SECOND DAY

MORNING SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, January 13, 2009

      The Senate was called to order at 11:15 a.m. by President Owen. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President that all Senators were present with the exception of Senators Benton, Berkey, Fairley, Haugen, Holmquist, Jacobsen, McCaslin, Prentice, Roach, Swecker and Zarelli.

      The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard consisting of Pages Cole Rabinowitz and Matheau Rathke, presented the Colors.

MOTION

      On motion of Senator Eide, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.

MOTION

      On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the third order of business.

MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

September 8, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

HAROLD J. ABBE, appointed September 4, 2008, for the term ending June 12, 2012, as Member of the Columbia River Gorge Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

October 20, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

JESSICA AHRENS, appointed October 1, 2008, for the term ending December 5, 2009, as Member of the Eastern State Hospital Advisory Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.

February 7, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

RAUL ALMEIDA, reappointed February 7, 2008, for the term ending September 25, 2011, as Member of the Clemency and Pardons Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.

September 30, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

DAN ALTMAYER, appointed October 1, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, Highline Community College District No. 9.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

October 8, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

MIKE AMOS, appointed September 19, 2008, for the term ending June 30, 2014, as Member of the Gambling Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.

September 9, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

SONIA AREVALO-HAYES, reappointed October 1, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, Technical College District #25 (Bellingham).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

January 2, 2009

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

MARK ASMUNDSON, appointed January 2, 2009, for the term ending September 30, 2011, as Member, Board of Trustees, Technical College District #25 (Bellingham).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

October 27, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

IDA BALLASIOTES, reappointed October 27, 2008, for the term ending August 2, 2011, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

February 11, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

HARRY BARBER, appointed February 6, 2008, for the term ending July 15, 2009, as Member of the Salmon Recovery Funding Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

July 2, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

MARTIN BEAN, appointed July 1, 2008, for the term ending June 30, 2010, as Member of the Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

October 26, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

RICK S. BENDER, reappointed October 26, 2007, for the term ending June 30, 2010, as Member of the Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

April 12, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

GREG BEVER, appointed October 1, 2007, for the term ending September 30, 2012, as Member, Board of Trustees, Spokane and Spokane Falls Community Colleges District No. 17.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

December 29, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

AMY BRAGDON, reappointed January 13, 2009, for the term ending January 12, 2013, as Member of the State Board of Education.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education.

March 7, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

J. A. BRICKER, reappointed April 4, 2008, for the term ending April 3, 2012, as Member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

June 17, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

ETHELDA BURKE, reappointed July 1, 2008, for the term ending June 30, 2012, as Member of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

August 8, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

JACK BURKMAN, appointed October 1, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 14 (Clark College).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

September 12, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

SCOTT CARSON, appointed October 1, 2007, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Regents, Washington State University.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

January 7, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

WILLIAM H. CHAPMAN, reappointed January 7, 2008, for the term ending December 31, 2010, as Member of the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

July 7, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

BEVERLY J. CHENEY, appointed July 7, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2012, as Member, Board of Trustees, Olympic Community College District No. 3.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

December 21, 2004

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

KENNETH CHEW, reappointed January 1, 2005, for the term ending December 31, 2010, as Member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

December 9, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

YANG-SU CHO, appointed November 20, 2008, for the term ending July 1, 2013, as Member of the State School for the Blind Board of Trustees.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education.

August 8, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

ALBERTA B. CLARKSON, reappointed October 1, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 24 (South Puget Sound Community College).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

February 16, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

HAROLD COCHRAN, appointed February 15, 2007, for the term ending September 30, 2009, as Member, Board of Regents, Washington State University.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

December 30, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

ELIZABETH A. COWLES, reappointed September 30, 2005, for the term ending September 30, 2011, as Member, Board of Regents, Washington State University.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

August 12, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

JOHN COX, appointed August 12, 2008, for the term ending June 15, 2012, as Member of the Marine Employees' Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

January 7, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

KAREN DAUBERT, reappointed January 7, 2008, for the term ending December 31, 2010, as Member of the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

October 22, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

EDWARD DAVILA, reappointed October 22, 2007, for the term ending September 30, 2012, as Member, Board of Trustees, Highline Community College District No. 9.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

January 10, 2006

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

CHARLES DAVIS, reappointed January 9, 2006, for the term ending December 26, 2009, as Member of the Board of Pilotage Commissioners.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

October 22, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

JIM DEPAEPE, appointed October 22, 2008, for the term ending June 30, 2012, as Member of the Professional Educator Standards Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education.

May 3, 2006

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

PAM DERKACHT, appointed May 8, 2006, for the term ending at the governor's pleasure, as a Director of the Department of Printing.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.

September 24, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

JOSEPH DOLEZAL, appointed October 1, 2007, for the term ending September 30, 2011, as Member, Board of Trustees, Centralia Community College District No. 12.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

September 9, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

TIMOTHY B. DOUGLAS, appointed October 1, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 21 (Whatcom Community College).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

January 16, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

GARY L. DOUVIA, appointed January 15, 2007, for the term ending December 31, 2012, as Member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

March 15, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

JOHN ELLIS, reappointed July 1, 2007, for the term ending June 30, 2013, as Member of the Gambling Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.

July 9, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

DERICK C. EN'WEZOH, appointed July 8, 2008, for the term ending June 30, 2009, as Member, Board of Regents, Washington State University.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

July 28, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

COURTNEY R. FLEMING, appointed July 28, 2008, for the term ending June 30, 2009, as Member, Board of Trustees, Eastern Washington University.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

June 8, 2006

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

ELIZABETH FORD, reappointed June 16, 2006, for the term ending June 15, 2011, as Member of the Marine Employees' Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

August 8, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

MARC GASPARD, reappointed October 1, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, Pierce Community College District No. 11.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

October 2, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

CARVER C. GAYTON, appointed October 1, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2014, as Member, Board of Trustees, The Evergreen State College.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

March 22, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

CRAIG W. GIBELYOU, appointed March 8, 2007, for the term ending December 5, 2010, as Member of the Western State Hospital Advisory Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.

June 18, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

CLAIRE GRACE, reappointed July 1, 2007, for the term ending June 30, 2011, as Member of the Housing Finance Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance.

June 17, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

EARL HALE, reappointed July 1, 2008, for the term ending June 30, 2012, as Member of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

January 4, 2006

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

JUDY L. HARTMAN, appointed February 10, 2005, for the term ending at the governor's pleasure, as Member of the K-20 Educational Network Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.

October 27, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

RUSSELL D. HAUGE, reappointed October 27, 2008, for the term ending August 2, 2011, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

June 5, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

KRISTIN HAYDEN, appointed March 31, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2009, as Member, Board of Trustees, The Evergreen State College.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

October 27, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

ANN C. HEATH, reappointed October 27, 2008, for the term ending August 2, 2011, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

October 7, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

HEIDI HEYWOOD, appointed October 7, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 13 (Lower Columbia College).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

July 28, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

HANNAH M. HIGGINS, appointed July 28, 2008, for the term ending June 30, 2009, as Member, Board of Trustees, Western Washington University.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

September 8, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

LATISHA D. HILL, appointed September 3, 2008, for the term ending June 30, 2014, as Member of the Transportation Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

January 4, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

REBECCA HILLE, reappointed January 20, 2008, for the term ending January 19, 2012, as a Member of the Board of Pharmacy.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.

July 31, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

BETSY HOLLINGSWORTH, appointed September 1, 2007, for the term ending April 15, 2012, as Member of the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.

May 4, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

THEODORE HOWARD II, appointed May 5, 2008, for the term ending June 30, 2010, as Member of the Professional Educator Standards Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education.

May 14, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

ELSIE HULSIZER, appointed September 1, 2007, for the term ending December 26, 2010, as Member of the Board of Pilotage Commissioners.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

December 20, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

KEITH HUNZIKER, appointed December 20, 2007, for the term ending June 30, 2011, as Member of the Professional Educator Standards Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education.

March 14, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

TROY HUTSON, appointed March 14, 2007, for the term ending June 30, 2010, as Member of the Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

November 24, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

LAURA JENNINGS, appointed July 15, 2005, for the term ending September 30, 2009, as Member, Board of Regents, Washington State University.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

May 8, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

ARLENE JOE, appointed May 8, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2011, as Member, Board of Trustees, Pierce Community College District No. 11.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

February 15, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

MYRA JOHNSON, appointed February 15, 2007, for the term ending June 30, 2010, as Member of the Professional Educator Standards Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education.

October 20, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

TOM A. JOHNSON, appointed October 20, 2008, for the term ending March 26, 2009, as Member of the Higher Education Facilities Authority.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

January 2, 2009

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

ALLIE M. JOINER, reappointed August 30, 2006, for the term ending July 1, 2010, as Member, Board of Trustees, State School for the Deaf.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education.

October 20, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

ROSHNI A. JOKHI, appointed October 17, 2008, for the term ending June 30, 2012, as Member of the Professional Educator Standards Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education.

September 19, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

JUANITA J. KAMPHUIS, appointed September 19, 2008, for the term ending July 1, 2013, as Member of the State School for the Deaf Board of Trustees.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education.

October 8, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

BRUCE KENDALL, appointed September 15, 2008, for the term ending at the governor's pleasure, as a Chair of the Economic Development Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation.

October 8, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

KATHERINE KENISON, reappointed October 1, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 18 (Big Bend Community College).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

March 7, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

KEITH L. KESSLER, appointed March 7, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, The Evergreen State College.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

January 7, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

HARTLY KRUGER, reappointed January 18, 2008, for the term ending January 17, 2014, as Member of the Horse Racing Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.

January 7, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

SHERYL A. LAMBERTON, reappointed January 3, 2008, for the term ending December 5, 2011, as Member of the Western State Hospital Advisory Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.

August 8, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

CAROL LANDA-MCVICKER, reappointed October 1, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 17 (Spokane and Spokane Falls Community Colleges).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

March 13, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

AMANDA LEE, appointed May 1, 2007, for the term ending September 25, 2010, as Member of the Clemency and Pardons Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.

December 26, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

CRAIG LEE, reappointed December 27, 2007, for the term ending December 26, 2011, as Member of the Board of Pilotage Commissioners.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

April 23, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

M.A. LEONARD, appointed July 1, 2007, for the term ending June 30, 2011, as Member of the Housing Finance Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance.

March 12, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

ALBERT J. LINGGI, appointed March 10, 2008, for the term ending January 19, 2012, as Member of the Board of Pharmacy.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.

August 8, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

DEBRA LISSER, reappointed October 1, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 4 (Skagit Valley College).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

October 3, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

YVONNE LOPEZ MORTON, appointed October 3, 2007, for the term ending June 17, 2010, as a Chair of the Human Rights Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

August 3, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

JEAN MAGLADRY, reappointed October 1, 2007, for the term ending September 30, 2012, as Member, Board of Trustees, Cascadia Community College District No. 30.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

February 8, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

CONRAD MAHNKEN, appointed November 4, 2005, for the term ending December 31, 2010, as Member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

April 26, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

THOMAS W. MALONE, reappointed October 1, 2007, for the term ending September 30, 2012, as Member, Board of Trustees, Seattle, So. Seattle and No. Seattle Community Colleges District No. 6.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

November 26, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

DARRYL-JEAN "DJ" K. MARK, appointed January 5, 2009, for the term ending January 4, 2015, as Member of the Personnel Resources Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.

February 27, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

STEVEN MARQUEZ, PH.D., reappointed February 21, 2007, for the term ending December 5, 2010, as Member of the Western State Hospital Advisory Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.

July 31, 2006

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

MICHAEL MARTINO, appointed October 1, 2006, for the term ending September 30, 2011, as Member, Board of Trustees, Cascadia Community College District No. 30.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

February 10, 2005

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

TOM P. MAY, appointed January 2, 2005, for the term ending January 1, 2011, as Member of the Forest Practices Appeals Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

September 9, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

ENRIQUETA MAYUGA, M.D., reappointed October 1, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 19 (Columbia Basin College).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

May 8, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

THOMAS W. MCLANE, appointed May 14, 2008, for the term ending September 8, 2009, as Member of the Public Employment Relations Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.

May 22, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

ANDREA MCNAMARA DOYLE, reappointed July 1, 2008, for the term ending June 30, 2014, as Member of the Pollution Control/Shorelines Hearings Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Environment, Water & Energy.

February 20, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

HOLLY MICHAELS, appointed February 16, 2007, for the term ending December 5, 2010, as Member of the Eastern State Hospital Advisory Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.

August 8, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

MAURI MOORE, reappointed October 1, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 23 (Edmonds Community College).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

October 21, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

MARY MOSS, reappointed October 1, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, Technical College District #29 (Clover Park).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

March 7, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

ERIN MUNDINGER, reappointed April 4, 2008, for the term ending April 3, 2012, as Member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

July 28, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

BRITTANY NEWHOUSE, appointed July 28, 2008, for the term ending June 30, 2009, as Member, Board of Trustees, The Evergreen State College.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

October 27, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

LENELL NUSSBAUM, reappointed October 27, 2008, for the term ending August 2, 2011, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

April 23, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

CHARLOTTE PARSLEY, appointed March 16, 2007, for the term ending July 1, 2011, as Member, Board of Trustees, State School for the Deaf.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education.

January 7, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

JEFF PARSONS, reappointed January 7, 2008, for the term ending December 31, 2010, as Member of the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

January 2, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

CHUCK PERRY, reappointed January 1, 2007, for the term ending December 31, 2012, as Member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

October 23, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

ANGELA M. PIXTON, appointed September 19, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2010, as Member, Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 18 (Big Bend Community College).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

October 8, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

PHILIP G. RASMUSSEN, appointed October 1, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 15 (Wenatchee Valley College).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

September 30, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

BARBARA REID, appointed October 1, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2010, as Member, Board of Trustees, Highline Community College District No. 9.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

October 2, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

CONSTANCE W. RICE, appointed October 1, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, Seattle, So. Seattle and No. Seattle Community Colleges District No. 6.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

March 20, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

LYNDA J. RING ERICKSON, appointed March 16, 2007, for the term ending August 2, 2009, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

October 20, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

CINDY ROAF, appointed October 17, 2008, for the term ending June 30, 2012, as Member of the Professional Educator Standards Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education.

March 8, 2005

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

GEORGE ROE, reappointed March 8, 2005, for the term ending January 19, 2009, as Member of the Board of Pharmacy.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.

August 8, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

ERIK S. ROHRER, appointed October 1, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 1 (Peninsula College).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

September 9, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

STANLEY RUMBAUGH, reappointed October 1, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, Technical College District #28, (Bates).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

February 1, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

JOEL RUPLEY, reappointed February 1, 2007, for the term ending January 1, 2013, as Member of the Forest Practices Appeals Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

July 31, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

TOM SAHLBERG, appointed August 1, 2007, for the term ending April 15, 2012, as Member of the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.

February 21, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

MIGUEL SANCHEZ, appointed February 21, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2012, as Member, Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 20 (Walla Walla Community College).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

October 27, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

DAN SATTERBERG, appointed October 27, 2008, for the term ending August 2, 2010, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

July 21, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

JOANNE H. SCHWARTZ, reappointed October 1, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 12 (Centralia College).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

August 9, 2006

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

PHIL SHARPE, appointed October 1, 2006, for the term ending September 30, 2012, as Member, Board of Trustees, Western Washington University.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

June 28, 2005

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

HONNA SHEFFIELD, appointed June 12, 2005, for the term ending June 11, 2009, as Member of the Columbia River Gorge Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

October 21, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

ROBERT A. SHORT, appointed September 30, 2008, for the term ending December 5, 2009, as Member of the Eastern State Hospital Advisory Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.

January 13, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

VANDANA SLATTER, appointed January 20, 2006, for the term ending January 19, 2010, as Member of the Board of Pharmacy.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.

June 17, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

SASHA SLEIMAN, reappointed July 1, 2008, for the term ending June 30, 2009, as Member of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

June 12, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

KAY SLONIM, appointed July 1, 2007, for the term ending March 1, 2013, as Member of the Board of Tax Appeals.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

September 24, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

JERRY SMITH, appointed October 1, 2007, for the term ending September 30, 2012, as Member, Board of Trustees, Shoreline Community College District No. 7.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

December 26, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

WILLIAM SNYDER, reappointed December 27, 2007, for the term ending December 26, 2011, as Member of the Board of Pilotage Commissioners.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

March 7, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

HARRIET A. SPANEL, reappointed March 7, 2008, for the term ending June 30, 2011, as Member of the Pacific Marine Fishery Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

January 2, 2009

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

RAFAEL STONE, reappointed September 30, 2005, for the term ending September 30, 2011, as Member, Board of Regents, Washington State University.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

August 3, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

CELESTE STRAHL, reappointed October 1, 2007, for the term ending September 30, 2012, as Member, Board of Trustees, Technical College District #26 (Lake Washington).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

July 7, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

MARGARET E. SUNDSTROM, reappointed July 7, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2012, as Member, Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 12 (Centralia College).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

August 12, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

JOHN SWANSON, reappointed August 12, 2008, for the term ending June 15, 2013, as Chair of the Marine Employees' Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

July 28, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

DANIEL SWEENEY, appointed July 28, 2008, for the term ending June 30, 2009, as Member, Board of Trustees, Central Washington University.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

March 23, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

ELLEN TAUSSIG, appointed March 23, 2007, for the term ending March 26, 2011, as Member of the Higher Education Facilities Authority.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

August 8, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

GIDGET TERPSTRA, reappointed October 1, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 7 (Shoreline Community College).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

March 14, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

BETH THEW, reappointed March 14, 2007, for the term ending June 30, 2010, as Member of the Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

August 3, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

KEITH THOMPSON, appointed October 1, 2007, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, Central Washington University.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

April 12, 2007

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

ROBYN TODD, appointed April 12, 2007, for the term ending October 1, 2010, as Member of the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation.

March 12, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

RICHARD C. VEITH, appointed March 10, 2008, for the term ending December 31, 2009, as Member of the Western State Hospital Advisory Board.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.

May 9, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

MARIO M. VILLANUEVA, appointed July 1, 2007, for the term ending June 30, 2011, as Member of the Housing Finance Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance.

October 27, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

STEPHEN WARNING, appointed October 27, 2008, for the term ending August 2, 2011, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

February 26, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

PATRICIA A. WARREN, appointed February 21, 2008, for the term ending June 15, 2011, as Member of the Marine Employees' Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

December 19, 2006

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

MIRANDA WECKER, reappointed January 1, 2007, for the term ending December 31, 2012, as Member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

October 6, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

FREDERICK WHANG, reappointed October 6, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 22 (Tacoma Community College).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

May 14, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

PATRICIA WHITEFOOT, reappointed May 12, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2012, as Member, Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 16 (Yakima Valley Community College).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

September 30, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

ROY WILKINSON, reappointed October 1, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2013, as Member, Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 30 (Cascadia Community College).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

July 9, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

JEAN-PAUL A. WILLYNCK, appointed July 8, 2008, for the term ending June 30, 2009, as Member, Board of Regents, University of Washington.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

October 21, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

PAUL WINTERS, reappointed October 20, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2014, as Member, Board of Trustees, The Evergreen State College.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

October 8, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

MIKE WREN, appointed September 19, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2012, as Member, Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 18 (Big Bend Community College).

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

November 24, 2008

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

PEGGY ZORO, reappointed November 20, 2008, for the term ending September 30, 2014, as Member, Board of Trustees, Western Washington University.

Sincerely,

CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Eide, all appointees listed on the Gubernatorial Appointments report were referred to the committees as designated.

MOTION

      On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

SB 5091             by Senators Kohl-Welles, Kline, Keiser, Franklin and McDermott

AN ACT Relating to the regulation of certain trades by the department of labor and industries; amending RCW 18.118.020; and adding a new chapter to Title 18 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.

SB 5092             by Senator Jacobsen

AN ACT Relating to enhancing the natural resource collections at the Washington park arboretum; adding new sections to chapter 28B.20 RCW; creating new sections; and making an appropriation.

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

SB 5093             by Senator Jacobsen

AN ACT Relating to creating nonpartisan commissions for judicial nominees; amending RCW 2.04.100 and 2.06.080; adding new sections to chapter 2.04 RCW; and providing a contingent effective date.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 5094             by Senator Jacobsen

AN ACT Relating to interchange and associated fees; amending RCW 63.14.010; and adding a new section to chapter 63.14 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance.

SB 5095             by Senators Jacobsen and Kline

AN ACT Relating to protecting the California condor and other vulnerable wildlife from the threat of lead poisoning; amending RCW 77.15.400; adding a new section to chapter 77.15 RCW; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

SB 5096             by Senator Jacobsen

AN ACT Relating to the archiving of mailed political advertising; and adding a new section to chapter 42.17 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5097             by Senator Jacobsen

AN ACT Relating to the institute of forest resources; amending RCW 76.44.030; adding a new section to chapter 76.44 RCW; and creating new sections.

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

SB 5098             by Senators Pridemore, Tom, Kilmer, Hatfield, Shin, Hobbs and Oemig

AN ACT Relating to ballot title information; and amending RCW 29A.36.071, 29A.36.210, 84.52.054, and 84.55.050.

Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5099             by Senators Parlette, Hatfield, Shin, Kilmer, Fraser and Regala

AN ACT Relating to annual revaluations of property for property tax purposes; amending RCW 84.41.030 and 84.41.041; adding new sections to chapter 84.41 RCW; creating a new section; making appropriations; and providing expiration dates.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

SB 5100             by Senators Shin, Carrell, Hobbs and Swecker

AN ACT Relating to the authority of occupational therapists to purchase, store, and administer medications; and adding a new section to chapter 18.59 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.

SB 5101             by Senators Hobbs, Stevens and Shin

AN ACT Relating to community residential programs vendor rates; adding a new section to chapter 71A.10 RCW; creating a new section; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.

SB 5102             by Senators Hewitt, Delvin and Kline

AN ACT Relating to increasing the number of district court judges in Benton county; and amending RCW 3.34.010.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 5103             by Senator Zarelli

AN ACT Relating to service animals in training; and amending RCW 70.84.020 and 70.84.021.

Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.

SB 5104             by Senator Franklin

AN ACT Relating to fiscal reform; amending RCW 82.03.130, 82.03.140, 2.10.180, 2.12.090, 6.13.030, 6.15.020, 41.24.240, 41.35.100, 41.40.052, 41.44.240, 43.43.310, 82.08.020, 84.52.065, 84.52.068, 84.52.043, 84.52.050, 36.58.150, 36.60.040, 36.69.145, 36.73.060, 36.83.030, 36.100.050, 67.38.130, 84.52.010, 84.69.020, 39.89.020, 43.99H.060, and 43.99I.040; reenacting and amending RCW 41.32.052 and 41.26.053; adding a new title to the Revised Code of Washington to be codified as Title 82A RCW; creating new sections; recodifying RCW 84.52.068; repealing RCW 6.15.025; prescribing penalties; and providing contingent effective dates.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

MOTION

      On motion of Senator Eide, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated.

MOTION

At 11:21 a.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate was declared to be at ease for the purpose of canvassing the votes of constitutional elective state officers and to honor retiring elected officials in a Joint Session in the House of Representatives.

JOINT SESSION

      The Speaker (Representative Morris presiding) called the Joint Session to order. The Clerk called the roll of the members of the House. The Clerk called the roll of the members of the Senate. A quorum of the Legislature was present.

      The Speaker (Representative Morris presiding): “The purpose of this Joint Session is to comply with the constitutional requirement of canvassing the vote for and against referenda and initiatives and for the constitutional elective officers.”

MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE

CANVASS OF THE RETURNS

OF THE GENERAL ELECTION

HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008

      I, Sam Reed, Secretary of State of the State of Washington, do hereby certify that according to the provisions of RCW 29A.60.260, I have canvassed the returns of the 3,071,587 votes cast by the 3,630,118 registered voters of the state for and against the initiatives which were submitted to the vote of the people at the state general election held on the 4^th day of November, 2008, as received from the County Auditors.

Initiative Measure No. 985

"Initiative Measure No. 985 concerns transportation.

This measure would open high-occupancy vehicle lanes to all traffic during specified hours, require traffic light synchronization, increase roadside assistance funding, and dedicate certain taxes, fines, tolls and other revenues to traffic-flow purposes.”

Yes                                                                                 1,163,216

No                                                                                  1,744,156

Initiative Measure No. 1000

"Initiative Measure No. 1000 concerns allowing certain terminally ill competent adults to obtain lethal prescriptions.

This measure would permit terminally ill, competent, adult Washington residents, who are medically predicted to have six months or less to live, to request and self-administer lethal medication prescribed by a physician.”

Yes                                                                                 1,715,219

No                                                                                  1,251,255

Initiative Measure No. 1029

"Initiative Measure No. 1029 concerns long-term care services for the elderly and persons with disabilities.This measure would require long-term care workers to be certified as home care aides based on an examination, with exceptions; increase training and criminal background check requirements; and establish disciplinary standards and procedures.”

Yes                                                                                 2,113,773

No                                                                                     800,733

      I further certify that, according to the provisions of RCW 43.07.030, I have canvassed the returns of the votes cast at the state general election held on the 4^th day of November, 2008, for all federal, statewide, and joint legislative and judicial offices, and that the votes cast for candidates for these offices are as follows: