NOON SESSION
Senate Chamber, Olympia, Friday, March 20, 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 Honeyford, 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 19, 2015
HB 1011 Prime Sponsor, Representative Short: Assigning counties to two climate zones for purposes of the state building code. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Security
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Liias, Ranking Minority Member; Dansel; Habib and McCoy.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 19, 2015
HB 1077 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kirby: Regulating credit for reinsurance. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Angel, Vice Chair; Mullet, Ranking Minority Member; Hobbs; Pedersen and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 19, 2015
SHB 1088 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government: Modifying per diem compensation for flood control zone district supervisors. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Security
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Liias, Ranking Minority Member; Habib and McCoy.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Dansel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 19, 2015
HB 1111 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kilduff: Concerning court transcripts. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Pedersen, Ranking Minority Member; Darneille; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 19, 2015
HB 1172 Prime Sponsor, Representative Stanford: Creating the risk management and solvency assessment act. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Angel, Vice Chair; Mullet, Ranking Minority Member; Hobbs; Pedersen and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 19, 2015
SHB 1316 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Allowing for an arrest without a warrant when a police officer has probable cause to believe a person has violated certain temporary protection orders. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Pedersen, Ranking Minority Member; Darneille; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 19, 2015
SHB 1382 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Local Government: Addressing the delivery of basic firefighter training and testing. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Security
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Liias, Ranking Minority Member; Dansel; Habib and McCoy.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 19, 2015
HB 1547 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt, S.: Authorizing funding and expenditures for the hosting of the annual conference of the national association of state treasurers. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Security
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Liias, Ranking Minority Member; Dansel and Habib.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 19, 2015
SHB 1559 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Higher Education: Concerning higher education programs at Washington State University and the University of Washington. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Bailey, Chair; Baumgartner, Vice Chair; Kohl-Welles, Ranking Minority Member; Becker and Miloscia.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 19, 2015
HB 1560 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hudgins: Recognizing the thirty-first of March as Cesar Chavez Day. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Security
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Liias, Ranking Minority Member; Habib and McCoy.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Dansel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 19, 2015
HB 1561 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hudgins: Concerning the consideration of information technology security matters. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Security
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Liias, Ranking Minority Member; Habib and McCoy.
MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Dansel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 19, 2015
HB 1599 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rodne: Concerning secure facilities for the criminally insane. Reported by Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators O'Ban, Chair; Miloscia, Vice Chair; Darneille, Ranking Minority Member and Padden.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 19, 2015
HB 1601 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rodne: Concerning venue of actions by or against counties. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Pedersen, Ranking Minority Member; Darneille; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 19, 2015
SHB 1610 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Changing jury service provisions. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Pedersen, Ranking Minority Member; Darneille; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 19, 2015
SHB 1617 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Concerning the use of the judicial information system by courts before granting certain orders. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Pedersen, Ranking Minority Member; Darneille; Kohl-Welles; Pearson and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 19, 2015
SHB 1730 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Business & Financial Services: Concerning the handling of earnest money. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Angel, Vice Chair; Mullet, Ranking Minority Member; Hobbs; Pedersen and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 19, 2015
SHB 1806 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Government: Correcting references to elections statutes. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Security
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Pearson, Vice Chair; Liias, Ranking Minority Member; Dansel; Habib and McCoy.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
March 19, 2015
SGA 9037 LYNNE N DELANO, reappointed on April 16, 2014, for the term ending April 15, 2019, as Member of the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Pedersen, Ranking Minority Member; Darneille; Kohl-Welles and Pearson.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 19, 2015
SGA 9213 RICHARD MORGAN, reappointed on February 6, 2015, for the term ending April 15, 2016, as Member of the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board. Reported by Committee on Law & Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Padden, Chair; O'Ban, Vice Chair; Pedersen, Ranking Minority Member; Darneille; Kohl-Welles and Pearson.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Honeyford, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Honeyford, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 6083 by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chase, Hasegawa, McAuliffe, Ranker and Dansel
AN ACT Relating to authorizing the growing of up to six marijuana plants per domicile; amending RCW 69.50.4013; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Honeyford, the measure listed on the Introduction and First Reading report was referred to the committee as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Honeyford, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
Senator Parlette moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8646
By Senators Parlette, Braun, Rolfes, Bailey, Ericksen, Brown, Angel, Billig, Kohl-Welles, Fraser, Hasegawa, Schoesler, Becker, Dammeier, and Honeyford
WHEREAS, Washington's apple industry is a major contributor to the economic health of both the State and its people; and
WHEREAS, The City of Wenatchee is preparing to celebrate the 96th annual Washington State Apple Blossom Festival to take place from April 23 through May 3, 2015; and
WHEREAS, The Apple Blossom Festival, which began as a one-day gathering of poetry and song in Wenatchee's Memorial Park, is one of the oldest major festivals in the state, first celebrated in 1919 when Mrs. E. Wagner organized the first Blossom Day; and
WHEREAS, The Apple Blossom Festival celebrates the importance of the apple industry in the Wenatchee Valley and its environs; and
WHEREAS, The Apple Blossom Festival recognizes three young women who by their superior and distinctive efforts have exemplified the spirit and meaning of the Apple Blossom Festival; and
WHEREAS, These three young women are selected to reign over the Apple Blossom Festival and serve as ambassadors to the outlying communities as Princesses and Queen; and
WHEREAS, Francesca Nevil has been selected to represent her community as a 2015 Apple Blossom Princess, in part for her strong academic performance and extracurricular activities, including being the President of Honor Society and the leader of the Random Acts of Kindness and Diversity Clubs, a member of both Earth and Key Club, holding ASB positions continuously throughout her high school career, and captain of her undefeated league and district champion Swim and Dive Team, and her unending devotion to her community; and
WHEREAS, Anissa Sangster has been selected to represent her community as a 2015 Apple Blossom Princess, in part for her active role in student government acting as Treasurer, being an active member of the Key Club, and her extracurricular activities, including her role as captain of the Varsity cheer squad and dancing competitively for a local dance studio, and her everlasting support of the community she has always lived in; and
WHEREAS, Gabby Waterman has been selected to represent her community as the 2015 Apple Blossom Queen, in part for her achievements as secretary of Math Club, and being an active member of Honor Society, volunteering for Special Olympics basketball, and her extracurricular activities, including earning multiple letters in varsity soccer and basketball, and her dedication to the people of Wenatchee Valley; and
WHEREAS, These three young women all desire to share their proven talents and leadership ambition to serve their community and be an encouragement to those they encounter;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Washington honor the accomplishments of the members of the Apple Blossom Festival Court and join the City of Wenatchee and the people of the State of Washington in recognizing the celebration of the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Queen Gabby Waterman, Princess Anissa Sangster, Princess Francesca Nevil, and the Board of Directors and Chairs of the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival.
Senator Parlette spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8646.
The motion by Senator Parlette carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
At 12:06 p.m., on motion of Senator Honeyford, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 o’clock noon Monday, March 23, 2015.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
HUNTER G. GOODMAN, Secretary of the Senate
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