SIXTIETH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION
SEVENTY FOURTH DAY
House Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, March 22, 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
March 21, 2007
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1289, and the same is herewith transmitted.
Thomas Hoemann, Secretary
RESOLUTIONS
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-4644, by Representatives Kagi, Dickerson, Simpson, Sells, B. Sullivan, O'Brien, Moeller, Morrell, Takko, Ericks, Hunt, McDermott, Goodman, Appleton, Conway, Chase, Eickmeyer, Lantz, McIntire, Van De Wege, Springer, Green, Haler, Dunn, Kirby, Eddy, Roberts, Miloscia, Quall, Hinkle, McCoy, Williams, Blake, Dunshee, Kelley and Hunter
WHEREAS, There are 8,000 children in foster care on any given day in Washington State; and
WHEREAS, The basic, medical, and therapeutic needs of foster children are provided by the budget of the children's administration of the department of social and health services; and
WHEREAS, Their normal childhood needs and desires for extracurricular activities, like team sports, music, and art lessons, field trips and summer camp, and tangible needs like ASB cards, school yearbooks, and prom tickets have no public funding source; and
WHEREAS, Social science research and common sense dictate that these experiences are important to successful growth and development and can reduce the negative effects of abuse and neglect;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the importance of supporting foster children and their participation in extracurricular activities not paid for by the state, and proudly sponsor the June Leonard Memorial Golf Tournament.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4644 was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-4647, by Representatives Schual-Berke, Rolfes, Chase, Moeller, McDermott, Barlow, O'Brien, Darneille, Blake, Morris, Appleton, Cody, Kirby, Springer, McCoy, Wallace, Miloscia, Takko, Hunt, Van De Wege, Eickmeyer, Hudgins, Williams, Lantz, Quall, Hunter, Eddy and Ericks
WHEREAS, The First Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees all Americans the right to freely practice their beliefs, and the right to be free from the establishment of a state religion; and
WHEREAS, April 2nd commemorates the Exodus, which has extended beyond the Jewish faith to symbolize the larger principle that people of all faiths, as well as people of no faith, are entitled to freedom from persecution; and
WHEREAS, The world is aghast at the perverted, dehumanizing logic behind the Holocaust, and any other acts of systematic genocide on the basis of one's choice of doctrine or creed; and
WHEREAS, The grievous tragedy of September 11th emphasized the need for moderation and tolerance between faiths, be that tolerance used to solve the religious strife between Muslims and Jews in the Middle East, the persecution that some Muslims have endured in the United States, the persecution that Christians have endured in Sudan, the recurring instances of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia in Europe, or any other regional or international religious conflict; and
WHEREAS, People of all nations regret the needless loss of life that resulted from the religious and ethnic conflict of the Indian Partition, and condemn all other actions of the colonialist era that have led to the arbitrary division of one people against another; and
WHEREAS, Courageous men and women of faith such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mahatma Ghandi, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and the Dalai Lama, through their visionary leadership and measureless compassion, nonviolently advocated and struggled for equity and justice, becoming international icons for all those who revere the inherent dignity of humanity, and who strive for peace;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington state House of Representatives pause to honor the sacrifices of those who dedicated or lost their lives in defense of religious liberty for all, and acknowledge the crucial role that this liberty fills in the continuance of any democratic society.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4647 was adopted.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the fifth order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
March 20, 2007
HB 1094 Prime Sponsor, Representative Clibborn: Making transportation appropriations for 2007-2009. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Eddy; Hankins; Hudgins; Lovick; Sells; Simpson; Springer; B. Sullivan; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace and Wood.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong; Ericksen; Hailey and Kristiansen.
March 21, 2007
HB 1128 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sommers: Making operating appropriations for 2007-2009. 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; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; McDermott; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Schual-Berke; Seaquist and P. Sullivan.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Buri; Chandler; Dunn; Haler; Hinkle; Kretz; McDonald; Priest and Walsh.
March 20, 2007
HB 2394 Prime Sponsor, Representative Clibborn: Requesting the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds for transportation improvements. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chairman; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Eddy; Hankins; Hudgins; Lovick; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Springer; B. Sullivan; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace and Wood.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong; Ericksen; Hailey and Kristiansen.
March 20, 2007
ESB 5166 Prime Sponsor, Senator Shin: Designating Korean-American day. 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 and Ormsby.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
SSB 5193 Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee On Judiciary: Authorizing donation of unclaimed personal property to nonprofit charitable organizations. Reported by Committee on Local Government
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chairman; Eddy, Vice Chairman; Curtis, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ross; B. Sullivan and Takko.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
SB 5253 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kilmer: Creating a list of and decal for veteran-owned businesses. 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 and Ormsby.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
SB 5408 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fairley: 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 and Ormsby.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
SB 5620 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fairley: Clarifying the authority of the civil service commissions for sheriffs' offices. Reported by Committee on Local Government
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chairman; Eddy, Vice Chairman; Curtis, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ross; B. Sullivan and Takko.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2007
SSB 5674 Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee On Government Operations & Elections: Authorizing registered voters who reside outside of, but own land in, a water district to be elected as a water district commissioner. Reported by Committee on Local Government
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended.
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 57.12 RCW to read as follows:
If the district has fewer than one hundred residents, and if the filing period is reopened for a district commissioner under RCW 29A.24.171 or 29A.24.181 due to a void in candidacy, any person who is a qualified elector of the state of Washington and who holds title or evidence of title to land in the district may file as a candidate for and serve as a district commissioner.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 29A.24 RCW to read as follows:
A void in candidacy in a water-sewer district with fewer than one hundred residents may be filled in accordance with section 1 of this act."
Correct the title.
Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chairman; Eddy, Vice Chairman; Curtis, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ross; B. Sullivan and Takko.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
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 except for the following bills which were placed on the Second Reading calendar:
SIGNED BY THE SPEAKER
The Speaker signed:
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1289,
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., March 23, 2007, the 75th Day of the Regular Session.
FRANK CHOPP, Speaker
RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk