SIXTIETH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION
THIRTY NINTH DAY
House Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, February 15, 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.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
February 14, 2007
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5093, and the same is herewith transmitted.
Thomas Hoemann, Secretary
RESOLUTION
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-4624, by Representatives Hunt, Moeller, McDermott, B. Sullivan, McCoy, Morris, Hudgins, Conway, Dunn, Curtis, Chase, Eddy, Lovick, Schindler, McDonald, Buri, Ormsby, Kretz, Miloscia, Kenney, Pedersen, Darneille, Williams, Kelley, Morrell, Eickmeyer, Appleton, Hunter, Santos, Barlow, Seaquist, Hankins, Rolfes, Linville, Dickerson, Sommers, Schual-Berke, Dunshee, Skinner, O'Brien, Upthegrove, Simpson, Strow, Hailey, Flannigan, Newhouse, Orcutt, Wood, Kirby, Condotta, Anderson, Sump, Priest and Armstrong
WHEREAS, Washington History Day is a year long education program that empowers teachers to improve history education, so that every student has the historical understanding and skills to be an active and engaged citizen; and
WHEREAS, Washington History Day, the state affiliate of National History Day, helps young Washington state students develop an appreciation of their heritage and essential skills that help them succeed in school, college, and the workplace; and
WHEREAS, National History Day began in 1974 and was hailed as a revolutionary way to teach history and quickly expanded into the nation's largest and most respected history education program with hundreds of thousands of students participating annually; and
WHEREAS, Washington History Day began in 1977 and has been an important component of history education statewide; and
WHEREAS, More than 3,500 students, encouraged and guided by more than 125 teachers, participate in the Washington History Day program; and
WHEREAS, National History Day has developed one of the nation's premier models to promote inquiry-based learning and to teach educators how to improve and reform the way history is taught in America's schools; and
WHEREAS, National History Day research and products can be used to fulfill required classroom-based assessments in social studies in the state of Washington; and
WHEREAS, The Presidential Committee on Arts and Humanities report, Creative America, highlighted National History Day and named it an "exemplary program"; and
WHEREAS, National History Day was selected by President George W. Bush and the archivist of the United States to be a key partner in the national "Our Documents" initiative on history and civics; and
WHEREAS, National History Day received the Charles Frankel Prize for public programming in the humanities from the National Endowment of the Humanities; and
WHEREAS, The Washington History Day and National History Day programs will continue to highlight student achievement at a state student contest every May in Washington state and a national student contest every June at the University of Maryland; and
WHEREAS, 2007 marks the 25th anniversary of Washington History Day;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives acknowledge the achievements of Washington History Day in advancing historical literacy and American citizenship, and support the goals and programs of Washington History Day and National History Day; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Lauren Danner, State Coordinator of Washington History Day.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4624 was adopted.
INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING
HB 2257 by Representatives Curtis, Moeller, Takko, Ross, Anderson, Skinner, Armstrong, Orcutt, Eddy, Williams, Dunn and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to public legislative hearings for fiscal audits of the department of social and health services; and adding a new chapter to Title 44 RCW.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
HB 2258 by Representatives Appleton, Kirby, Roach, Hurst, Santos, Kelley and Simpson
AN ACT Relating to studying a database for small loans; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection.
HB 2259 by Representatives Goodman, O'Brien, Roberts, Pearson, Hurst, Ormsby and Ahern
AN ACT Relating to immunity for department of corrections officers when assistance is requested from a law enforcement officer; and amending RCW 9.94A.720.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 2260 by Representatives Orcutt, Ericks, Buri, Fromhold, Schindler, Kessler, Hinkle and Warnick
AN ACT Relating to authorizing state administration and collection of local business and occupation taxes and public utility taxes; amending RCW 35.102.010, 35.102.020, 82.32.010, 82.32.300, 35.102.030, 35.102.040, 35.102.060, 35.102.070, 35.102.080, 35.102.090, 35.102.120, 35.102.130, 35.102.140, 35.102.160, and 35.102.1301; adding new sections to chapter 35.102 RCW; creating a new section; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 2261 by Representatives Campbell, Hudgins, Morrell, Hunt and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to an evaluation of the state wood smoke reduction program; and adding new sections to chapter 70.94 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Select Committee on Environmental Health.
HB 2262 by Representatives Barlow, McCoy, Hunter, Seaquist, Eddy, Fromhold, Ormsby, Sells and Morrell
AN ACT Relating to salary bonuses for individuals certified by the national board for professional teaching standards; adding a new section to chapter 28A.405 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Education.
HB 2263 by Representatives Blake, Moeller, Orcutt and Newhouse
AN ACT Relating to the phosphorus content in dishwashing detergent; and amending RCW 70.95L.020.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.
HB 2264 by Representatives Pettigrew and Jarrett
AN ACT Relating to public facilities; amending RCW 36.100.010, 36.100.030, 82.14.0485, 82.14.0494, 82.14.360, 67.28.180, and 82.14.049; reenacting and amending RCW 82.29A.130; adding a new section to chapter 82.14 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 35.57 RCW; creating new sections; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 2265 by Representatives Goodman, Rodne, Dunshee, Kenney, Kagi, Miloscia, Roberts, Lovick, Lantz, Hunter, Upthegrove, Hurst, Strow, O'Brien and Williams
AN ACT Relating to county supervised community options; and amending RCW 9.94A.505 and 9.94A.680.
Referred to Committee on Human Services.
HB 2266 by Representative Chase
AN ACT Relating to complementary and alternative health care practitioners; amending RCW 18.71.030; creating a new section; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.
HB 2267 by Representatives Roach, Pearson, Dunn and McCune
AN ACT Relating to luring of a child or person with a developmental disability; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.515; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.
HB 2268 by Representatives Lantz, Lovick, Strow, Kagi, Eddy, Ericks, Green, B. Sullivan, McCoy, Moeller, Schual-Berke, Kenney, Hunt, Kelley and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to the possession of dangerous weapons on school facilities; amending RCW 9.41.280; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 2269 by Representatives Kirby, Warnick, Williams and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to allowing attorneys to recover actual costs for service of process; amending RCW 4.84.010; and adding a new section to chapter 18.180 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 2270 by Representatives Newhouse, Orcutt, Hailey, Dunn, Armstrong, Buri, Kristiansen, Schindler, Skinner, Strow, Chandler, Roach, Warnick and McCune
AN ACT Relating to eliminating tax, interest, and penalty provisions for land valued under the open space program; and amending RCW 84.34.070, 84.34.080, 84.34.090, 84.34.100, and 84.34.108.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 2271 by Representatives Orcutt, Newhouse, Armstrong, Dunn, Kristiansen, Schindler and Skinner
AN ACT Relating to encouraging investments in Washington's natural resource-based economy by permitting new timber mills that process only wood grown in Washington to be built with materials and labor that are not subject to state taxes, to allow these mills to have guaranteed permit timelines, to allow these mills to be sited outside of the growth management act, and exempt trucks serving the mill from transportation taxes and fees; amending RCW 43.157.010, 43.157.020, 43.157.030, and 46.16.111; adding a new section to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.70A RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35A.21 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 36.32 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade.
HB 2272 by Representatives Roach, Orcutt, Armstrong, Buri, Kristiansen, Schindler, Skinner, Chandler, Newhouse, McDonald, Pearson and McCune
AN ACT Relating to limiting property taxes by reducing the state levy, limiting property tax increases to one percent by reenacting the provisions of Initiative Measure No. 747, and allowing valuation increases to be spread over time; amending RCW 84.04.030, 84.40.020, 84.40.030, 84.40.040, 84.40.045, 84.41.041, 84.48.010, 84.48.065, 84.48.075, 84.48.080, 84.12.270, 84.12.280, 84.12.310, 84.12.330, 84.12.350, 84.12.360, 84.16.040, 84.16.050, 84.16.090, 84.16.110, 84.16.120, 84.36.041, 84.52.063, and 84.70.010; reenacting RCW 84.55.005 and 84.55.0101; adding a new section to chapter 84.69 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 84.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 84.40 RCW; creating new sections; providing a contingent effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HJM 4018 by Representatives Roach, Dunn, McCune and Hurst
Requesting the withdrawal of the United States from participation in the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America.
Referred to Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade.
2SSB 5093 by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Marr, Keiser, Franklin, Shin, Fairley, Hobbs, Weinstein, Kauffman, Pridemore, Oemig, Eide, Brown, Tom, Kohl-Welles, Regala, McAuliffe, Spanel, Rockefeller and Rasmussen; by request of Governor Gregoire)
AN ACT Relating to health care services for children; amending RCW 74.09.402; adding new sections to chapter 74.09 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.210 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.43 RCW; creating a new section; and repealing RCW 74.09.405, 74.09.415, 74.09.425, 74.09.435, and 74.09.450.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
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.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 12, 2007
HB 1000 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kessler: Adding porphyria to the list of disabilities for special parking privileges. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Armstrong; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Eddy; Ericksen; Hailey; Hankins; Kristiansen; Lovick; Rodne; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Springer; B. Sullivan; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 13, 2007
HB 1008 Prime Sponsor, Representative Moeller: Protecting vulnerable adults. 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; Rodne, Ranking Minority Member; Warnick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Flannigan; Kirby; Moeller; Pedersen; Ross and Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 12, 2007
HB 1091 Prime Sponsor, Representative Van De Wege: Promoting innovation partnership zones. 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; Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; McDonald, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chase; Darneille; Haler; Rolfes and P. Sullivan.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 13, 2007
HB 1114 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rodne: Prohibiting the marketing of estate distribution documents by persons not authorized to practice law in this state. 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; Rodne, Ranking Minority Member; Warnick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Flannigan; Kirby; Moeller; Pedersen; Ross and Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 12, 2007
HB 1178 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rolfes: Revising provisions for contracts with associate development organizations for economic development services. 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; Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; McDonald, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chase; Darneille; Haler; Rolfes and P. Sullivan.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 12, 2007
HB 1230 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hurst: Designating state route number 164 as a highway of statewide significance. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Eddy; Ericksen; Hailey; Kristiansen; Lovick; Rodne; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Springer; B. Sullivan; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace and Wood.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Armstrong and Hankins.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 13, 2007
HB 1252 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunter: Establishing restrictions on prerecorded telephone calls. 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; Eddy; Ericksen; Hankins; Hurst and Takko.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives McCune, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Hudgins and Van De Wege.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 12, 2007
HB 1276 Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Creating a public-private tourism partnership. 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; Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; McDonald, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chase; Darneille; Haler; Rolfes and P. Sullivan.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 12, 2007
HB 1277 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kelley: Expanding competitive local infrastructure financing tools projects. 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; Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; McDonald, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Darneille; Haler; Rolfes and P. Sullivan.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Chase.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
February 13, 2007
HB 1322 Prime Sponsor, Representative McCoy: Defining disability in the Washington law against discrimination. 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.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 13, 2007
HB 1382 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ericks: Regarding excise taxation of sales of tangible personal property originating from or destined to foreign countries. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Conway; Ericks; McIntire; Roach and Santos.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 12, 2007
HB 1403 Prime Sponsor, Representative O'Brien: Modifying snowmobile registration requirements. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Armstrong; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Eddy; Ericksen; Hailey; Hankins; Kristiansen; Lovick; Rodne; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Springer; B. Sullivan; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 13, 2007
HB 1458 Prime Sponsor, Representative Van De Wege: Requiring notice to property owners before condemnation decisions. 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; Rodne, Ranking Minority Member; Warnick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Flannigan; Kirby; Moeller; Pedersen; Ross and Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 13, 2007
HB 1459 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kretz: Authorizing oil and gas regulatory cost-reimbursements. 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.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 13, 2007
HB 1471 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kristiansen: Prohibiting the use of voluntary intoxication as a defense against a criminal charge. 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; Kirby; Ross and Williams.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Flannigan; Moeller and Pedersen.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 13, 2007
HB 1474 Prime Sponsor, Representative Darneille: Revising the interest rate on legal financial obligations. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: 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.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 12, 2007
HB 1493 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hudgins: Clarifying the definition of development activity in respect to construction by a regional transit authority. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Armstrong; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Eddy; Hailey; Hankins; Kristiansen; Lovick; Rodne; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Springer; B. Sullivan; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 13, 2007
HB 1498 Prime Sponsor, Representative Grant: Excluding self-service laundry from the definition of retail sale for excise tax purposes. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chairman; Hasegawa, Vice Chairman; Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Condotta, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Conway; Ericks; Roach and Santos.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives McIntire.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 12, 2007
HB 1505 Prime Sponsor, Representative Clibborn: Regarding physician assistants determining disability for special parking privileges. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Armstrong; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Eddy; Ericksen; Hailey; Hankins; Kristiansen; Lovick; Rodne; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Springer; B. Sullivan; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 13, 2007
HB 1526 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt: Modifying the form of the presidential primary ballot. 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 13, 2007
HB 1674 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunter: Authorizing the governor to enter into a cigarette tax contract with the Spokane Tribe. 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 13, 2007
HB 1705 Prime Sponsor, Representative Barlow: Creating health sciences and services authorities. 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.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
February 13, 2007
HB 1706 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Concerning jurisdiction under the Indian gaming regulatory act. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunt, Chairman; Appleton, Vice Chairman; Green; McDermott; Miloscia and Ormsby.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Chandler, Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Kretz.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
February 12, 2007
HB 1747 Prime Sponsor, Representative Simpson: Removing the deadline for regional transit authorities to acquire insurance by bid or by negotiation on certain projects. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Armstrong; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Eddy; Ericksen; Hailey; Hankins; Kristiansen; Lovick; Rodne; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Springer; B. Sullivan; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 12, 2007
HB 1824 Prime Sponsor, Representative Chase: Allowing the survivors of certain firefighters to remarry without a loss of benefits. 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; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Dunn; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Haler; Hunt; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDermott; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; P. Sullivan and Walsh.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 13, 2007
HB 1937 Prime Sponsor, Representative Lantz: Revising provisions concerning actions under the consumer protection act. 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; Rodne, Ranking Minority Member; Warnick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Flannigan; Kirby; Moeller; Pedersen; Ross and Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 13, 2007
HB 1994 Prime Sponsor, Representative Curtis: Addressing overpayments received by courts. 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 Finance.
February 13, 2007
HB 2007 Prime Sponsor, Representative Eddy: Defining allowable fuel blends. Reported by Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives 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 12, 2007
HJM 4001 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pearson: Naming the 172nd Street overpass of Interstate 5 the "Oliver "Punks" Smith Interchange." Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Flannigan, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Armstrong; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Eddy; Ericksen; Hailey; Hankins; Kristiansen; Lovick; Rodne; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Springer; B. Sullivan; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
There being no objection, the bills and memorial 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 10:00 a.m., February 16, 2007, the 40th Day of the Regular Session.
FRANK CHOPP, Speaker
RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk