MORNING SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Friday, March 1, 2013

The Senate was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by President Owen. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President that all Senators were present.

The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard consisting of Pages John Thornton and Nathan Dills, presented the Colors. Pastor Erik Wilson Weiberg of First Lutheran Church of Ballard offered the prayer.

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 28, 2013

SB 5054 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Establishing a process for the acquisition of habitat and recreation lands by the state. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5054 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Dammeier; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Padden; Parlette; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Conway; Fraser; Hasegawa; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member and Ranker.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2013

SB 5109 Prime Sponsor, Senator Padden: Creating a business and occupation tax exemption for new businesses. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5109 as recommended by Committee on Trade & Economic Development be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Dammeier; Hewitt; Padden; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fraser; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member and Ranker.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Ranking Member and Keiser.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2013

SB 5193 Prime Sponsor, Senator Smith: Concerning large wild carnivore conflict management. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5193 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Dammeier; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Padden; Parlette; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fraser; Hasegawa; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member and Ranker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2013

SB 5195 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rolfes: Allowing nonprofit institutions recognized by the state of Washington to be eligible to participate in the state need grant program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5195 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Kohl-Welles; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers and Tom.

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

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Conway; Keiser; Murray and Schoesler.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2013

SB 5213 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Concerning prescription review for medicaid managed care enrollees. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5213 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2013

SB 5243 Prime Sponsor, Senator Litzow: Establishing policies to support academic acceleration for high school students. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5243 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2013

SB 5365 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rolfes: Increasing the capacity of school districts to recognize and respond to troubled youth. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5365 as recommended by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2013

SB 5392 Prime Sponsor, Senator Bailey: Limiting the impact of excess compensation on state retirement system contribution rates. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Dammeier; Hewitt; Padden; Parlette; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Conway; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Keiser and Ranker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2013

SB 5627 Prime Sponsor, Senator Eide: Concerning the taxation of commuter air carriers. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2013

SB 5641 Prime Sponsor, Senator Bailey: Requiring the governor's signature on significant legislative rules. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Dammeier; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Padden; Parlette; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Conway; Fraser; Hasegawa; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member and Ranker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 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 Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5679 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2013

SB 5689 Prime Sponsor, Senator Darneille: Concerning access to juvenile records. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5689 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Braun and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2013

SB 5691 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hewitt: Concerning veterans' homes. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5691 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2013

SB 5716 Prime Sponsor, Senator Baumgartner: Requiring a summary of capital appropriations by legislative district to accompany each capital appropriations bill. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Fraser; Hasegawa and Kohl-Welles.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2013

SB 5717 Prime Sponsor, Senator Baumgartner: Addressing competitive contracting. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5717 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Dammeier; Hewitt; Padden; Parlette; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Conway; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member and Ranker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2013

SB 5751 Prime Sponsor, Senator Schoesler: Requiring an inventory of state fees. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2013

SB 5752 Prime Sponsor, Senator Holmquist Newbry: Extending the expiration date of the existing business and occupation tax rate for the manufacture and wholesale of certain solar energy systems. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5752 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 27, 2013

SB 5773 Prime Sponsor, Senator Harper: Concerning local option transportation revenue. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5773 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Eide, Co-Chair; Hobbs, Vice Co-Chair; King, Co-Chair; Billig; Carrell; Harper; Mullet; Rolfes and Schlicher.

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

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2013

SB 5776 Prime Sponsor, Senator Parlette: Concerning interest rate and penalty provisions in the current use program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5776 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Padden; Parlette; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

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

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member and Ranker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2013

SB 5804 Prime Sponsor, Senator Baumgartner: Addressing federal receipts reporting requirements. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5804 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2013

SB 5811 Prime Sponsor, Senator Tom: Addressing employee wellness programs. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5811 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Dammeier; Hewitt; Padden; Parlette; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member and Ranker.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Conway and Murray.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2013

SB 5851 Prime Sponsor, Senator Bailey: Creating a defined contribution retirement plan option for public employees. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5851 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Dammeier; Hewitt; Padden; Parlette; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Conway; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member and Ranker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 28, 2013

SJR 8205 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Amending the Constitution to require a two-thirds majority vote of the legislature to raise taxes. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Conway; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Keiser; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

MOTION

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

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate advanced to the third order of business.

MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

February 27, 2013

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

MAIA D. BELLON, appointed February 11, 2013, for the term ending at the governor's pleasure, as a Director of the Department of Ecology.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications.

March 1, 2013

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

DAVID DANNER, appointed January 16, 2013, for the term ending December 31, 2018, as Member of the Utilities and Transportation Commission.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, all appointees listed on the Gubernatorial Appointments report were referred to the committees as designated.

MOTION

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

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

SB 5864 by Senators Cleveland, Murray, Eide, Harper, Fraser, Hatfield, Keiser, Frockt, Kline, Nelson, Darneille, Chase, Ranker, Conway, Shin, Kohl-Welles, Hasegawa and McAuliffe

AN ACT Relating to the authorization of bonds for the financing of the Columbia river crossing project; amending RCW 47.10.882 and 47.56.894; adding new sections to chapter 47.10 RCW; and providing a contingent effective date.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

SJM 8009 by Senators Hasegawa, Chase, Frockt and Kline

Requesting that Congress enact legislation that would reinstate the separation of commercial and investment banking functions that were in effect under the Glass-Steagall act.

Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated.

MOTION

At 9:11 a.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President.

The Senate was called to order at 9:31 a.m. by President Owen.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.

MOTION

Senator Kohl-Welles moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8627

By Senators Kohl-Welles, Ericksen, Hatfield, Ranker, Hargrove, Darneille, Murray, Cleveland, Shin, Hewitt, Schlicher, Keiser, Padden, Fraser, Bailey, Conway, Rivers, Harper, and Roach

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 3, 2013, at Fisherman's Terminal in Ballard; and

WHEREAS, This is the 85th year that the Ballard First Lutheran Church has held the blessing and the 17th year that Pastor Erik Wilson Weiberg has offered the blessing; and

WHEREAS, The Washington state commercial fishing fleet begins leaving Blaine waters in May, and this is the 30th year that the Blessing of the Fleet will occur in Blaine Harbor, this year at Blaine Boating Center on May 5, 2013; and

WHEREAS, The Washington state commercial fishing fleet begins leaving Bellingham waters in May, and the Blessing of the Fleet will occur at Zuanich Point Park in Squalicum Harbor, May 11, 2013; 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.

Senators Kohl-Welles and Ericksen spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8627.

The motion by Senator Kohl-Welles carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT

President Owen: “The President has the privilege this morning of being able to introduce Pastor Erik Wilson Weiberg who did the prayer this morning. He has for seventeen years has offered the Blessing of the Fleet.”

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate reverted to the seventh order of business.

THIRD READING

CONFIRMATION OF GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

MOTION

Senator McAuliffe moved that Lynette Jones, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9043, be confirmed as a member of the Board of Trustees, Lake Wshington Technical College District No. 26.

Senator McAuliffe spoke in favor of the motion.

APPOINTMENT OF LYNETTE JONES

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the confirmation of Lynette Jones, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9043, as a member of the Board of Trustees, Lake Wshington Technical College District No. 26.

The Secretary called the roll on the confirmation of Lynette Jones, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9043, as a member of the Board of Trustees, Lake Wshington Technical College District No. 26 and the appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

Voting yea: Senators Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Braun, Brown, Carrell, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Darneille, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Hargrove, Harper, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Litzow, McAuliffe, Mullet, Murray, Nelson, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Rolfes, Schlicher, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Smith and Tom

Lynette Jones, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9043, having received the constitutional majority was declared confirmed as a member of the Board of Trustees, Lake Wshington Technical College District No. 26.

THIRD READING

CONFIRMATION OF GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

MOTION

Senator McAuliffe moved that Darrell Mitsunaga, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9051, be confirmed as a member of the Board of Trustees, Lake Washington Technical College District No. 26.

Senator McAuliffe spoke in favor of the motion.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Billig, Senator Murray was excused.

APPOINTMENT OF DARRELL MITSUNAGA

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the confirmation of Darrell Mitsunaga, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9051, as a member of the Board of Trustees, Lake Washington Technical College District No. 26.

The Secretary called the roll on the confirmation of Darrell Mitsunaga, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9051, as a member of the Board of Trustees, Lake Washington Technical College District No. 26 and the appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 1; Excused, 1.

Voting yea: Senators Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Braun, Brown, Carrell, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Darneille, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Harper, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Litzow, McAuliffe, Mullet, Nelson, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Rolfes, Schlicher, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Smith and Tom

Absent: Senator Hargrove

Excused: Senator Murray

Darrell Mitsunaga, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9051, having received the constitutional majority was declared confirmed as a member of the Board of Trustees, Lake Washington Technical College District No. 26.

THIRD READING

CONFIRMATION OF GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

MOTION

Senator Hewitt moved that Miguel Sanchez, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9030, be confirmed as a member of the Board of Trustees, Walla Walla Community College District No. 20.

Senator Hewitt spoke in favor of the motion.

APPOINTMENT OF MIGUEL SANCHEZ

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the confirmation of Miguel Sanchez, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9030, as a member of the Board of Trustees, Walla Walla Community College District No. 20.

The Secretary called the roll on the confirmation of Miguel Sanchez, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9030, as a member of the Board of Trustees, Walla Walla Community College District No. 20 and the appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

Voting yea: Senators Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Braun, Brown, Carrell, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Darneille, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Hargrove, Harper, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Litzow, McAuliffe, Mullet, Nelson, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Rolfes, Schlicher, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Smith and Tom

Excused: Senator Murray

Miguel Sanchez, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9030, having received the constitutional majority was declared confirmed as a member of the Board of Trustees, Walla Walla Community College District No. 20.

THIRD READING

CONFIRMATION OF GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

MOTION

Senator Bailey moved that Brian Unti, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9036, be confirmed as a member of the Board of Trustees, Renton Technical College District No. 27.

Senator Bailey spoke in favor of the motion.

APPOINTMENT OF BRIAN UNTI

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the confirmation of Brian Unti, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9036, as a member of the Board of Trustees, Renton Technical College District No. 27.

The Secretary called the roll on the confirmation of Brian Unti, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9036, as a member of the Board of Trustees, Renton Technical College District No. 27 and the appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

Voting yea: Senators Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Braun, Brown, Carrell, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Darneille, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Hargrove, Harper, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Litzow, McAuliffe, Mullet, Nelson, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Rolfes, Schlicher, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Smith and Tom

Excused: Senator Murray

Brian Unti, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9036, having received the constitutional majority was declared confirmed as a member of the Board of Trustees, Renton Technical College District No. 27.

MOTION

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

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 5258, by Senators Benton, Roach, Hasegawa, Conway, Billig, Rivers and Fraser

Aggregating the cost of related ballot measure advertisements for purposes of top five sponsor identification requirements.

The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Benton, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5258 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senators Benton and Billig spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5258.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5258 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

Voting yea: Senators Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Braun, Brown, Carrell, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Darneille, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Hargrove, Harper, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Litzow, McAuliffe, Mullet, Nelson, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Rolfes, Schlicher, Schoesler, Sheldon, Shin, Smith and Tom

Excused: Senator Murray

SENATE BILL NO. 5258, 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

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8401, by Senators Keiser, Becker, Frockt, Dammeier and Schlicher

Creating a joint select committee on health care oversight.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Keiser, Substitute Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8401 was substituted for Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8401 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.

MOTION

Senator Becker moved that the following amendment by Senators Becker and Keiser be adopted:

0.On page 2, line 20, after "trends;" strike "and"

On page 2, line 25, after "savings" insert "; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the joint select committee on health care oversight expires December 31, 2017"

Senator Becker spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senators Becker and Keiser on page 2, line 20 to Substitute Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8401.

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

MOTION

On motion of Senator Keiser, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Substitute Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8401 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

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

MOTION

On motion of Senator Billig, Senator Shin was excused.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8401.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8401 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

Voting yea: Senators Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Braun, Brown, Carrell, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Darneille, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Hargrove, Harper, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Litzow, McAuliffe, Mullet, Nelson, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Rolfes, Schlicher, Schoesler, Sheldon, Smith and Tom

Excused: Senators Murray and Shin

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8401, 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

SENATE BILL NO. 5407, by Senator Ericksen

Concerning electronic filing of pollutant discharge elimination permit system applications.

The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Ericksen, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5407 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

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

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5407.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5407 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

Voting yea: Senators Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Braun, Brown, Carrell, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Darneille, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Hargrove, Harper, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Litzow, McAuliffe, Mullet, Nelson, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Rolfes, Schlicher, Schoesler, Sheldon, Smith and Tom

Excused: Senators Murray and Shin

SENATE BILL NO. 5407, 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

SENATE BILL NO. 5434, by Senators Becker, Dammeier, Keiser, Harper and Conway

Addressing the filing and public disclosure of health care provider compensation.

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator Becker, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5434 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5434 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.

On motion of Senator Becker, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5434 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

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

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5434.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5434 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

Voting yea: Senators Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Braun, Brown, Carrell, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Darneille, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Hargrove, Harper, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Litzow, McAuliffe, Mullet, Nelson, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Rolfes, Schlicher, Schoesler, Sheldon, Smith and Tom

Excused: Senators Murray and Shin

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5434, 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

SENATE BILL NO. 5701, by Senators Brown, Fain, Rivers, Dammeier and Cleveland

Authorizing the suspension or revocation of certificates or permits to teach based on the fraudulent submission of tests for educators. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Authorizing penalties based on the fraudulent submission of tests for educators. )

The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

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

0.On page 1, line 9, after "be", insert:

"reprimanded, "

On page 1, line 16, after "superintendents, " insert:

"the professional educator standards board, "

On page 2, line 32, after "be", insert"

"reprimanded, "

Senator Brown spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Brown on page 1, line 9 to Senate Bill No. 5701.

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

MOTION

On motion of Senator Brown, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5701 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senator Brown spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5701.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5701 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 2; Excused, 1.

Voting yea: Senators Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Brown, Carrell, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Darneille, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Hargrove, Harper, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Litzow, McAuliffe, Mullet, Murray, Nelson, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Rolfes, Schlicher, Schoesler, Sheldon, Smith and Tom

Absent: Senators Braun and Eide

Excused: Senator Shin

ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5701, 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

SENATE BILL NO. 5718, by Senators Brown, Chase, Smith, Braun, Carrell, Schlicher and Frockt

Providing monitoring of the development of a one-stop portal for Washington businesses.

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator Brown, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5718 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5718 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.

On motion of Senator Brown, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5718 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senators Brown, Chase and Rolfes spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Billig, Senator Eide was excused.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5718.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5718 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

Voting yea: Senators Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Braun, Brown, Carrell, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Darneille, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Hargrove, Harper, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Litzow, McAuliffe, Mullet, Murray, Nelson, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Rolfes, Schlicher, Schoesler, Sheldon, Smith and Tom

Excused: Senators Eide and Shin

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5718, 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

SENATE BILL NO. 5153, by Senators Kohl-Welles, Carrell, Darneille, Pearson and Schlicher

Concerning transfers of clients between regional support networks.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Kohl-Welles, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5153 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5153 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.

MOTION

Senator Carrell moved that the following amendment by Senators Hargrove and Carrell be adopted:

0.On page 1, line 15, after "(2)" insert "The department must submit a copy of the proposed rules and procedures to the chairs of the relevant committees of the legislature when the proposed rules and procedures are completed.
(3)"

Senator Hargrove spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senators Hargrove and Carrell on page 1, line 15 to Senate Bill No. 5153.

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

MOTION

On motion of Senator Kohl-Welles, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5153 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senators Kohl-Welles and Carrell spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5153.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5153 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

Excused: Senators Eide and Shin

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5153, 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

SENATE BILL NO. 5681, by Senators Rolfes and Keiser

Facilitating treatment for persons with co-occurring disorders by requiring development of an integrated rule.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Carrell, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5681 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5681 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.

MOTION

Senator Rolfes moved that the following amendment by Senators Rolfes and Carrell be adopted:

0.On page 1, beginning on line 8, after "(1)" strike all material through "(2)" on line 13

On page 2, line 1, after "if" strike "the" and insert "a fully"

On page 2, at the beginning of line 3, strike all material through "(4)" on line 5 and insert "(2)"

On page 2, line 5, after "30," strike "2017" and insert "2014"

On page 2, beginning on line 8, after "(1)" strike all material through "(2)" on line 13

On page 2, line 19, after "if" strike "the" and insert "a fully"

On page 2, at the beginning of line 21, strike all material through "(4)" on line 23 and insert "(2)"

On page 2, line 23, after "30," strike "2017" and insert "2014"

Senator Rolfes spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senators Rolfes and Carrell on page 1, line 8 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5681.

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

MOTION

On motion of Senator Rolfes, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5681 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senator Rolfes spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5681.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5681 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

Excused: Senators Eide and Shin

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5681, 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 10:53 a.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President.

EVENING SESSION

The Senate was called to order at 7:29 p.m. by the President Pro Tempore.

MOTION

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

SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

March 1, 2013

SB 5101 Prime Sponsor, Senator Mullet: Concerning a sales and use tax exemption for certain financial information provided to qualifying businesses providing international investment management services. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Hargrove, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5105 Prime Sponsor, Senator Dammeier: Asserting conditions under which the department of corrections provides rental vouchers to a registered sex offender. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Asserting conditions under which the department of corrections provides rental vouchers to an offender. ) Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5105 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5123 Prime Sponsor, Senator Ranker: Establishing a farm internship program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5123 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5138 Prime Sponsor, Senator Parlette: Creating a council on state debt. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5138 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5154 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Exempting from business and occupation tax certain amounts received by cooperative finance organizations. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5199 Prime Sponsor, Senator Ericksen: Concerning de facto changes in water rights for irrigation purposes that involved conversion to more efficient irrigation technologies. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5199 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Dammeier; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Conway; Hasegawa; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5215 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Providing that health care professional licensees may not be required to participate in any public or private third-party reimbursement program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5215 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Dammeier; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Murray Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Conway and Kohl-Welles.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5219 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Retaining water resources to assure the vitality of local economies. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5219 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Dammeier; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Padden; Parlette; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Conway; Hasegawa; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member and Ranker.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Keiser; Kohl-Welles and Murray.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5251 Prime Sponsor, Senator Chase: Exempting certain manufacturing research and development activities from business and occupation taxation. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5251 as recommended by Committee on Trade & Economic Development be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5267 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Concerning prior authorization for health care services. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5267 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5273 Prime Sponsor, Senator Conway: Concerning the veterans innovation program and the use of moneys in the state lottery account. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5273 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5315 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Implementing the recommendations made by the Powell fatality team. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5315 as recommended by Committee on Human Services & Corrections be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5318 Prime Sponsor, Senator Bailey: Removing the one-year waiting period for veterans or active members of the military for purposes of eligibility for resident tuition. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5329 Prime Sponsor, Senator Litzow: Creating the state superintendent school district. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5329 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Dammeier; Hewitt; Parlette; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Conway; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member and Ranker.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5330 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Improving student achievement and student outcomes. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5330 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Parlette; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5389 Prime Sponsor, Senator Billig: Concerning sibling visitation for children in foster care. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5389 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Braun; Conway; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5405 Prime Sponsor, Senator Murray: Concerning extended foster care services. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5405 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Braun; Padden and Schoesler.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5418 Prime Sponsor, Senator Bailey: Concerning county property tax levies. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5418 as recommended by Committee on Governmental Operations be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5453 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Extending the expiration date of tax exemptions for honey beekeepers. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5480 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Accelerating changes to mental health involuntary commitment laws. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5480 as recommended by Committee on Human Services & Corrections be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5540 Prime Sponsor, Senator Parlette: Expanding opportunities to purchase health care coverage from out-of-state carriers. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5540 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5551 Prime Sponsor, Senator Conway: Concerning competency to stand trial evaluations. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5551 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5552 Prime Sponsor, Senator Darneille: Improving child support collections by requiring reporting of compensation and establishing an intercept program. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5552 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Ranker and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Becker; Braun; Hewitt; Padden; Rivers and Schoesler.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5560 Prime Sponsor, Senator Bailey: Modifying job skills program provisions. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5560 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5561 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hatfield: Concerning the business and occupation taxation of dairy products. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5561 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5577 Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Protecting public employees who act ethically and legally. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5577 as recommended by Committee on Human Services & Corrections be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5595 Prime Sponsor, Senator Billig: Concerning child care reform. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5595 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Bailey; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Becker; Braun; Padden and Schoesler.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5603 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hatfield: Establishing the Washington coastal marine advisory council. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Establishing the Washington coastal marine advisory council and the Washington marine resources advisory council. ) Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Ranker; Schoesler and Tom.

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

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Becker; Braun and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5605 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Addressing health plans provided through associations or member-governed groups. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5605 as recommended by Committee on Health Care be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Dammeier; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Padden; Parlette; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fraser; Hasegawa; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5613 Prime Sponsor, Senator Murray: Providing that certain cover charges for the opportunity to dance are not considered retail sales. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5613 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Conway; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Parlette; Ranker; Schoesler and Tom.

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

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Braun; Dammeier; Padden and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5622 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hewitt: Concerning the taxation of large airplanes. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5624 Prime Sponsor, Senator McAuliffe: Aligning high-demand secondary STEM or career and technical education programs with applied baccalaureate programs. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5624 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Conway; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Ranker and Rivers.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Becker; Braun; Dammeier; Padden and Schoesler.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5637 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hasegawa: Concerning primary election voters' pamphlets. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5637 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5644 Prime Sponsor, Senator Schoesler: Concerning sales for resale by retail licensees of liquor. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5644 as recommended by Committee on Commerce & Labor be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Bailey; Braun; Conway; Fraser; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Ranking Member and Padden.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Becker; Dammeier and Hewitt.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5656 Prime Sponsor, Senator Braun: Revising business licensing systems. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5656 as recommended by Committee on Trade & Economic Development be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Hewitt; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5663 Prime Sponsor, Senator Pearson: Regarding derelict and abandoned vessels in state waters. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5663 as recommended by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5680 Prime Sponsor, Senator Brown: Promoting economic development by providing information to businesses. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5680 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5688 Prime Sponsor, Senator Braun: Simplifying definitions and classifications concerning state and local tax systems. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5688 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Dammeier; Hewitt; Padden; Parlette; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Conway; Fraser; Hasegawa; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member and Ranker.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5709 Prime Sponsor, Senator Smith: Concerning a pilot program to demonstrate the feasibility of using densified biomass to heat public schools. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5709 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5715 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hill: Addressing the evasion of taxes by the use of certain electronic means. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5732 Prime Sponsor, Senator Carrell: Concerning the adult behavioral health system in Washington state. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5732 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5754 Prime Sponsor, Senator Litzow: Concerning integrated career learning opportunities and employment training for at-risk youth. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5754 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Conway; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Ranker; Rivers and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Becker; Dammeier and Padden.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Braun and Schoesler.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5755 Prime Sponsor, Senator Litzow: Establishing a comprehensive initiative to increase learning opportunities and improve educational outcomes in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through multiple strategies and statewide partnerships. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5755 as recommended by Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5794 Prime Sponsor, Senator Dammeier: Concerning alternative learning experience courses. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5794 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Dammeier; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Conway; Hasegawa; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5802 Prime Sponsor, Senator Ranker: Developing recommendations to achieve the state's greenhouse gas emissions limits. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5802 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Bailey; Conway; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hasegawa; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Ranker and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Becker; Hewitt and Padden.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Braun; Dammeier and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5806 Prime Sponsor, Senator Smith: Repealing an obsolete provision for a credit against property taxes paid on timber on public land. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5831 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rivers: Providing a sales and use tax exemption for clay targets purchased by nonprofit gun clubs. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5831 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fraser and Hasegawa.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5843 Prime Sponsor, Senator Tom: Strengthening the review of the legislature's goals for tax preferences by requiring that every new tax preference provide an expiration date and statement of legislative intent. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Strengthening the review of the legislature's goals for tax preferences by requiring that every new tax preference provide a statement of legislative intent and include an expiration date where applicable. ) Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5848 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Modifying the nonprofit tax exemption for qualifying blood, tissue, or blood and tissue banks. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5848 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Ranker; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5860 Prime Sponsor, Senator Padden: Addressing legal proceedings by the attorney general on behalf of superior court judges. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Honeyford, Capital Budget Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Bailey; Becker; Braun; Conway; Dammeier; Fraser; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Hatfield; Hewitt; Keiser; Kohl-Welles; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member; Padden; Parlette; Rivers; Schoesler and Tom.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 1, 2013

SB 5862 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Providing tax exemptions for mint growers and processors of propane or natural gas to distill mint oil. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fraser and Hasegawa.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles; Murray; Nelson, Assistant Ranking Member and Ranker.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, Senate Rule 7 was suspended to allow of less than decorous dress during the evening pro forma session.

MOTION

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

NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION

Senator Fain gave notice of his intent to move to reconsider the vote by which Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5701 passed the Senate earlier in the day.

MOTION

At 7:30 p.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2013.

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

HUNTER GOODMAN, Secretary of the Senate