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FORTY-FIFTH DAY

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MORNING SESSION

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House Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, February 23, 1994

             The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the Speaker. The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present.

             The flag was escorted to the rostrum by a Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, Pages Chad Moore and Lisa Penfield. Prayer was offered by Representative Foreman.

             Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.

             There being no objection, the House advanced to the fourth order of business.

INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING

HB 2918           by Representatives Peery, Sommers and Dorn

AN ACT Relating to education; and amending RCW 28A.300.138.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

             On motion of Representative Sheldon, the bill listed on today's introduction sheet under the fourth order of business was referred to the committee so designated.

             There being no objection, the House advanced to the fifth order of business.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

February 18, 1994

SB 6021            Prime Sponsor, Haugen: Providing a procedure for consolidation or dissolution of emergency service communication districts. Reported by Committee on Local Government

             MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives H. Myers, Chair; Springer, Vice Chair; Edmondson, Ranking Minority Member; Reams, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Dunshee; R. Fisher; Horn; Moak; Rayburn; Van Luven and Zellinsky.

             Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 18, 1994

SB 6027            Prime Sponsor, Winsley: Creating urban emergency medical service districts. Reported by Committee on Local Government

             MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives H. Myers, Chair; Springer, Vice Chair; Edmondson, Ranking Minority Member; Reams, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Dunshee; R. Fisher; Horn; Moak; Rayburn; Van Luven and Zellinsky.

             Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 18, 1994

SSB 6029          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Energy & Utilities: Prescribing exemptions from energy standards for certain log built homes. Reported by Committee on Energy & Utilities

             MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Bray, Chair; Finkbeiner, Vice Chair; Casada, Ranking Minority Member; Caver; Johanson; Kessler; Kremen and Long.

             Excused: Representative Chandler; Assistant Ranking Minority Member.

             Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 18, 1994

SB 6030            Prime Sponsor, Haugen: Reenacting bidding procedures for water and sewer districts. Reported by Committee on Local Government

             MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives H. Myers, Chair; Springer, Ranking Minority Member; Edmondson, Ranking Minority Member; Reams, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Dunshee; R. Fisher; Horn; Moak; Rayburn; Van Luven and Zellinsky.

             Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 18, 1994

SSB 6069          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Government Operations: Authorizing additional nonvoter-approved municipal indebtedness. Reported by Committee on Local Government

             MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives H. Myers, Chair; Springer, Vice Chair; Edmondson, Ranking Minority Member; Dunshee; R. Fisher; Horn; Moak; Rayburn and Zellinsky.

             MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Reams, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; and Van Luven.

             Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 22, 1994

SSB 6305          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Labor & Commerce: Revising the process for employment of minors as actors or performers in film, video, or theatrical productions. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

             MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Heavey, Chair; Lisk, Ranking Minority Member; Chandler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Conway; Horn; Springer and Veloria.

             Excused: Representatives G. Cole; Vice Chair and King.

             Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

             On motion of Representative Sheldon, the bills listed on today's committee reports under the fifth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.

MOTION

             Representative Peery moved that the House re-refer House Bill No. 2907 from the second reading calendar to the Committee on Rules. The motion was carried.

             The Speaker declared the House to be at ease.

             The Speaker (Representative H. Myers presiding) called the House to order.

             There being no objection, the House advanced to the eighth order of business.

RESOLUTION

             HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 94-4706, by Representatives Van Luven, Jacobsen, Valle, J. Kohl and Anderson

             WHEREAS, Hugh Bone devoted his life to the education of Washington citizens and inspired countless students to become involved in and to serve our communities, our state, and our nation; and

             WHEREAS, Hugh Bone joined the University of Washington faculty in 1948 to teach American government and politics, including specialized courses in political parties, state legislatures, the United States Congress, and state government; and

             WHEREAS, Hugh Bone served as chairman of the Department of Political Science for a decade, from 1959 to 1968; and

             WHEREAS, Hugh Bone pioneered the Washington State Legislative Internship Program in 1956, a program which has become a national model; and

             WHEREAS, Hugh Bone, after retiring from teaching in 1979 at the age of 70, was invited back to direct interns and share his wisdom about Washington State politics with colleagues and students; and

             WHEREAS, Hugh Bone was president of the Western Political Science Association; and

             WHEREAS, Hugh Bone published twelve books and numerous articles on state and national politics; and

             WHEREAS, Hugh Bone was an advocate for political participation and was appointed to serve on committees by the governor, the mayor of Seattle, the secretary of state, and the legislature, and worked as a consultant to diverse civic groups and organizations; and

             WHEREAS, Hugh Bone remained an active member of the university community until his death on February 5, 1994;

             NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives honor the life of a friend and colleague who will be warmly remembered by those in politics who had the honor of knowing him; and

             BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the family of Hugh Bone and to the Department of Political Science at the University of Washington.

             Representative Ogden moved adoption of the resolution.

             House Resolution No. 4706 was adopted.

             There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.

MOTION

             On motion of Representative Sheldon, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 25, 1994.

BRIAN EBERSOLE, Speaker

MARILYN SHOWALTER, Chief Clerk