SIXTIETH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION
FIFTH DAY
House Chamber, Olympia, Friday, January 18, 2008
The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Morris presiding). The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present.
The flags were escorted to the rostrum by the Washington Air National Guard Honor Guard, comprised of Captain Erik Stohl, Master Sergeant Chad Bunch, Master Sergeant Jay Dueck and Staff Sergeant Victor Jugo. The Speaker (Representative Morris presiding) led the Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. The National Anthem was performed by the Washington Air National Guard's Band of the Northwest. Prayer was offered by Chaplain Kelly Hansen, Washington National Guard..
Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.
RESOLUTION
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4671, By Representatives Rodne, Loomis, Conway and Hankins
WHEREAS, Nearly eighty-six hundred men and women of the Washington National Guard continue to serve the country as guardians of American interests at home and abroad; and
WHEREAS, These recognized leaders in state, regional, and national preparedness, who reside in every legislative district throughout Washington, volunteer their time and personal efforts to serve the needs of the people of Washington state; and
WHEREAS, The Guard answered the state's call numerous times in response to firefighting and flood support efforts and to protect lives in both civil and natural emergencies and disasters - including the most recent challenges in Western Washington; and
WHEREAS, The Washington Army and Air National Guard provided critical mission support in both personnel and equipment to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan, respectively, and Operation Noble Eagle here at home; and
WHEREAS, The Washington Army and Air National Guard answered the call in support of hurricane relief efforts on the Gulf Coast resulting from Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma and others; and
WHEREAS, The Guard continues to train and prepare for both natural disasters and threats to our national security; and
WHEREAS, The Guard continues to promote positive lifestyles and activities for Washington's youth through involvement in and support of highly effective drug prevention programs with school-aged children and community-based organizations, and now the work in preparation for the opening of the Washington Youth Academy; and
WHEREAS, The Guard continues to actively participate in the state's counterdrug efforts by providing soldiers, airmen, and specialized equipment to over thirty-five local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, The Guard adds value to communities by opening its readiness centers for public use, food banks, and other community and youth activities. The Guard continues to build upon these readiness centers and armories throughout the state to enhance education, add to quality of life, and increase economic vitality;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of Washington express its thanks and appreciation to the devoted families and dedicated employers of our Washington National Guard soldiers and airmen for their support, without whom the Guard's missions could not be successful; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the value and dedication of a strong Washington National Guard to the viability, economy, safety, security, and well-being of this state, both through the outstanding performance of its state emergency and disaster relief mission, and through the continued benefit to local communities by the presence of productively employed, drug-free, well-equipped, and trained Guard units and the readiness centers and armories that house them; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to The Adjutant General of the Washington National Guard, the Governor of the State of Washington, the Secretaries of the United States Army and Air Force, and the President of the United States.
Representative Rodne moved the adoption of the resolution.
Representatives Rodne, Loomis, Alexander and Kelley spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4671 was adopted.
The Speaker (Representative Morris presiding)recognized Major General Timothy Lowenberg, the Adjutant General of the Washington State National Guard; members of the National Guard; and "The First" Mike Gregoire.
INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING
HB 2923 by Representatives Hinkle, Warnick, Blake, Chandler, Hailey, Schmick, Kretz, Williams, Eickmeyer, Condotta, McCune, Van De Wege and Newhouse
AN ACT Relating to providing an alternative method for weight tickets for transporting hay or straw; and amending RCW 20.01.125.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.
HB 2924 by Representatives Flannigan, Ormsby, Liias, Kelley, Wood and Van De Wege
AN ACT Relating to a driver's license renewal exemption for active foreign service members; and amending RCW 46.20.027.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2925 by Representatives Kenney, Pettigrew, Bailey, McDonald, Darneille, Upthegrove, Hasegawa, Loomis, Kelley, Hankins, Rolfes, Morrell, Schual-Berke and Santos
AN ACT Relating to establishing a plan for improving the effectiveness of the office of minority and women's business enterprises; amending RCW 39.19.041; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade.
HB 2926 by Representatives Hunter, Alexander, Roberts, Kagi and Darneille
AN ACT Relating to extending the sunset review and termination date for the office of public defense; and amending RCW 43.131.389 and 43.131.390.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 2927 by Representatives Schual-Berke, Hudgins, Hunter, Chase, Miloscia and Upthegrove
AN ACT Relating to port district commissioners; amending RCW 53.12.260 and 53.12.270; and adding a new section to chapter 53.12 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
HB 2928 by Representatives Schual-Berke, Hudgins, Hasegawa, Chase, Nelson, Hunter, Miloscia, Upthegrove and Santos
AN ACT Relating to public contracting by port districts; amending RCW 53.08.120 and 39.04.010; reenacting and amending RCW 39.04.155; adding a new section to chapter 53.08 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 53 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
HB 2929 by Representatives Hinkle, Morrell and McDonald
AN ACT Relating to certificate of need review requirements related to bed capacity at federally certified critical access hospitals; and amending RCW 70.38.105.
Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.
HB 2930 by Representatives Armstrong, Priest, Warnick, McCune, Hailey, Walsh, Kretz, Grant, Schindler, Newhouse, Anderson, Dunn, Ross, Blake, Condotta, Hankins and Hurst
AN ACT Relating to verification that applicants for drivers' licenses and identicards are lawfully within the United States; amending RCW 46.20.035; adding a new section to chapter 46.20 RCW; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2931 by Representatives Anderson and Chandler
AN ACT Relating to the grants, contracts, and loan management system; and adding a new section to chapter 43.41 RCW.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
HB 2932 by Representatives Anderson, Alexander, Haler, Bailey, Rodne and Kelley
AN ACT Relating to establishing the state council on fiscal management; amending RCW 43.135.025; reenacting and amending RCW 43.135.035; adding new sections to chapter 43.135 RCW; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 2933 by Representatives Wallace, Kenney, Anderson, Darneille, Roberts, Kelley, Hankins, Hasegawa and Chase
AN ACT Relating to assessment of prior learning at institutions of higher education; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
HB 2934 by Representatives Grant, Haler, Ross, Walsh, McIntire and Hankins
AN ACT Relating to the business and occupation tax classification for cleaning up radioactive waste and other byproducts of weapons production and nuclear research and development; amending RCW 82.04.263; creating a new section; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 2935 by Representatives Hurst and Conway
AN ACT Relating to utilization review of physical therapy services for persons receiving industrial insurance benefits; and adding a new section to chapter 51.36 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2936 by Representatives Moeller and Morrell
AN ACT Relating to confidential information; and amending RCW 74.34.095.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
HB 2937 by Representatives Moeller, Morrell, Schual-Berke and Chase
AN ACT Relating to vulnerable adult fatality review; and adding a new section to chapter 74.34 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.
HB 2938 by Representatives Simpson, Schindler, Wood, Hankins and Van De Wege
AN ACT Relating to clarifying annexation procedures between cities and fire districts; amending RCW 35.02.210, 36.70A.110, 36.115.070, and 35.13.270; adding a new section to chapter 35.02 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35.13 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35A.14 RCW; and repealing RCW 35.02.190, 35.02.200, 35.02.202, 35.02.205, 35A.14.380, and 35A.14.400.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
HB 2939 by Representatives Kelley, Kirby, Rodne and McCune
AN ACT Relating to exchange facilitators; reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.270; adding a new chapter to Title 19 RCW; creating a new section; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection.
HB 2940 by Representatives Kelley, Warnick, Barlow, McCune, Seaquist, Rodne, Van De Wege, Linville, Liias, Sullivan, Williams, Wood, Rolfes, Campbell, Morrell, Upthegrove, Chase, Kessler and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to establishing the veteran-owned business linked deposit program; amending RCW 43.60A.190, 43.86A.030, and 43.86A.060; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection.
HB 2941 by Representatives Moeller and Conway
AN ACT Relating to concerning fees for explosives licenses; amending RCW 70.74.137, 70.74.140, 70.74.142, 70.74.144, 70.74.146, and 70.74.360; and adding a new section to chapter 70.74 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2942 by Representatives Conway, Wood and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to adjusting the fee for approval of statements of intent to pay prevailing wages and certification of affidavits of wages paid to forty dollars; amending RCW 39.12.070; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2943 by Representatives Wood and Conway
AN ACT Relating to making changes to the factory assembled structures laws administered and enforced by the department of labor and industries; and amending RCW 43.22.340, 43.22.434, and 43.22.480.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2944 by Representatives Williams, O'Brien, Hasegawa, Lantz and Nelson
AN ACT Relating to the state's management of the Puget Sound commercial salmon fishery; amending RCW 77.50.010 and 77.50.120; reenacting and amending RCW 77.08.010; adding new sections to chapter 77.50 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.
HB 2945 by Representatives Linville, Kessler, Williams, Kirby, Springer, Pearson, O'Brien, Goodman, Lantz, Dunshee, Jarrett, Roach, Campbell, Morrell, Upthegrove, Hurst and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to the wrongful injury or death of a companion animal; amending RCW 4.24.320; and adding a new section to chapter 4.24 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 2946 by Representatives Dickerson, Priest, Kagi, Walsh, Liias, Sullivan, Roberts, Linville, Campbell, Simpson, Upthegrove, Schual-Berke, Hurst, Darneille, Hasegawa, Kessler, Hudgins and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to leave sharing for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; amending RCW 41.04.655 and 41.04.660; and reenacting and amending RCW 41.04.665.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
HB 2947 by Representatives Hunter, Hudgins, Schual-Berke, Anderson, McIntire, Jarrett, Hurst, Rodne, Eddy, Cody, Upthegrove and Chase
AN ACT Relating to port districts; amending RCW 53.12.260, 53.12.270, 53.08.120, 39.04.010, 53.36.030, and 84.55.092; reenacting and amending RCW 39.04.155; adding a new section to chapter 53.12 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 53.08 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 53 RCW; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
HB 2948 by Representatives Wallace, Goodman, Hasegawa, Priest, Dunshee, Anderson, Linville, Haigh, Fromhold, Ormsby, Roberts, Kelley and Chase
AN ACT Relating to the modification of the governing boards of state colleges and universities; amending RCW 28B.20.100, 28B.30.100, 28B.35.100, and 28B.40.100; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
HB 2949 by Representatives Linville, Conway, Armstrong, Condotta, Fromhold and Wood
AN ACT Relating to designating nonappropriated expenses of the liquor control board paid from the liquor revolving fund; amending RCW 66.08.026; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2950 by Representatives Eddy, Simpson, Warnick, Schindler, Takko and Springer
AN ACT Relating to concurrency and impact fees for transportation purposes; and amending RCW 36.70A.070.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
HB 2951 by Representatives McDonald, O'Brien and Morrell
AN ACT Relating to transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle offenses; and amending RCW 46.64.015.
Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.
HB 2952 by Representatives O'Brien, Kirby, Sullivan, Schual-Berke, Ericks, Kelley and Conway
AN ACT Relating to allowing civil forfeiture of conveyances used in prostitution-related offenses; and adding a new section to chapter 9A.88 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 2953 by Representatives Blake, Orcutt, Takko, Hailey, Grant, Eickmeyer, Kretz, Linville, Sump, Condotta and Kessler
AN ACT Relating to the sales and use tax rate for public facilities in rural counties; reenacting and amending RCW 82.14.370; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 2954 by Representatives Hunter, Priest, Jarrett and Anderson
AN ACT Relating to authorizing certain school districts and educational service districts to designate a district treasurer; amending RCW 28A.320.300, 28A.320.310, 28A.320.320, 28A.510.270, 28A.310.370, 28A.310.410, 28A.160.130, 28A.220.040, 28A.320.080, 28A.323.100, 28A.325.030, 28A.330.080, 28A.350.010, 28A.350.050, 28A.410.060, 28A.530.030, 28A.530.050, and 28A.535.060; adding a new section to chapter 28A.320 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 28A.310 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Education.
HB 2955 by Representatives Hunter, O'Brien, Hurst, Sullivan, Williams, Kelley and Morrell
AN ACT Relating to identifying specific programs that are able to have access to criminal history record information; amending RCW 50.12.010 and 43.101.095; adding a new section to chapter 51.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 74.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.20A RCW; adding a new section to chapter 46.01 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 19.86 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.
HB 2956 by Representatives Haler, Hailey, Crouse, Campbell and Van De Wege
AN ACT Relating to firearm possession while hunting; and adding a new section to chapter 77.12 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.
HB 2957 by Representatives Hunt, Armstrong, Appleton, Dickerson, Van De Wege and Chase
AN ACT Relating to private businesses in state-owned housing provided under Title 77 RCW or chapter 79A.05 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 42.52 RCW.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
HB 2958 by Representatives Hunter, McIntire and Jarrett
AN ACT Relating to the consolidation of state lottery revenue distributional directives into a single provision of law; amending RCW 67.70.240 and 67.70.240; repealing RCW 67.70.042 and 67.70.043; and providing a contingent effective date.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 2959 by Representatives Wood, Ormsby, Springer, Conway, Linville, Barlow, Walsh and Quall
AN ACT Relating to craft distilleries; amending RCW 66.24.140, 66.04.010, 66.24.150, 66.24.310, 66.24.520, 66.28.040, 66.28.060, 66.28.150, 66.28.155, 66.40.140, and 66.24.481; reenacting and amending RCW 66.04.010, 66.28.010, and 66.24.210; adding a new section to chapter 66.24 RCW; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2960 by Representatives Barlow, Goodman, O'Brien, Ormsby, Seaquist, Kelley, McCoy, Pettigrew, Williams, Rolfes, Campbell, Morrell and Simpson
AN ACT Relating to extending the statute of limitations for certain sex offenses against minors; and amending RCW 9A.04.080.
Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.
HB 2961 by Representatives Nelson, Simpson and Hasegawa
AN ACT Relating to authority to establish utility local improvement districts; and amending RCW 35.43.042.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
HB 2962 by Representatives Kelley, Ross, Ericks, Chandler, Van De Wege, Armstrong, Wood, Ahern, Conway, O'Brien, Simpson, Green, McIntire and Hurst
AN ACT Relating to providing additional revenues for public safety, including law enforcement officers and firefighters plan 2 pension plan benefits; adding new sections to chapter 41.26 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 2963 by Representatives Conway, Campbell, Chase, Hasegawa, Sullivan, Simpson, Seaquist, Appleton, Sells, Wood, Green, Blake, Ericks, Kenney, Williams, McIntire, Pettigrew, Kirby, Moeller, Fromhold, Hunt, Van De Wege, Ormsby and Hudgins
AN ACT Relating to collective bargaining for Washington State University employees who are enrolled in academic programs; adding a new section to chapter 41.56 RCW; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2964 by Representatives Rodne and Simpson
AN ACT Relating to the effect of special fuel taxes on regional transit authorities; and amending RCW 82.38.080.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2965 by Representatives Ericks, Orcutt, Green, Hinkle, Eddy, Alexander, Morrell, Williams, Pettigrew, Warnick, Grant, Condotta, Armstrong, Chandler, Linville, McIntire and Kessler
AN ACT Relating to developing a feasibility plan for authorizing state administration and collection of local business and occupation taxes; amending RCW 35.102.010; and adding a new section to chapter 35.102 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 2966 by Representatives Conway, Wood, McIntire, Campbell, Simpson, Appleton, Hasegawa and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to certification of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration contractors and mechanics; adding a new chapter to Title 18 RCW; creating a new section; prescribing penalties; providing an effective date; and providing expiration dates.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2967 by Representatives Conway, Wood, McIntire, Simpson, Hasegawa and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to allowing individuals who left work to enter certain apprenticeship programs to receive unemployment insurance benefits; amending RCW 50.20.050 and 50.29.021; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2968 by Representatives Pearson, O'Brien, Kelley, Simpson and Kretz
AN ACT Relating to crimes against persons; amending RCW 9.94A.421, 9.94A.431, 9.94A.470, 9.94A.501, 9.94A.545, 9.94A.640, 9.94A.728, 10.77.092, 10.97.050, 13.40.070, 13.40.077, 43.43.8321, and 43.43.842; and reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.030, 9.94A.411, and 9.94A.715.
Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.
HB 2969 by Representatives Hudgins, Hasegawa and Upthegrove
AN ACT Relating to requiring local bridge owners to maintain, replace, or appropriate funds for bridges deemed to be especially deficient; amending RCW 36.78.090 and 46.68.110; adding a new section to chapter 47.58 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2970 by Representatives Hudgins, Schual-Berke, Hasegawa, Upthegrove, Kagi and Chase
AN ACT Relating to establishing a task force on port district efficiency and collaboration; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
HB 2971 by Representatives Simpson, Williams, Conway, Morrell, Van De Wege, Hurst, Chase and Hudgins
AN ACT Relating to special license plates for mothers of United States armed forces members killed in combat; amending RCW 46.16.725; reenacting and amending RCW 46.16.305; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2972 by Representatives Simpson, Williams, Hinkle, Van De Wege and Hudgins
AN ACT Relating to bridge safety; amending RCW 47.36.050; adding a new section to chapter 47.06 RCW; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2973 by Representatives McCune, Kelley, Kretz, Campbell, Hailey, Seaquist, Dunn, Wallace, Kristiansen, Walsh, Ericksen, Newhouse, Hasegawa, Ross, Roach, McDonald, Schindler, Ahern, Van De Wege, Linville, Warnick, Eddy, Condotta, Rolfes, Morrell, Nelson, Hurst, Kessler, Bailey and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to exempting school buses from fuel taxes; amending RCW 82.38.080; 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 Transportation.
HB 2974 by Representatives McCune, Kretz, Warnick and Bailey
AN ACT Relating to the study of the Pledge of Allegiance; and amending RCW 28A.230.170.
Referred to Committee on Education.
HB 2975 by Representatives Chandler and Condotta
AN ACT Relating to use of agency shop fees; amending RCW 42.17.760, 28B.52.045, 41.76.045, 41.59.100, 41.80.100, 47.64.160, 41.56.113, and 41.56.122; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2976 by Representatives Sullivan, Haigh, Quall, Liias and Nelson
AN ACT Relating to approving the segmented mathematics assessment as an alternative assessment; and reenacting and amending RCW 28A.655.061.
Referred to Committee on Education.
HB 2977 by Representatives Ericks, Orcutt, Morrell, Hinkle, Williams, Alexander, Eddy, Warnick, Grant, Armstrong, Chandler, O'Brien, Sells, Liias, Roberts, Springer, Linville, Simpson, Hurst, Hasegawa, Kessler and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to the burden of proof for corrections to property tax valuations made by public officials; and amending RCW 84.40.0301.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 2978 by Representatives Kretz and Sump
AN ACT Relating to the interwatershed transfer of water rights; amending RCW 90.03.380; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.
HB 2979 by Representatives Williams, Conway, Moeller and Simpson
AN ACT Relating to overtime compensation for agricultural employees; and amending RCW 49.46.130.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2980 by Representatives Williams, Conway, Moeller and Hasegawa
AN ACT Relating to ex parte contacts with medical providers during industrial insurance appeals; and adding a new section to chapter 51.52 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2981 by Representatives Williams, Blake and Simpson
AN ACT Relating to moving towards more uniform surface mine regulations; amending RCW 78.44.031; adding a new section to chapter 36.01 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.
HB 2982 by Representatives Haigh and Simpson
AN ACT Relating to membership in plan 1 of the public employees' retirement system; and adding a new section to chapter 41.40 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 2983 by Representatives Haigh, Schual-Berke, Hunt, Sullivan, Liias, Roberts, Chase and Santos
AN ACT Relating to expanding the Washington state leadership academy; amending RCW 28A.415.340; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Education.
HB 2984 by Representatives Ericksen and Roberts
AN ACT Relating to allowing counties to use existing revenues for public trails; adding a new section to chapter 82.14 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 2985 by Representatives Liias, Ericks, Ormsby, Appleton, Hunt, O'Brien, Loomis, Pettigrew, Kagi, Blake, Simpson and Chase
AN ACT Relating to establishing local public works assistance funds; and adding a new chapter to Title 36 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade.
HB 2986 by Representatives Takko and Schindler
AN ACT Relating to property tax collection and assessment; and amending RCW 58.08.040, 84.40.042, 84.56.070, 86.09.490, 84.60.050, 87.03.265, 87.03.270, 85.08.480, 82.45.090, and 84.69.030.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 2987 by Representatives Wallace, Fromhold, Priest, Sullivan, Roberts, McIntire, Simpson and Hasegawa
AN ACT Relating to transfers of accumulated leave of common school and higher education employees; and amending RCW 28A.310.240 and 28A.400.300.
Referred to Committee on Education.
HB 2988 by Representatives Quall, Priest, Sullivan and Santos
AN ACT Relating to changing requirements for student learning plans; and reenacting and amending RCW 28A.655.061.
Referred to Committee on Education.
There being no objection, the bills listed on the day's introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
January 17, 2008
HB 1601 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rolfes: Creating the children's environmental health and protection advisory council. Reported by Select Committee on Environmental Health
MAJORITY recommendation: The third substitute bill be substituted therefor and the third substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Campbell, Chair; Hudgins, Vice Chair; Sump, Ranking Minority Member; Chase; Hailey; Hunt; Morrell; Newhouse and Wood.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
January 16, 2008
HB 2468 Prime Sponsor, Representative Van De Wege: Authorizing the department of natural resources to establish an inventory, conduct an assessment, and develop recommendations to improve community and urban forest conditions in Washington state. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Blake, Chair; Van De Wege, Vice Chair; Kretz, Ranking Minority Member; Warnick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Eickmeyer; Grant; Hailey; Lantz; Loomis; McCoy; Nelson and Orcutt.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
January 18, 2008
HB 2469 Prime Sponsor, Representative Upthegrove: Eliminating references to pierhead lines and regarding authorizing structures within waterways. Reported by Committee on Ecology & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Upthegrove, Chair; Sump, Ranking Minority Member; Dickerson; Dunshee; Eickmeyer; Kristiansen; O'Brien and Pearson.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 17, 2008
HB 2505 Prime Sponsor, Representative O'Brien: Providing funding for a patrol vessel for public protection and emergencies. 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, Chair; Hurst, Vice Chair; Pearson, Ranking Minority Member; Ross, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Goodman and Kirby.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review.
January 16, 2008
HB 2522 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hudgins: Regarding civil penalty provisions for on-site sewage disposal systems administered by local health jurisdictions. Reported by Select Committee on Environmental Health
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Campbell, Chair; Hudgins, Vice Chair; Sump, Ranking Minority Member; Chase; Hailey; Morrell; Newhouse and Wood.
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, with the exception of HOUSE BILL NO. 2437 which was placed on the Second Reading calendar.
SECOND READING
HOUSE BILL NO. 2279, By Representatives Darneille, Springer, Pettigrew, O'Brien, Hasegawa and Santos
Prohibiting discrimination against affordable housing developments.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 2279 was substituted for House Bill No. 2279 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2279 was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Darneille and Armstrong spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The Speaker (Representative Morris presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2279.
MOTION
On motion of Representative Santos, Representative Rolfes was excused.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2279 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 97, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Barlow, Blake, Campbell, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Dunn, Dunshee, Eddy, Eickmeyer, Ericks, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Goodman, Grant, Green, Haigh, Hailey, Haler, Hankins, Hasegawa, Herrera, Hinkle, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jarrett, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kretz, Kristiansen, Lantz, Liias, Linville, Loomis, McCoy, McCune, McDonald, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Nelson, Newhouse, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, Roberts, Rodne, Ross, Santos, Schindler, Schmick, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Skinner, Smith, Sommers, Springer, Sullivan, Sump, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 97.
Excused: Representative Rolfes - 1.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2279, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
Due to a death in my family, I was unable to attend the floor session on Friday, January 18, 2008, therefore I missed several votes. For the record, I intended to vote YEA on Substitute House Bill No. 2279.
CHRISTINE ROLFES, 23rd District
THIRD READING
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1148, By House Committee on Housing (originally sponsored by Representatives Simpson, Dunn, Orcutt, McCune, Chase, Wallace, Ormsby and Springer)
Addressing the restriction of mobile home or manufactured home locations.
The bill was read the third time.
Representatives Simpson and Armstrong spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The Speaker (Representative Morris presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1148.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1148 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 97, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Barlow, Blake, Campbell, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Dunn, Dunshee, Eddy, Eickmeyer, Ericks, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Goodman, Grant, Green, Haigh, Hailey, Haler, Hankins, Hasegawa, Herrera, Hinkle, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jarrett, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kretz, Kristiansen, Lantz, Liias, Linville, Loomis, McCoy, McCune, McDonald, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Nelson, Newhouse, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, Roberts, Rodne, Ross, Santos, Schindler, Schmick, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Skinner, Smith, Sommers, Springer, Sullivan, Sump, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 97.
Excused: Representative Rolfes - 1.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1148, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
Due to a death in my family, I was unable to attend the floor session on Friday, January 18, 2008, therefore I missed several votes. For the record, I intended to vote YEA on Substitute House Bill No. 1148.
CHRISTINE ROLFES, 23rd District
HOUSE BILL NO. 1149, By Representatives O'Brien, Dunn, McCune, Wallace and Simpson
Eliminating advance property tax payments for binding site plans.
The bill was read the third time.
Representatives O'Brien and Armstrong spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The Speaker (Representative Morris presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of House Bill No. 1149.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 1149 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 97, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Barlow, Blake, Campbell, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Dunn, Dunshee, Eddy, Eickmeyer, Ericks, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Goodman, Grant, Green, Haigh, Hailey, Haler, Hankins, Hasegawa, Herrera, Hinkle, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jarrett, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kretz, Kristiansen, Lantz, Liias, Linville, Loomis, McCoy, McCune, McDonald, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Nelson, Newhouse, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, Roberts, Rodne, Ross, Santos, Schindler, Schmick, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Skinner, Smith, Sommers, Springer, Sullivan, Sump, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 97.
Excused: Representative Rolfes - 1.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1149, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
Due to a death in my family, I was unable to attend the floor session on Friday, January 18, 2008, therefore I missed several votes. For the record, I intended to vote YEA on House Bill No. 1149.
CHRISTINE ROLFES, 23rd District
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1727, By House Committee on Local Government (originally sponsored by Representatives Springer, Eddy, Dunn, Pettigrew, B. Sullivan, Buri, Strow, Ahern, Orcutt, Takko, Anderson, Haler, Upthegrove, Simpson, Jarrett, Rodne, Sells, O'Brien, Newhouse, Miloscia, Hinkle, Walsh, McCune, Kagi, Williams, Lovick, Linville, Quall, McDonald, Warnick, Kristiansen, Hurst, Seaquist, Kenney and Sullivan)
Planning to ensure sufficient land and densities available to accommodate growth.
The bill was read the third time.
Representatives Springer and Warnick spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The Speaker (Representative Morris presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1727.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1727 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 97, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Barlow, Blake, Campbell, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Dunn, Dunshee, Eddy, Eickmeyer, Ericks, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Goodman, Grant, Green, Haigh, Hailey, Haler, Hankins, Hasegawa, Herrera, Hinkle, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jarrett, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kretz, Kristiansen, Lantz, Liias, Linville, Loomis, McCoy, McCune, McDonald, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Nelson, Newhouse, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, Roberts, Rodne, Ross, Santos, Schindler, Schmick, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Skinner, Smith, Sommers, Springer, Sullivan, Sump, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 97.
Excused: Representative Rolfes - 1.
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1727, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
Due to a death in my family, I was unable to attend the floor session on Friday, January 18, 2008, therefore I missed several votes. For the record, I intended to vote YEA on Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1727.
CHRISTINE ROLFES, 23rd District
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1956, By Representatives Pettigrew, Miloscia, Santos, Sells, Ormsby and Hasegawa
Prohibiting discrimination based on lawful source of income.
The bill was read the third time.
Representative Pettigrew spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Representative Armstrong spoke against the passage of the bill.
The Speaker (Representative Morris presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Engrossed House Bill No. 1956.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed House Bill No. 1956 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 63, Nays - 34, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.
Voting yea: Representatives Appleton, Barlow, Blake, Campbell, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Eddy, Eickmeyer, Ericks, Fromhold, Goodman, Grant, Green, Haigh, Hasegawa, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jarrett, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Liias, Linville, Loomis, McCoy, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Nelson, O'Brien, Ormsby, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roberts, Santos, Schindler, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Sommers, Springer, Sullivan, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 63.
Voting nay: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Chandler, Condotta, Crouse, DeBolt, Dunn, Ericksen, Flannigan, Hailey, Haler, Hankins, Herrera, Hinkle, Kretz, Kristiansen, McCune, McDonald, Newhouse, Orcutt, Pearson, Roach, Rodne, Ross, Schmick, Skinner, Smith, Sump, Wallace, Walsh and Warnick - 34.
Excused: Representative Rolfes - 1.
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1956, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
Due to a death in my family, I was unable to attend the floor session on Friday, January 18, 2008, therefore I missed several votes. For the record, I intended to vote YEA on Engrossed House Bill No. 1956
CHRISTINE ROLFES, 23rd District
There being no objection, the House reverted to the sixth order of business.
SECOND READING
HOUSE BILL NO. 2014, By Committee on Housing (Originally sponsored by Representatives Chase, Santos, Kenney, Hasegawa, Miloscia, Simpson and Ormsby)
Addressing the regulation of conversion condominiums.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 2014 was substituted for House Bill No. 2014 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2014 was read the second time.
There being no objection, amendments (951), (952), (953), (954) and (955) were withdrawn.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Chase, Armstrong, Dickerson, Schindler and Miloscia spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The Speaker (Representative Morris presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2014.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2014 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 94, Nays - 3, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Barlow, Blake, Campbell, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Dunn, Dunshee, Eddy, Eickmeyer, Ericks, Flannigan, Fromhold, Goodman, Grant, Green, Haigh, Hailey, Haler, Hankins, Hasegawa, Herrera, Hinkle, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jarrett, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kretz, Kristiansen, Lantz, Liias, Linville, Loomis, McCoy, McCune, McDonald, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Nelson, Newhouse, O'Brien, Ormsby, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, Roberts, Rodne, Ross, Santos, Schindler, Schmick, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Skinner, Smith, Sommers, Springer, Sullivan, Sump, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 94.
Voting nay: Representatives Anderson, Ericksen and Orcutt - 3.
Excused: Representative Rolfes - 1.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2014, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
Due to a death in my family, I was unable to attend the floor session on Friday, January 18, 2008, therefore I missed several votes. For the record, I intended to vote YEA on Substitute House Bill No. 2014.
CHRISTINE ROLFES, 23rd District
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., January 21, 2007, the 11th Day of the Regular Session.
FRANK CHOPP, Speaker
BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk