SIXTIETH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION
EIGHTH DAY
House Chamber, Olympia, Monday, January 21, 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 a Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, Pages Shane Roach and Berit Reisenauer. The Speaker led the Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. Prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Leslie Braxton, New Benninnings Christian Fellowship, Renton.
The Psalmists Choir from New Beginnings Christian Fellowship sang several songs.
Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.
RESOLUTIONS
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4675, By Representatives Liias, Sells, Sullivan, Conway and Hankins
WHEREAS, Today, January 21, 2008, communities and neighborhoods all across our state and nation remember, celebrate, and honor the life and work of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Dr. King's ardent quest for knowledge brought him from humble beginnings in Atlanta, Georgia to Boston University from which he earned a doctorate degree in Systematic Theology; and
WHEREAS, Dr. King sought to change longstanding laws by executing a successful boycott of the Montgomery bus system, thus, in effect, ending Jim Crow and government-sanctioned segregation; and
WHEREAS, He faced endless persecution from people who did not want a shift in the status quo, Dr. King stood strong in his convictions and kept an unwavering commitment to his beliefs; and
WHEREAS, The Reverend Dr. King followed the nonviolent dogma of Mahatma Gandhi and Jesus Christ, and truly welcomed those who opposed him with open arms, instead of spurning them or their misgivings; and
WHEREAS, Dr. King etched "Civil Disobedience" into the modern American lexicon, suggesting that we are justified in disobeying the laws when they are unjust and it is our moral obligation to do so; and
WHEREAS, Other activists fought to simply recognize the African-American struggle in America, Dr. King strived to end the race and class divisions of all Americans; and
WHEREAS, Dr. King was taken from this planet in an act of violence – the sort that he vowed to not subscribe to. His work has left an everlasting mark and his image, in itself, is synonymous with peace and change; and
WHEREAS, this year, 2008, marks the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. King, and while several generations have passed since his death we still face many of the same issues. With that said, we should not forget the commitments that this great man made: Nonviolence, peace, and a world in which we are all able to call each other "friend" without prejudice; and
WHEREAS, We, as Americans, must make it our duty to continue the effort of our friend, Dr. Martin Luther King, and break down all racial, social, and class barriers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives, on behalf of the people of our state, recognize the importance of the life and work of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to the civil society and freedoms of the United States of America and of the state of Washington; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor Dr. King's memory by urging all the citizens of Washington to consider the kind of world we could live in if we approach any hardship with grace instead of fists or heartless words.
Representative Liias moved the adoption of the resolution.
Representatives Liias, Herrera, Seaquist, Pettigrew, Kenney, Hasegawa, Chandler, McIntire, Walsh, Dunn, Hinkle and Skinner spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4675 was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4673, By Representatives Nelson, Conway and Hankins
WHEREAS, Washington state's 1.5 million children are the future of this state, and it is our duty and privilege to instill in them the faith, hope, charity, and integrity they need to continue the legacy of freedom, peace, and prosperity we have inherited from those who came before us; and
WHEREAS, Children are the responsibility of their parents and all the citizens of the state of Washington should help them by setting an example of what it means to be a good neighbor, lawabiding citizen, productive worker, and helpful friend; and
WHEREAS, The children of the state of Washington should have access to quality education, wholesome recreation, and a safe community; and
WHEREAS, Children are valued members of society who bring joy, pride, and hope to this nation and its future; and
WHEREAS, The children of the state of Washington should know that their ideas and dreams are valued and respected because we take time to listen and encourage; and
WHEREAS, The obligations of the state of Washington to succeeding generations can only be fulfilled by increased efforts on behalf of the children of this state, who are the citizens of tomorrow; and
WHEREAS, We welcome to the House of Representatives the children here today, the high school students serving as pages, and we hope their experience here inspires them to stay informed and involved in their democracy; and
WHEREAS, The House of Representatives welcome children into the house chamber one day each year, so they may witness the legislative process;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives celebrate the children of the state of Washington and encourage all the citizens of Washington to celebrate children on Children's Day and throughout the year by spending more quality time with children and emphasizing their special place in our lives.
Representative Nelson moved the adoption of the resolution.
Representatives Nelson, Smith, Goodman and Ross spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4673 was adopted.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
January 18, 2008
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed:
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5959,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Thomas Hoemann, Secretary
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
HB 2989 by Representatives Wallace and Hasegawa
AN ACT Relating to industrial insurance coverage for the owners of drywall installation or finishing businesses; amending RCW 51.12.020 and 51.08.070; adding a new section to chapter 51.12 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 51.04 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2990 by Representatives Wallace, Dunn and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to authorizing minor siblings to petition for visitation with each other; and adding a new section to chapter 26.09 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 2991 by Representatives Fromhold, Roberts, Simpson and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to providing salary bonuses for nationally certified school speech-language pathologists and audiologists; and amending RCW 28A.405.415.
Referred to Committee on Education.
HB 2992 by Representatives Blake, Fromhold and Conway
AN ACT Relating to historical parks and historic reserves tax incentive program; adding new sections to chapter 82.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.16 RCW; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Ecology & Parks.
HB 2993 by Representatives Dickerson, Kagi, Hasegawa, Darneille, Kenney, Roberts and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to facilitating continuity of medical assistance for persons confined in correctional institutions and institutions for mental diseases; amending RCW 74.08.025, 74.08.060, 74.09.010, and 74.09.555; adding a new section to chapter 74.09 RCW; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Human Services.
HB 2994 by Representatives Takko, Crouse, Hasegawa, Van De Wege, Roberts, Hankins and Haler
AN ACT Relating to promoting renewable energy in Washington; and adding a new chapter to Title 80 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.
HB 2995 by Representatives Haler, Hailey, Ahern and Hankins
AN ACT Relating to the restoration and redevelopment of unfinished nuclear power project sites for the purposes of creating an electrical generating research and energy park; amending RCW 80.50.300; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.
HB 2996 by Representatives Loomis, Dunshee, Simpson and Morrell
AN ACT Relating to placing averse agents in antifreeze; and adding a new section to chapter 70.106 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 2997 by Representative Anderson
AN ACT Relating to higher education accountability; amending RCW 43.41.400, 28B.76.310, and 28B.76.270; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
HB 2998 by Representatives Anderson and Orcutt
AN ACT Relating to electronic reading of radio frequency identification tags in government-issued identification documents; adding a new chapter to Title 19 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications.
HB 2999 by Representatives Hurst, Loomis, Kelley, Kirby, Liias, Morrell, Green and Simpson
AN ACT Relating to the "chief for a day" program; amending RCW 43.101.010 and 43.101.080; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.
HB 3000 by Representatives Alexander, Cody, Hinkle, DeBolt, Condotta, Orcutt, Williams, McCune, Sullivan, Nelson, Bailey and Kelley
AN ACT Relating to providing tax incentives for employers providing physical fitness services to employees; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 3001 by Representatives Rolfes, Nelson, Simpson, Williams, Appleton, Eddy, Van De Wege, Kenney, Roberts and Upthegrove
AN ACT Relating to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in public community athletics programs; adding a new section to chapter 49.60 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.110 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35.61 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35A.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.68 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.69 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 3002 by Representatives Williams, Sells, Ericks, Simpson, Hurst, Loomis, Conway, Liias, Van De Wege, Kenney, Linville and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to applying arbitration to bargaining by the state and the Washington state patrol; and amending RCW 41.56.475.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
HB 3003 by Representatives Cody, Dickerson, McCoy, Hinkle, Walsh, Pettigrew, Kenney, Linville and Kelley
AN ACT Relating to clarifying the state's ability to recover from defendants the cost of mental health treatment provided at state hospitals; amending RCW 10.01.160; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 3004 by Representatives Roberts, Dickerson, McCoy, Walsh, Hinkle, Pettigrew and Kenney
