SIXTIETH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION
TWENTY FOURTH DAY
House Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, January 31, 2007
The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding). The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present.
The flags were escorted to the rostrum by a Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, Pages Danni Mansfield and Evan Fowler. The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) led the Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. Prayer was offered by Reverend Mary Olney-Loyd, First Christian Church, Olympia.
Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.
RESOLUTIONS
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-4613, by Representatives Quall, Kenney, O'Brien, Skinner, Springer, Miloscia, Green, Hasegawa, Seaquist, Morrell, Conway and Hankins
WHEREAS, Catholic schools will be celebrating "Catholic Schools Week 2007" by recognizing the good news in education today; and
WHEREAS, Across the United States, close to half of the students enrolled in private schools attend Catholic schools; and
WHEREAS, Catholic schools encourage parent and community involvement in schools via a school board, commission, council, or parent organization; and
WHEREAS, Close to 200,000 teachers and staff have answered the call to service in Catholic schools; and
WHEREAS, The 7,800 Catholic schools in the United States, both elementary and secondary, save the government and taxpayers up to $20 billion dollars a year in public school expenses; and
WHEREAS, Catholic education is an integral part of the mission of the Catholic Church, and its strong commitment to students and educational excellence is of great value to the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, Catholic schools have been enriching students' lives in Washington State for more than one hundred fifty years; and
WHEREAS, Catholic schools encourage and prepare students to obtain high levels of achievement through religious, academic, and cocurricular programs, and the schools are committed to serving students of diverse backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, Catholic schools have produced many of our finest leaders throughout this state and nation, committed to service, and Catholic Schools Week provides an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of the schools to our State; and
WHEREAS, Catholic schools across the nation are celebrating "Catholic Schools Week 2007";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the Catholic schools of Washington State and honor their academic excellence and faith-based instruction during this celebration of Catholic Schools Week, January 28, 2007, through February 3, 2007; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the school departments at the Archdiocese of Seattle, the Diocese of Spokane, the Diocese of Yakima, and the Washington State Catholic Conference.
Representative Quall moved the adoption of the resolution.
Representatives Quall and DeBolt spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4613 was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-4614, by Representatives Linville, Armstrong, Hankins and Skinner
WHEREAS, Washington is home to 241,000 dairy cows; and
WHEREAS, Washington's dairy cows are the most
productive in America, averaging more than 300 gallons above
the national average; and
WHEREAS, Washington's dairy farms have a three and a
half billion dollar economic impact each year; and
WHEREAS, Over eighty percent of Washington's dairy farms have less than 500 cows; and
WHEREAS, Washington's dairy industry is actually older than the state itself; and
WHEREAS, The first creamery in Washington was started in Cheney in 1880, at a time when cattle outnumbered territorial residents by more than two-to-one; and
WHEREAS, January 31, 2007, marks the observance of Legislative Dairy Day, an annual event celebrated at the state capitol of the great state of Washington for well over thirty years; and
WHEREAS, Legislative Dairy Day honors the dairy industry, which is the second largest agricultural industry in this state, for the extensive contributions it makes to the economic well-being of our state as well as its invaluable contribution in providing an indispensable part of a healthy, balanced, and nutritious diet, with such irreplaceable products as milk, cheese, ice cream, yogurt, and many other dairy products; and
WHEREAS, Legislative Dairy Day also honors the Washington State Dairy Federation which, as a professional organization of dairy farmers, provides an exceptional voice for the contribution and special concerns of the dairy farmers; and
WHEREAS, The Washington State Dairy Federation is the proud sponsor of this observance; and
WHEREAS, Trista Van Berkum of Mount Vernon is a 2006 graduate of Mount Vernon Christian, where she lettered twice and was a Student Council member; andne WHEREAS, Ms. Van Berkum is serving a nine-month internship with the Washington Dairy Products Commission; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Van Berkum's coalternates are Melisa Lancaster of Lynden who represents the Whatcom County dairy farmers; and Debbie Branch of Onalaska who represents the Lewis County dairy farmers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the members of the Washington State House of Representatives acknowledge and honor the women and men whose work on dairy farms throughout Washington has contributed so much to the strength and vitality of our state and its economy, the character of our communities, and the general well-being of our citizens; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the Washington State Dairy Federation, to Washington State Dairy Ambassador Trista Van Berkum, and to co-alternates Melisa Lancaster and Debbie Branch.
Representative Linville moved the adoption of the resolution.
