EIGHTY-FIFTH DAY

 

NOON SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Monday, April 6, 2009

 

      The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by the President Pro Tempore. No roll call was taken.

 

MOTION

 

      On motion of Senator McDermott, 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

 

April 2, 2009

SHB 1919          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Human Services: Operating and administering a drug court program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Judiciary. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Parlette; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala; Rockefeller and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 1, 2009

SHB 2010          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Concerning state funding for local projects. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Fairley; Hobbs; Keiser; Kline; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Pridemore; Regala and Rockefeller.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Zarelli; Honeyford and Schoesler.

 

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland; Parlette and Pflug.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 2, 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 Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Carrell; Honeyford; Kline; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Parlette; Pflug; Regala; Rockefeller and Schoesler.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Pridemore.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 2, 2009

SHB 2196          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Including service credit transferred from the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system plan 1 in the determination of eligibility for military service credit. 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; Carrell; Hobbs; Honeyford; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Parlette; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala; Rockefeller and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 2, 2009

ESHB 2254        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Concerning construction financing for colleges and universities. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Hobbs; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Pridemore; Regala and Rockefeller.

 

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Carrell; Honeyford; Parlette; Pflug and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator McDermott, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated.

 

MOTION

 

      On motion of Senator McDermott, the Senate advanced to the fourth order of business.

 

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

 

April 3, 2009

 

MR. PRESIDENT:

The Speaker has signed the following:

      SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5009,

      SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5136,

      SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5369,

      SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5380,

      SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5388,

      ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5423,

      ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5437,

      SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5481,

      SENATE BILL NO. 5487,

      SENATE BILL NO. 5680,

      SENATE BILL NO. 5739,

      ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5808,

      SENATE BILL NO. 5832,

      SENATE BILL NO. 5903,

      SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5904,

      SENATE BILL NO. 5944,

and the same are herewith transmitted.

 

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk

 

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

 

April 3, 2009

 

MR. PRESIDENT:

The Speaker has signed the following:

      SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1011,

      SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1041,

      HOUSE BILL NO. 1076,

      ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1078,

      HOUSE BILL NO. 1217,

      ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1227

      SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1328,

      ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1464,

      ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1794,

      SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2071,

and the same are herewith transmitted.

 

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk

 

MOTION

 

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

 

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

 

SB 6150             by Senator Keiser

 

AN ACT Relating to the health technology assessment program; amending RCW 70.14.090 and 70.14.110; and adding a new section to chapter 70.14 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.

 

SB 6151             by Senators Keiser and Kohl-Welles

 

AN ACT Relating to taxation of moist snuff; amending RCW 82.26.010, 82.26.020, and 82.26.030; adding new sections to chapter 82.26 RCW; and creating a new section.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

MOTION


 

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

 

MOTION

 

At 12:03 p.m., on motion of Senator McDermott, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President.

 

EVENING SESSION

 

The Senate was called to order at 8:42 p.m. by Senator Eide.

 

MOTION

 

      On motion of Senator Pridemore, the Senate reverted to the first order of business.

 

SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

 

April 6, 2009

SB 5869             Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Clarifying public employees' benefits board eligibility. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5869 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; Brandland; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala; Rockefeller and Schoesler.

 

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Parlette.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 2009

SB 6126             Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Concerning boxing, martial arts, and wrestling events. 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; Fairley; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Parlette; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala; Rockefeller and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 2009

EHB 1167          Prime Sponsor, Representative Hasegawa: Studying the linked deposit program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Parlette; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala; Rockefeller and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 2009

SHB 1300          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Human Services: Accessing mental health information. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Human Services & Corrections. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Fairley; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Parlette; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala; Rockefeller and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 2009

SHB 1329          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Providing collective bargaining for child care center directors and workers. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Pridemore and Rockefeller.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford and Schoesler.

 

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brandland; Parlette and Pflug.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 2009

SHB 1347          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Regarding financial education. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Fairley; Hobbs; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Pridemore and Rockefeller.

 

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Zarelli; Brandland; Honeyford; Parlette; Pflug and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 2009

2SHB 1355        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Establishing the opportunity internship program for high school students. 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; Fairley; Hobbs; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Pridemore; Regala and Rockefeller.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford and Schoesler.

 

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Zarelli; Brandland; Parlette and Pflug.


 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 2009

2SHB 1373        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health & Human Services Appropriations: Concerning children's mental health services. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Fairley; Hobbs; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Pridemore; Regala and Rockefeller.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford and Schoesler.

 

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Zarelli; Parlette and Pflug.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 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 Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Pridemore; Regala and Rockefeller.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Zarelli; Brandland; Honeyford; Parlette; Pflug and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 2009

HB 1487            Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunter: Regarding resident student classification. 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; Fairley; Honeyford; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Parlette; Pridemore; Regala; Rockefeller and Schoesler.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Pflug.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 2009

HB 1548            Prime Sponsor, Representative Bailey: Addressing interruptive military service credit within plans 2 and 3 of the public employees' retirement system, plans 2 and 3 of the school employees' retirement system, plans 2 and 3 of the teachers' retirement system, plan 2 of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system, plan 2 of the Washington state patrol retirement system, and the public safety employees' retirement system. 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; Fairley; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Parlette; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala; Rockefeller and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 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 Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Fairley; Hobbs; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Parlette; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala and Rockefeller.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 2009

ESHB 1619        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Concerning the use of capital projects funds by school districts. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Fairley; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala and Schoesler.

 

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Parlette.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 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 Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Fairley; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Parlette; Pflug; Regala; Rockefeller and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 2009

SHB 1776          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education Appropriations: Changing school levy provisions. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Fairley; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Parlette; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 2009

SHB 1778          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Modifying various provisions of Title 77 RCW. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Fairley; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Pridemore; Regala and Rockefeller.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Zarelli; Brandland; Honeyford and Parlette.

 

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Pflug and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 2009

EHB 1836          Prime Sponsor, Representative Ormsby: Regarding public works involving off-site prefabrication. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Fairley; Hobbs; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Pridemore; Regala and Rockefeller.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Zarelli; Brandland; Honeyford; Parlette; Pflug and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 2009

2SHB 1938        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health & Human Services Appropriations: Concerning postadoption contact with siblings. 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; Fairley; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Parlette; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala; Rockefeller and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 2009

2SHB 1946        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education Appropriations: Regarding higher education online technology. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Fairley; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Parlette; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala; Rockefeller and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 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 Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Fairley; Hobbs; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Parlette; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala; Rockefeller and Schoesler.

 

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Honeyford.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 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 Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Fairley; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Parlette; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala; Rockefeller and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 2009

E2SHB 2021      Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education Appropriations: Revitalizing student financial aid. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Hobbs; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Oemig; Pridemore; Regala and Schoesler.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Zarelli.

 

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Pflug and Rockefeller.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 2009

ESHB 2072        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning transportation for persons with special transportation needs. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Fairley; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Parlette; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala and Rockefeller.

 


MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 2009

2SHB 2119        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Expanding dual credit opportunities. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli; Brandland; Fairley; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Parlette; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala; Rockefeller and Schoesler.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 2009

ESHB 2128        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Concerning health care coverage for children. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Hobbs; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Pridemore; Regala and Rockefeller.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Zarelli; Brandland; Honeyford; Parlette and Schoesler.

 

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Pflug.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 2009

SHB 2223          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Exempting applicants who operate commercial motor vehicles for agribusiness purposes from certain commercial driver's license requirements. Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker; Becker; Delvin; Jacobsen; Jarrett; Kastama; Kauffman; Kilmer; King and Sheldon.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 2009

ESHB 2261        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education Appropriations: Concerning the state's education system. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Fairley; Hobbs; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Oemig; Pridemore; Regala and Rockefeller.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Zarelli; Brandland; Honeyford; Parlette and Schoesler.

 

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Pflug.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

April 6, 2009

ESHB 2289        Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Expanding the energy freedom program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Fairley; Hobbs; Honeyford; Keiser; Kline; Kohl-Welles; McDermott; Murray; Oemig; Parlette; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala; Rockefeller and Schoesler.

 

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Zarelli and Brandland.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Pridemore, all measures listed on the Supplemental Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated.

 

MOTION

 

      At 8:44 p.m., on motion of Senator Pridemore, the Senate adjourned until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2009.

 

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

 

THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate