NOON SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, March 19, 2015

The Senate was called to order at 12:00 o’clock noon by President Owen. No roll call was taken.

MOTION

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

MOTION

There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the first order of business.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

March 18, 2015

SB 5301 Prime Sponsor, Senator Braun: Concerning spirits retailers when selling for resale. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5301 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Ranker, Ranking Minority Member, Operating; Bailey; Becker; Brown; O'Ban; Padden; Parlette; Schoesler and Warnick.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Keiser, Assistant Ranking Member on the Capital Budget; Billig; Conway; Fraser; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Kohl-Welles and Rolfes.

MINORITY recommendation: That is be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Billig and Rolfes.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 18, 2015

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 Senators King, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Hobbs, Ranking Minority Member; Liias, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Cleveland; Habib; Jayapal; Miloscia; Pedersen and Sheldon.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 18, 2015

HB 1304 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kirby: Allowing a public depository to arrange for reciprocal deposits of public funds. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Angel, Vice Chair; Mullet, Ranking Minority Member; Darneille; Hobbs and Pedersen.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

March 18, 2015

SHB 1575 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Regulating retainage bonds on public contracts. Reported by Committee on Ways & Means

MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senators Hill, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Dammeier, Vice Chair; Honeyford, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Hargrove, Ranking Member; Keiser, Assistant Ranking Member on the Capital Budget; Bailey; Becker; Billig; Brown; Conway; Fraser; Hasegawa; Hatfield; Kohl-Welles; O'Ban; Padden; Parlette; Rolfes; Schoesler and Warnick.

Passed to Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated.

MOTION

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

MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

March 3, 2015

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

TED BASELER, reappointed November 21, 2014, for the term ending September 30, 2020, as Member, Board of Regents, Washington State University.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

March 16, 2015

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

VICKY M. BOWDISH, appointed March 9, 2015, for the term ending January 4, 2021, as Member of the Personnel Resources Board.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

March 16, 2015

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

RITA BROGAN, appointed January 30, 2015, for the term ending June 30, 2019, as Member of the Transportation Commission.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

March 6, 2015

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

LEE ANNE CAYLOR, appointed March 10, 2014, for the term ending June 30, 2018, as Member of the Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

March 6, 2015

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

GARY D. CHANDLER, appointed March 10, 2014, for the term ending June 30, 2017, as Member of the Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

March 16, 2015

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

MICHAEL O. FINLEY, appointed July 1, 2014, for the term ending September 30, 2015, as Member of the Eastern Washington University Board of Trustees.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

March 20, 2015

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

STEPHEN J. HUNT, reappointed June 18, 2014, for the term ending June 17, 2019, as a Chair of the Human Rights Commission.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Law & Justice.

March 16, 2015

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

TAKIYAH JACKSON, reappointed July 1, 2014, for the term ending June 30, 2018, as Member of the Professional Educator Standards Board.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

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

March 3, 2015

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

SAMANTHA A. MACE, appointed February 3, 2014, for the term ending December 15, 2017, as Member of the Salmon Recovery Funding Board.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources & Parks.

March 6, 2015

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

MARGARET MCCORMICK, appointed February 17, 2015, for the term ending October 1, 2017, as Member of the Life Sciences Discovery Fund Authority Board of Trustees.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Trade & Economic Development.

March 6, 2015

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

RAI NAUMAN MUMTAZ, reappointed February 17, 2015, for the term ending June 30, 2015, as Member of the Washington Student Achievement Council.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

March 3, 2015

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

ROBERT M. SCHWENK, appointed October 28, 2014, for the term ending October 1, 2017, as Member of the Life Sciences Discovery Fund Authority Board of Trustees.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Trade & Economic Development.

March 6, 2015

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

BUD SIZEMORE, appointed April 11, 2014, for the term ending June 30, 2019, as Member of the Gambling Commission.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

March 16, 2015

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

STANLEY M. SORSCHER, reappointed October 2, 2014, for the term ending October 1, 2018, as Member of the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Trade & Economic Development.

March 3, 2015

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

STEVE STRACHAN, appointed February 23, 2015, for the term ending September 25, 2016, as Member of the Clemency and Pardons Board.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Law & Justice.

March 6, 2015

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

LUKE E. THOMAS, appointed September 9, 2014, for the term ending June 30, 2015, as Member of the Professional Educator Standards Board.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

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

March 6, 2015

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

SHERI J. TONN, appointed February 18, 2015, for the term ending December 26, 2018, as Member of the Board of Pilotage Commissioners.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, all appointees listed on the Gubernatorial Appointments report were referred to the committees as designated.

MOTION

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

MOTION

Senator Rolfes moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION

8642

By Senators Rolfes, Litzow, Hewitt, Dammeier, Rivers, McAuliffe, Jayapal, Hobbs, O'Ban, Angel, Fraser, Mullet, Bailey, McCoy, Brown, Chase, Kohl-Welles, Pedersen, Cleveland, Liias, Ranker, Keiser, Billig, Frockt, Becker, Conway, Honeyford, Benton, King, Miloscia, and Roach

WHEREAS, Law enforcement officers, including members of the police, state patrol, and sheriff's offices, risk their personal safety for the sake of their communities every day; and

WHEREAS, Law enforcement officers demonstrate bravery, humility, and integrity even under difficult circumstances; and

WHEREAS, Men and women of law enforcement continue to serve and protect both persons and property without reservation; and

WHEREAS, In their conduct and professionalism, law enforcement officers offer daily examples of law and order, and provide a sense of safety and security for the Washingtonians they serve; and

WHEREAS, The establishment of strong trust between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve is a priority for all; and

WHEREAS, Law enforcement officers work closely with other first responders to aid in crises like the Oso mudslide, the Skagit River Bridge collapse, and the Marysville-Pilchuck shooting; and

WHEREAS, Nearly 300 Washington State law enforcement officers have laid down their lives in the line of duty since our state's founding, including State Trooper Sean O'Connell Jr. in 2013 and State Trooper Tony Vian Radulescu in 2012; and

WHEREAS, Behind each successful law enforcement officer is the support and compassion of families, friends, and community members;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize and honor the significant role law enforcement officers, both past and present, hold in providing security, justice, and safety in communities in the state of Washington and across the nation.

Senator Rolfes spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8642.

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

MOTION

Senator Rolfes moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION

8644

By Senators Chase, Fraser, Darneille, Nelson, Kohl-Welles, Keiser, Rolfes, and Billig

WHEREAS, Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which force, fraud, or coercion is used to force adults into disagreeable labor or sexual exploitation or children and youth for child sexual exploitation; and

WHEREAS, The United Nations International Labor Organization estimates that 20.9 million people worldwide are trafficked, exploited, or enslaved as forced labor, bonded labor, forced child labor, sexual exploitation or servitude, or involuntary servitude; and

WHEREAS, Human trafficking and slavery, including sex and labor trafficking, affect women and children the most, with an estimated 80 percent of trafficked people being women and children; and

WHEREAS, Child labor deprives children of their childhood, life-long potential, and dignity, and is mentally, physically, socially, and morally harmful; and

WHEREAS, In 2000, the United States Congress passed the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, most recently reauthorized in 2013, providing tools for the United States to use to combat human trafficking at home and abroad; and

WHEREAS, Since the passage of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, the United States government has successfully prosecuted human trafficking crimes in agricultural fields, sweatshops, suburban mansions, brothels, escort services, bars, strip clubs, and many other places; and

WHEREAS, Since 2009, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has obtained convictions of 258 people for human trafficking, including in the State of Washington; and

WHEREAS, Worldwide, 67 countries are not in compliance with international minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking; and

WHEREAS, March 2nd marked the 20th anniversary of the shooting at the King County Courthouse that claimed the lives of three women: Pregnant, trafficked, and abused mail-order bride Susana Blackwell from the Philippines and her two friends, Phoebe Dizon and Veronica Laureta; and

WHEREAS, In 2000, mail-order bride Anastasia Solovieva-King from Kyrgyzstan was murdered by her husband in Washington State in a separate incident of both domestic violence and bride trafficking; and

WHEREAS, Since 2002, the Washington State Legislature has been the first state in the United States to create a State Anti-Trafficking of Persons Task Force; safety measures for mail-order brides; and a definition of human trafficking crimes at the state level; and

WHEREAS, In 2004, an Advisory Committee on Trafficking was convened by the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington, creating a multidisciplinary team to collaborate locally, nationally, and internationally; and

WHEREAS, According to the Washington State Attorney General's Office, 55 percent of global internet child pornography is initiated in the United States, with the child victims often being runaway, troubled, and homeless youth; and

WHEREAS, The Washington Anti-Trafficking Response Network reports that they have seen cases of young men and boys exploited in the construction industry, and immigrants and others exploited by restaurants, small businesses, agriculture, and the commercial sex industry; and

WHEREAS, The Washington State Legislature enacted 36 anti-trafficking laws between 2002-2014, and has been recognized by Shared Hope International and the Polaris Project as being among the very top states in the country for anti-trafficking advocacy and legislation;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate supports increased education, stronger laws and law enforcement, and the promotion of justice to reduce the exploitation of all people, including women and children.

Senator Rolfes spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8644.

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

MOTION

At 12:07 p.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 o’clock p.m. Friday, March 20, 2015.

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

HUNTER G. GOODMAN, Secretary of the Senate