SIXTY SIXTH DAY
Senate Chamber, Olympia
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
The Senate was called to order at 10:07 a.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
There being no objection, the Senate advanced to the first order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
March 14, 2017
HB 1278 Prime Sponsor, Representative Macri: Enacting the physical therapy licensure compact. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rivers, Chair; Becker, Vice Chair; Cleveland, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey; Conway; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Mullet; O'Ban and Walsh.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 14, 2017
SHB 1291 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Concerning health care for Pacific Islanders residing in Washington under a compact of free association. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rivers, Chair; Becker, Vice Chair; Cleveland, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey; Conway; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Mullet; O'Ban and Walsh.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 14, 2017
2SHB 1338 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Appropriations: Addressing the Washington state health insurance pool. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rivers, Chair; Becker, Vice Chair; Cleveland, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey; Conway; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Mullet; O'Ban and Walsh.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
March 14, 2017
ESHB 1548 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Concerning curricula for persons in long-term care facilities with behavioral health needs. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rivers, Chair; Becker, Vice Chair; Cleveland, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey; Conway; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Mullet; O'Ban and Walsh.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
SHB 1671 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Concerning assistance with activities of daily living. Reported by Committee on Health Care
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rivers, Chair; Becker, Vice Chair; Cleveland, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey; Conway; Fain; Keiser; Miloscia; Mullet; O'Ban and Walsh.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 5887 by Senator King
AN ACT Relating to the future use of residential habilitation centers; amending RCW 71A.20.180 and 71A.20.170; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 5888 by Senators Baumgartner, Hobbs, Takko and Sheldon
AN ACT Relating to lowering the ceiling of the business and occupation manufacturing tax rate to 0.2904 percent; amending RCW 82.04.240, 82.04.240, and 82.04.280; reenacting and amending RCW 82.32.790; creating new sections; repealing 2010 c 106 s 206, 2009 c 461 s 3, 2006 c 300 s 7, and 2003 c 149 s 4; providing an effective date; providing a contingent effective date; and providing a contingent expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 5889 by Senators Rossi, Brown and Braun
AN ACT Relating to the consolidation of residential habilitation centers and expansion of home and community-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities; amending RCW 71A.20.020 and 71A.20.170; adding a new section to chapter 71A.20 RCW; and creating new sections.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, all measures listed on the Introduction and First Reading report were referred to the committees as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
Senator Honeyford moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8629
By Senators Honeyford, King, and Warnick
WHEREAS, A group of Yakima business and farm leaders wishing to showcase the wide variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, and other farm products gained Legislative approval to have Yakima be the site of the Central Washington State Fair in February of 1892; and
WHEREAS, In 1893 the Washington State Legislature appropriated $10,000 to purchase the land where the present State Fair park is located; and
WHEREAS, In 1908 a street car line was built to the grounds so that people from all over the Northwest could come to Yakima by train, then by street car, to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Washington State Fair; and
WHEREAS, In those days, the Fair attracted visitors for the horse races, the grandstand performances, the Fair food, abundant displays of the Yakima Valley harvest, and the Indian encampment and the tribal stick games held each evening; and
WHEREAS, During the Depression it was difficult for the State of Washington to fund the Fair and in 1936 decided to discontinue the Fair until better times, the people of Central Washington determined to operate the Central Washington State Fair; and
WHEREAS, Since that year, the Fair has been held each September excluding the years between 1942 and 1946 when Kenworth moved into the grounds to build trucks for the war effort; and
WHEREAS, During those same years there were training exercises for the armed forces on the Fair grounds and the Fair buildings turned into barracks for our troops; and
WHEREAS, The Fair has given hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years in premiums for entries in various categories including foods, flower arranging, quilts, fine arts, and animal husbandry; and
WHEREAS, The Fair has encouraged our 4-H and FFA youth in displaying their skills of raising and showing their animals, their parliamentary skills, their culinary skills, and other accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Hundreds of our Yakima Valley youth have been helped by their Fair experience and Fair premiums; and
WHEREAS, The State Fair Park has also sponsored great names in entertainment for attendees from all over the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, The original State Fair of Washington is celebrating its 125th year of becoming a Fair and has stayed faithful to its agricultural roots and mission;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor the 125th anniversary of the State Fair in Central Washington and recognize its cultural and economic impacts on the State of Washington.
Senators Honeyford and Warnick spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8629.
The motion by Senator Honeyford carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced The Honorable Sid Morrison, former U.S. Congressman and State Senator and Representative, who was seated in the rear of the Chamber.
MOTION
Senator Darneille moved adoption of the following resolution:
SENATE RESOLUTION
8630
By Senators Darneille, Zeiger, O'Ban, Becker, and Conway
WHEREAS, Fred Oldfield was born on March 18, 1918, in Alfalfa, Washington; and he was one of nine children; and
WHEREAS, Fred was raised on the Yakima Indian Reservation near Toppenish, and his youth was filled with adventure as he lived the life of a cowboy with covered wagons, galloping horses, and starting fires with cow chips; and
WHEREAS, As a young man, Fred had an array of experiences including gold mining, boxing, farming, hunting, and working as a cowhand, all of which would influence his paintings; and
WHEREAS, Often called an "unconventional man," Fred went against all odds to spend his life living out his passion for painting, and he will forever be known as one of the premier painters of the American West in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Fred was always active in his Pacific Northwest community, and he used his talents to raise funds for many causes including kidney disease research, the Emergency Food Network, and a variety of scholarships for students in need; and
WHEREAS, Fred enjoyed sharing his love of painting with children, and he was forever grateful for the looks he saw in their eyes when he told them stories of his days on the range, telling tales around the campfire, and eating a can of beans from the chuck wagon; and
WHEREAS, Fred believed in the power of a positive outlook on life, making a friend out of everyone he met, and sharing a smile and a story with his friends and neighbors; and
WHEREAS, The Fred Oldfield Western Heritage & Art Center was built in 2002, dedicated to the preservation of Fred's dream to share his love of life, Western Art, and the history of the American West with all generations; and
WHEREAS, Fred Oldfield passed away on February 24, 2017, saddling up his horse and tipping his hat for the last time; and
WHEREAS, The Fred Oldfield Western Heritage & Art Center will commemorate Fred's life with a breakfast celebration and fund-raiser for the Center at the Puyallup Fairgrounds on March 17;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate celebrate and honor Fred Oldfield the person; acknowledge his invaluable contributions to Washington State and beyond; and recognize that the history, passion, and art of Fred Oldfield will live on for generations; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the family of Fred Oldfield, including his daughter Joella; to the Fred Oldfield Western Heritage & Art Center; to the Governor; and to the Lieutenant Governor.
Senator Darneille spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8630.
The motion by Senator Darneille carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
At 10:19 a.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 o'clock p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2017.
CYRUS HABIB, President of the Senate
HUNTER G. GOODMAN, Secretary of the Senate
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5887
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