NOON SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, March 26, 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

March 25, 2013

HB 1179 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morrell: 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; Fraser; Hasegawa, Ranking Member and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 25, 2013

SHB 1216 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Concerning sunrise review for a proposal to establish a mandated benefit of treatment of eosinophilia gastrointestinal associated disorders. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Bailey; Cleveland; Ericksen; Frockt; Keiser, Ranking Member; Parlette and Schlicher.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 25, 2013

SHB 1382 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Allowing for redistribution of medications under certain conditions. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Bailey; Cleveland; Ericksen; Keiser, Ranking Member; Parlette and Schlicher.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 25, 2013

SHB 1537 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Government Operations & Elections: Addressing a veteran's preference for the purpose of public employment. 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.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

March 25, 2013

SGA 9065 JOHN R BATISTE, reappointed on January 16, 2013, for the term ending at the governors pleasure, as Chief of the Washington State Patrol. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 25, 2013

SGA 9069 KEVIN QUIGLEY, appointed on January 16, 2013, for the term ending at the governors pleasure, as Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member; Baumgartner; Hargrove: Harper and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 25, 2013

SGA 9111 CLARENCE M HENDERSON, appointed on June 11, 2012, for the term ending June 17, 2015, as Member of the Human Rights Commission. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 25, 2013

SGA 9171 DANIEL T SATTERBERG, reappointed on February 10, 2012, for the term ending August 2, 2013, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice

MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; Darneille; Kline, Ranking Member; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.

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 fourth order of business.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

March 25, 2013

MR. PRESIDENT:

The House has passed:

ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5802,

and the same is herewith transmitted.

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

March 26, 2013

MR. PRESIDENT:

The Speaker has signed

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8403,

and the same is herewith transmitted.

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

March 26, 2013

MR. PRESIDENT:

The Speaker has signed:

HOUSE BILL NO. 1319,

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4404.

and the same are herewith transmitted.

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk

SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT

Pursuant to Article 2, Section 32 of the State Constitution and Senate Rule 1(5), the President announced the signing of and thereupon did sign in open session:

ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5802.

SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT

Pursuant to Article 2, Section 32 of the State Constitution and Senate Rule 1(5), the President announced the signing of and thereupon did sign in open session:

HOUSE BILL NO. 1319,

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4404.

MOTION

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

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, the rules were suspended and the following measures, listed on the “Disposition of Bills” report and on the Second Reading Calendar were referred to the Committee on Rules and placed in the Committee’s “X” file: SB 5124, SB 5126, SB 5061, SB 5013, SB 5068, SB 5037, SB 5415, SB 5233, SB 5805, SB 5280, SB 5713, SB 5231, SB 5736, SB 5796, SB 5499, SB 5272, SB 5528, SB 5262, SB 5209, SB 5664, SB 5298, SB 5562, SB 5310, SB 5454, SB 5552, SB 5592, SB 5682, SB 5689, SB 5590, SB 5365, SB 5066, SB 5637, SB 5776, SB 5572, SB 5731, SB 5273, SB 5676, SB 5597, SB 5646, B 5238, SB 5184, B 5728, SB 5543, SB 5403, SB 5509,S B 5275, SB 5508, SJM 8003, SB 5734, SB 5743, SB 5727, SB 5836, SB 5648, SB 5560, SB 5175, SJM 8000, SJM 8004, SB 5633, SB 5636, SB 5418, SB 5696, SB 5661, SB 5550, SB 5014, SB 5006

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
8644

By Senators Kohl-Welles, Bailey, Baumgartner, Nelson, Hargrove, Hobbs, Conway, Becker, Hill, Hatfield, Padden, Kline, Darneille, and Fraser

WHEREAS, The Independent Colleges of Washington is a nonprofit organization composed of ten independent nonprofit liberal arts colleges that provide educational opportunity, choice, and success to 40,000 students, two-thirds of whom are Washington residents; and

WHEREAS, ICW is passionate about ensuring students enjoy maximum access to a transformative educational experience from a diverse and affordable set of options, in keeping with its vision of providing Washington with college graduates who are critical thinkers, ethical leaders, and engaged citizens by virtue of a rigorous education grounded in the liberal arts; and

WHEREAS, ICW member colleges produce one in five baccalaureate and advanced degrees conferred in Washington at a cost to the state of just two percent of the higher education budget, all in the form of student financial assistance; and

WHEREAS, ICW member colleges produce 35 percent of math degrees awarded in Washington, 23 percent of science degrees, 20 percent of engineering degrees, and 34 percent of nursing degrees in Washington, helping the state address the need for more degrees in high-demand fields of study; and

WHEREAS, ICW colleges employ 7,000 people, contribute nearly $2.5 billion to state and local economies, and provide communities in Washington with over 500,000 hours of volunteer service each year; and

WHEREAS, ICW colleges provide access to high quality, rigorous higher education opportunities, enrolling a diverse population of students, including 25 percent first-generation and 31 percent low-income students; and

WHEREAS, ICW colleges are providing over $324 million in grant aid to students this academic year to help keep college affordable for students and their families; and

WHEREAS, ICW raised over $1.3 million in 2011 and 2012 to fund scholarships for students attending ICW member colleges, further supporting access to higher education for students; and

WHEREAS, Since November 30, 1953, ICW has served member colleges and their students and has worked to improve collaborative partnerships among the colleges, with the State of Washington, and with Washington's public colleges and universities, thus earning the motto "Better Together: Partners in Student Success for 60 Years";

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate congratulate the Independent Colleges of Washington on the occasion of its 60th anniversary and commend the Independent Colleges of Washington for its excellent service to the State and its tireless efforts to support students and to strengthen all sectors of the higher education system in Washington.

Senators Kohl-Welles, Fraser and Conway spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8644.

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

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

The President introduced and welcomed representatives of Independent Colleges of Washington, Ms. Violet Boyer, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Chris Thompson, Vice President for Government and Public Relations, who were seated in the gallery.

MOTION

At 12:10 p.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013.

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

HUNTER GOODMAN, Secretary of the Senate

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