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

April 3, 2015

MR. SPEAKER:

The Senate has passed:

SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5105

SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5315

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5681

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6045

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6062

ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 6089

and the same are herewith transmitted.

Hunter G. Goodman, Secretary

RESOLUTION

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4634, by Representatives Walsh, Nealey, and Johnson

WHEREAS, The city of Waitsburg is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year; and

WHEREAS, Explorers Lewis and Clark passed through the area in 1806; and

WHEREAS, The city's founding father, Sylvester Wait, built a gristmill in 1865; and

WHEREAS, The original name of the little village which grew up around Wait's Mill was Delta, until it was decided by popular vote to rename the post office to Waitsburg in 1868; and

WHEREAS, By 1869, Waitsburg was a firmly established little town with a population of 109, some 35 dwellings, a school, the mill, and businesses and houses lining Main Street; and

WHEREAS, The community blossomed due to being on the Walla Walla to Lewiston stage coach route; and

WHEREAS, A horrible fire broke out in September of 1880 and destroyed 37 buildings—nearly all of Waitsburg's business structures—but the town rebuilt using fireproof brick masonry from local brickyards, of which about a half dozen of the rebuilt commercial buildings still stand today; and

WHEREAS, Washington's territorial legislature issued a regular charter to the city of Waitsburg on November 25, 1881, incorporating the city with the usual powers for the creation of a police force, fire department, and water works; and

WHEREAS, Waitsburg remains the last city in the state of Washington to operate under a territorial charter, as revised in 1886; and

WHEREAS, The Waitsburg mill became the oldest continuously-operated mill in the state of Washington, closing its doors in 1957 after 92 years of operation; and

WHEREAS, Today, Waitsburg's population is 1,215; and

WHEREAS, Waitsburg is in a particularly scenic portion of the state, located in the Touchet River Valley, fronted by rolling hills of wheat and barley, bordering the beautiful Blue Mountains to the southeast, and joined between Coppei Creek and the trout abundant Touchet River; and

WHEREAS, Within the city of Waitsburg itself, there are colorful flower gardens, shaded avenues of trees, beautiful white mansions, and a business district that straddles old and modern times; and

WHEREAS, Waitsburg is a destination town for tourists who wish to enjoy wine tasting, fine restaurants, and local gift shops, while local farmers and old-timers still gather inside the hardware store to talk about wheat prices while sipping coffee; and

WHEREAS, Waitsburg is a true historical American city, built from the profits of wheat, but sustained by its friendly small-town atmosphere;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives celebrate the city of Waitsburg's 150th anniversary and encourage all to join in the Waitsburg Celebration Days, May 15, 2015, through May 17, 2015.

The Speaker (Representative Orwall presiding) stated the question before the House to be adoption of House Resolution No. 4634.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4634 was adopted.

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

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

April 2, 20150)

HB 2212 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cody: Exempting hospitals licensed under chapter 70.41 RCW that receive capital funds to operate new psychiatric services from certain certificate of need requirements. Reported by Committee on Capital Budget

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Dunshee, Chair; Stanford, Vice Chair; DeBolt, Ranking Minority Member; Smith, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Kilduff; Kochmar; Peterson; Riccelli and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

April 2, 20150)

SSB 5166 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Ways & Means: Concerning the management of forage fish resources. Reported by Committee on Capital Budget

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources. Signed by Representatives Dunshee, Chair; Stanford, Vice Chair; DeBolt, Ranking Minority Member; Smith, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Kilduff; Kochmar; Peterson; Riccelli and Walsh.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

April 2, 20150)

ESSB 5884 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Law & Justice: Concerning the trafficking of persons. Reported by Committee on General Government & Information Technology

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Public Safety. Signed by Representatives Hudgins, Chair; Senn, Vice Chair; MacEwen, Ranking Minority Member; Caldier, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; McCabe; Morris and Takko.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

April 2, 20150)

SSB 5933 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Law & Justice: Establishing a statewide training program on human trafficking laws for criminal justice personnel. Reported by Committee on General Government & Information Technology

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Hudgins, Chair; Senn, Vice Chair; MacEwen, Ranking Minority Member; Caldier, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; McCabe; Morris and Takko.

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.

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

There being no objection, the House adjourned until 9:55 a.m., April 7, 2015, the 86th Day of the Regular Session.

FRANK CHOPP, Speaker

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk

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