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FIFTY-FIRST DAY
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NOON SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, March 2, 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
March 1, 1993
SB 5133 Prime Sponsor, Senator Talmadge: Enhancing youth recreation opportunities. Reported by Committee on Ecology and Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5133 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Fraser, Chairman; Barr, Deccio, McCaslin, Moore, Sutherland, and Talmadge.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 23, 1993
SB 5176 Prime Sponsor, Senator Vognild: Concerning the cashing of government issued checks or warrants. Reported by Committee on Labor and Commerce
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5176 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Moore, Chairman; Fraser, McAuliffe, Pelz, Sutherland, Vognild, and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 1993
SB 5225 Prime Sponsor, Senator Skratek: Adopting the work-based learning for youth act. Reported by Committee on Trade, Technology and Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5225 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.
March 1, 1993
SB 5265 Prime Sponsor, Senator Snyder: Modifying funeral expenses of a deceased person. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chairman; Spanel, Vice Chairman; Anderson, Bauer, Bluechel, Cantu, Gaspard, Hochstatter, McDonald, Moyer, Owen, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sutherland, West, and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1993
SB 5286 Prime Sponsor, Senator Niemi: Deleting provisions relating to gain on sale of nursing homes. Reported by Committee on Health and Human Services
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Talmadge, Chairman; Wojahn, Vice Chairman; Deccio, Erwin, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, McAuliffe, McDonald, Niemi, Quigley, Sheldon, L. Smith, and Winsley.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
March 1, 1993
SB 5319 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Freeing the base for transfers of marine and nonhighway fuel taxes. Reported by Committee on Ecology and Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5319 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Transportation. Signed by Senators Fraser, Chairman; Barr, Deccio, McCaslin, Moore, Sutherland, and Talmadge.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
March 1, 1993
SB 5361 Prime Sponsor, Senator A. Smith: Changing provisions relating to civil liability of joint tortfeasors. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators A. Smith, Chairman; Quigley, Vice Chairman; Niemi, Rinehart, and Spanel.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, McCaslin, Nelson, and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1993
SB 5363 Prime Sponsor, Senator Newhouse: Modifying water rights claims provision. Reported by Committee on Energy and Utilities
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Sutherland, Chairman; Jesernig, Vice Chairman; Amondson, Hochstatter, McCaslin, Owen, Vognild, and West.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 1993
SB 5368 Prime Sponsor, Senator Owen: Creating a sales tax exemption for certain vessels. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5368 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chairman; Spanel, Vice Chairman; Anderson, Bauer, Bluechel, Cantu, Gaspard, Hochstatter, McDonald, Moyer, Owen, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sutherland, West, and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 1993
SB 5381 Prime Sponsor, Senator Vognild: Extending periods for overheight load permits. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Vognild, Chairman; Loveland, Vice Chairman; Skratek, Vice Chairman; Barr, Drew, Haugen, Nelson, Oke, Prince, M. Rasmussen, Sheldon, von Reichbauer, and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1993
SB 5392 Prime Sponsor, Senator Talmadge: Revising provisions relating to abuse of children and incompetent persons. Reported by Committee on Health and Human Services
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5392 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Talmadge, Chairman; Wojahn, Vice Chairman; Deccio, Erwin, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, McAuliffe, McDonald, Niemi, Quigley, Sheldon, L. Smith, and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1993
SB 5393 Prime Sponsor, Senator Talmadge: Providing for increased local coordination of programs for children and families. Reported by Committee on Health and Human Services
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5393 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, Erwin, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, McAuliffe, McDonald, Niemi, Quigley, Sheldon, L. Smith, and Winsley.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
March 1, 1993
SB 5451 Prime Sponsor, Senator Hargrove: Revising sentencing and corrections for felons. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5451 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators A. Smith, Chairman; Quigley, Vice Chairman; Hargrove, Nelson, Niemi, Rinehart, and Spanel.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 26, 1993
SB 5568 Prime Sponsor, Senator Jesernig: Restricting the duration of agency rules. Reported by Committee on Labor and Commerce
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5568 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Moore, Chairman; Amondson, Cantu, McAuliffe, Newhouse, Pelz, and Vognild.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 1993
SB 5573 Prime Sponsor, Senator Deccio: Changing legislative rules review provisions. Reported by Committee on Labor and Commerce
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5573 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Moore, Chairman; Amondson, Barr, Cantu, Fraser, McAuliffe, Newhouse, Pelz, Vognild, and Wojahn.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 26, 1993
SB 5580 Prime Sponsor, Senator Moore: Modifying the regulation of manufactured housing. Reported by Committee on Labor and Commerce
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Moore, Chairman; Amondson, Barr, Cantu, Fraser, McAuliffe, Newhouse, Pelz, Prince, and Vognild.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1993
SB 5590 Prime Sponsor, Senator Moore: Providing service credit for periods of paid leave. Reported by Committee on Labor and Commerce
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5590 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Moore, Chairman; Amondson, Cantu, Fraser, McAuliffe, Newhouse, Pelz, Prince, and Sutherland.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 1993
SB 5648 Prime Sponsor, Senator A. Smith: Providing a procedure for releasing alien offenders for the purpose of deportation. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5648 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators A. Smith, Chairman; Quigley, Vice Chairman; Hargrove, Nelson, Niemi, Rinehart, and Spanel.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 26, 1993
SB 5703 Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Codifying the labor market information and economic analysis responsibilities of the employment security department. Reported by Committee on Labor and Commerce
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Moore, Chairman; Amondson, Cantu, Fraser, McAuliffe, Newhouse, Pelz, Prince, and Sutherland.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1993
SB 5714 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Regulating vendor single interest insurance. Reported by Committee on Labor and Commerce
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Moore, Chairman; Amondson, Cantu, Fraser, McAuliffe, Newhouse, Pelz, Prince, and Vognild.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 1993
SB 5725 Prime Sponsor, Senator Rinehart: Requiring computerized collection of health insurance coverage provided by certain state entities. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chairman; Spanel, Vice Chairman; Anderson, Bauer, Bluechel, Cantu, Gaspard, Hochstatter, McDonald, Moyer, Owen, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sutherland, West, and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 1993
SB 5734 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Changing provisions relating to fees for water access facilities. Reported by Committee on Ecology and Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Fraser, Chairman; McCaslin, Moore, and Sutherland.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 24, 1993
SB 5739 Prime Sponsor, Senator Moore: Concerning the regulation of small businesses. Reported by Committee on Labor and Commerce
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5739 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Moore, Chairman; Amondson, Barr, Cantu, Fraser, McAuliffe, Newhouse, Pelz, Vognild, and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1993
SB 5759 Prime Sponsor, Senator McAuliffe: Extending the involuntary treatment act to cover the commitment of chemically dependent adults. Reported by Committee on Health and Human Services
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Talmadge, Chairman; Wojahn, Vice Chairman; Deccio, Erwin, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, McAuliffe, McDonald, Quigley, Sheldon, L. Smith, and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 1993
SB 5770 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fraser: Allowing metropolitan park districts to purchase land for the purpose of creating conservation futures. Reported by Committee on Ecology and Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fraser, Chairman; Barr, Deccio, McCaslin, Moore, Sutherland, and Talmadge.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1993
SB 5794 Prime Sponsor, Senator Moore: Forbidding an agency from adopting a rule that will infringe on a business right unless specific guidelines are met. Reported by Committee on Labor and Commerce
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5794 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Moore, Chairman; Amondson, Cantu, Fraser, McAuliffe, Newhouse, Pelz, Prince, and Vognild.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1993
SB 5796 Prime Sponsor, Senator Moore: Prohibiting sellers of securities from charging customers due to a low number of transactions in an account or for transferring an account. Reported by Committee on Labor and Commerce
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5796 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Moore, Chairman; Cantu, Fraser, McAuliffe, Newhouse, Pelz, Prince, and Vognild.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 1993
SB 5799 Prime Sponsor, Senator Nelson: Providing address designations on subdivision approvals for improved utility placements. Reported by Committee on Energy and Utilities
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Sutherland, Chairman; Jesernig, Vice Chairman; Amondson, Hochstatter, McCaslin, Owen, Vognild, and Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 1993
SB 5848 Prime Sponsor, Senator M. Rasmussen: Regulating consignment rights of orchard crops. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5848 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators M. Rasmussen, Chairman; Loveland, Vice Chairman; Anderson, Barr, Bauer, and Snyder.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 1993
SB 5856 Prime Sponsor, Senator Vognild: Authorizing certain real property transactions. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Vognild, Chairman; Loveland, Vice Chairman; Skratek, Vice Chairman; Drew, Haugen, Nelson, Oke, Prince, M. Rasmussen, Sheldon, von Reichbauer, and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 26, 1993
SB 5881 Prime Sponsor, Senator Skratek: Establishing the institute for entrepreneurial development. Reported by Committee on Trade, Technology and Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5881 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.
March 1, 1993
SJM 8021 Prime Sponsor, Senator Williams: Requesting federal assistance with implementing the safe drinking water act. Reported by Committee on Ecology and Parks
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Fraser, Chairman; Barr, Deccio, McCaslin, Moore, Sutherland, and Talmadge.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 1, 1993
EHB 1303 Prime Sponsor, Representative R. Fisher: Authorizing state highway bonds. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Vognild, Chairman; Loveland, Vice Chairman, Skratek, Vice Chairman; Barr, Drew, Haugen, Nelson, Oke, Prince, M. Rasmussen, Sheldon, von Reichbauer, and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Jesernig, Senate Bill No. 5836, which was held on the desk, March 1, 1993, was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
February 26, 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.
John L. Shreve, reappointed February 26, 1993, for a term ending December 31, 1998, as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Sincerely,
MIKE LOWRY, Governor
Referred to Committee on Ecology and Parks.
February 26, 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.
Melvin D. Wortman, reappointed February 26, 1993, for a term ending December 31, 1998, as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Sincerely,
MIKE LOWRY, Governor
Referred to Committee on Ecology and Parks.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
March 1, 1993
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed:
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1007,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1021,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1077,
HOUSE BILL NO. 1112,
HOUSE BILL NO. 1133,
HOUSE BILL NO. 1142,
HOUSE BILL NO. 1143,
HOUSE BILL NO. 1174,
HOUSE BILL NO. 1206,
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1708,
HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4005,
HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4010, and the same are herewith transmitted.
ALAN THOMPSON, Chief Clerk
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 5943 by Senators Loveland and M. Rasmussen
AN ACT Relating to the pesticide incident reporting and tracking review panel; and amending RCW 70.104.090.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.
SB 5944 by Senator Nelson
AN ACT Relating to immunity for donating medical equipment and supplies; and adding a new section to chapter 4.24 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
SB 5945 by Senator Nelson
AN ACT Relating to forfeiture of property illegally exchanged for controlled substances; and amending RCW 69.50.505.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
SB 5946 by Senator Moore
AN ACT Relating to the housing finance assistance program; and amending RCW 43.185.050.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.
SB 5947 by Senators Moore and Moyer
AN ACT Relating to health care coverage for the immunization and vaccination of children; adding a new section to chapter 48.20 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.44 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.46 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 5948 by Senators Deccio, Talmadge, Franklin, Prentice and McCaslin
AN ACT Relating to procedures for responding to violations of the uniform disciplinary act; amending RCW 18.130.090 and 18.130.175; adding a new section to chapter 18.130 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services.
SJM 8022 by Senators M. Rasmussen, Winsley, McDonald and Roach
Saluting the members of I Corps.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS
EHB 1007 by Representatives R. Fisher, Zellinsky, Brumsickle, R. Meyers, Miller, G. Cole, Scott, Basich, Dunshee, Wood, Schmidt, Forner, Jacobsen, Franklin, Eide, Flemming, Horn and J. Kohl
Enhancing state-wide transportation planning.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SHB 1021 by House Committee on Local Government (originally sponsored by Representatives Springer, H. Myers and Morris)
Changing provisions relating to municipal ordinances.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SHB 1077 by House Committee on Judiciary (originally sponsored by Representatives Ludwig, Padden, Appelwick, Orr, Johanson and Karahalios)
Providing for the revocation of nonprobate asset arrangements for divorce or invalidation of marriage.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
HB 1112 by Representatives Van Luven, Scott, Fuhrman, Dellwo, Reams, Mielke, Schmidt, Zellinsky, Franklin, Foreman, Wood, Brough and Miller
Restricting the cancellation of certain health insurance policies.
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 1133 by Representatives Kremen, Ballasiotes, Ludwig, Long, Riley, H. Myers, Zellinsky, Schmidt, Padden, Fuhrman and Johanson
Allowing the assignment of claims for unlawful conversion of goods and unlawful leaving without paying.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
HB 1142 by Representatives Zellinsky, Mielke, R. Meyers and Tate (by request of Department of General Administration, Division of Banking)
Requiring a bond for a license to sell checks, drafts, or money orders.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.
HB 1143 by Representatives Van Luven, G. Fisher, Reams, Bray, Edmondson, Brough and Springer
Providing a procedure for consolidating cities or towns.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
HB 1174 by Representatives Jacobsen, Dellwo, Brumsickle, Ogden, J. Kohl, G. Cole, R. Fisher, Dunshee, Pruitt, Van Luven, Johanson, Wood, Leonard and Basich
Regarding the study of American Indian languages and cultures.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1206 by Representatives Leonard, Cooke, Riley, Chappell, Brough, Horn and Wood (by request of Department of Social and Health Services)
Updating statutes for rehabilitation services for handicapped persons.
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services.
EHB 1708 by Representatives Peery, Ballard, Dorn, Brough, Jones, Pruitt, Cothern, Basich, Hansen, Roland, Fuhrman, Jacobsen, Ogden, Karahalios, J. Kohl, H. Myers and Johanson
Increasing the membership of the commission on student learning.
Referred to Committee on Education.
HJM 4005 by Representatives Basich, Linville, Kessler, Riley, Romero, Orr, Brumsickle, Chappell, Leonard, Quall, Jacobsen, Ballard, Dunshee, Miller, Heavey, Sheldon, Anderson, Eide, Bray, Lemmon, G. Cole, Kremen, Vance, Wineberry, Pruitt, Sheahan, Campbell, King, Cothern, Flemming, Johanson, Padden, Schoesler, J. Kohl and Lisk
Asking the White House to condemn rape and ethnic cleansing in Bosnia and create a war crimes tribunal.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
HJM 4010 by Representatives R. Fisher, Schmidt, Horn, Springer and Jacobsen
Expressing opposition to sanctions on federal highway funds.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
MOTION
At 12:05 p.m., on motion of Senator Jesernig, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Wednesday, March 3, 1993.
JOEL PRITCHARD, President of the Senate
MARTY BROWN, Secretary of the Senate