MORNING SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Friday, February 24, 2012

The Senate was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the President Pro Tempore. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President that all Senators were present.

The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard consisting of Pages Maxwell Makin and Dylan Tom, presented the Colors. Pastor Greg Asimakoupoulos of Mercer Island Covenant Church offered the prayer.

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 23, 2012

SHB 1057 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Labor & Workforce Development: Creating the farm labor contractor account. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Holmquist Newbry; King; Hewitt; Keiser and Kline.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

EHB 2152 Prime Sponsor, Representative Angel: Clarifying timelines associated with plats. 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 and Nelson.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

HB 2210 Prime Sponsor, Representative Billig: Extending contribution limits to school board candidates. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

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

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

HB 2219 Prime Sponsor, Representative Alexander: Addressing the powers and duties of the gambling commission. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Holmquist Newbry; King; Hewitt; Keiser and Kline.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

HB 2240 Prime Sponsor, Representative Moscoso: Concerning public improvement contracts involving federally funded transit facility projects. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Ericksen; Frockt; Hill; Litzow; Prentice; Shin and Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 23, 2012

HB 2242 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ryu: Requiring the department of licensing to adopt rules regarding online learning for training in cosmetology, manicuring, barbering, esthetics, and instruction. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Holmquist Newbry; King; Hewitt; Keiser and Kline.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

EHB 2328 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dammeier: Addressing job order contracting. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

ESHB 2335 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Environment: Concerning standards for the use of science to support public policy. 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 and Nelson.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 23, 2012

SHB 2375 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs: Making conforming amendments made necessary by reorganizing and streamlining central service functions, powers, and duties of state government. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SHB 2395 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Labor & Workforce Development: Regulating drayage truck operators. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Keiser and Kline.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Holmquist Newbry.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators King and Hewitt.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

HB 2396 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hudgins: Clarifying the number of employees within certain classifications within the consolidated technology services agency. 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 and Nelson.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SHB 2407 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs: Restricting the use of information related to claims resolution structured settlement agreements. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Keiser and Kline.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Holmquist Newbry.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators King and Hewitt.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SHB 2416 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government: Concerning equitable allocation of auditor costs. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

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

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SHB 2458 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Concerning the existing authority to impose a sales and use tax for public facilities districts by providing flexibility in the submittal of the sales and use tax to voters by distressed public facilities districts. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Pridemore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Swecker; Chase and Nelson.

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

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 23, 2012

EHB 2513 Prime Sponsor, Representative Roberts: Exempting common interest community managers from real estate broker and managing broker licensing requirements. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Holmquist Newbry; King; Hewitt and Keiser.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

EHB 2558 Prime Sponsor, Representative Moeller: Establishing a theater license to sell beer, including strong beer, or wine, or both, at retail for consumption on theater premises. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Hewitt; Keiser and Kline.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry and King.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

HB 2566 Prime Sponsor, Representative Stanford: Increasing the penal sum of a surety bond required to be maintained by an appraisal management company. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; King; Hewitt; Keiser and Kline.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Holmquist Newbry.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SHB 2615 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government: Authorizing benefit charges for the enhancement of fire protection services. 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 and Nelson.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 23, 2012

ESHB 2669 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Labor & Workforce Development: Enforcing the payment of prevailing wages. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Holmquist Newbry; King; Hewitt; Keiser and Kline.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

HB 2697 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ormsby: Addressing membership on city disability boards. Reported by Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

February 23, 2012

SGA 9171 ANNE E HALEY, appointed on April 22, 2011, for the term ending June 30, 2012, as Member of the Transportation Commission. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Ericksen; Frockt; Hill; Litzow; Prentice; Ranker; Shin and Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SGA 9205 JERALD (JERRY) R LITT, appointed on July 1, 2011, for the term ending June 30, 2017, as Member of the Transportation Commission. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Ericksen; Frockt; Hill; Litzow; Prentice; Ranker; Shin and Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SGA 9234 JOE M TORTORELLI, appointed on August 29, 2011, for the term ending June 30, 2014, as Member of the Transportation Commission. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; King; Fain; Ericksen; Frockt; Hill; Litzow; Prentice; Ranker; Shin and Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SGA 9281 KELSEY GRAY, appointed on January 23, 2012, for the term ending June 30, 2017, as Member of the Gambling Commission. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Holmquist Newbry; King; Keiser and Kline.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Eide, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated.

MOTION

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

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

ESB 6608 by Senators Harper, Pflug, Frockt, Kline and Eide

AN ACT Relating to judicial stabilization trust account surcharges; and amending RCW 3.62.060, 36.18.018, and 36.18.020.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

SB 6609 by Senator Keiser

AN ACT Relating to the medicaid personal care services program; and amending RCW 74.09.520.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

SB 6610 by Senators Chase, Prentice, Kline, Nelson, Conway, McAuliffe, Kohl-Welles and Benton

AN ACT Relating to increasing accountability for the tax preferences for manufacturing machinery and equipment by requiring a net benefit to the state and deferring sales and use tax; adding a new chapter to Title 82 RCW; repealing RCW 82.08.02565 and 82.12.02565; and providing an effective date.

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 Keiser moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8697

By Senators Keiser, Conway, Pflug, Becker, Sheldon, Hobbs, Litzow, Nelson, Fain, Parlette, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Prentice, Fraser, McAuliffe, and Shin

WHEREAS, People with all kinds of disabilities have the right to live and work in communities with equal rights as equal citizens; and

WHEREAS, Living in a home in the community of your choice, free from isolation and segregation, is one key to achieving the American dream; and

WHEREAS, Those with disabilities are no longer willing to accept a fate that separates or excludes them; and

WHEREAS, Approximately 832,000 people in Washington state have a disability requiring personal assistance services by family members, providers, and community organizations; and

WHEREAS, Employees with disabilities require assistance to ensure job success and should have access to supports necessary to succeed in the workplace; and

WHEREAS, There are several independent living centers in Washington state working with individuals with disabilities on obtaining access to housing, employment, transportation, recreational facilities, and health and social services; and

WHEREAS, People live happier, more fulfilled lives when they are able to actively contribute to society by working, volunteering, and participating in community events; and

WHEREAS, With the assistance of the 32,000 plus home and personal care workers in Washington State working to reduce unnecessary institutionalization and promote integration into community life, independent living is no longer an unattainable dream; and

WHEREAS, Living independently gives people the option to manage their own services, increasing control over their own decisions and lives; and

WHEREAS, Independent living empowers individuals with disabilities by creating opportunities, promoting choice, advancing access, and furthering participation in community life;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor and support the rights of all individuals with disabilities and their right to live and work in our communities independently.

Senators Keiser, Parlette, Haugen and Shin spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8697.

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

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

The President Pro Tempore welcomed and introduced representatives of Passport for Changes and the ARC of Washington, Cherie Tessier, Robert Wardell and Shaw Latham who were seated in the gallery.

MOMENT OF SILENCE

The Senate observed a moment of silence in memory of Washington State Patrol Officer Tony Radulescu, who was killed in the line of duty on February 23, 2012.

MOTION

At 10:20 a.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President.

The Senate was called to order at 11:06 a.m. by the President Pro Tempore.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Eide, the Senate reverted to the sixth order of business.

SECOND READING

HOUSE BILL NO. 1486, by Representatives Green, Jinkins, Cody, Hinkle, Moeller, Bailey, Schmick, Clibborn, Kelley and Condotta

Authorizing Washington pharmacies to fill prescriptions written by advanced registered nurse practitioners in other states.

The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Keiser, the rules were suspended, House Bill No. 1486 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senators Keiser and Pflug spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of House Bill No. 1486.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 1486 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

Voting yea: Senators Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Brown, Carrell, Chase, Conway, Delvin, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Hargrove, Harper, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Kastama, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Litzow, McAuliffe, Morton, Murray, Nelson, Padden, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Ranker, Regala, Roach, Rolfes, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Zarelli

HOUSE BILL NO. 1486, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

HOUSE BILL NO. 2247, by Representatives Green, Cody, Billig, Fitzgibbon, Reykdal, Maxwell, Jinkins, Finn, Moeller and Ryu

Expanding the types of medications that a public or private school employee may administer to include topical medication, eye drops, and ear drops.

The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator McAuliffe, the rules were suspended, House Bill No. 2247 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senators McAuliffe and Litzow spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of House Bill No. 2247.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2247 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

HOUSE BILL NO. 2247, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

HOUSE BILL NO. 2705, by Representatives Sullivan and Kretz

Creating the office of legislative support services.

The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fraser, the rules were suspended, House Bill No. 2705 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senator Fraser spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of House Bill No. 2705.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2705 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

HOUSE BILL NO. 2705, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2422, by House Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications (originally sponsored by Representatives Billig, Haler, Stanford, McCoy, Maxwell, Eddy, Nealey, Crouse, Probst, Liias, Parker, Van De Wege, Upthegrove, Ormsby, Kenney, Morris and Moscoso)

Revising provisions concerning regulation of aviation biofuels production. Revised for 1st Substitute: Supporting the development of aviation biofuels production.

The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Ranker, the rules were suspended, Substitute House Bill No. 2422 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senators Ranker and Delvin spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2422.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2422 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 4; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

Voting yea: Senators Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Brown, Carrell, Chase, Conway, Delvin, Eide, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Hargrove, Harper, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Kastama, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Litzow, McAuliffe, Morton, Murray, Nelson, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Ranker, Regala, Roach, Rolfes, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Zarelli

Voting nay: Senators Ericksen, Padden, Parlette and Schoesler

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2422, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 2186, by Representatives Bailey, Cody, Schmick, Darneille, Ahern, Green, Kelley and Kenney

Concerning licensed midwives ability to work with registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.

The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Keiser, the rules were suspended, Engrossed House Bill No. 2186 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senators Keiser, Becker and Conway spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed House Bill No. 2186.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed House Bill No. 2186 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 2186, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2255, by House Committee on Business & Financial Services (originally sponsored by Representatives Kirby and Bailey)

Concerning nondepository institutions regulated by the department of financial institutions.

The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Hobbs, the rules were suspended, Substitute House Bill No. 2255 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senator Hobbs spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2255.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2255 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2255, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.

NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION

Having voted on the prevailing side, Senator Benton gave notice of his intent to move to reconsider the vote by which Substitute House Bill No. 2255 passed the Senate.

SECOND READING

HOUSE BILL NO. 2653, by Representatives Hansen and Upthegrove

Correcting technical statutory cross-references in previous private infrastructure development legislation for certain provisions relating to regulatory fees for wastewater companies.

The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Nelson, the rules were suspended, House Bill No. 2653 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senator Nelson spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of House Bill No. 2653.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2653 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

HOUSE BILL NO. 2653, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

HOUSE BILL NO. 2304, by Representatives Hudgins, Hunt and Moscoso

Transferring the low-level radioactive waste site use permit program from the department of ecology to the department of health.

The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Nelson, the rules were suspended, House Bill No. 2304 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senators Nelson and Ericksen spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of House Bill No. 2304.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2304 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

HOUSE BILL NO. 2304, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

HOUSE BILL NO. 2356, by Representatives Warnick, Dunshee, Haigh, Buys, Van De Wege and Tharinger

Concerning state capital funding of health and safety improvements at agricultural fairs.

The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Hatfield, the rules were suspended, House Bill No. 2356 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senators Hatfield and Becker spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Harper, Senator Brown was excused.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Ericksen, Senator Honeyford was excused.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of House Bill No. 2356.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2356 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

Voting yea: Senators Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Carrell, Chase, Conway, Delvin, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Hargrove, Harper, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Kastama, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Litzow, McAuliffe, Morton, Murray, Nelson, Padden, Parlette, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Ranker, Regala, Roach, Rolfes, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker, Tom and Zarelli

Excused: Senators Brown and Honeyford

HOUSE BILL NO. 2356, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

HOUSE BILL NO. 2329, by Representatives Takko, Orcutt, Blake, Chandler, Stanford, Taylor and Van De Wege

Replacing encumbered state forest lands for the benefit of multiple participating counties.

The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

Senator Hargrove moved that the following amendment by Senator Hargrove be adopted:

0) On page 2, after line 34, insert the following:
"(3) It is the further intent of the legislature that the replacement forest lands purchased to be part of the land pool are to be maintained as working forest lands. For purposes of the land pool, the department of natural resources should seek out land threatened by encroaching development and land not likely to become further encumbered in an effort to preserve working forest land to the maximum extent possible."

Senators Hargrove and Morton spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Hargrove on page 2, after line 34 to House Bill No. 2329.

The motion by Senator Hargrove carried and the amendment was adopted by voice vote.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Ranker, the rules were suspended, House Bill No. 2329 as amended by the Senate was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senators Ranker and Morton spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of House Bill No. 2329 as amended by the Senate.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2329 as amended by the Senate and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 3; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

Voting yea: Senators Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Carrell, Chase, Conway, Delvin, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Hargrove, Harper, Hatfield, Haugen, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Kastama, Keiser, Kilmer, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Litzow, McAuliffe, Morton, Murray, Nelson, Padden, Pflug, Prentice, Pridemore, Ranker, Regala, Roach, Rolfes, Sheldon, Shin, Stevens, Swecker and Tom

Voting nay: Senators Parlette, Schoesler and Zarelli

Excused: Senator Brown

HOUSE BILL NO. 2329 as amended by the Senate, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.

MOTION

At 12:02 p.m., on motion of Senator Eide, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President.

AFTERNOON SESSION

The Senate was called to order at 3:21 p.m. by Senator Fraser.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Frockt, the Senate reverted to the first order of business.

SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

February 23, 2012

SSB 5534 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Concerning the business and occupation taxation of newspapers. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5534 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Murray, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Zarelli; Parlette; Baumgartner; Brown; Conway; Fraser; Harper; Hatfield; Hewitt; Holmquist Newbry; Honeyford; Kastama; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Padden; Pridemore; Regala; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SB 5950 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Regulating nonstate pension plans offered by towns. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Murray, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Zarelli; Parlette; Baumgartner; Brown; Conway; Fraser; Harper; Hatfield; Hewitt; Holmquist Newbry; Honeyford; Kastama; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Padden; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SB 6091 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Concerning the maintenance of privacy standards by eliminating the department of revenues' authorization to examine medical records. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6091 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Murray, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Zarelli; Parlette; Baumgartner; Brown; Conway; Fraser; Harper; Hatfield; Hewitt; Holmquist Newbry; Honeyford; Kastama; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Padden; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SB 6581 Prime Sponsor, Senator Murray: Eliminating accounts and funds. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6581 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Murray, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Zarelli; Parlette; Baumgartner; Brown; Conway; Fraser; Harper; Hatfield; Hewitt; Honeyford; Kastama; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Padden; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala; Schoesler and Tom.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SB 6598 Prime Sponsor, Senator Ericksen: Concerning property tax exemptions for nonprofit fair associations in rural counties. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6598 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Murray, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Zarelli; Parlette; Baumgartner; Brown; Conway; Fraser; Harper; Hatfield; Hewitt; Holmquist Newbry; Honeyford; Kastama; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Padden; Pflug; Pridemore; Regala; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

EHB 1050 Prime Sponsor, Representative McCoy: Regarding residential provisions for children of parents with military duties. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SHB 1081 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications: Regarding the siting of small alternative energy resource facilities. Reported by Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Delvin; Morton; Hargrove and Swecker.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Regala, Vice Chair and Fraser.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SHB 1349 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning private road maintenance agreements. 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 and Roach.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SHB 1552 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning garnishment. 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 23, 2012

SHB 1559 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Limiting indemnification agreements involving design professionals. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Holmquist Newbry; King; Hewitt; Keiser and Kline.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SHB 1775 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Human Services: Encouraging juvenile restorative justice programs. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

EHB 1900 Prime Sponsor, Representative Stanford: Establishing continuing education requirements for engineers. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Keiser and Kline.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry; King and Hewitt.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

ESHB 1983 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Increasing fee assessments for prostitution crimes. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Concerning prostitution and trafficking crimes. ) Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SHB 2177 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Protecting children from sexual exploitation. 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 23, 2012

SHB 2191 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Concerning police dogs. 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 24, 2012

SHB 2196 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Adopting the uniform collaborative law act. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

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

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

ESHB 2197 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning the Uniform Commercial Code. 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

2SHB 2216 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Increasing penalties for vehicular homicide and vehicular assault. 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 23, 2012

ESHB 2228 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Allowing for redistribution of medications under certain conditions. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Becker; Carrell and Pridemore.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Frockt; Kline; Parlette and Pflug.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

ESHB 2229 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Regarding reporting compensation of certain hospital employees. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: 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; Carrell and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SHB 2239 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Establishing social purpose corporations. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

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

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Carrell; Padden and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2012

E2SHB 2253 Prime Sponsor, Committee on General Government Appropriations & Oversight: Modernizing the functionality of the state environmental policy act. Reported by Committee on Environment

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

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Ericksen; Honeyford and Morton.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 23, 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 Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development. Signed by Senators Murray, Chair; Kilmer, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Zarelli; Parlette; Baumgartner; Brown; Conway; Fraser; Harper; Hatfield; Hewitt; Honeyford; Kastama; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Pridemore; Regala; Schoesler and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SHB 2263 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Reinvesting savings resulting from changes in the child welfare system. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper and McAuliffe.

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

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 23, 2012

E2SHB 2264 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Concerning performance-based contracting related to child welfare services. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper and McAuliffe.

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

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 23, 2012

HB 2287 Prime Sponsor, Representative Goodman: Providing credit towards child support obligations for veterans benefits. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

2SHB 2289 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Establishing a flexible approach to child protective services. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 23, 2012

SHB 2296 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications: Concerning the siting of biofuel processing facilities. Reported by Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Delvin; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Murray; Stevens and Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

ESHB 2302 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning being under the influence with a child in the vehicle. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

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

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

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Carrell and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

HB 2308 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rodne: Regulating awarding of costs, including attorneys' fees, in actions challenging actions taken by professional peer review bodies. 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 23, 2012

ESHB 2318 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Concerning shared decision making. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: 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; Carrell and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

HB 2343 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cody: Authorizing electronic communication of prescription information for controlled substances. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

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

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

HB 2346 Prime Sponsor, Representative Walsh: Removing the requirement that correctional officers of the department of corrections purchase uniforms from correctional industries. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Regala, Vice Chair.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 23, 2012

SHB 2349 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Concerning the management of beavers. Reported by Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Delvin; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Murray; Stevens and Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

ESHB 2363 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Protecting victims of domestic violence and harassment. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

E2SHB 2365 Prime Sponsor, Committee on General Government Appropriations & Oversight: Regarding large wild carnivore conflict management. Reported by Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Delvin; Morton; Stevens and Swecker.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Regala, Vice Chair and Fraser.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

ESHB 2366 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Requiring certain health professionals to complete education in suicide assessment, treatment, and management. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Keiser, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Carrell; 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.

February 23, 2012

HB 2393 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rodne: Concerning employer reporting to the state support registry. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

HB 2401 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt: Regarding cost savings and efficiencies in mailing notices of possible license suspension for noncompliance with child support orders. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

EHB 2417 Prime Sponsor, Representative Shea: Increasing the dollar amount for construction of a dock that does not qualify as a substantial development under the shoreline management act. Reported by Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Delvin; Morton; Hargrove; Stevens and Swecker.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Regala, Vice Chair and Fraser.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

HB 2420 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cody: Repealing the requirement for a study and report concerning direct practices that the office of the insurance commissioner must provide to the legislature. 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 23, 2012

HB 2442 Prime Sponsor, Representative Bailey: Clarifying when evidence of insurability may be required for medicare supplement insurance policies. 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 23, 2012

2SHB 2443 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Transportation: Increasing accountability of persons who drive impaired. 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 23, 2012

ESHB 2473 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Creating a medication assistant endorsement for certified nursing assistants who work in nursing homes. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. 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 24, 2012

HB 2488 Prime Sponsor, Representative Green: Concerning municipally produced class A biosolids. Reported by Committee on Environment

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

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Ericksen; Honeyford and Morton.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

E2SHB 2501 Prime Sponsor, Committee on General Government Appropriations & Oversight: Placing restrictions on mandatory overtime for employees of health care facilities. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Keiser and Kline.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Holmquist Newbry and Hewitt.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

EHB 2509 Prime Sponsor, Representative Chandler: Promoting workplace safety and health by enacting the blueprint for safety program. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Conway, Vice Chair; Holmquist Newbry; King; Hewitt; Keiser and Kline.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

ESHB 2510 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Limiting government liability during preshelter care investigations of child abuse or neglect. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SHB 2512 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Including pharmacists in the legend drug act. Reported by Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. 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 23, 2012

HB 2535 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ladenburg: Creating a juvenile gang court. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

E2SHB 2536 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Concerning the use of evidence-based practices for the delivery of services to children and juveniles. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell and McAuliffe.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Harper and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

February 23, 2012

SHB 2541 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Human Services: Concerning the sealing of juvenile records. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

ESHB 2545 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications: Including compressed natural gas in fuel usage requirements for local governments. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Including compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, or propane in fuel usage requirements for local governments. ) 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; Murray; Stevens and Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

ESHB 2570 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Addressing metal property theft. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

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

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Carrell; Padden and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SHB 2578 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Concerning disciplinary actions against the health professions license of the subject of a department of social and health services finding. 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 23, 2012

3SHB 2585 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Creating efficiencies for institutions of higher education. 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; Brown; Conway; Fraser; Harper; Hatfield; Hewitt; Holmquist Newbry; Honeyford; Kastama; Keiser; Pridemore; Regala; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

ESHB 2592 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Human Services: Concerning extended foster care services. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper and McAuliffe.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SHB 2603 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Human Services: Reformatting the juvenile offender sentencing grid. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

HB 2643 Prime Sponsor, Representative Green: Concerning purchase of care in institutions for mental diseases. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 24, 2012

HB 2651 Prime Sponsor, Representative Springer: 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; Pridemore and Sheldon.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SHB 2657 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health & Human Services Appropriations & Oversight: Revising provisions affecting adoption support expenditures. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SHB 2658 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Early Learning & Human Services: Exempting qualified licensed child care providers from school district and educational service district records check requirements. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SHB 2668 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Addressing bail practices. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kline, Chair; Harper, Vice Chair; Carrell; Hargrove and Regala.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Pflug and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

EHB 2671 Prime Sponsor, Representative Takko: Clarifying procedures for appealing department of ecology final action on a local shoreline master program by ensuring consistency with existing procedural provisions of the growth management act, chapter 36.70A RCW, the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, and the state environmental policy act, chapter 43.21C RCW. 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; Murray and Swecker.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

ESHB 2692 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Concerning the reduction of the commercial sale of sex. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

February 23, 2012

SGA 9023 LYNNE DELANO, appointed on January 1, 2009, for the term ending April 15, 2014, as Chair of the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Carrell; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SGA 9044 BETSY HOLLINGSWORTH, appointed on September 1, 2007, for the term ending April 15, 2012, as Member of the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SGA 9097 TOM SAHLBERG, appointed on August 1, 2007, for the term ending April 15, 2012, as Member of the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SGA 9113 DENNIS THAUT, reappointed on April 16, 2010, for the term ending April 15, 2015, as Member of the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Stevens; Harper; McAuliffe and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SGA 9224 PHIL ROCKEFELLER, appointed on July 1, 2011, for the term ending January 15, 2014, as Member of the Northwest Power and Conservation Council. Reported by Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Murray; Stevens and Swecker.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SGA 9259 TED R WILLHITE, appointed on January 1, 2012, for the term ending December 31, 2014, as Member of the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board. Reported by Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Delvin; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Murray; Stevens and Swecker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SGA 9266 BERNARD WARNER, appointed on July 1, 2011, for the term ending at the governor’s pleasure, as Secretary of the Department of Corrections. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Harper and McAuliffe.

MINORITY recommendation: That said appointment be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Stevens; Carrell and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 23, 2012

SGA 9279 DAVID DICKS, appointed on July 29, 2011, for the term ending June 25, 2015, as Member of the Puget Sound Partnership. Reported by Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Ranker, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Morton; Fraser; Hargrove; Murray; Stevens and Swecker.

MINORITY recommendation: That said appointment not be confirmed. Signed by Senator Delvin.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

MOTION

On motion of Frockt, all measures listed on the Supplemental Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Second Substitute House Bill No. 2216 and Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2592 which were referred to the Committee on Ways & Means; and Engrossed House Bill No. 1900 and Second Substitute House Bill No. 2443 which were referred to the Committee on Transportation.

MOTION

At 3:23 p.m., on motion of Senator Frockt, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 27, 2012.

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

THOMAS HOEMANN, Secretary of the Senate