THIRTIETH DAY
Senate Chamber, Olympia
Thursday, July 20, 2017
The Senate was called to order at 1:01 p.m. by the President of the Senate, Lt. Governor Habib presiding. 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
On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate advanced to the third order of business.
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
July 12, 2017
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.
JERALD (JERRY) R. LITT, reappointed July 12, 2017, for the term ending June 30, 2023, as Member of the Transportation Commission.
Sincerely,
JAY INSLEE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Transportation as Senate Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9297.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, the appointee listed on the Gubernatorial Appointment report was referred to the committee as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
Senator Fain moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8677
By Senators Schoesler and Nelson
WHEREAS, The 2017 Third Special Session of the Sixty-fifth Legislature is drawing to a close; and
WHEREAS, It is necessary to provide for the completion of the work of the Senate after its adjournment and during the interim period between the close of the 2017 Third Special Session of the Sixty-fifth Legislature and the convening of the next regular session;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate Facilities and Operations Committee shall have full authority and direction over the authorization and execution of any contracts or subcontracts that necessitate the expenditure of Senate appropriations, subject to all applicable budget controls and limitations; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Senate Facilities and Operations Committee may, as they deem appropriate, authorize travel for which members and staff may receive therefor their actual necessary expenses, and such per diem as may be authorized by law, subject to all applicable budget controls and limitations, to be paid upon receipt of their vouchers out of funds appropriated for legislative expenses; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate and the Senate Facilities and Operations Committee be, and they hereby are, authorized to retain such employees as they may deem necessary and that said employees be allowed such rate of pay therefor, subject to all applicable budget controls and limitations, as the Secretary of the Senate and the Senate Facilities and Operations Committee shall deem proper; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate be, and he or she hereby is, authorized and directed to make out and execute the necessary vouchers upon which warrants for legislative expenses and expenditures shall be drawn from funds provided therefor; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate and the Facilities and Operations Committee be, and they hereby are, authorized to approve written requests by standing committees to meet during the interim period; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to have printed a copy of the Senate Journals of the 2017 Regular, First, Second, and Third Special Sessions of the Sixty-fifth Legislature; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Rules Committee is authorized to assign subject matters to standing committees for study during the interim, and the Majority Leader is authorized to create special committees as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the Senate in an orderly manner and appoint members thereto with the approval of the Facilities and Operations Committee; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate is authorized to express the sympathy of the Senate by sending flowers or memorials in the event of a bereavement in the legislative "family"; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That such use of the Senate facilities is permitted upon such terms as the Secretary of the Senate shall deem proper.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8677.
The motion by Senator Fain carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Braun, M.: “Thank you Mr. President. It is an honor to join you here today to do what I can to serve this state and to make sure everyone back home in our community is represented by the Senate. As many of you know, I am here this week while the other Senator Braun serves his country in the United States Navy Reserves. While I consider myself a political newbie, i’ve actually had a lot of practice. As John likes to say I have been filling in for him at home for three decades while he spends him time on active duty and frankly more than enough time up here in Olympia. So I guess I am filling in for him here in the Senate just to add the the decades of old Braun family tradition. While we are discussing traditions don’t worry I have been warned about the Senate’s tradition that strongly suggests that I provide you with a gift during my first floor speech. So on your desk you will find a first aid kit, which I am providing not only as a Registered Nurse but to help you guys heal any bumps and bruises that you might have obtained during this long, challenging session/sessions. Enjoy, and you get a lollipop for being good.”
MOTION
At 1:15 p.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President.
Senator Becker announced a meeting of the Majority Coalition Caucus.
Senator McCoy announced a meeting of the Democratic Caucus.
EVENING SESSION
The Senate was called to order at 7:27 p.m. by President Habib.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate reverted to the fourth order of business.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
July 20, 2017
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has adopted:
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4409,
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4410,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
NONA SNELL, Deputy Chief Clerk
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 5982 by Senators Darneille, Sheldon, Billig, Conway, McCoy, Wellman, Chase, Hasegawa and Hunt
AN ACT Relating to protecting people's information contained in voter registration records; amending RCW 29A.08.710; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on State Government.
SB 5983 by Senators Padden, Pearson, Rossi, Baumgartner and Honeyford
AN ACT Relating to authorizing employees to opt out of the paid family and medical leave provisions of chapter 5, Laws of 2017 3rd sp. sess. (SSB 5975); and amending RCW 50A.--.---.
Referred to Committee on Commerce, Labor & Sports.
SB 5984 by Senators Kuderer, Wellman and Frockt
AN ACT Relating to expanding access to health care for all state residents with apple health on the health benefit exchange; and adding a new section to chapter 74.09 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated.
SUPPLEMENTAL INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
HCR 4409 by Representatives Sullivan and Kretz
Returning bills to their house of origin.
Placed on 2nd reading.
HCR 4410 by Representatives Sullivan and Kretz
Adjourning SINE DIE.
Placed on 2nd reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, under suspension of the rules House Concurrent Resolution No. 4409 and House Concurrent Resolution No. 4410 were placed on the second reading calendar.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate advanced to the sixth order of business.
SECOND READING
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4409, by Representatives Sullivan and Kretz
Returning bills to their house of origin.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, the rules were suspended, House Concurrent Resolution No. 4409 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of House Concurrent Resolution No. 4409.
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4409 having received a majority was adopted by voice vote.
SECOND READING
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4410, by Representatives Sullivan and Kretz
Adjourning SINE DIE.
The measure was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, the rules were suspended, House Concurrent Resolution No. 4410 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of House Concurrent Resolution No. 4410.
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4410 having received a majority was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain and without objections, the following measures on the second and third reading calendars or held at the desk were returned to the Committee on Rules:
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5038
SENATE BILL NO. 5251
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5453
THIRD SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5558
SENATE BILL NO. 5799
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5894
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5915
SENATE BILL NO. 5980
SENATE BILL NO. 5981
SENATE GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENT NO. 9124
SENATE GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENT NO. 9183
SENATE GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENT NO. 9265
and SENATE GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENT NO. 9268.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, the reading of the Journal for the 30th day of the 2017 Third Special Session of the 65th Legislature was dispensed with and it was approved.
MOTION
Under the provision of House Concurrent Resolution No. 4409, on motion of Senator Fain, the following House measures were returned to the House of Representatives:
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1075,
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4400,
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate reverted to the fourth order of business.
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE
July 20, 2017
MR. PRESIDENT:
Under the provisions of HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4409, the following Senate bills are returned to the Senate:
SECOND ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5239,
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5375,
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5720,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5838,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5934,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5952,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
NONA SNELL, Deputy Chief Clerk
July 20, 2017
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Speaker has signed:
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4409,
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4410,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
NONA SNELL, Deputy Chief Clerk
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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4409,
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4410,
MOTION
At 7:30 p.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the 2017 Third Special Session of the Sixty-Fifth Legislature adjourned SINE DIE.
CYRUS HABIB, President of the Senate
HUNTER G. GOODMAN, Secretary of the Senate
1075-S
Other Action.................................................. 3
4400
Other Action.................................................. 3
4409
Adopted......................................................... 2
Introduction & 1st Reading........................... 2
Messages................................................... 2, 3
Other Action.................................................. 2
President Signed............................................ 3
Second Reading............................................. 2
4410
Adopted......................................................... 3
Introduction & 1st Reading........................... 2
Messages................................................... 2, 3
Other Action.................................................. 2
President Signed............................................ 3
Second Reading............................................. 2
5038-S
Other Action.................................................. 3
5239-S2
Messages....................................................... 3
5251
Other Action.................................................. 3
5375
Messages....................................................... 3
5453-S
Other Action.................................................. 3
5558-3S
Other Action.................................................. 3
5720
Messages....................................................... 3
5799
Other Action.................................................. 3
5838-S
Messages....................................................... 3
5894-S
Other Action.................................................. 3
5915-S
Other Action.................................................. 3
5934-S
Messages....................................................... 3
5952-S
Messages....................................................... 3
5980
Other Action.................................................. 3
5981
Other Action.................................................. 3
5982
Introduction & 1st Reading........................... 2
5983
Introduction & 1st Reading........................... 2
5984
Introduction & 1st Reading........................... 2
8677
Adopted......................................................... 1
Introduced...................................................... 1
9124
Other Action.................................................. 3
9183
Other Action.................................................. 3
9265
Other Action.................................................. 3
9268
Other Action.................................................. 3
9297 Litt, Jerald (Jerry) R.
Introduction................................................... 1
MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR
Gubernatorial Appointments......................... 1
WASHINGTON STATE SENATE
Personal Privilege, Senator Braun, M........... 1