SIXTY FOURTH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION

 

 

TWENTY FIFTH DAY

 

 

House Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, February 5, 2015

 


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

 

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

 

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

 

February 4, 2015

 

MR. SPEAKER:

 

The Senate has passed:

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5012

SENATE BILL NO. 5074

SENATE BILL NO. 5079

SENATE BILL NO. 5107

SENATE BILL NO. 5155

SENATE BILL NO. 5172

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5234

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5268

SENATE BILL NO. 5337

and the same are herewith transmitted.

Hunter G. Goodman, Secretary

 

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

 

INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

 

HB 1986  by Representatives Kochmar and Sells

 

AN ACT Relating to permitting certain uniformed personnel, as defined in chapter 41.56 RCW, who are employed by counties and are members of the public employees' retirement system or the public safety employees' retirement system to negotiate to have their employers make the member retirement system contributions that are picked up pursuant to the federal tax code; and amending RCW 41.04.450 and 41.45.067.

 

Referred to Committee on Labor.

 

HB 1987  by Representatives Kochmar and Sells

 

AN ACT Relating to adding certain commissioned court marshals of county sheriff's offices to the definition of uniformed personnel for the purposes of public employees' collective bargaining; and amending RCW 41.56.030.

 

Referred to Committee on Labor.

 

HB 1988  by Representatives Goodman, Pollet, Wylie, Stanford, Tharinger, Takko, Blake, Fitzgibbon, Tarleton, Orwall, Fey, Sells, Kilduff, Farrell, Jinkins and Ortiz-Self

 

AN ACT Relating to freezing resident undergraduate tuition at the four-year institutions of higher education; and amending RCW 28B.15.067.

 

Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

 

HB 1989  by Representatives Dent and Takko

 

AN ACT Relating to water storage asset management services; and adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

 

HB 1990  by Representatives Fey, Sells and Appleton

 

AN ACT Relating to use tax on vehicles transferred between immediate family members for no consideration other than to relieve the transferor of the underlying debt on the vehicle; amending RCW 82.12.020; adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW; and creating a new section.

 

Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

HB 1991  by Representatives Muri and Wilson

 

AN ACT Relating to employee organizations representing educational public employees submitting digital copies of their collective bargaining agreements to the public employment relations commission; and adding a new section to chapter 41.59 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Labor.

 

HB 1992  by Representatives Stanford, Pike, Orcutt, Reykdal, Walsh, Hayes, Harris, Moscoso, Appleton, Fey, Pollet, Condotta, Takko, Bergquist, Ormsby, Tarleton, Senn, Jinkins and Wilson

 

AN ACT Relating to restoring resources to the capital budget beginning with the 2015-2017 biennium; amending RCW 82.45.060, 82.16.020, 82.18.040, 43.135.045, 43.88.055, and 82.33.060; and declaring an emergency.

 

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

 

HB 1993  by Representatives Moscoso and Clibborn

 

AN ACT Relating to updating and clarifying statutory provisions within the commercial vehicle registration and fuel tax administrative systems; amending RCW 46.87.010, 46.87.020, 46.87.022, 46.87.025, 46.87.030, 46.87.040, 46.87.050, 46.87.060, 46.87.070, 46.87.080, 46.87.090, 46.87.120, 46.87.130, 46.87.140, 46.87.150, 46.87.190, 46.87.200, 46.87.220, 46.87.230, 46.87.240, 46.87.250, 46.87.260, 46.87.280, 46.87.290, 46.87.294, 46.87.296, 46.87.300, 46.87.310, 46.87.320, 46.87.330, 46.87.335, 46.87.340, 46.87.350, 46.87.360, 46.87.370, 46.87.410, and 46.19.020; amending 2013 c 225 s 650 (uncodified); repealing RCW 46.87.023, 46.87.210, 46.87.270, and 46.87.380; repealing 2013 c 225 s 305; prescribing penalties; providing effective dates; and declaring an emergency.

 

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 1994  by Representatives Ryu, Moscoso, Ortiz-Self and Tarleton

 

AN ACT Relating to reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries through improved traffic safety education; amending RCW 46.20.285; adding new sections to chapter 46.20 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 46.68 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 46.82 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an effective date.

 

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 1995  by Representative Ryu

 

AN ACT Relating to a new studded tire fee; adding a new section to chapter 46.37 RCW; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date.

 

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 1996  by Representatives Ortiz-Self, Bergquist, Gregerson, Walkinshaw, Kagi, Tarleton, Condotta and Farrell

 

AN ACT Relating to music education in elementary schools; amending RCW 28A.150.315 and 28A.300.040; and adding a new section to chapter 28A.230 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Education.

 

HB 1997  by Representatives Tharinger and Tarleton

 

AN ACT Relating to authorizing the creation and use of community facilities districts in limited areas of more intensive rural development; amending RCW 36.145.020; and creating a new section.

 

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

 

HB 1998  by Representatives Johnson, Morris, Short, Wylie, Smith, McCabe, Nealey, Tarleton, Tharinger and Van De Wege

 

AN ACT Relating to allowing public utility districts to produce and sell renewable natural gas; and amending RCW 54.04.190.

 

Referred to Committee on Technology & Economic Development.

 

HB 1999  by Representatives Carlyle, Kagi, Lytton, Walsh, Sawyer, Pettigrew, Ortiz-Self, Dent, Parker, Caldier, Goodman and Jinkins

 

AN ACT Relating to coordinating services and programs for foster youth in order to improve educational outcomes; amending RCW 28B.117.060; adding new sections to chapter 28A.300 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 74.13 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28B.77 RCW; creating a new section; recodifying RCW 28B.117.060; and repealing RCW 74.13.105.

 

Referred to Committee on Early Learning & Human Services.

 

HB 2000  by Representatives Hurst, Condotta and Tarleton

 

AN ACT Relating to authorizing the governor to enter into agreements with federally recognized Indian tribes in the state of Washington concerning marijuana; amending RCW 69.50.360, 69.50.363, and 69.50.366; adding new sections to chapter 43.06 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 69.50 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.08 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Gaming.

 

HB 2001  by Representatives Zeiger and Condotta

 

AN ACT Relating to the use of and possession of electronic or electromechanical amusement machines; and amending RCW 9.46.0201.

 

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Gaming.

 

SSB 5012        by Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development (originally sponsored by Senators Hatfield, Honeyford, Rolfes, Ericksen, Kohl-Welles, Hasegawa, Chase and Hobbs)

 

AN ACT Relating to authorizing the growing of industrial hemp; adding a new chapter to Title 15 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date.

 

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Gaming.

 

SB 5074  by Senators Bailey, Conway, Benton and Hobbs

 

AN ACT Relating to veterans' scoring criteria; and amending RCW 41.04.010.

 

Referred to Committee on State Government.

 

SB 5079  by Senators O'Ban, Conway and Dammeier

 

AN ACT Relating to notifying the military regarding child abuse and neglect allegations of families with an active military status; and reenacting and amending RCW 26.44.030.

 

Referred to Committee on Early Learning & Human Services.

 

SB 5107  by Senators Padden, Pedersen, Roach, O'Ban, Darneille and Benton

 

AN ACT Relating to authorizing, funding, and encouraging the establishment of therapeutic courts; amending RCW 82.14.460, 9.94A.517, 9.94A.517, and 70.96A.350; adding a new chapter to Title 2 RCW; creating a new section; repealing RCW 2.28.170, 2.28.175, 2.28.180, 2.28.190, 13.40.700, 13.40.710, 26.12.250, 2.28.165, and 2.28.166; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.

 

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

 

SB 5155  by Senator King

 

AN ACT Relating to special occasion licenses; and amending RCW 66.24.380.

 

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Gaming.

 

SB 5172  by Senators Dammeier, Roach and Conway

 

AN ACT Relating to the lien for collection of sewer utility charges by counties; and amending RCW 36.94.150.

 

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

 

SSB 5234        by Senate Committee on Commerce & Labor (originally sponsored by Senators Sheldon, Dansel, Dammeier, Becker, Schoesler, Honeyford and Conway)

 

AN ACT Relating to miniature hobby boilers; and amending RCW 70.79.070 and 70.79.080.

 

Referred to Committee on Labor.

 

SSB 5268        by Senate Committee on Health Care (originally sponsored by Senators Parlette, Kohl-Welles, Hatfield, Angel and Fraser)

 

AN ACT Relating to refilling eye drop prescriptions; and adding a new section to chapter 18.64 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.

 

SB 5337  by Senators Fraser and Pearson

 

AN ACT Relating to per diem rates for port district officers and employees; and amending RCW 53.08.176.

 

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

 

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

 

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

 

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

 

February 3, 20150)

HB 1006             Prime Sponsor, Representative Sawyer: Providing damages for wage violations.  Reported by Committee on Labor

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Representatives Sells, Chair; Gregerson, Vice Chair; Hunt, G., Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Moeller and Ormsby.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Representative Manweller, Ranking Minority Member.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Without recommendation.  Signed by Representative McCabe.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 20150)

HB 1031             Prime Sponsor, Representative Johnson: Expanding participation in college in the high school programs.  Reported by Committee on Education

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Representatives Santos, Chair; Ortiz-Self, Vice Chair; Reykdal, Vice Chair; Magendanz, Ranking Minority Member; Muri, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Stambaugh, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Bergquist; Caldier; Fagan; Gregory; Hargrove; Hayes; Hunt, S.; Kilduff; Klippert; Lytton; McCaslin; Orwall; Pollet and Springer.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 20150)

HB 1121             Prime Sponsor, Representative Parker: Regarding the financial education public-private partnership.  Reported by Committee on Education

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Representatives Santos, Chair; Ortiz-Self, Vice Chair; Reykdal, Vice Chair; Magendanz, Ranking Minority Member; Muri, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Stambaugh, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Bergquist; Caldier; Fagan; Gregory; Hargrove; Hayes; Hunt, S.; Kilduff; Klippert; Lytton; McCaslin; Orwall; Pollet and Springer.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 20150)

HB 1123             Prime Sponsor, Representative Blake: Regulating the minimum dimensions of habitable spaces in single-family residential areas.  Reported by Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Representatives Appleton, Chair; Robinson, Vice Chair; Johnson, Ranking Minority Member; Zeiger, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Hawkins; Sawyer and Van De Wege.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 20150)

HB 1131             Prime Sponsor, Representative Pettigrew: Concerning ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking.  Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Representatives Blake, Chair; Lytton, Vice Chair; Buys, Ranking Minority Member; Dunshee; Hurst; Pettigrew; Stanford and Van De Wege.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Representatives Dent, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chandler; Orcutt and Schmick.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Without recommendation.  Signed by Representative Kretz.

 

Referred to Committee on General Government & Information Technology.

 

February 3, 20150)

HB 1152             Prime Sponsor, Representative Fitzgibbon: Concerning the management of forage fish resources.  Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Representatives Blake, Chair; Lytton, Vice Chair; Buys, Ranking Minority Member; Dunshee; Hurst; Pettigrew; Schmick; Stanford and Van De Wege.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Representatives Dent, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chandler and Orcutt.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Without recommendation.  Signed by Representative Kretz.

 

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

 

February 4, 20150)

HB 1179             Prime Sponsor, Representative Lytton: Exempting cider makers from the wine commission assessment.  Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Representatives Blake, Chair; Lytton, Vice Chair; Buys, Ranking Minority Member; Dent, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chandler; Dunshee; Hurst; Orcutt; Pettigrew; Schmick and Stanford.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Representative Van De Wege.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 20150)

HB 1180             Prime Sponsor, Representative Fey: Concerning dedicated funding sources for high capacity transportation service.  Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chair; Farrell, Vice Chair; Fey, Vice Chair; Moscoso, Vice Chair; Bergquist; Gregerson; McBride; Morris; Ortiz-Self; Riccelli; Sells; Takko and Tarleton.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Representatives Hargrove, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Harmsworth; Kochmar; Moeller; Pike; Shea; Wilson and Young.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Without recommendation.  Signed by Representatives Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Hayes; Rodne and Zeiger.

 

Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

February 4, 20150)

HB 1182             Prime Sponsor, Representative Hurst: Concerning a geological hazards assessment.  Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Representatives Blake, Chair; Lytton, Vice Chair; Buys, Ranking Minority Member; Dent, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chandler; Dunshee; Hurst; Orcutt; Pettigrew; Schmick; Stanford and Van De Wege.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 20150)

HB 1213             Prime Sponsor, Representative Orwall: Concerning the definition of veteran for the purposes of the county veterans assistance fund.  Reported by Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Representatives Appleton, Chair; Robinson, Vice Chair; Johnson, Ranking Minority Member; Zeiger, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Hawkins; Sawyer and Van De Wege.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 20150)

HB 1221             Prime Sponsor, Representative Hansen: Creating passenger-only ferry service districts.  Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chair; Farrell, Vice Chair; Fey, Vice Chair; Moscoso, Vice Chair; Bergquist; Gregerson; Kochmar; McBride; Moeller; Morris; Ortiz-Self; Pike; Riccelli; Sells; Takko; Tarleton; Young and Zeiger.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Representative Shea.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Without recommendation.  Signed by Representatives Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Hargrove, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Harmsworth; Hayes; Rodne and Wilson.

 

Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

February 2, 20150)

HB 1222             Prime Sponsor, Representative McBride: Modifying certain firefighting apparatus length and weight limits.  Reported by Committee on Transportation

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Representatives Clibborn, Chair; Farrell, Vice Chair; Fey, Vice Chair; Moscoso, Vice Chair; Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Hargrove, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Bergquist; Gregerson; Harmsworth; Hayes; Kochmar; McBride; Moeller; Morris; Ortiz-Self; Pike; Riccelli; Rodne; Sells; Shea; Takko; Tarleton; Wilson; Young and Zeiger.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 20150)

HB 1241             Prime Sponsor, Representative Muri: Providing a business and occupation tax credit for businesses that hire veterans.  Reported by Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Representatives Appleton, Chair; Robinson, Vice Chair; Johnson, Ranking Minority Member; Zeiger, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Hawkins; Sawyer and Van De Wege.

 

Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

February 2, 20150)

HB 1279             Prime Sponsor, Representative Kochmar: Modifying the definition of legislative authority for purposes of local tourism promotion areas.  Reported by Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Representatives Appleton, Chair; Robinson, Vice Chair; Johnson, Ranking Minority Member; Zeiger, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Hawkins; Sawyer and Van De Wege.

 

Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

February 3, 20150)

HB 1309             Prime Sponsor, Representative Vick: Concerning the sale of floating homes or floating on-water residences by brokers.  Reported by Committee on Business & Financial Services

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Representatives Kirby, Chair; Ryu, Vice Chair; Vick, Ranking Minority Member; Parker, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Blake; Hunt, G.; Hurst; Kochmar; McCabe; Santos and Stanford.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 20150)

HB 1341             Prime Sponsor, Representative Tharinger: Concerning unlawfully engaging in fishing guide activity.  Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Representatives Blake, Chair; Lytton, Vice Chair; Buys, Ranking Minority Member; Dent, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chandler; Dunshee; Hurst; Kretz; Orcutt; Pettigrew; Schmick; Stanford and Van De Wege.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 20150)

HB 1365             Prime Sponsor, Representative Riccelli: Requiring universal screening and provider payment for autism and developmental delays for children in medicaid programs.  Reported by Committee on Health Care & Wellness

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Representatives Cody, Chair; Riccelli, Vice Chair; Harris, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Caldier; Clibborn; DeBolt; Jinkins; Johnson; Moeller; Robinson; Rodne; Short; Tharinger and Van De Wege.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Representative Schmick, Ranking Minority Member.

 

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

 

February 3, 20150)

HB 1369             Prime Sponsor, Representative Riccelli: Enabling student volunteers to provide health care services.  Reported by Committee on Health Care & Wellness

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Representatives Cody, Chair; Riccelli, Vice Chair; Schmick, Ranking Minority Member; Harris, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Caldier; Clibborn; DeBolt; Jinkins; Johnson; Moeller; Robinson; Rodne; Short; Tharinger and Van De Wege.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 2, 20150)

HB 1370             Prime Sponsor, Representative Wylie: Increasing the total amount of tax credits allowed under the Washington main street program.  Reported by Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Representatives Appleton, Chair; Robinson, Vice Chair; Johnson, Ranking Minority Member; Zeiger, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Hawkins; Sawyer and Van De Wege.

 

Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

February 3, 20150)

HB 1403             Prime Sponsor, Representative Bergquist: Regarding telemedicine.  Reported by Committee on Health Care & Wellness

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Representatives Cody, Chair; Riccelli, Vice Chair; Schmick, Ranking Minority Member; Harris, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Clibborn; DeBolt; Jinkins; Johnson; Moeller; Robinson; Rodne; Short; Tharinger and Van De Wege.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Representative Caldier.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 3, 20150)

HB 1491             Prime Sponsor, Representative Kagi: Improving quality in the early care and education system.  Reported by Committee on Early Learning & Human Services

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Representatives Kagi, Chair; Walkinshaw, Vice Chair; Walsh, Ranking Minority Member; Dent; Farrell; Hawkins; Ortiz-Self and Senn.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Representatives Scott, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; McCaslin and Sawyer.

 

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

 

February 3, 20150)

HB 1641             Prime Sponsor, Representative Blake: Adding shellfish to the list of species types listed in RCW 77.15.260(1)(a).  Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Representatives Blake, Chair; Lytton, Vice Chair; Buys, Ranking Minority Member; Dent, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chandler; Dunshee; Hurst; Kretz; Orcutt; Pettigrew; Schmick; Stanford and Van De Wege.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

There being no objection, the bills listed on the day’s committee reports under the fifth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.

 

The Speaker (Representative Orwall presiding) called upon Representative Blake to preside.

 

RESOLUTION

 

 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4609, by Representative Cody

 

WHEREAS, The history and participation of people of Russian heritage in the American experience will be greatly enhanced and appreciated through the observation of the month of June as Russian American Heritage and Culture Month in the State of Washington; and

WHEREAS, Individuals of Russian heritage such as Ivan Turchaninov, Union Army Brigadier General; Igor Sikorsky, inventor of the helicopter and the multi-engine airplane; Vladimir Zworykin, a Russian American inventor, engineer, and pioneer of television technology; Sergei Rachmaninoff and Igor Stravinsky, world-renowned composers; Vladimir Nabokov, acclaimed novelist; Michael Douglas, Milla Jovovich, Mila Kunis, Billy Crystal, Yul Brynner, and Kirk Douglas, Hollywood legends; Sergey Brin, co-founder and head of the Google Corporation; Irving Berlin, author of the song "God Bless America"; and many others have made important contributions to the United States and the world; and

WHEREAS, The recognition of such significant contributions will enhance the opportunities for Russian American youth to take pride in their forebears and to identify with them as role models; and

WHEREAS, Better knowledge of the role of Russian Americans in the history of the United States and of relations between Russia and America can lead to more productive opportunities for cooperation and mutual understanding; and

WHEREAS, Russian American Heritage and Culture Month is recognized by Russian World, a cultural organization based in Washington;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives honor the month of June as Russian American Heritage and Culture Month; and urge that during this month there be active efforts to examine the subject in public schools, colleges, universities, and other venues; and encourage events and activities supporting interest and attention to Russian American history and how Russian Americans have retained their cultural identity while contributing significantly to the enrichment of Washington State and America; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the Honorable Jay Inslee, Governor of the State of Washington; to His Excellency Sergey Ivanovich Kislyak, Russian Federation Ambassador to the United States; to Andrey K. Yushmanov, Russian Federation Consul General in Seattle; to Russian American organizations; to other historical societies and government entities; and to the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

 

The Speaker (Representative Blake presiding) stated the question before the House to be adoption of House Resolution No. 4609.

 

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4609 was adopted.

 

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

 

There being no objection, the House adjourned until 8:00 a.m., February 6, 2015, the 26th Day of the Regular Session.

 

FRANK CHOPP, Speaker

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk

 

 

 




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