FIFTY FIRST DAY

 


MORNING SESSION

 

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, March 4, 2014

 

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 with the exception of Senators Keiser and Liias.

The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard consisting of Pages Tevon Lautenbach and Sophia Leis-Altaras, presented the Colors. Chaplain Bill Adams from the Mason County Sherriff Office offered the prayer and accompanied by Mason County Sherriff Casey Salisbury.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Fain, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.

 

MOTION

 

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

 

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

 

March 3, 2014

 

MR. PRESIDENT:

The House has passed: 

SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1574,

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2634,

HOUSE BILL NO. 2790,

and the same are herewith transmitted.

 

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk

 

MOTION

 

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

 

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

 

SB 6581             by Senators Bailey, Kohl-Welles and Rivers

 

AN ACT Relating to nonresident vessel permits and taxation; amending RCW 88.02.620, 82.08.700, and 82.12.700; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

 

MOTION

 

      On motion of Senator Fain, the measure listed on the Introduction and First Reading report was referred to the committee as designated.

 

MOTION

 

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

 

THIRD READING

CONFIRMATION OF GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

 

MOTION

 

      Senator Cleveland moved that Jack Burkman, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9248, be confirmed as a member of the Board of Trustees, Clark Community College District No. 14.

      Senator Cleveland spoke in favor of the motion.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Billig, Senators Keiser and Liias were excused.

 

APPOINTMENT OF JACK BURKMAN

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the confirmation of Jack Burkman, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9248, as a member of the Board of Trustees, Clark Community College District No. 14.

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the confirmation of Jack Burkman, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9248, as a member of the Board of Trustees, Clark Community College District No. 14 and the appointment was confirmed by the following vote:  Yeas, 45; Nays, 2; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

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

      Voting nay: Senators Benton and Honeyford

      Excused: Senators Keiser and Liias

Jack Burkman, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9248, having received the constitutional majority was declared confirmed as a member of the Board of Trustees, Clark Community College District No. 14.

 

MOTION

 

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

 

MOTION

 

Senator Fain moved adoption of the following resolution:

 

SENATE RESOLUTION
8699

By Senators Fain and Rolfes

WHEREAS, The Senate adopted permanent rules for the 2013-2015 biennium under Senate Resolution 8601; and

WHEREAS, The notice requirements set forth in Senate Rule 35 have been satisfied;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That Senate Rule 7 is amended as follows:

 

"Rule 7.  1. Indecorous conduct, boisterous or unbecoming language will not be permitted in the senate at any time.  Food and drink are prohibited within the senate chamber during floor session, except that members may drink water at their floor desks.  The use of cellular or digital telephones is prohibited within the senate chamber during floor session and within a hearing room during a committee hearing.

2. In cases of breach of decorum or propriety, any senator, officer or other person shall be liable to such censure or punishment as the senate may deem proper, and if any senator be called to order for offensive or indecorous language or conduct, the person calling the senator to order shall report the language excepted to which shall be taken down or noted at the secretary's desk.  No member shall be held to answer for any language used upon the floor of the senate if business has intervened before exception to the language was thus taken and noted.

3. If any senator in speaking, or otherwise, transgresses the rules of the senate, the president shall, or any senator may, call that senator to order, and a senator so called to order shall resume the senator's seat and not proceed without leave of the senate, which leave, if granted, shall be upon motion "that the senator be allowed to proceed in order," when, if carried, the senator shall speak to the question under consideration.

4. No senator shall be absent from the senate without leave, except in case of accident or sickness, and if any senator or officer shall be absent the senator's per diem shall not be allowed or paid, and no senator or officer shall obtain leave of absence or be excused from attendance without the consent of a majority of the members present.

5. In the event of a motion or resolution to censure or punish, or any procedural motion thereto involving a senator, that senator shall not vote thereon.  The senator shall be allowed to answer to such motion or resolution.  An election or vote by the senate on a motion to censure or punish a senator shall require the vote of a majority of all senators elected or appointed to the senate.  A vote to expel a member shall require a two-thirds concurrence of all members elected or appointed to the senate.  All votes shall be taken by yeas and nays and the votes shall be entered upon the journal.  (See also Art. 2, Sec. 9, State Constitution.)"

      Senators Fain and Rolfes spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

 

POINT OF INQUIRY

 

Senator Padden:  “Would Senator Rolfes yield to a question? Senator Rolfes, how will we be sure that this is only water that the members are drinking? How will this be enforced?”

 

Senator Rolfes:  “I will leave that in the Lieutenant Governor’s good hands.”

 

REPLY BY THE PRESIDENT

 

President Owen:  “The President will observe whether your eyes are dilated or not.”

 

      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8699.

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

 

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT

 

President Owen: “The President would make a couple of comments relative to this because I have held to a long-time tradition of not allowing drinks on the floor, long before I became Lieutenant Governor. I did so because of your directions to me to enforce decorum, protocol and dignity of this establishment. I did not want to see us fall into a situation where we had Pepsi cups and styrofoam cups, plastic bottles on the desks. So, I believe that the appearance is incredibly important because this institution is to me one of the most important and distinguished bodies in this state. Therefore, the Presidents, interpretation of this rule would be to, and we’ve talked to the Secretary of the Senate., they went out and found these beautiful mugs, that we would ask that you use on your desk. That plastic bottle, Senator Hewitt, water bottles and styrofoam cups will not be, still not be, permitted on the floor, Pepsi cups, Coco Cola cups, etc. The President would appreciate it very much if you would honor that and use just these mugs and then we can maintain, what I believe what is incredibly important to the people of the State of Washington is, the dignity and the appearance of this great institution. Thank you very much for your tolerance.”

 

MOTION

 

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

 

SECOND READING

 

SENATE BILL NO. 6572, by Senator Braun

 

Concerning the expenditure limit for the state universal communications services program.

 

MOTIONS

 

On motion of Senator Braun, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6572 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6572 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.

On motion of Senator Braun, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6572 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senators Braun and McCoy 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. 6572.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6572 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:   Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

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

      Excused: Senators Keiser and Liias

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6572, 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. 6573, by Senators Hargrove and Hill

 

Changing the effective date of modifications to the aged, blind, and disabled and the housing and essential needs programs.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Hargrove, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6573 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senators Hargrove and Hill 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. 6573.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6573 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

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

      Excused: Senators Keiser and Liias

SENATE BILL NO. 6573, 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. 6057, by Senators Brown, Chase, Rivers, King, Angel, Bailey, Becker, Honeyford, Conway, Hatfield, Kline and Roach

 

Concerning tax credits for hiring individuals with developmental disabilities.

 

MOTIONS

 

On motion of Senator Brown, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6057 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6057 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. 6057 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 Substitute Senate Bill No. 6057.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6057 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

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

      Excused: Senator Liias

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6057, 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. 6049, by Senators O'Ban, Angel, Baumgartner, Benton, Brown, Rolfes, Rivers, Bailey, King, Padden, Becker, Honeyford, Roach, Sheldon, Dammeier, Parlette and Conway

 

Providing a business and occupation tax credit for businesses that hire veterans.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator O'Ban, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6049 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6049 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

Senator O'Ban moved that the following striking amendment by Senators O'Ban and Hill be adopted:

0.Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1.  This section is the tax preference performance statement for the tax preference contained in sections 2 and 3 of this act.  This performance statement is only intended to be used for subsequent evaluation of the tax preference.  It is not intended to create a private right of action by any party or be used to determine eligibility for preferential tax treatment.

(1) The legislature categorizes this tax preference as one intended to induce certain designated behavior by taxpayers and create or retain jobs, as indicated in RCW 82.32.808(2) (a) and (c).

(2) It is the legislature's specific public policy objective to provide employment for unemployed veterans.  It is the legislature's intent to provide employers a credit against the business and occupation tax or public utility tax for hiring unemployed veterans which would reduce an employer's tax burden thereby inducing employers to hire and create jobs for unemployed veterans.  Pursuant to chapter 43.136 RCW, the joint legislative audit and review committee must review the business and occupation tax and public utility tax credit established under sections 2 and 3 of this act by December 31, 2021.

(3) If a review finds that the number of unemployed veterans decreased by thirty percent, then the legislature intends for the legislative auditor to recommend extending the expiration date of the tax preference.

(4) In order to obtain the data necessary to perform the review in subsection (3) of this section, the joint legislative audit and review committee should refer to the veteran unemployment rates available from the employment security department and the bureau of labor statistics.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.  A new section is added to chapter 82.04 RCW to read as follows:

(1) A person is allowed a credit against the tax due under this chapter as provided in this section.  The credit equals twenty percent of wages and benefits paid up to a maximum of one thousand five hundred dollars for each qualified employee hired on or after October 1, 2015.

(2) No credit may be claimed under this section until a qualified employee has been employed for at least two consecutive full calendar quarters.

(3) Credits are available on a first-in-time basis.  The department must keep a running total of all credits allowed under this section and section 3 of this act during each fiscal year.  The department may not allow any credits that would cause the total credits allowed under this section and section 3 of this act to exceed one million dollars in any fiscal year.  If all or part of a claim for credit is disallowed under this subsection, the disallowed portion is carried over to the next fiscal year.  However, the carryover into the next fiscal year is only permitted to the extent that the cap for the next fiscal year is not exceeded.  Priority must be given to credits carried over from a previous fiscal year.  The department must provide written notice to any person who has claimed tax credits in excess of the limitation in this subsection.  The notice must indicate the amount of tax due and provide that the tax be paid within thirty days from the date of the notice.  The department may not assess penalties and interest as provided in chapter 82.32 RCW on the amount due in the initial notice if the amount due is paid by the due date specified in the notice, or any extension thereof.

(4) The credit may be used against any tax due under this chapter, and may be carried over until used, except as provided in subsection (10) of this section.  No refunds may be granted for credits under this section.

(5) If an employer discharges a qualified employee for whom the employer has claimed a credit under this section, the employer may not claim a new credit under this section for a period of one year from the date the qualified employee was discharged.  However, this subsection (5) does not apply if the qualified employee was discharged for misconduct, as defined in RCW 50.04.294, connected with his or her work or discharged due to a felony or gross misdemeanor conviction.

      (6) Credits earned under this section may be claimed only on returns filed electronically with the department using the department's online tax filing service or other method of electronic reporting as the department may authorize.  No application is required to claim the credit, but the taxpayer must keep records necessary for the department to determine eligibility under this section including records establishing the person's status as a veteran and status as unemployed when hired by the taxpayer.

(7) No person may claim a credit against taxes due under both chapters 82.04 and 82.16 RCW for the same qualified employee.

(8) No employer may claim a credit under this section for a person whom any employer has previously claimed a credit for under this section.

(9) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

(a)(i) "Qualified employee" means an unemployed veteran who is employed in a permanent full-time position for at least two consecutive full calendar quarters.  For seasonal employers, "qualified employee" also includes the equivalent of a full-time employee in work hours for two consecutive full calendar quarters.

(ii) For purposes of this subsection (9)(a), "full time" means a normal work week of at least thirty-five hours.

(b) "Unemployed" means that the veteran was unemployed as defined in RCW 50.04.310 for at least thirty days immediately preceding the date that the veteran was hired by the person claiming credit under this section for hiring the veteran.

(c) "Veteran" means every person who has received an honorable discharge or received a discharge for medical reasons with an honorable record or is currently serving honorably, and who has served as a member in any branch of the armed forces of the United States, including the national guard and armed forces reserves.

(10) Credits allowed under this section can be earned for tax reporting periods through June 30, 2021.  No credits can be claimed after June 30, 2022.

(11) This section expires July 1, 2022.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3.  A new section is added to chapter 82.16 RCW to read as follows:

(1) A person is allowed a credit against the tax due under this chapter as provided in this section.  The credit equals twenty percent of wages and benefits paid up to a maximum of one thousand five hundred dollars for each qualified employee hired on or after October 1, 2015.

(2) No credit may be claimed under this section until a qualified employee has been employed for at least two consecutive full calendar quarters.

(3) Credits are available on a first-in-time basis.  The department must keep a running total of all credits allowed under this section and section 2 of this act during each fiscal year.  The department may not allow any credits that would cause the total credits allowed under this section and section 2 of this act to exceed one million dollars in any fiscal year.  If all or part of a claim for credit is disallowed under this subsection, the disallowed portion is carried over to the next fiscal year.  However, the carryover into the next fiscal year is only permitted to the extent that the cap for the next fiscal year is not exceeded.  Priority must be given to credits carried over from a previous fiscal year.  The department must provide written notice to any person who has claimed tax credits in excess of the limitation in this subsection.  The notice must indicate the amount of tax due and provide that the tax be paid within thirty days from the date of the notice.  The department may not assess penalties and interest as provided in chapter 82.32 RCW on the amount due in the initial notice if the amount due is paid by the due date specified in the notice, or any extension thereof.

(4) The credit may be used against any tax due under this chapter, and may be carried over until used, except as provided in subsection (10) of this section.  No refunds may be granted for credits under this section.

(5) If an employer discharges a qualified employee for whom the employer has claimed a credit under this section, the employer may not claim a new credit under this section for a period of one year from the date the qualified employee was discharged.  However, this subsection (5) does not apply if the qualified employee was discharged for misconduct, as defined in RCW 50.04.294, connected with his or her work or discharged due to a felony or gross misdemeanor conviction.

(6) Credits earned under this section may be claimed only on returns filed electronically with the department using the department's online tax filing service or other method of electronic reporting as the department may authorize.  No application is required to claim the credit, but the taxpayer must keep records necessary for the department to determine eligibility under this section including records establishing the person's status as a veteran and status as unemployed when hired by the taxpayer.

(7) No person may claim a credit against taxes due under both chapters 82.04 and 82.16 RCW for the same qualified employee.

(8) No employer may claim a credit under this section for a person whom any employer has previously claimed a credit for under this section.

(9) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

(a)(i) "Qualified employee" means an unemployed veteran who is employed in a permanent full-time position for at least two consecutive full calendar quarters.  For seasonal employers, "qualified employee" also includes the equivalent of a full-time employee in work hours for two consecutive full calendar quarters.

(ii) For purposes of this subsection (9)(a), "full time" means a normal work week of at least thirty-five hours.

(b) "Unemployed" means that the veteran was unemployed as defined in RCW 50.04.310 for at least thirty days immediately preceding the date that the veteran was hired by the person claiming credit under this section for hiring the veteran.

(c) "Veteran" means every person who has received an honorable discharge or received a discharge for medical reasons with an honorable record or is currently serving honorably, and who has served as a member in any branch of the armed forces of the United States, including the national guard and armed forces reserves.

(10) Credits allowed under this section can be earned for tax reporting periods through June 30, 2021.  No credits can be claimed after June 30, 2022.

(11) This section expires July 1, 2022.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 4.  This act takes effect October 1, 2015."

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the striking amendment by Senators O'Ban and Hill to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6049.

The motion by Senator O'Ban carried and the striking amendment was adopted by voice vote.

 

MOTION

 

There being no objection, the following title amendment was adopted:

On page 1, beginning on line 2 of the title, after "veterans;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.16 RCW; creating a new section; providing an effective date; and providing expiration dates."

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator O'Ban, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6049 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senator O'Ban 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. 6049.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6049 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:   Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 1; Excused, 0.

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

      Absent: Senator Nelson

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6049, 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 Billig, Senators Eide and Nelson were excused.

 

SECOND READING

 

SENATE BILL NO. 6515, by Senators Brown, Chase, Hewitt and Rivers

 

Creating a pilot program that provides incentives for investments in Washington state job creation and economic development.

 

MOTIONS

 

On motion of Senator Brown, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6515 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6515 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. 6515 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senators Brown, Chase and Kohl-Welles 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. 6515.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6515 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:   Yeas, 45; Nays, 2; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

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

      Voting nay: Senators Frockt and Pedersen

      Excused: Senators Eide and Nelson

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6515, 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. 6215, by Senators Mullet, Ericksen, Ranker, Litzow, Chase and Fain

 

Clarifying and correcting RCW 82.08.962 and 82.12.962 regarding the sales and use tax treatment of machinery and equipment purchases by companies producing pipeline-quality natural gas using landfill gas.

 

MOTIONS

 

On motion of Senator Mullet, Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6215 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6215 and the second substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.

On motion of Senator Mullet, the rules were suspended, Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6215 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senator Mullet spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6215.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6215 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:   Yeas, 43; Nays, 4; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

      Voting yea: Senators Angel, Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Braun, Brown, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Dansel, Darneille, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Hargrove, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Liias, Litzow, McAuliffe, McCoy, Mullet, O'Ban, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Rolfes, Schoesler, Sheldon and Tom

      Voting nay: Senators Hasegawa, Kline, Kohl-Welles and Pedersen

      Excused: Senators Eide and Nelson

SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6215, 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. 6505, by Senators Hargrove, Hill and Braun

 

Delaying the use of existing tax preferences by the marijuana industry to ensure a regulated and safe transition to the controlled and legal marijuana market in Washington.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Hargrove, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6505 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senator Hargrove 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. 6505.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6505 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

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

      Excused: Senators Eide and Nelson

SENATE BILL NO. 6505, 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. 6440, by Senators King, Eide and Kline

 

Imposing motor vehicle fuel taxes on compressed natural and liquefied natural gas used for transportation purposes. Revised for 1st Substitute: Imposing transportation taxes and fees on compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas used for transportation purposes.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator King, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6440 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6440 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

Senator King moved that the following amendment by Senators King and Eide be adopted:

0.Beginning on page 4, line 19, after "(3)" strike all material through "(6)" on page 5, line 3 and insert "The department, in addition to the resulting fee, must charge an additional fee of five dollars as a handling charge for each license issued.
      (4) The vehicle tonnage fee must be prorated so the annual license will correspond with the staggered vehicle licensing system.
      (5) A decal or other identifying device issued upon payment of the annual fee must be displayed as prescribed by the department as authority to purchase this fuel.
      (6) Persons selling or dispensing natural gas or propane may not sell or dispense this fuel for their own use or the use of others into tanks of vehicles powered by this fuel which do not display a valid decal or other identifying device.
      (7) Commercial motor vehicles registered in a foreign jurisdiction under the provisions of the international registration plan are subject to the annual fee.
      (8) Motor vehicles registered in a foreign jurisdiction, except those registered under the international registration plan under chapter 46.87 RCW, are exempt from this section.
      (9)"

Renumber the remaining subsection consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

On page 18, line 37, after "act" insert "and is taxable by the state under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW"

Senator King 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 King and Eide on page 4, line 19 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6440.

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

 

MOTION

 

There being no objection, the following title amendment was adopted:

On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "Relating to" strike "imposing transportation taxes and fees on"

 

MOTION

 

Senator King moved that the following amendment by Senators King and Eide be adopted:

On page 18, line 37, after “act” insert “and is taxable by the state under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW

On page 1, line 1 of the title, after “Relating to” strike “imposing transportation taxes and fees on”

 

WITHDRAWAL OF AMENDMENT

 

On motion of Senator King, the amendment by Senators King and Eide on page 18, line 37 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6440 was withdrawn.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator King, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6440 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senator King spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

POINT OF INQUIRY

 

Senator Hasegawa:  “Would Senator King yield to a question? The fiscal note shows a 7.2 million dollar impact, negative impact, on cash receipts but apparently it’s supposed to be replaced with a B & O tax which that doesn’t show in the fiscal note. Is there a substitute for the 7.2 million being lowered?”

 

Senator King:  “I do not know that but I would know if the bill doesn’t pass there won’t be. This will allow to use a facility that needs to be built and my understanding is that that would more than offset what we’re losing in regards to this 7.2 million.”

 

      Senators Mullet, Liias and Baumgartner spoke in favor of passage of the bill

      Senator Hasegawa spoke against passage of the bill.

 

      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6440.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6440 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:   Yeas, 40; Nays, 7; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

      Voting yea: Senators Angel, Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Braun, Brown, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Darneille, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Hargrove, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kline, Liias, Litzow, McAuliffe, McCoy, Mullet, O'Ban, Parlette, Pearson, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Rolfes, Schoesler, Sheldon and Tom

      Voting nay: Senators Chase, Dansel, Frockt, Hasegawa, Kohl-Welles, Padden and Pedersen

      Excused: Senators Eide and Nelson

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6440, 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. 6157, by Senators Hatfield, Padden, Hobbs, Schoesler, Hewitt and Ericksen

 

Concerning a hazardous substance tax exemption for certain hazardous substances defined under RCW 82.21.020(1)(c) that are used as agricultural crop protection products and warehoused but not otherwise used, manufactured, packaged, or sold in this state.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Hatfield, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6157 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senator Hatfield 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. 6157.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6157 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 29; Nays, 19; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

      Voting yea: Senators Angel, Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Braun, Brown, Conway, Dammeier, Dansel, Ericksen, Hargrove, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, King, Kline, Mullet, O'Ban, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Rivers, Roach, Schoesler, Sheldon and Tom

      Voting nay: Senators Billig, Chase, Cleveland, Darneille, Eide, Fain, Fraser, Frockt, Hasegawa, Hill, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Liias, Litzow, McAuliffe, McCoy, Pedersen, Ranker and Rolfes

      Excused: Senator Nelson

SENATE BILL NO. 6157, 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. 5430, by Senators Hobbs, King, Eide, Honeyford, Schlicher and Cleveland

 

Modifying the distribution and use of aircraft excise taxes.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

Senator Hobbs moved that the following amendment by Senator Hobbs and others be adopted:

0.On page 1, line 9, after "account" strike "in the transportation fund" and insert "((in the transportation fund))"

On page 1, after line 12, insert the following:

"Sec. 2.  RCW 82.42.090 and 1995 c 170 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

All moneys collected by the director from the aircraft fuel excise tax as provided in RCW 82.42.020 shall be transmitted to the state treasurer and shall be credited to the aeronautics account hereby created in the ((transportation fund of the)) state treasury.  Moneys collected from the consumer or user of aircraft fuel from either the use tax imposed by RCW 82.12.020 or the retail sales tax imposed by RCW 82.08.020 shall be transmitted to the state treasurer and credited to the state general fund.

Sec. 3.  RCW 82.42.090 and 2013 c 225 s 305 are each amended to read as follows:

All taxes, interest, and penalties collected under this chapter must be deposited into the aeronautics account hereby created in the state treasury.  All taxes, interest, and penalties collected from the consumer or user of aircraft fuel from either the use tax imposed by RCW 82.12.020 or the retail sales tax imposed by RCW 82.08.020 must be deposited into the state general fund.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 4.  Section 2 of this act expires July 1, 2015.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 5.  Section 3 of this act takes effect July 1, 2015."

Senator Hobbs 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 Hobbs and others on page 1, line 9 to Senate Bill No. 5430.

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

 

MOTION

 

There being no objection, the following title amendment was adopted:

On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "taxes;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 82.48.090, 82.42.090, and 82.42.090; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date."

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Hobbs, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5430 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senators Hobbs and Honeyford 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. 5430.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5430 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 43; Nays, 5; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

      Voting yea: Senators Angel, Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Braun, Brown, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Dansel, Darneille, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Fraser, Hargrove, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Keiser, King, Kline, Liias, Litzow, McAuliffe, Mullet, O'Ban, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Rolfes, Schoesler, Sheldon and Tom

      Voting nay: Senators Billig, Frockt, Kohl-Welles, McCoy and Pedersen

      Excused: Senator Nelson

ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5430, 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 Billig, Senator Frockt was excused.

 

SECOND READING

 

SENATE BILL NO. 6518, by Senator Chase

 

Transferring technology-based economic development programs from innovate Washington to the department of commerce. Revised for 2nd Substitute: Terminating the operations of innovate Washington and transferring property from innovate Washington to Washington State University and the department of commerce.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Chase, Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6518 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6518 and the second substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

Senator Billig moved that the following amendment by Senators Billig and Chase be adopted:

0.On page 12, line 6, after "provided in" insert "section 8 of this act and"

On page 13, after line 29, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 8.  (1) The FAA center of excellence for alternative jet fuels and environment at Washington State University shall convene a sustainable aviation biofuels work group.

(2) The purpose of the work group is to:

(a) Further the development of sustainable aviation fuel as a productive industry in Washington, using as a foundation the regional assessment prepared by the collaborative known as the sustainable aviation fuels northwest;

(b) Facilitate communication and coordination among aviation biofuels stakeholders;

(c) Provide a forum for discussion and problem solving regarding potential and current barriers related to technology development, production, distribution, supply chain development, and commercialization of aviation biofuels; and

(d) Provide recommendations to the legislature on potential legislation that will facilitate the technology development, production, distribution, and commercialization of aviation biofuels.

(3) The FAA center of excellence for alternative jet fuels and environment at Washington State University, in consultation with the legislative members, shall designate work group members that represent sectors involved in sustainable aviation biofuels research, development, production, and utilization.  The work group shall include but not be limited to representatives from the following:

(a) The Washington state senate;

(b) The Washington state house of representatives;

(c) An agriculture advocacy organization;

      (d) An airline operator;

(e) An airplane manufacturer;

(f) An airport operator located in western Washington and an airport operator located in eastern Washington;

(g) Biofuels feedstock producers;

(h) Two biofuels producers;

(i) The department of agriculture;

(j) The department of commerce;

(k) The department of natural resources;

(l) A sustainable energy advocacy organization;

(m) The United States department of defense;

(n) The University of Washington;

(o) Washington State University; and

(p) The Pacific Northwest national laboratory.

(4) The work group shall choose its chair from among its membership.

(5) The work group may not meet more than twice a year.

(6) The work group shall provide an update of its findings and recommendations to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1st of each even year through 2016.

(7) This section expires June 30, 2017."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

Senators Billig and Baumgartner 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 Billig and Chase on page 12, line 6 to Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6518.

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

 

MOTION

 

There being no objection, the following title amendment was adopted:

On page 1, line 6 of the title, after "creating" strike "a new section" and insert "new sections"

On page 1, line 9 of the title, strike "and" and after "date" insert "; and providing an expiration date"

 

MOTION

 

Senator Chase moved that the following amendment by Senators Chase and Billig be adopted:

0.On page 13, line 5, after "University." strike "The department of commerce" and insert "Innovate Washington"

On page 13, line 14, after "that" strike all material through "Washington" and insert "innovate Washington provided services to"

On page 13, beginning on line 16, after "building" strike all material through "section" on line 18

Senator Chase 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 Chase and Billig on page 13, line 5 to Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6518.

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

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Chase, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6518 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senators Chase and Baumgartner spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

      The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6518.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6518 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:   Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

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

      Excused: Senators Frockt and Nelson

ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6518, 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. 6570, by Senators Becker, Keiser, Hargrove, Braun, Hill and Ranker

 

Adjusting timelines relating to the hospital safety net assessment.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Braun, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6570 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6570 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

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

0.On page 1, line 1, of the title, after "timelines", insert "for fiscal year 2014"

Senator Hill 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 Hill and Hargrove on page 1, line 1 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6570.

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

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Braun, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6570 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senator Braun 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. 6570.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6570 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote  Yeas, 42; Nays, 5; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

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

      Voting nay: Senators Baumgartner, Dansel, Ericksen, Holmquist Newbry and Padden

      Excused: Senators Frockt and Nelson

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6570, 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 10:38 a.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

 

The Senate was called to order at 2:17 p.m. by President Owen.

 

MOTION

 

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

 

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

 

March 3, 2014

 

MR. PRESIDENT:

The House has passed: 

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2748,

and the same is herewith transmitted.

 

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk

 

MOTION

 

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

 

THIRD READING

CONFIRMATION OF GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

 

MOTION

 

      Senator McCoy moved that Betty J Cobbs, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9255, be confirmed as a member of the Board of Trustees, Everett Community College District No. 5.

      Senator McCoy spoke in favor of the motion.

 

APPOINTMENT OF BETTY J COBBS

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the confirmation of Betty J Cobbs, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9255, as a member of the Board of Trustees, Everett Community College District No. 5.

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the confirmation of Betty J Cobbs, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9255, as a member of the Board of Trustees, Everett Community College District No. 5 and the appointment was confirmed by the following vote:  Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 1; Excused, 0.

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

      Absent: Senator Kohl-Welles

Betty J Cobbs, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9255, having received the constitutional majority was declared confirmed as a member of the Board of Trustees, Everett Community College District No. 5.

 

THIRD READING

CONFIRMATION OF GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

 

MOTION

 

      Senator Chase moved that Catherine P D'Ambrosio, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9257, be confirmed as a member of the Board of Trustees, Shoreline Community College District No. 7.

      Senator Chase spoke in favor of the motion.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Cleveland, Senator Kohl-Welles was excused.

 

APPOINTMENT OF CATHERINE P D'AMBROSIO

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the confirmation of Catherine P D'Ambrosio, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9257, as a member of the Board of Trustees, Shoreline Community College District No. 7.

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the confirmation of Catherine P D'Ambrosio, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9257, as a member of the Board of Trustees, Shoreline Community College District No. 7 and the appointment was confirmed by the following vote:  Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

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

Catherine P D'Ambrosio, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9257, having received the constitutional majority was declared confirmed as a member of the Board of Trustees, Shoreline Community College District No. 7.

 

MOTION

 

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

 

SECOND READING

 

HOUSE BILL NO. 2119, by Representatives Schmick, Fagan, Haler and Moscoso

 

Designating Palouse falls as the state waterfall.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Roach, the rules were suspended, House Bill No. 2119 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senators Roach, Schoesler, Hasegawa and Baumgartner spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of House Bill No. 2119.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2119 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 46; Nays, 3; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

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

      Voting nay: Senators Mullet, Pearson and Tom

HOUSE BILL NO. 2119, 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

 

HOUSE BILL NO. 2106, by Representatives Hawkins, Bergquist, Condotta, Fitzgibbon, Manweller, Pollet, S. Hunt, Wylie, Haler and Appleton

 

Concerning primaries for county offices.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Roach, the rules were suspended, House Bill No. 2106 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senators Roach, Hasegawa and Parlette spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of House Bill No. 2106.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2106 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 48; Nays, 1; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

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

      Voting nay: Senator Hasegawa

HOUSE BILL NO. 2106, 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

 

HOUSE BILL NO. 2228, by Representatives Smith, Wylie, Seaquist, Ormsby, Haler, Moscoso, Johnson, Ryu and Pollet

 

Providing parity of consumer protection procedures for all students attending licensed private vocational schools.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Bailey, the rules were suspended, House Bill No. 2228 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

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

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of House Bill No. 2228.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2228 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

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

HOUSE BILL NO. 2228, 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

 

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2191, by House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services (originally sponsored by Representatives Scott, Shea, Taylor, Short and Overstreet)

 

Concerning compliance with inspections of child care facilities.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator O'Ban, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2191 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senators O'Ban, Darneille and Padden spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2191.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2191 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

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

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2191, 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

 

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2567, by House Committee on Judiciary (originally sponsored by Representatives Zeiger, Morrell, Rodne and Jinkins)

 

Concerning the approval of minutes from annual meetings of homeowners' associations. Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning the approval of minutes from meetings of homeowners' associations.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Angel, the rules were suspended, Substitute House Bill No. 2567 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senator Angel spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2567.

 

ROLL CALL

 

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2567 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

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

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2567, 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

 

ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2580, by House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Information Technology (originally sponsored by Representatives Tarleton, Haler, Fey, Wylie, Seaquist, Pollet, Ryu and Carlyle)

 

Fostering economic resilience and development in Washington by supporting the maritime industry and other manufacturing sectors.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

Senator Angel moved that the following committee striking amendment by the Committee on Trade & Economic Development be adopted:

0.Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1.  (1) The legislature recognizes the important role of the maritime industry and other manufacturing sectors in creating and sustaining economic opportunities in Washington.  The maritime industry and other manufacturing sectors account for forty percent of the gross domestic product in Washington.  In looking to the state's future, the legislature finds that supporting the maritime industry and other manufacturing sectors is critical to building and sustaining a diverse and resilient economy in Washington.

(2) The maritime industry and other manufacturing sectors are interconnected with the public infrastructure, including ports, roads, railways, energy facilities, and water-sewer facilities.  The protection and expansion of public infrastructure, including through urban planning and disaster recovery planning, is crucial to the success of the maritime industry and other manufacturing sectors.

(3) To that end, the legislature intends to engage in a collaborative process with state agencies, local governments, and private sector leaders to evaluate whether changes in state and local policies are necessary to foster resilience and growth in the maritime industry and other manufacturing sectors.  Through the establishment of the joint select legislative task force, the legislature intends to take action to support and sustain the maritime industry and other manufacturing sectors as the region continues to recover from the national financial crisis and progresses toward a future of increased economic opportunity for all citizens of the state.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.  (1)(a) A joint select legislative task force on the economic resilience of maritime and manufacturing in Washington is established, with members as provided in this subsection.

      (i) The speaker of the house of representatives must appoint three members from each of the two largest caucuses of the house of representatives.

(ii) The president of the senate must appoint three members from each of the two largest caucuses of the senate.

(iii) The governor must appoint one member to represent the department of commerce.

(b) The legislative members of the task force must select cochairs from among the membership, one from the house of representatives and one from the senate.

(2)(a) The task force must develop recommendations that achieve the following objectives:

(i) Identify the maritime and manufacturing sectors of economic significance to the state;

(ii) Identify and assess the critical public infrastructure that supports and sustains the maritime and manufacturing sectors;

(iii) Identify the barriers to maintaining and expanding the maritime and manufacturing sectors;

(iv) Identify and assess the educational resources and support services available to local governments with respect to supporting and sustaining the development of the maritime and manufacturing sectors;

(v) Promote regulatory consistency and certainty in the areas of urban planning, land use permitting, and business development in a manner that encourages the maritime and manufacturing industries in urban areas;

(vi) Encourage cooperation between the public and private sectors to foster economic growth;

(vii) Explore public-private sector collaborations that draw on Washington State University research centers and institutes with expertise on maritime interoperability and critical infrastructure resilience;

(viii) Identify aspects of state policy that have an impact on fostering resilience and growth in the maritime and manufacturing sectors, such as storm water policy and other food fish-related issues; and

(ix) Maximize the opportunities for employment in the maritime industry and other manufacturing sectors in Washington.

 (b) The recommendations of the task force must include a short and long-term action plan for the legislature to support and sustain the maritime industry and other manufacturing sectors in Washington.  The recommendations of the task force may also include specific legislative approaches, such as changes to state law, and nonlegislative approaches, such as action plans for state agencies and local governments.

(3)(a) The task force must consult with local governments and state agencies, which must include, but are not limited to:  The department of commerce, the department of transportation, the office of regulatory assistance, the workforce training and education coordinating board, and associate development organizations.

(b) The legislative cochairs must appoint an advisory committee consisting of maritime and manufacturing business, labor, and other representatives to provide technical information and assistance in completing the objectives of the task force.  Membership on the advisory committee must include, but are not limited to representatives from:  Marine terminal operators, manufacturing, maritime businesses, local industrial councils, local labor trades councils, and chambers of commerce.

(4) The task force must submit to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature a work plan by December 1, 2014, and a report with the task force's final findings and recommendations by November 1, 2015.

(5) Staff support for the task force must be provided by the senate committee services and the house of representatives office of program research.

(6) Legislative members of the task force must be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 44.04.120.  Nonlegislative members, except those representing an employer or organization, are entitled to be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.

(7) The expenses of the task force must be paid jointly by the senate and the house of representatives.  Task force expenditures are subject to approval by the senate facilities and operations committee and the house of representatives executive rules committee, or their successor committees.

(8) This section expires June 1, 2016."

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the committee striking amendment by the Committee on Trade & Economic Development to Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2580.

The motion by Senator Angel carried and the committee striking amendment was adopted by voice vote.

 

MOTION

 

There being no objection, the following title amendment was adopted:

On page 1, line 3 of the title, after "sectors;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "creating new sections; and providing an expiration date."

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Angel, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2580 as amended by the Senate was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senators Angel, Hargrove and Chase spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2580 as amended by the Senate.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2580 as amended by the Senate and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

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

ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2580 as amended by the Senate, 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

 

HOUSE BILL NO. 2100, by Representatives Johnson, Rodne, Pollet, Zeiger, Tarleton, Senn, Habib, Moscoso, Goodman, Bergquist, Fey, Walkinshaw, Riccelli and Freeman

 

Creating Seattle University special license plates.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Pedersen, the rules were suspended, House Bill No. 2100 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senators Pedersen, King and McAuliffe spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of House Bill No. 2100.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2100 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 46; Nays, 3; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

      Voting yea: Senators Angel, Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Braun, Brown, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Dansel, 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, Roach, Rolfes, Sheldon and Tom

      Voting nay: Senators Darneille, Holmquist Newbry and Schoesler

HOUSE BILL NO. 2100, 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

 

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1260, by House Committee on Capital Budget (originally sponsored by Representatives Warnick and Stanford)

 

Concerning public facilities' grants and loans.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

Senator Hatfield moved that the following committee striking amendment by the Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development be adopted:

0.Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"Sec. 1.  RCW 43.160.010 and 2012 c 225 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) The legislature finds that it is the ((public)) policy of the state of Washing­ton to ((direct financial resources toward the fostering of economic development through the stimulation of investment and job opportunities and the retention of sustainable existing employment)) employ state and federal resources to foster economic development to promote private investment and to create or retain job opportunities for the general welfare of the inhabitants of the state.  Reducing unemployment and reducing the time citizens remain jobless ((is)) are important for the economic welfare of the state.

(2) The legislature finds that a valuable means of fostering economic development is the construction of public facilities which contribute to the stability and growth of the state's economic base.  Expenditures made for these purposes as authorized in this chapter are declared to be in the public interest, and constitute a proper use of public funds.  ((A community economic revitalization board is needed which shall aid the development of economic opportunities.  The general objectives of the board should include:
      (a) Strengthening the economies of areas of the state which have experienced or are expected to experience chronically high unemployment rates or below average growth in their economies;
      (b) Encouraging the diversification of the economies of the state and regions within the state in order to provide greater seasonal and cyclical stability of income and employment;
      (c) Encouraging wider access to financial resources for both large and small industrial development projects;
      (d) Encouraging new economic development or expansions to maximize employment;
      (e) Encouraging the retention of viable existing firms and employment;
      (f) Providing incentives for expansion of employment opportunities for groups of state residents that have been less successful relative to other groups in efforts to gain permanent employment; and
      (g) Enhancing job and business growth through facility development and other improvements in innovation partnership zones designated under RCW 43.330.270.
      (2))) (3) The legislature also finds that the state's economic development efforts can be enhanced by, in certain instances, providing funds to improve state highways, county roads, or city streets for industries considering locating or expanding in this state.

(((3))) (4) The legislature finds it desirable to provide a process whereby the need for diverse public works improvements necessitated by planned economic development can be addressed in a timely fashion and with coordination among all responsible governmental entities.

(((4))) (5) The legislature also finds that the state's economic development efforts can be enhanced by, in certain instances, providing funds to assist development of telecommunications infrastructure that supports business development, retention, and expansion in the state.

(((5))) (6) The legislature also finds that the state's economic development efforts can be enhanced by providing funds to improve markets for those recyclable materials representing a large fraction of the waste stream.  The legislature finds that the construction or rehabilitation of public facilities ((which)) that result in private construction of processing or remanufacturing facilities for recyclable materials ((are)) is eligible for consideration from the board.

(((6))) (7) The legislature finds that sharing economic growth statewide is important to the welfare of the state.  The ability of communities to pursue business and job retention, expansion, and development opportunities depends on their capacity to ready necessary economic development project plans, sites, permits, and infrastructure for private investments.  Project-specific planning, predevelopment, and infrastructure are critical ingredients for economic development.  ((It is, therefore, the intent of the legislature to increase the amount of funding available through the community economic revitalization board and to authorize flexibility for available resources in these areas to help fund planning, predevelopment, and construction costs of infrastructure and facilities and sites that foster economic vitality and diversification.))

(8) It is, therefore, the intent of the legislature to create a community economic revitalization board to aid the development of economic opportunities.  The general objectives of the board should include:
      (a) Strengthening the economies of areas of the state which have experienced or are expected to experience chronically high unemployment rates or below average growth in their economies;
      (b) Encouraging the diversification of the economies of the state and regions within the state in order to provide greater stability of income and employment;
      (c) Encouraging greater access to financial resources for both large and small industrial development projects;
      (d) Encouraging new economic development or expansions to maximize employment;
      (e) Encouraging the retention of viable existing firms and promoting employment within these firms;
      (f) Providing incentives for expansion of employment opportunities for groups of state residents that have been less successful relative to other groups in efforts to gain permanent employment; and
      (g) Enhancing job and business growth through facility development and other improvements in innovation partnership zones designated under RCW 43.330.270.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.  A new section is added to chapter 43.160 RCW to read as follows:

The legislature finds that the community economic revitalization board has successfully acted as an economic development infrastructure financier for local governments.  It is, therefore, the intent of the legislature to authorize flexibility for the community economic revitalization board to help fund planning, predevelopment, and construction costs of infrastructure and facilities and sites that foster economic vitality and diversification.

Sec. 3.  RCW 43.160.020 and 2012 c 225 s 3 are each amended to read as follows:

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.

(1) "Board" means the community economic revitalization board.

(2) "Department" means the department of commerce.

(3) "Director" means the director of the department.
      (4) "Local government" or "political subdivision" means any port district, county, city, town, special purpose district, and any other municipal corporations or quasi-municipal corporations in the state providing for public facilities under this chapter.

(((4))) (5) "Planning project" means project-specific environmental, capital facilities, land use, permitting, feasibility, and marketing studies and plans; project design, site planning, and analysis; project debt and revenue impact analysis; and economic development industry cluster analysis.
      (6) "Project" means a project of a local government or a federally recognized Indian tribe for the planning, acquisition, construction, repair, reconstruction, replacement, rehabilitation, or improvement of a public facility.
      (7) "Public facilities" means ((a project of a local government or a federally recognized Indian tribe for the planning, acquisition, construction, repair, reconstruction, replacement, rehabilitation, or improvement of:))  bridges; roads; research, testing, training, and incubation facilities in areas designated as innovation partnership zones under RCW 43.330.270; buildings or structures; domestic and industrial water, earth stabilization, sanitary sewer, storm ((sewer)) water, railroad, electricity, broadband, telecommunications, transportation, natural gas, and port facilities((; all for the purpose of job creation, job retention, or job expansion)).

(((5))) (8) "Rural county" means a county with a population density of fewer than one hundred persons per square mile or a county smaller than two hundred twenty-five square miles, as determined by the office of financial management and published each year by the department for the period July 1st to June 30th.

Sec. 4.  RCW 43.160.030 and 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 s 25 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) The community economic revitalization board is hereby created to exercise the powers granted under this chapter.

(2) The board ((shall)) must consist of one member from each of the two major caucuses of the house of representatives to be appointed by the speaker of the house and one member from each of the two major caucuses of the senate to be appointed by the president of the senate.  The board ((shall)) must also consist of the following members appointed by the director of commerce:  A recognized private or public sector economist; one port district official; one county official; one city official; one representative of a federally recognized Indian tribe; one representative of the public; ((one)) four representatives of small businesses ((each from:  (a) The area west of Puget Sound, (b) the area east of Puget Sound and west of the Cascade range, (c) the area east of the Cascade range and west of the Columbia river, and (d) the area east of the Columbia river; one executive from large businesses each from the area west of the Cascades and the area east of the Cascades)), two from the area east of the Cascade range and two from the area west of the Cascade range; and two executives from large businesses, one from the area east of the Cascade range and one from the area west of the Cascade range.  The appointive members ((shall)) must initially be appointed to terms as follows:  Three members for one-year terms, three members for two-year terms, and three members for three-year terms ((which shall)) that must include the chair.  Thereafter each succeeding term ((shall)) must be for three years.  The chair of the board ((shall)) must be selected by the director of commerce.  The members of the board ((shall)) must elect one of their members to serve as vice((-))chair.  The director of commerce, the director of revenue, the commissioner of employment security, and the secretary of transportation ((shall)) must serve as nonvoting advisory members of the board.

(3) ((Management services, including fiscal and contract services, shall be provided by the department to assist the board in implementing this chapter.
      (4))) Members of the board ((shall)) must be reimbursed for travel expenses as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.

(((5))) (4) If a vacancy occurs by death, resignation, or otherwise of appointive members of the board, the director of commerce ((shall)) must fill the same for the unexpired term.  Members of the board may be removed for malfeasance or misfeasance in office, upon specific written charges by the director of commerce, under chapter 34.05 RCW.

(((6))) (5) A member appointed by the director of commerce may not be absent from more than fifty percent of the regularly scheduled meetings in any one calendar year.  Any member who exceeds this absence limitation is deemed to have withdrawn from the office and may be replaced by the director of commerce.

(((7))) (6) A majority of members currently appointed constitutes a quorum.

Sec. 5.  RCW 43.160.050 and 2008 c 327 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:

The board may:

(1) Adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business.

(2) Adopt an official seal and alter the seal at its pleasure.

(3) Utilize the services of other governmental agencies.

(4) Accept from any federal agency loans or grants for the planning or financing of any project and enter into an agreement with the agency respecting the loans or grants.

(5) Conduct examinations and investigations and take testimony at public hearings of any matter material for its information that will assist in determinations related to the exercise of the board's lawful powers.

(6) Accept any gifts, grants, or loans of funds, property, or financial or other aid in any form from any other source on any terms and conditions which are not in conflict with this chapter.

(7) Enter into agreements or other transactions with and accept grants and the cooperation of any governmental agency in furtherance of this chapter.

(8) Consistent with the guidelines issued by the office of financial management and in consultation with the department, prepare biennial operating and capital budgets and, as needed, update these budgets during the biennium.
      (9) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

 (((9))) (10) Do all acts and things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly granted or implied under this chapter.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 6.  A new section is added to chapter 43.160 RCW to read as follows:

Management services, including fiscal and contract services, must be provided by the department to assist the board in implementing this chapter.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 7.  A new section is added to chapter 43.160 RCW to read as follows:

(1) In order to assist political subdivisions of the state and federally recognized Indian tribes in financing the cost of public facilities, the board:

(a) Must execute contracts or otherwise financially obligate funds from the public facilities construction loan revolving account for projects approved for funding by the board under the following programs:

(i) Committed private sector partner construction;

(ii) Prospective development construction;

(iii) Planning; and

(iv) Any other program authorized by the legislature.

(b) Must provide loans to political subdivisions and federally recognized Indian tribes for the purposes of financing the cost of public facilities.

(i) The board must determine the interest rate that loans bear.  The interest rate may not exceed ten percent per annum.

(ii) The board may provide reasonable terms and conditions for repayment for loans, including partial forgiveness of loan principal and interest payments on projects located in rural communities as defined by the board, or rural counties.  The loans may not exceed twenty years in duration.

(c) May provide grants for purposes designated in this chapter, but only when, and to the extent that, a loan is not reasonably possible, given the limited resources of the political subdivision or the federally recognized Indian tribe and the finding by the board that financial circumstances require grant assistance to enable the project to move forward.  The board must balance the need for grants with the need to sustain the public facilities construction loan revolving account.

(2) No more than twenty-five percent of all financial assistance approved by the board in any biennium may consist of grants to political subdivisions and federally recognized Indian tribes.

(3) Except as authorized to the contrary under subsection (4) of this section, from all funds available to the board for financial assistance in a biennium under this chapter, the board must approve at least seventy-five percent of the first twenty million dollars of funds available and at least fifty percent of any additional funds for financial assistance for projects in rural counties or board defined rural communities.

(4) If at any time during the last six months of a biennium the board finds that the actual and anticipated applications for qualified projects in rural counties or board defined rural communities are clearly insufficient to use up the allocations under subsection (3) of this section, the board must estimate the amount of the insufficiency and during the remainder of the biennium may use that amount of the allocation for financial assistance to projects not located in rural counties or board defined rural communities.

(5) The board may elect to reserve up to one million dollars of its biennial appropriation to use as state match for federal grant awards.  The purpose and use of the federal funds must be consistent with the board's purpose of financing economic development infrastructure.  Reserved board funds must be matched, at a minimum, dollar for dollar by federal funds.  If the set aside funds are not fully utilized for federal grant match by the 18th month of the biennium, the board may use those funds for other eligible projects as stated in this chapter.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 8.  A new section is added to chapter 43.160 RCW to read as follows:

The board must:

(1) Establish and maintain collaborative relations with governmental, private, and other financing organizations, advocate groups, and other stakeholders associated with state economic development activities and policies;

      (2) Provide information and advice to the governor and legislature on matters related to economic development; and

(3) At the direction of the governor, provide information and advocacy at the national level on matters related to economic development financing.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 9.  A new section is added to chapter 43.160 RCW to read as follows:

(1) The board must prioritize awards for committed private sector partner construction and prospective development construction projects by considering at a minimum the following criteria:

(a) The number of jobs created by the expected business creation or expansion and the average wage of those expected jobs.  In evaluating proposals for their job creation potential, the board may adjust the job estimates in applications based on the board's judgment of the credibility of the job estimates;

(b) The need for job creation based on the unemployment rate of the county or counties in which the project is located.  In evaluating the average wages of the jobs created, the board must compare those wages to median wages of private sector jobs in the county or counties surrounding the project location.  When evaluating the jobs created by the project, the board may consider the area labor supply and readily available skill sets of the labor pool in the county or counties surrounding the project location;

(c) How the expected business creation or expansion fits within the region's preferred economic growth strategy as indicated by the efforts of nearby innovation partnership zones, industry clusters, future export prospects, or local government equivalent if available;

(d) The speed with which the project can begin construction; and

(e) The extent that the project leverages nonstate funds, and achieves overall the greatest benefit in job creation at good wages for the amount of money provided.

(2) The board may not provide financial assistance:

(a) For a project the primary purpose of which is to facilitate or promote a retail shopping development or expansion;

(b) For any project for which evidence exists that would result in a development or expansion that would displace jobs in any other community in the state;

 (c) For a project the primary purpose of which is to facilitate or promote gambling; or

(d) For a project located outside the jurisdiction of the applicant political subdivision or federally recognized Indian tribe.

Sec. 10.  RCW 43.160.076 and 2011 c 180 s 301 are each amended to read as follows:

(((1) Except as authorized to the contrary under subsection (2) of this section, from all funds available to the board for financial assistance in a biennium under this chapter, the board shall approve at least seventy-five percent of the first twenty million dollars of funds available and at least fifty percent of any additional funds for financial assistance for projects in rural counties.
      (2) If at any time during the last six months of a biennium the board finds that the actual and anticipated applications for qualified projects in rural counties are clearly insufficient to use up the allocations under subsection (1) of this section, then the board shall estimate the amount of the insufficiency and during the remainder of the biennium may use that amount of the allocation for financial assistance to projects not located in rural counties.
      (3))) The board ((shall)) must solicit qualifying projects to plan, design, and construct public facilities needed to attract new industrial and commercial activities in areas impacted by the closure or potential closure of large coal-fired electric generation facilities, which for the purposes of this section means a facility that emitted more than one million tons of greenhouse gases in any calendar year prior to 2008.  The projects should be consistent with any applicable plans for major industrial activity on lands formerly used or designated for surface coal mining and supporting uses under RCW 36.70A.368.  When the board receives timely and eligible project applications from a political subdivision of the state for financial assistance for such projects, the board from available funds ((shall)) must give priority consideration to such projects.

Sec. 11.  RCW 43.160.080 and 2010 1st sp.s. c 36 s 6011 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) There ((shall)) must be a fund in the state treasury known as the public facilities construction loan revolving account, which ((shall)) consists of all moneys collected under this chapter and any moneys appropriated to it by law.  Disbursements from the revolving account ((shall)) must be on authorization of the board.  In order to maintain an effective expenditure and revenue control, the public facilities construction loan revolving account ((shall be)) is subject in all respects to chapter 43.88 RCW.  During the 2009-2011 biennium, sums in the public facilities construction loan revolving account may be used for community economic revitalization board export assistance grants and loans in section 1018, chapter 36, Laws of 2010 1st sp. sess. and for matching funds for the federal energy regional innovation cluster in section 1017, chapter 36, Laws of 2010 1st sp. sess.

(2) The moneys in the public facilities construction loan revolving account must be used solely to fulfill commitments arising from financial assistance authorized in this chapter.  The total outstanding amount, which the board must dispense at any time pursuant to this section, may not exceed the moneys available from the account.
      (3) Repayments of loans made from the public facilities construction loan revolving account under the contracts for public facilities construction loans must be paid into the public facilities construction loan revolving account.

Sec. 12.  RCW 43.160.900 and 2008 c 327 s 9 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) The community economic revitalization board ((shall)) must conduct biennial outcome-based evaluations of the financial assistance provided under this chapter.  The evaluations ((shall)) must include information on the number of applications for community economic revitalization board assistance; the number and types of projects approved; the grant or loan amount awarded each project; the projected number of jobs created or retained by each project; the actual number and cost of jobs created or retained by each project; the wages and health benefits associated with the jobs; the amount of state funds and total capital invested in projects; the number and types of businesses assisted by funded projects; the location of funded projects; the transportation infrastructure available for completed projects; the local match and local participation obtained; the number of delinquent loans; and the number of project terminations.  The evaluations may also include additional performance measures and recommendations for programmatic changes.

(2)(a) By September 1st of each even-numbered year, the board ((shall)) must forward its draft evaluation to the Washington state economic development commission for review and comment((, as required in section 10 of this act)).  The board ((shall)) must provide any additional information as may be requested by the commission for the purpose of its review.

(b) Any written comments or recommendations provided by the commission as a result of its review ((shall)) must be included in the board's completed evaluation.  The evaluation must be presented to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature by December 31st of each even-numbered year.  ((The initial evaluation must be submitted by December 31, 2010.))

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 13.  The following acts or parts of acts are each repealed:

(1) RCW 43.160.060 (Loans and grants to political subdivisions and federally recognized Indian tribes for public facilities authorized‑-Application‑-Requirements for financial assistance) and 2012 c 196 s 10, 2008 c 327 s 5, 2007 c 231 s 3, & 2004 c 252 s 3;

(2) RCW 43.160.070 (Conditions) and 2008 c 327 s 6, 1999 c 164 s 104, 1998 c 321 s 27, 1997 c 235 s 721, 1996 c 51 s 6, 1990 1st ex.s. c 16 s 802, 1983 1st ex.s. c 60 s 4, & 1982 1st ex.s. c 40 s 7; and

(3) RCW 43.160.078 (Board to familiarize government officials and public with chapter provisions) and 1985 c 446 s 5."

      Senators Hatfield and Honeyford spoke in favor of adoption of the committee striking amendment.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the committee striking amendment by the Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development to Substitute House Bill No. 1260.

The motion by Senator Hatfield carried and the committee striking amendment was adopted by voice vote.

 

MOTION

 

There being no objection, the following title amendment was adopted:

On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "loans;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 43.160.010, 43.160.020, 43.160.030, 43.160.050, 43.160.076, 43.160.080, and 43.160.900; adding new sections to chapter 43.160 RCW; and repealing RCW 43.160.060, 43.160.070, and 43.160.078."

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Hatfield, the rules were suspended, Substitute House Bill No. 1260 as amended by the Senate was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senator Hatfield spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1260 as amended by the Senate.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1260 as amended by the Senate and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 48; Nays, 1; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

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

      Voting nay: Senator Liias

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1260 as amended by the Senate, 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

 

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2309, by House Committee on Finance (originally sponsored by Representatives Condotta, Shea, Overstreet and Taylor)

 

Providing fairness and flexibility in the payment of property taxes.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Roach, the rules were suspended, Substitute House Bill No. 2309 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senators Roach, Hasegawa, Dansel and Baumgartner spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2309.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2309 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 44; Nays, 5; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

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

      Voting nay: Senators Chase, Fraser, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford and Liias

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2309, 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

 

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2363, by House Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs (originally sponsored by Representatives Muri, Seaquist, Zeiger, Morrell, Freeman, Christian, Kochmar, Dahlquist and Appleton)

 

Concerning home and community-based services programs for dependents of military service members.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

Senator Becker moved that the following committee striking amendment by the Committee on Health Care be adopted:

0.Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1.  A new section is added to chapter 74.04 RCW to read as follows:

(1) As used in this section:

(a) "Dependent" means a spouse, birth child, adopted child, or stepchild of a military service member.

(b) "Legal resident" means a person who maintains Washington as his or her principal establishment, home of record, or permanent home and to where, whenever absent due to military obligation, he or she intends to return.

(c) "Military service" means service in the armed forces, armed forces reserves, or membership in the Washington national guard.

(d) "Military service member," for the purposes of this section, is expanded to mean a person who is currently in military service or who has separated from military service in the previous eighteen months either through retirement or military separation.

(2) A dependent, who is a legal resident of the state, having previously been determined to be eligible for developmental disability services through the department, shall retain eligibility as long as he or she remains a legal resident of the state regardless of having left the state due to the military service member's military assignment outside the state.  If the state eligibility requirements change, the dependent shall retain eligibility until a reeligibility determination is made.

(3) Upon assessment determination, the department shall direct that services be provided consistent with Title 71A RCW and appropriate rules if the dependent furnishes:

(a) A copy of the military service member's DD-214 or other equivalent discharge paperwork; and

      (b) Proof of the military service member's legal residence in the state, as provided under RCW 46.16A.140.

(4) For dependents who received developmental disability services and who left the state due to the military service member's military assignment outside the state, upon the dependent's return to the state and when a request for services is made, the department must:

(a) Determine eligibility for services which may include request for waiver services;

(b) Provide notification for the service eligibility determination which includes notification for denial of services; and

(c) Provide due process through the appeals processes established by the department.

(5) To continue eligibility under subsection (2) of this section, the dependent is required to inform the department of his or her current address and provide updates as requested by the department.

(6) The secretary shall request a waiver from the appropriate federal agency if it is necessary to implement the provisions of this section.

(7) The department may adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of this section."

      Senator Becker spoke in favor of adoption of the committee striking amendment.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the committee striking amendment by the Committee on Health Care to Substitute House Bill No. 2363.

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

 

MOTION

 

There being no objection, the following title amendment was adopted:

On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "members;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "and adding a new section to chapter 7404 RCW."

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Becker, the rules were suspended, Substitute House Bill No. 2363 as amended by the Senate was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

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

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2363 as amended by the Senate.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2363 as amended by the Senate and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

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

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2363 as amended by the Senate, 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

 

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2057, by House Committee on Public Safety (originally sponsored by Representatives Hayes, Hurst, Klippert, Holy, Van De Wege and Hope)

 

Modifying arrest without warrant provisions.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Padden, the rules were suspended, Substitute House Bill No. 2057 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senators Padden and Kline spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2057.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2057 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 48; Nays, 1; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

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

      Voting nay: Senator Hasegawa

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2057, 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

 

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2680, by House Committee on Government Accountability & Oversight (originally sponsored by Representatives Springer, Haler, Goodman and Freeman)

 

Establishing a caterer's license to sell spirits, beer, and wine.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Holmquist Newbry, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2680 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senator Holmquist Newbry spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Billig, Senator Kline was excused.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2680.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2680 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 44; Nays, 4; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

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

      Voting nay: Senators Darneille, Hargrove, Holmquist Newbry and Pearson

      Excused: Senator Kline

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2680, 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

 

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1417, by House Committee on Local Government (originally sponsored by Representatives Manweller, Fagan and Warnick)

 

Regarding irrigation district administration.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Hatfield, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1417 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senators Hatfield and Honeyford spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1417.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1417 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 47; Nays, 1; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

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

      Voting nay: Senator Liias

      Excused: Senator Kline

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1417, 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

 

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2544, by House Committee on Health Care & Wellness (originally sponsored by Representatives Riccelli, Holy, Bergquist, Ormsby, Manweller, Christian, Green, Pettigrew and Kretz)

 

Concerning newborn screening.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Becker, the rules were suspended, Substitute House Bill No. 2544 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senator Becker spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2544.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2544 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

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

      Excused: Senator Kline

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2544, 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

 

HOUSE BILL NO. 2130, by Representatives MacEwen, Orwall, Morrell, Seaquist, Haler, Appleton, Ross, Stanford, Green, Van De Wege, Ormsby and Freeman

 

Concerning the veterans innovations program.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

Senator Roach moved that the following committee striking amendment by the Committee on Governmental Operations be adopted:

0.Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"Sec. 1.  RCW 43.60A.160 and 2006 c 343 s 3 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) There is created in the department a veterans innovations program((, which consists of the defenders' fund and the competitive grant program)).  The purpose of the veterans innovations program is to provide crisis and emergency relief and education, training, and employment assistance to veterans and their families in their communities.

(2) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for the specific purposes provided in this section, the department must:
      (a) Establish a process to make veterans and those still serving in the national guard or armed forces reserve aware of the veterans innovations program;
      (b) Develop partnerships to assist veterans, national guard, or reservists in completing the veterans innovations program application; and
      (c) Provide funding to support eligible veterans, national guard members, or armed forces reserves for:
      (i) Crisis and emergency relief; and
      (ii) Education, training, and employment assistance.

Sec. 2.  RCW 43.60A.175 and 2011 c 60 s 37 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) The department may receive gifts, grants, or endowments from public or private sources that are made from time to time, in trust or otherwise, for the use and benefit of the purposes of the ((defenders' fund and the competitive grant)) veterans innovations program and spend gifts, grants, or endowments or income from the public or private sources according to their terms, unless the receipt of the gifts, grants, or endowments violates RCW 42.17A.560.

(2) The department may adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as necessary to carry out the purposes of RCW 43.60A.160 through 43.60A.185.

(3) The department may perform all acts and functions as necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly granted or implied under chapter 343, Laws of 2006.

Sec. 3.  RCW 43.60A.185 and 2010 1st sp.s. c 37 s 924 are each amended to read as follows:

The veterans innovations program account is created in the state treasury.  Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation.  Expenditures from the account may be used only for purposes of the veterans innovations program.  ((During the 2009-2011 fiscal biennium, the funds may be used for contracting for veterans' claims assistance services.))

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 4.  The following acts or parts of acts are each repealed:

(1) RCW 43.60A.165 (Defenders' fund‑-Eligibility for assistance) and 2007 c 522 s 952 & 2006 c 343 s 4;

(2) RCW 43.60A.170 (Competitive grant program) and 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 s 115 & 2006 c 343 s 5;

(3) RCW 43.131.405 (Veterans innovations program‑-Termination) and 2006 c 343 s 10; and

(4) RCW 43.131.406 (Veterans innovations program‑-Repeal) and 2010 1st sp.s. c 37 s 925, 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 s 116, & 2006 c 343 s 11."

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the committee striking amendment by the Committee on Governmental Operations to House Bill No. 2130.

The motion by Senator Roach carried and the committee striking amendment was adopted by voice vote.

 

MOTION

 

There being no objection, the following title amendment was adopted:

On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "program;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 43.60A.160, 43.60A.175, and 43.60A.185; and repealing RCW 43.60A.165, 43.60A.170, 43.131.405, and 43.131.406."

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Roach, the rules were suspended, House Bill No. 2130 as amended by the Senate was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senators Roach, Conway and Sheldon spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of House Bill No. 2130 as amended by the Senate.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2130 as amended by the Senate and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

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

HOUSE BILL NO. 2130 as amended by the Senate, 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. 6001, by Senators Eide and King

 

Making 2013-2015 supplemental transportation appropriations.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Eide, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6001 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6001 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading and read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

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

0.On page 33, after line 11, insert the following:

"(10) As a condition of eligibility to receive grant funds under this section, a regional transit authority must:

(a) Consider the potential impacts of that facility on parking availability for residents nearby;

(b) Provide appropriate parking impact mitigation for residents, as determined by the authority in collaboration with the local government of the area in which the parking impacts occur.  Parking impact mitigation may include, but is not limited to, subsidizing zoned residential parking permits in the vicinity of the facility; and

(c) Pay for the cost of the parking permits in the vicinity of the facility, if a local government implements zoned residential parking permits as a direct result of the parking impacts of the facility."

Senators Hasegawa, Kline, Conway, Sheldon, Dansel and Benton spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

Senators Liias, King, Eide and Mullet spoke against adoption of the amendment.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Hasegawa on page 33, after line 11 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6001.

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

 

MOTION

 

Senator Pedersen moved that the following amendment by Senator Pedersen and others be adopted:

0.On page 40, line 15, strike "$1,313,555,000", and insert "$1,287,502,000"

      On page 40, line 28, strike "$880,111,000", and insert "$733,003,000"

On page 40, line 33, strike "$3,572,584,000", and insert "$3,399,423,000"

On page 41, beginning on line 17, strike all material through "applied" on line 21

On page 44, line 26, strike "$165,175,000", and insert "$139,122,000"

On page 44, line 29, strike "$880,110,000", and insert "$733,003,000"

On page 44, line  34, strike "$354,411,000", and insert "$374,039,000"

On page 45, beginning on line 10, strike all material through "5" on line 22, and insert "require that cost overruns for the project be borne by the property owners in the Medina area that benefit from the replacement of the existing SR 520 Floating Bridge"

On page 48, beginning on line 22, strike all material through "applied" on line 26

 

MOTION

 

Senator Baumgartner moved that the following amendment by Senator Baumgartner to the amendment be adopted:

0.On page 1, line 24 of the amendment, after "by" insert the following:

"the City of Seattle and"

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

Senator Baumgartner spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment to the amendment.

 

PARLIMENTARY INQUIRY

 

Senator Frockt:  “Is this a tertiary amendment to the amendment to the striking amendment?”

 

REPLY BY THE PRESIDENT

 

President Owen:  “No it is not. There is no striking amendment. It was a substitute bill. It’s a senate bill, not a House bill. So it’s a substitute bill so there is an amendment to the substitute and then an amendment to the amendment.”

 

POINT OF ORDER

 

Senator Frockt: “Therefore, I assume the amendment is in order?”

 

RULING BY THE PRESIDENT

 

President Owen:  “Yes, the amendment to Senator Pederson’s amendment is in order.”

 

Senator Pedersen spoke against adoption of the amendment to the amendment.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Baumgartner on page 1, line 24 to the amendment to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6001.

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

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Pedersen and others on page 40, line 15 as amended to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6001.

 

Senator Pedersen spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

Senator King spoke against adoption of the amendment.

 

POINT OF INQUIRY

 

Senator Liias:  “Would Senator Pedersen yield to a question? Thank you Senator Pedersen. In the amendment it now reads that, if I can read from the amendment Mr. President? Properties in the City of Seattle and Medina area that benefit will pay for the cost over runs. This seems like a vague term that would be difficult to enforce. Could you help me understand what is the ‘City of Seattle’ and ‘Medina area’ and how would we enforce this provision?”

 

Senator Pedersen:  “Well thank you Senator Liias for the question. I think that the Attorney General has already weighed in on this question and has found that the amendment is vague and unenforceable, that this language is vague and unenforceable. Personally I think the Medina area would probably include Hunt’s Point, Clyde Hill, Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue, maybe it stretches to Mercer Island. Medina is an important place. Thank you.”

 

The motion by Senator Pedersen carried and the amendment as amended was adopted by a rising vote.

 

MOTION

 

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

0.On page 40, line 17, strike "$69,478,000" and insert "$230,487,000"

On page 40, line 19, strike "$516,181,000" and insert "$617,581,000"

On page 40, line 33, strike "$3,572,584,000" and insert "$3,834,984,000"

On page 41, beginning on line 25, strike all material through "(400506A)." on line 26 and insert "((However, no additional federal funds may be allocated to the I-5/Columbia River Crossing project (400506A).))"

On page 42, after line 2, insert the following:
      "(7) $161,000,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation and $101,400,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation is provided solely for constructing the preferred alternative replacement bridge with light rail, as specified in the record of decision by the federal highway administration and the federal transit administration on December 7, 2011, that best improves safety, travel reliability, freight mobility, and bridge structural stability and relieves congestion on Interstate 5 between Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington.  The legislature assumes that this project will cost no more than $3,413,000,000 as provided in RCW 47.56.890, and that toll revenue, federal funds, and equal contributions from the states of Washington and Oregon will fund this project."

Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

On page 48, beginning on line 30, strike all material through "(400506A)." on line 31 and insert "((However, no additional federal funds may be allocated to the I-5/Columbia River Crossing project (400506A).))"

On page 64, line 31, after "act.", strike all material through "(400506A)." on line 32 and insert "((However, this section does not apply to the I-5/Columbia River Crossing project (400506A).))"

Senators Cleveland, Nelson, Fraser, Mullet and Eide spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.

Senators Benton, King, Rivers and Ericksen spoke against adoption of the amendment.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Cleveland on page 40, line 17 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6001.

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

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Fain, further consideration of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6001 was deferred and the bill held its place on the second reading calendar.

 

SECOND READING

 

SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2163, by House Committee on Public Safety (originally sponsored by Representatives Harris, Haler and Morrell)

 

Establishing dextromethorphan provisions.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

Senator Becker moved that the following committee striking amendment by the Committee on Health Care be adopted:

0.Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1.  The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

(1) "Common carrier" means any person who holds himself or herself out to the general public as a provider for hire of the transportation by water, land, or air of merchandise, whether or not the person actually operates the vessel, vehicle, or aircraft by which the transportation is provided, between a port or place and a port or place in the United States.

(2) "Finished drug product" means a drug legally marketed under the federal food, drug, and cosmetic act, 21 U.S.C. 321 et seq., that is in finished dosage form.

(3) "Proof of age" means any document issued by a governmental agency that contains a description or photograph of the person and gives the person's date of birth, including a passport, military identification card, or driver's license.

(4) "Unfinished dextromethorphan" means dextromethorphan in any form, compound, mixture, or preparation that is not a drug in finished dosage form.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.  (1) A person making a retail sale of a finished drug product containing any quantity of dextromethorphan must require and obtain proof of age from the purchaser before completing the sale, unless from the purchaser's outward appearance the person making the sale would reasonably presume the purchaser to be twenty-five years of age or older.

(2) It is unlawful for any:

(a) Commercial entity to knowingly or willfully sell or trade a finished drug product containing any quantity of dextromethorphan to a person less than eighteen years of age; or

(b) Person who is less than eighteen years of age to purchase a finished drug product containing any quantity of dextromethorphan;

(3) Subsection (2)(a) and (b) of this section do not apply if an individual under eighteen years of age:

(a) Supplies proof at the time of sale that such individual is actively enrolled in the military and presents a valid military identification card; or

(b) Supplies proof of emancipation.

(4)(a) Any manufacturer, distributor, or retailer whose employee or representative, during the course of the employee's or representative's employment or association with that manufacturer, distributor, or retailer sells or trades dextromethorphan in violation of subsection (2)(a) of this section must be given a written warning by a law enforcement agency for the first offense.  For any subsequent offense, the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer is guilty of a class 1 civil infraction as provided in RCW 7.80.120, except for any manufacturer, distributor, or retailer who demonstrates a good faith effort to comply with the requirements of this chapter.

(b) Any employee or representative of a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer who, during the course of the employee's or representative's employment or association with that manufacturer, distributor, or retailer sells or trades dextromethorphan in violation of subsection (2)(a) of this section must be given a written warning by a law enforcement agency for the first offense.  For any subsequent offense, the employee or representative is guilty of a class 1 civil infraction as provided in RCW 7.80.120.

(c) Any person who purchases dextromethorphan in violation of subsection (2)(b) of this section must be given a written warning by a law enforcement agency for the first offense.  For any subsequent offense, the person is guilty of a class 1 civil infraction as provided in RCW 7.80.120.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3.  The trade association representing manufacturers of dextromethorphan shall supply to the pharmacy quality assurance commission and requesting licensed retailers an initial list of products containing dextromethorphan that its members market.  This list shall be updated on an annual basis.  The trade association representing manufacturers of dextromethorphan shall make other reasonable efforts to communicate the requirements of this act.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 4.  (1) Nothing in this chapter is construed to impose any compliance requirement on a retail entity other than manually obtaining and verifying proof of age as a condition of sale, including placement of products in a specific place within a store, other restrictions on consumers' direct access to finished drug products, or the maintenance of transaction records.

(2) The provisions of this chapter do not apply to medication containing dextromethorphan that is sold pursuant to a valid prescription.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 5.  This chapter preempts any ordinance regulating the sale, distribution, receipt, or possession of dextromethorphan enacted by a county, city, town, or other political subdivision of this state, and dextromethorphan is not subject to further regulation by such subdivisions.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 6.  Sections 1 through 5 of this act constitute a new chapter in Title 69 RCW.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 7.  This act takes effect July 1, 2015."

      Senators Becker and Pedersen spoke in favor of adoption of the committee striking amendment.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the committee striking amendment by the Committee on Health Care to Second Substitute House Bill No. 2163.

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

 

MOTION

 

There being no objection, the following title amendment was adopted:

On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "detromethorphan;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "adding a new chapter to Title 69 RCW; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date."

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Becker, the rules were suspended, Second Substitute House Bill No. 2163 as amended by the Senate was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

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

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Second Substitute House Bill No. 2163 as amended by the Senate.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Second Substitute House Bill No. 2163 as amended by the Senate and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

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

SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2163 as amended by the Senate, 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

 

HOUSE BILL NO. 2674, by Representatives Warnick and Sawyer

 

Concerning the processing of quick titles by subagents.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator King, the rules were suspended, House Bill No. 2674 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senators King and Liias spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of House Bill No. 2674.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2674 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

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

HOUSE BILL NO. 2674, 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

 

HOUSE BILL NO. 2296, by Representatives Pike, Harris, Blake, Vick, Taylor, Overstreet, Farrell, S. Hunt and Pollet

 

Addressing duplicate signatures on petitions in cities, towns, and code cities.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

Senator Roach moved that the following committee striking amendment by the Committee on Governmental Operations be adopted:

0.Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1.  (1) The legislature finds that in Filo Foods, LLC v. City of SeaTac, No. 70758-2-I (Wash. Ct. Apps. Div. I, Feb. 10, 2014), the Washington court of appeals ruled that RCW 35A.01.040(7), requiring local certifying officers to strike all signatures of any person signing an optional municipal code city initiative petition two or more times, was unconstitutional.  The court held that the statute unduly burdened the first amendment rights of voters who expressed a view on a political matter by signing an initiative petition.

(2) The legislature intends to require local officers certifying city and town petitions to count one valid signature of a duplicate signer.  This will ensure that a person inadvertently signing a city or town petition more than once will not be penalized for doing so.

Sec. 2.  RCW 35.21.005 and 2008 c 196 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

Wherever in this title petitions are required to be signed and filed, the following rules shall govern the sufficiency thereof:

(1) A petition may include any page or group of pages containing an identical text or prayer intended by the circulators, signers or sponsors to be presented and considered as one petition and containing the following essential elements when applicable, except that the elements referred to in (d) and (e) of this subsection are essential for petitions referring or initiating legislative matters to the voters, but are directory as to other petitions:

(a) The text or prayer of the petition which shall be a concise statement of the action or relief sought by petitioners and shall include a reference to the applicable state statute or city ordinance, if any;

(b) If the petition initiates or refers an ordinance, a true copy thereof;

(c) If the petition seeks the annexation, incorporation, withdrawal, or reduction of an area for any purpose, an accurate legal description of the area proposed for such action and if practical, a map of the area;

(d) Numbered lines for signatures with space provided beside each signature for the name and address of the signer and the date of signing;

(e) The warning statement prescribed in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) Petitions shall be printed or typed on single sheets of white paper of good quality and each sheet of petition paper having a space thereon for signatures shall contain the text or prayer of the petition and the following warning:

 

WARNING

 

Every person who signs this petition with any other than his or her true name, or who knowingly signs more than one of these petitions, or signs a petition seeking an election when he or she is not a legal voter, or signs a petition when he or she is otherwise not qualified to sign, or who makes herein any false statement, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Each signature shall be executed in ink or indelible pencil and shall be followed by the name and address of the signer and the date of signing.

 

(3) The term "signer" means any person who signs his or her own name to the petition.

(4) To be sufficient a petition must contain valid signatures of qualified registered voters or property owners, as the case may be, in the number required by the applicable statute or ordinance.  Within three working days after the filing of a petition, the officer with whom the petition is filed shall transmit the petition to the county auditor for petitions signed by registered voters, or to the county assessor for petitions signed by property owners for determination of sufficiency.  The officer or officers whose duty it is to determine the sufficiency of the petition shall proceed to make such a determination with reasonable promptness and shall file with the officer receiving the petition for filing a certificate stating the date upon which such determination was begun, which date shall be referred to as the terminal date.  Additional pages of one or more signatures may be added to the petition by filing the same with the appropriate filing officer prior to such terminal date.  Any signer of a filed petition may withdraw his or her signature by a written request for withdrawal filed with the receiving officer prior to such terminal date.  Such written request shall so sufficiently describe the petition as to make identification of the person and the petition certain.  The name of any person seeking to withdraw shall be signed exactly the same as contained on the petition and, after the filing of such request for withdrawal, prior to the terminal date, the signature of any person seeking such withdrawal shall be deemed withdrawn.

(5) Petitions containing the required number of signatures shall be accepted as prima facie valid until their invalidity has been proved.

(6) A variation on petitions between the signatures on the petition and that on the voter's permanent registration caused by the substitution of initials instead of the first or middle names, or both, shall not invalidate the signature on the petition if the surname and handwriting are the same.

(7) ((Signatures, including the original, of any person who has signed a petition two or more times shall be stricken.)) If a person signs a petition more than once, all but the first valid signature must be rejected.

(8) Signatures followed by a date of signing which is more than six months prior to the date of filing of the petition shall be stricken.

(9) When petitions are required to be signed by the owners of property, the determination shall be made by the county assessor.  Where validation of signatures to the petition is required, the following shall apply:

(a) The signature of a record owner, as determined by the records of the county auditor, shall be sufficient without the signature of his or her spouse;

(b) In the case of mortgaged property, the signature of the mortgagor shall be sufficient, without the signature of his or her spouse;

(c) In the case of property purchased on contract, the signature of the contract purchaser, as shown by the records of the county auditor, shall be deemed sufficient, without the signature of his or her spouse;

(d) Any officer of a corporation owning land within the area involved who is duly authorized to execute deeds or encumbrances on behalf of the corporation, may sign on behalf of such corporation, and shall attach to the petition a certified excerpt from the bylaws of such corporation showing such authority;

(e) When the petition seeks annexation, any officer of a corporation owning land within the area involved, who is duly authorized to execute deeds or encumbrances on behalf of the corporation, may sign under oath on behalf of such corporation.  If an officer signs the petition, he or she must attach an affidavit stating that he or she is duly authorized to sign the petition on behalf of such corporation;

(f) When property stands in the name of a deceased person or any person for whom a guardian has been appointed, the signature of the executor, administrator, or guardian, as the case may be, shall be equivalent to the signature of the owner of the property; and

(g) When a parcel of property is owned by multiple owners, the signature of an owner designated by the multiple owners is sufficient.

(10) The officer or officers responsible for determining the sufficiency of the petition shall do so in writing and transmit the written certificate to the officer with whom the petition was originally filed.

Sec. 3.  RCW 35A.01.040 and 2008 c 196 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:

Wherever in this title petitions are required to be signed and filed, the following rules shall govern the sufficiency thereof:

(1) A petition may include any page or group of pages containing an identical text or prayer intended by the circulators, signers or sponsors to be presented and considered as one petition and containing the following essential elements when applicable, except that the elements referred to in (d) and (e) of this subsection are essential for petitions referring or initiating legislative matters to the voters, but are directory as to other petitions:

(a) The text or prayer of the petition which shall be a concise statement of the action or relief sought by petitioners and shall include a reference to the applicable state statute or city ordinance, if any;

(b) If the petition initiates or refers an ordinance, a true copy thereof;

(c) If the petition seeks the annexation, incorporation, withdrawal, or reduction of an area for any purpose, an accurate legal description of the area proposed for such action and if practical, a map of the area;

(d) Numbered lines for signatures with space provided beside each signature for the name and address of the signer and the date of signing;

(e) The warning statement prescribed in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) Petitions shall be printed or typed on single sheets of white paper of good quality and each sheet of petition paper having a space thereon for signatures shall contain the text or prayer of the petition and the following warning:

 

WARNING

 

Every person who signs this petition with any other than his or her true name, or who knowingly signs more than one of these petitions, or signs a petition seeking an election when he or she is not a legal voter, or signs a petition when he or she is otherwise not qualified to sign, or who makes herein any false statement, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Each signature shall be executed in ink or indelible pencil and shall be followed by the name and address of the signer and the date of signing.

 

(3) The term "signer" means any person who signs his or her own name to the petition.

(4) To be sufficient a petition must contain valid signatures of qualified registered voters or property owners, as the case may be, in the number required by the applicable statute or ordinance.  Within three working days after the filing of a petition, the officer with whom the petition is filed shall transmit the petition to the county auditor for petitions signed by registered voters, or to the county assessor for petitions signed by property owners for determination of sufficiency.  The officer or officers whose duty it is to determine the sufficiency of the petition shall proceed to make such a determination with reasonable promptness and shall file with the officer receiving the petition for filing a certificate stating the date upon which such determination was begun, which date shall be referred to as the terminal date.  Additional pages of one or more signatures may be added to the petition by filing the same with the appropriate filing officer prior to such terminal date.  Any signer of a filed petition may withdraw his or her signature by a written request for withdrawal filed with the receiving officer prior to such terminal date.  Such written request shall so sufficiently describe the petition as to make identification of the person and the petition certain.  The name of any person seeking to withdraw shall be signed exactly the same as contained on the petition and, after the filing of such request for withdrawal, prior to the terminal date, the signature of any person seeking such withdrawal shall be deemed withdrawn.

(5) Petitions containing the required number of signatures shall be accepted as prima facie valid until their invalidity has been proved.

(6) A variation on petitions between the signatures on the petition and that on the voter's permanent registration caused by the substitution of initials instead of the first or middle names, or both, shall not invalidate the signature on the petition if the surname and handwriting are the same.

(7) ((Signatures, including the original, of any person who has signed a petition two or more times shall be stricken.)) If a person signs a petition more than once, all but the first valid signature must be rejected.

(8) Signatures followed by a date of signing which is more than six months prior to the date of filing of the petition shall be stricken.

(9) When petitions are required to be signed by the owners of property, the determination shall be made by the county assessor.  Where validation of signatures to the petition is required, the following shall apply:

(a) The signature of a record owner, as determined by the records of the county auditor, shall be sufficient without the signature of his or her spouse;

(b) In the case of mortgaged property, the signature of the mortgagor shall be sufficient, without the signature of his or her spouse;

(c) In the case of property purchased on contract, the signature of the contract purchaser, as shown by the records of the county auditor, shall be deemed sufficient, without the signature of his or her spouse;

(d) Any officer of a corporation owning land within the area involved who is duly authorized to execute deeds or encumbrances on behalf of the corporation, may sign on behalf of such corporation, and shall attach to the petition a certified excerpt from the bylaws of such corporation showing such authority;

(e) When the petition seeks annexation, any officer of a corporation owning land within the area involved, who is duly authorized to execute deeds or encumbrances on behalf of the corporation, may sign under oath on behalf of such corporation.  If an officer signs the petition, he or she must attach an affidavit stating that he or she is duly authorized to sign the petition on behalf of such corporation;

(f) When property stands in the name of a deceased person or any person for whom a guardian has been appointed, the signature of the executor, administrator, or guardian, as the case may be, shall be equivalent to the signature of the owner of the property; and

(g) When a parcel of property is owned by multiple owners, the signature of an owner designated by the multiple owners is sufficient.

(10) The officer or officers responsible for determining the sufficiency of the petition shall do so in writing and transmit the written certificate to the officer with whom the petition was originally filed."

      Senator Roach spoke in favor of adoption of the committee striking amendment.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the committee striking amendment by the Committee on Governmental Operations to House Bill No. 2296.

The motion by Senator Roach carried and the committee striking amendment was adopted by voice vote.

 

MOTION

 

There being no objection, the following title amendment was adopted:

On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "cities;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 35.21.005 and 35A.01.040; and creating a new section."

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Roach, the rules were suspended, House Bill No. 2296 as amended by the Senate was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senators Roach and Hasegawa spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of House Bill No. 2296 as amended by the Senate.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2296 as amended by the Senate and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

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

HOUSE BILL NO. 2296 as amended by the Senate, 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

 

HOUSE BILL NO. 2276, by Representatives Robinson, Lytton, Magendanz, Santos, Fagan, Liias, Reykdal and Ryu

 

Concerning the operation by educational service districts of educational programs for residents of residential schools.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

Senator Litzow moved that the following committee striking amendment by the Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education be adopted:

0.Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1.  A new section is added to chapter 28A.190 RCW to read as follows:

(1) For the purposes of this chapter, the term "school district" includes any educational service district that has entered into an agreement to provide a program of education for residential school residents or detention facility residents on behalf of the school district as a cooperative service program pursuant to RCW 28A.310.180.

(2) The provisions of RCW 13.04.145 apply throughout this chapter.

Sec. 2.  RCW 28A.190.010 and 1996 c 84 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

A program of education shall be provided for by the department of social and health services and the several school districts of the state for common school age persons who have been admitted to facilities staffed and maintained or contracted pursuant to RCW 13.40.320 by the department of social and health services for the education and treatment of juveniles who have been diverted or who have been found to have committed a juvenile offense.  The division of duties, authority, and liabilities of the department of social and health services and the several school districts of the state respecting the educational programs shall be the same in all respects as set forth in ((RCW 28A.190.030 through 28A.190.060)) this chapter respecting programs of education for state residential school residents.  For the purposes of this section, the term "residential school" or "schools" as used in ((RCW 28A.190.030 through 28A.190.060)) this chapter shall be construed to mean a facility staffed and maintained by the department of social and health services or a program established under RCW 13.40.320, for the education and treatment of juvenile offenders on probation or parole.  Nothing in this section shall prohibit a school district from utilizing the services of an educational service district subject to RCW 28A.310.180.

Sec. 3.  RCW 28A.190.020 and 1990 c 33 s 171 are each amended to read as follows:

The term "residential school" as used in this chapter and RCW ((28A.190.020 through 28A.190.060,)) 72.01.200, 72.05.010, and 72.05.130((, each as now or hereafter amended, shall)) means Green Hill school, Maple Lane school, Naselle Youth Camp, Cedar Creek Youth Camp, Mission Creek Youth Camp, Echo Glen, Lakeland Village, Rainier school, Yakima Valley school, Interlake school, Fircrest school, Francis Haddon Morgan Center, the Child Study and Treatment Center and Secondary School of Western State Hospital, and such other schools, camps, and centers as are now or hereafter established by the department of social and health services for the diagnosis, confinement and rehabilitation of juveniles committed by the courts or for the care and treatment of persons who are exceptional in their needs by reason of mental and/or physical deficiency:  PROVIDED, That the term shall not include the state schools for the deaf and blind or adult correctional institutions.

Sec. 4.  RCW 28A.190.060 and 1990 c 33 s 175 are each amended to read as follows:

The department of social and health services shall provide written notice on or before April 15th of each school year to the superintendent of each school district conducting a program of education pursuant to ((RCW 28A.190.030 through 28A.190.050)) this chapter of any foreseeable residential school closure, reduction in the number of residents, or any other cause for a reduction in the school district's staff for the next school year.  In the event the department of social and health services fails to provide notice as prescribed by this section, the department shall be liable and responsible for the payment of the salary and employment related costs for the next school year of each school district employee whose contract the school district would have nonrenewed but for the failure of the department to provide notice.

Sec. 5.  RCW 13.04.145 and 1990 c 33 s 551 are each amended to read as follows:

A program of education shall be provided for by the several counties and school districts of the state for common school age persons confined in each of the detention facilities staffed and maintained by the several counties of the state under this chapter and chapters 13.16 and 13.20 RCW.  The division of duties, authority, and liabilities of the several counties and school districts of the state respecting the educational programs is the same in all respects as set forth in chapter 28A.190 RCW ((28A.190.030 through 28A.190.060)) respecting programs of education for state residential school residents.  For the purposes of this section, the terms "department of social and health services," "residential school" or "schools," and "superintendent or chief administrator of a residential school" as used in chapter 28A.190 RCW ((28A.190.030 through 28A.190.060)) shall be respectively construed to mean "the several counties of the state," "detention facilities," and "the administrator of juvenile court detention services."  Nothing in this section shall prohibit a school district from utilizing the services of an educational service district subject to RCW 28A.310.180."

      Senator Litzow spoke in favor of adoption of the committee striking amendment.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the committee striking amendment by the Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education to House Bill No. 2276.

The motion by Senator Litzow carried and the committee striking amendment was adopted by voice vote.

 

MOTION

 

There being no objection, the following title amendment was adopted:

On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "schools;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 28A.190.010, 28A.190.020, 28A.190.060, and 13.04.145; and adding a new section to chapter 28A.190 RCW."

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Litzow, the rules were suspended, House Bill No. 2276 as amended by the Senate was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senators Litzow and McAuliffe spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of House Bill No. 2276 as amended by the Senate.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2276 as amended by the Senate and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

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

HOUSE BILL NO. 2276 as amended by the Senate, 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

 

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2262, by House Committee on Environment (originally sponsored by Representatives Short, Fagan and Magendanz)

 

Concerning the use of science to support significant agency actions.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Ericksen, the rules were suspended, Substitute House Bill No. 2262 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senators Ericksen, McCoy and Dansel spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2262.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2262 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

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

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2262, 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.

 

PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

 

Senator Dansel:  “Thank you Mr. President. I would ask for your indulgence and forgiveness and those of the members of this body by referring to the other chamber. I apologize.”

 

SECOND READING

 

HOUSE BILL NO. 2547, by Representatives Ormsby, Manweller, Riccelli, Warnick and Parker

 

Providing for the creation of a less than countywide port district within a county containing no port districts.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Holmquist Newbry, the rules were suspended, House Bill No. 2547 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senators Holmquist Newbry and Hasegawa spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of House Bill No. 2547.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 2547 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 48; Nays, 1; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

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

      Voting nay: Senator Padden

HOUSE BILL NO. 2547, 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

 

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1634, by House Committee on Finance (originally sponsored by Representatives Warnick and Manweller)

 

Including the value of solar, biomass, and geothermal facilities in the property tax levy limit calculation.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Hill, the rules were suspended, Substitute House Bill No. 1634 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senator Hill spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1634.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1634 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

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

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1634, 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

 

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2261, by House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources (originally sponsored by Representatives Short, Fagan and Magendanz)

 

Concerning the use of science to support significant agency actions.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Pearson, the rules were suspended, Substitute House Bill No. 2261 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senators Pearson and Liias spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2261.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2261 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

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

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2261, 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

 

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2448, by House Committee on Business & Financial Services (originally sponsored by Representatives Fey, Orcutt and Ryu)

 

Transferring the insurance and financial responsibility program.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Hobbs, the rules were suspended, Substitute House Bill No. 2448 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senator Hobbs spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2448.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2448 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

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

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2448, 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

 

ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 2733, by Representatives Haler and Magendanz

 

Designating certain hydroelectric generation from a generation facility located in irrigation canals and certain pipes as an eligible renewable resource under chapter 19.285 RCW.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Ericksen, the rules were suspended, Engrossed House Bill No. 2733 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senator Ericksen spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Engrossed House Bill No. 2733.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed House Bill No. 2733 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:   Yeas, 39; Nays, 10; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

      Voting yea: Senators Angel, Bailey, Baumgartner, Becker, Benton, Billig, Braun, Brown, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Dammeier, Dansel, Darneille, Eide, Ericksen, Fain, Hargrove, Hasegawa, Hatfield, Hewitt, Hill, Hobbs, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, King, Kline, Mullet, O'Ban, Padden, Parlette, Pearson, Ranker, Rivers, Roach, Rolfes, Schoesler, Sheldon and Tom

      Voting nay: Senators Fraser, Frockt, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Liias, Litzow, McAuliffe, McCoy, Nelson and Pedersen

ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 2733, 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

 

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1292, by House Committee on Public Safety (originally sponsored by Representatives Orwall, Goodman, Roberts, Appleton, Green, Hope, Kochmar, Moscoso, Jinkins, Upthegrove and Ryu)

 

Vacating prostitution convictions.

 

The measure was read the second time.

 

MOTION

 

Senator Padden moved that the following committee striking amendment by the Committee on Law & Justice be adopted:

0.Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"Sec. 1.  RCW 9.96.060 and 2012 c 183 s 5 and 2012 c 142 s 2 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:

(1) Every person convicted of a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offense who has completed all of the terms of the sentence for the misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offense may apply to the sentencing court for a vacation of the applicant's record of conviction for the offense.  If the court finds the applicant meets the tests prescribed in subsection (2) of this section, the court may in its discretion vacate the record of conviction by:  (a)(i) Permitting the applicant to withdraw the applicant's plea of guilty and to enter a plea of not guilty; or (ii) if the applicant has been convicted after a plea of not guilty, the court setting aside the verdict of guilty; and (b) the court dismissing the information, indictment, complaint, or citation against the applicant and vacating the judgment and sentence.

(2) An applicant may not have the record of conviction for a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offense vacated if any one of the following is present:

(a) There are any criminal charges against the applicant pending in any court of this state or another state, or in any federal court;

(b) The offense was a violent offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 or an attempt to commit a violent offense;

(c) The offense was a violation of RCW 46.61.502 (driving while under the influence), 46.61.504 (actual physical control while under the influence), 9.91.020 (operating a railroad, etc. while intoxicated), or the offense is considered a "prior offense" under RCW 46.61.5055 and the applicant has had a subsequent alcohol or drug violation within ten years of the date of arrest for the prior offense;

 (d) The offense was any misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor violation, including attempt, of chapter 9.68 RCW (obscenity and pornography), chapter 9.68A RCW (sexual exploitation of children), or chapter 9A.44 RCW (sex offenses);

(e) The applicant was convicted of a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offense as defined in RCW 10.99.020, or the court determines after a review of the court file that the offense was committed by one family member or household member against another, or the court, after considering the damage to person or property that resulted in the conviction, any prior convictions for crimes defined in RCW 10.99.020, or for comparable offenses in another state or in federal court, and the totality of the records under review by the court regarding the conviction being considered for vacation, determines that the offense involved domestic violence, and any one of the following factors exist:

(i) The applicant has not provided written notification of the vacation petition to the prosecuting attorney's office that prosecuted the offense for which vacation is sought, or has not provided that notification to the court;

(ii) The applicant has previously had a conviction for domestic violence.  For purposes of this subsection, however, if the current application is for more than one conviction that arose out of a single incident, none of those convictions counts as a previous conviction;

(iii) The applicant has signed an affidavit under penalty of perjury affirming that the applicant has not previously had a conviction for a domestic violence offense, and a criminal history check reveals that the applicant has had such a conviction; or

(iv) Less than five years have elapsed since the person completed the terms of the original conditions of the sentence, including any financial obligations and successful completion of any treatment ordered as a condition of sentencing;

(f) For any offense other than those described in (e) of this subsection, less than three years have passed since the person completed the terms of the sentence, including any financial obligations;

(g) The offender has been convicted of a new crime in this state, another state, or federal court since the date of conviction;

 (h) The applicant has ever had the record of another conviction vacated; or

(i) The applicant is currently restrained, or has been restrained within five years prior to the vacation application, by a domestic violence protection order, a no-contact order, an antiharassment order, or a civil restraining order which restrains one party from contacting the other party.

(3) Subject to section 2 of this act, every person convicted of prostitution under RCW 9A.88.030 who committed the offense as a result of being a victim of trafficking, RCW 9A.40.100, promoting prostitution in the first degree, RCW 9A.88.070, promoting commercial sexual abuse of a minor, RCW 9.68A.101, or trafficking in persons under the trafficking victims protection act of 2000, 22 U.S.C. Sec. 7101 et seq. may apply to the sentencing court for vacation of the applicant's record of conviction for the prostitution offense.  An applicant may not have the record of conviction for prostitution vacated if any one of the following is present:

(a) There are any criminal charges against the applicant pending in any court of this state or another state, or in any federal court, for any crime other than prostitution; or

(b) The offender has been convicted of another crime, except prostitution, in this state, another state, or federal court since the date of conviction((; or
      (c) The applicant has ever had the record of another prostitution conviction vacated)).

(4) Once the court vacates a record of conviction under subsection (1) of this section, the person shall be released from all penalties and disabilities resulting from the offense and the fact that the person has been convicted of the offense shall not be included in the person's criminal history for purposes of determining a sentence in any subsequent conviction.  For all purposes, including responding to questions on employment or housing applications, a person whose conviction has been vacated under subsection (1) of this section may state that he or she has never been convicted of that crime.  Nothing in this section affects or prevents the use of an offender's prior conviction in a later criminal prosecution.

(5) All costs incurred by the court and probation services shall be paid by the person making the motion to vacate the record unless a determination is made pursuant to chapter 10.101 RCW that the person making the motion is indigent, at the time the motion is brought.

(6) The clerk of the court in which the vacation order is entered shall immediately transmit the order vacating the conviction to the Washington state patrol identification section and to the local police agency, if any, which holds criminal history information for the person who is the subject of the conviction.  The Washington state patrol and any such local police agency shall immediately update their records to reflect the vacation of the conviction, and shall transmit the order vacating the conviction to the federal bureau of investigation.  A conviction that has been vacated under this section may not be disseminated or disclosed by the state patrol or local law enforcement agency to any person, except other criminal justice enforcement agencies.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.  A new section is added to chapter 9.96 RCW to read as follows:

(1) In order to vacate a record of conviction for a prostitution offense pursuant to RCW 9.96.060(3) as a result of being a victim of trafficking, RCW 9A.40.100, the applicant must prove each of the following elements by a preponderance of the evidence:

(a)(i) The applicant was recruited, harbored, transported, provided, obtained, bought, purchased, or received by another person;

(ii) The person who committed any of the acts in (a)(i) of this subsection against the applicant acted knowingly or in reckless disregard for the fact that force, fraud, or coercion would be used to cause the applicant to engage in a sexually explicit act or commercial sex act; and

(iii) The applicant's conviction record for prostitution resulted from such acts; or

(b)(i) The applicant was recruited, harbored, transported, provided, obtained, bought, purchased, or received by another person;

(ii) The person who committed any of the acts in (b)(i) of this subsection against the applicant acted knowingly or in reckless disregard for the fact that the applicant had not attained the age of eighteen and would be caused to engage in a sexually explicit act or commercial sex act; and

 (iii) The applicant's record of conviction for prostitution resulted from such acts.

(2) In order to vacate a record of conviction for a prostitution offense pursuant to RCW 9.96.060(3) as a result of being a victim of promoting prostitution in the first degree, RCW 9A.88.070, the applicant must prove each of the following elements by a preponderance of the evidence:

(a)(i) The applicant was compelled by threat or force to engage in prostitution;

(ii) The person who compelled the applicant acted knowingly; and

(iii) The applicant's conviction record for prostitution resulted from the compulsion; or

(b)(i) The applicant has a mental incapacity or developmental disability that renders the applicant incapable of consent;

(ii) The applicant was compelled to engage in prostitution;

(iii) The person who compelled the applicant acted knowingly; and

(iv) The applicant's record of conviction for prostitution resulted from the compulsion.

(3) In order to vacate a record of conviction for a prostitution offense pursuant to RCW 9.96.060(3) as a result of being a victim of promoting commercial sexual abuse of a minor, RCW 9.68A.101, the applicant must prove each of the following elements by a preponderance of the evidence:

(a)(i) The applicant had not attained the age of eighteen at the time of the prostitution offense;

(ii) A person advanced commercial sexual abuse or a sexually explicit act of the applicant at the time he or she had not attained the age of eighteen;

(iii) The person committing the acts in (a)(ii) of this subsection acted knowingly; and

(iv) The applicant's record of conviction for prostitution resulted from any of the acts in (a)(ii) of this subsection.

(b) For purposes of this subsection (3), a person:

(i) "Advanced commercial sexual abuse" of the applicant if, acting other than as a minor receiving compensation for personally rendered sexual conduct or as a person engaged in commercial sexual abuse of a minor, he or she causes or aids a person to commit or engage in commercial sexual abuse of a minor, procures or solicits customers for commercial sexual abuse of a minor, provides persons or premises for the purposes of engaging in commercial sexual abuse of a minor, operates or assists in the operation of a house or enterprise for the purposes of engaging in commercial sexual abuse of a minor, or engages in any other conduct designed to institute, aid, cause, assist, or facilitate an act or enterprise of commercial sexual abuse of a minor;

(ii) "Advanced a sexually explicit act" of the applicant if he or she causes or aids a sexually explicit act of a minor, procures or solicits customers for a sexually explicit act of a minor, provides persons or premises for the purposes of a sexually explicit act of a minor, or engages in any other conduct designed to institute, aid, cause, assist, or facilitate a sexually explicit act of a minor.

(4) In order to vacate a record of conviction for a prostitution offense pursuant to RCW 9.96.060(3) as a result of being a victim of trafficking in persons under the trafficking victims protection act of 2000, 22 U.S.C. Sec. 7101 et seq., the applicant must prove each of the following elements by a preponderance of the evidence:

(a) The applicant was induced by force, fraud, or coercion to engage in a commercial sex act and the record of conviction for prostitution resulted from the inducement; or

(b) The applicant was induced to engage in a commercial sex act prior to reaching the age of eighteen and the record of conviction for prostitution resulted from the inducement."

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the committee striking amendment by the Committee on Law & Justice to Substitute House Bill No. 1292.

The motion by Senator Padden carried and the committee striking amendment was adopted by voice vote.

 

MOTION

 

There being no objection, the following title amendment was adopted:

On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "convictions;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "reenacting and amending RCW 9.96.060; and adding a new section to chapter 9.96 RCW."

 

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Padden, the rules were suspended, Substitute House Bill No. 1292 as amended by the Senate was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senator Padden spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1292 as amended by the Senate.

 

ROLL CALL

 

      The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1292 as amended by the Senate and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 49; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

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

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1292 as amended by the Senate, 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 5:57 p.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 8:31 p.m. by President Owen.

 

The Senate resumed consideration of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6001 which had been deferred earlier in the day.

 

MOTION

 

Senator Baumgartner moved that the following amendment by Senator Baumgartner and others be adopted:

0.On page 43, line 11, after "(8)" insert "(a)"

On page 43, after line 17, insert the following:
      "(b) Any delays that result in cost overruns that exceed the total project cost for the SR 99/Alaskan Way Viaduct - Replacement project (809936Z) as listed in LEAP Transportation Document 2014-1 as developed February 24, 2014, that cannot be recovered from the contractors must be paid for by the responsible parties as listed in RCW 47.01.402 (6)(b)."

 

WITHDRAWAL OF AMENDMENT

 

On motion of Senator Baumgartner, the amendment by Senator Baumgartner and others on page 43, line 11 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6001 was withdrawn.

 

MOTION

 

Senator Fain, having voted on the prevailing side, moved the rules be suspended and that the vote by which the amendment by Senator Pedersen and others on page 40, line 15 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6001 was adopted by the Senate be immediately reconsidered.

 

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the motion by Senator Fain that the rules be suspended and the senate immediately reconsider the vote by which the amendment by Senator Pedersen and others on page 40, line 15 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6001 was adopted.

 

The motion by Senator Fain carried and the vote by which the amendment by Senator Pedersen and others was adopted was immediately reconsidered by voice vote.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senator Pedersen and others on page 40, line 15 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6001 on immediate reconsideration.

The motion by Senator Pedersen did not carry and the amendment was not adopted by a voice vote.

 

MOTION

 

Senator O'Ban moved that the following amendment by Senator O'Ban be adopted:

0.On page 66, after line 9, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 602   A new section is added to 2013 c 306 (uncodified) to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

(1) For the 2013-15 fiscal biennium, the department of transportation shall submit a report to the transportation committees of the legislature detailing engineering errors on highway construction projects resulting in project cost increases in excess of five hundred thousand dollars.  The department must submit an initial report of an engineering error within thirty days of the engineering error occurring.  A full report must be submitted within ninety days of the engineering error occurring.

(2) The department's full report must include an assessment and review of:

(a) How the engineering error happened;

(b) The department of the employee or employees responsible for the engineering error, without disclosing the name of the employee or employees;

(c) What corrective action was taken;

(d) The estimated total cost of the engineering error and how the department plans to mitigate that cost;

(e) Whether the cost of the engineering error will impact the overall project financial plan; and

(f) What action the secretary has recommended to avoid similar engineering errors in the future.  If the legislature finds that the actions taken by the secretary were inadequate, the legislature may take additional action to correct the problem.

(3) Within ninety days of the effective date of this section, a report must be submitted on engineering errors that have occurred on projects that are currently under construction and not yet operationally complete."

Senators O'Ban and Eide 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 O'Ban on page 66, after line 9 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6001.

The motion by Senator O'Ban carried and the amendment was adopted by voice vote.

 

MOTION

 

There being no objection, the following title amendment was adopted:

On page 1, at the beginning of line 6 of the title, strike “adding a new section”, and insert “adding new sections”

 

MOTION

 

Senator Benton moved that the following amendment by Senator Benton and others be adopted:

0.On page 66, after line 9, insert the following:

"MISCELLANEOUS 2013-2015 FISCAL BIENNIUM

Sec. 701.  RCW 90.03.525 and 2005 c 319 s 140 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) The rate charged by a local government utility to the department of transportation with respect to state highway right‑of‑way or any section of state highway right‑of‑way for the construction, operation, and maintenance of storm water control facilities under chapters 35.67, 35.92, 36.89, 36.94, 57.08, and 86.15 RCW, shall be thirty percent of the rate for comparable real property, except as otherwise provided in this section.  The rate charged to the department with respect to state highway right‑of‑way or any section of state highway right‑of‑way within a local government utility's jurisdiction shall not, however, exceed the rate charged for comparable city street or county road right‑of‑way within the same jurisdiction.  The legislature finds that the aforesaid rates are presumptively fair and equitable because of the traditional and continuing expenditures of the department of transportation for the construction, operation, and maintenance of storm water control facilities designed to control surface water or storm water runoff from state highway rights‑of‑way.

(2) Charges paid under subsection (1) of this section by the department of transportation must be used solely for storm water control facilities that directly reduce ((state highway)) runoff impacts or implementation of best management practices that will reduce the need for such facilities.  By January 1st of each year, beginning with calendar year 1997, the local government utility, in coordination with the department, shall develop a plan for the expenditure of the charges for that calendar year.  The plan must be consistent with the objectives identified in RCW 90.78.010.  In addition, beginning with the submittal for 1998, the utility shall provide a progress report on the use of charges assessed for the prior year.  No charges may be paid until the plan and report have been submitted to the department.))
      (3) The utility imposing the charge and the department of transportation may, however, agree to either higher or lower rates with respect to the construction, operation, or maintenance of any specific storm water control facilities ((based upon the annual plan prescribed in subsection (2) of this section)).  If, after mediation, the local government utility and the department of transportation cannot agree upon the proper rate, either may commence an action in the superior court for the county in which the state highway right‑of‑way is located to establish the proper rate.  The court in establishing the proper rate shall take into account the extent and adequacy of storm water control facilities constructed by the department and the actual benefits to the sections of state highway rights‑of‑way from storm water control facilities constructed, operated, and maintained by the local government utility.  Control of surface water runoff and storm water runoff from state highway rights‑of‑way shall be deemed an actual benefit to the state highway rights‑of‑way.  The rate for sections of state highway right‑of‑way as determined by the court shall be set forth in terms of the percentage of the rate for comparable real property, but shall in no event exceed the rate charged for comparable city street or county road right‑of‑way within the same jurisdiction.

(4) The legislature finds that the federal clean water act (national pollutant discharge elimination system, 40 C.F.R. parts 122- 124), the state water pollution control act, chapter 90.48 RCW, and the highway runoff program under chapter 90.71 RCW, mandate the treatment and control of storm water runoff from state highway rights‑of‑way owned by the department of transportation.  Appropriations made by the legislature to the department of transportation for the construction, operation, and maintenance of storm water control facilities are intended to address applicable federal and state mandates related to storm water control and treatment.  This section is not intended to limit opportunities for sharing the costs of storm water improvements between cities, counties, and the state."

On page 66, after line 10, insert the following:

"NEW SECTIONSec. 801.  Section 701 of this act expires June 30, 2015."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

Senators Benton and Ranker 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 Benton and others on page 66, after line 4 to Substitute Senate Bill No. 6001.

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

 

MOTION

 

There being no objection, the following title amendments were adopted:

On page 1, at the beginning of line 2 of the title, insert "amending RCW 90.03.525;"

On page 1, beginning on line 8 of the title, insert "providing an expiration date;"

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

MOTION

 

On motion of Senator Eide, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6001 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

      Senators Eide and King 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. 6001.

 

ROLL CALL

 

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6001 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:  Yeas, 44; Nays, 5; Absent, 0; Excused, 0.

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

      Voting nay: Senators Angel, Dansel, Kline, McAuliffe and Padden

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6001, 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 8:41 p.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2014.

 

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

 

HUNTER G. GOODMAN, Secretary of the Senate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





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2580-S2

Other Action......................................................................... 13

Second Reading................................................................... 12

Third Reading Final Passage............................................... 13

2634-S

Messages................................................................................ 1

2674

Second Reading................................................................... 24

Third Reading Final Passage............................................... 24

2680-S

Second Reading................................................................... 19

Third Reading Final Passage............................................... 19

2733

Second Reading................................................................... 29

Third Reading Final Passage............................................... 29

2748-S

Messages.............................................................................. 10

2790

Messages................................................................................ 1

5430

Second Reading..................................................................... 7

Third Reading Final Passage................................................. 8

6001

Second Reading................................................................... 21

6001-S

Other Action......................................................................... 32

Second Reading....................................................... 21, 22, 32

Third Reading Final Passage............................................... 33

6049

Second Reading..................................................................... 3

6049-S

Other Action........................................................................... 5

Second Reading..................................................................... 3

Third Reading Final Passage................................................. 5

6057

Second Reading..................................................................... 3

6057-S

Second Reading..................................................................... 3

Third Reading Final Passage................................................. 3

6157

Second Reading..................................................................... 7

Third Reading Final Passage................................................. 7

6215

Second Reading..................................................................... 5

6215-S2

Second Reading..................................................................... 6

Third Reading Final Passage................................................. 6

6440

Second Reading..................................................................... 6

6440-S

Other Action........................................................................... 7

Second Reading................................................................. 6, 7

Third Reading Final Passage................................................. 7

6505

Second Reading..................................................................... 6

Third Reading Final Passage................................................. 6

6515

Second Reading..................................................................... 5

6515-S

Second Reading..................................................................... 5

Third Reading Final Passage................................................. 5

6518

Second Reading..................................................................... 8

6518-S2

Second Reading................................................................. 8, 9

Third Reading Final Passage................................................. 9

6570

Second Reading..................................................................... 9

6570-S

Second Reading..................................................................... 9

Third Reading Final Passage............................................... 10

6572

Second Reading..................................................................... 2

6572-S

Second Reading..................................................................... 2

Third Reading Final Passage................................................. 2

6573

Second Reading..................................................................... 3

Third Reading Final Passage................................................. 3

6581

Introduction & 1st Reading..................................................... 1

8699

Adopted.................................................................................. 2

Introduced.............................................................................. 1

9248 Jack Burkman

Confirmed.............................................................................. 1

9255 Betty J Cobbs

Confirmed............................................................................ 10

9257 Catherine P D'Ambrosio

Confirmed............................................................................ 10

PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE

Remarks by the President....................................................... 2

Reply by the President..................................................... 2, 22

Ruling by the President........................................................ 22

WASHINGTON STATE SENATE

Parliamentary Inquiry, Senator Frockt................................. 22

Personal Privilege, Senator Dansel...................................... 28

Point of Inquiry, Senator Hasegawa...................................... 7

Point of Inquiry, Senator Liias............................................. 22

Point of Inquiry, Senator Padden........................................... 2

Point of Order, Senator Frockt............................................. 22