NOON SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia

Monday, February 20, 2017

The Senate was called to order at 12:03 p.m. by the President of the Senate, Lt. Governor Habib presiding.

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 fourth order of business.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

February 17, 2017

MR. PRESIDENT:

The Speaker has signed:

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5079,

and the same is herewith transmitted.

BERNARD DEAN, Chief Clerk

MOTION

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

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

SB 5844 by Senator Braun

AN ACT Relating to adopting citizen commission 2016 recommendations and making adjustments to the commission's review process; amending RCW 82.04.240, 43.136.045, and 43.136.055; creating new sections; repealing RCW 82.08.965, 82.12.965, 84.36.645, 82.04.448, 82.08.970, 82.12.970, 82.04.426, and 82.32.790; and repealing 2010 c 114 s 104 and 2003 c 149 s 3.

Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, the measure listed on the Introduction and First Reading report was referred to the committee as designated.

MOTION

At 12:04 p.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate was declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President.

The Senate was called to order at 12:23 p.m. by President Habib. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President that all Senators were present with the exceptions of Senators, Baumgartner, Ericksen, Hobbs and Padden.

The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard consisting of Pages Miss Catherine Rolfes and Mr. Caleb Sagert, presented the Colors. Miss Emily McDougall led the Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. The prayer was offered by Pastor Elizabeth Sorensen of Full Gospel Christian Center, Edgewood.

MOTION

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

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 5034, by Senators Rivers, Takko and Dansel

Concerning local government financial reports.

The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Rivers, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5034 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senator Rivers spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, Senator Ericksen was excused.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5034.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5034 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 3; Excused, 1.

Voting yea: Senators Angel, Bailey, Becker, Billig, Braun, Brown, Carlyle, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Darneille, Fain, Fortunato, Frockt, Hasegawa, Hawkins, Honeyford, Hunt, Keiser, King, Kuderer, Liias, McCoy, Miloscia, Mullet, Nelson, O'Ban, Palumbo, Pearson, Pedersen, Ranker, Rivers, Rolfes, Rossi, Saldaña, Schoesler, Sheldon, Short, Takko, Van De Wege, Walsh, Warnick, Wellman, Wilson and Zeiger

Absent: Senators Baumgartner, Hobbs and Padden

Excused: Senator Ericksen

SENATE BILL NO. 5034, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Saldaña, Senator Hobbs was excused.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Bailey, Senators Baumgartner and Padden were excused.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 5162, by Senators McCoy, Sheldon, Rolfes, Takko and Chase

Creating the wastewater treatment plant operator certification account.

The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator McCoy, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5162 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senator McCoy spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5162.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5162 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 4.

Excused: Senators Baumgartner, Ericksen, Hobbs and Padden

SENATE BILL NO. 5162, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 5315, by Senators King, Baumgartner, Hawkins, Hobbs, Fortunato and Pearson

Concerning home site leases on lands managed by the department of natural resources.

The measure was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator King, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5315 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Senator King spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5315.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5315 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 1; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.

Voting yea: Senators Angel, Bailey, Becker, Billig, Braun, Brown, Carlyle, Chase, Cleveland, Conway, Darneille, Fain, Fortunato, Frockt, Hawkins, Honeyford, Hunt, Keiser, King, Kuderer, Liias, McCoy, Miloscia, Mullet, Nelson, O'Ban, Padden, Palumbo, Pearson, Pedersen, Ranker, Rivers, Rolfes, Rossi, Saldaña, Schoesler, Sheldon, Short, Takko, Van De Wege, Walsh, Warnick, Wellman, Wilson and Zeiger

Voting nay: Senator Hasegawa

Excused: Senators Baumgartner, Ericksen and Hobbs

SENATE BILL NO. 5315, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill was ordered to stand as the title of the act.

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

8620

By Senator Fain,

WHEREAS, Children hold a special place in our lives. Raising happy, healthy children is the greatest success any parent can hope to achieve and should be an important goal of every member of society because children are profoundly influenced by the people and the environment around them; and

WHEREAS, The Senate recognizes that children represent the future of Washington State and it is important that we take action to ensure that they are provided a positive start to life; and

WHEREAS, Children's Day focuses on inspiring parents to take positive action and to serve as role models for society, and encourages individuals to consider how their actions affect future generations; and

WHEREAS, The Senate recognizes that the strongest influence on a child is often family, but great schools and nurturing communities also play a vital role in helping children reach their full potential; and

WHEREAS, In Washington, we place the utmost value on the safety and welfare of our children, and we strongly support programs designed to advocate for their best interests; and

WHEREAS, Children's Day provides an opportunity to remember that every child, without exception, deserves a chance to succeed; and

WHEREAS, Family is something we all value; and

WHEREAS, We in the Legislature are here to serve all families in Washington State;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate celebrate the children of the State of Washington and encourage all of its citizens to celebrate children on this day and throughout the year by nurturing them with love, attention, and encouragement in order to keep our communities strong.

Senators Fain, Rolfes, Takko and Fortunato spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.

MOTION

Senator Liias moved that all members names be added to Senate Resolution No. 8620.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the motion by Senator Liias that all members names be added as sponsors of Senate Resolution No. 8620.

The motion by Senator Liias carried and all members were added to the resolution as sponsors.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8620.

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

The President welcomed guests and family members of the Senators who were present for Children’s Day.

MOTION

At 12:54 p.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate adjourned until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2017.

CYRUS HABIB, President of the Senate

HUNTER G. GOODMAN, Secretary of the Senate