The House was called to order at 9:55 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Orwall presiding).

Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

January 29, 2014

MR. SPEAKER:

The Senate has passed:

SECOND ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5127

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5697

SENATE BILL NO. 5970

and the same are herewith transmitted.

Hunter G. Goodman, Secretary

There being no objection, the House advanced to the fourth order of business.

INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

HB 2743 by Representatives S. Hunt, Green, Appleton, Sullivan, Reykdal, Hudgins, Bergquist, Jinkins, Sawyer, Sells, Ormsby, Riccelli and Fitzgibbon

AN ACT Relating to protecting taxpayers by providing for accountability and transparency in government contracting; amending RCW 39.26.180, 43.19.008, 39.26.200, and 39.26.020; adding a new section to chapter 39.26 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 44.28 RCW; and creating new sections.

Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.

HB 2744 by Representatives G. Hunt and Appleton

AN ACT Relating to veteran-owned businesses; and amending RCW 43.60A.190.

Referred to Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs.

HB 2745 by Representatives Fey and Fitzgibbon

AN ACT Relating to used oil recycling; amending RCW 70.95I.020 and 70.95I.030; and adding a new section to chapter 70.95I RCW.

Referred to Committee on Environment.

HB 2746 by Representatives Green and Morrell

AN ACT Relating to refinancing of medicaid personal care services for individuals with developmental disabilities and individuals with long-term care needs through the community first choice option; and creating new sections.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 2747 by Representatives Blake and Orcutt

AN ACT Relating to streamlining forest and fish agreement-related programs providing funding with accountability by transferring proceeds from the state forest harvest excise tax to a dedicated account; amending RCW 84.33.081, 43.09.475, 84.33.0775, and 84.33.046; reenacting and amending RCW 76.09.405 and 76.09.020; adding a new section to chapter 43.09 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 76.09 RCW; and providing a contingent effective date.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 2748 by Representative Hudgins

AN ACT Relating to fees assessed by the department of agriculture; amending RCW 15.36.051, 15.36.081, 15.36.491, 15.36.525, 15.36.551, and 69.07.040; adding a new section to chapter 15.36 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Information Technology.

HB 2749 by Representatives Hudgins and Springer

Referred to Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Information Technology.

HB 2750 by Representatives Christian, Manweller, Muri and Zeiger

AN ACT Relating to when a write-in candidate's name may be printed on the general election ballot; and amending RCW 29A.24.311.

Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.

There being no objection, the bills listed on the day’s introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.

There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.

There being no objection, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., January 31, 2014, the 19th Day of the Regular Session.

FRANK CHOPP, Speaker

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk

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