NOON SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, February 17, 2011
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Owen. No roll call was taken.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Rockefeller, 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 14, 2011
SB 5038 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Concerning vehicle and vessel quick title. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5038 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; White, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Eide; Hill; Hobbs; Nelson; Prentice; Ranker; Sheldon; Shin and Swecker.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Ericksen.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 15, 2011
SB 5068 Prime Sponsor, Senator Conway: Addressing the abatement of violations of the Washington industrial safety and health act during an appeal. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5068 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Keiser and Kline.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry; King and Hewitt.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 15, 2011
SB 5079 Prime Sponsor, Senator Conway: Modifying consumer protection act provisions. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5079 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Regala and Roach.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Baxter and Carrell.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SB 5142 Prime Sponsor, Senator Stevens: Regarding alternative learning programs. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5142 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Litzow; Eide; Fain; Hobbs; King; Nelson; Rockefeller and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SB 5186 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kastama: Prohibiting skiing in areas closed to skiing. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Marine Waters
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5186 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Fraser; Hargrove and Swecker.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Regala, Vice Chair; Morton and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 15, 2011
SB 5253 Prime Sponsor, Senator White: Concerning landscape conservation and local infrastructure. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5253 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker and Nelson.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Benton; Chase and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SB 5261 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Developing training for manufactured housing community managers. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5261 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill 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 16, 2011
SB 5266 Prime Sponsor, Senator Swecker: Improving the permitting process at certain natural resources agencies. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Marine Waters
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5266 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 16, 2011
SB 5275 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Addressing homeowner foreclosures. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5275 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton; Fain; Haugen; Keiser and Litzow.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 16, 2011
SB 5283 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Providing cost-saving measures and allocation of vouchers for low-income housing. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5283 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 Ways & Means.
February 15, 2011
SB 5292 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Exempting irrigation and drainage ditches from the definition of critical areas. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5292 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase; Nelson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 15, 2011
SB 5310 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Concerning false claims against the government. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5310 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Regala and Roach.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Carrell.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Baxter.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 15, 2011
SB 5355 Prime Sponsor, Senator Morton: Regarding notice requirements for special meetings of public agencies. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5355 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase; Nelson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SB 5356 Prime Sponsor, Senator Morton: Establishing seasons for hunting cougars with the aid of dogs. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Marine Waters
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5356 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Morton; Hargrove; Stevens and Swecker.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Regala, Vice Chair.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 15, 2011
SB 5373 Prime Sponsor, Senator Chase: Addressing fire suppression efforts and capabilities on unprotected land outside a fire protection jurisdiction. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5373 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase; Nelson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SB 5387 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Addressing the regulation of self-insurance programs by the state risk manager. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5387 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Haugen and Litzow.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Benton and Keiser.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Fain.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 14, 2011
SB 5407 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Concerning the issuance of drivers' licenses, drivers' instruction permits, juvenile agricultural driving permits, and identicards. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5407 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; King; Fain; Eide; Hill; Hobbs; Litzow; Sheldon; Shin and Swecker.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators White, Vice Chair; Nelson; Prentice and Ranker.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Delvin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SB 5427 Prime Sponsor, Senator McAuliffe: Regarding an assessment of students in state-funded full-day kindergarten classrooms. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5427 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Litzow; Eide; Fain; Hobbs; King; Nelson; Rockefeller and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 14, 2011
SB 5430 Prime Sponsor, Senator McAuliffe: Modifying state route number 527. 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; Prentice; Ranker; Sheldon; Shin and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 15, 2011
SB 5432 Prime Sponsor, Senator Regala: Reducing pollution from wood stoves. Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5432 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Honeyford; Chase; Fraser and Ranker.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Delvin and Holmquist Newbry.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Morton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SB 5448 Prime Sponsor, Senator Schoesler: Conforming certain manufactured/mobile home dispute resolution program definitions with certain manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act definitions. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5448 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill 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 16, 2011
SB 5475 Prime Sponsor, Senator Murray: Regarding education funding. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5475 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Eide; Hobbs; Nelson; Rockefeller and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Litzow; Fain and King.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 16, 2011
SB 5488 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hatfield: Facilitating integration of behavioral health care and primary care. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Becker; Carrell; Kline; Murray; Parlette; Pflug and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 15, 2011
SB 5493 Prime Sponsor, Senator Delvin: Concerning requirements that cities and towns with ambulance utilities allocate funds toward the total cost necessary to regulate, operate, and maintain the ambulance utility. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5493 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase; Nelson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SB 5547 Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Removing the cap on the maximum number of small loans a borrower may have in a twelve-month period. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton; Fain and Litzow.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair and Haugen.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Keiser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SB 5550 Prime Sponsor, Senator Regala: Concerning the annual rent rate for marinas. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Marine Waters
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5550 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Morton and Swecker.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Fraser and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 15, 2011
SB 5561 Prime Sponsor, Senator Swecker: Designating the state rock. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase; Nelson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SB 5574 Prime Sponsor, Senator Harper: Concerning collection agencies. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5574 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Baxter; Carrell; Hargrove; Regala and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 14, 2011
SB 5578 Prime Sponsor, Senator White: Modifying the frequency of meetings of the motorcycle safety education advisory board. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5578 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; Prentice; Ranker; Sheldon; Shin and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SB 5579 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Modifying harassment provisions. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5579 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Baxter; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Regala and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 14, 2011
SB 5585 Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Concerning street rod and custom vehicles. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5585 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; Prentice; Ranker; Sheldon; Shin and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SB 5590 Prime Sponsor, Senator Benton: Concerning lien holder requirements for certain foreclosure sales. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5590 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton; Fain; Haugen and Keiser.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Litzow.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SB 5600 Prime Sponsor, Senator Nelson: Placing restrictions on, and enforcing the restrictions on, making small loans. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5600 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton; Haugen and Keiser.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fain and Litzow.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SB 5607 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Establishing a process for the payment of impact fees through provisions stipulated in recorded covenants. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5607 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill 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 16, 2011
SB 5616 Prime Sponsor, Senator Tom: Creating the launch year program. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5616 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Litzow; Eide; Fain; Hobbs; King; Nelson; Rockefeller and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 16, 2011
SB 5617 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Making certain lines of group disability insurance more available. 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 16, 2011
SB 5620 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Requiring the certification of dental anesthesia assistants. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5620 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Becker; Carrell; Kline and Pridemore.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Parlette and Pflug.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SB 5639 Prime Sponsor, Senator McAuliffe: Creating a student-focused state-level education governance system. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5639 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Litzow; Eide; Hobbs; King; Nelson; Rockefeller and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Fain.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 15, 2011
SB 5685 Prime Sponsor, Senator Swecker: Specifying penalties for public records violations. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5685 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Swecker; Chase and Nelson.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SB 5696 Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Clarifying that prepaid wireless services are not intended to be considered as gift cards or gift certificates. 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 16, 2011
SB 5730 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rockefeller: Authorizing mileage-based automobile insurance. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5730 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton; Haugen and Keiser.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Fain and Litzow.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 16, 2011
SB 5798 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Concerning homeowners' associations. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5798 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton; Haugen and Keiser.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Fain and Litzow.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
February 16, 2011
SGA 9007 CHRISTOPHER P BARRY, appointed on February 10, 2009, for the term ending January 19, 2013, as Member of the Board of Pharmacy. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Becker; Carrell; Kline; Murray; Parlette; Pflug and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SGA 9029 KIM A EKKER, appointed on March 2, 2010, for the term ending January 19, 2014, as Member of the Board of Pharmacy. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Kline; Murray and Pridemore.
MINORITY recommendation: That said appointment not be confirmed. Signed by Senators Becker; Carrell and Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SGA 9041 GARY HARRIS, reappointed on February 10, 2009, for the term ending January 19, 2013, as Member of the Board of Pharmacy. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Kline; Murray and Pridemore.
MINORITY recommendation: That said appointment not be confirmed. Signed by Senators Becker; Carrell and Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SGA 9128 AMANDA ZELLER, appointed on October 22, 2010, for the term ending June 30, 2011, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Eastern Washington University. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Tom, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Becker; Ericksen; Kastama; Kilmer and White.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SGA 9132 ROBERT (BOB) A ROEGNER, appointed on January 3, 2011, for the term ending September 30, 2015, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 9 (Highline Community College). Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Tom, Chair; Baumgartner; Becker; Ericksen; Kastama; Kilmer and White.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SGA 9133 LINDA S COWAN, appointed on January 3, 2011, for the term ending September 30, 2014, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 10 (Green River Community College). Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Tom, Chair; Baumgartner; Becker; Ericksen; Kastama; Kilmer and White.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SGA 9135 DENNY HECK, appointed on January 3, 2011, for the term ending September 30, 2016, as Member of the Board of Trustees, The Evergreen State College. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Tom, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Becker; Ericksen; Kastama; Kilmer and White.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SGA 9138 LOUIS A MENDOZA, appointed on January 3, 2011, for the term ending September 30, 2011, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 30 (Cascadia Community College). Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Tom, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Becker; Ericksen; Kastama; Kilmer and White.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 2011
SGA 9141 RICHARD J THOMPSON, appointed on November 9, 2010, for the term ending September 30, 2015, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Western Washington University. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Tom, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Becker; Ericksen; Kastama; Kilmer and White.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Rockefeller, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Senate Bill No. 5730 which was referred to the Committee on Rules.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Rockefeller, the Senate advanced to the third order of business.
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
February 16, 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.
ALFRED HALLOWELL, reappointed February 3, 2011, for the term ending January 17, 2017, as Member of the Horse Racing Commission.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.
July 6, 2010
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.
FRANCES J. YOUN, appointed July 1, 2010, for the term ending June 30, 2011, as Member, Board of Regents, University of Washington.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Rockefeller, all appointees listed on the Gubernatorial Appointments report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Rockefeller, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 5820 by Senator Tom
AN ACT Relating to naming the state bird; and amending RCW 1.20.040.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.
SB 5821 by Senator Regala
AN ACT Relating to public and private partnership in addressing adverse childhood experiences; amending RCW 70.190.040, 43.121.100, 43.215.146, 43.215.147, 13.40.462, 43.70.555, and 74.14A.060; adding a new section to chapter 28A.300 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 70 RCW; recodifying RCW 70.190.040; repealing RCW 43.121.010, 43.121.015, 43.121.020, 43.121.030, 43.121.040, 43.121.050, 43.121.060, 43.121.070, 43.121.080, 43.121.110, 43.121.120, 43.121.130, 43.121.140, 43.121.150, 43.121.160, 43.121.910, 70.190.005, 70.190.010, 70.190.020, 70.190.100, 70.190.110, 70.190.120, 70.190.130, 70.190.150, 70.190.920, and 74.14C.050; and providing effective dates.
Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.
SB 5822 by Senator Hobbs
AN ACT Relating to the state route number 9 Snohomish river bridge project; adding a new section to chapter 47.01 RCW; creating a new section; and making an appropriation.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 5823 by Senators Regala and Kline
AN ACT Relating to the disposition and collection of court income; amending RCW 3.62.020, 12.40.020, and 36.18.018; reenacting and amending RCW 3.62.060 and 36.18.020; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 5824 by Senator Pridemore
AN ACT Relating to market share in electronic waste; amending RCW 70.95N.020, 70.95N.040, 70.95N.050, 70.95N.140, 70.95N.160, 70.95N.180, 70.95N.190, 70.95N.200, 70.95N.220, 70.95N.270, 70.95N.290, and 70.95N.300; and repealing RCW 70.95N.100 and 70.95N.110.
Referred to Committee on Environment, Water & Energy.
SB 5825 by Senators Kilmer and Parlette
AN ACT Relating to grant and loan programs; amending RCW 43.330.005, 79A.15.070, 79A.15.130, 43.63A.125, 43.63A.135, 43.63A.750, and 27.34.330; and reenacting and amending RCW 79A.15.060 and 79A.15.120.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 5826 by Senators Kohl-Welles, Kline, Chase, Nelson, White, Keiser and Prentice
AN ACT Relating to the screening of prospective tenants; amending RCW 59.18.257; reenacting and amending RCW 59.18.030; adding a new section to chapter 59.18 RCW; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance.
SB 5827 by Senator Ericksen
AN ACT Relating to endorsements to the spirits, beer, and wine private club license for nonclub, member-sponsored events using club liquor; and amending RCW 66.24.450.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.
SB 5828 by Senators Benton, Baxter, Morton, Swecker and Carrell
AN ACT Relating to preventing illegal immigrants from qualifying as resident students for purposes of in-state tuition and financial aid; and amending RCW 28B.15.012.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Rockefeller, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
At 12:04 p.m., on motion of Senator Rockefeller, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 18, 2011.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate
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Committee Report................................................................. 2
5407
Committee Report................................................................. 3
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Committee Report................................................................. 3
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Committee Report................................................................. 3
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Committee Report................................................................. 3
5448
Committee Report................................................................. 3
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Committee Report................................................................. 3
5488
Committee Report................................................................. 3
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Committee Report................................................................. 3
5547
Committee Report................................................................. 3
5550
Committee Report................................................................. 4
5561
Committee Report................................................................. 4
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Committee Report................................................................. 4
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Committee Report................................................................. 4
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Committee Report................................................................. 4
5585
Committee Report................................................................. 4
5590
Committee Report................................................................. 4
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Committee Report................................................................. 4
5607
Committee Report................................................................. 4
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Committee Report................................................................. 4
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Committee Report................................................................. 5
5620
Committee Report................................................................. 5
5639
Committee Report................................................................. 5
5685
Committee Report................................................................. 5
5696
Committee Report................................................................. 5
5730
Committee Report................................................................. 5
Other Action.......................................................................... 6
5798
Committee Report................................................................. 5
5820
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 7
5821
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 7
5822
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 7
5823
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 7
5824
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 7
5825
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 7
5826
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 7
5827
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 7
5828
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 7
9007 Christopher Barry
Committee Report................................................................. 5
9029 Kim Ekker
Committee Report................................................................. 5
9041 Gary Harris
Committee Report................................................................. 6
9128 Amanda Zeller
Committee Report................................................................. 6
9132 Robert Roegner
Committee Report................................................................. 6
9133 Linda Cowan
Committee Report................................................................. 6
9135 Denny Heck
Committee Report................................................................. 6
9138 Louis Mendoza
Committee Report................................................................. 6
9141 Richard Thompson
Committee Report................................................................. 6
9147 Alfred Hallowell
Introduced.............................................................................. 6
9148 Frances J. Youn
Introduced.............................................................................. 7
MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR
Gubernatorial Appointments................................................. 6