SIXTIETH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION

TWENTY FOURTH DAY

House Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, February 6, 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 Sarah Clogston and Ellis Ishem. The Speaker (Representative Morris presiding) led the Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. Prayer was offered by Reverend Mary Olney-Loyd, First Christian Church, Olympia.

Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.

SPEAKER'S PRIVILEGE

The Speaker (Representative Morris presiding) recognized Idaho State Representative and Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) president George Eskridge, Montana State Representative Julie French and a delegation of officers from the PNWER

The Speaker (Representative Morris presiding) recognized the Legislative Intern Program and Jaimi Nakata, who was shadowing Speaker's Attorney, Cathy Maynard.

RESOLUTION

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4676, By Representatives Quall, Bailey, Schindler, Dunn, Ahern, DeBolt, Sump, McDonald, Warnick, Walsh, Upthegrove, Jarrett, Ericksen, Schmick, Kristiansen, Crouse, Anderson, McCune, Herrera, Armstrong, Kretz, Smith, Ross, Rodne, Pearson, Santos, Priest, Haigh, Roach, Barlow, Simpson, Haler, Skinner and Hankins

WHEREAS, The state of Washington recognizes home education as a valuable educational alternative; and

WHEREAS, The importance of parental involvement in children's education and character development is critical; and

WHEREAS, Homeschools offer families the opportunity for their children to receive an education that couples high standards with a sound environment based on individual family desires; and

WHEREAS, More than sixteen thousand Washington children are currently being home educated; and

WHEREAS, Studies confirm that children who are educated at home score exceptionally well on nationally normed achievement tests and are well-prepared to meet the challenges of today's society; and

WHEREAS, Home education was one of the only means of education for much of America's early history; and

WHEREAS, Many notable Americans, including George and Martha Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Abigail Adams, John Quincy Adams, Chief Seattle, Thomas Edison, Sacajawea, Helen Keller, Douglas MacArthur, Geronimo, Pearl S. Buck, Franklin Roosevelt, Patrick Henry, John Marshall, Abraham Lincoln, and Woodrow Wilson were primarily educated at home; and

WHEREAS, Washington state recognizes home educators for their continued commitment to the diversity and quality of education in our state;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives hereby honor, thank, and celebrate the home-educating families in Washington state.

Representative Quall moved the adoption of the resolution.

Representatives Quall and Hererra spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4676 was adopted.

There being no objection, the House advanced to the sixth order of business.

SECOND READING

HOUSE BILL NO. 2770, By Representatives Kenney, Lantz, Upthegrove, Conway, Morrell, Schual-Berke, McIntire, Hudgins, Simpson and Rolfes; by request of Governor Gregoire

Enacting the governor's homeownership security task force recommendations regarding responsible mortgage lending and homeownership.

The bill was read the second time.

There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 2770 was substituted for House Bill No. 2770 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2770 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 Kenney and Roach 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. 2770.

MOTIONS

On motion of Representative Santos, Representatives Clibborn, Sommers and Dickerson were excused. On motion of Representative Schindler, Representatives Sump, Hailey and Ericksen were excused.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2770 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 92, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 6.

Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Barlow, Blake, Campbell, Chandler, Chase, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Dunn, Dunshee, Eddy, Eickmeyer, Ericks, Flannigan, Fromhold, Goodman, Grant, Green, Haigh, 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, Rolfes, Ross, Santos, Schindler, Schmick, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Skinner, Smith, Springer, Sullivan, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 92.

Excused: Representatives Clibborn, Dickerson, Ericksen, Hailey, Sommers, and Sump - 6.

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2770, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

HOUSE BILL NO. 3141, By Representatives Liias, Chase, Ericks, Loomis, Rolfes, Miloscia, Upthegrove, Appleton, Dickerson, Kenney and Ormsby

Concerning sustainable residential weatherization for low-income households.

The bill 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 Liias, Armstrong, Chase and Dunn 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. 3141.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 3141 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 90, Nays - 2, Absent - 0, Excused - 6.

Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Barlow, Blake, Campbell, Chase, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Dunn, Dunshee, Eddy, Eickmeyer, Ericks, Flannigan, Fromhold, Goodman, Grant, Green, Haigh, 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, Rolfes, Ross, Santos, Schindler, Schmick, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Skinner, Smith, Springer, Sullivan, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 90.

Voting nay: Representatives Anderson and Chandler - 2.

Excused: Representatives Clibborn, Dickerson, Ericksen, Hailey, Sommers, and Sump - 6.

HOUSE BILL NO. 3141, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

There being no objection, the House reverted to the fourth order of business.

INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

HB 3351 by Representative Chase

AN ACT Relating to food contamination; and creating new sections.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 3352 by Representatives Warnick and Dunn

AN ACT Relating to providing tax exemptions for the purchase of books and other media by public libraries; 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 Finance.

HB 3353 by Representatives Kretz, Bailey, McCune, Haler, Ahern, Schindler, Newhouse, Kristiansen and Dunn

AN ACT Relating to eliminating the state property tax levy and protecting education funding; creating new sections; and repealing RCW 84.52.065, 84.52.067, 84.52.068, and 84.48.080.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 3354 by Representatives Blake, Kretz, Grant, Orcutt, Van De Wege, Takko, Crouse, Walsh, Kessler, Herrera, Wood, Kristiansen, McCune and Dunn

AN ACT Relating to providing sales and use tax exemptions on the sale of organic biomass purchased by a light and power business or forest products company for the production of steam to generate electricity or for use in a production process; 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 3355 by Representatives Jarrett and Anderson

AN ACT Relating to personal services for a services referral agency; and amending RCW 50.04.245.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 3356 by Representatives Dunn, McCune, Campbell, Hankins, Sump, Ahern, Armstrong and Kretz

AN ACT Relating to property tax relief for retired persons and persons retired by reason of disability; and amending RCW 84.36.379, 84.36.381, 84.36.383, 52.18.090, and 52.26.270.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

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

February 5, 2008

HB 1273 Prime Sponsor, Representative Roach: Authorizing fraud alert networks. Reported by Committee on Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Kirby, Chair; Kelley, Vice Chair; Roach, Ranking Minority Member; Hurst; Loomis; Rodne; Simpson and Smith.

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representative Santos.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 1806 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pedersen: Limiting the use of high hazard pesticides on school facilities. Reported by Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education

MAJORITY recommendation: The fourth substitute bill be substituted therefor and the fourth substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Haigh, Chair; Sullivan, Vice Chair; Barlow; Fromhold; Hunter; Jarrett; Kagi; Kenney; Ormsby; Quall; Seaquist; Springer and Wallace.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Priest, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Crouse; Haler and Herrera.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2210 Prime Sponsor, Representative Skinner: Increasing state contracts with veteran-owned businesses. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunt, Chair; Appleton, Vice Chair; Chandler, Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Kretz; Liias; Miloscia and Ormsby.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2337 Prime Sponsor, Representative Armstrong: Regarding services provided by television reception improvement districts. Reported by Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives McCoy, Chair; Eddy, Vice Chair; Crouse, Ranking Minority Member; McCune, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Hankins; Herrera; Kelley; Morris; Takko and Van De Wege.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Hudgins and Hurst.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2421 Prime Sponsor, Representative Chase: Providing incentives to support renewable solar energy. Reported by Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Hurst; Kelley and Van De Wege.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 5, 2008

HB 2463 Prime Sponsor, Representative Roberts: Concerning vendor rates for supported living providers. Reported by Committee on Human Services

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Dickerson, Chair; Roberts, Vice Chair; Ahern, Ranking Minority Member; Walsh, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Bailey; McCoy and O'Brien.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative Darneille.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 5, 2008

HB 2494 Prime Sponsor, Representative Moeller: Requiring the department of health to develop a medical treatment preference form and limiting liability for providers who act in accordance with such forms. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Lantz, Chair; Goodman, Vice Chair; Flannigan; Kirby; Moeller; Pedersen; Ross and Williams.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Rodne, Ranking Minority Member; Warnick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; and Ahern.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 5, 2008

HB 2523 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hudgins: Creating the position of world language supervisor in the office of the superintendent of public instruction. Reported by Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute bill do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Education. Signed by Representatives Haigh, Chair; Sullivan, Vice Chair; Barlow; Fromhold; Hunter; Jarrett; Kagi; Kenney; Ormsby; Quall; Seaquist and Wallace.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Priest, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Crouse; Haler; Herrera and Springer.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2547 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dunshee: Preventing cruelty to canines. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Lantz, Chair; Goodman, Vice Chair; Rodne, Ranking Minority Member; Warnick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern; Flannigan; Kirby; Moeller; Pedersen; Ross and Williams.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2597 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sullivan: Requiring the department of early learning and the office of the superintendent of public instruction to develop a kindergarten readiness assessment. Reported by Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute bill do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Education. Signed by Representatives Haigh, Chair; Sullivan, Vice Chair; Priest, Ranking Minority Member; Barlow; Crouse; Fromhold; Hunter; Jarrett; Kagi; Kenney; Ormsby; Quall; Seaquist; Springer and Wallace.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Haler and Herrera.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2601 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt: Regarding signature gatherers for petitions. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunt, Chair; Appleton, Vice Chair; Liias; Miloscia and Ormsby.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Chandler, Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; and Kretz.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review.

February 5, 2008

HB 2621 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hurst: Requiring certain sentences for vehicular homicide and vehicular assault to run consecutively. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Flannigan; Moeller and Pedersen.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2727 Prime Sponsor, Representative Lantz: Extending personality rights to deceased persons. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Flannigan and Moeller.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2780 Prime Sponsor, Representative Haigh: Regarding alternative public works contracting procedures. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2800 Prime Sponsor, Representative Chase: Regarding the use and disposal of mercury-added products. 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; Chase; Hunt; Morrell and Wood.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Sump, Ranking Minority Member; and Newhouse.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 5, 2008

HB 2807 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schual-Berke: Providing for judicial candidate information in voters' pamphlets. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunt, Chair; Appleton, Vice Chair; Liias; Miloscia and Ormsby.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Chandler, Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; and Kretz.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review.

February 5, 2008

HB 2817 Prime Sponsor, Representative Campbell: Concerning motor vehicles, vehicles, and vessels contaminated with methamphetamines. 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; Hunt; Morrell and Wood.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative Newhouse.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

February 5, 2008

HB 2838 Prime Sponsor, Representative Williams: Regulating retention of personal information associated with access devices. Reported by Committee on Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Kirby, Chair; Kelley, Vice Chair; Roach, Ranking Minority Member; Hurst; Loomis; Rodne; Santos and Smith.

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representative Simpson.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2852 Prime Sponsor, Representative Miloscia: Prohibiting false and defamatory statements about candidates for public office. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunt, Chair; Appleton, Vice Chair; Liias; Miloscia and Ormsby.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Chandler, Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; and Kretz.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2879 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morris: Modifying provisions regulating spyware. Reported by Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2900 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dickerson: Requiring the department of social and health services to contract with counties to provide early intervention services for children with developmental disabilities. Reported by Committee on Human Services

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Dickerson, Chair; Roberts, Vice Chair; Ahern, Ranking Minority Member; Walsh, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Bailey; Darneille; McCoy and O'Brien.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 5, 2008

HB 2904 Prime Sponsor, Representative Haler: Prohibiting county and city incumbent candidates from appearing on publicly funded television during the election. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunt, Chair; Appleton, Vice Chair; Armstrong, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Liias; Miloscia and Ormsby.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Chandler, Ranking Minority Member; and Kretz.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2917 Prime Sponsor, Representative Upthegrove: Regarding voter registration and informational activities at institutions of higher education. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunt, Chair; Appleton, Vice Chair; Liias; Miloscia and Ormsby.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Chandler, Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; and Kretz.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review.

February 5, 2008

HB 2952 Prime Sponsor, Representative O'Brien: Allowing civil forfeiture of conveyances used in prostitution-related offenses. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Flannigan; Moeller; Pedersen and Ross.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2994 Prime Sponsor, Representative Takko: Promoting renewable energy. Reported by Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 5, 2008

HB 3001 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rolfes: Prohibiting discrimination in community athletics programs. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Rodne, Ranking Minority Member; Warnick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern and Ross.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3012 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ross: Regarding estate distribution documents. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3048 Prime Sponsor, Representative Lantz: Creating a pilot program addressing legal representation for children in dependency proceedings who are age twelve and over. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Rodne, Ranking Minority Member; Warnick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern and Ross.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 5, 2008

HB 3067 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kirby: Adopting the life settlements model act. Reported by Committee on Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Kirby, Chair; Kelley, Vice Chair; Roach, Ranking Minority Member; Hurst; Loomis; Rodne; Simpson and Smith.

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representative Santos.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3077 Prime Sponsor, Representative Liias: Transferring leave to leave pool programs. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunt, Chair; Appleton, Vice Chair; Chandler, Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Kretz; Liias; Miloscia and Ormsby.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 5, 2008

HB 3078 Prime Sponsor, Representative O'Brien: Establishing a lifelong services program for persons with developmental disabilities. Reported by Committee on Human Services

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Dickerson, Chair; Roberts, Vice Chair; Ahern, Ranking Minority Member; Walsh, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Bailey; Darneille; McCoy and O'Brien.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 5, 2008

HB 3095 Prime Sponsor, Representative Lantz: Concerning provisions governing firearms possession by persons who have been involuntarily committed. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Warnick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern and Ross.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 5, 2008

HB 3131 Prime Sponsor, Representative Lantz: Addressing school safety. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3134 Prime Sponsor, Representative Simpson: Concerning state officer's and state employee's ethical conduct with regard to private gain. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Hunt, Chair; Appleton, Vice Chair; Liias; Miloscia and Ormsby.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Chandler, Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; and Kretz.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3148 Prime Sponsor, Representative Moeller: Concerning firearm licenses for persons from other countries. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3159 Prime Sponsor, Representative Chandler: Improving voter registration integrity. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

Referred to Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review.

February 5, 2008

HB 3167 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt: Evaluating environmental health conditions in state office buildings. Reported by Select Committee on Environmental Health

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3179 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ross: Limiting provocation as a defense for dog bites. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3221 Prime Sponsor, Representative Santos: Establishing the financial services intermediary. Reported by Committee on Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Kirby, Chair; Kelley, Vice Chair; Hurst; Loomis; Santos and Simpson.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Roach, Ranking Minority Member; Rodne and Smith.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

February 5, 2008

HB 3232 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dickerson: Concerning search and seizures of offenders and their property in department of corrections field offices. Reported by Committee on Human Services

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 5, 2008

HB 3254 Prime Sponsor, Representative Goodman: Concerning accountability for persons driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

February 5, 2008

HB 3312 Prime Sponsor, Representative Chase: Regarding biological remediation technologies for on-site sewage disposal systems. 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; Sump, Ranking Minority Member; Chase; Hunt; Morrell and Wood.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Hudgins, Vice Chair; and Newhouse.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 5, 2008

HB 3319 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kirby: Addressing residential mortgage loans. Reported by Committee on Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Kirby, Chair; Kelley, Vice Chair; Hurst; Loomis; Santos and Simpson.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Roach, Ranking Minority Member; Rodne and Smith.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3326 Prime Sponsor, Representative Simpson: Requiring publishers or distributors of commercial telephone directories to provide persons a means to avoid receiving commercial telephone directories. Reported by Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives McCoy, Chair; Eddy, Vice Chair; Hudgins; Hurst; Kelley; Morris; Takko and Van De Wege.

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Crouse, Ranking Minority Member; McCune, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Hankins and Herrera.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HJM 4031 Prime Sponsor, Representative Santos: Requesting that Congress and the President demand Ethiopia fulfill its human rights obligations. Reported by Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

SB 6310 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Correcting obsolete references concerning chapter 10.77 RCW. Reported by Committee on Human Services

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

February 5, 2008

HB 1232 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt: Clarifying that certain local government real estate excise tax proceeds may be used for the acquisition of equipment and software related to business applications. Reported by Committee on Local Government

MAJORITY recommendation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Takko, Vice Chair; Warnick, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Eddy; Nelson and Schmick.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2142 Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Providing legal redress for targets of workplace bullying, abuse, and harassment. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Green; Moeller and Williams.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Condotta, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; and Crouse.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 5, 2008

HB 2458 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sullivan: Regarding the basic education funding allocation for certificated instructional staff. Reported by Committee on Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Quall, Chair; Barlow, Vice Chair; Priest, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Haigh; Liias; Roach; Santos and Sullivan.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 5, 2008

HB 2602 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kessler: Regarding employment leave for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Crouse; Green; Moeller and Williams.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Condotta, Ranking Minority Member Chandler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2626 Prime Sponsor, Representative Van De Wege: Authorizing the governor to suspend the waiting week for individuals who are unemployed because of an emergency or disaster. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Condotta, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Crouse; Green; Moeller and Williams.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2635 Prime Sponsor, Representative Quall: Regarding school district boundaries and organization. Reported by Committee on Education

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Quall, Chair; Barlow, Vice Chair; Priest, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Haigh; Liias; Roach; Santos and Sullivan.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education.

February 5, 2008

HB 2709 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hurst: Authorizing school districts to establish a price preference to purchase locally grown food. Reported by Committee on Education

Referred to Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education.

February 5, 2008

HB 2726 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fromhold: Addressing cost recovery for fire protection and public safety services. Reported by Committee on Local Government

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Takko, Vice Chair; Eddy and Nelson.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Warnick, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; and Schmick.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2767 Prime Sponsor, Representative Blake: Exempting specialty agricultural structures from building code requirements. Reported by Committee on Local Government

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Takko, Vice Chair; Warnick, Ranking Minority Member; Eddy and Nelson.

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; and Schmick.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2777 Prime Sponsor, Representative Clibborn: Creating a grant program to assist small communities in planning for new growth and development. Reported by Committee on Local Government

Referred to Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review.

February 5, 2008

HB 2864 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ormsby: Requiring the filing of certified payroll records on public works projects. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Green; Moeller and Williams.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Condotta, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; and Crouse.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2869 Prime Sponsor, Representative Liias: Extending the national board for professional teaching standards bonus to certificated principals. Reported by Committee on Education

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative Santos.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 5, 2008

HB 2873 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ormsby: Increasing the debt limit of the housing finance commission. Reported by Committee on Capital Budget

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Fromhold, Chair; Ormsby, Vice Chair; Schual-Berke, Vice Chair; McDonald, Ranking Minority Member; Newhouse, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Blake; Chase; Dunshee; Eickmeyer; Flannigan; Hankins; Hasegawa; Kelley; McCune; Orcutt; Pearson; Pedersen; Sells; Skinner; Smith and Upthegrove.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2884 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pettigrew: Requiring policies on and limiting the use of mechanical, chemical, and physical restraint of students. Reported by Committee on Education

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2886 Prime Sponsor, Representative Seaquist: Increasing the number of school nurses. Reported by Committee on Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Quall, Chair; Barlow, Vice Chair; Priest, Ranking Minority Member; Haigh; Liias; Roach; Santos and Sullivan.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 5, 2008

HB 2938 Prime Sponsor, Representative Simpson: Clarifying annexation procedures between cities and fire districts. Reported by Committee on Local Government

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2954 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunter: Authorizing certain school districts and educational service districts to designate a district treasurer. Reported by Committee on Education

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative Santos.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2959 Prime Sponsor, Representative Wood: Concerning craft distilleries. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2966 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Providing for the certification of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration contractors and mechanics. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Crouse; Green; Moeller and Williams.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Condotta, Ranking Minority Member Chandler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 5, 2008

HB 2976 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sullivan: Approving the segmented mathematics assessment as an alternative assessment. Reported by Committee on Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Quall, Chair; Barlow, Vice Chair; Haigh; Liias; Roach; Santos and Sullivan.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Priest, Ranking Minority Member Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2979 Prime Sponsor, Representative Williams: Addressing overtime compensation for agricultural employees. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Green; Moeller and Williams.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Condotta, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; and Crouse.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2980 Prime Sponsor, Representative Williams: Prohibiting ex parte contacts with medical providers during industrial insurance appeals. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Green; Moeller and Williams.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Condotta, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; and Crouse.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3031 Prime Sponsor, Representative Simpson: Addressing the provision of sewer and water utilities to district property and other property owners by port districts. Reported by Committee on Local Government

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3061 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schual-Berke: Creating a department to elevate the importance of child well-being as an essential outcome of an effective child welfare system. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Roberts, Vice Chair; Walsh, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Goodman; Hinkle and Pettigrew.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Kagi, Chair Haler, Ranking Minority Member.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 5, 2008

HB 3082 Prime Sponsor, Representative Haigh: Creating the sustainable environment culminating project grant program. Reported by Committee on Education

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 5, 2008

HB 3103 Prime Sponsor, Representative Darneille: Expanding the list of crimes that require dismissal or certificate revocation for school employees. Reported by Committee on Education

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3122 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Consolidating, aligning, and clarifying exception tests for determination of independent contractor status under unemployment compensation and workers' compensation laws. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Green; Moeller and Williams.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Condotta, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; and Crouse.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3139 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Providing for stays of industrial insurance orders on appeal. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Green; Moeller and Williams.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Condotta, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; and Crouse.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 5, 2008

HB 3166 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sullivan: Concerning the design of the state assessment system and the WASL. Reported by Committee on Education

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Quall, Chair; Barlow, Vice Chair; Haigh; Liias; Roach; Santos and Sullivan.

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Priest, Ranking Minority Member Anderson, Assistant Ranking Minority Member.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 5, 2008

HB 3186 Prime Sponsor, Representative Nelson: Authorizing the creation of beach management districts. Reported by Committee on Local Government

Referred to Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review.

February 5, 2008

HB 3202 Prime Sponsor, Representative Simpson: Changing Washington's vesting laws. Reported by Committee on Local Government

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Takko, Vice Chair; Eddy and Nelson.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Warnick, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; and Schmick.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3205 Prime Sponsor, Representative Jarrett: Promoting the long-term well-being of children. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Kagi, Chair; Roberts, Vice Chair; Haler, Ranking Minority Member; Walsh, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Goodman; Hinkle and Pettigrew.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 5, 2008

HB 3212 Prime Sponsor, Representative Santos: Monitoring and addressing achievement of groups of students. Reported by Committee on Education

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3246 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fromhold: Concerning the time limits of school impact fee expenditures. Reported by Committee on Local Government

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Takko, Vice Chair; Warnick, Ranking Minority Member; Eddy and Nelson.

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; and Schmick.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3269 Prime Sponsor, Representative Roach: Creating a roving early intervention specialist pilot program. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services

Referred to Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education.

February 5, 2008

HB 3274 Prime Sponsor, Representative Simpson: Addressing public contracting by public port districts. Reported by Committee on Local Government

Referred to Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review.

February 5, 2008

HB 3281 Prime Sponsor, Representative Seaquist: Requiring public notification of industrial development levies by port districts. Reported by Committee on Local Government

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Simpson, Chair; Takko, Vice Chair; Warnick, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Eddy; Nelson and Schmick.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3297 Prime Sponsor, Representative Green: Concerning professional athletics regulated by the department of licensing. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3317 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunter: Regarding standards and curriculum in mathematics and science. Reported by Committee on Education

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3332 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Regarding financial negotiations between civil service unions and institutions of higher education following October 1st. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Green; Moeller and Williams.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Condotta, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; and Crouse.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

February 5, 2008

HB 2471 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dickerson: Modifying the responsibilities of the Washington geological survey. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chair; Dunshee, Vice Chair; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Haler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Green; Haigh; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Ross; Schmick; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; Sullivan and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2519 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schual-Berke: Prohibiting smoking in vehicles containing children. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chair; Flannigan, Vice Chair; Appleton; Campbell; Dickerson; Eddy; Jarrett; Loomis; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Smith; Springer; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace; Williams and Wood.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Ericksen, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Armstrong; Herrera; Hudgins; Kristiansen; Rodne and Warnick.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2584 Prime Sponsor, Representative McCoy: Regarding rainwater collection facilities. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Blake, Chair; Van De Wege, Vice Chair; Eickmeyer; Lantz; Loomis; McCoy and Nelson.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Kretz, Ranking Minority Member; Warnick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Grant; Kristiansen; Newhouse and Orcutt.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review.

February 5, 2008

HB 2676 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morris: Exempting dairy farms subject to the national pollutant discharge elimination system from shellfish protection district charges. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Blake, Chair; Van De Wege, Vice Chair; Kretz, Ranking Minority Member; Warnick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Eickmeyer; Grant; Kristiansen; Lantz; Loomis; Nelson; Newhouse and Orcutt.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative McCoy.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2700 Prime Sponsor, Representative O'Brien: Creating the military department active state service account. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chair; Dunshee, Vice Chair; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Haler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Green; Haigh; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Pettigrew; Priest; Ross; Schmick; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; Sullivan and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2893 Prime Sponsor, Representative Van De Wege: Modifying the composition of the forest practices board. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 2914 Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Providing a funding source to assist small manufacturers in obtaining innovation and modernization extension services. Reported by Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Kenney, Chair; Pettigrew, Vice Chair; Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; McDonald, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chase; Darneille; Haler; Rolfes and Sullivan.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

February 5, 2008

HB 2981 Prime Sponsor, Representative Williams: Concerning the regulation of surface mines. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3034 Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Encouraging private investment in port terminal facilities by providing tax incentives to local governments. Reported by Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative Chase.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

February 5, 2008

HB 3035 Prime Sponsor, Representative Jarrett: Regarding tourism promotion areas in large counties. Reported by Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade

Referred to Committee on Finance.

February 5, 2008

HB 3052 Prime Sponsor, Representative Appleton: Concerning the management of the wildstock geoduck resource. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3076 Prime Sponsor, Representative Liias: Creating a joint legislative task force on aerospace manufacturing. Reported by Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3099 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kelley: Creating a sales and use tax deferral program for eligible investment projects in community empowerment zones. Reported by Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Kenney, Chair; Pettigrew, Vice Chair; Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; McDonald, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chase; Darneille; Haler and Sullivan.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

February 5, 2008

HB 3163 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kelley: Creating a military improvement zone program. Reported by Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade

Referred to Committee on Finance.

February 5, 2008

HB 3175 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Providing business and occupation tax incentives to encourage investment in qualified community development entities. Reported by Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade

Referred to Committee on Finance.

February 5, 2008

HB 3203 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morrell: Granting residents who are transferred or discharged from nursing facilities an opportunity for a hearing. Reported by Committee on Health Care & Wellness

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chair; Morrell, Vice Chair; Hinkle, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Barlow; Campbell; Green; Moeller; Pedersen; Schual-Berke and Seaquist.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative Condotta.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3204 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morrell: Establishing requirements for boarding homes that withdraw from medicaid participation. Reported by Committee on Health Care & Wellness

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chair; Morrell, Vice Chair; Hinkle, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Barlow; Campbell; Condotta; DeBolt; Green; Moeller; Pedersen; Schual-Berke and Seaquist.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3249 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cody: Administering benefits under the public employees' benefits board. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Sommers, Chair; Dunshee, Vice Chair; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Haler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Chandler; Cody; Conway; Darneille; Ericks; Fromhold; Grant; Haigh; Hinkle; Hunt; Hunter; Kagi; Kenney; Kessler; Kretz; Linville; McDonald; McIntire; Morrell; Priest; Ross; Schmick; Schual-Berke; Seaquist; Sullivan and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3261 Prime Sponsor, Representative Flannigan: Excluding public transit communications systems from the definition of a wireless communications device. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chair; Flannigan, Vice Chair; Ericksen, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Armstrong; Campbell; Dickerson; Eddy; Herrera; Jarrett; Kristiansen; Loomis; Rodne; Rolfes; Sells; Simpson; Smith; Springer; Takko; Upthegrove; Wallace; Warnick; Williams and Wood.

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representative Hudgins.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 5, 2008

HB 3265 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ormsby: Regarding assistance to nonprofit organizations. Reported by Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Kenney, Chair; Pettigrew, Vice Chair; Darneille; Rolfes and Sullivan.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Bailey, Ranking Minority Member; McDonald, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chase and Haler.

Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.

February 5, 2008

HB 3266 Prime Sponsor, Representative Liias: Regarding state economic development programs. Reported by Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Kenney, Chair; Pettigrew, Vice Chair; McDonald, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chase; Darneille; Haler; Rolfes and Sullivan.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative Bailey, Ranking Minority Member.

Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.

February 5, 2008

HB 3309 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ormsby: Regarding the Columbia river water delivery account. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

There being no objection, the bills listed on the day's committee reports, first and second supplemental committee reports sheets under the fifth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.

SECOND READING

HOUSE BILL NO. 2791, By Representatives Lantz, Rodne and Kelley; by request of Attorney General

Concerning distressed property conveyances.

The bill 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 Lantz, Rodne and Kelley 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. 2791.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2791 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.

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, 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, Rolfes, Ross, Santos, Schindler, Schmick, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Skinner, Smith, Sommers, Springer, Sullivan, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 96.

Excused: Representatives Hailey and Sump - 2.

HOUSE BILL NO. 2791, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

SENATE BILL NO. 6272, By Senators Berkey, Hobbs, Fairley, Keiser, Kilmer, McDermott, Kauffman, Kohl-Welles, Murray, Shin, Regala, Kline, Spanel, Rasmussen and Franklin; by request of Governor Gregoire

Expanding financial literacy through education and counseling to promote greater homeownership security.

The bill was read the second time.

Representative Bailey moved the adoption of amendment (999):

On page 3, beginning on line 1, strike all of section 5.

Correct the title.

Representatives Bailey, Anderson and Newhouse spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.

Representatives Springer and Santos spoke against the adoption of the amendment.

The amendment was not adopted.

Representative Priest moved the adoption of amendment (992):

Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 43.320 RCW to read as follows:

The director of financial institutions or the director's designee shall:

(1) Disseminate information to the public concerning the laws regulating financial institutions of this state; and

(2) Provide assistance to members of the public in obtaining information about financial products and consumer financial counseling available in the state.

Sec. 2. RCW 28A.300.460 and 2007 c 459 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:

The task of the financial literacy public-private partnership is to seek out and determine the best methods of equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need, before they become self-supporting, in order for them to make critical decisions regarding their personal finances. The components of personal financial literacy examined shall include, at a minimum, consumer financial education, personal finance, ((and)) personal credit, and homeownership. The partnership shall identify the types of outcome measures expected from participating districts and students, in accordance with the definitions and outcomes developed under RCW 28A.300.455.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. The sum of one million five hundred thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, from the general fund to the financial literacy public-private partnership account for the purpose of implementing this act."

Correct the title.

Representative Priest spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.

Representative Santos spoke against the adoption of the amendment.

An electronic roll call was requested.

The Speaker (Representative Morris presiding) stated the question before the House to be the adoption of amendment (992) to Senate Bill No. 6272.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the adoption of amendment (992) to Senate Bill No. 6272, and the amendment was not adopted by the following vote: Yeas - 33, Nays - 63, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.

Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Campbell, Chandler, Condotta, Crouse, DeBolt, Dunn, Ericksen, Haler, Hankins, Herrera, Hinkle, Kretz, Kristiansen, McCune, McDonald, Newhouse, Orcutt, Pearson, Priest, Roach, Rodne, Ross, Schindler, Schmick, Skinner, Smith, Walsh and Warnick - 33.

Voting nay: Representatives Appleton, Barlow, Blake, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Eddy, Eickmeyer, Ericks, Flannigan, 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, Quall, Roberts, Rolfes, Santos, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Sommers, Springer, Sullivan, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 63.

Excused: Representatives Hailey and Sump - 2.

There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Representatives Williams, Kelley, Barlow and Morrell spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

Representatives Walsh, Armstrong, Chandler, Newhouse, Roach and DeBolt spoke against the passage of the bill.

The Speaker (Representative Morris presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6272.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6272 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 69, Nays - 27, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.

Voting yea: Representatives Anderson, Appleton, Barlow, Blake, Campbell, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunn, Dunshee, Eddy, Eickmeyer, Ericks, Flannigan, Fromhold, Goodman, Grant, Green, Haigh, Hankins, Hasegawa, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jarrett, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Liias, Linville, Loomis, McCoy, McCune, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Nelson, O'Brien, Ormsby, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Quall, Roberts, Rolfes, Santos, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Springer, Sullivan, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 69.

Voting nay: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Armstrong, Bailey, Chandler, Condotta, Crouse, DeBolt, Ericksen, Haler, Herrera, Hinkle, Kretz, Kristiansen, McDonald, Newhouse, Orcutt, Pearson, Priest, Roach, Rodne, Ross, Schindler, Schmick, Smith, Walsh and Warnick - 27.

Excused: Representatives Hailey and Sump - 2.

SENATE BILL NO. 6272, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

SENATE BILL NO. 6335, By Senators Prentice, Shin, Kohl-Welles and McAuliffe

Concerning the homeless families services fund.

The bill was read the second time.

Representative Bailey moved the adoption of amendment (998):

On page 1, beginning on line 9, strike all of section 2

Correct the title.

Representative Bailey spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.

Representative Hudgins spoke against the adoption of the amendment.

The amendment was not adopted.

Representative Alexander moved the adoption of amendment (990):

On page 1, line 8, after "donations." insert "For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, priority for expenditures from the homeless families services fund shall be given to persons needing services within those areas declared to be disasters by the governor after November 2007."

Representative Alexander spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.

Representative Kagi spoke against the adoption of the amendment.

An electronic roll call was requested.

The Speaker (Representative Morris presiding) stated the question before the House to be the adoption of amendment (990) to Senate Bill No. 6335.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the adoption of amendment (990) to Senate Bill No. 6335, and the amendment was not adopted by the following vote: Yeas - 42, Nays - 54, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.

Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Blake, Campbell, Chandler, Condotta, Crouse, DeBolt, Dunn, Eddy, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Haigh, Haler, Hankins, Hasegawa, Herrera, Hinkle, Kessler, Kretz, Kristiansen, McCune, McDonald, Morrell, Newhouse, Orcutt, Pearson, Priest, Roach, Rodne, Ross, Schindler, Schmick, Skinner, Smith, Takko, Van De Wege, Walsh and Warnick - 42.

Voting nay: Representatives Appleton, Barlow, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Ericks, Flannigan, Fromhold, Goodman, Grant, Green, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jarrett, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kirby, Lantz, Liias, Linville, Loomis, McCoy, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morris, Nelson, O'Brien, Ormsby, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Quall, Roberts, Rolfes, Santos, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Sommers, Springer, Sullivan, Upthegrove, Wallace, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 54.

Excused: Representatives Hailey and Sump - 2.

There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Representatives Kagi, Barlow and Miloscia spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

Representative Alexander, Hinkle, Orcutt and Bailey spoke against the passage of the bill.

The Speaker (Representative Morris presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6335.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6335 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 83, Nays - 13, Absent - 0, Excused - 2.

Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Appleton, Armstrong, Barlow, Blake, Campbell, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Dunshee, Eddy, Eickmeyer, Ericks, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Goodman, Grant, Green, Haigh, Hankins, Hasegawa, Herrera, 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, Roberts, Rolfes, Ross, Santos, Schindler, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Skinner, Smith, Sommers, Springer, Sullivan, Takko, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Wallace, Walsh, Williams, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 83.

Voting nay: Representatives Ahern, Anderson, Bailey, Chandler, Condotta, Dunn, Haler, Hinkle, Orcutt, Roach, Rodne, Schmick and Warnick - 13.

Excused: Representatives Hailey and Sump - 2.

SENATE BILL NO. 6335, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

There being no objection, HOUSE BILL NO. 2009 was referred to the Committee on Rules.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

January 6, 2008

Mr. Speaker:

The President has signed:

SENATE BILL NO. 6272,

SENATE BILL NO. 6335,

and the same are herewith transmitted.

Thomas Hoemann, Secretary

SIGNED BY THE SPEAKER

The Speaker signed the following bills:

SENATE BILL NO. 6272,

SENATE BILL NO. 6335,

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., February 7, 2008, the 25th Day of the Regular Session.

FRANK CHOPP, Speaker

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk