NOON SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, February 12, 2013
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Owen. No roll call was taken.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, 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 11, 2013
SB 5069 Prime Sponsor, Senator Schoesler: Increasing the number of superior court judges in Benton and Franklin counties jointly. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 11, 2013
SB 5106 Prime Sponsor, Senator Delvin: Concerning the operation of county budgets. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun; Conway; Fraser; Hasegawa, Ranking Member and Rivers.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 11, 2013
SB 5116 Prime Sponsor, Senator Benton: Exempting transfers of real property by operation of law or court order from the requirement to file a real estate excise tax affidavit. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun and Rivers.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fraser; Hasegawa, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 11, 2013
SB 5118 Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Addressing access to original birth certificates after adoption finalization. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5118 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Carrell, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Darneille, Ranking Member and Harper.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove and Padden.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 11, 2013
SB 5119 Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Creating a sentence enhancement for body armor. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5119 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 11, 2013
SB 5133 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Ensuring growth management hearings board members meet qualifications relating to land use experience. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5133 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun and Rivers.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 11, 2013
SB 5169 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Implementing the recommendations of the sunshine committee. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5169 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun and Rivers.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 11, 2013
SB 5186 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Concerning contractor's bond. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun; Conway; Fraser; Hasegawa, Ranking Member and Rivers.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 11, 2013
SB 5218 Prime Sponsor, Senator Dammeier: Revising the lien for collection of sewer charges by counties. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun; Conway and Rivers.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 11, 2013
SB 5220 Prime Sponsor, Senator Conway: Addressing membership on city disability boards. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun; Conway; Fraser; Hasegawa, Ranking Member and Rivers.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 11, 2013
SB 5272 Prime Sponsor, Senator Padden: Modifying provisions in the forms for traffic infraction notices. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 11, 2013
SB 5308 Prime Sponsor, Senator Kohl-Welles: Establishing the commercially sexually exploited children statewide coordinating committee. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5308 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Carrell, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member; Hargrove; Harper and Padden.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 11, 2013
SB 5320 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Requiring the county auditor to establish a minimum number of ballot drop boxes for counties and cities. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun Hasegawa, Ranking Member.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Fraser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 11, 2013
SB 5323 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Authorizing assessments for nuisance abatement in cities and towns. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun; Conway; Fraser; Hasegawa, Ranking Member and Rivers.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 11, 2013
SB 5333 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Providing mental health first-aid training to teachers and educational staff. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5333 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Carrell, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member; Hargrove; Harper and Padden.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 11, 2013
SB 5336 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Concerning the standard of evidence for appeals of valuation of property for purposes of taxation. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun and Rivers.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Conway; Fraser; Hasegawa, Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 11, 2013
SB 5349 Prime Sponsor, Senator Dammeier: Revising alternative public works contracting procedures. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun; Conway; Hasegawa, Ranking Member and Rivers.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 11, 2013
SB 5365 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rolfes: Increasing the capacity of school districts to recognize and respond to troubled youth. Reported by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5365 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Litzow, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Billig; Brown; Cleveland; Fain; Hill; McAuliffe, Ranking Member; Mullet; Rolfes, Assistant Ranking Member.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 11, 2013
SB 5381 Prime Sponsor, Senator Benton: Concerning cellular telephone use by state employees. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5381 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun; Conway; Hasegawa, Ranking Member and Rivers.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 11, 2013
SB 5446 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hobbs: Providing a process for the state auditor's office to apply for investigative subpoenas. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 11, 2013
SB 5535 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rolfes: Concerning the recording of real property encumbrance transfers and assignments. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun; Conway; Fraser and Rivers.
Passed to Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance.
February 11, 2013
SB 5615 Prime Sponsor, Senator Frockt: Concerning the health professional loan repayment and scholarship program. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Cleveland; Keiser, Ranking Member and Schlicher.
Passed to Committee on Higher Education.
February 11, 2013
SB 5679 Prime Sponsor, Senator Brown: Improving the business climate and stimulating job creation by requiring certain agencies to establish a formal review process of existing rules. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Braun; Conway; Fraser and Rivers.
Passed to Committee on Trade & Economic Development.
MOTION
On motion of Fain, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Senate Bill No. 5118 which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Senate Bill No. 5381 which was referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 5718 by Senators Brown, Chase, Smith, Braun, Carrell, Schlicher and Frockt
AN ACT Relating to monitoring the development of a one-stop portal for Washington businesses; adding a new section to chapter 43.41A RCW; creating new sections; and providing a contingent expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Trade & Economic Development.
SB 5719 by Senators Becker and Keiser
AN ACT Relating to stand-alone dental coverage; and amending RCW 48.43.715.
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
SB 5720 by Senators Rivers, Eide, Litzow, Fain, Brown, Dammeier, Hobbs, Roach, Hasegawa and Billig
AN ACT Relating to passenger-carrying vehicles for railroad employees; and amending RCW 81.61.010 and 81.61.020.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
SB 5721 by Senators Fain, Rivers, Roach, Hasegawa, Dammeier, Hobbs and Billig
AN ACT Relating to hours of service for certain railroad employees; adding a new chapter to Title 49 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
SB 5722 by Senators Hasegawa, Rivers, Litzow, Sheldon, Hobbs and Billig
AN ACT Relating to the utilities and transportation commission's regulatory authority over railroads and the transfer and consolidation of all state railroad matters within the commission; adding new sections to chapter 81.48 RCW; creating new sections; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 5723 by Senators Hewitt, Conway, Brown and Kline
AN ACT Relating to enhanced raffles; and adding a new section to chapter 9.46 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
SB 5724 by Senators Honeyford, Fraser and Fain
AN ACT Relating to modifying school district bidding requirements for improvement and repair projects; and amending RCW 28A.335.190.
Referred to Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education.
SB 5725 by Senators Cleveland, Keiser, Frockt and Schlicher
AN ACT Relating to social worker licensing; amending RCW 18.225.010, 18.225.090, 18.225.145, and 43.70.442; and adding new sections to chapter 18.225 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.
SB 5726 by Senators Braun, Tom, Bailey, Schoesler, Padden and Benton
AN ACT Relating to geographic limitations on local paid sick leave and paid safe leave programs; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35A.21 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 36.01 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
SB 5727 by Senators Braun and Hewitt
AN ACT Relating to prevailing wages in distressed counties; and amending RCW 39.12.020.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
SB 5728 by Senators Braun, Padden, Tom, Schoesler, Bailey and Benton
AN ACT Relating to state preemption of local paid sick and paid safe leave regulation; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35A.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.01 RCW; and adding a new chapter to Title 49 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
SB 5729 by Senators Braun and Harper
AN ACT Relating to clarifying that real estate brokers licensed under chapter 18.85 RCW are independent contractors; and amending RCW 49.46.130.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
SB 5730 by Senators Ranker, Kohl-Welles, Hasegawa, Frockt and Kline
AN ACT Relating to funding higher education child care grants; and amending RCW 67.70.190, 28B.135.010, and 28B.135.040.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
SB 5731 by Senators Keiser, Conway, Fain and Kline
AN ACT Relating to allowing beer and/or wine specialty shop licensees to sell craft distillery products; reenacting and amending RCW 66.24.371; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
SB 5732 by Senators Carrell, Darneille, Keiser and Pearson
AN ACT Relating to improving behavioral health services provided to adults in Washington state; amending RCW 71.24.025; adding a new section to chapter 43.20A RCW; adding a new section to chapter 70.97 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 71.05 RCW; creating a new section; providing an effective date; and providing expiration dates.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 5733 by Senators King and Holmquist Newbry
AN ACT Relating to interest arbitration panels; and amending RCW 41.56.465.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Senate Bill No. 5720 and Senate Bill No. 5721 which were referred to the Committee on Commerce & Labor.
MOTION
At 12:03 p.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2013.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
HUNTER GOODMAN, Secretary of the Senate
5069
Committee Report.................................................................. 1
5106
Committee Report.................................................................. 1
5116
Committee Report.................................................................. 1
5118
Committee Report.................................................................. 1
Other Action........................................................................... 3
5119
Committee Report.................................................................. 1
5133
Committee Report.................................................................. 1
5169
Committee Report.................................................................. 1
5186
Committee Report.................................................................. 1
5218
Committee Report.................................................................. 1
5220
Committee Report.................................................................. 2
5272
Committee Report.................................................................. 2
5308
Committee Report.................................................................. 2
5320
Committee Report.................................................................. 2
5323
Committee Report.................................................................. 2
5333
Committee Report.................................................................. 2
5336
Committee Report.................................................................. 2
5349
Committee Report.................................................................. 2
5365
Committee Report.................................................................. 2
5381
Committee Report.................................................................. 2
Other Action........................................................................... 3
5446
Committee Report.................................................................. 3
5535
Committee Report.................................................................. 3
5615
Committee Report.................................................................. 3
5679
Committee Report.................................................................. 3
5718
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 3
5719
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 3
5720
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 3
Other Action........................................................................... 4
5721
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 3
Other Action........................................................................... 4
5722
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 3
5723
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 3
5724
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 3
5725
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 3
5726
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 4
5727
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 4
5728
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 4
5729
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 4
5730
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 4
5731
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 4
5732
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 4
5733
Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 4