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FORTY-SIXTH DAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1993
FORTY-SIXTH DAY
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MORNING SESSION
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House Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, February 25, 1993
The House was called to order at 11:00 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Kremen presiding). The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present.
The Speaker assumed the chair.
The flag was escorted to the rostrum by a Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, Pages Jeremy O'Keeffe and Sarah Nichols. Prayer was offered by Reverend Randal Burtis of Neighborhood Christian Center of Olympia.
Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
February 23, 1993
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed:
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5035,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5088,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5386,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Brad Hendrickson, Deputy Secretary
There being no objection, the House advanced to the fourth order of business.
INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING
HB 2061 by Representatives Chappell and King
AN ACT Relating to hunter education; and amending RCW 77.32.155.
Referred to Committee on Fisheries & Wildlife.
HB 2062 by Representatives Orr, Mielke, Peery, Padden, H. Myers, Dellwo, Silver, Conway, Ludwig, Eide and Pruitt
AN ACT Relating to school nurses; adding a new section to chapter 28A.210 RCW; creating new sections; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Education.
HB 2063 by Representatives Shin, Brumsickle, Brough, Basich and Kessler
AN ACT Relating to improving the teaching of geography; adding new sections to chapter 28A.300 RCW; creating a new section; and making an appropriation.
Referred to Committee on Education.
HB 2064 by Representatives Padden, Peery, Wood, Tate, Fuhrman, Vance, Dorn, Silver, Basich, Cooke and Talcott
AN ACT Relating to a program for educational advancement grants in designated urban areas; and adding new sections to chapter 74.13 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Education.
HB 2065 by Representatives Conway, Reams, Campbell, King and Basich
AN ACT Relating to ballots; amending RCW 29.30.020; adding a new section to chapter 29.30 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on State Government.
HB 2066 by Representatives J. Kohl, Wang, G. Cole, Silver, Leonard, R. Fisher, Patterson, Peery, Locke, Pruitt, Brough, Cothern, Appelwick and Eide
AN ACT Relating to school district excess levies; and amending RCW 84.52.0531.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
SSB 5035 by Senate Committee on Government Operations (originally sponsored by Senator Haugen)
Authorizing cities to use the hotel-motel tax for public restroom facilities.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
SSB 5088 by Senate Committee on Government Operations (originally sponsored by Senators McCaslin and Barr)
Authorizing flexible approaches to developing administrative rules.
Referred to Committee on State Government.
SB 5251 by Senators Bauer, Snyder, Sheldon, Moore, Prentice, Sutherland, Jesernig, Rinehart and Winsley
Requiring identification for the nonresident sales tax exemption.
Referred to Committee on Revenue.
SSB 5386 by Senate Committee on Health & Human Services (originally sponsored by Senators Wojahn, Moyer, Gaspard, Deccio, Hochstatter and Winsley)
Modifying licensure of home health, hospice, and home care agencies.
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
SB 5441 by Senators McAuliffe, Erwin, Talmadge, M. Rasmussen, Drew, Spanel, Loveland, von Reichbauer and Winsley; by request of Department of Social and Health Services
Updating statutes for rehabilitation services for handicapped persons.
Referred to Committee on Human Services.
On motion of Representative Sheldon, the bills listed on today's introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the fifth order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 23, 1993
HB 1179 Prime Sponsor, Representative Jacobsen: Charging school districts for remedial higher education classes. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Jacobsen, Chair; Quall, Vice Chair; Brumsickle, Ranking Minority Member; Sheahan, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Basich; Carlson; Casada; Finkbeiner; Flemming; Kessler; J. Kohl; Mielke; Ogden; Orr; Shin; and Wood.
MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Bray and Rayburn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1993
HB 1322 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sheldon: Modifying prosecutions for trespass or waste of public lands. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Pruitt, Chair; R. Johnson, Vice Chair; Morton, Ranking Minority Member; Dunshee; Linville; Schoesler; Sheldon; Thomas; Valle; and Wolfe.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative Stevens, Assistant Ranking Minority Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1993
HB 1338 Prime Sponsor, Representative Thibaudeau: Prohibiting interference with access to or from a health care facility. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Appelwick, Chair; Ludwig, Vice Chair; Ballasiotes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Campbell; Chappell; Forner; Johanson; Locke; Long; Mastin; H. Myers; Riley; Schmidt; Scott; and Wineberry.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Padden, Ranking Minority Member and Tate.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 1993
HB 1376 Prime Sponsor, Representative Brough: Allowing mobile home tenants to hold forums for candidates for public office. Reported by Committee on Trade, Economic Development & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Wineberry, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Forner, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Campbell; Casada; Conway; Morris; Quall; Sheldon; Springer; and Valle.
Excused: Representatives Schoesler and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1993
HB 1414 Prime Sponsor, Representative R. Fisher: Granting additional local taxing authority for criminal justice purposes. Reported by Committee on Local Government
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives H. Myers, Chair; Bray, Vice Chair; Edmondson, Ranking Minority Member; Reams, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Dunshee; R. Fisher; Horn; Rayburn; Romero; Springer; Van Luven; and Zellinsky.
Referred to Committee on Revenue.
February 23, 1993
HB 1442 Prime Sponsor, Representative R. Johnson: Creating a watershed management task force. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Pruitt, Chair; R. Johnson, Vice Chair; Dunshee; Linville; Sheldon; Valle; and Wolfe.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Morton, Ranking Minority Member; Stevens, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Schoesler; and Thomas.
Passed to Committee on Appropriations.
February 23, 1993
HB 1518 Prime Sponsor, Representative Valle: Creating a water trail recreation program. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Pruitt, Chair; R. Johnson, Vice Chair; Dunshee; Linville; Sheldon; Thomas; Valle; and Wolfe.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Morton, Ranking Minority Member; Stevens, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; and Schoesler.
Passed to Committee on Appropriations.
February 23, 1993
HB 1560 Prime Sponsor, Representative Appelwick: Adopting the uniform interstate family support act. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Appelwick, Chair; Ludwig, Vice Chair; Ballasiotes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Campbell; Chappell; Forner; Johanson; Locke; Long; Mastin; H. Myers; Riley; Schmidt; Scott; Tate; and Wineberry.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative Padden, Ranking Minority Member;
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1993
HB 1566 Prime Sponsor, Representative H. Myers: Changing who gives notice of estate tax findings filings. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Appelwick, Chair; Ludwig, Vice Chair; Padden, Ranking Minority Member; Ballasiotes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Campbell; Chappell; Forner; Johanson; Locke; Long; Mastin; H. Myers; Riley; Schmidt; Scott; Tate; and Wineberry.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1993
HB 1583 Prime Sponsor, Representative Jacobsen: Clarifying eligibility requirements for state-funded benefits for part-time academic employees of community and technical colleges. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Jacobsen, Chair; Quall, Vice Chair; Brumsickle, Ranking Minority Member; Sheahan, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Basich; Bray; Carlson; Casada; Finkbeiner; Flemming; Kessler; J. Kohl; Mielke; Ogden; Orr; Rayburn; Shin; and Wood.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 23, 1993
HB 1730 Prime Sponsor, Representative Springer: Regulating the distribution of unused capacity under the rate limitations on cumulative regular property taxes. Reported by Committee on Local Government
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives H. Myers, Chair; Bray, Vice Chair; Dunshee; R. Fisher; Rayburn; Romero; Springer; and Zellinsky.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Edmondson, Ranking Minority Member; Horn; and Van Luven.
Referred to Committee on Revenue.
February 23, 1993
HB 1734 Prime Sponsor, Representative Appelwick: Adding new judges to the court of appeals. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Appelwick, Chair; Ludwig, Vice Chair; Padden, Ranking Minority Member; Ballasiotes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Campbell; Chappell; Forner; Johanson; Locke; Long; Mastin; H. Myers; Riley; Schmidt; Scott; Tate; and Wineberry.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 23, 1993
HB 1735 Prime Sponsor, Representative Anderson: Authorizing the department of retirement systems to be divided into three divisions. Reported by Committee on State Government
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Anderson, Chair; Veloria, Vice Chair; Reams, Ranking Minority Member; Campbell; Conway; Dyer; King; and Pruitt.
Excused: Representative Vance, Assistant Ranking Minority Member.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1993
HB 1751 Prime Sponsor, Representative Anderson: Modifying compensation of forest practices board members. Reported by Committee on State Government
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Anderson, Chair; Veloria, Vice Chair; Reams, Ranking Minority Member; Campbell; Conway; Dyer; King; and Pruitt.
Excused: Representative Vance, Assistant Ranking Minority Member.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
February 23, 1993
HB 1760 Prime Sponsor, Representative H. Myers: Regulating obligations for child support and spousal maintenance. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Appelwick, Chair; Ludwig, Vice Chair; Padden, Ranking Minority Member; Ballasiotes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Campbell; Chappell; Forner; Johanson; Locke; Long; Mastin; H. Myers; Riley; Schmidt; Scott; Tate; and Wineberry.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1993
HB 1767 Prime Sponsor, Representative Basich: Requiring certification of community and technical college intercollegiate coaches. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Jacobsen, Chair; Quall, Vice Chair; Brumsickle, Ranking Minority Member; Sheahan, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Basich; Bray; Carlson; Casada; Finkbeiner; Flemming; Kessler; J. Kohl; Mielke; Ogden; Orr; Rayburn; Shin; and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1993
HB 1771 Prime Sponsor, Representative King: Taking measures to prevent the destruction of fish protection devices. Reported by Committee on Fisheries & Wildlife
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives King, Chair; Orr, Vice Chair; Fuhrman, Ranking Minority Member; Sehlin, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Basich; Chappell; Foreman; and Scott.
Excused: Representative Lemmon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1993
HB 1787 Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Eliminating certain provisions about water resource inventory and planning areas. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources & Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Pruitt, Chair; R. Johnson, Vice Chair; Morton, Ranking Minority Member; Stevens, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Dunshee; Linville; Schoesler; Sheldon; Thomas; Valle; and Wolfe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 1993
HB 1832 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dyer: Regulating medical malpractice insurance. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Zellinsky, Chair; Scott, Vice Chair; Mielke, Ranking Minority Member; Dyer, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Dellwo; Dorn; Grant; R. Johnson; Kessler; Kremen; Lemmon; R. Meyers; Reams; and Tate.
Excused: Representative Schmidt.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1993
HB 1842 Prime Sponsor, Representative R. Fisher: Authorizing exemptions from county vehicle license fees. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives R. Fisher, Chair; Brown, Vice Chair; Jones, Vice Chair; Schmidt, Ranking Minority Member; Mielke, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Brough; Brumsickle; Cothern; Finkbeiner; Forner; Fuhrman; Hansen; Horn; Johanson; J. Kohl; Miller; H. Myers; Orr; Patterson; Quall; Sheldon; Shin; and Wood.
Excused: Representatives Eide, Heavey, R. Meyers and Zellinsky.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 1993
HB 1865 Prime Sponsor, Representative Mielke: Preventing check cashers and sellers from operating without a license. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Zellinsky, Chair; Scott, Vice Chair; Mielke, Ranking Minority Member; Dyer, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Dellwo; Dorn; Grant; R. Johnson; Kessler; Kremen; Lemmon; R. Meyers; Reams; and Tate.
Excused: Representative Schmidt.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 1993
HB 1930 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schmidt: Restricting consideration of old traffic tickets. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Zellinsky, Chair; Scott, Vice Chair; Mielke, Ranking Minority Member; Dyer, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Dellwo; Dorn; Grant; R. Johnson; Kessler; Kremen; Lemmon; R. Meyers; Reams; and Tate.
Excused: Representative Schmidt.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
On motion of Representative Sheldon, the bills listed on today's committee reports under the fifth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eighth order of business.
RESOLUTION
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 93-4620, by Representatives Linville, Grant, Sheahan, Karahalios, Lemmon, Schoesler, R. Johnson, Mastin, Rayburn, Quall, Kremen, J. Kohl and Edmondson
WHEREAS, The agricultural education of the Future Farmers of America provides a strong foundation for Washington state's agriculture; and
WHEREAS, The Future Farmers of America and agricultural education provide exceptional training for the constantly changing careers in agriculture; and
WHEREAS, The eight thousand members of the Future Farmers of America in Washington state are playing an outstanding role in assuring the future progress and prosperity of the state of Washington and our nation; and
WHEREAS, The Future Farmers of America motto, "Learning to do, doing to learn; earning to live, living to serve" gives direction and purpose to the students who are providing leadership for a growing planet; and
WHEREAS, The Future Farmers of America performs the valuable service of developing leadership, encouraging cooperation, promoting good citizenship, and inspiring patriotism among its members;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives recognize and honor the one hundred eighty-five Future Farmers of America chapters in the high schools of the state of Washington.
Representative Linville moved adoption of the resolution.
Representatives Linville, Kremen, Schoesler and Rayburn spoke in favor of the resolution.
House Resolution No. 4620 was adopted.
There being no objection, the House reverted to the second order of business.
INTRODUCTION OF VISITING DIGNITARIES
The Chief Clerk called the roll of the former members of the House of Representatives.
The Speaker introduced the former members, speakers and staff of the House of Representatives.
Former Members: Districts Dates
Art Brown 1st District 1969-1976
Paul Conner 24th District House 1959-1977
Senate 1977-1989
Roy Ferguson
John Fisher 21st District House 1975-1978
Bob Ford 23rd District 1941-42 and 1945-52
Irv Greengo 46th District 1975-1982
Ed Heavey 31st District 1967-1969
Joan Houchen 10th District 1979-1982
Elmer Huntley 9th District 1963-1965
George Hurley 37th District 1943-1946
44th District 1975-1978
Gene Lux 11th & 35th District House 1975-1988
Senate 1988
Mike McGinnis 6th District 1979-1982
Patrick Sutherland 37th District House 1949-1959
Senate 1951-1959
Dick Taylor 38th District 1961-1968
Earl Tilly 12th District 1973-1986
Bob Williams 18th & 19th District 1979-1988
Former Chief Clerks:
Malcolm Dutch McBreath Member 1942, 1953-56
Chief Clerk 1967-72
Dean Foster 1973-1980, 1983-84
Vito T. Chiechi 1979-1982
Dennis L. Heck 1985-1986
Assistant Chief Clerks:
Don Wilson 1970-1977
Sharon Case 1983-1988
Sergeant at Arms:
Elmer Hippa Member 1953-1957
Sgt. at Arms 1957-1967
and 1971-1975
The Speaker introduced the former Speakers Charlie Hodde, Don Eldridge, Tom Copeland, and John Bagnariol.
The former speakers briefly addressed the Members of the House of Representatives.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.
MOTION
On motion of Representative Peery, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Friday February 26, 1993.
BRIAN EBERSOLE, Speaker
ALAN THOMPSON, Chief Clerk