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ELEVENTH DAY
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MORNING SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, January 20, 1994
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 Moore and Sellar. On motion of Senator Oke, Senator Sellar was excused. On motion of Senator Drew, Senator Moore was excused.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard consisting of Pages Justin Pritchard and Jeanine Reedy, presented the Colors. Reverend Joseph S. Kalama of the Red Road Ministry and Chaplain for Native Americans for the Department of Corrections, offered the prayer.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Spanel, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
January 17, 1994
SB 5180 Prime Sponsor, Senator Vognild: Revising provisions relating to the legislative transportation committee. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5180 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Vognild, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Skratek, Vice Chair; Drew, Haugen, Morton, Nelson, Oke, Prentice, Prince, M. Rasmussen, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 19, 1994
SB 5348 Prime Sponsor, Senator A. Smith: Authorizing disclosure of tax information to peace officers and prosecuting attorneys. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5348 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators A. Smith, Chair; Ludwig, Vice Chair; Nelson, Quigley, Roach, Schow and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 19, 1994
SB 6003 Prime Sponsor, Senator A. Smith: Protecting children from sexually explicit films, publications, and devices. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators A. Smith, Chair; Ludwig, Vice Chair; Hargrove, Nelson, Quigley, Roach and Schow.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 19, 1994
SB 6027 Prime Sponsor, Senator Winsley: Creating urban emergency medical service districts. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Drew, Vice Chair; Loveland, McCaslin, Oke and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 19, 1994
SB 6030 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Reenacting bidding procedures for water and sewer districts. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Drew, Vice Chair; Loveland, McCaslin, Oke and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 18, 1994
SB 6054 Prime Sponsor, Senator Loveland: Concerning the Washington state patrol's dental identification system. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Vognild, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Skratek, Vice Chair; Drew,
Haugen, Morton, Nelson, Oke, Prentice, Prince, M. Rasmussen, Schow, Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 19, 1994
SB 6060 Prime Sponsor, Senator Owen: Correcting a double amendment related to commercial salmon fishing licenses and delivery licenses. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Hargrove, Vice Chair; Franklin, Haugen, Oke, Sellar, Snyder and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 18, 1994
SB 6064 Prime Sponsor, Senator Vognild: Removing the requirement of an emission inspection upon change of vehicle registration. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6064 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Vognild, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Skratek, Vice Chair; Drew, Haugen, Morton, Nelson, Oke, Prentice, Prince, M. Rasmussen, Schow, Sheldon and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 18, 1994
SB 6100 Prime Sponsor, Senator M. Rasmussen: Modifying the Washington pesticide application act. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6100 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators M. Rasmussen, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Morton, Newhouse and Snyder.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 19, 1994
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, Chair; Drew, Vice Chair; Loveland, McCaslin, Oke and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
January 19, 1994
GA 9382 RONALD C. CLAUDON, reappointed October 12, 1993, for a term ending September 30, 1996, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Green River Community College District No. 10.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bauer, Chair; Drew, Vice Chair; Prince, Quigley, Sheldon and West.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
January 19, 1994
GA 9383 FREDERICA DENTON, reappointed October 12, 1993, for a term ending September 30, 1998, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Lake Washington Technical College District No. 26.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bauer, Chair; Drew, Vice Chair; Prince, Quigley, Sheldon and West.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
January 19, 1994
GA 9384 ROLAND DEWHURST, reappointed October 28, 1993, for a term ending September 30, 1998, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Bates Technical College District No. 28.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bauer, Chair; Drew, Vice Chair; Prince, Quigley, Sheldon and West.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
January 19, 1994
GA 9386 PATRICK F. DONOHUE, reappointed October 12, 1993, for a term ending September 30, 1998, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Walla Walla Community College District No. 20.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bauer, Chair; Drew, Vice Chair; Prince, Quigley, Sheldon and West.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
January 19, 1994
GA 9387 BETTY EAGER, reappointed October 12, 1993, for a term ending September 30, 1998, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Olympic Community College District No. 3.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bauer, Chair; Drew, Vice Chair; Prince, Quigley, Sheldon and West.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
January 19, 1994
GA 9388 MYRNA J. EMERICK, reappointed October 12, 1993, for a term ending September 30, 1998, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Lower Columbia Community College District No. 13.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bauer, Chair; Drew, Vice Chair; Prince, Quigley, Sheldon and West.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
January 19, 1994
GA 9390 MURRAY HASKELL, reappointed October 12, 1993, for a term ending September 30, 1998, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Bellingham Technical College District No. 25.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bauer, Chair; Drew, Vice Chair; Prince, Quigley, Sheldon and West.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
January 19, 1994
GA 9391 JANET KOVATCH, reappointed October 12, 1993, for a term ending September 30, 1998, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Clover Park Technical College District No. 29.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bauer, Chair; Drew, Vice Chair; Prince, Quigley, Sheldon and West.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
January 19, 1994
GA 9393 ALICIA NAKATA, reappointed October 12, 1993, for a term ending September 30, 1998, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Wenatchee Valley Community College District No. 15.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Bauer, Chair; Drew, Vice Chair; Prince, Quigley, Sheldon and West.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
January 17, 1994
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.
Joe C. Jones, reappointed January 17, 1994, for a term ending December 31, 1996, as a member of the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation.
Sincerely,
MIKE LOWRY, Governor
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
January 17, 1994
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.
Donna M. Mason, reappointed January 17, 1994, for a term ending December 31, 1996, as a member of the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation.
Sincerely,
MIKE LOWRY, Governor
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
January 19, 1994
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed:
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1005,
HOUSE BILL NO. 1029,
HOUSE BILL NO. 1133,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1159,
HOUSE BILL NO. 1295,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1375,
HOUSE BILL NO. 1930, and the same are herewith transmitted.
MARILYN SHOWALTER, Chief Clerk
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 6350 by Senator L. Smith
AN ACT Relating to regulation of the sale of farm equipment; and amending RCW 19.98.010, 19.98.110, and 19.98.130.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.
SB 6351 by Senator Owen
AN ACT Relating to leasehold excise taxes; amending RCW 82.29A.060 and 82.29A.120; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SB 6352 by Senators Snyder, Oke, Owen, Haugen, Bauer and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to the state building code; amending RCW 19.27.015 and 19.27.040; reenacting and amending RCW 19.27.060; adding a new section to chapter 19.27 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 6353 by Senators Williams, Bluechel, Sheldon and Pelz
AN ACT Relating to disclosure of information in local government economic development programs; reenacting and amending RCW 42.17.310; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
SB 6354 by Senators L. Smith and Hochstatter
AN ACT Relating to the department of education; amending RCW 28A.300.040, 28A.300.060, 28A.300.070, 28A.505.020, 28A.505.090, 28A.505.100, 28A.505.110, 28A.505.120, 28A.505.130, 28A.505.140, 28A.505.170, 28A.505.180, 28A.505.200, 28A.510.250, 28A.510.260, and 84.52.0531; reenacting and amending RCW 43.17.010 and 43.17.020; adding a new section to chapter 41.06 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.150 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; creating new sections; repealing RCW 28A.300.010, 28A.300.020, and 28A.300.030; making an appropriation; and providing contingent effective dates.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 6355 by Senator L. Smith
AN ACT Relating to expenditure limitations for local governments; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
ESB 6356 by Senator Quigley
AN ACT Relating to cigarette machine locations; and amending RCW 70.155.030.
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 6357 by Senator Quigley
AN ACT Relating to the creation of the liquor control agency; amending RCW 66.04.010, 66.08.020, 66.08.030, 66.08.150, 10.93.020, 19.02.050, and 43.82.010; reenacting and amending RCW 43.17.010, 43.17.020, and 42.17.2401; adding new sections to chapter 66.08 RCW; creating new sections; repealing RCW 66.08.012, 66.08.014, 66.08.016, and 66.08.050; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 6358 by Senators Vognild, Newhouse, Prentice, Fraser, Morton, Winsley and McAuliffe
AN ACT Relating to check fraud; adding a new chapter to Title 19 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.
SB 6359 by Senators Erwin, Moore, Snyder, Winsley and McAuliffe
AN ACT Relating to allowing raffles that benefit bona fide charitable or nonprofit organizations; and amending RCW 9.46.0277, 9.46.0315, and 9.46.070.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.
SB 6360 by Senators Vognild, Nelson, Drew, Sellar, Sheldon, Oke, Hargrove, Skratek, Haugen, Loveland, Franklin, A. Smith, Wojahn, Sutherland, Prentice, Snyder, Bauer, McDonald, Prince, Bluechel, Morton, Cantu, Moyer, L. Smith, Winsley, Hochstatter, Anderson, West, M. Rasmussen, Newhouse, Owen and Fraser
AN ACT Relating to transferring moneys in funds related to transportation; amending RCW 82.44.110 and 82.44.150; reenacting and amending RCW 82.44.110; adding a new section to chapter 43.84 RCW; providing effective dates; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SB 6361 by Senators Moore, Bauer and Wojahn
AN ACT Relating to labor relations in institutions of higher education; adding a new chapter to Title 41 RCW; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.
SB 6362 by Senators Bauer, Prince, Winsley and Drew (by request of Office of Financial Management)
AN ACT Relating to operational flexibility of institutions of higher education; and amending RCW 28B.50.330, 28B.10.350, and 43.88.150.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
SB 6363 by Senator Vognild (by request of Transportation Improvement Board)
AN ACT Relating to transportation improvement funding procedures; amending RCW 35.77.010, 36.81.121, 46.68.090, 46.68.095, 46.68.100, 47.26.040, 47.26.080, 47.26.084, 47.26.090, 47.26.121, 47.26.140, 47.26.160, 47.26.170, 47.26.185, 47.26.190, 47.26.260, 47.26.270, 47.26.305, 47.26.425, 47.26.4252, 47.26.4254, 47.26.440, 47.26.450, 47.26.460, 47.26.500, 47.26.505, and 82.36.025; adding new sections to chapter 47.26 RCW; and repealing RCW 47.26.042, 47.26.043, 47.26.180, 47.26.220, 47.26.230, 47.26.240, 47.26.265, 47.26.310, 47.26.315, and 47.26.430.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 6364 by Senator West
AN ACT Relating to valuation of vehicles for excise tax; amending RCW 82.44.041; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 6365 by Senators Prentice, Erwin, Snyder, McAuliffe, Niemi, Oke, McDonald, Winsley and Fraser
AN ACT Relating to regulating speech-language and hearing service; adding a new chapter to Title 18 RCW; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 6366 by Senator L. Smith
AN ACT Relating to child support; and amending RCW 26.18.090.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
SB 6367 by Senators Moore and Newhouse
AN ACT Relating to activities of microbreweries; and amending RCW 66.28.010 and 66.28.070.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.
SB 6368 by Senators Haugen and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to filing declarations and withdrawals of candidacy; amending RCW 29.15.020, 29.15.120, 29.15.160, 29.15.200, and 29.27.020; and repealing RCW 29.18.150
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 6369 by Senators Prentice and Amondson
AN ACT Relating to information provided by banks for customers' examination; amending RCW 62A.4-406; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.
SB 6370 by Senators Prentice, Haugen, Erwin, Anderson, Nelson, Winsley, Fraser, Vognild, Owen, Sheldon, Bauer, Hochstatter, Prince, Loveland, Franklin and M. Rasmussen
AN ACT Relating to taxation of massage services; amending RCW 82.04.050; adding a new section to chapter 18.108 RCW; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SB 6371 by Senators Bauer, Prince, Sheldon, Winsley and Drew
AN ACT Relating to degree-granting authority; amending RCW 28B.85.020 and 28B.85.040; and adding a new section to chapter 28B.85 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
SB 6372 by Senators A. Smith, Nelson, Oke, M. Rasmussen and Haugen
AN ACT Relating to liability for cleanup and repair of damaged lodging or accommodation premises; and amending RCW 4.24.230.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
SB 6373 by Senators A. Smith, Nelson, Oke and Haugen
AN ACT Relating to smoking in hotels, motels, and other lodging establishments; amending RCW 4.24.230; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
SB 6374 by Senators Sutherland, Vognild and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to the clarification of employee transfer rights for fire fighters; and amending RCW 35.10.365, 35.10.520, 35.13.225, 52.04.121, and 52.06.120.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.
SB 6375 by Senators Haugen, Winsley, M. Rasmussen and Oke
AN ACT Relating to waiver of the one hundred six percent property tax limitation by counties for a veteran's assistance levy; and adding a new section to chapter 84.55 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SB 6376 by Senator Moore
AN ACT Relating to expenditures of earnings on investments; amending RCW 43.84.160; and providing a retroactive effective date.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.
SB 6377 by Senator Moore
AN ACT Relating to compensation of insurance brokers; and amending RCW 48.17.270, 48.18.180, 48.30.140, and 48.30.170.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.
SB 6378 by Senators Newhouse, Vognild, Prentice, Deccio, Amondson and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to unemployment insurance administrative costs for reimbursable employers; and adding a new section to chapter 50.44 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.
SB 6379 by Senators Newhouse, Vognild, Prentice, Deccio, Amondson and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to unemployment insurance experience rating; amending RCW 50.16.094, 50.22.090, 50.29.020, 50.29.025, and 50.29.025; reenacting and amending RCW 50.29.025; providing effective dates; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.
SB 6380 by Senators Vognild and McAuliffe
AN ACT Relating to defining the responsibilities and liabilities of skating center operators and persons who use skating centers; and adding a new chapter to Title 70 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 6381 by Senators Owen, Fraser, Amondson, Franklin, Roach, M. Rasmussen, Moyer and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to business and occupation tax on hospitals; amending RCW 82.04.260; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 6382 by Senators Prentice, Amondson, Fraser and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to correcting multiple amendments related to public employees' collective bargaining; amending RCW 41.56.465; amending 1993 c 398 s 5 (uncodified); reenacting and amending RCW 41.56.030 and 41.56.460; creating a new section; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.
SB 6383 by Senators M. Rasmussen, Bluechel, Skratek, Sheldon, Erwin, Anderson and Haugen
AN ACT Relating to a use tax exemption for custom designed and constructed equipment used in manufacturing; adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SB 6384 by Senators Drew and Roach
AN ACT Relating to boards of trustees for county hospitals; and amending RCW 36.62.110 and 36.62.120.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 6385 by Senators Fraser, Talmadge, Moore, Winsley and Skratek
AN ACT Relating to the integration of environmental permits; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Ecology and Parks.
SB 6386 by Senators Moore and Fraser (by request of Department of Ecology and Office of Marine Safety)
AN ACT Relating to oil spill response accounts; amending RCW 82.23B.020, 90.56.500, and 90.56.510; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Ecology and Parks.
SB 6387 by Senators Owen, Morton, Oke, Sellar, Hargrove, M. Rasmussen and Haugen
AN ACT Relating to grizzly bear management; and adding a new section to chapter 77.12 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 6388 by Senators Moore and Amondson
AN ACT Relating to cigarette vending machines; and amending RCW 70.155.030.
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services.
SJR 8226 by Senators Cantu, Hochstatter, Winsley, West and Oke
Ratifying the 27th Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SJR 8227 by Senators L. Smith, McDonald, Hochstatter and Anderson
Abolishing the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS
SHB 1005 by House Committee on Higher Education (originally sponsored by Representatives Jacobsen, Wood, Ogden, Schmidt, Dellwo, Miller, Sheldon, Basich, Mielke, Ludwig, Morris, J. Kohl, Wineberry, Anderson, Orr, Brumsickle, Kremen, H. Myers, Pruitt, Romero, Van Luven, Long, King, Springer, Dyer, Brown, Quall, Veloria, Chappell, Leonard, Edmondson, Sehlin, Rayburn, Flemming, Roland, Karahalios, Shin and Hansen)
Adding student members to the governing boards of institutions of higher education.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1029 by Representatives H. Myers, Vance and Flemming
Purchasing manufactured homes.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.
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.
SHB 1159 by House Committee on Local Government (originally sponsored by Representatives H. Myers, Edmondson, Ludwig, Scott, Campbell, Kremen, Rayburn and Johanson)
Disclosing improper governmental action.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
HB 1295 by Representatives Orr, Mielke, Heavey, Scott, Quall, Chappell, R. Meyers, R. Fisher, Zellinsky, Ludwig, R. Johnson, Wood, Grant, Riley, Mastin, Johanson, Locke, Flemming, Jacobsen, H. Myers, Romero, King, Morris, Forner, Leonard, Brown, Wang, Finkbeiner, Holm, Eide, Karahalios, G. Cole, Ogden, Jones, Sheldon, Bray, G. Fisher, Long, Dellwo, Roland, Tate, Springer, Thibaudeau, Cothern, L. Johnson, J. Kohl, Veloria, Dunshee, Basich, Campbell, Kessler, Vance, Brough, Schmidt, Cooke and Brumsickle
Recodifying RCW 41.26.281.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.
SHB 1375 by House Committee on Judiciary (originally sponsored by Representatives Brough, Appelwick, Padden, Heavey, Ballard, Ludwig, Vance, Forner, Wineberry, Jones, Roland, Horn, Casada, Sheahan, Long, Foreman, Rayburn, Brumsickle, Van Luven, Springer, Wood, Johanson, Miller, Schoesler, Reams and Silver)
Imposing liability for furnishing liquor to minors.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
HB 1930 by Representatives Schmidt and Zellinsky
Restricting consideration of old traffic tickets.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Wojahn, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 1994-8659
By Senators Wojahn, Gaspard, Snyder, Talmadge, Winsley, Franklin, Rasmussen, Oke and Pelz
WHEREAS, Education is crucial to the success of every child; and
WHEREAS, Some individuals have learning disabilities that prevent them from achieving their full potential; and
WHEREAS, The challenge to helping persons with learning disabilities is to find each person's individual path to learning; and
WHEREAS, Keys can be found to unlock the door to education for individuals with learning disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Located in Tacoma, Washington, is an educational resource that has provided students of all ages with the map to find their learning paths; and
WHEREAS, This educational treasure is a not-for-profit educational clinic, Another Door to Learning, that helps students with learning disabilities find the key to unlock the door to life long learning and successful development; and
WHEREAS, Another Door to Learning was founded in 1980 by two Washington educators, Judy Schwarz and Carol Stockdale; and
WHEREAS, During the past fourteen years, research and development at the clinic have produced innovative teaching methods and materials that have resulted in academic success for individuals with learning disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Another Door to Learning has served as a resource for educators, sharing the skills and knowledge developed in the clinic to train educators in better methods of teaching students with learning disabilities; and
WHEREAS, The clinic also works with parents to help support the families of children with learning disabilities; and
WHEREAS, The work of the clinic has contributed to the life long success of former students who have left the clinic to attend college and trade schools and to become teachers, fire fighters, electricians, dentists, salespeople, accountants, janitors, attorneys, nurses, and farmers; and
WHEREAS, Educators from all over the country have come for training at Another Door to Learning and the resources of the clinic have been further spread throughout the nation through a recently published book by Judy Schwarz, entitled "Another Door To Learning: True Stories of Children and Adults and the Keys to their Success";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the Senate of the state of Washington, That Judy Schwarz and Carol Stockdale and the staff of Another Door to Learning be honored for their dedication and talent in providing for the educational success of Washington's students and with sharing their research and methods with other educators both in the state of Washington and throughout this nation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the members of the Senate enthusiastically endorse the work of Another Door to Learning and urge the dedicated staff of the clinic to continue to both educate students and train educators in unlocking the door to learning for students with learning disabilities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate immediately transmit copies of this resolution to Another Door to Learning, to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Board of Education, and the Commission for Student Learning.
Senators Wojahn and McCaslin spoke to Senate Resolution 1994-8659.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced Another Door to Learning educators Judy Schwarz and Carol Stockdale, as well as other educators with the program, who were seated in the gallery.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Wojahn, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 1994-8660
By Senators Wojahn, Winsley, Franklin, Rasmussen and Oke
WHEREAS, The dedication and devotion of Betty Rushing Gutoski has brought the joy of roses and rose gardening to a generation of youngsters through the Junior Rose Club of Tacoma; and
WHEREAS, The Junior Rose Club of Tacoma was the first club of its kind in the nation when organized by her in March 1977; and
WHEREAS, Betty Rushing Gutoski and her husband, Walt, opened their home to provide a meeting place for the Junior Rose Club of Tacoma; and
WHEREAS, It took the selection of three people to replace Betty when she stepped down as Junior Rose club Counselor; and
WHEREAS, Betty Rushing Gutoski has also enjoyed success and respect as a horticulture instructor at Bates Technical Community College and a teacher of rose gardening classes for employees of Tacoma General Hospital; and
WHEREAS, She has been a mainstay of the Tacoma Rose Society for more than three decades and has served three times as president of the society; and
WHEREAS, Betty Rushing Gutoski was chosen Outstanding Consulting Rosarian for the Pacific Northwest District of the American Rose Society in 1986; and
WHEREAS, She has earned American Rose Society recognition as a Rose Judge and Arrangement Judge, as well as a consulting Rosarian. As a Consulting Rosarian, Betty helped design rose gardens at Tacoma General Hospital and the remodeled Pierce County Courthouse;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the state of Washington congratulate Betty Rushing Gutoski on her many past accomplishments and wish her a rosy future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to Betty Rushing Gutoski.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Roach, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 1994-8661
By Senator Roach
WHEREAS, Former Colonel Vo Dai Ton, aka Hoang Phong Linh (the Poet) is deserving of the highest praise and commendations for his valiant efforts to secure freedom for the Vietnamese people; and
WHEREAS, Born in 1936 in central Vietnam, Vo Dai Ton made the commitment to serve the South Vietnamese Army Special Forces; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Vo Dai Ton had an outstanding military career and received forty-three medals for his exceptional service; and
WHEREAS, Although he was sent to a re-education camp following the fall of South Vietnam, Vo Dai Ton escaped in 1976 and went to Sydney, Australia; and
WHEREAS, At great personal risk to himself, Vo Dai Ton returned to Vietnam in 1981 to assist in efforts to overthrow the communist regime; and
WHEREAS, The Vietnamese government captured Vo Dai Ton one year later, arrested him, subjected him to ten years of solitary confinement, fed him only two bowls of soup a day and tortured him ninety-six times; and
WHEREAS, On July 13, 1982, the Vietnamese government organized an international press conference and pressured Vo Dai Ton to read a statement prepared by Vietnamese authorities that he acted on behalf of the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States, but instead he declared his commitment to a free Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, In December 1991, Vietnam succumbed to pressure from the free world and released Vo Dai Ton; and
WHEREAS, Vo Dai Ton wrote many poems while in prison and, upon his release, published a renowned book of poetry entitled Despair Sounds of Birds Along the Champy Fall;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate hereby honors Vo Dai Ton for his courage and devotion to the cause of securing freedom and expresses gratitude to him and his family for their sacrifices; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate immediately transmit copies of this resolution to Vo Dai Ton.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced former Colonel Vo Dai Ton and his wife Mai Vo who were seated on the rostrum.
MOTION
At 10:29 a.m., on motion of Senator Spanel, the Senate recessed until 11:30 a.m..
The Senate was called to order at 11:41 a.m. by President Pritchard.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Spanel, the Senate reverted to the sixth order of business.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Oke, Senators Amondson, Erwin and McCaslin were excused.
SECOND READING
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
MOTION
On motion of Senator Talmadge, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9373, Bernadene Dochnahl, as Chair of the Washington Health Services Commission, was confirmed.
APPOINTMENT OF BERNADENE DOCHNAHL
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 42; Nays, 1; Absent, 1; Excused, 5.
Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Bluechel, Cantu, Deccio, Drew, Franklin, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Haugen, Hochstatter, Loveland, Ludwig, McAuliffe, McDonald, Morton, Moyer, Nelson, Newhouse, Niemi, Oke, Owen, Pelz, Prentice, Quigley, Rasmussen, M., Rinehart, Roach, Schow, Sheldon, Skratek, Smith, A., Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, Talmadge, Vognild, West, Williams, Winsley and Wojahn - 42.
Voting nay: Senator Smith, L. - 1.
Absent: Senator Prince - 1.
Excused: Senators Amondson, Erwin, McCaslin, Moore and Sellar - 5.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Oke, Senators Prince and Roach were excused.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Talmadge, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9378, Donald A. Brennan, as a member of the Washington Health Services Commission, was confirmed.
Senators Talmadge and Moyer spoke to the confirmation of Donald A. Brennan, as a member of the Washington Health Services Commission.
APPOINTMENT OF DONALD A. BRENNAN
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 42; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 7.
Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Bluechel, Cantu, Deccio, Drew, Franklin, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Haugen, Hochstatter, Loveland, Ludwig, McAuliffe, McDonald, Morton, Moyer, Nelson, Newhouse, Niemi, Oke, Owen, Pelz, Prentice, Quigley, Rasmussen, M., Rinehart, Schow, Sheldon, Skratek, Smith, A., Smith, L., Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, Talmadge, Vognild, West, Williams, Winsley and Wojahn - 42.
Excused: Senators Amondson, Erwin, McCaslin, Moore, Prince, Roach and Sellar - 7.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Drew, Senator Vognild was excused.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Talmadge, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9379, Tom L. Hilyard, as a member of the Washington Health Services Commission, was confirmed.
Senators Talmadge and Moyer spoke to the confirmation of Tom L. Hilyard, as a member of the Washington Health Services Commission.
APPOINTMENT OF TOM L. HILYARD
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 40; Nays, 0; Absent, 1; Excused, 8.
Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Bluechel, Cantu, Drew, Franklin, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Haugen, Hochstatter, Loveland, Ludwig, McAuliffe, McDonald, Morton, Moyer, Nelson, Newhouse, Niemi, Oke, Owen, Pelz, Prentice, Quigley, Rasmussen, M., Rinehart, Schow, Sheldon, Skratek, Smith, A., Smith, L., Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, Talmadge, West, Williams, Winsley and Wojahn - 40.
Absent: Senator Deccio - 1.
Excused: Senators Amondson, Erwin, McCaslin, Moore, Prince, Roach, Sellar and Vognild - 8.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Oke, Senator Deccio was excused.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Talmadge, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9380, Dr. George W. Schneider, as a member of the Washington Health Services Commission, was confirmed.
Senators Talmadge and Moyer spoke to the confirmation of Dr. George W. Schneider, as a member of the Washington Health Services Commission.
APPOINTMENT OF DR. GEORGE W. SCHNEIDER
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 41; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 8.
Voting yea: Senators Amondson, Anderson, Bauer, Bluechel, Cantu, Drew, Franklin, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Haugen, Hochstatter, Loveland, Ludwig, McAuliffe, McDonald, Morton, Moyer, Nelson, Newhouse, Niemi, Oke, Owen, Pelz, Prentice, Quigley, Rasmussen, M., Rinehart, Schow, Sheldon, Skratek, Smith, A., Smith, L., Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, Talmadge, West, Williams, Winsley and Wojahn - 41.
Excused: Senators Deccio, Erwin, McCaslin, Moore, Prince, Roach, Sellar and Vognild - 8.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Oke, Senator Amondson was excused.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Talmadge, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9406, Pam MacEwan, as a member of the Washington Health Services Commission, was confirmed.
Senators Talmadge and Moyer spoke to the confirmation of Pam MacEwan, as a member of the Washington Health Services Commission.
APPOINTMENT OF PAM MacEWAN
The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 38; Nays, 2; Absent, 0; Excused, 9.
Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Bluechel, Cantu, Drew, Franklin, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Haugen, Hochstatter, Loveland, Ludwig, McAuliffe, McDonald, Morton, Moyer, Nelson, Newhouse, Niemi, Oke, Owen, Pelz, Prentice, Quigley, Rasmussen, M., Rinehart, Schow, Sheldon, Skratek, Smith, A., Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, Talmadge, Williams, Winsley and Wojahn - 38.
Voting nay: Senators Smith, L. and West - 2.
Excused: Senators Amondson, Deccio, Erwin, McCaslin, Moore, Prince, Roach, Sellar and Vognild - 9.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Spanel, the Senate advanced to the ninth order of business.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Spanel, the Committee on Ways and Means was relieved of further consideration of Senate Bill No. 6086 and Senate Bill No. 6344.
On motion of Senator Spanel, Senate Bill No. 6086 and Senate Bill No. 6344 were referred to the Committee on Trade, Technology and Economic Development.
MOTION
At 12:07 p.m., on motion of Senator Spanel, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Friday, January 21, 1994.
JOEL PRITCHARD, President of the Senate
MARTY BROWN, Secretary of the Senate