Representatives Linville and Ericksen spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4614 was adopted.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) welcomed the Washington State Dairy Ambassador to the House of Representatives.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
January 30, 2007
Mr. Speaker:
The President has signed:
SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1095,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Thomas Hoemann, Secretary
INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING
HB 1875 by Representatives Kenney, Haigh, Sells, Moeller, McDermott, Appleton, Wallace, Lantz, Hasegawa, P. Sullivan, Ormsby, Conway, Roberts, O'Brien and Goodman
AN ACT Relating to employment opportunities at institutions of higher education; adding a new section to chapter 28B.52 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 41.76 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1876 by Representatives Conway, Wood, O'Brien and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to certification of mechanics performing heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and gas piping work; amending RCW 18.27.060; reenacting and amending RCW 43.84.092; adding new chapters to Title 18 RCW; creating a new section; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 1877 by Representatives Conway, Curtis, Green, Condotta, Williams, Walsh, Wood, Anderson, Haler, Crouse, Kenney, Hasegawa and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to payment of industrial insurance medical aid claims; and amending RCW 51.36.010.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 1878 by Representatives Kristiansen, Linville, Curtis, Blake, Orcutt, Ericks, Hinkle, Grant, B. Sullivan, McCune, Ericksen, Pearson, Sump, Morrell, Newhouse, Dunn and Warnick
AN ACT Relating to vocational rehabilitation services for volunteer firefighters and reserve officers; amending RCW 41.24.010; adding a new section to chapter 41.24 RCW; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 1879 by Representatives Blake, B. Sullivan, Moeller, Kretz, Morris, Strow, Pettigrew, Orcutt, Armstrong, McCoy, Linville, Van De Wege, Takko, Lovick, Williams, Haigh, P. Sullivan, Sump, Kenney and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to allowing the department of natural resources to provide nonprofit organizations with nominally valuable materials; and amending RCW 79.15.010.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.
HB 1880 by Representatives Wallace, Anderson, Ormsby, Buri, Curtis, Haigh, Priest, Armstrong, Jarrett, Roberts, Kenney, Conway, Morrell and Wood
AN ACT Relating to creating the skills-based economic growth program; amending RCW 28C.18.010; adding new sections to chapter 28C.18 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1881 by Representatives Wallace, Moeller, Haigh, McDermott, Kagi, Roberts, O'Brien, Kenney, Hurst and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to modification of the higher education coordinating board; amending RCW 28B.76.050, 28B.76.090, and 28B.76.210; repealing RCW 28B.76.100; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1882 by Representatives Wallace, Moeller, Haigh, McDermott, Kagi, Roberts, O'Brien, Kenney, Hurst and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to higher education costs; amending RCW 28B.15.820 and 28B.92.080; reenacting and amending RCW 43.79A.040; adding new sections to chapter 28B.15 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 28B.50 RCW; adding new chapters to Title 28B RCW; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1883 by Representatives Wallace, Anderson, Chase, Jarrett, Moeller, McDermott, Priest, Haigh, Kagi, Roberts, Kenney and Conway
AN ACT Relating to modification of the higher education coordinating board; amending RCW 28B.76.050, 28B.76.090, 28B.76.100, 28B.76.200, and 28B.76.210; reenacting and amending RCW 28B.76.040; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1884 by Representatives Linville, Orcutt, Hailey, Eddy, Wood, Grant, Ericks, P. Sullivan, Pettigrew, O'Brien, McDonald, Kristiansen, Newhouse, Roach, Dunn, Springer, Bailey, McCune, Ormsby and Warnick
AN ACT Relating to creating an estate tax exemption for certain property held by qualified family-owned businesses; and adding a new section to chapter 83.100 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 1885 by Representatives Goodman, Springer, Rodne, Jarrett, Eddy, Ericks, Hunter, O'Brien, Dunshee, Lovick, Anderson, Hasegawa, Miloscia, Kessler, Ormsby and Kenney
AN ACT Relating to the applied baccalaureate degree pilot program; amending RCW 28B.50.810; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1886 by Representatives Appleton, Hasegawa, Ormsby, Moeller, Pettigrew, Schual-Berke, Dickerson, Simpson, Williams, Darneille, Flannigan, Hunt, Chase, McCoy, Green and Wood
AN ACT Relating to health care financing; amending RCW 41.05.130, 66.24.290, 82.24.020, 82.26.020, 82.08.150, 43.79.480, and 41.05.220; reenacting and amending RCW 41.05.120; adding new sections to chapter 82.02 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; creating new sections; repealing RCW 82.04.260 and 48.14.0201; making an appropriation; providing effective dates; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.
HB 1887 by Representatives Linville, Armstrong and Grant
AN ACT Relating to allowing identicard renewal by mail or electronic commerce for individuals over the age of seventy; amending RCW 46.20.117; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 1888 by Representatives Linville, Newhouse, Grant, Hailey and B. Sullivan
AN ACT Relating to Brassica seed production; adding a new chapter to Title 15 RCW; repealing RCW 15.65.055 and 15.66.025; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.
HB 1889 by Representatives Barlow, Hankins, O'Brien, Blake and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to the wild horse coordinated resource management plan; creating new sections; and making appropriations.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.
HB 1890 by Representatives Strow, O'Brien, Darneille, Jarrett, Williams, Hasegawa, Lantz, Pedersen, Hunt, Flannigan, Wood and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to requiring DNA evidence prior to the imposition of the death penalty; adding new sections to chapter 10.95 RCW; creating new sections; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1891 by Representatives Linville, Orcutt, Quall, Cody, Hinkle, Hurst and Dunn
AN ACT Relating to business and occupation tax deductions for drugs dispensed pursuant to prescription; and adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 1892 by Representatives Goodman, Rodne, O'Brien, Jarrett, Lovick and Priest
AN ACT Relating to the impoundment of vehicles by police officers; and amending RCW 46.55.113 and 46.16.010.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 1893 by Representatives Chase, Morris, B. Sullivan, Hunt, Morrell, Hudgins, Dunshee, Eickmeyer, O'Brien and Kenney
AN ACT Relating to establishing greenhouse gases emission performance standards; and adding a new chapter to Title 80 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.
HB 1894 by Representatives Chase, Newhouse, Campbell and Skinner
AN ACT Relating to auctioning vessels; and amending RCW 88.02.230 and 46.70.011.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 1895 by Representatives Chase, Morris and Eickmeyer
AN ACT Relating to E85 fuel tax rates; adding a new section to chapter 82.36 RCW; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 1896 by Representative Hunt
AN ACT Relating to creating a legislative gift center; and adding a new chapter to Title 44 RCW.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
HB 1897 by Representatives Williams and Hunt
AN ACT Relating to disclosure of attorney invoices; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
HB 1898 by Representatives Quall, Conway, Haler, Santos, Appleton, McDermott, Haigh, P. Sullivan, Chase, Green, Fromhold, Moeller, Wood, Simpson, Linville, Hunt, Barlow, Sells, Hasegawa, Kenney, Hudgins, Morrell and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to apprenticeship utilization requirements on school district public works projects; and amending RCW 39.04.310 and 39.04.320.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 1899 by Representatives Grant, Walsh, Linville, Hailey, Newhouse and Dunn
AN ACT Relating to extending the expiration date for the tax deduction for certain businesses impacted by the ban on American beef products; amending RCW 82.04.4336; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 1900 by Representatives Kretz, Appleton, Armstrong, Hunt and Chandler; by request of Secretary of State
AN ACT Relating to updating public records provisions; amending RCW 36.22.175, 42.17.020, 10.97.140, 42.56.240, 42.56.320, and 43.07.380; adding new sections to chapter 40.14 RCW; creating a new section; and repealing RCW 40.14.010, 40.14.020, 40.14.022, 40.14.024, 40.14.025, 40.14.027, 40.14.030, 40.14.040, 40.14.050, 40.14.060, 40.14.070, 40.14.080, 40.14.100, 40.14.110, 40.14.120, 40.14.130, 40.14.140, 40.14.150, 40.14.160, 40.14.170, and 40.14.180.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
HB 1901 by Representatives Grant, Newhouse, Linville, Orcutt, Blake, Hailey, Walsh, Morrell, Kristiansen, Dunn and Hinkle
AN ACT Relating to the sales and use taxation of repairs to farm machinery and equipment; and amending RCW 82.08.855 and 82.12.855.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 1902 by Representatives Grant, Newhouse, Linville, Orcutt, Blake, Hailey, Walsh, P. Sullivan, Kristiansen, Dunn and Hinkle
AN ACT Relating to the sales and use taxation of repairs to farm machinery and equipment; and amending RCW 82.08.855 and 82.12.855.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 1903 by Representatives Morris and Hudgins
AN ACT Relating to the rate of business and occupation taxation for persons engaged in certain life sciences research, development, and production; and reenacting and amending RCW 82.04.260.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 1904 by Representative Anderson
AN ACT Relating to construction specifications for public schools; and adding a new section to chapter 28A.525 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.
HB 1905 by Representatives Kagi, Conway, Seaquist, Anderson, Ormsby, Simpson, Williams, Rodne, Appleton, Kessler, P. Sullivan, Kenney, Hasegawa, Morrell, Wood and Santos
AN ACT Relating to early learning and child care programs grants; creating a new section; making an appropriation; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services.
HB 1906 by Representatives Hunter, Anderson, Wallace, Seaquist, Eddy, P. Sullivan, McDermott, Ormsby, McIntire, Pedersen, Rolfes, Barlow, Goodman, Rodne, O'Brien, Kenney, McDonald, Morrell, Newhouse, Roach, Hurst, Skinner, Wood and Bailey
AN ACT Relating to improving mathematics and science education; amending RCW 28A.660.005, 28A.660.050, and 28B.102.080; adding a new section to chapter 28A.300 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 28A.660 RCW; creating new sections; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Education.
HB 1907 by Representatives P. Sullivan, McDermott and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to educator preparation, professional development, and compensation; amending RCW 28A.310.350; adding new sections to chapter 28A.415 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.405 RCW; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Education.
HB 1908 by Representatives Wood, Ormsby and Conway
AN ACT Relating to defining locality for purposes of paying prevailing wages on public works, including the off-site prefabrication of nonstandard, project-specific items; and amending RCW 39.12.010.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 1909 by Representatives Orcutt, B. Sullivan, Roach, Blake, Takko, Pearson, Kristiansen and Hinkle
AN ACT Relating to specialized forest products; amending RCW 76.48.020, 76.48.040, 76.48.050, 76.48.060, 76.48.070, 76.48.085, 76.48.094, 76.48.098, 76.48.110, 76.48.120, and 76.48.150; adding new sections to chapter 76.48 RCW; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.
HB 1911 by Representatives McDermott, Hunt, Dunshee, Williams, Appleton, Green, Darneille, Hasegawa, Morrell, Wood and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to state employee whistleblower protection; and amending RCW 42.40.020 and 42.40.050.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
HB 1912 by Representatives Kagi, Haler, Eickmeyer, Appleton, O'Brien, Roberts, Hinkle, Upthegrove, Pettigrew, Lantz, Darneille, Hunt, Moeller, Schual-Berke, Kenney, Wood and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to improving court hearings in dependency proceedings; amending RCW 13.34.060, 13.34.062, 13.34.065, 13.34.136, 13.34.138, and 13.34.145; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services.
HB 1913 by Representatives Conway, Hunt, Appleton, Moeller, Green and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to certifying an employee organization for the purposes of state collective bargaining; and amending RCW 41.56.060, 41.76.020, and 41.80.080.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 1914 by Representatives Buri, Hunt, Hinkle, Sells and Wood
AN ACT Relating to work performed by institutions of higher education; and amending RCW 28B.10.350.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
HB 1915 by Representatives Darneille, McDermott, Moeller, Appleton, Morrell, Green, Ormsby, Flannigan, Goodman, Upthegrove and Santos
AN ACT Relating to human immunodeficiency virus insurance coverage; and amending RCW 43.70.670.
Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.
HB 1917 by Representatives Grant, Chandler, Condotta and O'Brien
AN ACT Relating to the regulation of the HVAC/R profession; amending RCW 18.106.010, 18.106.020, 18.106.030, 18.106.040, 18.106.110, 18.106.130, 18.106.150, 18.106.170, 18.106.180, and 18.106.270; adding new sections to chapter 18.106 RCW; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 1918 by Representatives Curtis, Ross, Eddy, Schindler, Takko, B. Sullivan, P. Sullivan and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to urban growth area planning; and amending RCW 36.70A.115.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
HB 1919 by Representatives Conway, Darneille, Morrell, Seaquist, Upthegrove, Schual-Berke, Kenney, Hudgins, Hasegawa, Ormsby and Santos
AN ACT Relating to apprenticeship utilization requirements on port district public works projects; and amending RCW 39.04.310 and 39.04.320.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 1920 by Representatives Conway and Wood
AN ACT Relating to overtime compensation for truckers transporting agricultural commodities; and amending RCW 49.46.130.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 1921 by Representatives Springer, Pettigrew, Santos, Walsh, Appleton, McDonald, Kenney, Darneille, Hasegawa and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to providing assistance to homeless individuals and families; adding new sections to chapter 43.185C RCW; and making appropriations.
Referred to Committee on Housing.
HJM 4008 by Representatives Conway, Campbell, Green, Appleton, Hasegawa, Van De Wege, Ormsby, Moeller, Chase, Cody, Wood, Miloscia, Williams, Hunt, Dickerson, Morrell, Sells, Flannigan, Ericks and Kenney
Requesting that Congress enact the Employee Free Choice Act.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HJM 4009 by Representatives Kessler, Ericksen, Bailey, Roach, Hinkle, Ahern, Schual-Berke, Rodne, Chandler, Ross, Upthegrove, Kenney, Dunn, Ormsby and Santos
Requesting that Taiwan be allowed to participate in the World Health Organization.
Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.
HJM 4010 by Representatives Ericksen, Bailey, Rodne, McDonald, Ahern, Hinkle, Haler, Strow and Santos
Calling on the President and Congress to enact the TUFTA.
Referred to Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade.
HJR 4220 by Representatives Anderson, Kristiansen, Newhouse and Warnick
Amending the Constitution to prioritize basic education expenditures within the state appropriations process.
There being no objection, the bills, memorials and resolution listed on the day's introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated except for HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4220.
MOTION
Representative Buri moved that the rules be suspended and HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4220 be advanced to the Second Reading calendar and read in full.
Representative Buri spoke in favor of adoption of the motion.
Representative Kessler spoke against adoption of the motion.
There being no objection, Representatives Campbell and Simpson were excused from the Rostrum.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the motion to suspend the rules and advance House Joint Resolution No. 4220 to the Second Reading calendar and the motion failed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 35, Nays - 61, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Buri, Chandler, Condotta, Crouse, Curtis, DeBolt, Dunn, Ericksen, Hailey, Haler, Hankins, Hinkle, Jarrett, Kretz, Kristiansen, McCune, McDonald, Newhouse, Orcutt, Pearson, Priest, Roach, Rodne, Ross, Schindler, Skinner, Strow, Sump, Walsh and Warnick - 35.
Voting nay: Representatives Appleton, Barlow, Blake, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Eddy, Eickmeyer, Ericks, Flannigan, Fromhold, Goodman, Grant, Green, Haigh, Hasegawa, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, McDermott, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, O'Brien, Ormsby, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Quall, Roberts, Rolfes, Santos, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Sommers, Springer, B. Sullivan, P. Sullivan, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 61.
Excused: Representatives Campbell and Simpson - 2.
The motion, having not received the constitutional majority, was declared failed.
There being no objection, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4220 was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
January 30, 2007
HB 1141 Prime Sponsor, Representative Roberts: Modifying diversion records provisions. Reported by Committee on Human Services
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Dickerson, Chairman; Roberts, Vice Chairman; Ahern, Ranking Minority Member; Walsh, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Bailey; Darneille; McCoy and O'Brien.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 29, 2007
HB 1164 Prime Sponsor, Representative Alexander: Extending the sales and use tax credit for certain public facilities districts. Reported by Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Kenney, Chairman; Pettigrew, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; McDonald, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chase; Darneille; Haler; Rolfes and P. Sullivan.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
January 30, 2007
HB 1217 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hinkle: Establishing standards for clubhouse rehabilitation services. Reported by Committee on Health Care & Wellness
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Morrell, Vice Chairman; Hinkle, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Barlow; Campbell; Condotta; Curtis; Green; Moeller; Pedersen; Schual-Berke and Seaquist.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 29, 2007
HB 1261 Prime Sponsor, Representative Crouse: Purchasing service credit for periods of temporary duty disability in the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 2, the teachers' retirement system, the school employees' retirement system, and the public safety employees' retirement system. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist and Walsh.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 29, 2007
HB 1265 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fromhold: Making technical corrections in the public retirement systems. Reported by Committee on Appropriations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chairman; Dunshee, Vice Chairman; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist and Walsh.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 26, 2007
HB 1279 Prime Sponsor, Representative Skinner: Establishing the poet laureate program. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunt, Chairman; Appleton, Vice Chairman; Chandler, Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Green; Kretz; McDermott; Miloscia and Ormsby.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 29, 2007
HB 1300 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morrell: Modifying the powers and duties of health care disciplining authorities. Reported by Committee on Health Care & Wellness
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Morrell, Vice Chairman; Hinkle, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Barlow; Campbell; Condotta; Curtis; Green; Moeller; Pedersen; Schual-Berke and Seaquist.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 29, 2007
HB 1441 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kenney: Creating the joint legislative community development fund committee. Reported by Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Kenney, Chairman; Pettigrew, Vice Chairman; Chase; Darneille; Rolfes and P. Sullivan.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; McDonald, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Haler.
Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.
There being no objection, the bills listed on the day's committee reports sheet under the fifth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.
There being no objection, the House adjourned until 9:55 a.m., February 1, 2007, the 25th Day of the Regular Session.
FRANK CHOPP, Speaker
RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk