NOON SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, February 23, 2012

The Senate was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by President Owen. No roll call was taken.

The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard consisting of Pages Sean Hendrickson and Johathan Thomas, presented the Colors.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Eide the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.

MOTION

There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the first order of business.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

February 22, 2012

SB 5992 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Making 2011-2013 supplemental transportation appropriations. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5992 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Frockt; Hill; Hobbs; Litzow; Prentice; Ranker; Rolfes and Swecker.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Sheldon.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

SB 6442 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Establishing a consolidating purchasing system for public school employees. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6442 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Zarelli; Parlette; Baumgartner; Hatfield; Hewitt; Holmquist Newbry; Honeyford; Kastama; Keiser; Padden; Pflug; Schoesler and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Pridemore.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Murray, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Brown; Conway and Regala.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

SHB 1194 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Concerning bail for the release of a person arrested and detained for a class A or B felony offense. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Padden; Regala and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

SHB 1217 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Authorizing certain local authorities to establish maximum speed limits on certain nonarterial highways. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Fain; Frockt; Hill; Litzow; Prentice; Ranker; Rolfes and Swecker.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Sheldon.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

HB 1221 Prime Sponsor, Representative Finn: Regarding the rights of certain higher education students involved in military service. 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 22, 2012

SHB 1259 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning notice requirements for homeowners' associations meetings. 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 22, 2012

HB 1327 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kirby: Increasing the permissible deposit of public funds with credit unions. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton; Fain; Haugen; Keiser and Litzow.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

EHB 1398 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fitzgibbon: Creating an exemption from impact fees for low-income housing. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Fain; Haugen; Keiser and Litzow.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Benton.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

SHB 1615 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning service members' civil relief. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Padden; Regala and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

SHB 1650 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education Appropriations & Oversight: Changing state need grant eligibility provisions. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Tom, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Hill; Baumgartner; Becker; Kastama; Kilmer and Stevens.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Frockt.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 22, 2012

2SHB 1652 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Regarding electronic impersonation. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Padden; Regala and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

SHB 1753 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Clarifying the authority of a nurse working in a school setting. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Litzow; Eide; Harper; Hill; Hobbs; King; Nelson and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Fain.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

ESHB 2048 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Concerning low-income and homeless housing assistance surcharges. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton; Fain; Haugen; Keiser and Litzow.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 22, 2012

2SHB 2156 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education Appropriations & Oversight: Regarding coordination and evaluation of workforce training for aerospace and materials manufacturing. 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 22, 2012

2SHB 2170 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education Appropriations & Oversight: Enacting the career pathways act. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Litzow; Harper; Hill; Hobbs; King and Nelson.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Fain.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

HB 2195 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rivers: Enacting the uniform interstate depositions and discovery act. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Padden; Regala and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 21, 2012

EHB 2205 Prime Sponsor, Representative Billig: Allowing eligible youth at least sixteen years of age to register to vote. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Chase and Nelson.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

HB 2224 Prime Sponsor, Representative Nealey: Concerning Washington estate tax apportionment. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Padden; Regala and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 21, 2012

E2SHB 2238 Prime Sponsor, Committee on General Government Appropriations & Oversight: Regarding wetlands mitigation. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Regarding environmental mitigation. ) Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Ericksen; Hill; Hobbs; Litzow; Ranker; Rolfes; Sheldon; Shin and Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

HB 2247 Prime Sponsor, Representative Green: Expanding the types of medications that a public or private school employee may administer to include topical medication, eye drops, and ear drops. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Litzow; Eide; Fain; Harper; Hill; Hobbs; King; Nelson and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 21, 2012

SHB 2252 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning proof of payment for certain transportation fares. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Ericksen; Hill; Hobbs; Litzow; Ranker; Rolfes; Sheldon; Shin and Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

SHB 2254 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Enacting the educational success for youth and alumni of foster care act. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Tom, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Hill; Baumgartner; Frockt; Kastama and Kilmer.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Becker and Stevens.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 22, 2012

SHB 2259 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Higher Education: Eliminating certain duplicative higher education reporting requirements. 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 22, 2012

HB 2293 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pedersen: Expanding consumer cooperative provisions under the nonprofit miscellaneous and mutual corporations act. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Padden; Regala and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

SHB 2313 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Higher Education: Concerning the meeting procedures of the boards of trustees and boards of regents of institutions of higher education. 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 22, 2012

ESHB 2314 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Concerning long-term care workers. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Frockt; Kline; Parlette; Pflug and Pridemore.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Becker.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Carrell.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

E2SHB 2319 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Implementing the federal patient and protection affordable care act. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Implementing the federal patient protection and affordable care act. ) Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Frockt; Kline; Pflug and Pridemore.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Becker; Carrell and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

E2SHB 2337 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Regarding open educational resources in K-12 education. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Litzow; Eide; Fain; Harper; Hill; Hobbs; King and Nelson.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 22, 2012

ESHB 2347 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning the possession of spring blade knives. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Padden; Regala and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

SHB 2352 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Higher Education: Concerning institutions of higher education services and activities fees. 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 22, 2012

SHB 2354 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness: 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: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Padden; Regala and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

ESHB 2361 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Business & Financial Services: Concerning usage-based automobile insurance. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Benton; Fain and Litzow.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Vice Chair and Haugen.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Keiser.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

EHB 2449 Prime Sponsor, Representative Goodman: Addressing the applicability of statutes of limitation in arbitration proceedings. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Pflug; Carrell; Hargrove; Kohl-Welles; Padden; Regala and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 21, 2012

HB 2459 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Authorizing the Washington state patrol to confiscate license plates from a motor carrier who operates a commercial motor vehicle with a revoked registration. 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; Sheldon; Shin and Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

HB 2482 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kenney: Designating innovation partnership zones. Reported by Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Innovation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kastama, Chair; Chase, Vice Chair; Hatfield; Holmquist Newbry; Kilmer and Shin.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

SHB 2492 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education Appropriations & Oversight: Requiring the state board of education to provide fiscal impact statements before making rule changes. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Litzow; Eide; Fain; Harper; Hill; Hobbs; King; Nelson and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 21, 2012

HB 2499 Prime Sponsor, Representative Billig: Expanding disclosure of political advertising to include advertising supporting or opposing ballot measures. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Chase and Nelson.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

SHB 2503 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Higher Education: Requiring institutions of higher education that offer an early course registration period to provide early registration for eligible veterans and national guard members. 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 22, 2012

ESHB 2582 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Requiring notice to patients for certain charges at a health care facility. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Becker; Carrell; Frockt; Kline; Parlette; Pflug and Pridemore.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

3SHB 2585 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Creating efficiencies for institutions of higher education. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Tom, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Hill; Baumgartner; Becker; Frockt; Kastama; Kilmer and Stevens.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 22, 2012

ESHB 2586 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Phasing-in statewide implementation of the Washington kindergarten inventory of developing skills. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Litzow; Eide; Fain; Harper; Hill; Hobbs; King; Nelson and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Rolfes, Vice Chair.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 22, 2012

ESHB 2614 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Limiting deficiency judgments pertaining to residual debts following short sales of owner-occupied residential property secured by deeds of trust. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hobbs, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Benton; Fain; Haugen; Keiser and Litzow.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

SHB 2617 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education Appropriations & Oversight: Regarding school district financial insolvency. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Litzow; Eide; Fain; Harper; Hill; Hobbs; King; Nelson and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 22, 2012

HB 2698 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kelley: Addressing the notice given to owners of life insurance policies about alternative transactions. 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.

February 22, 2012

2SHB 2717 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education Appropriations & Oversight: Creating innovations in higher education. Reported by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. 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 22, 2012

SHB 2733 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning rates and charges for storm water control facilities. Reported by Committee on Environment

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Nelson, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Chase; Fraser and Pridemore.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Honeyford.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Ericksen and Morton.

Passed to Committee on Transportation.

February 21, 2012

SHB 2736 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Concerning commercial vehicle regulations for texting while driving and projecting loads. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Delvin; Ericksen; Hill; Hobbs; Litzow; Ranker; Rolfes; Sheldon; Shin and Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

February 22, 2012

SGA 9175 ELAINE R AKAGI, appointed on August 17, 2011, for the term ending July 1, 2016, as Member of the State School for the Blind Board of Trustees. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Litzow; Eide; Fain; Harper; Hill; Hobbs; King; Nelson and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

SGA 9179 ARIELE BELO, reappointed on October 11, 2011, for the term ending July 1, 2016, as Member of the Board of Trustees for the Center of Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Litzow; Eide; Fain; Harper; Hill; Hobbs; King; Nelson and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

SGA 9209 KRISTINA MAYER, reappointed on November 8, 2011, for the term ending January 30, 2015, as Member of the State Board of Education. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Litzow; Eide; Fain; Harper; Hill; Hobbs; King; Nelson and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

SGA 9217 CHARLOTTE PARSLEY, reappointed on October 11, 2011, for the term ending July 1, 2016, as Member of the Board of Trustees for the Center of Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Litzow; Eide; Fain; Harper; Hill; Hobbs; King; Nelson and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

SGA 9273 CONNIE L FLETCHER, appointed on January 23, 2012, for the term ending January 30, 2015, as Member of the State Board of Education. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Rolfes, Vice Chair; Litzow; Eide; Fain; Harper; Hill; Hobbs; King; Nelson and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

SGA 9280 MARK P MARTINEZ, appointed on January 20, 2009, for the term ending September 30, 2012, as Member of the Board of Trustees, Technical College District #29 (Clover Park). 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; Kilmer and Stevens.

MINORITY recommendation: That said appointment be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Baumgartner.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 2012

SGA 9284 RALPH MUNRO, appointed on October 1, 2009, 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; Hill; Becker; Frockt; Kastama; Kilmer and Stevens.

MINORITY recommendation: That said appointment be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Baumgartner.

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 Second Substitute House Bill No. 2170 which was referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

SB 6601 by Senators Delvin, King, Shin and Hatfield

AN ACT Relating to the authorization and regulation of electronic scratch ticket machines for house-banked card room establishments and providing funding for education, health and human services, and public safety; amending RCW 67.70.040, 67.70.330, and 9.46.291; creating a new section; adding a new chapter to Title 67 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.

SB 6602 by Senators Roach and Chase

AN ACT Relating to the creation of a child welfare transparency committee; and adding a new chapter to Title 74 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.

SB 6603 by Senators Roach and Chase

AN ACT Relating to prohibiting a child custody award to a suspect in an active murder investigation.

Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.

SB 6604 by Senators Roach and Chase

AN ACT Relating to guardians ad litem; and amending RCW 13.34.100 and 13.34.102.

Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.

SB 6605 by Senators Roach and Chase

AN ACT Relating to child protective services workers; and adding a new section to chapter 26.44 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.

SB 6606 by Senators Roach and Chase

AN ACT Relating to state government reorganization; amending RCW 43.17.010, 43.17.020, 42.17A.705, and 43.70.555; adding new sections to chapter 41.06 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 74.04 RCW; adding new chapters to Title 43 RCW; creating a new section; repealing RCW 70.190.030, 70.190.050, 70.190.060, 70.190.065, 70.190.070, 70.190.075, 70.190.080, 70.190.085, 70.190.090, 70.190.160, 70.190.170, 70.190.180, 70.190.190, 70.190.910, and 70.190.930; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.

SB 6607 by Senators Kilmer, Frockt, Kastama, Hatfield, Harper, Hargrove, Hill, Murray, Becker, Hobbs and Hewitt

AN ACT Relating to the central service costs of state government; amending RCW 40.07.040, 43.19.742, and 43.19.565; adding a new section to chapter 43.19 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

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 Parlette moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8693

By Senators Parlette, Ericksen, Delvin, Carrell, Honeyford, Swecker, Conway, Hill, Kastama, Haugen, Shin, Keiser, Nelson, Becker, Hatfield, Sheldon, and Baumgartner

WHEREAS, In 1951, the federal Office of Defense Mobilization requested that aluminum production be increased in the United States for wartime uses; and

WHEREAS, The federal government selected Alcoa to construct the first post-World War II smelter on the banks of the Columbia River outside Malaga, Washington because of the abundance of affordable hydropower and the willingness of the Bonneville Power Administration and Chelan County Public Utility District to partner with Alcoa, as well as the support from community leaders and the Wenatchee World; and

WHEREAS, Under the impetus of national defense and consumer demands, Alcoa pushed to complete construction of the Wenatchee Works aluminum smelter in the shortest amount of time possible, installing the infrastructure for two prebake carbon potlines within 13 months; and

WHEREAS, For 60 years, Alcoa employees have kept the smelter operating successfully, today operating three potlines and directly contributing more than 52 million dollars to Chelan and Douglas counties in payroll and benefits for 460 employees and creating an additional 1,300 indirect jobs; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Alcoa Wenatchee Works has continually worked to upgrade safety and environmental systems, to improve air and water quality, reducing its carbon footprint by over 25% since the 1990s and setting plant safety records during its 2011 third potline restart; and

WHEREAS, Alcoa Wenatchee Works is committed to being an outstanding community partner through financial and volunteer support of nonprofits, schools, and other community organizations in the Wenatchee Valley, providing more than 125,000 volunteer hours locally and contributing more than 1.4 million dollars in Alcoa Foundation grants and other local giving since 2002; being recognized along with its sister plant in Ferndale, by the state chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals as the 2011 Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation for its history of community partnerships; and

WHEREAS, The 460 men and women of Alcoa Wenatchee Works work around the clock 365 days a year to consistently produce more than 140,000 metric tons of high quality, recyclable aluminum ingot that is used in products ranging from aluminum bats and bicycles, to strong and light weight automotive and airplane parts; and

WHEREAS, On June 26, 2012, at 10:14 a.m., Alcoa Wenatchee Works will celebrate the 60th anniversary of its first aluminum ingot poured;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate officially recognize and congratulate Alcoa Wenatchee Works and its employees for 60 years of community and economic contribution to the Wenatchee Valley and the state of Washington; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transferred by the Secretary of the Senate to Wenatchee Works Plant Manager Don Walton; Wenatchee Aluminum Trades Council President Kelley Woodard; and to Rufus Woods, Publisher of the Wenatchee World.

Senator Parlette spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8693.

The motion by Senator Parlette carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

The President welcomed and introduced representatives of Alcoa Wenatchee Works, Don Walton, Acting Plant Manager; Wendy Lawrence, Controller; Sharon Kanareff, Public Relations and Kelly Woodard, Union President who were seated in the gallery.

MOTION

Pursuant to Rule 46, on motion of Senator Eide, and without objection, the Committee on Human Services & Corrections and the Committee on Labor, Commerce was granted special leave to meet during the day’s floor session.

MOTION

Senator Eide moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8694

By Senators Kohl-Welles, Swecker, Ranker, Ericksen, Murray, Sheldon, Kilmer, Regala, Chase, Kline, Harper, Eide, Fraser, Shin, Hatfield, Tom, Rolfes, Kastama, Haugen, Keiser, and Conway

WHEREAS, The Washington state commercial fishing fleet begins leaving in March for the Pacific and Alaskan waters, and the Blessing of the Fleet will occur March 18, 2012, at Fisherman's Terminal in Ballard; and

WHEREAS, This is the 84th year that the Ballard First Lutheran Church has held the blessing; and

WHEREAS, The Washington state commercial fishing fleet begins leaving Blaine waters in May, and the Blessing of the Fleet will occur at Saw Tooth Dock in Blaine Harbor, May 6, 2012; and

WHEREAS, The Washington state commercial fishing fleet is one of the world's largest distant water fleets; and

WHEREAS, The commercial fishing industry directly and indirectly employs thousands of people and is one of the largest industries in Washington state; and

WHEREAS, The harvest annually contributes significantly to the Washington state economy; and

WHEREAS, The life of a fisher is fraught with danger and hardship that most people will never face; and

WHEREAS, Strength and courage are requirements for anyone who chooses to work on the sea, braving the elements in order to harvest the ocean's resources; and

WHEREAS, The men and women who work on fishing boats, at times in dangerous circumstances, deserve our admiration, thanks, and, when tragedy strikes, our remembrance; and

WHEREAS, Too often fishers lose their lives, devastating not only the close-knit community of fishing families in our region, but also our entire state;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate extend its condolences to the families and friends of all our fishers who have lost their lives at sea, wish the entire commercial fishing fleet a safe and prosperous season, and express its hope that all of our fishers will return home safely to their families, friends, and communities.

Senator Eide spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8694.

The motion by Senator Eide carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.

MOTION

Senator Eide moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8695

By Senators Kohl-Welles, Swecker, Haugen, Murray, Sheldon, Chase, Kline, Harper, Eide, Fraser, Shin, Rolfes, Regala, Keiser, and Conway

WHEREAS, People of all ethnic and cultural heritage live in Washington State, sharing their traditions, histories, and cultures with the citizens of our state; and

WHEREAS, The State of Washington recognizes the great cultural contributions made by the many generations and individuals of Norwegian descent residing in our state, particularly in Ballard; and

WHEREAS, Since 1889, the greater Seattle area and beyond have joined in celebrating Norway's Constitution Day on the 17th of May by hosting a 17th of May, or "Syttende Mai," Festival and parade in Ballard to honor the day in 1814 when Norway declared its independence by signing its constitution; and

WHEREAS, The Ballard May 17th parade is one of the largest ethnic parades in the United States and the largest May 17th parade outside of Oslo, Norway; and

WHEREAS, On the 17th of May the Ballard community will join together to participate in a wide range of cultural festivities and events in celebration of all that is Norwegian;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor Norway's Constitution Day, May 17, 2012, and encourage all citizens of Washington State to join in celebrating the culture and heritage of Norway; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Norwegian 17th of May Committee and to the Nordic Heritage Museum.

Senators Eide and 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. 8695.

The motion by Senator Eide carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.

MOTION

Senator Ranker moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8683

By Senators Ranker, Morton, Hatfield, and Delvin

WHEREAS, The state of Washington is home to a diverse and unique array of waterfowl, fish, and wildlife species, from orca whales to spotted owls and leopard frogs to American Widgeons, which are deemed vulnerable natural treasures that must be preserved and protected for generations to come; and

WHEREAS, It is one of the fundamental responsibilities of Washington's elected leaders, and all stakeholders, to provide sound stewardship for the preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of habitat that has been lost or degraded due to development, pollution, climate change, or invasive species; and

WHEREAS, Ducks Unlimited has long been a welcome and substantial partner in protecting Washington's native flora and fauna by conserving, restoring, and rehabilitating their habitat and crafting sustainable hunting and fishing and wildlife-viewing opportunities; and

WHEREAS, Ducks Unlimited, through science-based environmental planning, has initiated, developed, and delivered a wide range of projects that have helped retain and enhance the physical integrity of a considerable portion of the Pacific Northwest, thereby benefiting a wealth of waterfowl and wildlife; and

WHEREAS, For 75 years Ducks Unlimited has approached the challenges, both natural and man-made, that impact our waterfowl, fish, and other wildlife resources, and their native habitats, with careful consideration to ensure the survival of all species; and

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the state of Washington to nurture this beneficial relationship with Ducks Unlimited so together we leave an enduring legacy of successful environmental management; and

WHEREAS, Ducks Unlimited is celebrating 75 years of exemplary conservation work and the state of Washington, as a committed leader and diligent guardian of the environment, is pleased to commemorate this milestone anniversary so it will forever serve as a reminder that we must all be ever-vigilant in identifying opportunities to preserve our precious natural heritage;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington state Senate recognize and honor the 75th anniversary of Ducks Unlimited; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Washington state chapter of Ducks Unlimited.

Senator Ranker spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8683.

The motion by Senator Ranker carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.

MOTION

Senator Fraser moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8692

By Senators Fraser, Swecker, and Sheldon

WHEREAS, The Olympia Symphony Orchestra began community concerts in the 1920s and began regular concerts as a community-based volunteer symphony orchestra at the end of World War II; and

WHEREAS, The Olympia Symphony Orchestra was officially incorporated as a nonprofit community orchestra on October 23, 1952; and

WHEREAS, The Olympia Symphony Orchestra has passed the baton to many gifted Maestros over the intervening years, including Carl Moldrem, Les Armstrong, Fred P. Schlichting, Irv Wright, Ian K. Edlund, Jonathan Shames; and

WHEREAS, Most recently, the Symphony has flourished under the outstanding leadership of Maestro Hue Edwards; and

WHEREAS, The Olympia Symphony Orchestra has provided years of education, entertainment, and the many benefits of community cultural enhancement to literally tens of thousands of residents of Southwest Washington during the course of hundreds of concerts over decades; and

WHEREAS, At the invitation of the Governor of the State of Washington for the past six years, the Olympia Symphony Orchestra has provided for the enjoyment of Capitol area residents, by performing a free symphonic concert on the lawn of the Capitol Campus on the last Sunday of each July; and

WHEREAS, The past 60 years of community enrichment has involved thousands of South Sound volunteers donating their skills and talents by acting in their capacity as board members, musicians, students, audience participants, donors, and other lovers of symphonic music; and

WHEREAS, As the Olympia Symphony Orchestra turns sixty years of age this October, it takes its place as one of the longest continuously performing community-based orchestras in the State of Washington;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate congratulate the Olympia Symphony Orchestra Board, its Maestro Hue Edwards, its staff and musicians, and its thousands of supporters on its 60th Birthday; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate, on behalf of the people of the state of Washington, extend its sincerest wish that the next 60 years will bring as much enjoyment and great music to the Capitol Lawn and to the Capital City as the last 60 years; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Olympia Symphony Orchestra.

Senator Fraser spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8692.

The motion by Senator Fraser carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.

MOTION

Senator Haugen moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8696

By Senators Haugen, Ranker, and Stevens

WHEREAS, Every April the tulips are in bloom, celebrating the beginning of spring; and

WHEREAS, The beautiful Skagit Valley is the Northwest's tulip capital and the number one producer of tulip bulbs in North America; and

WHEREAS, The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival kicks off the festival season in Washington; and

WHEREAS, Nearly half a million people visited the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival last year, participating in the joy and excitement of the event and contributing to the economy of the Skagit Valley; and

WHEREAS, This year's 29th annual festival will run from April 1st through 30th, focusing on the communities of Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Anacortes, La Conner, Mount Vernon, Concrete, and Conway; and

WHEREAS, Visitors will be greeted by more than 700 acres of tulips reflecting all the vibrant colors of the rainbow, by the fullness of life in the valley, and by its wonderful people; and

WHEREAS, This year's Tulip Festival Ambassadors, Aliyah Zullo and Patrick Close, will ably and personably perform their responsibilities as representatives of the festival; and

WHEREAS, Highlights of the event include the Mount Vernon Street Fair, PACCAR Open House, Air Show and Fly-in, Skagit County Wineries and Breweries, RoozenGaarde, Tulip Town, art shows, bike rides, and foot races, and much more;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate salute all the communities of the Skagit Valley, their Chambers of Commerce, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Ambassadors, and the Tulip Festival Committee; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Senate commend the community leaders and corporate sponsors for the success of this important event and encourage citizens from across Washington to take the time to enjoy this spectacular display; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Executive Director Cindy Verge and the Tulip Festival Ambassadors.

Senator Haugen spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8696.

The motion by Senator Haugen carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.

MOTION

Senator Honeyford moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8698

By Senators Honeyford, Delvin, and Hewitt

WHEREAS, Benton REA, headquartered in Prosser, Washington with branch offices in West Richland and Toppenish, celebrated its 75th anniversary at the annual meeting on February 4, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Benton REA is the oldest operating member/consumer-owned electric utility in Benton and Yakima counties, which is an amazing accomplishment; and

WHEREAS, Benton REA was formed on April 19, 1937, with the signing of the Articles of Incorporation which were subsequently filed with the Washington Secretary of State on April 23, 1937; and

WHEREAS, The first electricity was delivered to 89 members in May of 1938 over 43 miles of newly constructed power line with a plant value of 40,000 dollars. These new members used an average of 27 kilowatt hours per month; and

WHEREAS, The first annual meeting of Benton REA was held September 17, 1938; and

WHEREAS, On this 75th anniversary of Benton REA, over 15,700 accounts in Benton, Yakima, and Lewis counties received electrical service as member/owners of Benton REA; and

WHEREAS, With a total plant value of over 100 million dollars, and more than 2,100 miles of power line, Benton REA is now the third largest electric cooperative in Washington State; and

WHEREAS, With equity of over 50 percent and recognized as being among the cooperatives in the State and Nation with the least number of consumer outages, Benton REA member/owners have reason to celebrate;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the success of Benton REA over the past 75 years as a testament of what can be accomplished through cooperation and working together to achieve a common goal.

Senator Honeyford spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8698.

The motion by Senator Honeyford carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.

MOTION

Senator Honeyford moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8699

By Senator Honeyford

WHEREAS, This year marks the one hundredth year of service provided to the Sunnyside community by C. Speck Motors. Four generations of the Speck family have worked to provide automobile service to the community; and

WHEREAS, The Speck family came to Sunnyside in 1908. Clayton Speck, an enterprising young business man, worked in the restaurant business for several years before turning to the automobile industry. He started the Sunnyside garage in 1911, and then the Speck-Rowland Garage the following year. The garage sold Buick and GMC Trucks, and eventually added a Chevrolet division. The dealership became C. Speck Motors in 1920; and

WHEREAS, Even during the great depression Clayton Speck added a new dealership facility. Though he was criticized at the time for that decision, Speck was able to keep the shop running by manufacturing parts for the military; and

WHEREAS, Clayton Speck is remembered as a man of great character and generosity, contributing to orphanages and other community projects; and

WHEREAS, Clayton's son James R. Speck left the University of Washington in 1950 to run the dealership when Clayton became ill. James continued to run the dealership until 1975. James continued his father's tradition of helping the community by supporting activities such as American Legion baseball, little league baseball, and the school Patrol. He also served as President of Washington State Auto Dealers Association in 1966; and

WHEREAS, In 1975, James C. Speck became the third generation to run C. Speck Motors. He served on the General Motors Dealers Advisory Board in 1985. He added a Nissan franchise to the dealership in 1985, and added a new showroom; and

WHEREAS, In 1994, Kathryn Speck, James C. Speck's daughter, began working for the dealership. She became the Dealer Principal in 1998. She moved the dealership to a larger location, and it is now one of the largest in the area;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate thank and congratulate the Speck family and C. Speck Motors for providing one hundred years of service to the Sunnyside area; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Speck family.

Senator Honeyford spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8699.

The motion by Senator Honeyford carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.

MOTION

At 12:21 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2012.

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate