NOTICE: Formatting and page numbering in this document may be different

from that in the original published version.




FORTY-FIFTH DAY


------------


AFTERNOON SESSION


------------


Senate Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, February 24, 1993

     The Senate was called to order at 1:30 p.m. by President Pritchard. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President that all Senators were present except Senators Moore, Owen, Prentice and Linda Smith. On motion of Senator Oke, Senator Linda Smith was excused. On motion of Senator Spanel, Senators Moore, Owen and Prentice were excused.

     The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, consisting of Pages Madison Moores and Kelly Pitt, presented the Colors. Reverend Bob Schiefer, pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist 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 22, 1993

SB 5219          Prime Sponsor, Senator M. Rasmussen: Modifying provisions regarding the Washington wine commission. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means


     MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5219 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Spanel, Vice Chairman; Bluechel, Cantu, Hargrove, Hochstatter, McDonald, Moyer, Owen, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Snyder, Sutherland, West, and Wojahn.


     Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


February 19, 1993

SB 5304          Prime Sponsor, Senator Talmadge: Reforming health care cost control and access. Reported by Committee on Health and Human Services


     MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5304 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Talmadge, Chairman; Wojahn, Vice Chairman; Deccio, Franklin, Fraser, McAuliffe, Moyer, Niemi, Prentice, Quigley, Sheldon, and Winsley.


     Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.


February 22, 1993

SB 5307          Prime Sponsor, Senator Pelz: Prohibiting firearms and dangerous weapons on school premises, with limited exceptions. Reported by Committee on Education


     MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5307 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pelz, Chairman; McAuliffe, Vice Chairman; Gaspard, McDonald, Moyer, M. Rasmussen, Rinehart, and Winsley.


     Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


February 23, 1993

SB 5375          Prime Sponsor, Senator Bauer: Regulating personal service contracts. Reported by Committee on Government 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.



February 22, 1993

SB 5387          Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Including the water pollution control revolving fund in the funds that will be credited with earnings of investments of surplus funds. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means


     MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Spanel, Vice Chairman; Bluechel, Cantu, Hargrove, Hochstatter, McDonald, Moyer, Owen, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Snyder, Sutherland, West, and Wojahn.


     Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


February 23, 1993

SB 5476          Prime Sponsor, Senator Talmadge: Providing for HIV testing of juvenile sex offenders. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice


     MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5476 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators A. Smith, Chairman; Quigley, Vice Chairman; Hargrove, McCaslin, Nelson, and Spanel.


     Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.


February 23, 1993

SB 5508          Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Modifying child support orders in dependency cases. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice


     MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators A. Smith, Chairman; Quigley, Vice Chairman; Hargrove, McCaslin, Nelson, Rinehart, Roach, and Spanel.


     Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.


February 23, 1993

SB 5523          Prime Sponsor, Senator Barr: Expanding authority for appointment of district court judges pro tem. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice


     MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators A. Smith, Chairman; Hargrove, McCaslin, Nelson, Roach, and Spanel.


     Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


February 23, 1993

SB 5528          Prime Sponsor, Senator Quigley: Altering court fees. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice


     MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5528 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill 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 23, 1993

SB 5638          Prime Sponsor, Senator Skratek: Modifying property tax valuation of property affected by growth management regulations. Reported by Committee on Government Operations


     MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chairman; Drew, Vice Chairman; Loveland, Oke, Owen, and Winsley.


     Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


February 23, 1993

SB 5715          Prime Sponsor, Senator Bluechel: Assisting businesses to form flexible networks. Reported by Committee on Trade, Technology and Economic Development


     MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5715 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 23, 1993

SJM 8003        Prime Sponsor, Senator Skratek: Petitioning Congress to establish the Rural Development Council on a permanent basis. Reported by Committee on Trade, Technology and Economic Development


     MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Joint Memorial No. 8003 be substituted therefor, and the substitute joint memorial 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 23, 1993

SJM 8013        Prime Sponsor, Senator Winsley: Petitioning the president on behalf of disabled veterans. Reported by Committee on Government 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.


February 23, 1993

SJR 8203         Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Amending the Constitution to revise the method of altering county boundaries. Reported by Committee on Government Operations


     MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chairman; Drew, Vice Chairman; Owen, and Winsley.


     MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Loveland.


     Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


February 19, 1993

SJR 8207         Prime Sponsor, Senator Skratek: Taxing based on actual use. Reported by Committee on Labor and Commerce


     MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 8207 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Moore, Chairman; Prentice, Vice Chairman; Fraser, McAuliffe, Pelz, Prince, and Sutherland.


     Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.


February 23, 1993

SCR 8404        Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Creating the Joint Select Committee on Veterans and Military Personnel Affairs. Reported by Committee on Government 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.


REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS


February 23, 1993

GA 9128         DR. PETER J. GOLDMARK, appointed January 29, 1993, for a term beginning February 8, 1993, and ending at the Governor's pleasure, as Director of the Department of Agriculture.

                        Reported by Committee on Agriculture


     MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chairman; Loveland, Vice Chairman; Anderson, Barr, Bauer, Newhouse, and Snyder.


     Passed to Committee on Rules.


February 23, 1993

GA 9137         KATHRYN S. BAIL, reappointed January 29, 1993, for a term ending April 15, 1996, as Chair of the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board.

                        Reported by Committee on Law and Justice


     MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators A. Smith, Chairman; Quigley, Vice Chairman; Hargrove, McCaslin, Nelson, Niemi, Rinehart, Roach, and Spanel.


     Passed to Committee on Rules.


February 23, 1993

GA 9200         JUDGE DAVID R. LaROSE, reappointed January 29, 1993, for a term ending June 30, 1996, as Chief Administrative Law Judge for the Office of Administrative Hearings.

                        Reported by Committee on Law and Justice


     MAJORITY recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators A. Smith, Chairman; Quigley, Vice Chairman; Hargrove, McCaslin, Nelson, Niemi, Rinehart, Roach, and Spanel.


     Passed to Committee on Rules.


INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

 

SB 5901          by Senators Rinehart, Snyder, Gaspard, Moore, McDonald and Winsley (by request of Governor Lowry and State Treasurer)

 

AN ACT Relating to consolidation of revenue bond-issuing authorities; amending RCW 4.92.040, 28B.07.020, 39.84.200, 42.17.2401, 43.160.050, 43.163.005, 43.163.010, 43.180.010, 43.180.020, 43.180.030, 43.180.050, 43.180.060, 43.180.070, 43.180.080, 43.180.090, 43.180.100, 43.180.110, 43.180.130, 43.180.140, 43.180.150, 43.180.170, 43.180.180, 43.180.200, 43.180.310, 43.180.320, 43.180.330, 43.180.340, 82.04.408, 84.36.135, 70.37.020, and 70.170.070; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; creating new sections; repealing RCW 28B.07.030, 43.163.020, 43.180.040, 43.180.160, and 70.37.030; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

 

SB 5902          by Senators Cantu, Drew, Haugen, Deccio, Loveland and Winsley

 

AN ACT Relating to a geographic information council; adding new sections to chapter 43.30 RCW; creating a new section; making an appropriation; and providing an expiration date.

 

Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

 

SB 5903          by Senators Bauer, Winsley and von Reichbauer (by request of State Board for Community and Technical Colleges)

 

AN ACT Relating to the allocation of funds for high school students enrolled in community and technical college programs; and adding a new section to chapter 28A.150 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

 

SB 5904          by Senators Anderson and Oke

 

AN ACT Relating to the higher education options program; amending RCW 28B.15.515, 41.06.380, 28B.16.040, and 28B.16.240; adding a new section to chapter 28B.10 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28B.35 RCW; creating new sections; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

 

Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

 

SB 5905          by Senators Vognild, Fraser and Deccio (by request of County Road Administration Board)

 

AN ACT Relating to the county road administration board; and amending RCW 36.78.020, 36.78.050, and 36.78.070.

 

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

SB 5906          by Senators Moore, Newhouse, Wojahn, Amondson and Hochstatter

 

AN ACT Relating to electrical inspection standards; and amending RCW 19.28.005, 19.28.010, and 19.28.060.

 

Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.

 

SB 5907          by Senator Amondson

 

AN ACT Relating to government; and adding a new section to chapter 42.30 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

 

SB 5908          by Senators Wojahn, Niemi, Snyder, Rinehart and Moore

 

AN ACT Relating to the patient self-determination act; and adding a new chapter to Title 70 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services.

 

SB 5909          by Senators Sheldon, Oke and Owen

 

AN ACT Relating to the diversification of the economy of Kitsap county; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.

 

Referred to Committee on Trade, Technology and Economic Development.

 

SB 5910          by Senator Sutherland

 

AN ACT Relating to public drinking water systems; adding a new chapter to Title 70 RCW; and making appropriations.

 

Referred to Committee on Energy and Utilities.

 

SB 5911          by Senators Cantu, Skratek, Bluechel and Winsley

 

AN ACT Relating to economic development; and amending RCW 43.210.110.

 

Referred to Committee on Trade, Technology and Economic Development.

 

SB 5912          by Senator Sellar

 

AN ACT Relating to drawings for prizes; amending RCW 9.46.0257; adding a new section to chapter 9.46 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 67.70 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.

 

SB 5913          by Senator Sellar

 

AN ACT Relating to annexation procedures for public hospital districts; and amending RCW 70.44.200.

 

Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

 

SB 5914          by Senators Wojahn, Franklin and Williams

 

AN ACT Relating to the payment of taxes; and amending RCW 82.32.045.

 

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

 

SB 5915          by Senators Bluechel and Vognild

 

AN ACT Relating to accelerant detection dogs; amending RCW 4.24.410 and 9A.76.200; and prescribing penalties.

 

Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.

 

SB 5916          by Senators Haugen and Erwin

 

AN ACT Relating to tax levies for emergency medical care and services; and amending RCW 84.52.069.

 

Referred to Committee on Government Operations.


MOTION


     On motion of Senator Anderson, the following resolution was adopted:


SENATE RESOLUTION 1993-8611


By Senators Spanel and Anderson


     WHEREAS, One hundred years ago, under the provisions of the Federal Statehood Enabling Act, the Washington State Legislature designated property overlooking Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands as the site of a proposed normal school; and

     WHEREAS, In 1895, the Legislature appropriated funds for New Whatcom Normal School to construct a single structure, now the central portion of Old Main; and

     WHEREAS, In 1899, the Legislature voted thirty-three thousand five hundred dollars to equip and operate the school and on September 6, 1899, Principal Edward T. Mathes welcomed the first class of eighty-eight students, a number which doubled by week's end and rose to over two hundred within one month; and

     WHEREAS, In 1933, the Legislature granted to the institution the right to confer degrees, following which a continuing expansion and elaboration in academic and degree programs, including graduate, interdisciplinary, and international studies, transformed the institution's educational role from one limited to the training of teachers to its status today as a multipurpose, comprehensive, regional university; and

     WHEREAS, Commensurate with its increasing academic diversity, the school's name was changed by legislative action from New Whatcom Normal School to Western Washington College of Education in 1937, to Western Washington State College in 1961, and to Western Washington University in 1977; and

     WHEREAS, Distinguished faculty, staff, and administrators have successfully acted in concert to fulfill the call for traditional educational values, to transmit new academic knowledge, technologies, and methods, and to prepare for the imminent educational challenges inherent in a new century; and

     WHEREAS, Over the past century, Western Washington University has provided outstanding, nationally recognized liberal arts and business programs to more than one hundred thousand Washington citizens; and

     WHEREAS, The graduates of Western Washington University have distinguished themselves in many fields including teaching, government service, business, the arts, the professions, and the sciences; and

     WHEREAS, Ceremonies scheduled by Western Washington University to take place during the week of February 22 to 26, 1993, will formally observe and commemorate the one hundred year anniversary of the founding of the institution;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the state of Washington honor and proclaim the one hundredth anniversary of the founding of Western Washington University and the celebratory events as the University enters into its second century of service to the state of Washington reaffirming its dedication to educational excellence; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the President of the Senate to Mary Kay Becker, Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Dr. Larry Marrs, Chair of the Founders Celebration Committee, all of Western Washington University.


     Senators Anderson and Spanel spoke to Senate Resolution 1993-8611.



MOTION


     On motion of Senator Snyder, the following resolution was adopted:






SENATE RESOLUTION 1993-8610


By Senators Snyder and M. Rasmussen


     WHEREAS, Robert V. Graham has faithfully served the people of the state of Washington for over fifty years; and

     WHEREAS, Robert V. Graham has served forty-seven of those years in the employ of the State Auditor's Office; and

     WHEREAS, Robert V. Graham has served as the elected State Auditor of the state of Washington for seven consecutive terms (twenty-eight years) from 1965 to 1993; and

     WHEREAS, During all of the above service, Robert V. Graham, has served with a level of honor, dignity, honesty, and integrity seldom rivaled by a public servant in this state; and

     WHEREAS, Robert V. Graham has been recognized by many national, state and local organizations for his accomplishments, character and dedication to the principles of public service;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the state of Washington recognizes and expresses its appreciation to Robert V. Graham for his honorable service to the people of the state of Washington; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the honorary title of State Auditor Emeritus is bestowed on Robert V. Graham; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate immediately transmit copies of this resolution to Robert V. Graham.


INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS


     The President introduced Robert V. Graham and Mrs. Graham who were seated on the rostrum.

     With permission of the Senate, business was suspended to permit the former state auditor to address the Senate.


MOTION


     On motion of Senator Cantu, the following resolution was adopted:


SENATE RESOLUTION 1993-8614


By Senator Cantu


     WHEREAS, The retail baking industry is vital to the state of Washington, greatly contributing to local economic prosperity and the health and well-being of our citizens; and

     WHEREAS, The retail baking industry, across the nation, includes more than forty-five thousand independent retail and in-store units generating over fifteen billion dollars in annual sales; and

     WHEREAS, Retail bakers play active business and community service roles in communities throughout this state, providing delicious fresh baked foods and serving as a valuable community resource on baking, food preparation, and food presentation; and

     WHEREAS, Retail bakers are excellent role models as successful entrepreneurs and provide quality training for our young people considering careers in the baking profession; and

     WHEREAS, February 21 through 27, 1993, has been designated "National Retail Bakers Week" by the Retail Bakers of America;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate, to express appreciation to the retail bakers of Washington, hereby designates the week of February 21 through 27, 1993, as "Retail Bakers Week."


MOTION


     On motion of Senator Jesernig, the Senate reverted to the sixth order of business.


SECOND READING


     SENATE BILL NO. 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.


     The bill was read the second time.


MOTION


     On motion of Senator Talmadge, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5441 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. 5441.


ROLL CALL


     The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5441 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 4.

     Voting yea: Senators Amondson, Anderson, Barr, Bauer, Bluechel, Cantu, Deccio, Drew, Erwin, Franklin, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Haugen, Hochstatter, Jesernig, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Moyer, Nelson, Newhouse, Niemi, Oke, Pelz, Prince, Quigley, Rasmussen, M., Rinehart, Roach, Sellar, Sheldon, Skratek, Smith, A., Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, Talmadge, Vognild, von Reichbauer, West, Williams, Winsley and Wojahn - 45.

     Excused: Senators Moore, Owen, Prentice and Smith, L. - 4.

     SENATE BILL NO. 5441, 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. 5035, by Senator Haugen

 

Authorizing cities to use the hotel-motel tax for public restroom facilities.


MOTIONS


     On motion of Senator Haugen, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5035 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5035 and the substitute bill was placed on second reading and read the second time.

     On motion of Senator Haugen, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5035 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 Substitute Senate Bill No. 5035.


ROLL CALL


     The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5035 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.

     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, Pelz, Prince, Quigley, Rasmussen, M., Rinehart, Roach, Sellar, Sheldon, Skratek, Smith, A., Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, Talmadge, Vognild, von Reichbauer, West, Williams, Winsley and Wojahn - 46.

     Excused: Senators Owen, Prentice and Smith, L. - 3.

     SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5035, 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. 5386, by Senators Wojahn, Moyer, Gaspard, Deccio, Hochstatter and Winsley

 

Modifying licensure of home health, hospice, and home care agencies.


MOTIONS


     On motion of Senator Talmadge, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5386 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5386 and the substitute bill was placed on second reading and read the second time.

     On motion of Senator Talmadge, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5386 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 Substitute Senate Bill No. 5386.


ROLL CALL


     The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5386 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.

     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, Pelz, Prince, Quigley, Rasmussen, M., Rinehart, Roach, Sellar, Sheldon, Skratek, Smith, A., Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, Talmadge, Vognild, von Reichbauer, West, Williams, Winsley and Wojahn - 46.

     Excused: Senators Owen, Prentice and Smith, L. - 3.

     SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5386, 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


     At 2:02 p.m., on motion of Senator Jesernig, the Senate recessed until 3:00 p.m.


     The Senate was called to order at 3:22 p.m. by President Pritchard.


SECOND READING


     SENATE BILL NO. 5251, by Senators Bauer, Snyder, Sheldon, Moore, Prentice, Sutherland, Jesernig, Rinehart and Winsley

 

Requiring identification for the nonresident sales tax exemption.


     The bill was read the second time.


MOTION


     On motion of Senator Rinehart, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5251 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. 5251.


ROLL CALL


     The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5251 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 1; Excused, 3.

     Voting yea: Senators Amondson, Anderson, Barr, Bauer, Bluechel, Cantu, Deccio, Drew, Erwin, Franklin, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Haugen, Hochstatter, Jesernig, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Moore, Nelson, Newhouse, Niemi, Oke, Pelz, Prince, Quigley, Rasmussen, M., Rinehart, Roach, Sellar, Sheldon, Skratek, Smith, A., Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, Talmadge, Vognild, von Reichbauer, West, Williams, Winsley and Wojahn - 45.

     Absent: Senator Moyer - 1.

     Excused: Senators Owen, Prentice and Smith, L. - 3.

     SENATE BILL NO. 5251, 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.


MOTIONS


     On motion of Senator Oke, Senator Moyer was excused.

     On motion of Senator Loveland, Senator Rinehart was excused.


SECOND READING


     SENATE BILL NO. 5088, by Senators McCaslin and Barr

 

Authorizing flexible approaches to developing administrative rules.


MOTIONS


     On motion of Senator Haugen, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5088 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5088 and the substitute bill was placed on second reading and read the second time.

     On motion of Senator Haugen, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5088 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 Substitute Senate Bill No. 5088.


ROLL CALL


     The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5088 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 44; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 5.

     Voting yea: Senators Amondson, Anderson, Barr, Bauer, Bluechel, Cantu, Deccio, Drew, Erwin, Franklin, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Haugen, Hochstatter, Jesernig, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Moore, Nelson, Newhouse, Niemi, Oke, Pelz, Prince, Quigley, Rasmussen, M., Roach, Sellar, Sheldon, Skratek, Smith, A., Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, Talmadge, Vognild, von Reichbauer, West, Williams, Winsley and Wojahn - 44.

     Excused: Senators Moyer, Owen, Prentice, Rinehart and Smith, L. - 5.

     SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5088, 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


     At 3:33 p.m., on motion of Senator Jesernig, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 25, 1993.


JOEL PRITCHARD, President of the Senate

MARTY BROWN, Secretary of the Senate