NOON SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, February 10, 2011
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by the President Pro Tempore. No roll call was taken.
MOTION
Pursuant to Rule 46, on motion of Senator Eide and without objection, the Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection was granted special leave to meet during the day’s floor session.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
MOTION
There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the first order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 8, 2011
SB 5000 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Mandating a twelve-hour impound hold on motor vehicles used by persons arrested for driving under the influence. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5000 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2011
SB 5022 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kilmer: Clarifying the statute of limitations for any court action brought under RCW 42.56.550. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5022 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles and Regala.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Carrell and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2011
SB 5065 Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Preventing animal cruelty. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5065 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2011
SB 5073 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Concerning the medical use of cannabis. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5073 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Carrell; Kline; Murray; Pflug and Pridemore.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Becker and Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 8, 2011
SB 5101 Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Placing certain synthetic cannabinoids into schedule I of the uniform controlled substances act. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5101 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Regala and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2011
SB 5112 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hatfield: Changing restrictions on firearm noise suppressors. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Regala and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2011
SB 5149 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Requiring the department of health to collect current and past employment information in the cancer registry program. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Becker; Kline; Parlette; Pflug and Pridemore.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Carrell.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2011
SB 5168 Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Reducing maximum sentences for gross misdemeanors by one day. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5168 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Regala and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2011
SB 5189 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Regarding access to K-12 campuses for occupational or educational information. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5189 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Litzow; Fain; Hill; Hobbs; King and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Nelson.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2011
SB 5192 Prime Sponsor, Senator Nelson: Concerning provisions for notifications and appeals timelines under the shoreline management act. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5192 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Chase; Nelson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2011
SB 5201 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Regarding issues that impact the department of fish and wildlife. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Marine Waters
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5201 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Stevens and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2011
SB 5205 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kilmer: Concerning high capacity transportation system plan components and review. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; White, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Eide; Ericksen; Hill; Hobbs; Litzow; Nelson; Ranker; Sheldon; Shin and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2011
SB 5214 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Concerning the use of surplus property for the development of affordable housing. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5214 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton and Keiser.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Fain; Haugen and Litzow.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2011
SB 5215 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Removing the expiration date for exempting applicants who operate commercial motor vehicles for agribusiness purposes from certain commercial driver's license requirements. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5215 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; White, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Ericksen; Hill; Hobbs; Litzow; Nelson; Sheldon and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2011
SB 5282 Prime Sponsor, Senator Chase: Regarding field investigations on privately owned lands. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5282 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Chase; Nelson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2011
SB 5298 Prime Sponsor, Senator White: Authorizing the use of digital outdoor advertising signs to expand the state's emergency messaging capabilities. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5298 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators White, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Ericksen; Hill; Hobbs; Litzow; Ranker and Swecker.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Nelson and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2011
SB 5303 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rockefeller: Regulating loans made under the consumer loan act. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5303 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton and Keiser.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Fain and Litzow.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2011
SB 5337 Prime Sponsor, Senator Stevens: Authorizing the provision of financial assistance to privately owned airports available for general use of the public. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5337 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; White, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Eide; Ericksen; Hill; Hobbs; Litzow; Nelson; Ranker; Sheldon; Shin and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2011
SB 5383 Prime Sponsor, Senator Conway: Clarifying the manufactured housing and mobile home program functions and account. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton; Haugen; Keiser and Litzow.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2011
SB 5389 Prime Sponsor, Senator McAuliffe: Regarding membership of the early learning advisory council. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Litzow; Eide; Fain; Hill; Hobbs; King; Nelson; Rockefeller and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2011
SB 5392 Prime Sponsor, Senator McAuliffe: Including technology as a stated educational core concept and principle. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5392 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Litzow; Eide; Fain; Hill; Hobbs; King; Nelson; Rockefeller and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 2011
SB 5444 Prime Sponsor, Senator Conway: Concerning the construction of a state boundary bridge. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; White, Vice Chair; Eide; Hobbs; Nelson; Prentice; Ranker; Sheldon and Shin.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Ericksen.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators King; Fain; Delvin; Hill and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2011
SB 5446 Prime Sponsor, Senator Shin: Concerning the entry or removal of certain homes, models, or vehicles in manufactured housing communities with a nonconforming use status. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton; Fain; Haugen; Keiser and Litzow.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2011
SB 5482 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Authorizing existing funding to house victims of human trafficking and their families. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Haugen and Keiser.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Benton; Fain and Litzow.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2011
SB 5497 Prime Sponsor, Senator Sheldon: Requiring the removal of a mobile home, manufactured home, or park model from a mobile home park by a secured party after default. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton; Fain; Haugen and Litzow.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Keiser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2011
SB 5524 Prime Sponsor, Senator White: Creating an exemption from impact fees for low-income housing. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Haugen and Keiser.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Benton; Fain and Litzow.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 9, 2011
SB 5526 Prime Sponsor, Senator Regala: Concerning incentives for stirling converters. Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Chase; Delvin; Fraser; Holmquist Newbry; Morton and Ranker.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 9, 2011
SB 5589 Prime Sponsor, Senator Morton: Addressing heavy haul industrial corridors. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; White, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Ericksen; Hill; Hobbs; Litzow; Prentice; Ranker; Sheldon; Shin and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2011
SB 5632 Prime Sponsor, Senator Nelson: Concerning the disposal of residential sharps waste. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Becker; Carrell; Kline; Parlette; Pflug and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Environment, Water & Energy.
February 9, 2011
SB 5700 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Concerning certain toll facilities. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5700 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; White, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Hill; Hobbs; Litzow; Prentice; Ranker; Sheldon; Shin and Swecker.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Ericksen.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 9, 2011
SJM 8005 Prime Sponsor, Senator Shin: Supporting the participation of Taiwan as an observer in the United Nations framework convention on climate change and in the international civil aviation organization. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Joint Memorial No. 8005 be substituted therefor, and the substitute joint memorial do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Chase, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Ericksen; Hatfield; Holmquist Newbry; Kilmer and Shin.
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 Senate Bill No. 5000 which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Senate Bill No. 5214 which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the third order of business.
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
February 9, 2011
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
THOMAS (TOM) COWAN, appointed February 1, 2011, for the term ending June 30, 2016, as Member of the Transportation Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
February 9, 2011
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.
YVONNE LOPEZ MORTON, reappointed June 21, 2010, for the term ending June 17, 2015, as Member of the Human Rights Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, all appointees listed on the Gubernatorial Appointments report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the fourth order of business.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
February 9, 2011
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed:
SENATE BILL NO. 5135,
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8400.
and the same are herewith transmitted.
BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 5755 by Senators Ranker and White
AN ACT Relating to county and city additional real estate excise tax authority; amending RCW 82.46.035; reenacting and amending RCW 82.46.035; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.
SB 5756 by Senators Hobbs, Keiser and Kline
AN ACT Relating to expanding insurance coverage of neurodevelopmental therapies; amending RCW 48.21.310, 48.44.450, 48.46.520, and 41.05.170; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 5757 by Senators Nelson and Kline
AN ACT Relating to protecting groundwater; amending RCW 18.104.055; adding a new section to chapter 43.21A RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Environment, Water & Energy.
SB 5758 by Senators Kilmer, Zarelli, Tom, Holmquist Newbry, Kohl-Welles, Ericksen, Kastama, Schoesler and Shin
AN ACT Relating to improving management of dedicated accounts for comprehensive institutions of higher education; and reenacting and amending RCW 28B.35.370.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 5759 by Senators Shin, Becker and Conway
AN ACT Relating to animal disease traceability; and amending RCW 16.36.023 and 16.36.025.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development.
SB 5760 by Senators White, King, Haugen and Sheldon
AN ACT Relating to the clarifying regulations that impact freight rail operations necessary to improve Washington state's trade competitiveness, economic viability, and multimodal transportation infrastructure; amending RCW 49.17.400 and 49.17.410; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 5761 by Senator Pridemore
AN ACT Relating to management and consolidation of information technology; amending RCW 43.105.835, 42.17A.705, 42.17.2401, 43.105.290, 43.105.020, 43.105.047, 43.105.052, 43.105.057, 43.105.060, and 41.80.020; reenacting and amending RCW 39.29.040 and 41.06.070; adding a new section to chapter 41.06 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 43.105 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 41 RCW; recodifying RCW 43.105.052, 43.105.172, 43.105.250, 43.105.260, 43.105.270, 43.105.280, 43.105.290, 43.105.310, and 43.105.835; repealing RCW 43.105.005, 43.105.013, 43.105.019, 43.105.032, 43.105.041, 43.105.095, 43.105.105, 43.105.160, 43.105.170, 43.105.180, 43.105.190, 43.105.200, 43.105.210, 43.105.330, 43.105.805, 43.105.815, and 43.105.820; providing effective dates; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.
SB 5762 by Senators Prentice, Swecker, Honeyford and Tom
AN ACT Relating to making interest arbitration panel determinations related to local government; amending RCW 41.56.450 and 41.56.465; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.
SB 5763 by Senators Ranker, Ericksen, Morton, Fraser and Shin
AN ACT Relating to amending the existing nonresident retail sales tax exemption; amending RCW 82.08.0273; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 5764 by Senators Kastama, Chase, Shin, Kilmer, Brown, Conway and McAuliffe
AN ACT Relating to innovate Washington; amending RCW 28B.50.902, 70.210.010, 70.210.020, 70.210.030, 70.210.040, 70.210.050, 70.210.060, 70.210.070, 42.30.110, and 42.56.270; adding a new section to chapter 41.06 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; repealing RCW 28B.20.283, 28B.20.285, 28B.20.287, 28B.20.289, 28B.20.291, 28B.20.293, 28B.20.295, 28B.20.296, 28B.20.297, 28B.38.010, 28B.38.020, 28B.38.030, 28B.38.040, 28B.38.050, 28B.38.060, 28B.38.070, and 28B.38.900; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation.
SB 5765 by Senators Benton, Prentice and McAuliffe
AN ACT Relating to providing a use tax exemption for items purchased from a nonprofit organization conducting fund-raising activities; and adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 5766 by Senators Roach and Pridemore
AN ACT Relating to fire protection district commissioners; and amending RCW 52.14.010, 52.14.020, 52.14.013, 52.14.015, and 52.14.017.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.
SB 5767 by Senators Roach, Carrell and Delvin
AN ACT Relating to special hunting season permit preference points; amending RCW 77.32.370; and adding a new section to chapter 77.32 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources & Marine Waters.
SB 5768 by Senators Haugen, Swecker and McAuliffe
AN ACT Relating to creating the department of heritage, arts, and culture; amending RCW 43.334.010, 43.334.020, 43.334.030, 43.334.050, 27.34.020, 27.34.060, 27.34.070, 27.34.220, 27.34.230, 27.34.330, 27.34.360, 27.34.365, 27.34.415, 40.14.020, 40.14.022, 40.14.025, 40.14.027, 40.14.030, 27.04.010, 43.07.363, 43.07.365, 43.07.370, 43.07.380, 43.330.094, 43.336.010, 43.330.092, 43.330.094, 43.07.129, 43.46.015, 43.46.030, 43.46.040, and 43.46.085; adding new sections to chapter 43.334 RCW; creating a new section; and recodifying RCW 27.34.010, 27.34.020, 27.34.060, 27.34.070, 27.34.075, 27.34.080, 27.34.200, 27.34.220, 27.34.230, 27.34.240, 27.34.250, 27.34.260, 27.34.270, 27.34.280, 27.34.330, 27.34.350, 27.34.360, 27.34.365, 27.34.370, 27.34.375, 27.34.380, 27.34.390, 27.34.395, 27.34.400, 27.34.410, 27.34.415, 27.34.900, 27.34.906, 27.34.910, 27.34.915, 27.34.916, 43.336.010, 43.336.020, 43.336.030, 43.336.040, 43.336.050, 43.336.060, 43.336.900, 43.07.363, 43.07.365, 43.07.370, 43.07.380, 43.07.129, 43.330.090, 43.330.092, and 43.330.094.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.
SB 5769 by Senators Rockefeller, Pridemore, Kohl-Welles, White, Chase, Murray, Ranker, Regala, Fraser, Shin and Kline
AN ACT Relating to coal-fired electric generation facilities; amending RCW 80.80.040, 80.80.070, 80.50.100, and 43.160.076; reenacting and amending RCW 80.80.010 and 80.80.060; adding new sections to chapter 80.80 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.155 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 80 RCW; creating new sections; repealing RCW 82.08.811 and 82.12.811; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Environment, Water & Energy.
SB 5770 by Senators Holmquist Newbry, King, Stevens and Kohl-Welles
AN ACT Relating to raffles; and amending RCW 9.46.0315.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.
SB 5771 by Senators White, Kastama, King, Haugen and Shin
AN ACT Relating to implementing public-private partnership best practices for nontoll transportation projects; amending RCW 47.29.010, 47.29.030, 47.29.060, 47.29.140, 47.29.150, 47.29.170, 47.29.180, 47.29.280, 39.10.300, and 47.12.080; reenacting and amending RCW 39.08.010; adding a new section to chapter 47.29 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 39.10 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 39.04 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 5772 by Senators Becker, Carrell and Stevens
AN ACT Relating to the establishment of board of health rules on fluoridation levels where fluoridation is practiced by public drinking water systems; and amending RCW 43.20.050.
Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS
EHB 1091 by Representatives Sells, Reykdal and Kenney
AN ACT Relating to modifying the unemployment insurance program; amending RCW 50.20.120, 50.29.021, 50.16.030, 50.22.010, 50.22.155, 50.20.099, 50.22.130, 50.22.155, 50.22.140, 50.24.014, 50.04.075, 50.20.130, 50.29.021, 50.22.157, and 50.29.025; adding a new section to chapter 50.20 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.215 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 70.47 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 74.09 RCW; creating new sections; providing a contingent effective date; providing a contingent expiration date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Labor & Workforce Development.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Senate Bill No. 5758 which was referred to the Committee on Ways & Means and Engrossed House Bill No. 1091 which was placed on the second reading calendar under suspension of the rules.
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
8621
By Senators Kohl-Welles, Fraser, Haugen, Kilmer, Harper, Rockefeller, Keiser, Hobbs, Nelson, Stevens, Parlette, Kline, Pridemore, Tom, Ranker, and Eide
WHEREAS, People of all ethnic and cultural heritage live in Washington State, sharing their traditions, histories, and cultures with the citizens of our state; and
WHEREAS, The State of Washington recognizes the great cultural contributions made by the many generations and individuals of Norwegian descent residing in our state, particularly in Ballard; and
WHEREAS, Since 1889, the greater Seattle area and beyond have joined in celebrating Norway's Constitution Day on the 17th of May by hosting a 17th of May, or "Syttende Mai," Festival and parade in Ballard to honor the day in 1814 when Norway declared its independence by signing its constitution; and
WHEREAS, The Ballard May 17th parade is one of the largest ethnic parades in the United States and the largest May 17th parade outside of Oslo, Norway; and
WHEREAS, On the 17th of May the Ballard community will join together to participate in a wide range of cultural festivities and events in celebration of all that is Norwegian;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor Norway's Constitution Day, May 17, 2011, and encourage all citizens of Washington State to join in celebrating the culture and heritage of Norway; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Norwegian 17th of May Committee and to the Nordic Heritage Museum.
The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8621.
The motion by Senator Eide carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
At 12:06 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 11, 2011.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate
1091
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 6
Other Action.......................................................................... 6
5000
Committee Report................................................................. 1
Other Action.......................................................................... 4
5022
Committee Report................................................................. 1
5065
Committee Report................................................................. 1
5073
Committee Report................................................................. 1
5101
Committee Report................................................................. 1
5112
Committee Report................................................................. 1
5135
Messages................................................................................ 4
5149
Committee Report................................................................. 1
5168
Committee Report................................................................. 1
5189
Committee Report................................................................. 2
5192
Committee Report................................................................. 2
5201
Committee Report................................................................. 2
5205
Committee Report................................................................. 2
5214
Committee Report................................................................. 2
Other Action.......................................................................... 4
5215
Committee Report................................................................. 2
5282
Committee Report................................................................. 2
5298
Committee Report................................................................. 2
5303
Committee Report................................................................. 2
5337
Committee Report................................................................. 3
5383
Committee Report................................................................. 3
5389
Committee Report................................................................. 3
5392
Committee Report................................................................. 3
5444
Committee Report................................................................. 3
5446
Committee Report................................................................. 3
5482
Committee Report................................................................. 3
5497
Committee Report................................................................. 3
5524
Committee Report................................................................. 3
5526
Committee Report................................................................. 4
5589
Committee Report................................................................. 4
5632
Committee Report................................................................. 4
5700
Committee Report................................................................. 4
5755
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 5
5756
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 5
5757
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 5
5758
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 5
Other Action.......................................................................... 6
5759
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 5
5760
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 5
5761
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 5
5762
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 5
5763
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 5
5764
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 5
5765
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 5
5766
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 5
5767
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 6
5768
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 6
5769
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 6
5770
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 6
5771
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 6
5772
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 6
8005
Committee Report................................................................. 4
8400
Messages................................................................................ 4
8621
Adopted................................................................................. 7
Introduced.............................................................................. 6
9142 Thomas (Tom) Cowan
Introduced.............................................................................. 4
9143 Yvonne Lopez Morton
Introduced.............................................................................. 4
MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR
Gubernatorial Appointments................................................. 4