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TWENTY-FOURTH DAY
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NOON SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, February 2, 1994
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Pro Tempore Wojahn. No roll call was taken.
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 28, 1994
SB 5782 Prime Sponsor, Senator Quigley: Making school construction and remodeling plans public property. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5782 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pelz, Chair; McAuliffe, Vice Chair; Gaspard, Rasmussen, Rinehart, Skratek and A. Smith.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 31, 1994
SB 5859 Prime Sponsor, Senator Talmadge: Modifying regulation of health professions. Reported by Committee on Health and Human Services
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5859 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Talmadge, Chair; Wojahn, Vice Chair; Deccio, Erwin, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, McAuliffe, McDonald, Moyer, Niemi, Prentice, Quigley and Winsley.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 1, 1994
SB 5871 Prime Sponsor, Senator Roach: Modifying the definition of aggravated first degree murder. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5871 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators A. Smith, Chair; Ludwig, Vice Chair; Hargrove, Nelson, Quigley, Roach, Schow and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 28, 1994
SB 5990 Prime Sponsor, Senator Pelz: Requiring school-based budgeting based on the characteristics and educational needs of students. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5990 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Pelz, Chair; McAuliffe, Vice Chair; Gaspard, Rasmussen, Rinehart, Skratek and A. Smith.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Hochstatter, McDonald, Moyer and Nelson.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 1994
SB 5998 Prime Sponsor, Senator Ludwig: Increasing sentences for persons who commit certain crimes while armed with a firearm. 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, Chair; Ludwig, Vice Chair; Hargrove, Nelson, Quigley, Roach, Schow and Spanel.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
February 1, 1994
SB 6040 Prime Sponsor, Senator Owen: Changing provisions relating to criminal jurisdiction on Skokomish tribal lands. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators A. Smith, Chair; Ludwig, Vice Chair; Hargrove, Nelson, Roach, Schow and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 1994
SB 6090 Prime Sponsor, Senator M. Rasmussen: Eliminating Washington State University's rodent control responsibilities. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Morton and Newhouse.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 31, 1994
SB 6096 Prime Sponsor, Senator M. Rasmussen: Making major changes to milk and milk products regulations. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6096 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Morton and Newhouse.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 31, 1994
SB 6098 Prime Sponsor, Senator M. Rasmussen: Eliminating the expiration of the dairy inspection program. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6098 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Morton and Newhouse.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 31, 1994
SB 6099 Prime Sponsor, Senator M. Rasmussen: Modifying weights and measures provisions. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6099 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Morton and Newhouse.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 1994
SB 6115 Prime Sponsor, Senator Nelson: Increasing penalties for offenses committed with deadly weapons. 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, Chair; Ludwig, Vice Chair; Nelson, Quigley, Roach, Schow and Spanel.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
January 31, 1994
SB 6174 Prime Sponsor, Senator Talmadge: Enacting programs to reduce youth violence. Reported by Committee on Health and Human Services
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6174 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Talmadge, Chair; Wojahn, Vice Chair; Deccio, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, McAuliffe, Moyer, Niemi, Prentice, Quigley and Winsley.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
January 31, 1994
SB 6204 Prime Sponsor, Senator Snyder: Changing seaweed harvesting provisions. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6204 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Hargrove, Vice Chair; Amondson, Erwin, Franklin, Haugen, Oke, Sellar and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 1994
SB 6290 Prime Sponsor, Senator M. Rasmussen: Protecting agricultural products and producers from defamation. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6290 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Anderson, Bauer, Morton and Newhouse.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 1, 1994
SB 6492 Prime Sponsor, Senator M. Rasmussen: Regulating agricultural associations. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6492 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Anderson, Bauer, Morton and Newhouse.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENT
January 31, 1994
GA 9407 RUTA E. FANNING, appointed October 22, 1993, for a term ending at the Governor's pleasure, as Director of the Office of Financial Management.
Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Quigley, Vice Chair; Bauer, Bluechel, Cantu, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Ludwig, McDonald, Moyer, Owen, Pelz, Roach, L. Smith, Spanel, Sutherland, Talmadge, Williams and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
REPORT OF SELECT COMMITTEE
STATE OF WASHINGTON
HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD
917 Lakeridge Way, Post Office Box 43430
OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON 98504-3430
January 31, 1994
The Honorable Marty Brown
Secretary of the Senate
Legislative Building 306
Olympia, Washington 98504-0482
Dear Mr. Brown:
The Displaced Homemaker Act requires that the Higher Education Coordinating Board submit a biennial evaluation of the Displaced Homemaker Program to the Legislature (RCW 28B.04.070). The Higher Education Coordinating Board is the administering agency for the program.
Enclosed is the 1991-93 Biennial Report. The Board has reviewed and approved the attached Displaced Homemaker Program's 1991-93 Biennial Report. I submit this as an accurate description of services and accomplishments for the period of July 1, 1991 through June 30, 1993. Sincerely,
ELSON S. FLOYD, Executive Director
The Report of the Select Committee is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
REPORT OF SELECT COMMITTEE
STATE OF WASHINGTON
HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD
917 Lakeridge Way, Post Office Box 43430
OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON 98504-3430
February 1, 1994
MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of the Washington State Legislature
FROM: Elson S. Floyd, Executive Director
SUBJECT: "Tuition in Washington: A Comprehensive Review"
The attached study is in response to requirements of Substitute House Concurrent Resolution No. 4408, passed by the 53rd Legislature, 1993 Regular Session. The Higher Education Coordinating Board was directed to "undertake a comprehensive study of tuition and fee policies to be submitted to the 1994 Legislature."
The study covers various aspects of tuition, including a ten-year historical review of tuition rates in Washington, a discussion of procedures and policies which determine tuition levels in the state, comparisons of Washington's tuition levels with other states, a brief overview of student financial aid, and a review of various tuition policy alternatives.
This study was reviewed at two meetings of the Higher Education Coordinating Board (December, 1993 and January, 1994), during which the Board heard public comments from the state's public higher education institutions and student representatives.
The Board will continue to address the tuition issues identified in this report. It will submit recommendations on state tuition policies to the Legislature after giving additional consideration to the inter-related issues of higher education funding, access, accountability, quality, and financial aid.
The Report of the Select Committee is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
January 28, 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.
Richard R. Albrecht, reappointed January 28, 1994, for a term ending September 30, 1999, as a member of the Board of Regents for Washington State University.
Sincerely,
MIKE LOWRY, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1994
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Dr. Frank B. Brouillet, appointed January 28, 1994, for a term ending June 30, 1997, as a member of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Sincerely,
MIKE LOWRY, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1994
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Mike McCormack, appointed January 28, 1994, for a term ending June 30, 1997, as a member of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Sincerely,
MIKE LOWRY, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1994
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Judge Carmen Otero, appointed January 28, 1994, for a term ending September 30, 1999, as a member of the Board of Regents for Washington State University.
Sincerely,
MIKE LOWRY, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1994
TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
Dr. Kenneth Casavant, appointed for a term beginning March 1, 1994, and ending January 15, 1995, as a member of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council.
Sincerely,
MIKE LOWRY, Governor
Referred to Committee on Ecology and Parks.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 6585 by Senators Bauer, Oke and Roach
AN ACT Relating to tuition exemptions for veterans; amending RCW 28B.15.620; and amending 1991 c 164 s 11 (uncodified).
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SB 6586 by Senator Fraser
AN ACT Relating to exemptions from real estate licensing requirements; and amending RCW 18.85.110.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce.
SB 6587 by Senators McDonald and Oke
AN ACT Relating to disabled parking permits; and amending RCW 46.16.381.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 6588 by Senators M. Rasmussen, Erwin, Hargrove, Loveland and Roach
AN ACT Relating to animals; and amending RCW 16.52.180.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.
SB 6589 by Senators Hargrove, Anderson, L. Smith, Erwin, Nelson, Vognild, Hochstatter, Roach and Oke
AN ACT Relating to adoption; amending RCW 26.33.140; and adding a new section to chapter 26.33 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 6590 by Senators Anderson, Cantu, Hochstatter, Roach and Oke
AN ACT Relating to AIDS education in public schools; and amending RCW 28A.230.070.
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 6591 by Senators M. Rasmussen, L. Smith, Snyder and Roach
AN ACT Relating to the department of licensing; and amending RCW 46.04.183.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.
SB 6592 by Senators Nelson, Schow, Oke, L. Smith, Morton, Amondson, Hochstatter, Anderson, Cantu, Sellar and McCaslin
AN ACT Relating to prohibiting early release for prisoners; and amending RCW 9.94A.150 and 9.92.151.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
SJR 8229 by Senator Hargrove
Amending the Constitution to revise the percentage of signatures required on recall petitions.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
MOTION
At 12:05 p.m., on motion of Senator Spanel, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 3, 1994.
JOEL PRITCHARD, President of the Senate
MARTY BROWN, Secretary of the Senate