NOON SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, March 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
March 16, 2011
SHB 1003 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications: Establishing energy efficiency standards for consumer products. Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Chase; Fraser and Ranker.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford; Delvin; Holmquist Newbry and Morton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 15, 2011
SHB 1008 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs: Changing provisions relating to membership on the Washington citizens' commission on salaries for elected officials. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase; Nelson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 16, 2011
SHB 1135 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Environment: Regarding refrigerants for motor vehicles. Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Fraser; Holmquist Newbry and Ranker.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford; Delvin and Morton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 16, 2011
SHB 1145 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Establishing mail theft provisions. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Baxter; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 16, 2011
HB 1168 Prime Sponsor, Representative Liias: Concerning career and technical education. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Litzow; Fain; Hill; Hobbs; King; Nelson; Rockefeller and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 16, 2011
SHB 1247 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Concerning the staffing levels and staff training requirements for secure community transition facilities. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Murray, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Zarelli; Parlette; Baumgartner; Baxter; Brown; Fraser; Hatfield; Hewitt; Holmquist Newbry; Honeyford; Kastama; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Pflug; Pridemore; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 16, 2011
SHB 1249 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Regarding medicaid nursing facility payments. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Murray, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Zarelli; Brown; Conway; Fraser; Hatfield; Kastama; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Baumgartner; Baxter; Holmquist Newbry; Honeyford and Pflug.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 16, 2011
SHB 1257 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Business & Financial Services: Adopting the investments of insurers model act. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton; Fain; Keiser and Litzow.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 16, 2011
HB 1303 Prime Sponsor, Representative Jinkins: Concerning the insurance commissioner's authority to review and disapprove rates for certain insurance products. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Becker; Kline; Murray and Pridemore.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Parlette and Pflug.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 16, 2011
2SHB 1362 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Protecting and assisting homeowners from unnecessary foreclosures. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton; Fain; Keiser and Litzow.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 15, 2011
SHB 1401 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government: Providing flexibility with respect to the foreclosure process for delinquent local improvement district assessments. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase; Nelson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 15, 2011
HB 1407 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ryu: Allowing the negotiated sale and conveyance of all or part of a water system by a municipal corporation to first class and code cities. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase; Nelson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 16, 2011
HB 1486 Prime Sponsor, Representative Green: Authorizing Washington pharmacies to fill prescriptions written by advanced registered nurse practitioners in other states. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Becker; Kline; Murray; Parlette; Pflug and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 16, 2011
ESHB 1489 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Environment: Protecting water quality through restrictions on fertilizer containing phosphorus. Reported by Committee on Environment, Water & Energy
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rockefeller, Chair; Nelson, Vice Chair; Chase; Fraser; Holmquist Newbry and Ranker.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford; Delvin and Morton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 16, 2011
2SHB 1507 Prime Sponsor, Committee on General Government Appropriations & Oversight: Concerning robberies of pharmacies. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Pflug; Baxter; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles and Roach.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Harper, Vice Chair.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 16, 2011
SHB 1524 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Recognizing the international baccalaureate diploma. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Litzow; Fain; Hill; Hobbs; King; Nelson; Rockefeller and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 16, 2011
HB 1544 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunter: Restricting the eligibility for the basic health plan to the basic health transition eligibles population under the medicaid waiver. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Murray, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Zarelli; Parlette; Baumgartner; Baxter; Brown; Conway; Fraser; Hatfield; Hewitt; Holmquist Newbry; Honeyford; Kastama; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Pflug; Pridemore; Rockefeller; Schoesler and Tom.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 15, 2011
HB 1618 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sells: Addressing public utility districts and deferred compensation and supplemental savings plans. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase; Nelson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 16, 2011
2SHB 1662 Prime Sponsor, Committee on General Government Appropriations & Oversight: Specifying circumstances under which work outside a shoreland area may commence in advance of the issuance of a shoreline permit. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Marine Waters
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Stevens and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 15, 2011
SHB 1691 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Business & Financial Services: Concerning embalmers. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase; Nelson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 16, 2011
HB 1694 Prime Sponsor, Representative Stanford: Regulating unauthorized insurance. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton; Fain; Keiser and Litzow.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 15, 2011
EHB 1730 Prime Sponsor, Representative Jinkins: Concerning the authorization of bonds issued by Washington local governments. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Benton; Chase; Nelson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 16, 2011
SHB 1761 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Limiting private activity bond issues by out-of-state issuers. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Fain; Keiser and Litzow.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Benton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 16, 2011
2SHB 1803 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Modifying the Columbia river basin management program. 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 Rules for second reading.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
March 16, 2011
SGA 9059 DENNIS KLOIDA, reappointed on September 14, 2009, for the term ending June 30, 2013, as Member of the Housing Finance Commission. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Fain; Keiser and Litzow.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 16, 2011
SGA 9100 FAOUZI SEFRIOUI, reappointed on September 14, 2009, for the term ending June 30, 2013, as Member of the Housing Finance Commission. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton; Fain; Keiser and Litzow.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Rockefeller, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Rockefeller, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
Senator McAuliffe moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8638
By Senators McAuliffe, Tom, Litzow, King, Harper, Chase, Hill, Nelson, Rockefeller, Hobbs, Fain, Baumgartner, and Fraser
WHEREAS, Christina "Tina" MacRae born Mary Paule Christina Perry from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada passed away at the age of 41 on February 27, 2011, surrounded by family and friends, while on vacation in Hawaii; and
WHEREAS, Tina was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister, survived by her husband, Keith MacRae; their daughter and son, Darian and Drake; her father, Peter Perry; and her brother, Anthony Perry; and
WHEREAS, Tina was a teacher at Inglemoor High School in Kenmore, Washington, where she taught math and served as the Associated Student Body (ASB) adviser, and previously taught at Interlake High School in Bellevue, Washington, and Michael A. Riffel High School in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada; and
WHEREAS, Tina received a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Regina in Saskatchewan, Canada in 1992, where her major emphasis was Mathematics Education with a minor in Chemistry Education; and
WHEREAS, Tina received a Masters of Education with a major in Curriculum and Instruction from City University in 2002; and
WHEREAS, Tina has been a dedicated educator to students worldwide for 19 years; and
WHEREAS, Tina touched many lives and will be missed by all who knew her; and
WHEREAS, In 2002, she was hired by Northshore School District as a math teacher at Inglemoor High School and in 2007, she became Activities Coordinator and taught Leadership skills in addition to teaching math; and
WHEREAS, Tina was more than a mother, teacher and friend, Tina was a laugher, a hugger, a football fan, a modern woman, an official Viking vixen, a back-massager, a joker, a best friend, a Ms. Fix-It, an Elvis impersonator, a cheerleader, an inspiration. She will never be matched or be replaced; and
WHEREAS, As a math teacher and Associated Student Body adviser, Tina knew everyone at Inglemoor High School and had a hand in almost everything that went on. One would never know just how hard she worked because she always had everything under control. Tina was relentless and dynamic; and
WHEREAS, Tina held everyone and everything at Inglemoor together. Whether she was remembering someone's birthday, planning homecoming, making posters or going to the latest sporting event, Tina always had others in mind and something up her sleeve; and
WHEREAS, Tina went to the ends of the earth and back for her students and colleagues -- she was always there for them, no matter what they needed; and
WHEREAS, Tina pushed all to achieve more and to try new things. She saved the day by remembering what others forgot or inventing a solution for the toughest situations; and
WHEREAS, Tina had a great sense of humor, saucy attitude, and a can-do approach to life -- she was always 100 percent herself; and
WHEREAS, Not for one moment did Tina waver from who she truly was. Tina was inspiring, especially to unsure high school students, to see a woman be so powerful, so unapologetic about who she was and so genuinely content with herself;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize and remember Tina MacRae and encourage others to be inspired by her and the way she lived her life: "Be kind. Be selfless. Be humble. Be caring. Be passionate. Be yourself"; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate immediately transmit copies of this resolution to the family of Tina MacRae.
Senator McAuliffe spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8638.
The motion by Senator McAuliffe carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
At 12:07 p.m., on motion of Senator Rockefeller, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2011.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate
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