SIXTIETH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION

THIRTIETH DAY

House Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, February 6, 2007

The House was called to order at 9:55 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding).

Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.

INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

HB 2031 by Representatives Eddy and Simpson

AN ACT Relating to the timing of accrual of property tax revenues; and amending RCW 35.13.270, 35A.14.801, and 84.09.030.

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 2032 by Representatives Takko and Hinkle

AN ACT Relating to the application process for the fruit and vegetable processing and storage tax deferral; amending 2005 c 513 s 14 (uncodified); creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 2033 by Representatives Ormsby, Campbell, Fromhold, Haigh, Armstrong, P. Sullivan, Conway, Green, Kagi, Hunt, McIntire, McDermott, McCoy, Buri, Williams, Miloscia, Linville, Moeller, DeBolt, McDonald, Priest, Condotta, Roberts and Simpson

AN ACT Relating to payroll deductions for retiree organization dues; and amending RCW 41.04.230.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 2034 by Representatives Jarrett, Clibborn, Roberts and Hurst

AN ACT Relating to providing a civil cause of action for victims of motor vehicle theft; amending RCW 46.20.291; adding a new section to chapter 9A.56 RCW; and prescribing penalties.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 2035 by Representatives P. Sullivan, Jarrett, Roach and Anderson

AN ACT Relating to providing an alternative method for withdrawal from public hospital districts for smaller cities; and adding a new section to chapter 70.44 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 2036 by Representatives Van De Wege, Hailey, Campbell, Blake, Condotta, Kessler, Warnick, Williams, Kretz, Sump, Takko, Linville, Moeller, Grant, Ormsby, Dunshee, O'Brien, Upthegrove, Pearson, Simpson, Conway and Hurst

AN ACT Relating to protecting sport shooting ranges; adding a new section to chapter 9.41 RCW; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 2037 by Representative Williams

AN ACT Relating to the regulation of polygraph examiners; amending RCW 18.235.020; adding a new chapter to Title 18 RCW; creating a new section; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 2038 by Representatives B. Sullivan, Armstrong, Lantz and Appleton; by request of Department of Ecology

AN ACT Relating to water power license fees; and amending RCW 90.16.050 and 90.16.090.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 2039 by Representatives Kelley, Morrell, Green, Jarrett, Linville, Warnick, Bailey, Grant, Roach, McDonald, Walsh, Rodne, Wallace, Buri, Priest, Williams, Dunn, Upthegrove, Darneille, Appleton, Campbell, Ericks, Ormsby, Simpson, Conway and Hurst

AN ACT Relating to property tax deferral eligibility for senior citizens and persons retired because of disability; and amending RCW 84.38.030.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 2040 by Representatives Hinkle, B. Sullivan, Sump, Pettigrew, Ross, Kretz, Warnick, Hailey, Ahern and Upthegrove

AN ACT Relating to tax exemptions for meat processing; adding a new section to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 2041 by Representatives Jarrett, Simpson, Curtis, Clibborn, Campbell, Armstrong, Ormsby, Schindler, Wallace, P. Sullivan, Ericksen and Linville

AN ACT Relating to clarifying goals, objectives, and responsibilities of certain transportation agencies; amending RCW 47.01.011, 47.01.012, 47.01.071, 47.01.075, 47.01.330, 47.05.030, 47.05.035, 47.06.020, 47.06.050, and 47.06.140; creating a new section; and repealing RCW 47.01.370, 47.05.051, and 47.06.030.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 2042 by Representatives Chandler, Condotta, Hailey and Kretz

AN ACT Relating to public access to negotiations with and records concerning certain public employee representatives; amending RCW 42.30.140; adding a new section to chapter 41.56 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 41.80 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 42.56 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 2043 by Representatives Santos, Upthegrove, Ericks and Hasegawa

AN ACT Relating to establishing the recruiting diverse Washington teachers program; amending RCW 28A.415.200; adding a new section to chapter 28A.415 RCW; and repealing RCW 28A.415.205.

Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 2044 by Representatives Pettigrew, Dunshee, Jarrett, Lantz, McIntire, Dickerson, Moeller, Kagi, Appleton, Darneille, Ericks, Ormsby, Linville and Simpson

AN ACT Relating to creating the Washington voluntary retirement accounts program; and adding new sections to chapter 41.50 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 2045 by Representatives Springer and Simpson

AN ACT Relating to the designation and modification of urban growth areas; and amending RCW 36.70A.110.

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 2046 by Representatives Schindler and Springer

AN ACT Relating to protection of environmentally critical areas; amending RCW 36.70A.172; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 2047 by Representative McDermott

AN ACT Relating to reporting requirements for statewide ballot measure committees; amending RCW 42.17.080 and 42.17.020; adding a new section to chapter 42.17 RCW; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 2048 by Representatives O'Brien, Chandler, Wood, Williams, Moeller, Conway and Condotta

AN ACT Relating to vehicle dealer transfer of title requirements; and amending RCW 46.70.122.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 2049 by Representatives Rolfes, Strow, Appleton, Hunt, Springer, McDermott, Van De Wege, Seaquist, McCoy, Eickmeyer and Lantz

AN ACT Relating to Puget Sound marine resource committees; adding new sections to chapter 90.71 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Select Committee on Puget Sound.

HB 2050 by Representative Anderson

AN ACT Relating to excluding from employment services performed by language translators and interpreters for others through agents and brokers; amending RCW 51.12.020; and adding a new section to chapter 50.04 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 2051 by Representatives Anderson and Jarrett

AN ACT Relating to higher education accountability; amending RCW 28B.76.310 and 28B.76.270; adding a new section to chapter 43.41 RCW; and creating new sections.

Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

HB 2052 by Representatives McCoy, Rodne, Appleton and O'Brien

AN ACT Relating to the modification of disposition orders; and amending RCW 13.40.200.

Referred to Committee on Human Services.

HB 2053 by Representatives Goodman, Springer, O'Brien, Dunshee, Eddy, Blake, Lovick, Upthegrove, Green, Simpson and Hurst

AN ACT Relating to improving the availability of motor vehicle fuel in the event of an electric power outage or interruption in electric service; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 19 RCW; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.

Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

HB 2054 by Representatives Goodman, O'Brien, Williams, Springer, Dunshee, Simpson, Lovick, Roach, Kelley, Green, Roberts and Hurst

AN ACT Relating to reporting identity theft cases; adding a new section to chapter 43.43 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 9.35 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

HB 2055 by Representatives Flannigan, Ahern, McCoy, Ormsby and Santos

AN ACT Relating to traumatic brain injury; amending RCW 46.20.311 and 46.68.041; reenacting and amending RCW 43.84.092; adding a new section to chapter 46.20 RCW; and adding a new chapter to Title 74 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Human Services.

HB 2056 by Representatives Lantz, Goodman, Sells, McCoy, Hunt and Simpson

AN ACT Relating to recycling at official gatherings; amending RCW 70.93.030; and adding a new section to chapter 70.93 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 2057 by Representatives Lovick, O'Brien, Kelley, Green, Simpson, Conway and Hurst

AN ACT Relating to identity theft; creating new sections; and providing an expiration date.

Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

HB 2058 by Representatives Kenney, McDermott, McIntire, Ormsby, Lantz and Santos; by request of Secretary of State

AN ACT Relating to the Washington talking book and Braille library; reenacting and amending RCW 43.79A.040; adding new sections to chapter 27.04 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 2059 by Representatives Miloscia, Schindler, Kelley, Eddy, Quall, McCune, Simpson and Hurst

AN ACT Relating to the property valuation of affordable multifamily rental housing; amending RCW 84.40.030; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Housing.

HB 2060 by Representatives Hankins, Conway, Armstrong, Lantz, Condotta, Goodman, Hinkle, Chase, Jarrett, Hunt, Williams, Anderson, Haler, Pedersen, Clibborn, Moeller, Flannigan, Rodne, Buri, Appleton, Ormsby and Santos; by request of Secretary of State

AN ACT Relating to creating the Washington state heritage center account and establishing fees to be used for financing the Washington state heritage center; amending RCW 43.07.370; reenacting and amending RCW 36.18.010 and 43.79A.040; adding new sections to chapter 43.07 RCW; creating a new section; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 2061 by Representatives P. Sullivan, Appleton, Ormsby, Simpson and Santos

AN ACT Relating to classified school employees; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Education.

HJM 4017 by Representatives Kessler and Van De Wege

Naming portions of Highways 112 and 113 the Korean War Veteran's Blue Star Memorial Highway.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

There being no objection, the bills and memorial 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 sixth order of business.

SECOND READING

There being no objection, HOUSE BILL NO. 1027 was returned to the Committee on Rules.

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

There being no objection, the Committee on Appropriations was relieved of further consideration of HOUSE BILL NO. 1238, and the bill was referred to the Committee on Rules for second reading.

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

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

February 1, 2007

HB 1001 Prime Sponsor, Representative Lovick: Combating auto theft. Reported by Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives O'Brien, Chairman; Hurst, Vice Chairman; Pearson, Ranking Minority Member; Ross, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Goodman and Lovick.

Referred to Committee on Human Services.

February 2, 2007

HB 1055 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hudgins: Defining alternative motor fuels. Reported by Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Morris, Chairman; McCoy, Vice Chairman; Crouse, Ranking Minority Member; McCune, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Eddy; Ericksen; Hankins; Hudgins; Hurst; Takko and Van De Wege.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 2, 2007

HB 1061 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hudgins: Changing provisions concerning the siting of energy facilities. Reported by Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 1, 2007

HB 1105 Prime Sponsor, Representative Campbell: Limiting when the presence of a dog may affect the availability of homeowner's insurance. Reported by Committee on Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Kirby, Chairman; Kelley, Vice Chairman; Hurst; Santos and Simpson.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Roach, Ranking Minority Member; Strow, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Rodne.Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 2, 2007

HB 1269 Prime Sponsor, Representative Quall: Modifying provisions relating to superior court judicial positions. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Lantz, Chairman; Goodman, Vice Chairman; Rodne, Ranking Minority Member; Warnick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Flannigan; Kirby; Moeller; Pedersen; Ross and Williams.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 2, 2007

HB 1283 Prime Sponsor, Representative Roach: Authorizing high school diplomas to be issued to persons who left high school before graduation to serve in the United States armed forces. Reported by Committee on Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Quall, Chairman; Barlow, Vice Chairman; Priest, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Haigh; McDermott; Roach; Santos and P. Sullivan.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 2, 2007

HB 1285 Prime Sponsor, Representative Anderson: Recodifying the basic education program. Reported by Committee on Education

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

January 31, 2007

HB 1307 Prime Sponsor, Representative Upthegrove: Regarding freedom of speech and press for high school and college students. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Lantz, Chairman; Goodman, Vice Chairman; Flannigan; Kirby; Moeller; Pedersen and Williams.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Rodne, Ranking Minority Member; Warnick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern and Ross.Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 2, 2007

HB 1338 Prime Sponsor, Representative P. Sullivan: Authorizing the Washington beer commission to receive gifts, grants, and endowments. 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.

February 2, 2007

HB 1366 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kessler: Protecting the news media from being compelled to testify in legal proceedings. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Lantz, Chairman; Goodman, Vice Chairman; Rodne, Ranking Minority Member; Warnick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Flannigan; Kirby; Moeller; Pedersen; Ross and Williams.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Ahern.Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 2, 2007

HB 1377 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pettigrew: Changing provisions affecting the placement of children. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Kagi, Chairman; Haler, Ranking Minority Member; Walsh, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Hinkle and Pettigrew.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 2, 2007

HB 1420 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kelley: Modifying provisions on primary election ballots. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

MAJORITY recommendation: 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.

February 1, 2007

HB 1464 Prime Sponsor, Representative Simpson: Reducing the environmental impact of cleaning state facilities. Reported by Committee on Select Committee on Environmental Health

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Campbell, Chairman; Hudgins, Vice Chairman; Newhouse, Ranking Minority Member; Sump, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chase; Hailey; Hunt; Morrell and Wood.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 2, 2007

HB 1472 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pettigrew: Analyzing and remedying racial disproportionality and racial disparity in child welfare. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Kagi, Chairman; Haler, Ranking Minority Member; Walsh, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Hinkle and Pettigrew.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 2, 2007

HB 1475 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hurst: Adding members to the state board for volunteer firefighters and reserve officers. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 1, 2007

HB 1484 Prime Sponsor, Representative Green: Restricting correctional facilities on the grounds of a state hospital. Reported by Committee on Human Services

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Dickerson, Chairman; Ahern, Ranking Minority Member; Walsh, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Bailey; Darneille; McCoy and O'Brien.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 1, 2007

HB 1512 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hasegawa: Increasing the amount the treasurer may use for the linked deposit program. Reported by Committee on Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Kirby, Chairman; Kelley, Vice Chairman; Roach, Ranking Minority Member; Strow, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Hurst; Rodne; Santos and Simpson.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

February 2, 2007

HB 1517 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schual-Berke: Enhancing public school world language instruction. Reported by Committee on Education

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 2, 2007

HB 1528 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt: Providing for electronic voter registration. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 2, 2007

HB 1529 Prime Sponsor, Representative Appleton: Modifying voter registration provisions. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 1, 2007

HB 1592 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hurst: Revising provisions relating to the indeterminate sentence review board. Reported by Committee on Human Services

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Dickerson, Chairman; Ahern, Ranking Minority Member; Walsh, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Bailey; McCoy and O'Brien.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Darneille.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

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 eighth order of business.

There being no objection, the Committee on Transportation was relieved of further consideration of HOUSE BILL NO. 1563, and the bill was referred to the Committee on Local Government.

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

There being no objection, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., February 7, 2007, the 31st Day of the Regular Session.

FRANK CHOPP, Speaker

RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk