SEVENTY-EIGHTH DAY
NOON SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Monday, March 30, 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 26, 2009
ESHB 1018 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs: Modifying when a special election may be held. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; McDermott; Pridemore and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 27, 2009
2SHB 1052 Prime Sponsor, Committee on General Government Appropriations: Concerning firearm licenses for persons from other countries. 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 27, 2009
ESHB 1138 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning access to employee restrooms in retail stores. 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 26, 2009
2SHB 1172 Prime Sponsor, Committee on General Government Appropriations: Implementing a transfer of development rights program. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; McDermott; Pridemore and Swecker.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Benton.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
HB 1197 Prime Sponsor, Representative Haigh: Regarding alternative public works contracting procedures. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Roach; Benton; McDermott; Pridemore and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
HB 1199 Prime Sponsor, Representative Haigh: Regarding retainage of funds on public works projects. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; McDermott; Pridemore and Swecker.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Benton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
SHB 1239 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services: Addressing parenting plans and residential schedules in dependency proceedings. 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 27, 2009
SHB 1292 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Authorizing waivers from the one hundred eighty-day school year requirement in order to allow four-day school weeks. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair, K-12; King; Hobbs; Jarrett and McDermott.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Kauffman, Vice Chair, Early Learning; Brandland and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
SHB 1300 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Human Services: Accessing mental health information. 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 Ways & Means.
March 27, 2009
SHB 1319 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Prohibiting school district employees from using public assets for private gain. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair, Early Learning; Oemig, Vice Chair, K-12; King; Brandland; Hobbs; Jarrett; McDermott; Roach and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 27, 2009
HB 1324 Prime Sponsor, Representative O'Brien: Modifying the requirements of psychological examinations for peace officer certification. 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 26, 2009
ESHB 1349 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Human Services: Renewing orders for less restrictive treatment. 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 26, 2009
2SHB 1373 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health & Human Services Appropriations: Concerning children's mental health services. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Kauffman and McAuliffe.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Stevens; Brandland and Carrell.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 26, 2009
ESHB 1379 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government & Housing: Regarding moratoria and other interim official controls adopted under the shoreline management act. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; McDermott and Pridemore.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Roach; Benton and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 27, 2009
EHB 1385 Prime Sponsor, Representative Haler: Modifying provisions relating to sexual misconduct by school employees. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; McCaslin; Carrell; Hargrove; Roach and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
SHB 1419 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health & Human Services Appropriations: Revising provisions affecting sexually aggressive youth. 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 26, 2009
ESHB 1496 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Changing the membership to the state interoperability executive committee. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; McDermott; Pridemore and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
SHB 1552 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs: Regarding public access at open public meetings. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; McDermott; Pridemore and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
ESHB 1553 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Addressing claims for damages against the state and local governmental entities. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; McDermott; Pridemore and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 27, 2009
HB 1675 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sells: Changing the work experience provisions of the alternative route partnership grant program. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair, Early Learning; Oemig, Vice Chair, K-12; King; Brandland; Hobbs; Jarrett; McDermott; Roach and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 27, 2009
SHB 1758 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Expanding options for students to earn high school diplomas. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair, Early Learning; Oemig, Vice Chair, K-12; King; Brandland; Hobbs; Jarrett; McDermott; Roach and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
SHB 1769 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services: Concerning housing assistance in dependency matters. 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 26, 2009
ESHB 1782 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services: Concerning parent participation in dependency matters. 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 26, 2009
HB 1785 Prime Sponsor, Representative Armstrong: Concerning the chief for a day program. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Becker; Benton; Berkey; Delvin; Jarrett; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer and Ranker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
HB 1790 Prime Sponsor, Representative O'Brien: Including domestic violence court order violations to the list of offenses eligible for notification. 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 26, 2009
SHB 1825 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government & Housing: Identifying specific facilities planning requirements under the growth management act. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; McDermott; Pridemore and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
HB 1830 Prime Sponsor, Representative Santos: Establishing business definitions for public contracting. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; McDermott and Pridemore.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Benton and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
SHB 1845 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning medical support obligations. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. 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 27, 2009
E2SHB 1879 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education Appropriations: Providing for the delivery of educational services to children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair, Early Learning; Oemig, Vice Chair, K-12; King; Brandland; Hobbs; Jarrett; McDermott; Roach and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
HB 1880 Prime Sponsor, Representative Armstrong: Concerning ballot envelopes. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; McDermott; Pridemore and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
ESHB 1886 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government & Housing: Concerning flood control districts. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; McDermott; Pridemore and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
ESHB 1887 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government & Housing: Authorizing the annexation of contiguous territory outside of a diking district that receives services from the district. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; McDermott; Pridemore and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 27, 2009
ESHB 1889 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Regarding paraeducator tutor certification. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair, Early Learning; Oemig, Vice Chair, K-12; King; Brandland; Hobbs; Jarrett; McDermott; Roach and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 27, 2009
SHB 1900 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Requiring a disclosing entity to send notice to a vehicle owner no earlier than thirty days after granting a request for vehicle owner information. 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 27, 2009
SHB 1919 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Human Services: Operating and administering a drug court program. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Roach and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 26, 2009
2SHB 1938 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health & Human Services Appropriations: Concerning postadoption contact with siblings. 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 Ways & Means.
March 26, 2009
ESHB 1939 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning vehicle dealer documentary service fees. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Becker; Benton; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Jarrett; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer; King and Ranker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 27, 2009
SHB 1943 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services: Requiring recommendations for preparation and professional development for the early learning and school-age program workforce. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair, Early Learning; Oemig, Vice Chair, K-12; King; Brandland; Hobbs; Jarrett; McDermott; Roach and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
ESHB 1954 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Human Services: Sealing juvenile records under certain conditions. 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 26, 2009
E2SHB 1961 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Implementing the federal fostering connections to success and increasing adoptions act of 2008. 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 26, 2009
EHB 1967 Prime Sponsor, Representative White: Prohibiting expansions of urban growth areas into one hundred year floodplains. 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.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Roach and Benton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
2SHB 1985 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Concerning public health financing. 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; Marr; Murray and Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 27, 2009
SHB 2003 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Changing professional educator standards board provisions. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair, Early Learning; Oemig, Vice Chair, K-12; King; Brandland; Hobbs; Jarrett; McDermott and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
HB 2025 Prime Sponsor, Representative Orwall: Sharing health care information. 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; Marr; Murray and Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
ESHB 2035 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Requiring registered sex and kidnapping offenders to submit information regarding any e-mail addresses and any web sites they create or operate. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Stevens; Brandland; Carrell and McAuliffe.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Regala, Vice Chair.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
SHB 2071 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services: Concerning education for parents of needy families. 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 26, 2009
E2SHB 2078 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health & Human Services Appropriations: Concerning persons with developmental disabilities who are in correctional facilities or jails. 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 26, 2009
SHB 2079 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Concerning the office of financial management's access to health professional licensing information. 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; Marr; Murray and Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
2SHB 2106 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Improving child welfare outcomes through the phased implementation of strategic and proven reforms. 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 Ways & Means.
March 27, 2009
2SHB 2119 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Expanding dual credit opportunities. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair, Early Learning; Oemig, Vice Chair, K-12; King; Brandland; Hobbs; Jarrett; McDermott; Roach and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 26, 2009
HB 2146 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ericks: Modifying contract requirements for water or sewer facilities. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; McDermott; Pridemore and Swecker.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Benton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
SHB 2214 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning airport operators financing consolidated rental car facilities and common use transportation equipment and facilities. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Becker; Berkey; Delvin; Eide; Jarrett; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer; King and Ranker.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Benton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
EHB 2285 Prime Sponsor, Representative Flannigan: Addressing the formation of local improvement districts and utility local improvement districts comprised of property in more than one city or town. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; McDermott; Pridemore and Swecker.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Benton.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
SHB 2287 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Concerning paper conservation. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; Benton; McDermott; Pridemore and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 26, 2009
EHB 2299 Prime Sponsor, Representative Klippert: Concerning formation, operation, and nonstate funding of public facilities districts. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach; McDermott; Pridemore and Swecker.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Benton.
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. 1300, Second Substitute House Bill No. 1938 and Substitute House Bill No. 2106 which were referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
AN ACT Relating to fiscal matters.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to fiscal matters.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to state government.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to state government.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to human services.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to human services.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to natural resources.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to natural resources.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to common schools fund transfers during fiscal year 2009; amending 2008 c 329 s 516 (uncodified); and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to common schools.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to higher education.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to higher education.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to retirement from public service.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to retirement from public service.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to revenue and taxation.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
AN ACT Relating to revenue and taxation.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 6145 by Senators Swecker, Haugen, Prentice, Kastama and Eide
AN ACT Relating to siting major auctioneering activity; amending RCW 43.157.010; and adding a new section to chapter 36.70A RCW.
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
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
Senator Shin moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8654
By Senators Shin, Franklin, Hargrove, Eide, Fraser, Kohl-Welles, Hatfield, Kastama, Regala, Berkey, Prentice, Hewitt, Stevens, Becker, and Fairley
WHEREAS, Peggy Pritchard Olson has been a longtime prominent citizen in the City of Edmonds and has contributed countless hours in community service as a volunteer and elected official; and
WHEREAS, Peggy was able to help preserve the beautiful waterfront of the City of Edmonds through her work as a cofounder of the Washington Tea Party, a grassroots organization that worked on issues related to the Brightwater sewer treatment plant; and
WHEREAS, Peggy was elected to the Edmonds City Council in 2004, served as President of the Council in 2007, was reelected, unopposed, in 2008, and continues to serve on the council and numerous council committees; and
WHEREAS, Peggy is a founding member of the South Snohomish Cities, to increase communication between the county and its southern cities; and
WHEREAS, Peggy Pritchard Olson was honored on Thursday, February 26, 2009, with the sixteenth annual Edmonds Kiwanis Club's "Citizen of the Year" Award; and
WHEREAS, Peggy was diagnosed a year ago with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that strikes suddenly and mysteriously; and
WHEREAS, Upon learning of Peggy's diagnosis, friends rallied to create "Team Peggy," which has brought community members together and has raised 28,000 dollars for the ALS Association through a variety of fund-raisers; and when Peggy learned that there was no local ALS Support Group, she helped establish a group at Steven's Hospital in Edmonds that quickly became one of the largest ALS Support Groups in a multistate region; and
WHEREAS, Peggy's courage and determination have served as an inspiration to all, have generated public awareness of issues related to ALS, and have provided comfort to others who were coping with ALS but weren't aware of resources; and
WHEREAS, The "Edmonds Loves Peggy" buttons seen around town bear testimony to the positive impact she has had on her entire community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate does hereby recognize the various contributions and lasting legacy made by Peggy Pritchard Olson; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Peggy Pritchard Olson and to Gary Haakenson, the Mayor of Edmonds.
Senator Shin spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8654.
The motion by Senator Shin carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
Senator Kohl-Welles moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8656
By Senators Kohl-Welles, Jacobsen, Franklin, McDermott, Kilmer, Hobbs, Prentice, Shin, Marr, Kastama, Hargrove, Regala, Brown, Eide, Berkey, Kauffman, and Rockefeller
WHEREAS, RCW 28B.10.703 authorizes programs for intercollegiate athletics at our State's colleges and universities; and
WHEREAS, The University of Washington, as a member of the Pacific-10 Conference, offers intercollegiate athletic competition for student-athletes in twenty-three sports for men and women; and
WHEREAS, Each sport strives to compete at the highest level, with the goal of winning a national championship; and
WHEREAS, The University of Washington's women's cross country team completed an undefeated season on November 24, 2008, by winning its first NCAA Championship in program history; and
WHEREAS, On the road to the NCAA Championship, the team won every race in which it competed by a wide margin, sweeping the top six finishing places with a perfect score of fifteen in winning the Pac-10 Championship; and
WHEREAS, A remarkable five women on the team were recognized with All-America Honors: Christine Babcock of Irvine, California; Kendra Schaaf of Craven, Saskatchewan, Canada; Mel Lawrence of Reno, Nevada; Katie Follett of Fort Collins, Colorado; and Amanda Miller of Wenatchee, Washington; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the team was named the 2008 Division I U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Women's Cross Country Scholar Team of the year, with an aggregate grade point average of 3.28; and
WHEREAS, Coach Greg Metcalf was named Division I Cross Country Coach of the year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate, on behalf of the citizens of the State of Washington, express to President Mark A. Emmert, Athletic Director Scott Woodward, Coach Greg Metcalf, assistant coaches Kelly Strong and Jimmy Bean, and especially to all the members of the 2008 NCAA National Championship Cross Country team, congratulations on their momentous achievement and for bringing acclaim and recognition to our state and the university; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to University of Washington President Mark Emmert, Athletic Director Scott Woodward, Coach Greg Metcalf, and the coaching staff and members of the University of Washington's Women's Cross Country team.
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. 8656.
The motion by Senator Kohl-Welles carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, pursuant to Rule 46, the Ways & Means Committee and the Transportation Committee were granted leave to meet during the day’s session.
MOTION
At 12:10 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President.
AFTERNOON SESSION
The Senate was called to order at 4:49 p.m. by President Owen.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate reverted to the first order of business.
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
March 25, 2009
ESHB 1033 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Environmental Health: Requiring the use of alternatives to lead wheel weights. Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair; Delvin; Fraser; Marr and Ranker.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford; Hatfield; Holmquist and Morton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2009
EHB 1087 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kenney: Improving the effectiveness of the office of minority and women's business enterprises. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Zarelli; Delvin; Eide and Kilmer.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2009
ESHB 1131 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade: Concerning the Washington state economic development commission. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Zarelli; Delvin; Eide and Kilmer.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2009
HB 1212 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kirby: Regarding industrial insurance death benefits for the surviving spouses of members of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system and the state patrol retirement system. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; Honeyford; King and Kline.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2009
2SHB 1252 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Concerning the community economic revitalization board's project selection criteria. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Zarelli; Delvin; Eide and Kilmer.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2009
SHB 1329 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Providing collective bargaining for child care center directors and workers. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin and Kline.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist; Honeyford and King.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 30, 2009
E2SHB 1393 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Addressing residential real property construction improvements through consumer education, warranty protections, contractor registration requirements, and worker certification standards. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin and Kline.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist; Honeyford and King.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 30, 2009
SHB 1402 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Restricting contact with medical providers after appeals have been filed under industrial insurance. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin and Kline.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist; Honeyford and King.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2009
SHB 1555 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Addressing the recommendations of the joint legislative task force on the underground economy in the construction industry. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin and Kline.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist; Honeyford and King.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 30, 2009
E2SHB 1701 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Authorizing the department of information services to engage in high-speed internet activities. 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 Senator Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 30, 2009
ESHB 1709 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance: Providing fee and installment plan assistance for borrowers at risk of default on small loans. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin; King and Kline.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Holmquist.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Honeyford.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2009
SHB 1778 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Modifying various provisions of Title 77 RCW. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Ranker, Vice Chair; Fraser; Hargrove; Hatfield and Swecker.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Morton.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 30, 2009
SHB 1816 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications: Regarding wireless phone numbers used by directory providers. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Zarelli; Delvin; Eide and Kilmer.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2009
EHB 1836 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ormsby: Regarding public works involving off-site prefabrication. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin and Kline.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist; Honeyford and King.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 30, 2009
ESHB 2049 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs: Concerning personnel practices regarding exempt employment. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Holmquist; Franklin; Honeyford; King and Kline.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2009
SHB 2208 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce & Labor: Prohibiting new motorsports vehicle dealers from having to pay a fee for canceling orders of new motorsports vehicles. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Holmquist; Honeyford and King.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Kline.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Keiser, Vice Chair.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2009
E2SHB 2227 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education Appropriations: Enacting the evergreen jobs act. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Eide and Kilmer.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Delvin.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 30, 2009
EHB 2242 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kenney: Creating a department of commerce. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Zarelli; Delvin; Eide and Kilmer.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 30, 2009
ESHB 2261 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education Appropriations: Concerning the state's education system. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Kauffman, Vice Chair, Early Learning; Oemig, Vice Chair, K-12; Hobbs; Jarrett; McDermott; Roach and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator King.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Brandland.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
On motion of Eide, all measures listed on the Supplemental Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Engrossed House Bill No. 1836 which was referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
At 4:51 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate adjourned until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2009.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate