NOON SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

The Senate was called to order at 12:00 o’clock noon by the President of the Senate, Lt. Governor Habib presiding. No roll call was taken.

MOTION

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

MOTION

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

MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE

July 19, 2017

To the Honorable Hunter Goodman

Secretary of the Senate

Legislative Building

Olympia, WA 98501

Dear Secretary Goodman:

I, Kim Wyman, Secretary of the State of Washington and custodian of the Seal of the State of Washington, do hereby certify that the attached is a true and correct copy of the certificate of appointments of Marlo Braun for the office of State Senator for the 20th Legislative District of the State of Washington, which seat was recently temporarily vacated by Senator John Braun. The appointment is valid from July 18 through July 23, 2017.

I further certify that Marlo Braun has been duly appointed to the office of State Senator from the 20th Legislative District of the State of Washington.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have set my hand and affixed the seal of the State of Washington at the State Capitol in Olympia, Washington, this 19th day of July, 2017.

(Seal) /s/

Kim Wyman

Secretary of State

MESSAGE FROM STATE OFFICERS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEWIS COUNTY

July 17, 2017

The Honorable Hunter G. Goodman

Secretary of the Senate

P.O. Box 40482

Olympia, WA 98504-0482

RE: Leave of absence by John Braun, 20th Legislative District State Senator

Dear Secretary Goodman:

Consistent with the provisions of RCW 73.16.041, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners has granted a leave of absence to John Braun, 20^th Legislative District State Senator, for the time frame commencing approximately July 15, 2017, and running through approximately July 23, 2017.

The Board of County Commissioners has additionally appointed Marlo Braun as a temporary successor to Senator Braun's position during his leave of absence.

A certified copy of Resolution No. 17-209 documenting the above actions is enclosed for your records.

Respectfully,

/s/

Rieva Lester

Clerk of the Board

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON

APPOINTING MARLO BRAUN AS TEMPORARY SUCCESSOR TO FILL THE POSITION OF 20TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT STATE SENATOR DUE TO SENATOR JOHN BRAUN ENTERING ACTIVE SERVICE OR TRAINING AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER RCW 73.16.041

RESOLUTION NO. 17-209

WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 36.32.120(6), the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners {BOCC} has the care of County property and the management of County funds and business; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 73.16.041, when any elected officer of the state enters active service or training as provided for in RCW 73.16.031, 73.16.033, and 73.16.035, the Board that would ordinarily fill the vacancy created by the death or resignation of the elected official so ordered to such service shall grant an extended leave of absence to cover the period of such active service or training and may appoint a temporary successor to the position so vacated. No leave of absence provided for in this statute shall operate to extend the term for which the occupant of any elected position shall have been elected; and

WHEREAS, John Braun, 20th Legislative District State Senator, has advised the Boards of County Commissioners that he has been called to active service or training for a time frame commencing July 15, 2017, and running through approximately July 23, 2017; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 73.16.041, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC} is desirous of granting a leave of absence to John Braun, 20th Legislative District State Senator, for a time frame of approximately July 15, 2017, through approximately July 23, 2017; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 73.16.041, the BOCC is desirous of appointing a temporary successor to the position so vacated.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 73.16.041, that the Board does hereby:

1. Grant a leave of absence to John Braun, 20th Legislative District State Senator, to cover the period of his active service and/or training for the time frame of approximately July 15, 2017, through approximately July 23, 2017; and

2. Appoint Marlo Braun as temporary successor of 20th Legislative District State Senator for the time frame of approximat ely July 15, 2017, through approximately July 23, 2017.

Done in open session this 17th day of July, 2017.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON

APPROVED AS TO FROM:

/s/ /s/

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Gary Stamper, Chair

/s/

Edna J. Fund, Vice Chair

ATTEST:

/s/ /s/

Rieva Lester Robert C. Jackson, Commisioner

Clerk of the Board

(Seal)

MESSAGE FROM STATE OFFICERS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISIONERS, THURSTON COUNTY, WASHINGTON

RESOLUTION NO. 15492

In the matter of appointing Marlo Braun temporary successor to fill the position of 20th Legislative District State Senator due to Senator John Braun entry into active service or training as provided for under RCW 73.16.041.

WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 73.16.041 when any elected officer of the state shall enter active service or training as provided for in RCW 73.16.031, 73.16.033, and 73.16.035 the Board which would ordinarily fill the vacancy created by the death or resignation of the elected official so ordered to such service shall grant an extended leave of absence to cover the period of such active service or training and may appoint a temporary successor to the position so vacated. No leave of absence provided for in this statute shall operate to extend the term for which the occupant of any elected position shall have been elected; and

WHEREAS, John Braun, 20th Legislative District State Senator, has advised the Board of County Commissioners that he has been called to active service or training for a time frame commencing July 15, 2017, and running through approximately July 23, 2017;and

WHEREAS., pursuant to the provisions ofRCW 73.16.041, the Board of Thurston County Commissioners is desirous of granting a leave of absence to John Braun, 20th Legislative District State Senator for a time frame from approximately July 15, 2017, and running through approximately July 23, 2017, as well as appointing a temporary successor to the position so vacated.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of

Commissioners of Thurston County, State of Washington, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 73.16.041, that the Board does hereby:

1. Grant a leave of absence to John Braun, 20th Legislative District State Senator to cover the period of his active service and/or training for the time frame from approximately July 15, 2017, and running through approximately July 23, 2017;

2. Find and conclude that Marlo Braun is of the same party and resides in the same legislative district as Senator John Braun, in compliance with Washington Constitution Art. II Sec. 15; and

3. Appoint Marlo Braun as temporary successor of 20th Legislative District State Senator for the time frame from approximately July 15, 2017, and running through approximately July 23, 2017.

ADOPTED this 17^th day of July, 2017.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Attest: THURSTON COUNTY, WASHINGTON

/s/ /s/

Clerk of the Board Bud Blake, Chair

Approved as to form only:

JON TUNHEIM /s/

Prosecuting Attorney John Hutchings, Commissioner

/s/

Civil Deputy Gary Edward, Commissioner

Prosecuting Attorney

MESSAGE FROM STATE OFFICERS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON

July 18, 2017

The Honorable Hunter G. Goodman

Secretary of the Senate

P. 0. Box 40482

Olympia, WA 98504-0482

RE: Leave of absence by John Braun, 20th Legislative District State Senator

Dear Secretary Goodman,

Consistent with the provisions of RCW 73.16.041, the Board of County Commissioners has granted a leave of absence to John Braun, 20th Legislative District State Senator, for the time frame commencing approximately July 15, 2017 and running approximately through July 23, 2017.

The Board of County Commissioners has additionally appoint Marlo Braun as a temporary successor to Senator Braun's position during his leave of absence.

A certified copy of Resolution No. 17-061 documenting the above actions is enclosed for your records.

Sincerely,

/s/

Tiffany Ostreim

Clerk of the Board

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON

RESOLUTION NO. 17-061

In the matter of amending and rescinding the prior Resolution and to hereby appoint Marlo Braun as temporary successor to fill the position of 20th Legislative District State Senator of Senator John Braun under RCW 73.16.041 for a period hereunder stated

WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 36.32.120(6), the Board of Cowlitz County Commissioners has the care of County property and the management of County funds and business; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 73.16.041 when any elected officer of the state shall enter active service or training as provided for in RCW 73.16.031, 73.16.033, and

73.16.035 the Board which would ordinarily fill the vacancy created by the death or resignation of the elected official so ordered to such service shall grant an extended leave of absence to cover the period of such active service or training and may appoint a temporary successor to the position so vacated. No leave of absence provided for in this statute shall operate to extend the term for which the occupant of any elected position shall have been elected; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 73.16.041, the Board of Cowlitz County Commissioners is desirous of granting a leave of absence to John Braun, 20th Legislative District State Senator for a time frame from approximately July 15, 2017, and running through approximately July 23, 2017, as well as appointing a temporary successor to the position so vacated; and

WHEREAS, a prior request for appointment of J. VanderStoep of Chehalis, WA has been amended to consider the appointment of Marlo Braun as the temporary successor, and that the 20th Legislative District counties of Clark, Lewis and Thurston have also been requested to instead consider appointment of Marlo Braun as a temporary successor; NOW THEREFORE

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cowlitz County, State of Washington, pursuant to the provisions ofRCW 73.16.041, that:

1. The original Resolution appointing J. Vanderstoep is rescinded and amended as below;

2. A leave of absence is granted to John Braun, 20th Legislative District State Senator to cover the period of his active service and/or training for the time frame from approximately July 15, 2017, and running through approximately July 23, 2017;

3. Marlo Braun resides in the same legislative district as Senator John Braun, in compliance with Washington Constitution Art. II Sec. 15; and

4. Appointment of Marlo Braun as temporary successor of 20^th Legislative District State Senator for the time frame from approximately July 15, 2017, and running through approximately July 23, 2017, is in the best public interest.

ADOPTED IN OPEN MEETING this 18^th day of July, 2017.

Attest: (Seal) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON

/s/ /s/

Clerk of the Board Joe Gardner, Chair

FROM PREVIOUSLY APPROVED /s/

RYAN JURVAKAINEN, Dennis Weber

Cowlitz County Prosecuting Attorney Commissioner

/s/

Arne Mortensen

Commissioner

MESSAGE FROM STATE OFFICERS

BOARD OF COUNTY COUNCILORS

CLARK COUNTY, WASHINGTON

July18,2017

The Honorable Hunter G. Goodman

Secretary of the Senate

P. 0. Box 40482

Olympia, WA 98504-0482

RE: Leave of absence by John Braun, 20th Legislative District State Senator

Dear Secretary Goodman,

Consistent with the provisions of RCW 73.16.041, the Board of County Councilors has granted a leave of absence to John Braun, 20th Legislative District State Senator, for the time frame commencing approximately July 15, 2017 and running approximately through July 23, 2017.

The Board of County Councilors has additionally appointed Marlo Braun as a temporary successor to Senator Braun's position during his leave of absence.

A certified copy of Resolution No. 2017-07-07 documenting the above actions is enclosed for your records.

Sincerely,

/s/

Rebecca Tilton

Clerk of the Council

RESOLUTION NO. 2017-07-07

WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 36.32.120(6), the Board of County Councilors of Clark County has the care of County property and the management of Count funds and business; and

WHEREAS, John Braun, 20th Legislative District State Senator, has advised the Board of County Councilors that he has been called to active service or training for a time frame commencing July 15, 2017, and running through approximately July 23, 2017; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 73.16.041, the Board of County Councilors is desirous of granting a leave of absence to John Braun, 20th Legislative District State Senator for a time frame from approximately July 15, 2017, and running through approximately July 23, 2017, as well as appointing a temporary successor to the position so vacated.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of County Councilors of Clark County, State of Washington, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 73.16.041, that the Board does hereby:

2. Find and conclude that Marlo Braun is of the same party and resides in the same legislative district as Senator John Braun, in compliance with Washington Constitution Art. II Sec. 15; and

3. Appoint Marlo Braun as temporary successor of 20th Legislative District State Senator for the time frame from approximately July 15, 2017, and running through approximately July 23, 2017.

ADOPTED this 18^th day of July, 2017.

BOARD OF COUNTY COUNCILORS

Attest: CLARK COUNTY, WASHINGTON

/s/ /s/

Clerk of the Board Marc Boldt, Chair

Approved as to form only:

ANTHONY F. GOLIK Jeanne E. Stewart, Councilor

Prosecuting Attorney

Julie Olson, Councilor

John Blom, Councilor

(Seal) Eileen Quiring, Councilor

MOTION

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

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

SB 5980 by Senator Ericksen

AN ACT Relating to changing solely the effective date of sections 107 through 109, chapter 28, Laws of 2017 3rd sp. sess. from August 1, 2017, to January 1, 2018; amending 2017 3rd sp.s. c 28 s 605 (uncodified); and declaring an emergency.

Held at the desk.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Sheldon, Senate Bill No. 5980 was held at the desk.

MOTION

At 12:02 p.m., on motion of Senator Sheldon, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President.

EVENING SESSION

The Senate was called to order at 6:29 p.m. by Acting President Pro Tempore Becker.

SUPPLEMENTAL INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

SB 5981 by Senators Honeyford and Warnick

AN ACT Relating to the capital budget; making appropriations and authorizing expenditures for capital improvements; amending RCW 28B.10.027, 28B.20.725, and 28B.30.750; amending 2017 3rd sp.s. c 4 ss 1017, 1040, 1048, and 2001 (uncodified); reenacting and amending RCW 43.19.501; creating new sections; repealing 2017 3rd sp.s. c 4 ss 3043, 3059, and 3134 (uncodified); making appropriations; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Warnick, Senate Bill No. 5981 was held at the desk.

MOTION

At 6:29 p.m., on motion of Senator Warnick, the Senate adjourned until 1:00 o'clock p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2017.

CYRUS HABIB, President of the Senate

PABLO G. CAMPOS, Deputy Secretary of the Senate