The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding). The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present.

The flags were escorted to the rostrum by a Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, Eagle Scouts: Curtis Campisteguy, Erling Anderson, Erik Edwards and Joshua Woodson. The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) led the Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. The National Anthem was sung by solo vocalist Musician 3^rd Class Alena Dashiell. The prayer was offered by Chaplain Alan Lenz, Coast Guard, District Thirteen.

Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.

RESOLUTION

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4672, by Representatives Bailey, Seaquist, Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Angel, Appleton, Armstrong, Asay, Billig, Blake, Buys, Carlyle, Chandler, Chopp, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Crouse, Dahlquist, Dammeier, Darneille, DeBolt, Dickerson, Dunshee, Eddy, Fagan, Finn, Fitzgibbon, Goodman, Green, Haigh, Haler, Hansen, Hargrove, Harris, Hasegawa, Hinkle, Hope, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jinkins, Johnson, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kirby, Klippert, Kretz, Kristiansen, Ladenburg, Liias, Lytton, Maxwell, McCoy, McCune, Miloscia, Moeller, Morris, Moscoso, Nealey, Orcutt, Ormsby, Orwall, Overstreet, Parker, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Pollet, Probst, Reykdal, Rivers, Roberts, Rodne, Ross, Ryu, Santos, Schmick, Sells, Shea, Short, Smith, Springer, Stanford, Sullivan, Takko, Taylor, Tharinger, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Walsh, Warnick, Wilcox, Wylie, and Zeiger

WHEREAS, Washington State is uniquely positioned politically, economically, and geographically to deal with the opportunities and challenges presented by Asia and the Pacific Rim countries; and

WHEREAS, The Navy is the military service that secures sea lanes, allowing free flow of commerce to and from our state, and the service whose power projection promotes stability for our friends and deters aggression from our foes; and

WHEREAS, The Navy has been a presence in Puget Sound for over one hundred seventy years, and Puget Sound is today the Navy's third largest fleet concentration area; and

WHEREAS, The United States Navy infuses three billion dollars into Washington State's economy each year and provides economic stability to dozens of Washington State cities and tens of thousands of Washington State citizens; and

WHEREAS, Washington State is currently home to 4 aircraft carriers, 13 warships, 13 submarines, and 115 aircraft; and

WHEREAS, Washington State-based Navy personnel flew the last Naval air mission of the Iraq war, were the primary Navy responders to the 2011 Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami, and are ready to deploy anywhere on Earth for the good of our country and our world; and

WHEREAS, The United States Navy is a recognized leader in environmental stewardship and responsibility and takes an active role in protecting and conserving Washington State's waterways and military lands; and

WHEREAS, Navy personnel provide homeland security, disaster assistance, and rescue services to Washington State citizens; and

WHEREAS, Over 130,000 members of the Navy family, including active duty, retired, dependent, and civilian Navy personnel, consider Washington State home, are community leaders, role models, and mentors, who invest millions of dollars in the economy, and donate thousands of hours to local charities and community programs;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives recognize and express their utmost appreciation to all those who have ever served in the United States Navy, as well as extend our gratitude to their family members and friends who have shared their sacrifices as they answer the call to serve; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the countless contributions the Navy and its personnel make for everyone living in the United States, as well as the entire global community, and observe Navy Day.

Representative Bailey moved adoption of HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4672

Representatives Bailey, Hansen, Dammeier and Seaquist spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.

POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

Representative Hansen: “I would like to say thank you to my Uncle Terry, who is still with us, and my Grandpa George who is not, for their service. I was blessed to be born into a wonderful family. Thank you very much.”

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4672 was adopted.

SPEAKER’S PRIVILEGE

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) introduced Rear Admiral Keith Taylor, Commander Coast Guard District 13 to the Chamber and asked the members to acknowledge him.

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) introduced a Delegation of Navy and Coast Guard Leadership who were seated in the South Gallery to the Chamber and asked the members to acknowledge them.

The Speaker (Representative Moeller presiding) introduced Eagle Scouts who were seated in the North Gallery to the Chamber and asked the members to acknowledge them.

INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING

HB 2791 by Representatives Lytton, Jinkins, Ladenburg, Billig, Reykdal, Tharinger, Fitzgibbon, Hansen, Wylie, Moscoso, Roberts, Maxwell, Green, Santos, Carlyle, Ryu, Liias, Appleton, Hunt, Hasegawa, Ormsby, Orwall and Moeller

AN ACT Relating to funding all-day kindergarten; adding a new section to chapter 82.32 RCW; creating a new section; repealing RCW 82.08.0273; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 2792 by Representative Dunshee

AN ACT Relating to funding education construction with lottery revenues; amending RCW 67.70.230, 67.70.044, 67.70.240, 67.70.340, 67.70.040, 43.135.045, and 43.155.050; amending 2011 1st sp.s. c 49 ss 5013 and 5003 (uncodified); amending 2011 1st sp.s. c 48 ss 5006 and 5007 (uncodified); adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; creating new sections; making appropriations; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.

HB 2793 by Representative Dunshee

AN ACT Relating to creating jobs by funding public capital projects; amending RCW 82.18.020, 82.18.040, 82.16.020, 82.16.020, 82.21.030, 79.105.150, 43.155.050, and 43.155.070; reenacting and amending RCW 70.105D.070; amending 2011 1st sp.s. c 48 s 3024 (uncodified); adding new chapters to Title 43 RCW; creating new sections; making appropriations; providing an effective date; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.

There being no objection, the bills listed on the day’s introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.

There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.

There being no objection, the House adjourned until 9:55 a.m., February 23, 2012, the 46th Day of the Regular Session.

FRANK CHOPP, Speaker

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk