TWENTY-FIFTH DAY
NOON SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, February 7, 2008
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Owen. No roll call was taken.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
MOTION
There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the first order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 5, 2008
SB 5295 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kastama: Creating an office of corrections ombudsman. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5295 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Brandland.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 4, 2008
SB 5831 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Providing for the certification of mechanics performing heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and gas piping work. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5831 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Murray and Prentice.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist; Hewitt and King.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 4, 2008
SB 6060 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Regarding unlawful detainer action proceedings and notice for nonpayment of rent. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6060 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; McDermott; Roach and Weinstein.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6193 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Giving county clerks authority to withhold and deliver funds from criminal defendants who owe legal financial obligations. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6202 Prime Sponsor, Senator Sheldon: Prohibiting false and defamatory statements about candidates for public office. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6202 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; McDermott and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6218 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hatfield: Concerning historic vessels. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Benton; Delvin; Eide; Holmquist; Kauffman; Kilmer; King and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 6, 2008
SB 6227 Prime Sponsor, Senator Jacobsen: Providing support and resources to outer coast marine resources committees. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6227 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Rockefeller; Spanel; Stevens and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 6, 2008
SB 6229 Prime Sponsor, Senator Jacobsen: Requiring a comprehensive lakes management strategic plan. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6229 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Rockefeller; Spanel and Swecker.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 6, 2008
SB 6231 Prime Sponsor, Senator Jacobsen: Improving the coordination of marine protected areas. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Rockefeller; Spanel; Stevens and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 5, 2008
SB 6246 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Authorizing travel expenses for certain industrial insurance medical aid claims. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6246 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Murray and Prentice.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Holmquist and King.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6255 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Providing incentives for solar electric power. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6255 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Delvin; Fraser; Hatfield; Holmquist; Morton; Oemig; Pridemore and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 5, 2008
SB 6268 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Concerning the creation of a historical parks and historic reserves tax incentive program. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 4, 2008
SB 6280 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Implementing the recommendations of the joint legislative task force on family leave insurance. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6280 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Murray and Prentice.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist and King.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 6, 2008
SB 6328 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Enhancing campus safety and security. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6328 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Delvin; Berkey; Schoesler and Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6331 Prime Sponsor, Senator McCaslin: Making temporary any changes to a parenting plan that were based on the military service of a parent. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Marr and McAuliffe.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Carrell.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6343 Prime Sponsor, Senator Morton: Authorizing small scale prospecting and mining in certain areas. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6343 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Morton; Rockefeller; Spanel; Stevens and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2008
SB 6345 Prime Sponsor, Senator Morton: Addressing the alternative bid procedure for public utility districts. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6348 Prime Sponsor, Senator Morton: Protecting rural communities from the harmful impacts of interwatershed water rights transfers. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6348 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Delvin; Fraser; Hatfield; Holmquist; Morton; Oemig; Pridemore and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6358 Prime Sponsor, Senator Regala: Adding child care providers, volunteers, and employees to the definition of "predatory" perpetrators for the purposes of filing a special allegation. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6369 Prime Sponsor, Senator Eide: Regarding the Washington community learning center program. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; King; Brandland; Eide; Hobbs; Holmquist; Kauffman; McDermott; Oemig; Rasmussen; Weinstein and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6373 Prime Sponsor, Senator Eide: Creating the crime of viewing depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6373 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6398 Prime Sponsor, Senator Stevens: Regarding fines collected in truancy court actions. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6399 Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Establishing requirements for patients at the special commitment center seeking a less restrictive alternative. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6399 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2008
SB 6405 Prime Sponsor, Senator Swecker: Addressing the liability of persons rescued from flood waters on roadways. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6405 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Swecker; Berkey; Holmquist; Kilmer; King; Sheldon and Spanel.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Pflug.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6427 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Concerning competitive solicitation requirements for public facilities districts. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6429 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Requiring the Washington institute for public policy to analyze school attendance and truancy. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6429 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 5, 2008
SB 6433 Prime Sponsor, Senator Murray: Making technical changes to laws relating to labor regulations. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6433 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; Hewitt; King; Murray and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6444 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Creating the children's product safety act. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6444 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; King; Murray and Prentice.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Hewitt.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2008
SB 6457 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Modifying disclosure provisions under the adverse health events and incident reporting system. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6457 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Fairley; Kastama; Kohl-Welles and Marr.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6488 Prime Sponsor, Senator Regala: Providing for broader collection of biological samples for the DNA identification of convicted sex offenders and other persons. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6488 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Marr and McAuliffe.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Carrell.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6489 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Including level I offenders who fail to maintain registration as required by RCW 9A.44.130 to the statewide notification web site. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6489 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6496 Prime Sponsor, Senator Marr: Concerning craft distilleries. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6496 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; Hewitt; King; Murray and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6498 Prime Sponsor, Senator Tom: Modifying provisions concerning real estate licensure law. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6498 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Murray and Prentice.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Holmquist and King.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2008
SB 6521 Prime Sponsor, Senator McDermott: Concerning human remains. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6521 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 6, 2008
SB 6532 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Authorizing city aquatic lands management agreements allowing cities to operate publicly owned marinas. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6532 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Morton; Hargrove; Rockefeller; Stevens and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6572 Prime Sponsor, Senator Spanel: Allowing microbreweries to maintain off-premises warehouses for distribution. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6572 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; Hewitt; King; Murray and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6580 Prime Sponsor, Senator Marr: Addressing the impacts of climate change through the growth management act. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6580 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Roach.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 5, 2008
SB 6583 Prime Sponsor, Senator Brandland: Changing provisions relating to eligibility for medical assistance. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 6, 2008
SB 6593 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Providing for groundwater monitoring and assessments. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6593 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Fraser; Morton; Oemig; Pridemore and Regala.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford; Delvin and Holmquist.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 5, 2008
SB 6596 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Providing for the creation of a sex offender policy board. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6596 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 4, 2008
SB 6604 Prime Sponsor, Senator Murray: Enhancing the mobility of certified public accountants. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6604 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; Hewitt; King; Murray and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6606 Prime Sponsor, Senator Spanel: Requiring the licensing of home inspectors. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6606 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Murray and Prentice.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Holmquist and King.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6607 Prime Sponsor, Senator Spanel: Exempting certain dairy animal feeding operations from shellfish protection district wastewater discharge assessments. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6607 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Fraser; Hatfield; Oemig; Pridemore and Regala.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford; Delvin; Holmquist and Morton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6609 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fairley: Exempting specialty agricultural structures from building code requirements. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6609 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6613 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kilmer: Developing a twenty-year statewide infrastructure investment strategy. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Management
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6613 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Zarelli; Kauffman; King and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 5, 2008
SB 6618 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Applying arbitration to bargaining by the state and the Washington state patrol. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6618 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Murray and Prentice.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist and King.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6620 Prime Sponsor, Senator Pridemore: Regarding biological remediation technologies for on-site sewage disposal systems. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6620 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Delvin; Fraser; Hatfield; Holmquist; Morton; Oemig; Pridemore and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 5, 2008
SB 6628 Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Clarifying the state's ability to recover from defendants the cost of mental health treatment provided at state hospitals. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6679 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Creating a forestry carbon offset program. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6679 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Rockefeller and Spanel.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 6, 2008
SB 6699 Prime Sponsor, Senator Shin: Establishing a student position on the Bellevue Community College board of trustees. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Delvin and Sheldon.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6703 Prime Sponsor, Senator Regala: Allowing a certificate of discharge to be issued when an existing order excludes or prohibits an offender from having contact with a specified person or business, or coming within a set distance of any specified location. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2008
SB 6710 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Modifying the fire protection standards for hospitals. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6710 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; Hewitt; King; Murray and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2008
SB 6717 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hatfield: Increasing public utility district commissioner salaries. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Roach and Benton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6724 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kilmer: Creating a condominium liability insurance task force. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6724 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Benton; Franklin; Prentice and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6727 Prime Sponsor, Senator Tom: Planning to ensure sufficient land and densities available to accommodate growth. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6727 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6731 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Consolidating, aligning, and clarifying exception tests for determination of independent contractor status under unemployment compensation and workers' compensation laws. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6731 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Murray and Prentice.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist and King.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6744 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Concerning homeowners' associations. Reported by Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6744 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Weinstein, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Delvin; Haugen; Jacobsen; Kilmer and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 5, 2008
SB 6750 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Providing for stays of industrial insurance orders on appeal. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6750 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Murray and Prentice.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist and King.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2008
SB 6757 Prime Sponsor, Senator Murray: Concerning the practice of architecture. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6757 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Murray and Prentice.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Holmquist and King.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2008
SB 6762 Prime Sponsor, Senator Brown: Requiring independent community impact study if nonprofit hospital to be acquired. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6762 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Fairley; Kastama; Kohl-Welles and Marr.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6770 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Regarding alcoholic beverage regulation. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6770 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; Hewitt; King; Murray and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2008
SB 6784 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Changing Washington's vesting laws. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6784 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Roach and Benton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6792 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Concerning dependency matters. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6792 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6797 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kastama: Concerning sales and use tax for public facilities in urban counties. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Management
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6797 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Kauffman; King and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 6, 2008
SB 6804 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kilmer: Providing grants to community colleges for long-term care worker training. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Shin, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair; Delvin; Berkey; Schoesler and Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 5, 2008
SB 6819 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Providing consistency in terminology in the Revised Code of Washington. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6821 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hatfield: Exempting certain information obtained by the department of fish and wildlife from disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Rockefeller; Spanel; Stevens and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6835 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Prescribing rights of employees, employers, and labor organizations, not subject to the federal labor relations act. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6835 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; Murray and Prentice.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist; Hewitt and King.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 4, 2008
SB 6837 Prime Sponsor, Senator Brown: Increasing the membership of the prescription drug assistance foundation. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Fairley; Kastama; Kohl-Welles and Marr.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SB 6843 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Addressing eligibility requirements for youth placements in HOPE centers and responsible living skills programs. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6868 Prime Sponsor, Senator Brown: Protecting sole source aquifers by providing sewer utility service to mobile home parks. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Fraser; Hatfield; Oemig; Pridemore and Regala.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Murray, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Delvin; Holmquist and Morton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6874 Prime Sponsor, Senator Brown: Regarding the Columbia river water delivery account. Reported by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6874 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Murray, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Delvin; Fraser; Hatfield; Pridemore and Regala.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Holmquist.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Morton and Oemig.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 6, 2008
SB 6890 Prime Sponsor, Senator Oemig: Delaying for one year the requirement to collect teacher and student identifier data and submit the data to the OSPI. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Tom, Vice Chair; King; Brandland; Eide; Hobbs; Holmquist; Kauffman; McDermott; Oemig; Rasmussen; Weinstein and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
SB 6909 Prime Sponsor, Senator Marr: Changing the nursing facility medicaid payment system. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Fairley; Kastama; Kohl-Welles and Marr.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 5, 2008
SJM 8025 Prime Sponsor, Senator Stevens: Requesting that Congress reform current federal financial structure for foster care. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Marr and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 5, 2008
SJM 8027 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Acknowledging and reaffirming the federal Equal Rights Amendment. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline; McDermott and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 6, 2008
HB 2437 Prime Sponsor, Representative Seaquist: Authorizing public works board projects. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hewitt; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Eide, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Senate Bill No. 6246 and Senate Bill No. 6717 which were referred to the Committee on Rules and Senate Bill No. 6429 and Senate Bill No. 6593 which were referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the third order of business.
MESSAGES FROM STATE OFFICES
January 31, 2008
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Dept. Social & Health Services, Individual Employment Support Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. This report is mandated under Chapter 522, Section 204, Laws of 2007.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-902-0707.
Sincerely,
Robin Arnold-Williams, Secretary
The Dept. Social & Health Services report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM STATE OFFICES
February 1, 2008
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Dept. of Social & Health Services, Brand Name Medications. This report is mandated under Chapter 522, Section 209(17), Laws of 2007.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-725-1612.
Sincerely,
Robin Arnold-Williams, Secretary
The Dept. of Social & Health Services, Brand Name Medications Report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM STATE OFFICES
February 5, 2008
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is the Washington State Health Care Authority, Reducing Unnecessary Emergency Department Use. This report is mandated under Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5930, Section 14.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-923-2820.
Sincerely,
Robin Arnold-Williams, Secretary
The Washington State Health Care Authority, Reducing Unnecessary Emergency Department Use Report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM STATE OFFICES
February 1, 2008
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission, Establishing a mandatory boater safety education program. This report is mandated under SSB 5145.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-902-8504.
Sincerely,
Rex Derr, Director
The Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission Establishing a mandatory boater safety education program report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM STATE OFFICES
December 31, 2007
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Dept. of Community, Trade & Economic Development, Children & Families of Incarcerated Parents Update. This report is mandated under Chapter 384, Laws of 2007.
Sincerely,
Juli Wilkerson, Dirctor
The Dept. of Community, Trade & Economic Development, Children & Families of Incarcerated Parents Update Report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the fourth order of business.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
February 6, 2008
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Speaker has signed the following bills:
and the same are herewith transmitted.
BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
February 6, 2008
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed the following bills:
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2770,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
February 6, 2008
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed the following bills:
HOUSE BILL NO. 2791,
and the same is herewith transmitted.
BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk
MOTION
There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 6933 by Senators Marr, Hargrove, Hewitt, Franklin, Pflug, Carrell, Berkey, Kauffman, Haugen, McCaslin, Rockefeller, Fraser and Kilmer
AN ACT Relating to admissibility of evidence in sex offense cases; adding a new section to chapter 10.58 RCW; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
AN ACT Relating to the objectives of boundary review board decisions; and amending RCW 36.93.180.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.
SB 6935 by Senators Fairley and Hargrove
AN ACT Relating to reallocation of existing lodging taxes for support of heritage and arts programs, establishing the first priorities fund, and care for the vulnerable, including children with developmental disabilities, the mentally ill, and homeless people, in a county with a population of one million or more; amending RCW 67.28.180, 67.28.1815, 82.14.049, and 82.14.360; adding a new chapter to Title 36 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 6936 by Senators Hobbs and Shin
AN ACT Relating to funding mandatory tuition waivers for eligible Washington national guard members and their families; amending RCW 28B.15.621; reenacting and amending RCW 28B.15.910; and adding a new section to chapter 28B.15 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
AN ACT Relating to ex parte orders; amending RCW 36.18.016 and 36.18.016; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 6938 by Senators Prentice, Kohl-Welles, McAuliffe and Kline
AN ACT Relating to the application of chapter 39.12 RCW to construction projects that involve tax incentives, loans, or public land or property that is sold or leased; and amending RCW 39.12.020.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to local health board composition; and amending RCW 70.05.030.
Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 6940 by Senators Kilmer, Hobbs, Jacobsen, Swecker, Holmquist, Marr, Regala, Rasmussen, Franklin, Hargrove and McAuliffe
AN ACT Relating to veterans' personal needs allowances; and amending RCW 72.36.160.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 6941 by Senators Fraser, Morton, Regala and Delvin
AN ACT Relating to a waste reduction and recycling awards program in K-12 schools; and amending RCW 70.95C.120.
Referred to Committee on Select Committee on Environmental Health.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS
SHB 2770 by House Committee on Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection (originally sponsored by Representatives Kenney, Lantz, Upthegrove, Conway, Morrell, Schual-Berke, McIntire, Hudgins, Simpson and Rolfes)
AN ACT Relating to homeownership security, responsible mortgage lending, and improving protections for residential mortgage loan consumers; amending RCW 19.146.005 and 61.24.030; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.515 and 9A.82.010; adding new sections to chapter 19.146 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 30.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 31.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 31.12 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 32.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 33.04 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 19 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance.
HB 2791 by Representatives Lantz, Rodne and Kelley
AN ACT Relating to distressed property conveyances; adding a new chapter to Title 64 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing.
HB 3141 by Representatives Liias, Chase, Ericks, Loomis, Rolfes, Miloscia, Upthegrove, Appleton, Dickerson, Kenney and Ormsby
AN ACT Relating to sustainable residential weatherization for low-income households; amending RCW 70.164.020, 70.164.040, and 43.330.110; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
Senator Shin moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8708
By Senators Shin, Delvin, Hargrove, Eide, Oemig, McAuliffe, Franklin, Rockefeller, Hatfield, Jacobsen, Kastama, Zarelli, Haugen, Fairley, Fraser, Prentice, Kauffman, McCaslin, Weinstein, Keiser, Roach, Kilmer, Hobbs, Marr, Parlette, Kline, Sheldon, Swecker, Kohl-Welles, Pridemore, Rasmussen, Stevens, Morton, Hewitt, Holmquist, Schoesler, Murray, Pflug, King, Regala, Honeyford, and Berkey
WHEREAS, The students selected for special recognition as Washington Scholars and Washington Scholars-Alternate in 2008 have distinguished themselves as exceptional students, student leaders, and as talented and enthusiastic participants in many diverse activities including art, debate, drama, honor societies, interscholastic sports, Junior Achievement, knowledge competitions, music, and student government; and
WHEREAS, These exemplary students have also contributed to the welfare of those less fortunate in their neighborhoods through volunteer efforts with community service organizations such as the United Way, Special Olympics, March of Dimes, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, community food drives, senior centers, scouting, and church groups; and
WHEREAS, The state of Washington benefits greatly from the accomplishments of these caring and gifted individuals, not only in their role as students, but also as citizens, role models for other young people, and future leaders of our communities and our state; and
WHEREAS, Through the Washington Scholars Program, the Governor, the Legislature, and the state's citizens have an opportunity to recognize and honor four outstanding seniors from each of the state's forty-nine Legislative Districts, three scholars and one alternate, for the students' exceptional academic achievements, leadership abilities, and contributions to their communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate honor and congratulate the Washington Scholars for their hard work, dedication, contributions, and maturity in achieving this significant accomplishment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the families of these students be commended for the encouragement and support they have provided to the scholars; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the principals, teachers, and classmates of these highly esteemed students be recognized for the important part they played in helping the scholars to learn, contribute, lead, and excel; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to each of the Washington Scholars and the Washington Scholars-Alternate selected in 2008.
Senator Shin spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8708.
The motion by Senator Shin carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
Senator Brandland moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8716
By Senators Brandland, Delvin, and Eide
WHEREAS, Peace officers serve a vital role in protecting and enhancing the safety and welfare of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, They dedicate their lives to securing the lives of others; and
WHEREAS, The Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs has been protecting and enhancing the welfare of law enforcement officers in the state for over 50 years; and
WHEREAS, The Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs has grown to over 108 groups representing more than 4,700 of the sworn police officers and deputy sheriffs in the state; and
WHEREAS, The Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs continues their fight to strengthen the rights and quality of life of those who have dedicated their careers to protecting and serving our communities; and
WHEREAS, Peace officers continue to educate themselves to better serve and protect in times of catastrophic events; and
WHEREAS, Peace officers spend countless hours on charities for victims;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate congratulate the Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs for more than 50 years of service to its members, the State of Washington, and, most of all, to the citizens of this state; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor the Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs for its many positive contributions to its communities and encourage officers and members to keep up the good and useful work they do; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs' President, Mark Lann, at the Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs' headquarters in Olympia, Washington.
Senators Brandland and Eide spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8716.
The motion by Senator Brandland carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced members of the Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs’s who were seated in the gallery.
MOTION
Senator Kilmer moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8722
By Senators Kilmer, Holmquist, Brandland, Hargrove, Keiser, Shin, Kastama, Hatfield, and Eide
WHEREAS, There are more than 57,000 perianesthesia registered nurses in the United States whose interests are represented by one of our nation's premier specialty nursing organizations, the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses; and
WHEREAS, Perianesthesia nurses practice in all phases of preanesthesia and postanesthesia care, ambulatory surgery, pain management, and special procedure areas; and
WHEREAS, The depth and breadth of the perianesthesia nursing profession meets the varied and emerging health care needs of the American population in a diversified range of environments; and
WHEREAS, The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses, as the representative for the perianesthesia nurses of this country, strives to advance nursing practice through education, research, and standards; and
WHEREAS, Perianesthesia nursing has been established as essential in the quality of health care and safety of patients in the hospital and ambulatory surgery settings; and
WHEREAS, The demand for perianesthesia nurses will only increase due to an aging American population, advances in medicine that are prolonging life, and the meteoric expansion of home health care services; and
WHEREAS, The inestimable preeminent value of services and care provided by perianesthesia nurses will be of paramount importance to the American health care system; and
WHEREAS, Along with the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN), the Northwest PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association (NPANA) has declared the week of February 4-10, 2008, as "PeriAnesthesia Nurse Awareness Week" with the theme of "Be the Voice: Advocacy Through Education, Research and Legislative Involvement" in celebration of the ways perianesthesia nurses strive to advance nursing practices;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate ask that all residents of the State of Washington honor the perianesthesia nurses who care so unselfishly and proficiently for us all; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the residents of Washington celebrate perianesthesia nurses' accomplishments and efforts to improve the quality of patient care and nursing practices, and show appreciation for our nation's perianesthesia nurses not just during the week, but at every opportunity throughout the year.
Senator Kilmer spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8722.
The motion by Senator Kilmer carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced members of the Northwest Perianesthesia Registered Nurses Association who were seated in the gallery.
MOTION
At 12:18 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 8, 2008.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate