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THIRTY-SECOND DAY
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MORNING SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, February 11, 1993
The Senate was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by President Pritchard. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President that all Senators were present except Senators Amondson, Erwin, Moore and Snyder. On motion of Senator Spanel, Senator Snyder was excused. On motion of Senator Oke, Senators Amondson and Erwin were excused.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, consisting of Pages Heath Harper and Heather Huyette, presented the Colors. Reverend Dr. Sam Hochstatter, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Olympia, offered the prayer.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Jesernig, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 10, 1993
SB 5065 Prime Sponsor, Senator A. Smith: Enforcing judgments by garnishment. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5065 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators A. Smith, Chairman; Quigley, Vice Chairman; Hargrove, Niemi, Rinehart, and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 1993
SB 5104 Prime Sponsor, Senator Snyder: Designating salmon production as the primary mission of the department of fisheries. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chairman; Hargrove, Vice Chairman; Amondson, Erwin, Franklin, Oke, and Snyder.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 1993
SB 5106 Prime Sponsor, Senator Owen: Providing moneys for the fish and wildlife enhancement program. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Owen, Chairman; Hargrove, Vice Chairman; Erwin, Franklin, Oke, and Snyder.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 10, 1993
SB 5110 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Acquiring property by eminent domain. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5110 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chairman; Drew, Vice Chairman; Loveland, Oke, Owen, and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 1993
SB 5172 Prime Sponsor, Senator Wojahn: Requiring notifications from impaired insurers. Reported by Committee on Labor and Commerce
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Moore, Chairman; Prentice, Vice Chairman; Amondson, Cantu, Fraser, McAuliffe, Newhouse, Prince, Sutherland, and Vognild.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 1993
SB 5188 Prime Sponsor, Senator Moore: Allowing specified valuation of items covered by a homeowner's policy. Reported by Committee on Labor and Commerce
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5188 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Moore, Chairman; Prentice, Vice Chairman; Amondson, Cantu, Fraser, McAuliffe, Newhouse, Pelz, Prince, Sutherland, and Vognild.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 8, 1993
SB 5208 Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Strengthening securities enforcement powers of the director of licensing. Reported by Committee on Labor and Commerce
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Moore, Chairman; Prentice, Vice Chairman; Amondson, Cantu, Fraser, McAuliffe, Sutherland, and Vognild.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 10, 1993
SB 5210 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Providing for acquiring and maintaining conservation areas. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5210 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chairman; Drew, Vice Chairman; Loveland, and Winsley.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Oke, Owen, and von Reichbauer.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 10, 1993
SB 5224 Prime Sponsor, Senator Skratek: Establishing the office of international capital projects. Reported by Committee on Trade, Technology and Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5224 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Skratek, Chairman; Sheldon, Vice Chairman; Bluechel, Deccio, Erwin, M. Rasmussen, and Williams.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 10, 1993
SB 5234 Prime Sponsor, Senator Snyder: Revising provisions relating to vacancies. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5234 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chairman; Drew, Vice Chairman; Loveland, Oke, Owen, von Reichbauer, and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 1993
SB 5260 Prime Sponsor, Senator Spanel: Requiring salmon food fish to be labeled by its source and common name. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chairman; Hargrove, Vice Chairman; Amondson, Erwin, Franklin, Haugen, Oke, Snyder, and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 1993
SB 5270 Prime Sponsor, Senator Moore: Creating a department of financial institutions. Reported by Committee on Labor and Commerce
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5270 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Moore, Chairman; Prentice, Vice Chairman; Amondson, Cantu, McAuliffe, Newhouse, Pelz, Prince, Sutherland, and Vognild.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 1993
SB 5299 Prime Sponsor, Senator Skratek: Including certain department of community development accounts that are governed by federal law in the class of accounts to which interest is credited. Reported by Committee on Trade, Technology and Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5299 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Skratek, Chairman; Sheldon, Vice Chairman; Bluechel, Deccio, Erwin, M. Rasmussen, and Williams.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 10, 1993
SB 5302 Prime Sponsor, Senator Owen: Concerning food fish and shellfish rules. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chairman; Hargrove, Vice Chairman; Amondson, Erwin, Franklin, Haugen, Oke, and Snyder.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 1993
SB 5313 Prime Sponsor, Senator Loveland: Deleting the expiration date for a portion of the surcharge on recording documents. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5313 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chairman; Drew, Vice Chairman; Loveland, Oke, Owen, von Reichbauer, and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 1993
SB 5360 Prime Sponsor, Senator A. Smith: Creating new procedures for reporting domestic violence. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5360 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators A. Smith, Chairman; Quigley, Vice Chairman; Hargrove, McCaslin, Nelson, Niemi, Rinehart, Roach, and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 1993
SB 5362 Prime Sponsor, Senator A. Smith: Requiring full disclosure of civil court proceedings relating to public hazards. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators A. Smith, Chairman; Quigley, Vice Chairman; Niemi, Rinehart, and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 1993
SB 5452 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Requiring misdemeanants to pay jail costs. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5452 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators A. Smith, Chairman; Quigley, Vice Chairman; Hargrove, McCaslin, Nelson, Niemi, Rinehart, Roach, and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 1993
SB 5484 Prime Sponsor, Senator Quigley: Preserving rights under prior lien laws. Reported by Committee on Labor and Commerce
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Moore, Chairman; Prentice, Vice Chairman; Amondson, Cantu, Fraser, McAuliffe, Newhouse, Pelz, Prince, Sutherland, and Vognild.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 1993
SJM 8005 Prime Sponsor, Senator Oke: Requesting the federal government to allow the state of Washington to permanently remove certain predatory seals and sea lions. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Joint Memorial No. 8005 be substituted therefor, and the substitute joint memorial do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chairman; Hargrove, Vice Chairman; Amondson, Erwin, Franklin, Haugen, Oke, L. Smith, Snyder, and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 10, 1993
SJR 8208 Prime Sponsor, Senator Snyder: Changing procedures for filling vacancies in certain elective offices. Reported by Committee on Governmental Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chairman; Drew, Vice Chairman; Loveland, Oke, Owen, von Reichbauer, and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
February 5, 1993
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Mark Brown, appointed for a term beginning February 15, 1993, and ending at the Governor's pleasure, as Director of the Department of Labor and Industries.
Sincerely,
MIKE LOWRY, Governor
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.
February 5, 1993
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Robert Plut, appointed February 5, 1993, for a term ending January 17, 1999, as a member of the Horse Racing Commission.
Sincerely,
MIKE LOWRY, Governor
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.
February 9, 1993
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.
Ronald Dotzauer, reappointed February 9, 1993, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Central Washington University.
Sincerely,
MIKE LOWRY, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
February 9, 1993
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.
Robert V. Jensen, reappointed February 9, 1993, for a term ending June 30, 1998, as a member of the Pollution Control/Shorelines Hearings Board.
Sincerely,
MIKE LOWRY, Governor
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
February 9, 1993
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Lawrence Kenney, appointed for a term beginning March 15, 1993, and ending March 1, 1999, as a member of the Board of Tax Appeals.
Sincerely,
MIKE LOWRY, Governor
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 9, 1993
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.
Rossalind Y. Woodhouse, reappointed February 9, 1993, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Central Washington University.
Sincerely,
MIKE LOWRY, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
February 10, 1993
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.
William T. Trulove, reappointed February 10, 1993, for a term ending January 15, 1995, as a member of the Pacific Northwest Power and Conservation Planning Council.
Sincerely,
MIKE LOWRY, Governor
Referred to Committee on Energy and Utilities.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
February 10, 1993
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed:
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1081,
ENGROSSED HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4001,
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4200, and the same are herewith transmitted.
ALAN THOMPSON, Chief Clerk
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 5738 by Senators Skratek, Prentice, Drew, Bluechel and Quigley
AN ACT Relating to school district annexation; amending RCW 28A.315.320; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Education.
SB 5739 by Senators Moore, Anderson, Oke and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to small businesses; amending RCW 19.85.020, 19.85.010, 19.85.070, and 34.05.310; reenacting and amending RCW 19.85.030 and 19.85.040; adding new sections to chapter 34.05 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.31 RCW; and repealing RCW 19.85.060.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.
SB 5740 by Senators Vognild, Oke, Fraser, Hochstatter, Prince, Skratek, Prentice, Drew, Sellar, Bauer and Owen
AN ACT Relating to the early retirement of motor vehicles with high air contaminant emissions; adding a new section to chapter 70.120 RCW; and making an appropriation.
Referred to Committee on Ecology and Parks.
SB 5741 by Senators Vognild, Haugen, Drew, Bauer, Moore, Gaspard, Owen and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to creating the department of emergency services; amending RCW 43.17.010, 43.17.020, 38.52.010, 38.52.040, 38.52.050, 38.54.010, 38.54.020, 38.54.030, 38.54.050, 43.63A.300, 43.63A.310, 43.63A.320, 43.63A.340, and 43.63A.350; adding a new section to chapter 41.06 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; creating new sections; recodifying RCW 43.63A.300, 43.63A.310, 43.63A.320, 43.63A.340, 43.63A.350, 43.63A.360, 43.63A.370, 43.63A.375, 43.63A.377 and 43.63A.380; and repealing RCW 43.63A.330.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5742 by Senators Vognild, Newhouse, Snyder, Bauer, Barr, Owen, Sellar, Loveland, Jesernig, Anderson, Winsley, Hochstatter, West, Sutherland, Sheldon, M. Rasmussen, Haugen, Hargrove, Moore, Bluechel and Oke
AN ACT Relating to transportation facilities crossing boundaries of multiple jurisdictions; adding a new section to chapter 44.40 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 5743 by Senators Quigley, Loveland, Hargrove, Sheldon, Vognild, Skratek, Oke and Nelson
AN ACT Relating to state route number 92; and amending RCW 47.17.145.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 5744 by Senators Haugen, Loveland, Vognild, Winsley and M. Rasmussen
AN ACT Relating to streets that are part of the state highway system; and amending RCW 47.24.020.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 5745 by Senators Bluechel, Bauer, Skratek, Cantu, Erwin, M. Rasmussen and Sheldon
AN ACT Relating to interlibrary sharing; and adding new sections to chapter 43.147 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
SB 5746 by Senators Winsley, Moyer, Prentice, Talmadge and Wojahn
AN ACT Relating to family planning services; and amending RCW 74.09.770, 74.09.790, and 74.09.800.
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 5747 by Senators Talmadge, Moore, Owen, McCaslin and Oke
AN ACT Relating to open government; and amending RCW 43.06.092 and 43.88.080.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5748 by Senators Hochstatter, Haugen, Moyer, Oke, West and M. Rasmussen
AN ACT Relating to administrative rule making; amending RCW 34.05.335 and 34.05.355; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5749 by Senators Haugen and von Reichbauer
AN ACT Relating to the compensation of the forest practices board; and amending RCW 76.09.030.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 5750 by Senators M. Rasmussen, McAuliffe, Sellar and Winsley (by request of Superintendent of Public Instruction)
AN ACT Relating to education technology; adding new sections to chapter 28A.300 RCW; creating a new section; and making an appropriation.
Referred to Committee on Education.
SB 5751 by Senators Haugen and Spanel
AN ACT Relating to rural partial-county library districts; amending RCW 27.12.010 and 84.52.052; and adding a new section to chapter 27.12 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5752 by Senators Prentice, Moyer, Sutherland, McDonald, Pelz, A. Smith, Haugen, Skratek, Nelson, McAuliffe, M. Rasmussen, Winsley and Snyder
AN ACT Relating to citizen participation in the discussion of public issues; adding new sections to chapter 43.63A RCW; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5753 by Senators Snyder and L. Smith
AN ACT Relating to superior courts; amending RCW 2.08.064; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
SB 5754 by Senators Fraser, Barr and Haugen
AN ACT Relating to cleanup of sites contaminated by storm water discharges; and amending RCW 70.105D.020, 70.105D.030, 70.105D.040, and 70.105D.070.
Referred to Committee on Ecology and Parks.
SB 5755 by Senators Snyder, Prince, Haugen and M. Rasmussen (by request of Secretary of State)
AN ACT Relating to state remembrances; and amending RCW 1.20.010.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5756 by Senators Snyder, Prince and Haugen (by request of Secretary of State)
AN ACT Relating to maritime historic restoration and preservation; adding a new section to chapter 82.49 RCW; and adding a new chapter to Title 27 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5757 by Senators Snyder, Owen and Hargrove
AN ACT Relating to the control of burrowing shrimp on registered aquatic farms by the Washington state department of agriculture; adding a new section to chapter 43.23 RCW; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 5758 by Senators Prentice and Bauer
AN ACT Relating to the department of labor and industries; amending RCW 18.27.010, 18.27.040, and 18.27.060; adding a new section to chapter 43.22 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 18.27 RCW; repealing RCW 18.27.030; prescribing penalties; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS
EHB 1081 by Representatives Heavey and Eide
Redefining uniformed personnel for public employee collective bargaining.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.
EHJM 4001 by Representatives Kessler, Jones, Riley, Basich, Kremen, R. Meyers, Sheldon, Holm, Johanson, Finkbeiner, Campbell, Linville, Jacobsen, Quall, Chappell, Rayburn, Leonard, Fuhrman, Cothern, Long, Brumsickle, Thibaudeau, Springer, Miller, Morton, Wood, Ogden, Morris and Locke
Requesting a Northwest forest summit.
HOLD.
HJR 4200 by Representatives Franklin, Zellinsky, Campbell and Kremen
Amending the Constitution to permit municipalities and state agencies to employ chaplains.
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Jesernig, the rules were suspended, Engrossed House Joint Memorial No. 4001 was advanced to second reading and placed on the second reading calendar.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Anderson, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 1993-8608
By Senators Anderson, Spanel and Gaspard
WHEREAS, Dr. Kenneth P. Mortimer has served with distinction as the eleventh President of Western Washington University since September 1988; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as President of Western Washington University, Dr. Mortimer has led the successful effort to increase private support for the university's academic initiatives; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as President of Western Washington University, Dr. Mortimer has led the effort to increase racial, ethnic and gender diversity on the university campus; and
WHEREAS, The assets of The Western Foundation have doubled and the annual gift income has more than tripled under the leadership of Dr. Mortimer; and
WHEREAS, The implementation of a competitive admissions plan has led to increasingly well-qualified freshman students at Western Washington University, and the number of minority students has doubled over the last five years under the leadership of Dr. Mortimer; and
WHEREAS, Under Dr. Mortimer's leadership the university has adopted a strategic plan and has nearly completed a master plan for the physical development of the campus; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mortimer received the 1990 Leadership Award from the Association for the Study of Higher Education, and in 1987 was the recipient of the Association for Institutional Research Distinguished Member Award; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mortimer is president of the Board of the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems and past president of the Association for the Study of Higher Education; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mortimer has served as consultant to more than thirty universities and state systems of education; many educational councils and associations, the Danforth Foundation, the Lilly Endowment; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mortimer is a nationally respected scholar and leader in higher education governance, management, and policy; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mortimer has accepted the position as President of the University of Hawaii's ten campus system and Chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, effective March 15, 1993;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate hereby expresses to Dr. Mortimer great admiration and respect for his stature in the higher education community, and great appreciation for his meritorious service to our state and Western Washington University; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That we extend to Dr. Kenneth P. Mortimer and Mrs. Lorraine M. Mortimer our best wishes for success and happiness in their future endeavors as well as our heartfelt Aloha; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate immediately transmit copies of this resolution to Dr. and Mrs. Mortimer.
Senators Anderson, Spanel and Rinehart spoke to Senate Resolution 1993-8608.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUEST
The President introduced Dr. Kenneth P. Mortimer who was seated on the rostrum. In recognition of his many achievements at Western Washington University, the President presented Dr. Mortimer with a Washington Distinguished Citizen Certificate.
With permission of the Senate, business was suspended to permit Dr. Mortimer to address the Senate.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Moyer, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 1993-8609
By Senators Moyer and Haugen
WHEREAS, Shriner Children's Hospital has served the children of the Spokane area since November 15, 1924; and
WHEREAS, Since the date of the hospital's opening, they have never charged for their services; and
WHEREAS, This hospital is a unique facility in Washington State, being the only one to provide exclusively free services; and
WHEREAS, They have shown constant dedication to the welfare and health of the children in this state; and
WHEREAS, Through the provision of Shriner Children's Hospital's services, this state has been spared of an enormous burden in costs and administration; and
WHEREAS, Shriner Children's Hospital provides Washington State with a model of charity and service;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate hereby commends the Shriner Children's Hospital for it's excellent work and services.
Senators Moyer and Wojahn spoke to Senate Resolution 1993-8609.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Bauer, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 1993-8612
By Senators Snyder, Bauer and Sutherland
WHEREAS, Frank W. Foley faithfully served the people of Vancouver, Southwest Washington, and the state of Washington for sixteen years as a State Senator; and
WHEREAS, Senator Foley's public service career started with his military service in the United States Army after graduating from Gonzaga Law School in 1941; and
WHEREAS, Senator Foley maintained an active law practice in Vancouver, as well as his commitment to continued public service through his positions as special assistant Attorney General to Washington State University and counsel for the Public Housing Authority; and
WHEREAS, Senator Foley concluded his public service career as a Commissioner of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission for six years, where he achieved the position of President of the Western Conference of Public Service Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, Senator Foley was well known for his ability to quickly perceive the major issues, with little patience for those who tried to confuse things with excessive description and detail; and
WHEREAS, Senator Foley demonstrated his Senate leadership ability as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate express its sympathy and condolences to the family of Frank W. Foley; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the members of the Washington State Senate hereby recognize the many memories and achievements which are the legacy of Frank Foley's years of service to the people of the state of Washington; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate immediately transmit copies of this resolution to Phyllis Foley and the other members of Senator Foley's family.
There being no objection, the President reverted the Senate to the sixth order of business.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5427, by Senator Loveland (by request of Department of Transportation)
Setting tire limits on vehicles weighing over ten thousand pounds.
The bill was read the second time.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Vognild, the following Committee on Transportation amendments were considered simultaneously and were adopted:
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On motion of Senator Vognild, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5427 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 roll call on the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5427.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5427 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 42; Nays, 3; Absent, 1; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Bauer, Bluechel, Cantu, Deccio, Drew, Franklin, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Jesernig, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Moyer, Nelson, Newhouse, Niemi, Oke, Owen, Pelz, Prentice, Prince, Quigley, Rasmussen, M., Rinehart, Roach, Sellar, Sheldon, Skratek, Smith, A., Smith, L., Spanel, Sutherland, Talmadge, Vognild, von Reichbauer, West, Williams, Winsley and Wojahn - 42.
Voting nay: Senators Anderson, Barr and Haugen - 3.
Absent: Senator Moore - 1.
Excused: Senators Amondson, Erwin and Snyder - 3.
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5427, 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 JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 8000, by Senators Cantu, Winsley, Rinehart, Vognild, Bluechel, Newhouse and McDonald
Recognizing Homer M. Hadley as the father of the floating bridge.
The joint memorial was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Cantu, the rules were suspended, Senate Joint Memorial No. 8000 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the joint memorial was placed on final passage.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Joint Memorial No. 8000.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Joint Memorial No. 8000 and the joint memorial passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.
Voting yea: Senators Amondson, Anderson, Barr, Bauer, Bluechel, Cantu, Deccio, Drew, Franklin, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Haugen, Hochstatter, Jesernig, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Moore, Moyer, Nelson, Newhouse, Niemi, Oke, Owen, Pelz, Prentice, Prince, Quigley, Rasmussen, M., Rinehart, Roach, Sellar, Sheldon, Skratek, Smith, A., Smith, L., Spanel, Sutherland, Talmadge, Vognild, von Reichbauer, West, Williams, Winsley and Wojahn - 47.
Excused: Senators Erwin and Snyder - 2.
SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 8000, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5125, by Senators Owen, Snyder, Haugen, Spanel, Sellar, Oke, Amondson and Erwin (by request of Department of Fisheries)
Regulating issuance of commercial salmon fishing licenses.
The bill was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Owen, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5125 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Debate ensued.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5125.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5125 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 1; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.
Voting yea: Senators Amondson, Anderson, Barr, Bauer, Bluechel, Cantu, Deccio, Drew, Franklin, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Haugen, Hochstatter, Jesernig, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Moore, Moyer, Nelson, Newhouse, Niemi, Oke, Owen, Pelz, Prentice, Prince, Quigley, Rasmussen, M., Rinehart, Roach, Sellar, Sheldon, Skratek, Smith, A., Smith, L., Spanel, Sutherland, Talmadge, Vognild, von Reichbauer, Williams, Winsley and Wojahn - 46.
Voting nay: Senator West - 1.
Excused: Senators Erwin and Snyder - 2.
SENATE BILL NO. 5125, 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
ENGROSSED HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4001, by Representatives Kessler, Jones, Riley, Basich, Kremen, R. Meyers, Sheldon, Holm, Johanson, Finkbeiner, Campbell, Linville, Jacobsen, Quall, Chappell, Rayburn, Leonard, Fuhrman, Cothern, Long, Brumsickle, Thibaudeau, Springer, Miller, Morton, Wood, Ogden, Morris and Locke
Requesting a Northwest forest summit.
The joint memorial was read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Owen, the rules were suspended, Engrossed House Joint Memorial No. 4001 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the joint memorial was placed on final passage.
Debate ensued.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Engrossed House Joint Memorial No. 4001.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed House Joint Memorial No. 4001 and the joint memorial passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Amondson, Anderson, Barr, Bauer, Bluechel, Cantu, Deccio, Drew, Erwin, Franklin, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Haugen, Hochstatter, Jesernig, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Moore, Moyer, Nelson, Newhouse, Niemi, Oke, Owen, Pelz, Prentice, Prince, Quigley, Rasmussen, M., Rinehart, Roach, Sellar, Sheldon, Skratek, Smith, A., Smith, L., Spanel, Sutherland, Talmadge, Vognild, von Reichbauer, West, Williams, Winsley and Wojahn - 48.
Excused: Senator Snyder - 1.
ENGROSSED HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4001, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
MOTION
At 10:53 a.m., on motion of Senator Jesernig, the Senate adjourned until 11:30 a.m., Friday, February 12, 1993.
JOEL PRITCHARD, President of the Senate
MARTY BROWN, Secretary of the Senate