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FORTY-FOURTH DAY
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NOON SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, February 22, 1994
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Pritchard. 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
February 21, 1994
EHB 1756 Prime Sponsor, Representative Veloria: Requiring the use of licensed or certified electricians for certain purposes. Reported by Committee on Labor and Commerce
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Moore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Fraser, Pelz, Prince, Sutherland and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 1994
HB 2159 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sheldon: 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, Niemi, Roach, Schow and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 18, 1994
SHB 2178 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Local Government: Clarifying employee transfer rights for fire fighters. Reported by Committee on Labor and Commerce
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Moore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Amondson, Fraser, McAuliffe, Newhouse, Sutherland, Vognild and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 18, 1994
SHB 2182 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Local Government: Providing transfer rights to certain port district fire fighters. Reported by Committee on Labor and Commerce
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Moore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Amondson, Fraser, McAuliffe, Sutherland, Vognild and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 1994
HB 2205 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cothern: Creating urban emergency medical service districts. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Loveland, McCaslin, Oke and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 1994
SHB 2220 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Local Government: Appointing commissioners for housing authorities. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Loveland, McCaslin, Oke and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 1994
SHB 2334 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Printing publications of historical societies. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Loveland, McCaslin, Oke and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 1994
EHB 2347 Prime Sponsor, Representative Morris: Changing the energy building code for glazing, doors, and skylights. Reported by Committee on Energy and Utilities
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Sutherland, Chair; Ludwig, Vice Chair; Amondson, Hochstatter, Owen, Roach and Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 18, 1994
ESHB 2388 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Labor: Providing penalties for multiple failures by a contractor or subcontractor to pay the prevailing rate of wage. Reported by Committee on Labor and Commerce
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Moore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Amondson, Fraser, McAuliffe, Sutherland, Vognild and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 1994
SHB 2516 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development: Limiting the liability for damage resulting from wildlife-induced fence destruction. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Bauer, Morton, Newhouse and Snyder.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 1994
HB 2601 Prime Sponsor, Representative Finkbeiner: Implementing the cellular communications tax study recommendations regarding 911 emergency communication system funding. Reported by Committee on Energy and Utilities
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Sutherland, Chair; Ludwig, Vice Chair; Amondson, Hochstatter, Owen and Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 1994
SHB 2608 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Local Government: Allowing a port commission to sell property valued at under ten thousand dollars. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Loveland, McCaslin, Oke and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 1994
SHB 2627 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Trade, Economic Development and Housing: Creating a housing finance program. Reported by Committee on Labor and Commerce
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Moore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Amondson, Deccio, Fraser, McAuliffe, Newhouse, Pelz, Prince, Sellar, Sutherland and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 1994
HB 2645 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rayburn: Giving the apple advertising commission authority to accept gifts, grants, and other donations. Reported by Committee on Agriculture
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Bauer, Morton, Newhouse and Snyder.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 1994
SHB 2655 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Trade, Economic Development and Housing: Revising provisions relating to ownership of manufactured homes. Reported by Committee on Labor and Commerce
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Moore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Amondson, Deccio, Fraser, McAuliffe, Newhouse, Pelz, Prince, Sellar, Sutherland and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 1994
HB 2750 Prime Sponsor, Representative Long: Changing provisions relating to joint operating agencies. Reported by Committee on Energy and Utilities
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Sutherland, Chair; Ludwig, Vice Chair; Amondson, Hochstatter, Owen, Roach and Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 1994
HB 2812 Prime Sponsor, Representative Bray: Revising provisions insuring energy conservation in design of public buildings. Reported by Committee on Energy and Utilities
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Sutherland, Chair; Ludwig, Vice Chair; Amondson, Hochstatter, Owen, Roach and Williams.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 1994
HB 2843 Prime Sponsor, Representative G. Cole: Creating pilot projects to reduce long-term disability within workers' compensation. Reported by Committee on Labor and Commerce
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Moore, Chair; Prentice, Vice Chair; Amondson, Deccio, Fraser, McAuliffe, Newhouse, Pelz, Prince, Sellar, Sutherland and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 1994
HCR 4429 Prime Sponsor, Representative King: Establishing a joint select committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Loveland, Oke, Owen and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
February 21, 1994
GA 9418 LISA PELLY, appointed January 4, 1994, for a term ending December 31, 1998, as a member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Reported by Committee on Natural Resources
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Hargrove, Vice Chair; Erwin, Franklin, Oke, Sellar and Snyder.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
February 21, 1994
GA 9419 SALLY J. van NIEL, appointed January 4, 1994, for a term ending December 31, 1994, as a member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Reported by Committee on Natural Resources
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Hargrove, Vice Chair; Erwin, Franklin, Haugen, Oke, Sellar, Snyder and Spanel.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
February 21, 1994
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed:
ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2319,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2906, and the same are herewith transmitted.
MARILYN SHOWALTER, Chief Clerk
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS
E2SHB 2319 by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Appelwick, Leonard, Johanson, Valle, Wang, Wineberry, Scott, Karahalios, Caver, Kessler, Basich, Wolfe, J. Kohl, Veloria, Quall, Holm, Jones, Shin, King, Patterson, Eide, Dellwo, L. Johnson, Springer, Pruitt, Ogden, H. Myers and Anderson) (by request of Governor Lowry)
Enacting programs to reduce violence.
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services.
ESHB 2906 by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Appelwick, Ballasiotes, J. Kohl, Long, L. Johnson, Cooke, Thibaudeau, Lemmon, Morris, Caver, Jones and Dunshee)
Enacting programs to prevent violence.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Nelson, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 1994-8672
By Senator Nelson
WHEREAS, Police Chief Dan Prinz has effectively, competently, and faithfully served the people of the city of Edmonds for the past twenty-five years since his appointment as a patrol officer by then Police Chief Rube Grimstad in 1968; and
WHEREAS, Chief Prinz rose rapidly through the ranks and was appointed Edmonds Police Chief in 1984; and
WHEREAS, Chief Prinz graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Academy in 1969 and the FBI National Academy in 1977, and received the Executive Certificate from the Washington State Criminal Justice Commission in 1989; and
WHEREAS, Chief Prinz has instituted many innovative programs in the city of Edmonds, including: The DARE program, a Joint Police Agency SWAT Team in 1985, and a multijurisdictional narcotics team; and
WHEREAS, Chief Prinz has served as chair of the organized crime committee of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs; and
WHEREAS, Chief Prinz has been active in the community, serving as past president of the Edmonds Rotary Club and on the board of directors of Teen Hope; and
WHEREAS, Chief Prinz will retire at the end of February to devote more time to his family: Wife Patti, daughter Jennifer, and sons Jeff and Jon; and
WHEREAS, Chief Prinz's retirement will afford him more time for the family vacation cabin and for his hobbies of golf, fishing, and woodworking;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the state of Washington congratulate and honor Edmonds Police Chief Dan Prinz for the dedicated service that characterizes his life's work in both his public and private activities, and for the outstanding example of excellence he has set for others; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Senate wish that Chief Prinz's future endeavors will bring him the same amount of satisfaction and success; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Police Chief Dan Prinz of the Edmonds Police Department, and the Mayor of the city of Edmonds.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Fraser, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 1994-8681
By Senators Fraser, Bauer and Prince
WHEREAS, Washington is the only state named for a President; and
WHEREAS, The people of the state of Washington take pride in being named for the Father of their Country; and
WHEREAS, Relatively few citizens and school children are able to visit the home of George and Martha Washington at Mount Vernon, Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Washington State is represented on the Board of Regents caring for and interpreting Mount Vernon, the nation's oldest historic preservation project; and
WHEREAS, Individual states often make special cultural and educational gifts to Mount Vernon; and
WHEREAS, Individuals, artists, and artisans in the state of Washington have organized to create a scale replica of Mount Vernon in Miniature; and
WHEREAS, The scale model of George and Martha Washington's home will be exhibited in the state of Washington along with the story of the naming of Washington State for the benefit of citizens and school children; and
WHEREAS, Mount Vernon in Miniature, with the story of Washington statehood, will eventually be presented as a gift from the people of the state of Washington to Mount Vernon, Virginia, to be in continuous use in educational programming for all visitors to Mount Vernon for generations to come; and
WHEREAS, The official process for Washington to become a state began on Washington's Birthday, February 22, 1889;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the state of Washington salute our heroic namesake on this, his birthday, and commend and encourage the work of the people of Washington involved in the creation of Mount Vernon in Miniature as a lasting legacy for the heritage of our nation and our state.
MOTION
At 12:10 p.m., on motion of Senator Spanel, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Wednesday, February 23, 1994.
JOEL PRITCHARD, President of the Senate
MARTY BROWN, Secretary of the Senate