCune; Orcutt; Pearson; Pedersen; Sells; Skinner; Strow; Upthegrove

Commerce & Labor (8) -- Conway, Chair (D); Wood, Vice Chair (D); *Condotta; **Chandler; Crouse; Green; Moeller; Williams

Community & Economic Development & Trade (9) -- Kenney, Chair (D); Pettigrew, Vice Chair (D); *Bailey; **McDonald; Chase; Darneille; Haler; Rolfes; Sullivan, P.

Early Learning & Children's Services (7) -- Kagi, Chair (D); Walsh, Vice Chair (R); *Haler; Appleton; Hinkle; Pettigrew; Roberts

Education (9) -- Quall, Chair (D); Barlow, Vice Chair (D); *Priest; **Anderson; Haigh; McDermott; Roach; Santos; Sullivan, P.

Finance (9) -- Hunter, Chair (D); Hasegawa, Vice Chair (D); *Orcutt; **Condotta; Conway; Ericks; McIntire; Roach; Santos

Health Care & Wellness (13) -- Cody, Chair (D); Morrell, Vice Chair (D); *Hinkle; **Alexander; Barlow; Campbell; Condotta; Curtis; Green; Moeller; Pedersen; Schual-Berke; Seaquist

Higher Education (9) -- Wallace, Chair (D); Sells, Vice Chair (D); *Anderson; **Buri; Hasegawa; Jarrett; McIntire; Roberts; Sommers

Housing (7) -- Miloscia, Chair (D); Springer, Vice Chair (D); *Dunn; **Walsh; Kelley; Ormsby; Schindler

Human Services (8) -- Dickerson, Chair (D); Roberts, Vice Chair (D); *Ahern; **Walsh; Bailey; Darneille; McCoy; O'Brien

Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection (8) -- Kirby, Chair (D); Kelley, Vice Chair (D); *Roach; **Strow; Hurst; Rodne; Santos; Simpson

Judiciary (11) -- Lantz, Chair (D); Goodman, Vice Chair (D); *Rodne; **Warnick; Ahern; Flannigan; Kirby; Moeller; Pedersen; Ross; Williams

Local Government (7) -- Simpson, Chair (D); Eddy, Vice Chair (D); *Curtis; **Schindler; Ross; Sullivan, B.; Takko

Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness (7) -- O'Brien, Chair (D); Hurst, Vice Chair (D); *Pearson; **Ross; Ahern; Goodman; Lovick

Rules (24) -- Chopp, Chair (D); *DeBolt; **Ericksen; Armstrong; Bailey; Buri; Ericks; Grant; Green; Hudgins; Hurst; Kelley; Kessler; Kristiansen; Lovick; McCoy; McCune; McDonald; Morrell; Ormsby; Santos; Springer; Sump; Williams

Select Committee on Environmental Health (9) -- Campbell, Chair (R); Hudgins, Vice Chair (D); *Newhouse; **Sump; Chase; Hailey; Hunt; Morrell; Wood

Select Committee on Puget Sound (8) -- Upthegrove, Chair (D); Eickmeyer, Vice Chair (D); Rolfes, Vice Chair (D); *Sump; **Walsh; O'Brien; Pearson; Springer

State Government & Tribal Affairs (9) -- Hunt, Chair (D); Appleton, Vice Chair (D); *Chandler; **Armstrong; Green; Kretz; McDermott; Miloscia; Ormsby

Technology, Energy & Communications (11) -- Morris, Chair (D); McCoy, Vice Chair (D); *Crouse; **McCune; Dunn; Eddy; Hankins; Hudgins; Hurst; Takko; Van De Wege

Transportation (26) -- Clibborn, Chair (D); Flannigan, Vice Chair (D); *Jarrett; **Schindler; Appleton; Armstrong; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Eddy; Ericksen; Hailey; Hankins; Hudgins; Kristiansen; Lovick; Rodne; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Springer; Sullivan, B.; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace; Wood

*       Ranking Minority Member

**     Asst. Ranking Minority Member

       The Sergeant at Arms announced that the House delegates to the Governor had returned, were escorted to the Rostrum and Representatives Rolfes and Bailey reported to the body.

       The Sergeant at Arms announced that the delegates from the Senate were at the door, were escorted to the Rostrum and Senators Hatfield, Holmquist, Kilmer and Clements reported that the Senate was organized and ready for business.

       The Sergeant at Arms announced that the House delegates to the Senate were at the door, were escorted to the Rostrum and Representatives McDonald, Hailey, Barlow and Pedersen reported to the body.

MOTION

       On motion of Representative Kessler, the House adjourned until 9:55 a.m., January 9, 2007, the 2nd Day.

FRANK CHOPP, Speaker

RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk