NOON SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, February 2, 2012
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Owen. No roll call was taken.
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
January 30, 2012
SB 5247 Prime Sponsor, Senator Conway: Determining health insurance rates by comparing premiums and benefits. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5247 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Frockt; Kline and Pridemore.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Becker; Parlette and Pflug.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 31, 2012
ESSB 5366 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Authorizing the use of two or four-wheel, all-terrain vehicles on public roadways under certain conditions. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Authorizing the use of off-road vehicles on public roadways under certain conditions or in certain areas. ) Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5366 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Ericksen; Hill; Hobbs; Litzow; Ranker and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 31, 2012
SB 5697 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Addressing the minimum standards for firearms safety devices and gun safes used by certain governmental agencies that purchase, receive, possess, use, or issue firearms and government agents who receive, possess, or use a firearm issued to the agent by the agency. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5697 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Hargrove; Regala and Roach.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Padden.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6023 Prime Sponsor, Senator Swecker: Creating the permit efficiency and accountability committee to select priority economic recovery projects for review by multiagency permitting teams. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6023 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Chase, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Ericksen; Hatfield; Kilmer and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6029 Prime Sponsor, Senator Shin: Regarding the ability to obtain a baccalaureate degree in three years. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6029 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Tom, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Hill; Baumgartner; Becker; Frockt; Kastama; Kilmer and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6033 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Concerning parental decision making regarding the disposition of remains upon the death of an adult child. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6033 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Pflug; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Regala and Roach.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Harper, Vice Chair and Padden.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6070 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Concerning the recording of residential real property. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6070 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton; Fain and Keiser.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Haugen.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6121 Prime Sponsor, Senator Frockt: Requiring the office of student financial assistance to provide a financial aid counseling curriculum for institutions of higher education. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6121 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Tom, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Hill; Baumgartner; Becker; Frockt; Kastama and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 31, 2012
SB 6123 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hatfield: Creating "National Rifle Association" special license plates. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6123 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; King; Delvin; Ericksen; Hobbs; Litzow; Ranker and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6130 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rolfes: Modernizing the functionality of the state environmental policy act. Reported by Committee on Environment
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6130 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Nelson, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Ericksen; Chase and Sheldon.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford and Morton.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 1, 2012
SB 6143 Prime Sponsor, Senator Eide: Adding trafficking in stolen property in the first and second degrees to the six-year statute of limitations provisions. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6143 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Padden; Regala and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6178 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Implementing the affordable care act. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6178 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Frockt; Kline; Pflug and Pridemore.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Becker and Parlette.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6179 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kastama: Concerning the possession and manufacture of equipment for public safety and military personnel. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6179 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Padden; Regala and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 30, 2012
SB 6185 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Concerning health plan coverage for the voluntary termination of a pregnancy. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6185 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Frockt; Kline and Pridemore.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Becker; Parlette and Pflug.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6187 Prime Sponsor, Senator Pflug: Concerning claims against the state and governmental entities arising out of tortious conduct. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6187 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles and Padden.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6199 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Modifying the penalty for false swearing by a beneficiary. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6199 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Padden; Regala and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6242 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Addressing specialty producer licenses. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6242 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton; Fain; Haugen and Keiser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6251 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Regulating advertising of commercial sexual abuse of a minor. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6251 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Padden and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6254 Prime Sponsor, Senator Delvin: Changing promoting prostitution provisions. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Padden and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6255 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Concerning victims of human trafficking and promoting prostitution. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Padden and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6256 Prime Sponsor, Senator Conway: Adding commercial sexual abuse of a minor to the list of criminal street gang-related offenses. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Padden; Regala and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6257 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Addressing sexually explicit performance. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Padden and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6269 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Regarding higher education coordination. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6269 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Tom, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Hill; Baumgartner; Becker; Frockt and Stevens.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Kilmer.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 1, 2012
SB 6279 Prime Sponsor, Senator Nelson: Improving water quality to support shellfish resources. Reported by Committee on Environment
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6279 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Nelson, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Chase; Fraser; Morton; Pridemore and Sheldon.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Ericksen.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Honeyford.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6285 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Concerning the use of geothermal resources. Reported by Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6285 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Delvin; Morton; Fraser and Stevens.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Hargrove.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6315 Prime Sponsor, Senator Frockt: Concerning the fair tenant screening act. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6315 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton; Fain and Keiser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6343 Prime Sponsor, Senator Nelson: Establishing a water pollution control revolving administration fee. Reported by Committee on Environment
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6343 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Nelson, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Chase; Fraser and Pridemore.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Ericksen; Honeyford; Morton and Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 31, 2012
SB 6349 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fain: Modifying the delivery of notifications to habitual traffic offenders. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Ericksen; Hill; Hobbs; Litzow; Ranker; Rolfes and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6364 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Modifying the foreclosure fairness act. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6364 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Fain; Haugen and Keiser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6374 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kilmer: Enacting the educational success for youth and alumni of foster care act. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Tom, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Hill; Baumgartner; Becker; Frockt; Kastama; Kilmer and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 1, 2012
SB 6376 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Increasing the authority of the forensic investigations council to assist local jurisdictions in identification of human remains. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles and Padden.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6385 Prime Sponsor, Senator Parlette: Extending the tenure of the habitat and recreation lands coordinating group. Reported by Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Delvin; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6387 Prime Sponsor, Senator Ranker: Concerning state parks, recreation, and natural resources fiscal matters. Reported by Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6387 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Delvin; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 1, 2012
SB 6393 Prime Sponsor, Senator Nelson: Changing the numeric limit for bacterial contamination for industrial storm water permittees with discharges to water bodies listed as impaired to a narrative limit. Reported by Committee on Environment
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Nelson, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Ericksen; Chase; Fraser; Honeyford; Morton and Pridemore.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6399 Prime Sponsor, Senator Frockt: Regarding program fees at institutions of higher education. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6399 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Tom, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Hill; Frockt and Kilmer.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Baumgartner; Becker; Kastama and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 1, 2012
SB 6401 Prime Sponsor, Senator Tom: Creating efficiencies for institutions of higher education. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6401 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Tom, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Hill; Becker; Frockt; Kastama; Kilmer and Stevens.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Baumgartner.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 1, 2012
SB 6405 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Concerning the Washington service corps. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6405 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Chase, Vice Chair; Ericksen; Hatfield; Kilmer and Shin.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Holmquist Newbry.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Baumgartner.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 1, 2012
SB 6426 Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Regulating personal vehicle sharing programs. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6426 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton; Fain; Haugen and Keiser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6441 Prime Sponsor, Senator Ranker: Authorizing grants to the successful pilot programs implementing RCW 70.260.020. Reported by Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Delvin; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 1, 2012
SB 6456 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Prohibiting the use of state funds and tuition fees for intercollegiate athletic expenses at the University of Washington and Washington State University. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Tom, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Hill; Baumgartner; Becker; Frockt; Kastama; Kilmer and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6491 Prime Sponsor, Senator Nelson: Transferring the low-level radioactive waste site use permit program from the department of ecology to the department of health. Reported by Committee on Environment
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Nelson, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Ericksen; Chase; Fraser; Honeyford; Morton; Pridemore and Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6515 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Concerning the rescission of a trustee's foreclosure sale. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6515 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton; Fain and Haugen.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SB 6541 Prime Sponsor, Senator Chase: Regarding the use of workforce investment funds for layoff aversion. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation
MAJORITY recommendation: 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.
February 1, 2012
SB 6566 Prime Sponsor, Senator Litzow: Adjusting when a judgment lien on real property commences. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton; Fain and Keiser.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Haugen.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SJM 8016 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kastama: Encouraging the beyond the border action plan on perimeter security and economic competitiveness and the action plan on regulatory cooperation between the United States and Canada. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Joint Memorial No. 8016 be substituted therefor, and the substitute joint memorial do pass. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Chase, Vice Chair; Hatfield; Holmquist Newbry; Kilmer and Shin.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Ericksen.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Baumgartner.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
February 1, 2012
SGA 9115 PAMELA J TIETZ, appointed on October 1, 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; Haugen and Keiser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SGA 9162 GABE P SPENCER, appointed on March 31, 2011, 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; Haugen and Keiser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SGA 9176 MARK ASMUNDSON, appointed on October 1, 2011, for the term ending September 30, 2016, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Technical College District #25 (Bellingham). Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Tom, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Hill; Becker; Frockt; Kastama and Kilmer.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Baumgartner and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SGA 9213 STEVEN MOSS, appointed on November 1, 2011, for the term ending June 30, 2015, 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; Haugen and Keiser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SGA 9270 LISA CHIN, appointed on October 3, 2011, for the term ending September 30, 2016, as Member of the Board of Trustees, College District No. 8 (Bellevue College). Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Tom, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Hill; Becker; Frockt; Kastama and Kilmer.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Baumgartner and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SGA 9271 WILLIAM S AYER, appointed on January 17, 2012, for the term ending September 30, 2016, as Member of the Board of Regents, University of Washington. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Tom, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Hill; Becker; Frockt; Kastama and Kilmer.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Baumgartner and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SGA 9274 PETE B LEWIS, appointed on December 23, 2011, for the term ending September 30, 2016, 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; Shin, Vice Chair; Hill; Becker; Frockt and Kilmer.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Baumgartner and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 2012
SGA 9275 PATRICK SHANAHAN, appointed on January 17, 2012, for the term ending September 30, 2016, as Member of the Board of Regents, University of Washington. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Tom, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Hill; Becker; Frockt and Kilmer.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Baumgartner and Stevens.
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. 6023 which was referred to the Committee on Transportation.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 6578 by Senators Hobbs, Swecker, Hargrove, Pridemore, Keiser, Delvin and Kline
AN ACT Relating to providing funding for chemical dependency treatment; amending RCW 66.24.055; adding a new section to chapter 74.50 RCW; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 6579 by Senators Haugen and Shin
AN ACT Relating to the public disclosure of evaluation and testing materials for vessel pilots; and reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.250.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 6580 by Senator Zarelli
AN ACT Relating to modifying investment cost recovery incentive provisions concerning customer-generated electricity to require certain elements used in the production of such electricity to be manufactured by entities that have a significant employment presence in Washington state; and amending RCW 82.16.120.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 6581 by Senator Murray
AN ACT Relating to eliminating accounts and funds; amending RCW 70.94.6532, 43.330.090, 43.99G.020, 28A.300.440, 82.32.393, 82.45.210, 43.79A.040, 50.04.070, 50.04.072, 50.16.010, 43.330.310, 43.99I.020, 43.99Q.130, 78.56.080, 28B.95.150, 59.22.020, 59.22.032, 59.22.034, 42.16.011, 42.16.012, 28B.109.020, 28B.109.040, 28B.133.030, and 43.31A.400; reenacting and amending RCW 43.84.092; creating a new section; repealing RCW 82.14.200, 82.14.210, 70.05.125, 43.330.092, 82.14.380, 28B.57.050, 76.09.400, 43.155.055, 43.211.050, 28A.300.445, 43.63A.760, 50.12.280, 43.79.485, 82.45.200, 90.88.060, 50.16.015, 43.43.565, 41.04.395, 43.21K.170, 77.65.230, 38.52.106, 43.176.040, 43.340.120, 43.155.100, 59.22.030, 43.72.904, 42.16.016, 42.26.010, 28B.109.050, 70.94.630, 82.32.392, 28B.109.060, 43.43.866, and 66.08.235; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 6582 by Senators Haugen, Eide, Hobbs, Ranker and Shin
AN ACT Relating to local transportation revenue options; amending RCW 36.73.065, 36.73.040, 82.80.010, 84.55.005, 36.82.040, and 36.82.070; adding a new section to chapter 82.80 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SJM 8018 by Senators Roach, Holmquist Newbry, Benton, Sheldon and Stevens
Requesting the President and United States Congress to take action to approve the Keystone XL pipeline.
Referred to Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS
SHB 1865 by House Committee on Business & Financial Services (originally sponsored by Representatives Kirby and Bailey)
AN ACT Relating to handling claims associated with products issued under specialty producer licenses; and adding a new section to chapter 48.17 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance.
HB 2235 by Representatives Kirby and Bailey
AN ACT Relating to franchise investment protection; and amending RCW 19.100.010, 19.100.020, 19.100.030, 19.100.040, 19.100.070, 19.100.080, 19.100.090, 19.100.184, 19.100.130, and 19.100.248.
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance.
SHB 2255 by House Committee on Business & Financial Services (originally sponsored by Representatives Kirby and Bailey)
AN ACT Relating to making technical corrections, modernizing statutes, and streamlining enforcement authorities of nondepository institutions regulated by the department of financial institutions; amending RCW 31.04.027, 31.04.065, 31.04.093, 31.04.145, 31.04.224, 31.45.010, 31.45.070, 31.45.105, 31.45.110, 19.146.200, and 19.144.020; reenacting and amending RCW 31.04.025; adding a new section to chapter 31.45 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 19.146 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 18.44 RCW; and adding new sections to chapter 19.230 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance.
HB 2305 by Representatives Angel, Takko and Green
AN ACT Relating to contracts with community service organizations for public improvements; and amending RCW 35.21.278.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.
HB 2306 by Representatives Hinkle and Green
AN ACT Relating to authorizing the presentation of claims for payment for pathology services to direct patient-provider primary care practices; amending RCW 48.43.081; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
SHB 2360 by House Committee on Business & Financial Services (originally sponsored by Representatives Stanford, Rivers and Ryu)
AN ACT Relating to deposit and investment provisions for the prearrangement trust funds of cemetery authorities and funeral establishments; and amending RCW 68.46.040 and 18.39.250.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.
HB 2362 by Representatives Haler, Blake and Chandler
AN ACT Relating to wine producer liens; amending RCW 60.13.010, 60.13.040, 60.13.060, and 60.13.070; and adding new sections to chapter 60.13 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development.
SHB 2367 by House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources (originally sponsored by Representatives Buys, Lytton, Chandler, Blake, Fagan, Wilcox and Overstreet)
AN ACT Relating to the dairy products commission; and amending RCW 15.44.010, 15.44.020, 15.44.021, 15.44.022, 15.44.027, 15.44.030, 15.44.032, 15.44.033, and 15.44.035.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
Senator Kohl-Welles moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8675
By Senators Kohl-Welles and Shin
WHEREAS, Francis Cunningham, a Lowell, Massachusetts native, has lived in the Seattle area for over 60 years; and
WHEREAS, Frank served his country in the United States Marines during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Frank resumed his studies at Harvard College after his war service and distinguished himself with the Harvard Crew; and
WHEREAS, He stroked the victorious 1947 Harvard Varsity Eight to national prominence and won the invitational race that summer at the University of Washington, besting eleven other college rowing teams; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing the unsurpassed beauty of the Pacific Northwest, he relocated to Seattle following his graduation from Harvard in 1948; and
WHEREAS, Frank immediately immersed himself in the established rowing scene in Seattle, coaching for the summer Junior Rowing Program, and was instrumental in expanding it to become the Green Lake Junior Crew, a year-round, coeducational sports program for high school students, for which he served as coach and boatwright for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Frank married his beloved wife, Lora Jane, and together reared their three children, and he now dotes on their five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, He taught at Edmonds High School from 1950 until 1968, and then at the Lakeside School from 1968 until 1980, instilling in his students the values of integrity, perseverance, and the joys and beauty of the English language and literature; and
WHEREAS, Frank has endeavored to carry on the traditions of his friend and mentor George Pocock and George's son, Stan, and has been the head coach of Lake Washington Rowing Club for many years, training national and Olympic competitors and local residents in the art of rowing; and
WHEREAS, For his lifelong dedication to the sport and to teaching and coaching, Frank was awarded the 2010 USRowing Medal of Honor; and
WHEREAS, Thousands of his students, academic and rowing, have benefited from the kindness, expertise, patience, counseling, and advice of this true "Renaissance Man";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honors Frank Cunningham on the 90th anniversary of his birth for his service to his community and the nation as a teacher and coach.
Senator Kohl-Welles spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8675.
The motion by Senator Kohl-Welles carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced Mr. Francis Cunningham and guests who were seated in the gallery.
MOTION
At 12:11 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 3, 2012.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate
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PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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