FIFTIETH DAY
NOON SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Monday, March 3, 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 29, 2008
SB 6806 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Providing tax incentives for anaerobic digester production. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6806 as recommended by Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 29, 2008
SB 6949 Prime Sponsor, Senator Brown: Simplifying the administration of the low-income homeowner deferral program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 29, 2008
HB 1404 Prime Sponsor, Representative Wallace: Providing a sales tax exemption for certain trail grooming services. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Carrell; Fairley; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 29, 2008
HB 2700 Prime Sponsor, Representative O'Brien: Creating the military department active state service account. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 29, 2008
ESHB 3303 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Concerning tax incentives for certain polysilicon manufacturers. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Carrell; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Fairley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 29, 2008
ESHB 3329 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Prioritizing four-year higher education institutions' capital project requests. 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; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the fourth order of business.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
February 29, 2008
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House concurred in the Senate amendment to the following bills and passed the bills as amended by the Senate:
and the same is herewith transmitted.
BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
March 3, 2008
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Speaker has signed the following bills:
and the same is herewith transmitted.
BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
February 29, 2008
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed the following bills:
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 3096,
and the same is herewith transmitted.
BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk
SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT
The President signed:
MOTION
There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS
ESHB 3096 by House Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Representatives Clibborn and McIntire)
AN ACT Relating to financing the state route number 520 bridge replacement project; adding new sections to chapter 47.01 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 47.56 RCW; creating new sections; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the measure listed on the Introduction and First Reading report was referred to the committee as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
Senator Honeyford moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8738
By Senator Honeyford
WHEREAS, It is the tradition of the Washington State Senate to honor the dedication, teamwork, and triumph of our state's students; and
WHEREAS, The Sunnyside Christian Knights defeated the Tekoa-Oakesdale team in the Class 1B Boys State Championship game by a score of 38 to 37; and
WHEREAS, The Sunnyside Christian Knights basketball team, through determination and perseverance, attained a 20-5 record for the 2007-2008 season; and
WHEREAS, The commitment to excellence on the basketball court is an extension of the Knight's commitment to academic excellence and a Christian education; and
WHEREAS, Coaches Dean Wagenaar, Brian Bosma, and Henry Bosma; managers Ryan Burton, Kevin De Jong, Chris Newhouse, and Trevor Wagenaar; and team members Steven Bosma, Steven Broersma, Jesse Brouwer, Matt Crabtree, Marc De Jong, Tim De Vries, Jason Friend, Joel Koopmans, Ryker Van Belle, Rylee Van Belle, Danny Van Boven, and Jordan Vogel have demonstrated incredible teamwork in achieving victory over the Tekoa-Oakesdale team to clinch the school's second consecutive title as State 1B Champions; and Joel Koopmans was named the State Tournament MVP; and
WHEREAS, The Sunnyside Christian Knights were supported by cheerleaders Anna Cleveland, Jenni Crabtree, Annaka Erickson, Taylor Gardner, Devi Knotts, and Vanessa Van Boven, and cheer advisor Lori Gardner;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate does hereby acknowledge and honor the Sunnyside Christian High School Knights boys' basketball team as an example to all Washingtonians of the rewards of hard work and commitment to team effort; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the coaches and members of the Sunnyside Christian Knights boys' basketball team and to Sunnyside Christian High School.
Senator Honeyford spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8738.
The motion by Senator Honeyford carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
At 12:05 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President.
EVENING SESSION
The Senate was called to order at 7:33 p.m. by Senator Pridemore.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Marr, the Senate reverted to the first order of business.
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
March 3, 2008
4SHB 1103 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Increasing the authority of regulators to remove health care practitioners who pose a risk to the public. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Parlette; Rasmussen; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
HB 1230 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hurst: Designating state route number 164 as a highway of statewide significance. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Jacobsen; Kauffman; Kilmer; King; Pflug; Sheldon and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
SHB 1625 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Allowing motorcycles to stop and proceed through traffic signals under certain conditions. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Berkey; Delvin; Jacobsen; Kauffman; Kilmer; King and Sheldon.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Pflug.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
SHB 1675 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Providing certain public notices in a language other than English. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Regala; Rockefeller and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Zarelli, Carrell, Hewitt, Honeyford and Schoesler.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland; Parlette and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
ESHB 1727 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government: Planning to ensure sufficient land and densities available to accommodate growth. 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; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hewitt; Hobbs; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Parlette; Rasmussen; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Zarelli; Honeyford and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
E2SHB 1773 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning the imposition of tolls. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Berkey; Eide; Jacobsen; Kauffman; Kilmer; Sheldon and Spanel.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Swecker; Delvin; Kastama; King and Pflug.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
E4SHB 1806 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education: Developing a model integrated pest management program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Regala; Rockefeller and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Zarelli; Brandland; Honeyford; Parlette; Roach and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
E3SHB 1873 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Changing the requirements for, and recoveries under, a wrongful injury or death cause of action, or a survival action. 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; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Rasmussen; Rockefeller and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Carrell and Hewitt.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Zarelli; Brandland; Honeyford; Parlette and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
3SHB 2053 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Providing for improved availability of motor vehicle fuel during power outages or interruptions in electrical service. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
HB 2134 Prime Sponsor, Representative Van De Wege: Authorizing port district fire fighter membership in the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 2. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Hatfield; Hobbs; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Rasmussen; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Honeyford.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
2E2SHB 2176 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Revising provisions involving court interpreters. 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; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
2SHB 2344 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Preserving rail corridors. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Jacobsen; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer; King; Pflug; Sheldon and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
E2SHB 2449 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Providing collective bargaining for child care center directors and workers. 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; Carrell; Fairley; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Hewitt and Honeyford.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland; Hobbs; Parlette and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
HB 2460 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fromhold: Concerning the leasehold excise tax exemption for certain amphitheater property. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Rasmussen; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
HB 2492 Prime Sponsor, Representative Takko: Modifying the date for establishing school district boundaries for excess property tax levies. 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; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Rasmussen; Regala; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Zarelli and Honeyford.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland; Carrell; Parlette and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
2SHB 2507 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Expanding the statewide first responder building mapping information system to higher education facilities. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Higher Education. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Parlette; Rasmussen; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
HB 2510 Prime Sponsor, Representative Simpson: Allowing medicare only health insurance benefits for certain employees of political subdivisions under a divided referendum process. 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; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Rasmussen; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
2SHB 2523 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education: Creating the position of world language supervisor in the office of the superintendent of public instruction. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Hatfield; Hobbs; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Zarelli, Carrell, Hewitt and Schoesler.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland; Honeyford and Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
2SHB 2530 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Studying the effectiveness of the existing hydraulic project approval process under chapter 77.55 RCW in protecting fish life. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
2SHB 2537 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Modifications to the health insurance partnership act. 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; Fairley; Hobbs; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Rasmussen; Regala; Rockefeller and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Zarelli, Hewitt, Honeyford, Parlette, Roach and Schoesler.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland; Carrell and Hatfield.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
E2SHB 2549 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Establishing a patient-centered primary care collaborative program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Honeyford.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
HB 2564 Prime Sponsor, Representative Upthegrove: Adding bicyclist and pedestrian safety information to drivers' education curriculum. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Jacobsen; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer; King; Pflug; Sheldon and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
HB 2571 Prime Sponsor, Representative Seaquist: Modifying armed forces provisions. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Jacobsen; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer; King; Pflug; Sheldon and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
E2SHB 2624 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning human remains. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Government Operations & Elections. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Keiser; Oemig; Rasmussen; Regala; Rockefeller and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Zarelli; Parlette and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
EHB 2641 Prime Sponsor, Representative Jarrett: Creating a pilot program to test performance agreements at institutions of higher education. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Higher Education. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Hatfield; Hobbs; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Rasmussen; Regala; Rockefeller and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland; Carrell; Honeyford; Parlette and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
E2SHB 2647 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Regarding the children's safe products act. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Fairley; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Rasmussen; Regala; Rockefeller and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Hatfield and Honeyford.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Parlette; Roach and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
HB 2651 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fromhold: Modifying requirements for participation in public employees' benefits board programs by K-12 school districts and educational service districts. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
HB 2652 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morrell: Transferring the dependent care assistance program to the health care authority by coordinating benefit plans that allow state and public employees to pay on a pretax basis. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
E2SHB 2668 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Expanding programs for persons needing long-term care. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Concerning long-term care. ) 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; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
SHB 2679 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating programs to improve educational outcomes for students in foster care. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
SHB 2690 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating a mental health first aid course. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Rasmussen; Regala; Rockefeller and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Schoesler.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Zarelli; Brandland; Honeyford; Parlette and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
ESHB 2693 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Regarding training and certification of long-term care workers. 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; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
E2SHB 2712 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning criminal street gangs. 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; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
2SHB 2722 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Creating an advisory committee to address the achievement gap for African-American students. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
SHB 2729 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications: Addressing the reading and handling of certain identification documents. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Jacobsen; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer; King; Pflug; Sheldon and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
SHB 2746 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning the purchasing of fuel by certain state and local agencies. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Jacobsen; Kauffman; 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.
March 3, 2008
E2SHB 2783 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Regarding transfer and articulation between institutions of higher education. 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; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
E2SHB 2809 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education: Regarding mathematics and science teachers. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
SHB 2811 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education: Creating the healthy student grant program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
E2SHB 2815 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Providing a framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the Washington economy. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Rasmussen; Regala; Rockefeller and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Honeyford.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Parlette; Roach and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
E2SHB 2817 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning motor vehicles, vehicles, and vessels contaminated with methamphetamines. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Concerning contaminated motor vehicles, vehicles, and vessels. ) Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Jacobsen; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer; King; Pflug; Sheldon and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
2SHB 2822 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning the family and juvenile court improvement program. 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; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
HB 2835 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Requiring federal name-based criminal history record checks when a child is placed in out-of-home care in an emergency situation. 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; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
E2SHB 2844 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Regarding urban forestry. 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; Carrell; Fairley; Hobbs; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Rasmussen; Regala; Rockefeller and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Zarelli and Honeyford.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland; Parlette; Roach and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
ESHB 2847 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Creating a sales and use tax exemption of materials and services used in the weatherization assistance program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
2SHB 2870 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Providing opportunities for professional development for instructional assistants. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach and Schoesler.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
HB 2887 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fromhold: Authorizing the purchase of an increased benefit multiplier for past judicial service for judges in the public employees' retirement system. 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; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
SHB 2899 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Promoting and providing resources for adult literacy education. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Parlette; Rasmussen; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
SHB 2925 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade: Establishing a plan for improving the effectiveness of the office of minority and women's business enterprises. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Management. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Keiser; Oemig; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
HB 2949 Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Designating nonappropriated expenses of the liquor control board paid from the liquor revolving fund. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
HB 3007 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Addressing the survivor benefits of employees who die while honorably serving in the national guard or military reserves during a period of war. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
SHB 3059 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Requiring coverage for lead blood level assessments. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
SHB 3069 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Regulating driver improvement schools. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Berkey; Eide; Jacobsen; Pflug; Sheldon and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
ESHB 3096 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Financing the state route number 520 bridge replacement project. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Berkey; Eide; Jacobsen; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer and Spanel.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Swecker and Pflug.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator and King.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
SHB 3120 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Requiring a study on tax incentives to encourage green building. 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; Hatfield; Hobbs; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Schoesler.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Carrell and Honeyford.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
2SHB 3121 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Implementing the recommendations of the joint legislative task force on the underground economy in the construction industry. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
SHB 3126 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Clarifying the interaction of the streamlined sales and use tax legislation and the power of local governments to license and tax. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
EHB 3142 Prime Sponsor, Representative Liias: Creating the affordable housing and community facilities rapid response loan program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Consumer Protection & Housing. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Honeyford.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
SHB 3149 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Changing state investment board personnel compensation provisions. 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; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
2SHB 3168 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Regarding the creation of the Washington head start program. 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; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Parlette and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
HB 3177 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sommers: Reducing the membership of the state expenditure limit committee. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Carrell; Fairley; Hobbs; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Rasmussen; Regala; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Zarelli, Honeyford and Parlette.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Brandland.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
E2SHB 3180 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Addressing housing reform policies to achieve greater efficiencies in housing investments. 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; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Rasmussen; Regala; Rockefeller and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Parlette; Roach and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
HB 3188 Prime Sponsor, Representative Roach: Exempting waste vegetable oil from excise tax. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
E2SHB 3205 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Promoting the long-term well-being of children. 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; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Rasmussen; Rockefeller and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Honeyford; Parlette; Roach and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
E2SHB 3216 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review: Developing wave and tidal energy technologies in Washington. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Oemig; Rasmussen; Regala; Rockefeller and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Zarelli; Brandland; Honeyford; Parlette; Roach and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
SHB 3224 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Reviewing and conducting studies on providing commuter rail services. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Jacobsen; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer; King; Pflug; Sheldon and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
HB 3249 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cody: Administering benefits under the public employees' benefits board. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
E2SHB 3254 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning accountability for persons driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Jacobsen; Kastama; Kilmer; King; Pflug; Sheldon and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
SHB 3283 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Relieving active duty military personnel of interest and penalties on delinquent excise taxes. 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; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Rasmussen; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
2SHB 3349 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Providing a review of the need for residential contractor licensing. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Oemig; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 3, 2008
HB 3362 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kelley: Providing tax incentives to encourage businesses to purchase highly energy efficient equipment. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hatfield; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Parlette; Rasmussen; Regala; Roach; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Marr, all measures listed on the Supplemental Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
At 7:35 p.m., on motion of Senator Marr, the Senate adjourned until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2008.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate