MORNING SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Friday, January 31, 2014

The Senate was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the President Pro Tempore, Senator Sheldon presiding. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President Pro Tempore that all Senators were present with the exception of Senators Baumgartner, Benton, Holmquist Newbry and Roach.

The Sergeant at Arms escorted Major General Bret D. Daugherty, Adjutant General and Commander of Washington National Guard to the rostrum.

The Washington State Air National Guard Honor Guard consisting of Master Sergeant Mark Soulier; Staff Sergeant Justin Fajardo; Sergeant Charles Ansell; Senior Airman Shea Davis and Senior Airman Jesse Clifford presented the Colors.

Army National Guard Specialist James Knickerbocker performed the National Anthem.

Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Bassett of the Washington National Guard 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

January 30, 2014

SB 5931 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Clarifying the requirements for health plans offered outside of the exchange. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Angel; Bailey; Cleveland; Keiser; Parlette; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 5987 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hatfield: Providing an additional method for water-sewer districts to disburse funds. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6006 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Concerning the treatment of population enumeration data, including exempting it from public inspection and copying. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6007 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rivers: Clarifying the exemption in the public records act for customer information held by public utilities. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6007 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6031 Prime Sponsor, Senator Sheldon: Concerning lake and beach management districts. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Dansel; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Liias, Ranking Member and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6041 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Regarding fish and wildlife law enforcement. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6041 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Dansel; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Liias, Ranking Member and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6059 Prime Sponsor, Senator Brown: Concerning charges for scanning public records. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member and McCoy.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6072 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rolfes: Providing for a biennial update on forage fish. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6072 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Dansel; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Liias, Ranking Member and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6076 Prime Sponsor, Senator Benton: Concerning the maintenance and operations of parks and recreational land acquired through the conservation futures program. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6076 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Dansel; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Liias, Ranking Member and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6078 Prime Sponsor, Senator McCoy: Recognizing "Native American Heritage Day." Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6078 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6122 Prime Sponsor, Senator O'Ban: Concerning long-term planning for developmental disabilities services. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Angel; Bailey; Cleveland; Keiser; Parlette; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6126 Prime Sponsor, Senator O'Ban: Concerning representation of children in dependency matters. Reported by Committee on Human Services & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6126 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Member; Hargrove and Padden.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

January 30, 2014

SB 6132 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rolfes: Allowing medicare supplemental insurance premiums to be deducted from the calculation of disposable income for the purpose of qualifying for senior property tax programs. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Angel; Bailey; Cleveland; Keiser; Parlette; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

January 30, 2014

SB 6138 Prime Sponsor, Senator Bailey: Allowing the Washington state dental quality assurance commission to adopt rules regarding credential renewal requirements for dental professionals. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Angel; Bailey; Cleveland; Keiser; Parlette; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6169 Prime Sponsor, Senator Benton: Changing membership provisions of the Washington economic development finance authority. Reported by Committee on Trade & Economic Development

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Angel, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Chase, Ranking Member; Holmquist Newbry and Pedersen.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6175 Prime Sponsor, Senator Braun: Modifying the tax appeal process. Reported by Committee on Trade & Economic Development

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6175 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Angel, Vice Chair; Baumgartner and Holmquist Newbry.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Chase, Ranking Member and Pedersen.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

January 30, 2014

SB 6180 Prime Sponsor, Senator Braun: Consolidating designated forest lands and open space timber lands for ease of administration. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Dansel; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Liias, Ranking Member and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

January 30, 2014

SB 6182 Prime Sponsor, Senator Braun: Establishing a tax credit for employers participating in the apprenticeship program. Reported by Committee on Trade & Economic Development

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6182 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Angel, Vice Chair; Baumgartner and Holmquist Newbry.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Chase, Ranking Member and Pedersen.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

January 30, 2014

SB 6185 Prime Sponsor, Senator Chase: Concerning floating houses in harbor areas. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Dansel; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Liias, Ranking Member and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6193 Prime Sponsor, Senator Pearson: Modifying provisions of the code that deal with migratory birds. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Dansel; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Liias, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6194 Prime Sponsor, Senator Dansel: Providing a process for county legislative authorities to withdraw from voluntary planning under the growth management act. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Dansel and Rivers.

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

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

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6199 Prime Sponsor, Senator Braun: Addressing wildfires caused by incendiary devices. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6199 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Dansel; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Liias, Ranking Member and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6207 Prime Sponsor, Senator Angel: Providing fee immunity for certain water facilities. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6207 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Dansel; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Liias, Ranking Member and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6212 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Regarding assessments for lands occupied, used, or under the jurisdiction of a state agency. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6217 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Addressing the disclosure of global positioning system data by law enforcement officers. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel and McCoy.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6246 Prime Sponsor, Senator McCoy: Designating Washington's shoreline as a state maritime heritage area. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Dansel; Hargrove; Hewitt; Kline; Liias, Ranking Member and Parlette.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6283 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Clarifying the practice of a phlebotomist. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6283 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Angel; Bailey; Cleveland; Keiser; Parlette; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6284 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hill: Regarding expenditures from the public health supplemental account. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Angel; Bailey; Cleveland; Keiser; Parlette; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6286 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rivers: Concerning current use valuation for land primarily used for commercial horticultural purposes. Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6286 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hatfield, Chair; Brown; Eide; Hobbs; Honeyford, Ranking Member and Schoesler.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

January 30, 2014

SB 6289 Prime Sponsor, Senator Baumgartner: Allowing county treasurers to accept partial payments of property taxes in any amount at any time without previous agreement if payments are made by electronic payment and subjecting certain interest, penalties, and costs associated with delinquent property tax payments to usury limitations. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Dansel; McCoy and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6297 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Requiring the department of health to develop and make available resources for pregnant women regarding childhood immunizations. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6297 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Angel; Bailey; Cleveland; Keiser; Parlette; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6298 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Creating the breastfeeding-friendly Washington designation for hospitals. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6298 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Angel; Bailey; Cleveland; Keiser; Parlette; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6299 Prime Sponsor, Senator Becker: Requiring the department of health to develop and make available resources for pregnant women regarding prenatal nutrition. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Becker, Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Angel; Bailey; Cleveland; Keiser; Parlette; Pedersen, Ranking Member.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6315 Prime Sponsor, Senator Holmquist Newbry: Providing for the creation of a less than countywide port district within a county containing no port districts. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Conway; Dansel; Hasegawa, Ranking Member; McCoy and Rivers.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

January 30, 2014

SB 6318 Prime Sponsor, Senator O'Ban: Providing greater small business assistance by modifying the filing threshold for business and occupation tax purposes. Reported by Committee on Trade & Economic Development

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6318 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Braun, Chair; Angel, Vice Chair; Baumgartner; Chase, Ranking Member; Holmquist Newbry and Pedersen.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

January 30, 2014

SB 6402 Prime Sponsor, Senator Honeyford: Defining honey bee products and services as an agricultural product. Reported by Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6402 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hatfield, Chair; Brown; Eide; Hobbs; Honeyford, Ranking Member and Schoesler.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

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 fifth order of business.

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

SB 6518 by Senator Chase

AN ACT Relating to transferring technology-based economic development programs from innovate Washington to the department of commerce; amending RCW 43.333.030, 43.333.040, 43.333.050, 43.333.800, 28B.50.902, 28B.155.010, 42.30.110, 42.56.270, 70.210.020, 70.210.030, 70.210.050, and 70.210.060; adding new sections to chapter 43.330 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28B.30 RCW; creating a new section; recodifying RCW 43.333.030, 43.333.040, 43.333.050, and 43.333.800; repealing RCW 43.333.010, 43.333.020, 43.333.901, and 41.06.0711; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Trade & Economic Development.

SB 6519 by Senators Litzow, Hobbs, Keiser and McAuliffe

AN ACT Relating to the reporting of public school employees' insurance benefits; amending RCW 48.02.210, 41.05.655, and 42.56.400; reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.400; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.

Referred to Committee on Health Care.

SB 6520 by Senators Cleveland, Chase, Billig, Darneille, Keiser, Pedersen, Conway, Liias, Rolfes, Kohl-Welles and McAuliffe

AN ACT Relating to the early learning advisory council; and amending RCW 43.215.020 and 43.215.090.

Referred to Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education.

SB 6521 by Senators Hasegawa, Kline, McCoy, Kohl-Welles, Keiser and Fraser

AN ACT Relating to the imposition of a filing fee for certain property assessment appeal petitions; and amending RCW 84.40.038.

Referred to Committee on Governmental Operations.

SB 6522 by Senators Holmquist Newbry and Conway

AN ACT Relating to restricting the use of personal information gathered during the claims resolution structured settlement agreement process; amending RCW 51.04.063; and reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.230.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

SB 6523 by Senators Bailey, Tom, Fain, Litzow, Hill, Dammeier, Kohl-Welles, McAuliffe, Pedersen, Billig, Ranker, Hatfield, Mullet, Hobbs, Liias, Fraser, Nelson, Conway, McCoy, Keiser, Chase, Hasegawa, Frockt, Rolfes, Cleveland, Darneille, Kline and Eide

AN ACT Relating to expanding higher education opportunities for certain students; amending RCW 28B.92.010; creating a new section; and making an appropriation.

SB 6524 by Senators Ericksen, Sheldon, Benton, Baumgartner, Holmquist Newbry, Braun, Parlette and Dammeier

AN ACT Relating to the safety of the transport of hazardous materials; amending RCW 90.56.250; adding a new section to chapter 90.56 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.01 RCW; creating new sections; and making an appropriation.

Referred to Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications.

SJM 8015 by Senators O'Ban, Rolfes, Ericksen, Ranker, Sheldon, Benton, Baumgartner, Schoesler, Braun, Fain, Parlette, Holmquist Newbry, Chase, Kohl-Welles, Frockt and Kline

Requesting Congress implement certain increased safety measures for tank rail cars.

Referred to Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications.

MOTION

Senator Fain moved that the rules be suspended and the measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report be referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Senate Bill No. 6523 which should be placed on the second reading calendar.

Senator Padden objected to the motion

Senator Fain withdrew his motion to refer the measures to committees.

MOTION

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

MOTION

Senator Hobbs moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8672

By Senators Hobbs, Litzow, Dansel, Roach, Ericksen, Braun, Dammeier, Tom, Benton, Angel, Bailey, Becker, Hill, O'Ban, Fraser, Frockt, Schoesler, Holmquist Newbry, Pearson, King, Brown, Mullet, Padden, Kohl-Welles, Darneille, McAuliffe, Cleveland, Rolfes, Nelson, Hatfield, Pedersen, Keiser, Hargrove, Ranker, McCoy, Hasegawa, Chase, Conway, and Parlette

WHEREAS, More than eight thousand men and women of the Washington National Guard continue to serve the country as guardians of American interests at home and abroad; and

WHEREAS, These recognized leaders in state, regional, and national preparedness, who reside in nearly every legislative district throughout Washington, volunteer their time and put personal lives aside when the needs of the people of Washington state arise; and

WHEREAS, The Guard always answers the state's call in response to all emergency efforts and to protect lives and property; and

WHEREAS, The Washington Army and Air National Guard continue to provide critical support to Federal missions around the world, including Afghanistan and Kuwait, as well as supporting Federal mission requirements throughout the continental United States; and

WHEREAS, The Guard continues to train and prepare for both natural disasters and threats to our national security, including cyber threats; and

WHEREAS, The Guard continues to improve the lives of Washington's young adults, many on the brink of dropping out of school, through its ongoing work of the invaluable Washington Youth Academy; and

WHEREAS, The Guard continues to actively enable the state and nation's counterdrug efforts by providing soldiers, airmen, and specialized equipment to over thirty-four local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and community-based and other organizations; and

WHEREAS, The Guard adds value to communities by opening its Readiness Centers for public and other community and youth activities use. The Guard continues to build upon these Readiness Centers and Armories throughout the state to enhance education, add to quality of life, and increase economic vitality;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate express its thanks and appreciation to the devoted families and dedicated employers of our Washington National Guard soldiers and airmen for their support, without whom the Guard's missions could not be successful; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the value and dedication of a strong Washington National Guard to the viability, economy, safety, security, and well-being of this state, both through the outstanding performance of its state emergency and disaster relief mission, and through the continued benefit to local communities by the presence of productively employed, drug-free, well-equipped, and trained Guard units and the readiness centers and armories that house them; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to The Adjutant General of the Washington National Guard, the Governor of the State of Washington, the Secretaries of the United States Army and Air Force, and the President of the United States.

Senators Hobbs, King, O'Ban, Conway and Bailey spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8672.

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

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

The President Pro Tempore welcomed and introduced Colonel Jill A. Lannon, Vice Commander, 194^th Regional Support Wing, Washington Air National Guard; Colonel Kevin McMahan, Joint Future Operations Planning Office, Washington Army National Guard; and all members of the Air & Army National Guards who were seated in the gallery.

PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

Senator Ranker: “Thank you Mr. President. You know I really try to strive to be bipartisan and work across the aisle but today, today I’m extremely frustrated. A certain member of the other side has caused this anger and frustration by wearing a Broncos orange tie on the Senate Floor. Senator Litzow is wearing a Broncos orange tie on the Senate Floor. So, Senator Litzow in the spirit of bipartisanship I brought you a more appropriate tie.”

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

President Pro Tempore: “Thank you Senator Ranker for recognizing that. I thought your motion was to get a rope but it is to get a tie.”

MOTION

At 10:31 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 11:55 a.m. by the President Pro Tempore, Senator Sheldon presiding.

MOTION

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

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, the rules be suspended and the measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Senate Bill No. 6523 which was placed on the day’s second reading calendar.

MOTION

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

THIRD READING

SENATE BILL NO. 5318, by Senators Bailey, Becker, Roach, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Hill, Chase, Billig, Kline, Cleveland, Carrell and Shin.

Removing the one-year waiting period for veterans or active members of the military for purposes of eligibility for resident tuition.

The bill was read on Third Reading.

Senators Bailey, McCoy, Conway, O'Ban and Kohl-Welles spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Rivers, Senators Baumgartner, Benton, Holmquist Newbry and Roach were excused.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5318.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5318 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 4.

Voting yea: Senators Angel, Bailey, Becker, Billig, Braun, Brown, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Dansel, Darneille, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Hargrove, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Liias, Litzow, McAuliffe, McCoy, Mullet, Nelson, O'Ban, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Pedersen, Ranker, Rivers, Rolfes, Schoesler, Sheldon and Tom

Excused: Senators Baumgartner, Benton, Holmquist Newbry and Roach

SENATE BILL NO. 5318, 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

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

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6523, by Senators Bailey, Tom, Fain, Litzow, Hill, Dammeier, Kohl-Welles, McAuliffe, Pedersen, Billig, Ranker, Hatfield, Mullet, Hobbs, Liias, Fraser, Nelson, Conway, McCoy, Keiser, Chase, Hasegawa, Frockt, Rolfes, Cleveland, Darneille, Kline and Eide

Expanding higher education opportunities for certain students.

The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

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

0.On page 1, at the beginning of line 7, insert "(1)"

      Beginning on page 1, line 12, after "education." strike all material through "services." on page 2, line 6, and insert the following:
      "(2) State need grants under this chapter are available only to:
      (a) Students who are resident students as defined in RCW 28B.15.012(2) (a) through (d);
      (b) Students who are resident students as defined in RCW 28B.15.012(2)(e) and who have been granted deferred action for childhood arrival status pursuant to the rules adopted by the United States citizenship and immigration services.
      (3) In order to be eligible for state need grant funds under subsection (2)(b) of this section, a student must qualify for the state need grant within four years of the effective date of this section. Such a student may remain eligible to receive funds for up to seven years from the date of the student's first grant."

Senator Ericksen spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

Senators Nelson and Kohl-Welles spoke against adoption of the amendment.

POINT OF ORDER

Senator Kohl-Welles: “I object. I believe the speaker’s impugning my motives and what I said, mischaracterizing them. I never said, ‘thousands and thousands of individuals’.”

REPLY BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

President Pro Tempore: “Senator Ericksen, please continue but keep in mind Senator Kohl-Welles had admonition.”

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Ericksen on page 1, line 7 to Senate Bill No. 6523.

The motion by Senator Ericksen failed and the amendment was not adopted by voice vote.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Bailey, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6523 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senators Bailey, Kohl-Welles, Frockt, Tom, McAuliffe and Nelson spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

Senator King spoke on final passage of the bill.

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6523.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6523 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 35; Nays, 10; Absent, 0; Excused, 4.

Voting yea: Senators Bailey, Becker, Billig, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Darneille, Eide, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Hargrove, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hill, Hobbs, Keiser, King, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Liias, Litzow, McAuliffe, McCoy, Mullet, Nelson, O'Ban, Parlette, Pedersen, Ranker, Rolfes, Schoesler, Sheldon and Tom

Voting nay: Senators Angel, Braun, Brown, Dansel, Ericksen, Hewitt, Honeyford, Padden, Pearson and Rivers

Excused: Senators Baumgartner, Benton, Holmquist Newbry and Roach

SENATE BILL NO. 6523, 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

On motion of Senator Fain, Senate Rule 20 was suspended for the remainder of the day to allow consideration of additional floor resolutions.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Senate Rule 20 limits consideration of floor resolutions not essential to the operation of the Senate to one per day during regular daily sessions.

MOTION

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

MOTION

Senator Hargrove moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION
8676

By Senator Hargrove

WHEREAS, The Washington State Senate is VERY confident the Seattle Seahawks will defeat the Denver Broncos on Sunday; and

WHEREAS, With all due respect to the fine people of the State of Colorado, the 12th Man numbered 30,000 strong just to see their team off to the Super Bowl, while Colorado managed 300 or so to see their Broncos off; and

WHEREAS, The Seattle Seahawks gave their fans much to be proud of, indeed, inspiring them to not just set the world record for stadium noise once, but TWICE in one season; and

WHEREAS, The 12th Man has been known to trigger seismic events (that would be earthquakes for you middle of the country folk), for real; and

WHEREAS, Colorado makes some fine craft beverages, but really? Do you want to start that fight with the state that invented the genre? Between fine coffee, brewers, and wineries, Seattle is the beverage capital of the United States, if not the world; and

WHEREAS, We wholeheartedly agree and hope that your admittedly incredible quarterback does resemble Mount Elbert: A little rocky and immobile; and

WHEREAS, Your 14ers are really nice, but c'mon, have you seen Mount Rainier? Cloaked in glaciers and rising nearly 2.5 miles above its surroundings, it is more singular, more monumental, and more intimidating than any of Colorado's 14ers, much like the Seahawks over the Broncos; and

WHEREAS, The Great State of Colorado has named 53 individual 14ers after 53 individual players, because the Broncos are a band of individuals, however the State of Washington resolves to name one magnificent mountain after the Seahawks because they are and act as a TEAM;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate does hereby rename Mount Rainier as "Mount Seattle Seahawks" from this point until 12:00 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2014; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Washington State Legislature respectfully request of the United States Department of the Interior that Mount Rainier's namesake National Park (yeah, our Mountain is that cool, it warrants its own National Park) be retitled "12th Man National Park" for the same time period; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Sunday, February 2nd be proclaimed SEAHAWK SUNDAY in the great State of Washington.

Senators Hargrove, Angel, Kohl-Welles and Parlette spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

POINT OF ORDER

Senator Conway: “Mr. President, could you lead us in a 12th man chant for the Seahawks for their victory on Sunday?”

REPLY BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

President Pro Tempore: “I would be pleased to lead us in a chant for recognizing the fantastic Seattle Seahawks. So, all at once, GO HAWKS!”

The President Pro Tempore declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8676.

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

MOTION

At 12:52 p.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Monday, February 3, 2014.

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

HUNTER G. GOODMAN, Secretary of the Senate