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FORTIETH DAY
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NOON SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Friday, February 19, 1993
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Pritchard. No roll call was taken.
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 18, 1993
SB 5077 Prime Sponsor, Senator Vognild: Specifying when damages for pain and suffering of a deceased person may be recovered by survivors. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators A. Smith, Chairman; Quigley, Vice Chairman; Hargrove, McCaslin, Nelson, Niemi, and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 18, 1993
SB 5220 Prime Sponsor, Senator Skratek: Linking state deposits to business loans. Reported by Committee on Trade, Technology and Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5220 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Skratek, Chairman; Sheldon, Vice Chairman; Bluechel, Erwin, M. Rasmussen, and Williams.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Deccio.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 18, 1993
SB 5222 Prime Sponsor, Senator Skratek: Establishing a project to assist urban/rural economic partnerships. Reported by Committee on Trade, Technology and Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5222 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Skratek, Chairman; Sheldon, Vice Chairman; Bluechel, Deccio, Erwin, M. Rasmussen, and Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 18, 1993
SB 5262 Prime Sponsor, Senator M. Rasmussen: Modifying composition of the beef commission. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5262 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators M. Rasmussen, Chairman; Loveland, Vice Chairman; Anderson, Barr, Bauer, Newhouse, and Snyder.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 18, 1993
SB 5379 Prime Sponsor, Senator M. Rasmussen: Making major changes to milk and milk products regulations. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5379 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators M. Rasmussen, Chairman; Loveland, Vice Chairman; Anderson, Barr, Bauer, Newhouse, and Snyder.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 18, 1993
SB 5418 Prime Sponsor, Senator M. Rasmussen: Regulating alternative livestock. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5418 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators M. Rasmussen, Chairman; Loveland, Vice Chairman; Anderson, Barr, Bauer, Newhouse, and Snyder.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 16, 1993
SB 5425 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Adjusting routes and methodology of scenic and recreational highways. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5425 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Vognild, Chairman; Loveland, Vice Chairman; Skratek, Vice Chairman; Drew, Oke, Prince, M. Rasmussen, and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 18, 1993
SB 5430 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Commemorating the thirtieth anniversary of Washington's sister-state relationship with Hyogo prefecture. Reported by Committee on Trade, Technology and Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5430 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Skratek, Chairman; Sheldon, Vice Chairman; Bluechel, Deccio, Erwin, M. Rasmussen, and Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 18, 1993
SB 5443 Prime Sponsor, Senator M. Rasmussen: Modifying the regulation of livestock. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5443 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators M. Rasmussen, Chairman; Loveland, Vice Chairman; Anderson, Barr, Bauer, Newhouse, and Snyder.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 18, 1993
SB 5471 Prime Sponsor, Senator A. Smith: Changing provisions relating to nonprofit corporations. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5471 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators A. Smith, Chairman; Quigley, Vice Chairman; Hargrove, McCaslin, Nelson, Niemi, Roach, and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 18, 1993
SB 5481 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Cancelling voter registration of felons. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5481 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chairman; Drew, Vice Chairman; Loveland, Oke, von Reichbauer, and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 18, 1993
SB 5491 Prime Sponsor, Senator Niemi: Creating a task force on sentencing disparities. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5491 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators A. Smith, Chairman; Quigley, Vice Chairman; Hargrove, McCaslin, Nelson, Niemi, Roach, and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 18, 1993
SB 5512 Prime Sponsor, Senator M. Rasmussen: Studying the impact on state businesses of international trade agreements. Reported by Committee on Trade, Technology and Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5512 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Skratek, Chairman; Sheldon, Vice Chairman; Bluechel, Deccio, Erwin, M. Rasmussen, and Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 18, 1993
SB 5514 Prime Sponsor, Senator Sheldon: Creating the economic development grants program. Reported by Committee on Trade, Technology and Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5514 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 18, 1993
SB 5567 Prime Sponsor, Senator Barr: Allowing benefits for emergency medical service district volunteers. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5567 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chairman; Drew, Vice Chairman; Loveland, Oke, von Reichbauer, and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 18, 1993
SB 5596 Prime Sponsor, Senator Loveland: Destroying redeemed warrants. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5596 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chairman; Drew, Vice Chairman; Loveland, Oke, von Reichbauer, and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 18, 1993
SB 5608 Prime Sponsor, Senator Skratek: Reauthorizing the community economic revitalization board. Reported by Committee on Trade, Technology and Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5608 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Skratek, Chairman; Sheldon, Vice Chairman; Bluechel, Deccio, Erwin, M. Rasmussen, and Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
February 18, 1993
GA 9120 A.J. BERGERON, appointed January 13, 1993, for a term ending at the Governor's pleasure, as Director of Veterans Affairs.
Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chairman; Drew, Vice Chairman; Loveland, Oke, von Reichbauer, and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
February 18, 1993
GA 9122 GEORGE A. LINDAMOOD, appointed January 18, 1993, for a term beginning February 8, 1993, and ending at the Governor's pleasure, as Director of the Department of Information Services.
Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chairman; Drew, Vice Chairman; Loveland, Oke, von Reichbauer, and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
January 15, 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.
R. Ted Bottiger, appointed January 15, 1993, for a term ending January 15, 1996, as a member of the Pacific Northwest Power and Conservation Planning Council.
Sincerely,
MIKE LOWRY, Governor
Referred to Committee on Energy and Utilities.
January 29, 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.
Betty Jane Narver, reappointed January 29, 1993, for a term ending at the Governor's pleasure, as Chair of the Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board.
Sincerely,
MIKE LOWRY, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
February 16, 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.
Kelso Gillenwater, appointed February 16, 1993, for a term ending at the Governor's pleasure, as Chair of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Sincerely,
MIKE LOWRY, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
February 16, 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.
Alice Tawresey, reappointed February 16, 1993, for a term ending June 30, 1998, as a member of the Transportation Commission.
Sincerely,
MIKE LOWRY, Governor
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
February 19, 1993
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Speaker has signed ENGROSSED HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4001, and the same is herewith transmitted.
ALAN THOMPSON, Chief Clerk
SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT
The President signed:
ENGROSSED HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4001.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 5869 by Senators Moore, Newhouse, McCaslin, Owen and Oke
AN ACT Relating to gubernatorial appointments; and amending RCW 43.06.030 and 43.06.092.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5870 by Senators Haugen and McCaslin
AN ACT Relating to valuation of new construction; amending RCW 36.21.070; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5871 by Senators Roach, A. Smith, Hochstatter, Owen, McDonald, Pelz, Erwin, M. Rasmussen, Snyder, Loveland, Drew, Sellar, von Reichbauer, McCaslin and Oke
AN ACT Relating to aggravated first degree murder; amending RCW 10.95.020; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
SB 5872 by Senators Wojahn, Prentice, Skratek, Gaspard, Prince, Franklin and von Reichbauer
AN ACT Relating to athletic trainers; amending RCW 18.130.040 and 7.70.020; adding a new chapter to Title 18 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 5873 by Senators Bluechel, Skratek and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to work force training; and adding a new chapter to Title 82 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Trade, Technology and Economic Development.
SB 5874 by Senators Owen, Oke, Haugen, Hargrove, Erwin, Snyder, Franklin, Spanel, Sutherland, Sellar, McDonald, Bauer and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to improving recreational fishing; adding a new chapter to Title 75 RCW; creating new sections; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 5875 by Senators Gaspard, von Reichbauer, A. Smith, Winsley and M. Rasmussen (by request of Military Department)
AN ACT Relating to the powers and duties of the governor as commander-in-chief of the Washington national guard; amending RCW 38.08.040; and adding a new section to chapter 38.08 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
MOTION
At 12:02 p.m., on motion of Senator Jesernig, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Monday, February 22, 1993.
JOEL PRITCHARD, President of the Senate
MARTY BROWN, Secretary of the Senate