AN ACT Relating to the public disclosure of information regarding civil confinement facilities; and amending RCW 42.56.420.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
HB 3005 by Representatives Conway, Bailey, Crouse, Fromhold, Simpson and Linville
AN ACT Relating to the transfer of public employees' retirement system plan 2 members to the school employees' retirement system plan 2; and amending RCW 41.40.750.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 3006 by Representatives Bailey, Conway, Crouse, Fromhold, Simpson and Linville
AN ACT Relating to extending the survivor annuity option for preretirement death in plan 1 of the public employees' retirement system to members who die after leaving active service; amending RCW 41.40.270; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 3007 by Representatives Conway, Bailey, Fromhold, Crouse, Van De Wege, Hurst, Sullivan, McDonald, Kenney, Simpson, Linville, Nelson and Kelley
AN ACT Relating to the survivor benefits of employees who die while honorably serving in the national guard or military reserves during a period of war; and amending RCW 41.26.160, 41.26.510, 43.43.270, 43.43.295, 41.32.520, 41.32.805, 41.32.895, 41.35.460, 41.35.710, 41.37.250, 41.40.270, 41.40.700, and 41.40.835.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 3008 by Representatives Bailey, Conway, Crouse, Fromhold, McCune, Van De Wege, Hurst, Sullivan, McDonald, Liias, Loomis, Kenney, Alexander, Simpson, Linville, Nelson, Morrell, Kelley and Green
AN ACT Relating to interruptive military service credit within plans 2 and 3 of the public employees' retirement system, plans 2 and 3 of the teachers' retirement system, plan 2 of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system, plan 2 of the Washington state patrol retirement system, and the public safety employees' retirement system; and amending RCW 41.40.710, 41.40.805, 41.35.470, 41.35.650, 41.32.810, 41.32.865, 41.26.520, 43.43.260, and 41.37.260.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 3009 by Representatives McCune, Priest, Barlow, Roach, Sullivan, Quall, Ahern, Orcutt, Ericksen, Anderson, Dunn, Liias, Green, Upthegrove, Simpson, Kretz, Nelson and Bailey
AN ACT Relating to exempting the annual parental declaration of intent to home school from the public disclosure act; and amending RCW 42.56.320.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
HB 3010 by Representatives Sullivan, Roach, Quall, Ahern, McCune, Orcutt, Anderson, Liias, Ericksen, Dunn, Upthegrove, Simpson, Linville, Ormsby and Kelley
AN ACT Relating to prohibiting advertising and marketing to students receiving home-based instruction; and adding a new section to chapter 28A.320 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Education.
HB 3011 by Representatives Loomis, Rodne and Kelley
AN ACT Relating to safeguarding securities owned by insurers; amending RCW 48.13.450, 48.13.455, 48.13.460, 48.13.465, 48.13.475, and 48.13.490; and adding a new section to chapter 48.13 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection.
HB 3012 by Representatives Ross, Lantz, Rodne and Williams
AN ACT Relating to estate distribution documents; and amending RCW 19.295.010.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 3013 by Representatives Cody, Morrell, Kenney and Linville
AN ACT Relating to making clarifications to the nursing facility medicaid payment system in relation to the use of minimum occupancy in setting cost limits and application of the statewide average payment rate specified in the biennial appropriations act; amending RCW 74.46.421, 74.46.431, 74.46.511, and 74.46.515; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 3014 by Representatives Chase, Springer, O'Brien, Linville, Van De Wege, Hunt, Grant, Morrell, Kenney and Rolfes
AN ACT Relating to an exemption for manufacturers of biological remediation technologies for use in on-site sewage disposal systems; amending RCW 70.118.020; adding a new section to chapter 70.118 RCW; creating new sections; providing an expiration date; and providing a contingent expiration date.
Referred to Select Committee on Environmental Health.
HB 3015 by Representatives Jarrett, Wallace, Anderson, Williams, Upthegrove, Hasegawa, Springer and Kelley
AN ACT Relating to establishing a student position on the Bellevue Community College board of trustees; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
HB 3016 by Representatives Warnick, Hinkle and Kretz
AN ACT Relating to allowing additional local jurisdictions to allow off-road vehicles to operate on designated city and county roadways; and amending RCW 46.09.180.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 3017 by Representatives Warnick, Hinkle and Kretz
AN ACT Relating to outdoor burning; and amending RCW 70.94.743.
Referred to Select Committee on Environmental Health.
HB 3018 by Representatives Green, Hinkle, Cody, Roberts and Morrell
AN ACT Relating to psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioners; amending RCW 71.05.215 and 71.05.217; and reenacting and amending RCW 71.05.020.
Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.
HB 3019 by Representatives Fromhold, Conway, Bailey, Crouse, Hurst and Simpson
AN ACT Relating to service credit for members working a partial year in plans 2 and 3 of the teachers' retirement system and the school employees' retirement system; amending RCW 41.35.180; and reenacting and amending RCW 41.32.010.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 3020 by Representatives Chase, Conway, Fromhold, Bailey, Crouse, Liias, Van De Wege, Hurst, McDonald, Kenney, Simpson, Linville, Ormsby and Kelley
AN ACT Relating to benefits for the survivors of certain firefighters; amending RCW 41.18.080 and 41.18.100; and adding a new section to chapter 41.18 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 3021 by Representatives Conway, Fromhold, Crouse, Van De Wege, Hurst, Simpson and Linville
AN ACT Relating to salary bonuses for individuals certified by the national board for professional teaching standards; amending RCW 28A.405.415; and reenacting and amending RCW 41.32.010.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 3022 by Representatives Fromhold, Conway, Crouse, Hurst, Simpson and Linville
AN ACT Relating to vesting after five years of service in the defined benefit portion of the public employees' retirement system, the school employees' retirement system, and the teachers' retirement system plan 3; and amending RCW 41.32.875, 41.35.680, and 41.40.820.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 3023 by Representatives Crouse, Conway, Fromhold, Van De Wege, Hurst, Simpson, Kretz and Linville
AN ACT Relating to allowing department of fish and wildlife enforcement officers to transfer service credit; and adding a new section to chapter 41.26 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 3024 by Representatives Conway, Fromhold, Bailey, Crouse, Hurst, Simpson and Linville
AN ACT Relating to purchasing service credit in plan 2 and plan 3 of the teachers' retirement system for public education experience performed as a teacher in a public school in another state or with the federal government; and amending RCW 41.32.813 and 41.32.868.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 3025 by Representatives Fromhold, Conway, Crouse, Hurst and Kenney
AN ACT Relating to higher education employees' annuities and retirement income plans; and amending RCW 28B.10.400.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 3026 by Representatives Fromhold, Conway, Crouse, Liias, Van De Wege, Hurst, Sullivan, Kenney, Simpson and Linville
AN ACT Relating to indexing the one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit for public employees; amending RCW 41.04.017, 41.24.160, 41.26.048, 41.32.053, 41.35.115, 41.37.110, 41.40.0931, and 41.40.0932; reenacting and amending RCW 43.43.285; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 3027 by Representatives Cody, Fromhold, Conway, Crouse, Hurst, Simpson and Morrell
AN ACT Relating to participating in insurance plans and contracts by separated plan 2 members of certain retirement systems; reenacting and amending RCW 41.05.011; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 3028 by Representatives Conway, Cody, Crouse, Hurst, Simpson and Linville
AN ACT Relating to health care coverage for retired or disabled school employees and state employees; adding a new section to chapter 41.05 RCW; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 3029 by Representatives Eddy, Takko, Armstrong, Sells, Simpson and Springer
AN ACT Relating to a secure internet-based system to generate temporary permits to operate vehicles; and amending RCW 46.16.047.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 3030 by Representatives Hunt, Takko and Armstrong
AN ACT Relating to bid limits on public works contracts; amending RCW 35.22.620, 35.23.352, 36.32.250, 52.14.110, and 70.44.140; and reenacting and amending RCW 57.08.050.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
HB 3031 by Representatives Simpson, Schindler, Upthegrove and Schual-Berke
AN ACT Relating to port districts providing sewer and water utilities to district property and other property owners; and amending RCW 53.08.040.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
HB 3032 by Representatives Hunt, Armstrong, Takko and Hankins
AN ACT Relating to bid limits on purchases of public works materials; amending RCW 35.23.352, 36.32.245, and 52.14.110; and reenacting and amending RCW 57.08.050.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
HB 3033 by Representatives Jarrett, Rodne, Eddy, Goodman, Anderson, Sullivan, Springer, Clibborn and Flannigan
AN ACT Relating to the authority of a watershed management partnership to exercise powers of its forming governments; and adding a new section to chapter 39.34 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 3034 by Representatives Linville, Bailey, Ericksen, Flannigan, Darneille, Seaquist, Pettigrew and Kelley
AN ACT Relating to encouraging private investment in port terminal facilities with tax incentives to local governments; adding a new section to chapter 82.32 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade.
HB 3035 by Representatives Jarrett, Rodne, Hunter, Eddy, Clibborn, Anderson and Sullivan
AN ACT Relating to tourism promotion areas; and amending RCW 35.101.010.
Referred to Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade.
HB 3036 by Representatives Miloscia, Hudgins, Upthegrove and Van De Wege
AN ACT Relating to the Washington state quality award; and adding a new section to chapter 53.08 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
HB 3037 by Representatives Ahern, Haler, Skinner, Kretz, Anderson, Warnick and McDonald
AN ACT Relating to compensation for certificated employees in the event of notice of probable cause for discharge; and amending RCW 28A.405.300 and 28A.405.310.
Referred to Committee on Education.
HB 3038 by Representative Ahern
AN ACT Relating to restricting uninsured drivers; amending RCW 46.30.010, 46.30.020, and 46.55.120; reenacting and amending RCW 46.55.113; adding new sections to chapter 46.30 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 3039 by Representatives Kelley, McCune, Upthegrove, Kenney, Appleton, Crouse, Sells, Hasegawa, Green, Grant, Nelson, Loomis, Sullivan, Liias, Roberts, Simpson, Kagi and Morrell
AN ACT Relating to capital grants for integrated long-term care worker training labs in the community and technical college system; creating a new section; and making appropriations.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
HB 3040 by Representatives Roach and McCune
AN ACT Relating to request for closing candidate, campaign, or political committee books of account; and amending RCW 42.17.365 and 42.17.400.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
HB 3041 by Representatives Roach, Williams, McCune, Hurst, Ahern, Darneille, Kenney, Roberts, Simpson, Kretz, Haler, Ormsby, Jarrett and Morrell
AN ACT Relating to learning disabilities screening, identification, and diagnosis; adding a new section to chapter 28A.630 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services.
HB 3042 by Representatives Roach, McCune and Haler
AN ACT Relating to violation of laws pertaining to the use of public resources for political campaigns; amending RCW 42.17.130 and 42.52.520; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
HB 3043 by Representatives Roach, Dunn, McCune, Hurst and Ahern
AN ACT Relating to combat bonuses for veterans; adding a new section to chapter 73.04 RCW; and making an appropriation.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
HB 3044 by Representatives Roach, McCune, Upthegrove, Orcutt, Jarrett and Condotta
AN ACT Relating to reducing the license fee on single-axle trailers; amending RCW 46.16.086; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 3045 by Representatives Green, Kelley, Liias, Van De Wege, Loomis, Rolfes, Simpson and Morrell
AN ACT Relating to the creation of an identity theft unit within the Washington state patrol; adding a new section to chapter 43.43 RCW; and making an appropriation.
Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.
HB 3046 by Representative Ericksen
AN ACT Relating to duplication of ballots; and adding a new section to chapter 29A.60 RCW.
Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.
HB 3047 by Representatives Armstrong, Newhouse and Upthegrove
AN ACT Relating to cost savings on course materials; and amending RCW 28B.10.590.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
HB 3048 by Representatives Lantz, Goodman, Pettigrew, Roberts, Darneille, Appleton, Hasegawa and Kenney
AN ACT Relating to creating a pilot program addressing legal representation for children in dependency proceedings who are age twelve and over; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 3049 by Representatives Williams, Priest, Conway, Roach, Van De Wege, Sullivan, Simpson, Hurst, Kenney and Kelley
AN ACT Relating to employer contributions to an account formed under section 457 of the United States internal revenue code for the benefit of members of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system plan 2; amending RCW 41.26.030; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 3050 by Representatives Bailey, Linville, Chandler, Morrell, Alexander and Hinkle
AN ACT Relating to an independent study of health benefit requirements; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.
HB 3051 by Representatives Seaquist, Lantz, Clibborn, Hunter, Liias, Rolfes and Green
AN ACT Relating to sales and use tax on transportation projects; amending RCW 47.46.060; and adding a new section to chapter 82.32 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 3052 by Representatives Appleton, Sells, Flannigan, Roberts, Haigh, Dickerson and Williams
AN ACT Relating to the role of the department of fish and wildlife in the management of the state wildstock geoduck resource; and amending RCW 79.135.220.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.
HB 3053 by Representatives Kirby, Rodne, Simpson, Roach, Kelley, Sullivan, Conway and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to auto glass repair; and amending RCW 48.30.340.
Referred to Committee on Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection.
HB 3054 by Representatives Hunter, Priest, Sullivan, Kagi, McIntire, Anderson, Pettigrew, Pedersen, Goodman, Jarrett, Ericks, Springer, Eddy, Clibborn, Schual-Berke, Chase, Miloscia, Roach, Hurst, Kessler and Nelson
AN ACT Relating to reallocation of existing lodging taxes for support of heritage and arts programs in a county with a population of one million or more; amending RCW 67.28.180, 67.28.1815, and 82.14.049; creating a new section; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade.
HB 3055 by Representatives Williams, Simpson, Conway, Haler, Roberts and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to allowing clients receiving supported living services to have control over employment of independent supported living providers; adding a new section to chapter 71A.10 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Human Services.
HB 3056 by Representatives Kirby, Hasegawa and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to the use of original equipment manufacturer crash parts for repair of motor vehicles; and adding a new section to chapter 48.30 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection.
HB 3057 by Representatives Ericks, Pettigrew, Chandler, Green, Hunt, Seaquist, Priest, Sullivan, Darneille, Kessler, Hurst, Liias, Kenney, Roberts, Rolfes and Simpson
AN ACT Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for tangible personal property sold for charitable purposes; adding a new section to chapter 82.08 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 3058 by Representatives Takko, Armstrong, Clibborn, Williams and Roberts
AN ACT Relating to public transit vehicle stops at unmarked stop zones; and amending RCW 46.61.560.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 3059 by Representatives Hudgins, Hasegawa and Roberts
AN ACT Relating to lead blood level assessments; and adding a new section to chapter 74.09 RCW.
Referred to Select Committee on Environmental Health.
HB 3060 by Representatives Hudgins and Hasegawa
AN ACT Relating to providing glossaries for the Washington assessment of student learning; adding a new section to chapter 28A.655 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Education.
HB 3061 by Representatives Schual-Berke, Darneille, Appleton, Moeller and Hasegawa
AN ACT Relating to creation of a department to elevate the importance of child well-being as an essential outcome of an effective child welfare system; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; creating a new section; providing expiration dates; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services.
HB 3062 by Representatives Schual-Berke, Hudgins, Dickerson, Hasegawa, Chase, Upthegrove and Nelson
AN ACT Relating to requiring voter approval for property tax increases above one percent for port districts with an assessed value exceeding two hundred billion dollars through the elimination of banked levy capacity; amending RCW 84.55.092; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
HB 3063 by Representatives Roach, McCune, Takko, Haler, Jarrett and Warnick
AN ACT Relating to enhancing the security of driver licenses; amending RCW 46.20.035, 46.20.091, and 46.20.161; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
HB 3064 by Representatives Morrell, Green, Appleton, Seaquist, Van De Wege, Upthegrove, Lantz, Kenney, Roberts, Simpson, Hunt, O'Brien, Linville, Ormsby, Wood, Campbell, Jarrett and Hudgins
AN ACT Relating to providing safe collection and disposal of unwanted drugs from residential sources through a producer managed and funded product stewardship program; amending RCW 18.64.165; adding new sections to chapter 18.64 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 70 RCW; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Select Committee on Environmental Health.
HB 3065 by Representatives Roberts, Dickerson, Appleton, Lantz, Clibborn, Rodne, Walsh, Kenney and Morrell
AN ACT Relating to life transitions multipurpose programs; and amending RCW 28B.04.010, 28B.04.020, 28B.04.030, 28B.04.040, 28B.04.050, 28B.04.060, 28B.04.080, 28B.04.085, 28B.04.100, 28B.04.110, and 28B.04.120.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
HJR 4227 by Representatives Alexander and Orcutt
Amends the state Constitution to prohibit substantive law
changes in appropriation bills.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
ESSB 5959 by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Hargrove, Kilmer, Shin, Sheldon, Kohl-Welles, Delvin and McAuliffe)
AN ACT Relating to expanding availability of housing for individuals and families at risk of homelessness; adding new sections to chapter 43.185C RCW; and repealing RCW 59.18.600.
Referred to Committee on Housing.
SB 6272 by Senators Berkey, Hobbs, Fairley, Keiser, Kilmer, McDermott, Kauffman, Kohl-Welles, Murray, Shin, Regala, Kline, Spanel, Rasmussen and Franklin
AN ACT Relating to expanding financial literacy through education and counseling to promote greater homeownership security; adding new sections to chapter 43.320 RCW; making appropriations; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
AN ACT Relating to correcting obsolete references concerning chapter 10.77 RCW; amending RCW 10.77.010, 10.77.065, 10.77.092, 10.77.097, 10.77.163, 71.05.235, 71.05.280, 71.05.290, 71.05.300, 71.05.320, 71.05.425, 71.09.025, 71.09.030, and 71.09.060; repealing RCW 10.77.260 and 10.77.800; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Human Services.
SB 6335 by Senators Prentice, Shin, Kohl-Welles and McAuliffe
AN ACT Relating to the homeless families services fund; making an appropriation; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
There being no objection, the bills, memorials and resolutions 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 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.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.
There being no objection, the House adjourned until 9:55 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2008, the 9th Day of the Regular Session.
FRANK CHOPP, Speaker
BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk