MORNING SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia

Friday, June 16, 2017

The Senate was called to order at 9:01 a.m. by the President of the Senate, Lt. Governor Habib presiding. No roll call was taken.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Braun, 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

June 13, 2017

SB 5925 Prime Sponsor, Senator Keiser: Concerning liquor licenses. Reported by Committee on Commerce, Labor & Sports

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Baumgartner, Chair; Braun, Vice Chair; Keiser, Ranking Minority Member; Conway; Rossi; Saldaña and Wilson.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

June 14, 2017

SB 5939 Prime Sponsor, Senator Ericksen: Promoting a sustainable, local renewable energy industry through modifying renewable energy system tax incentives and providing guidance for renewable energy system component recycling. Reported by Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Ericksen, Chair; Sheldon, Vice Chair; Brown; Short and Wellman.

MINORITY recommendation: That it be referred without recommendation. Signed by Senator Honeyford.

Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.

June 13, 2017

SGA 9261 PHILLIP R LEMLEY, appointed on April 3, 2017, for the term ending August 2, 2017, as Member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission. 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; Frockt and Wilson.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

MOTION

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

MOTION

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

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

June 14, 2017

MR. PRESIDENT:

The Speaker has signed:

HOUSE BILL NO. 2213,

and the same are herewith transmitted.

BERNARD DEAN, Chief Clerk

MOTION

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

SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT

Pursuant to Article 2, Section 32 of the State Constitution and Senate Rule 1(5), the President announced the signing of and thereupon did sign in open session:

HOUSE BILL NO. 2213.

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

SB 5952 by Senator Padden

AN ACT Relating to addressing the department of corrections early release error; amending RCW 72.09.010, 9.94A.480, 9.94A.585, and 49.60.210; adding new sections to chapter 72.09 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 9.94A RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; creating new sections; and providing expiration dates.

Referred to Committee on Law & Justice.

SB 5953 by Senator Walsh

AN ACT Relating to equalizing differences between the liquor industries regarding certain sales of alcohol carrying a private label; and amending RCW 66.28.310, 66.24.140, 66.24.145, 66.24.150, 66.24.055, 66.24.200, and 66.24.250.

Referred to Committee on Commerce, Labor & Sports.

SB 5954 by Senator Short

AN ACT Relating to the economic development element of the growth management act; amending RCW 36.70A.070; and adding a new section to chapter 36.70A RCW.

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

SB 5955 by Senators Kuderer, Wellman, Keiser, Hobbs, Palumbo, Mullet, Liias, Chase, Hasegawa, Darneille, Conway, Cleveland, Nelson, Billig and Takko

AN ACT Relating to the collection of a motor vehicle excise tax approved by voters of a regional transit authority in 2016 by creating a market value adjustment program, within the existing 0.8 percent tax rate, to provide a credit based on the difference between the vehicle valuation schedule used by the authority to determine the tax amount under current law and the vehicle valuation schedule in RCW 82.44.035 in a manner that limits the delay of the voter approved 2016 plan; adding a new section to chapter 82.44 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 81.112 RCW; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

SB 5956 by Senators Hasegawa, Baumgartner and Chase

AN ACT Relating to prohibiting the use of superdelegates; amending RCW 29A.56.050; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on State Government.

SB 5957 by Senators Chase and Hasegawa

AN ACT Relating to establishing the healthy Washington program to provide comprehensive universal single-payer health care coverage for all residents of the state; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; and providing a contingent effective date.

Referred to Committee on Health Care.

SB 5958 by Senators Short, Takko, Pearson, Hobbs, Warnick, Cleveland, Brown, Mullet and Ericksen

AN ACT Relating to expanding the operable intent of RCW 34.05.271 and 34.05.272 to the significant agency actions of the department of natural resources; adding a new section to chapter 34.05 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources & Parks.

SB 5959 by Senator Chase

AN ACT Relating to establishing a capital gains tax; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.32 RCW; and adding a new chapter to Title 82 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Braun, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated.

MOTION

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

MOTION

Senator Braun moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION

8670

By Senator Fain

WHEREAS, AuburnFest is a new summer community celebration in the City of Auburn; and

WHEREAS, AuburnFest focuses on bringing Auburn citizens together through events and activities that include two entertainment stages, food, crafts and specialty vendors, a car show, and a literary showcase; and

WHEREAS, AuburnFest will officially kick off with the AuburnFest 5K Summer Stride highlighting the essential role of community health; and

WHEREAS, AuburnFest will also pair with the Auburn Days Parade, a decades long tradition featuring local marching bands, drill teams, dancers, and cars; and

WHEREAS, These events serve as a celebration of the City of Auburn and its residents coming together;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize AuburnFest and the Auburn Days Parade as important community events.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8670.

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

MOTION

At 9:05 a.m., on motion of Senator Braun, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 o'clock noon Monday, June 19, 2017.

CYRUS HABIB, President of the Senate

PABLO G. CAMPOS, Deputy Secretary of the Senate