SEVENTY-FOURTH DAY
NOON SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, March 26, 2009
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Owen. No roll call was taken.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
MOTION
There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the first order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
March 25, 2009
ESHB 1004 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications: Adding products to the energy efficiency code. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Adding products to and removing products from the energy efficiency code. ) Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Fraser; Hatfield; Marr; Morton and Ranker.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Delvin and Holmquist.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
SHB 1008 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications: Concerning permit requirements for small wind energy systems. Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Delvin; Fraser; Hatfield; Holmquist; Morton and Ranker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
E2SHB 1009 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Extending the expiration dates for existing sales and use tax exemptions related to certain electricity generation. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Modifying existing sales and use tax exemptions related to certain electricity generation. ) Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Fraser; Hatfield; Marr and Ranker.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Delvin; Holmquist and Morton.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 25, 2009
SHB 1011 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications: Regulating the use of identification devices by governmental and business entities. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott and Parlette.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
2SHB 1025 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education Appropriations: Requiring disclosure of certain information relating to higher education course materials. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kilmer, Chair; Jarrett, Vice Chair; Becker; Hewitt; Jacobsen; Kastama; McAuliffe; Pflug; Shin and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
HB 1058 Prime Sponsor, Representative Goodman: Revising editorial standards for the RCW. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Roach and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
EHB 1059 Prime Sponsor, Representative Goodman: Making technical corrections to various statutes at the request of the statute law committee. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Kohl-Welles; Roach and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
SHB 1119 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning the management of funds held by nonprofit institutions. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Roach and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
HB 1127 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hurst: Securing credit and debit card information. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott; Parlette and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
HB 1148 Prime Sponsor, Representative Williams: Protecting animals from perpetrators of domestic violence. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Carrell and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
HB 1166 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hasegawa: Allowing loans to community development financial institutions under the linked deposit program. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin and McDermott.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Schoesler.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
EHB 1167 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hasegawa: Studying the linked deposit program. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott; Parlette and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 25, 2009
SHB 1202 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance: Allowing noninsurance benefits as part of life insurance policies. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott; Parlette and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 24, 2009
HB 1218 Prime Sponsor, Representative Goodman: Changing the requirement that contempt of court sanctions be served in the county jail. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
EHB 1227 Prime Sponsor, Representative Springer: Concerning recreational vehicles used as primary residences in manufactured/mobile home communities. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin and McDermott.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Parlette and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 24, 2009
EHB 1251 Prime Sponsor, Representative Shea: Addressing the release of certified abstracts of full driving records. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
2SHB 1290 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Concerning local tourism promotion areas. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Zarelli; Delvin; Eide; Kilmer and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 25, 2009
SHB 1309 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Regarding dental hygiene. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Becker; Fairley and Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
EHB 1311 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kirby: Regulating reverse mortgage lending practices. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott; Parlette and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 24, 2009
ESHB 1362 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning conveyances used in prostitution-related offenses. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Concerning vehicles used in prostitution-related offenses. ) Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2009
SHB 1413 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Concerning water discharge fees. Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair; Fraser; Hatfield; Marr and Ranker.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford; Delvin; Holmquist and Morton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 24, 2009
SHB 1415 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Providing for the sales of wine at the legislative gift center. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; Honeyford; King and Kline.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
SHB 1420 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Revising real estate seller disclosure requirements. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott; Parlette and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
HB 1426 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt: Regarding the use of certified mail. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Kohl-Welles; Roach and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 24, 2009
HB 1431 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sells: Designating certain state routes as highways of statewide significance. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Becker; Berkey; Delvin; Kauffman; Kilmer; King and Ranker.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kastama.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
2SHB 1450 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Modifying the definition of "public facilities." Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Delvin; Eide and Kilmer.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Zarelli and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 25, 2009
EHB 1464 Prime Sponsor, Representative Springer: Concerning affordable housing incentive programs. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin and McDermott.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Schoesler.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
2SHB 1481 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Finance: Regarding electric vehicles. Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Fraser; Hatfield; Marr and Ranker.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Delvin and Morton.
Passed to Committee on Transportation.
March 25, 2009
HB 1487 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunter: Regarding resident student classification. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kilmer, Chair; Jarrett, Vice Chair; Becker; Hewitt; Jacobsen; Kastama; McAuliffe; Pflug and Shin.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 24, 2009
HB 1492 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pedersen: Addressing the independent youth housing program. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Kauffman and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
EHB 1530 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kirby: Creating the guaranteed asset protection waiver model act. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott; Parlette and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
SHB 1565 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance: Addressing business continuity plans for domestic insurers. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott; Parlette and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
EHB 1566 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kirby: Granting the insurance commissioner certain authority when the governor declares a state of emergency. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott; Parlette and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
HB 1567 Prime Sponsor, Representative Bailey: Addressing insurance, generally. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott; Parlette and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
EHB 1568 Prime Sponsor, Representative Bailey: Regulating persons selling, soliciting, or negotiating insurance. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott; Parlette and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
ESHB 1571 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Regarding the adjudication of water rights. Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair; Fraser; Hatfield; Marr; Morton and Ranker.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford; Delvin and Holmquist.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
HB 1596 Prime Sponsor, Representative Green: Protecting a woman's right to breastfeed in a place of public resort, accommodation, assemblage, or amusement. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Becker; Fairley and Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 24, 2009
E2SHB 1618 Prime Sponsor, Committee on General Government Appropriations: Concerning community and surplus schools. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; McDermott; Pridemore and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 25, 2009
SHB 1663 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Creating relocation assistance rights for nontransient residents of hotels, motels, or other places of transient lodging that are shut down by government action. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin and McDermott.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Schoesler.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 24, 2009
SHB 1692 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade: Addressing the authority of the board of directors of a public facilities district. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; McDermott; Pridemore and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 24, 2009
SHB 1791 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Human Services: Clarifying certain community custody and drug offender sentencing alternative sentencing provisions. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Kauffman and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 24, 2009
ESHB 1792 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Human Services: Establishing search and arrest authority provisions of offenders by department of corrections personnel. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell and McAuliffe.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kauffman.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 24, 2009
ESHB 1794 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning the calculation of child support. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Kauffman and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
SHB 1808 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education Appropriations: Creating an interdisciplinary work group for paramedic and nursing training. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kilmer, Chair; Jarrett, Vice Chair; Becker; Hewitt; Jacobsen; Kastama; McAuliffe; Pflug; Shin and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
HB 1826 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rodne: Addressing the proceeds from foreclosure sales. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott; Parlette and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
HB 1844 Prime Sponsor, Representative Moeller: Requiring criminal history record checks of current and prospective department of licensing employees who issue or may issue enhanced drivers' licenses and identicards. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Becker; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Jarrett; Kauffman; King and Ranker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 24, 2009
SHB 1856 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Providing certain procedures for tenants who are victims of sexual assault, unlawful harassment, and stalking. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell; Kauffman and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
HB 1888 Prime Sponsor, Representative Springer: Repealing RCW 46.12.295. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott; Parlette and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 24, 2009
HB 1912 Prime Sponsor, Representative Armstrong: Concerning facilities to house sexually violent predators. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Kauffman and McAuliffe.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Carrell.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
ESHB 1926 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Exempting certain hospice agencies from certificate of need requirements. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Becker; Fairley and Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
E2SHB 1935 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health & Human Services Appropriations: Concerning adult family homes. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Fairley and Parlette.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Becker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
EHB 1986 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hasegawa: Authorizing a peer mentoring pilot program at Western Washington University and a community or technical college. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kilmer, Chair; Jarrett, Vice Chair; Becker; Hewitt; Jacobsen; Kastama; McAuliffe; Pflug; Shin and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 25, 2009
SHB 2013 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance: Allowing the owner of a self-service storage facility to offer self-service storage insurance. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Berkey, Chair; Hobbs, Vice Chair; Franklin; McDermott; Parlette and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
E2SHB 2021 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education Appropriations: Revitalizing student financial aid. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kilmer, Chair; Jarrett, Vice Chair; Becker; Hewitt; Jacobsen; McAuliffe; Shin and Stevens.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Pflug.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 25, 2009
SHB 2095 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Clarifying the permitting, training, and licensing process for driver training schools. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Becker; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Jarrett; Kauffman; King and Ranker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
HB 2129 Prime Sponsor, Representative Eddy: Regarding the greenhouse gas emissions performance standard under chapter 80.80 RCW. Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Delvin; Fraser; Hatfield; Holmquist; Marr; Morton and Ranker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
SHB 2160 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Concerning health carrier payment of wellness incentives. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Pflug; Becker; Fairley and Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
ESHB 2222 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Creating a technical assistance program for industrial and construction storm water permit permittees. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Regarding the conditioning of industrial storm water general discharge permits. ) Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Delvin; Fraser; Hatfield; Morton and Ranker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
EHB 2279 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hurst: Addressing the offense of assault of a child in the first degree by requiring the review of the sentencing of offenders and modifying the conditions of release. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Kohl-Welles; Roach and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 25, 2009
ESHB 2289 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Expanding the energy freedom program. Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Delvin; Fraser; Hatfield; Holmquist; Marr; Morton and Ranker.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 24, 2009
SHJM 4004 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Naming a certain portion of state route number 110 the "Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial Highway." Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Becker; Delvin; Kastama; Kilmer; King and Ranker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Eide, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Substitute House Bill No. 1413 which was referred to the Committee on Rules; Second Substitute House Bill No. 1481 which was referred to the Committee on Transportation; and Engrossed House Bill No. 1167, Second Substitute House Bill No. 1290, Second Substitute House Bill No. 1450 and Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1618 which were referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the third order of business.
March 9, 2009
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Department of Social & Health Services, "Examining Processes and Systems to Expeditiously Link Persons Released from Correctional Facility and Institutional Confinement to Medical Assistance Prior to Release" report. This report is mandated under ESHB 2687.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-725-1880.
Sincerely,
Robin Arnold-Williams, Secretary
The Department of Social & Health Services, "Examining Processes and Systems to Expeditiously Link Persons Released from Correctional Facility and Institutional Confinement to Medical Assistance Prior to Release" report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM STATE OFFICES
March 3, 2009
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Department of Social & Health Services, "Services to Persons with Developmental Disabilities who are Discharged or Diverted from State Hospitals or Individuals with Community Protection Issues" report. This report is mandated under Chapter 518, Laws of 2007, Section 205(1)(d).
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-725-3452.
Sincerely,
Robin Arnold-Williams, Secretary
The Department of Social & Health Services, "Services to Persons with Developmental Disabilities who are Discharged or Diverted from State Hospitals or Individuals with Community Protection Issues" report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM STATE OFFICES
March 9, 2009
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission "Northwest Weather & Avalanche Center" report. This report is mandated under SSB 5219, Chapter 141, Laws of 2007.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-902-8500.
Sincerely,
Rex Derr, Director
The Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission "Northwest Weather & Avalanche Center" report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM STATE OFFICES
March 6, 2009
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Washington State Treasurer "Certification of the Debt Limitation of the State of Washington for Fiscal Year 2009" report. This report is mandated under Article VIII, Section 1, of the Washington State Constitution & Chapter 39.42 RCW as amended.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-902-9001.
Sincerely,
Michael Murphy, Treasurer
The Washington State Treasurer "Certification of the Debt Limitation of the State of Washington for Fiscal Year 2009" report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM STATE OFFICES
March 23, 2009
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Washington State Department of Health "The Living Will Registry" report. This report is mandated under RCW 70.122.130.
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-236-4501.
Sincerely,
Mary Selecky, Secretary
The Washington State Department of Health "The Living Will Registry" report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM STATE OFFICES
March 20, 2009
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Olympia, Washington 98504-5000
Mr. Thomas Hoemann
Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 40482
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Hoemann:
Enclosed is Department of Corrections "Annual Report to the Legislature on copayments" report. This report is mandated under RCW 72.10.020(3)(A).
If you have any questions about the report, please call 360-725-8700.
Sincerely,
Harold Clarke, Secretary
The Department of Corrections "Annual Report to the Legislature on copayments" report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
Senator Eide moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8647
By Senator Eide
WHEREAS, On July 25, 1925, the Seattle Postal Employees Credit Union became the first credit union in Washington and later became the Community 1st Credit Union; and
WHEREAS, The Washington State Credit Union Act was passed in 1933; and
WHEREAS, The Washington Credit Union League began in Seattle on November 3, 1934, and representatives from the sixty credit unions elected E. A. Foerschler from Seattle Postal Employees Credit Union as president of the League's eleven-member board of directors; and
WHEREAS, Credit unions are nonprofit financial cooperatives, democratically owned and operated, and founded by people working together toward economic advancement; and
WHEREAS, Credit unions embrace a "people helping people" philosophy by pooling personal resources and leadership abilities for the good of the cooperative, empowering their members to improve their financial futures and uniting to help those in need; and
WHEREAS, Credit unions have demonstrated outstanding leadership throughout the communities in which they have served since they were founded in the United States more than one hundred years ago; and
WHEREAS, Credit unions have championed the idea that people from all walks of life should have access to lower-cost financial services offered by credit unions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize credit unions for their service to the State of Washington.
Senator Eide spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8647.
The motion by Senator Eide carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
At 12:07 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2009.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate