FORTY-SIXTH DAY
MORNING SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, February 26, 2009
The Senate was called to order at 10:00 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, Brown, Kastama and Roach.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard consisting of Pages Rachel Cropper and Anna McCracken, presented the Colors. Mary Lynn Reiner of Temple Beth Hatfiloh of Olympia offered the prayer.
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 24, 2009
SB 5332 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Administering the Washington state patrol retirement system. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5332 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Becker; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Jarrett; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer; King; Ranker and Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2009
SB 5333 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Creating a Washington state patrol retirement system deferred option plan. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5333 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Becker; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Jarrett; Kauffman; Kilmer; King; Ranker and Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 25, 2009
SB 5346 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Concerning administrative procedures for payors and providers of health care services. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5346 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Fairley; Hobbs; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Parlette; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala and Rockefeller.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2009
SB 5540 Prime Sponsor, Senator Pridemore: Establishing high capacity transportation corridor areas. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Eide; Jacobsen; Jarrett; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer and Ranker.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Swecker; Becker; Delvin and King.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2009
SB 5548 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Requiring project improvements, including public transportation infrastructure improvements, to be credited against the imposition of impact fees. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Becker; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Jarrett; Kauffman; Kilmer; King; Ranker and Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2009
SB 5780 Prime Sponsor, Senator Tom: Establishing chapter 46.55 RCW as the exclusive remedy for any claims resulting from the impoundment of a motor vehicle. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5780 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Becker; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Jarrett; Kastama; Kilmer; King; Ranker and Sheldon.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Kauffman.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2009
SB 5902 Prime Sponsor, Senator Pridemore: Promoting accessible communities for persons with disabilities. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5902 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Fairley; Hobbs; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Parlette; Pridemore; Regala and Rockefeller.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Carrell and Pflug.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2009
SB 6047 Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Authorizing a property tax levy to reimburse taxing districts for property taxes refunded under chapter 84.69 RCW and property taxes abated under RCW 84.70.010. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Hobbs; Keiser; Kline; McDermott; Murray; Parlette; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala and Rockefeller.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Carrell and Honeyford.
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 third order of business.
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
February 25, 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.
CHRISTOPHER P. BARRY, appointed February 10, 2009, for the term ending January 19, 2013, as Member of the Board of Pharmacy.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
February 25, 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.
BRIAN BLAKE, appointed September 12, 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.
February 25, 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.
JEFFERY D. GOLTZ, appointed February 16, 2009, for the term ending December 31, 2014, as Member of the Utilities and Transportation Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Environment, Water & Energy.
February 25, 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.
ANNETTE SANDBERG, appointed January 29, 2009, for the term ending September 30, 2014, as Member, Board of Trustees, Central Washington University.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.
February 25, 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.
RONALD K. SPERLING, appointed February 11, 2009, for the term ending February 11, 2013, as Member of the Health Care Facilities Authority.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
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
AN ACT Relating to the display of digital advertising signs on highways; adding a new section to chapter 47.42 RCW; creating a new section; prescribing penalties; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
AN ACT Relating to the definition of gambling; and amending RCW 9.46.0237.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 6104 by Senators Prentice and Tom
AN ACT Relating to state agency hours of operation; and amending RCW 42.04.060 and 42.56.090.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 6105 by Senators Oemig, Kastama and Jarrett
AN ACT Relating to transparency in state and local taxation; amending RCW 44.48.150; adding a new section to chapter 82.02 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 6106 by Senators Haugen and Swecker
AN ACT Relating to collective bargaining for marine employees of the department of transportation; amending RCW 47.64.006, 47.64.120, 47.64.270, 47.64.280, 47.64.320, and 41.80.020; and repealing RCW 47.64.220.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
Senator Kohl-Welles moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8638
By Senators Kohl-Welles, Brandland, Fraser, McDermott, Regala, Ranker, Hatfield, and Eide
WHEREAS, The Washington state commercial fishing fleet begins leaving in March for the Pacific and Alaskan waters, and the Blessing of the Fleet will occur March 8, 2009, at Fisherman's Terminal in Ballard; and
WHEREAS, This is the 81st year that the Ballard First Lutheran Church has held the blessing; and
WHEREAS, The Washington state commercial fishing fleet begins leaving Blaine waters in May, and the Blessing of the Fleet will occur at Saw Tooth Dock in Blaine Harbor, May 3, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The Washington state commercial fishing fleet is one of the world's largest distant water fleets; and
WHEREAS, The commercial fishing industry directly and indirectly employs thousands of people and is one of the largest industries in Washington state; and
WHEREAS, The harvest annually contributes significantly to the Washington state economy; and
WHEREAS, The life of a fisher is fraught with danger and hardship that most people will never face; and
WHEREAS, Strength and courage are requirements for anyone who chooses to work on the sea, braving the elements in order to harvest the ocean's resources; and
WHEREAS, The men and women who work on fishing boats, at times in dangerous circumstances, deserve our admiration, thanks, and, when tragedy strikes, our remembrance; and
WHEREAS, Too often fishers lose their lives, devastating not only the close-knit community of fishing families in our region, but also our entire state;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate extend its condolences to the families and friends of all our fishers who have lost their lives at sea, wish the entire commercial fishing fleet a safe and prosperous season, and express its hope that all of our fishers will return home safely to their families, friends, and communities.
Senator Kohl-Welles spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8638.
The motion by Senator Kohl-Welles carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate reverted to the sixth order of business.
SECOND READING
CONFIRMATION OF GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
MOTION
Senator Hatfield moved that Gubernatorial No. 9046, Heidi Heywood, as a member of the Lower Columbia Community College, District No. 13, be confirmed.
Senator Hatfield spoke in favor of the motion.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Brandland, Senators Benton, Pflug and Roach were excused.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Marr, Senator Brown was excused.
APPOINTMENT OF HEIDI HEYWOOD
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the confirmation of Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9046, Heidi Heywood as a member of the Lower Columbia Community College, District No. 13.
The Secretary called the roll on the confirmation of Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9046, Heidi Heywood as a member of the Lower Columbia Community College, District No. 13 and the appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 1; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Becker, Berkey, Brandland, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Jarrett, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Ranker, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Zarelli
Absent: Senator Kastama
Excused: Senators Benton, Brown and Roach
Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9046, Heidi Heywood, having received the constitutional majority was declared confirmed as a member of the Lower Columbia Community College, District No. 13.
SECOND READING
CONFIRMATION OF GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
MOTION
Senator Marr moved that Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9011, Greg Bever, as a member of the Board of Trustees, Spokane and Spokane Falls Community Colleges Distrtict No. 17, be confirmed.
Senator Marr spoke in favor of the motion.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Marr, Senator Kastama was excused.
APPOINTMENT OF GREG BEVER
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the confirmation of Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9011, Greg Bever as a member of the Board of Trustees, Spokane and Spokane Falls Community Colleges Distrtict No. 17.
The Secretary called the roll on the confirmation of Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9011, Greg Bever as a member of the Board of Trustees, Spokane and Spokane Falls Community Colleges Distrtict No. 17 and the appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Becker, Berkey, Brandland, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Jarrett, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Ranker, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Zarelli
Excused: Senators Benton, Brown and Roach
Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9011, Greg Bever, having received the constitutional majority was declared confirmed as a member of the Board of Trustees, Spokane and Spokane Falls Community Colleges Distrtict No. 17.
MOTION
On motion of McDermott, the rules were suspended, the Senate, with a single vote, considered the confirmations of Gubernatorial Appointments en block and the vote of the Senate was recorded as a separate vote for each appointment.
SECOND READING
CONFIRMATION OF GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
MOTION
Senator Holmquist moved that Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9120, Daniel Sweeney and Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9124, Keith Thompson as members of the Board of Trustees, Central Washington University, be confirmed.
Senator Holmquist spoke in favor of the motion.
APPOINTMENT OF DANIEL SWEENEY
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the confirmation of Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9120, Daniel Sweeney and Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9124, Keith Thompson as members of the Board of Trustees, Central Washington University.
The Secretary called the roll on the confirmation of Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9120, Daniel Sweeney as a member of the Board of Trustees, Central Washington University and the appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Becker, Berkey, Brandland, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Jarrett, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Ranker, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Zarelli
Excused: Senators Benton, Brown and Roach
SECOND READING
CONFIRMATION OF GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENT OF KEITH THOMPSON
The Secretary called the roll on the confirmation of Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9124, Keith Thompson as a member of the Board of Trustees, Central Washington University and the appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Becker, Berkey, Brandland, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Jarrett, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Ranker, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Zarelli
Excused: Senators Benton, Brown and Roach
Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9120, Daniel Sweeney and Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9124, Keith Thompson, having received the constitutional majority were declared confirmed as members of the Board of Trustees, Central Washington University.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5076, by Senators Schoesler and Hatfield
Creating the Washington grain commission.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Hatfield, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5076 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators Schoesler and Marr spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5076.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5076 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Becker, Berkey, Brandland, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Jarrett, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Ranker, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Zarelli
Excused: Senators Benton, Brown and Roach
SENATE BILL NO. 5076, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5388, by Senators Parlette, Murray, Swecker, Carrell, King, Tom, Kohl-Welles and Franklin
Requiring motor vehicle dealers to disclose whether a new motor vehicle has sustained damage, repaired or not, in the sale of the new motor vehicle. Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning the disclosure of any known damage and repair to a new motor vehicle by motor vehicle dealers.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Parlette, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5388 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5388 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
On motion of Senator Parlette, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5388 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators Parlette and Kohl-Welles spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5388.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5388 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Becker, Berkey, Brandland, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Jarrett, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Ranker, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Zarelli
Excused: Senators Benton, Brown and Roach
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5388, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5135, by Senators Kline, Tom, McDermott and Kohl-Welles
Adding five district court judges in King county.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
Senator Schoesler moved that the following amendment by Senators Schoesler and Eide be adopted.
On page 1, line 14, after "Spokane," strike "ten" and insert "((ten)) eight"
Senators Schoesler and Eide spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senators Schoesler and Eide on page 1, line 14 to Senate Bill No. 5135.
The motion by Senator Schoesler carried and the amendment was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
Senator Schoesler moved that the following title amendment be adopted:
On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "to" strike "increasing"
On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "county" insert "and Spokane county"
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the title amendment to Senate Bill No. 5135.
The motion by Senator Schoesler carried and the title amendment was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Kline, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5135 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Kline spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5135.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5135 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 1; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.
Voting yea: Senators Becker, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Jarrett, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Ranker, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Zarelli
Voting nay: Senator McCaslin
Excused: Senators Benton and Roach
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5135, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5218, by Senators Carrell, Hargrove, Swecker, Regala, Brandland, Hewitt, King, Stevens, Schoesler, Pridemore, Delvin, Pflug, Tom, Kilmer and Shin
Controlling computer access by residents at the special commitment center and persons released to less restrictive alternatives.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Carrell, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5218 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Carrell spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5218.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5218 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.
Voting yea: Senators Becker, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Jarrett, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Ranker, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Zarelli
Excused: Senators Benton and Roach
SENATE BILL NO. 5218, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5136, by Senators Hobbs, Rockefeller, Fairley, Tom, Marr, Fraser, McDermott, Shin, Sheldon, McAuliffe, Jacobsen, Kline and Hatfield
Regulating the use of solar energy panels by members of homeowners' associations.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Hobbs, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5136 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5136 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
On motion of Senator Hobbs, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5136 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Hobbs spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Marr, Senator Brown was excused.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5136.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5136 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 1; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Becker, Berkey, Brandland, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Jarrett, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Ranker, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Zarelli
Absent: Senator Haugen
Excused: Senators Benton, Brown and Roach
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5136, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Marr, Senator Haugen was excused.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5731, by Senators Keiser and Pflug
Distributing health plan information.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Keiser, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5731 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Keiser spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5731.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5731 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Becker, Berkey, Brandland, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Jarrett, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Ranker, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Zarelli
Excused: Senators Benton, Brown and Roach
SENATE BILL NO. 5731, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5273, by Senators Murray, Jacobsen, McDermott, Franklin and Kohl-Welles
Regarding the practice of landscape architecture.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Murray, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5273 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5273 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
On motion of Senator Murray, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5273 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators Murray and Kohl-Welles spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Senator Holmquist spoke against passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5273.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5273 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 27; Nays, 20; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.
Voting yea: Senators Berkey, Brown, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Jacobsen, Jarrett, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McDermott, Murray, Oemig, Prentice, Pridemore, Ranker, Regala, Rockefeller and Shin
Voting nay: Senators Becker, Brandland, Carrell, Delvin, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, King, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Morton, Parlette, Pflug, Schoesler, Sheldon, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Zarelli
Excused: Senators Benton and Roach
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5273, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 8006, by Senator Zarelli
Requesting that state route number 502 be named the "Battle Ground Highway" and that a portion of state route number 503 be named the "Lewisville Highway."
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Zarelli, the rules were suspended, Senate Joint Memorial No. 8006 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the memorial was placed on final passage.
Senator Zarelli spoke in favor of passage of the memorial.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Joint Memorial No. 8006.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Joint Memorial No. 8006 and the memorial passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 41; Nays, 6; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.
Voting yea: Senators Becker, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Jarrett, Kastama, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Parlette, Pflug, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Zarelli
Voting nay: Senators Kauffman, Keiser, Oemig, Prentice, Pridemore and Ranker
Excused: Senators Benton and Roach
SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 8006, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5290, by Senators Franklin, Brown, Fraser, Kauffman, McAuliffe, Shin, Murray, Eide, Keiser, Berkey and Regala
Concerning requests made by a party relating to gas or electrical company discounts for low-income senior customers and low-income customers.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Franklin, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5290 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5290 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
On motion of Senator Franklin, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5290 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators Franklin and Honeyford spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
MOTION
On motion of Senator McDermott, Senator Prentice was excused.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5290.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5290 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 1; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Becker, Berkey, Brandland, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Jarrett, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Pridemore, Ranker, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Zarelli
Absent: Senator Brown
Excused: Senators Benton, Prentice and Roach
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5290, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5015, by Senators Franklin, Hargrove and Kauffman
Concerning foster parent licensing.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Franklin, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5015 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senators Franklin and Stevens spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Marr, Senator Brown was excused.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5015.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5015 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 4.
Voting yea: Senators Becker, Berkey, Brandland, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Jarrett, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Pridemore, Ranker, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Zarelli
Excused: Senators Benton, Brown, Prentice and Roach
SENATE BILL NO. 5015, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5153, by Senators Kline, Rockefeller and Shin
Creating the uniform foreign-country money judgments recognition act.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Kline, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5153 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Kline spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5153.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5153 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 4.
Voting yea: Senators Becker, Berkey, Brandland, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Jarrett, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Pridemore, Ranker, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Zarelli
Excused: Senators Benton, Brown, Prentice and Roach
SENATE BILL NO. 5153, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5156, by Senators Brandland, McCaslin and Keiser
Addressing certification actions of Washington peace officers.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Brandland, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5156 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Brandland spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5156.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5156 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 4.
Voting yea: Senators Becker, Berkey, Brandland, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Jarrett, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Pridemore, Ranker, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Zarelli
Excused: Senators Benton, Brown, Prentice and Roach
SENATE BILL NO. 5156, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5164, by Senators Berkey, Benton, Hobbs and Parlette
Placing restrictions on check cashers' and sellers' communications when collecting delinquent small loans.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Berkey, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5164 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Berkey spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5164.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5164 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 4.
Voting yea: Senators Becker, Berkey, Brandland, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Jarrett, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Pridemore, Ranker, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Zarelli
Excused: Senators Benton, Brown, Prentice and Roach
SENATE BILL NO. 5164, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5268, by Senators Swecker, Jacobsen and Shin
Creating the fish and wildlife equipment revolving account.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Swecker, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5268 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5268 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
On motion of Senator Swecker, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5268 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Swecker spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5268.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5268 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.
Voting yea: Senators Becker, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Jarrett, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Ranker, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Zarelli
Excused: Senators Benton and Roach
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5268, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5190, by Senators Hargrove, Stevens, Regala and Shin
Making technical corrections to community custody provisions.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Hargrove, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5190 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5190 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.
On motion of Senator Hargrove, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5190 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Senator Hargrove spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5190.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5190 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.
Voting yea: Senators Becker, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carrell, Delvin, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist, Honeyford, Jacobsen, Jarrett, Kastama, Kauffman, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Marr, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDermott, Morton, Murray, Oemig, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Ranker, Regala, Rockefeller, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Zarelli
Excused: Senators Benton and Roach
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5190, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.
MOTION
At 11:52 a.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate adjourned until 9:30 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2009.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate