FIFTIETH DAY
NOON SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Monday, February 26, 2007
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Pro Tempore. No roll call was taken.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
MOTION
There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the first order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 19, 2007
SB 5067 Prime Sponsor, Jacobsen: Requiring the use of headlights when windshield wipers are used. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Berkey, Jacobsen, Kastama, Kilmer, Pflug, Spanel and Swecker
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Marr, Vice Chair; Benton, Clements, Delvin, Holmquist, Kauffman and Sheldon
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
SB 5109 Prime Sponsor, Rockefeller: Modifying requirements that direct the department of ecology to adopt rules to implement the state of California's motor vehicle emissions standards. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Marr, Morton, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Delvin, Holmquist and Honeyford
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
SB 5120 Prime Sponsor, Kohl-Welles: Requiring a survey of the deployment of broadband technologies among households in the state to encourage cost-effectiveness and identify factors preventing widespread availability. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Delvin, Fraser, Holmquist, Honeyford, Marr, Morton, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 23, 2007
SB 5237 Prime Sponsor, Poulsen: Regarding the purchase of carbon credits from methane-producing entities. Revised for 1st Substitute: Regarding the purchase of carbon credits from entities that remove methane from the environment by the generation of electricity from the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter derived from dairy cows in the state. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5237 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Holmquist, Honeyford, Marr, Morton, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Delvin
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
SB 5238 Prime Sponsor, Poulsen: Creating a public utility tax credit for eligible light and power businesses to encourage the reduction of methane emissions. Revised for 1st Substitute: Creating a public utility tax credit for eligible light and power businesses that purchase and retire renewable energy credits from a facility that generates electricity from methane gas derived from the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter obtained from dairy cows in the state. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5238 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Holmquist, Honeyford, Marr, Morton, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Delvin
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 23, 2007
SB 5287 Prime Sponsor, Rockefeller: Using renewable resources and energy credits to meet electricity consumption targets. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5287 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Marr, Morton, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Delvin, Holmquist and Honeyford
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 22, 2007
SB 5289 Prime Sponsor, Kilmer: Increasing state contracts with veteran-owned businesses. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5289 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Benton, Pridemore and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 23, 2007
SB 5317 Prime Sponsor, Kohl-Welles: Creating additional safeguards for child care. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5317 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
SB 5328 Prime Sponsor, Jacobsen: Providing financial assistance to local gas stations to prevent the release of petroleum products into the environment. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Delvin, Fraser, Holmquist, Honeyford, Marr, Morton, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 23, 2007
SB 5343 Prime Sponsor, Kline: Concerning crimes against property. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Hargrove, Murray and Weinstein
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Carrell and Roach
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
SB 5383 Prime Sponsor, Hargrove: Modifying provisions of the energy freedom program. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Delvin, Fraser, Holmquist, Honeyford, Marr, Morton, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2007
SB 5449 Prime Sponsor, Swecker: Authorizing voluntary environmental management and incentive zone plans for subareas. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5449 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Benton, Pridemore and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 23, 2007
SB 5452 Prime Sponsor, Rockefeller: Providing for reunification after termination of parental rights. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5452 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2007
SB 5455 Prime Sponsor, Morton: Creating the community revitalization partnership pilot program. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5455 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Morton, Schoesler and Shin
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 23, 2007
SB 5472 Prime Sponsor, Kastama: Establishing a pilot program for family counseling. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5472 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Marr and McAuliffe
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Stevens
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
SB 5474 Prime Sponsor, Oemig: Providing for a one-year extension for shoreline master program updates in RCW 90.58.080. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Delvin, Fraser, Holmquist, Honeyford, Marr, Morton, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
SB 5495 Prime Sponsor, Kohl-Welles: Providing for academic employee salary increments for community and technical colleges. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Berkey and Schoesler
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Delvin
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 22, 2007
SB 5528 Prime Sponsor, Pflug: Requiring a review of the essential academic learning requirements in mathematics. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5528 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Brandland, Clements, Eide, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Kauffman, Oemig, Rasmussen, Weinstein and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 23, 2007
SB 5544 Prime Sponsor, Fraser: Abating environmental noise. Reported by Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5544 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Weinstein, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair; Haugen, Jacobsen, Kilmer, McCaslin and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Delvin and Honeyford
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
SB 5553 Prime Sponsor, Spanel: Enhancing the state's oil spill response program. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Fraser, Marr, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Delvin, Holmquist and Honeyford. Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Morton
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 23, 2007
SB 5614 Prime Sponsor, Rockefeller: Creating incentives for community-based solar energy projects. Revised for 1st Substitute: Creating investment cost recovery incentives for voluntarily funded projects of local citizens cooperating with a local governmental entity for the installation of photovoltaic systems of less than one hundred thirty kilowatts on property owned by the participating local governmental entity. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5614 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Delvin, Fraser, Holmquist, Honeyford, Marr, Morton, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
SB 5638 Prime Sponsor, Rockefeller: Revising the statute law committee's publication authority. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Carrell, Murray and Weinstein
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Hargrove. Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Roach
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
SB 5650 Prime Sponsor, Kauffman: Requiring disclosure to customers of the percentage of automatic service charges paid to servers. Reported by Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5650 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Weinstein, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair; Delvin, Haugen, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kilmer and Tom
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
SB 5660 Prime Sponsor, Haugen: Authorizing rural counties to use local sales and use tax collections to fund certain power line conversions in rural counties. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Delvin, Fraser, Holmquist, Honeyford, Marr, Morton, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
SB 5669 Prime Sponsor, Holmquist: Requiring agencies to expedite decisions regarding the implementation of renewable fuel standards. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Delvin, Fraser, Holmquist, Honeyford, Marr, Morton, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
SB 5686 Prime Sponsor, Zarelli: Allowing public utility districts to disburse low-income energy assistance contributions. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Delvin, Fraser, Holmquist, Honeyford, Marr, Morton, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
SB 5698 Prime Sponsor, Hargrove: Concerning case management services for dangerous mentally ill offenders. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5698 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2007
SB 5701 Prime Sponsor, Benton: Establishing a procedure for the election of county commissioners by district. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5701 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Benton, Pridemore and Swecker
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
SB 5780 Prime Sponsor, Eide: Preserving manufactured/mobile home communities. Revised for 1st Substitute: Preserving manufactured/mobile home communities by providing a tax exemption. Reported by Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5780 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Weinstein, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair; Delvin, Haugen, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kilmer and Tom
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 22, 2007
SB 5790 Prime Sponsor, Hobbs: Regarding skill centers. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5790 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Clements, Eide, Hewitt, Holmquist, Kauffman, Oemig, Rasmussen and Weinstein
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 23, 2007
SB 5800 Prime Sponsor, Sheldon: Limiting the obligations of landlords under writs of restitution. Reported by Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5800 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Delvin, Haugen, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kilmer and Tom
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Weinstein, Chair and Kauffman, Vice Chair
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
SB 5823 Prime Sponsor, Fairley: Prohibiting discrimination based on lawful source of income. Revised for 1st Substitute: Prohibiting discrimination based on section 8 program participation. Reported by Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5823 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Weinstein, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair; Delvin, Haugen, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kilmer and Tom
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
SB 5827 Prime Sponsor, Hobbs: Regarding consumer privacy. Reported by Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5827 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Weinstein, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair; Delvin, Haugen, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kilmer and Tom
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
SB 5854 Prime Sponsor, Benton: Limiting utility liens against rental property. Reported by Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5854 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Weinstein, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair; Delvin, Haugen, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kilmer, McCaslin and Tom
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2007
SB 5861 Prime Sponsor, Rasmussen: Regarding special assessments for conservation districts. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Morton, Schoesler and Shin
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
SB 5888 Prime Sponsor, Poulsen: Modifying the competitive classification of telecommunications services. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5888 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Delvin, Fraser, Holmquist, Honeyford, Marr, Morton, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 20, 2007
SB 5902 Prime Sponsor, Prentice: Requiring additional state liquor stores to engage in Sunday sales. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Hewitt, Murray and Prentice
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Clements and Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 23, 2007
SB 5909 Prime Sponsor, Rasmussen: Supporting the needs of children who have been in foster care. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5909 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2007
SB 5920 Prime Sponsor, Kohl-Welles: Establishing a pilot program for vocational rehabilitation services. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5920 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin, Murray and Prentice
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Clements and Holmquist
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 22, 2007
SB 5955 Prime Sponsor, Tom: Regarding educator preparation, professional development, and compensation. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5955 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; Eide, Hobbs, Kauffman, Oemig, Rasmussen and Weinstein
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Holmquist. Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland, Clements, Hewitt and Zarelli
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 23, 2007
SB 5971 Prime Sponsor, Kauffman: Analyzing and remedying racial disproportionality and racial disparity in child welfare. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5971 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
SB 5974 Prime Sponsor, Hargrove: Revising provisions concerning the juvenile chemical dependency disposition alternative. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5974 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
SB 6013 Prime Sponsor, Hargrove: Creating the institutions review commission. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6013 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 23, 2007
SB 6016 Prime Sponsor, Regala: Concerning good cause reasons for failure to participate in WorkFirst program components. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6016 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Carrell. Without recommendation. Signed by Senator Brandland
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 23, 2007
SB 6018 Prime Sponsor, Brandland: Changing provisions concerning detention of persons with a mental disorder or chemical dependency. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2007
SB 6052 Prime Sponsor, Holmquist: Requiring arson offenders to register with the county sheriff. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6052 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Brandland, Carrell, Marr, McAuliffe and Stevens
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 22, 2007
SB 6056 Prime Sponsor, Clements: Requiring a study to evaluate the use of sugar beets for the production of biofuel. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Morton, Schoesler and Shin
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 23, 2007
SB 6073 Prime Sponsor, Shin: Creating incentives to encourage the preservation of manufactured/mobile home communities. Reported by Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6073 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Weinstein, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair; Delvin, Haugen, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Kilmer, McCaslin and Tom
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 23, 2007
SB 6107 Prime Sponsor, Zarelli: Reviewing pipeline capacity and distribution in southwest Washington. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Senators Poulsen, Chair; Rockefeller, Vice Chair; Delvin, Fraser, Holmquist, Honeyford, Marr, Morton, Oemig, Pridemore and Regala
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
On motion of Eide, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Senate Bill No. 5920 which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Senate Bill No. 6052 which was referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the third order of business.
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
February 15, 2007
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
MYRA JOHNSON, appointed February 15, 2007, for the term ending June 30, 2010, as Member of the Professional Educator Standards Board.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education.
February 1, 2007
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
DAN CONNOLLY, appointed February 16, 2007, for the term ending January 18, 2011, as Member of the Board of Pharmacy.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
February 6, 2007
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
EARL HALE, appointed February 6, 2007, for the term ending June 30, 2008, as Member of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, all appointees listed on the Gubernatorial Appointments report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the fourth order of business.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
February 23, 2007
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed the following bills:
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1135,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1264,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1381,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1398,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1409,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1445,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
February 23, 2007
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed the following bills:
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1338,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1392,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1565,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 6123 by Senators Keiser and Kohl-Welles
AN ACT Relating to making the governor the public employer of adult family home caregivers; amending RCW 74.39A.240 and 74.39A.270; adding a new section to chapter 74.39A RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
SB 6124 by Senators Tom, Weinstein, Kline, Pridemore, Kohl-Welles, Poulsen and Oemig
AN ACT Relating to a commission on psychoactive substance control; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 6125 by Senators Pflug, Hobbs, Carrell, Swecker, Rasmussen and Stevens
AN ACT Relating to military funerals; adding a new section to chapter 72.36 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.
AN ACT Relating to residential wells; amending RCW 18.104.020 and 19.27.097; and adding a new section to chapter 18.104 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications.
SB 6127 by Senators Spanel, Swecker, Kilmer, Haugen, Marr and Kohl-Welles
AN ACT Relating to state ferries; amending RCW 47.06.140, 47.60.290, and 47.60.330; adding new sections to chapter 47.60 RCW; repealing RCW 47.60.150 and 47.60.326; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 6128 by Senators Keiser and Kohl-Welles
AN ACT Relating to persons authorized to make expenditures on behalf of a candidate or committee; and amending RCW 42.17.020, 42.17.040, and 42.17.070.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS
SHB 1135 by House Committee on Local Government (originally sponsored by Representatives Appleton, Rolfes, Lantz, Seaquist and Clibborn)
AN ACT Relating to aquifer conservation zones in qualifying island cities without access to potable water sources outside their jurisdiction; and adding a new section to chapter 36.70A RCW.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.
HB 1218 by Representatives Conway, Wood, Condotta, Kenney and Moeller
AN ACT Relating to the temporary issuance, summary suspension, and renewal of licenses by the gambling commission; and amending RCW 9.46.070.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
SHB 1264 by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Fromhold, Conway, B. Sullivan, Kenney, Ericks, Haigh, Ormsby, Simpson and Moeller)
AN ACT Relating to the portability of public retirement benefits; and amending RCW 41.54.010, 41.54.030, and 41.54.070.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SHB 1338 by House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs (originally sponsored by Representatives P. Sullivan, Newhouse, B. Sullivan and Santos)
AN ACT Relating to the Washington beer commission; and amending RCW 15.89.070.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development.
HB 1341 by Representatives Simpson, Curtis, Ericks and Alexander
AN ACT Relating to limiting the regulation of the practice of massage by political subdivisions; amending RCW 18.108.210; creating a new section; and repealing RCW 18.108.100.
Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
HB 1370 by Representatives Green, Conway, Hasegawa, Chase, Simpson, Morrell and Wood
AN ACT Relating to public workers excluded from prevailing wages on public works provisions; and amending RCW 39.12.020.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
HB 1377 by Representatives Pettigrew, Hinkle, Walsh, Haler, Kagi, Appleton, Warnick and Roberts
AN ACT Relating to the placement of children; amending RCW 13.34.130; and reenacting and amending RCW 74.15.020.
Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.
HB 1378 by Representatives Cody, Priest, Campbell, Green, Morrell, Jarrett, Williams and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to licensing specialty hospitals; adding a new section to chapter 70.41 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
SHB 1381 by House Committee on Finance (originally sponsored by Representatives Hasegawa, Orcutt, McIntire and Condotta)
AN ACT Relating to making changes of a technical nature to laws relating to taxes or tax programs, administered by the department of revenue; amending RCW 76.09.405, 82.04.250, 82.04.261, 82.04.294, 82.04.4281, 82.04.440, 82.04.4461, 82.04.4462, 82.04.530, 82.08.02745, 82.12.0284, 82.14B.020, 82.32.520, 82.32.545, 82.32.550, 82.32.555, 84.33.140, 84.34.108, 84.52.010, and 84.52.054; amending 2006 c 84 s 9 (uncodified); reenacting and amending RCW 82.04.050, 82.04.260, and 82.14B.030; reenacting RCW 82.32.600 and 82.32.600; creating a new section; repealing RCW 84.55.012 and 84.55.0121; repealing 2005 c 514 s 113, 2004 c 153 s 502, 2003 c 168 s 902, and 2002 c 67 s 18 (uncodified); repealing 2005 c 514 s 112 and 2003 c 168 s 503; providing an effective date; providing expiration dates; and providing a contingent expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1391 by Representatives Eddy, Ross, Curtis, Jarrett, Morrell and B. Sullivan
AN ACT Relating to filling vacancies in the office of mayor; and amending RCW 35.23.101, 35.23.191, 35.27.140, and 35A.12.050.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.
SHB 1392 by House Committee on Local Government (originally sponsored by Representatives Moeller, Curtis, B. Sullivan, Appleton, Chase and Schual-Berke)
AN ACT Relating to medical insurance for city officials; and amending RCW 41.04.190.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.
SHB 1398 by House Committee on Capital Budget (originally sponsored by Representatives Fromhold, Wallace, Anderson, McDonald, Pedersen and Chase)
AN ACT Relating to the University of Washington's and Washington State University's local borrowing authority; adding a new chapter to Title 28B RCW; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SHB 1409 by House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources (originally sponsored by Representatives B. Sullivan, Orcutt, Kretz and Takko)
AN ACT Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction over conversion-related forest practices to local governments; amending RCW 76.09.240; and adding a new section to chapter 36.70A RCW.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.
HB 1412 by Representatives Eddy, Curtis, Simpson and Upthegrove
AN ACT Relating to providing a one-year extension for shoreline master program updates in RCW 90.58.080; and amending RCW 90.58.080.
Referred to Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications.
HB 1416 by Representatives Grant, Chandler, Linville, Newhouse, Warnick and VanDeWege
AN ACT Relating to standards and grades for fruits and vegetables; and amending 2005 c 234 s 1 (uncodified).
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development.
HB 1431 by Representatives Goodman, Lantz, O'Brien, Rodne, Moeller and Hasegawa
AN ACT Relating to certificates of discharge; amending RCW 9.94A.637 and 9.96.050; and repealing RCW 29A.08.660.
Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.
SHB 1445 by House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs (originally sponsored by Representatives Kessler, Rodne, Chandler, Hunt, Upthegrove and Miloscia)
AN ACT Relating to making adjustments to the recodification of the public records act; amending RCW 42.56.010, 42.56.030, 42.56.330, and 42.56.590; reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.270, 42.56.270, 42.56.400, and 42.56.570; adding a new section to chapter 42.56 RCW; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.
HB 1446 by Representatives Kessler, Rodne, Chandler, Hunt, Upthegrove and Miloscia
AN ACT Relating to the statute of limitations for actions under the public records act; and reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.550.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.
HB 1475 by Representatives Hurst, Haigh, Eickmeyer, Curtis, Alexander, Morrell, Crouse, Simpson, Roach and VanDeWege
AN ACT Relating to the state board for volunteer firefighters and reserve officers; and amending RCW 41.24.250.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.
HB 1480 by Representatives Roach, Hunter, McIntire, Condotta and Ericks
AN ACT Relating to the administration of tax programs administered by the department of revenue; amending RCW 82.16.120, 82.24.120, 82.24.135, 82.24.280, 82.32.033, 82.32.050, 82.32.100, 82.32.130, 82.32.140, 82.32.160, 82.32.170, 82.45.100, 84.12.260, 84.16.036, 84.36.815, 84.36.820, 84.36.825, 84.36.830, and 84.36.840; adding a new section to chapter 82.32 RCW; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SHB 1565 by House Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services (originally sponsored by Representatives Kagi, Dickerson and Kenney)
AN ACT Relating to public access to child in need of services and at-risk youth hearings; and amending RCW 13.32A.200.
Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.
HB 1676 by Representatives Fromhold, Curtis, Moeller, Orcutt, Wallace, Dunn, Santos and Simpson
AN ACT Relating to allowing public utility districts to disburse low-income energy assistance contributions; and amending RCW 54.52.010 and 54.52.020.
Referred to Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications.
HB 1813 by Representatives Kelley, Priest, Hunt, Dunshee, Hinkle, Condotta, Fromhold and Linville
AN ACT Relating to changing the name of the interagency committee for outdoor recreation; making technical, nonsubstantive changes in order to facilitate the name change; amending RCW 42.17.2401, 43.03.028, 43.21J.030, 43.41.270, 43.60A.150, 43.83C.040, 43.99A.070, 43.99B.016, 43.99B.032, 43.99N.060, 43.99N.120, 46.09.020, 46.09.110, 46.09.165, 46.09.170, 46.09.240, 46.09.250, 46.09.280, 77.85.110, 77.85.120, 77.85.140, 79.10.140, 79.70.070, 79A.05.785, 79A.15.010, 79A.15.020, 79A.15.030, 79A.15.040, 79A.15.050, 79A.15.060, 79A.15.065, 79A.15.070, 79A.15.080, 79A.15.100, 79A.15.110, 79A.15.120, 79A.15.130, 79A.25.005, 79A.25.010, 79A.25.020, 79A.25.030, 79A.25.060, 79A.25.080, 79A.25.090, 79A.25.100, 79A.25.110, 79A.25.120, 79A.25.130, 79A.25.140, 79A.25.150, 79A.25.190, 79A.25.200, 79A.25.210, 79A.25.220, 79A.25.230, 79A.25.240, 79A.25.250, 79A.25.820, 79A.25.830, 79A.25.310, 79A.25.370, 79A.35.010, 79A.35.030, 79A.35.050, 79A.35.060, 79A.35.070, 79A.35.090, 79A.35.100, 79A.35.110, 79A.35.120, 79A.60.590, 84.34.055, and 90.71.020; creating a new section; providing an effective date; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
Senator Pridemore moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8633
By Senators Pridemore and Benton
WHEREAS, January 23, 2007, marked the sesquicentennial of the City of Vancouver, Washington; and
WHEREAS, Vancouver has played a prominent role in the history of the State with notable events including the founding of Fort Vancouver in 1825, which served as the capital of the Hudson's Bay Company's Northwest fur trading empire; the first military post in the Pacific Northwest, Vancouver Barracks, which served as the headquarters of the United States military in the Pacific Northwest; being home to Officers Row, the first "neighborhood" in the Pacific Northwest; serving as the landing site, at Pearson Airfield, of the first transpolar flight; and the location of the Kaiser Shipyards, begun in 1942, to support the World War II efforts; and
WHEREAS, Through Vancouver Barracks, the City has been home to some of the most notable figures in military history including General George C. Marshall, General Ulysses S. Grant, General Oliver Otis Howard, and General Benjamin Bonneville; and
WHEREAS, Vancouver has been, in the past, and continues to be, a forward thinking, innovative community that was home to the first street lights and telephones in the Northwest, the first county library system in the State, the location of the first Hilton hotel in the world with a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification, and whose award-winning trails system has helped earn it a designation as one of the most walkable cities in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Vancouver is currently the 4th largest city in the State and serves as a social and economic hub for Southwest Washington; and
WHEREAS, The City of Vancouver plans a yearlong series of events to celebrate its 150th anniversary kicked off by Mayor Royce Pollard's State of the City address on January 23rd and including a community picnic, a citywide bike ride with the Mayor, and a special 150th exhibit at the Clark County Historic Museum;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Washington congratulate America's Vancouver on reaching its 150th Anniversary; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the City of Vancouver.
Senators Pridemore and Benton spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8633.
The motion by Senator Pridemore carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President Pro Tempore welcomed and introduced The Honorable Royce Pollard, Mayor of the city of Vancouver who was seated in the gallery.
MOTION
At 12:13 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Tuesday, February 27, 2007.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate