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EIGHTY-FIFTH DAY
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MORNING SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Monday, April 3, 1995
The Senate was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by President Pritchard. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President that all Senators were present except Senators Ann Anderson, Cal Anderson and Moyer.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, consisting of Pages Ryan Baldwin and Angie Downing, presented the Colors. Reverend Sandra Lee, pastor of the Olympia Unitarian Universalist Church, 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.
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
February 28, 1995
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.
Joseph W. Duffy, appointed February 28, 1995, for a term ending September 8, 1999, as a member of the Public Employment Relations Commission.
Sincerely,
MIKE LOWRY, Governor
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Trade
MOTION
At 9:07 a.m., on motion of Senator Spanel, the Senate was declared to be at ease.
The Senate was called to order at 6:11 p.m. by President Pritchard.
There being no objection, the President reverted the Senate to the first order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
April 3, 1995
SHB 1057 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology: Lowering the tax rate on canola. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 1067 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Finance: Reforming the property taxation of short-rotation hardwoods. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, Pelz, Roach, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 1082 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Calculating excess compensation for retirement purposes. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 1083 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Modifying the cost-of-living allowance for retirement purposes. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 1129 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Finance: Modifying tax exemptions for nonprofit organizations. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Roach, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
EHB 1131 Prime Sponsor, Representative Silver: Changing provisions relating to economic assumptions for actuarial studies and retirement contribution rates. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 1133 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Law and Justice: Revising provisions relating to firearm dealers' licenses. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Law and Justice. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Strannigan, Sutherland and West.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 1152 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Law and Justice: Changing fees regarding concealed pistol licenses. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Law and Justice. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Strannigan, Sutherland and West.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
HB 1163 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kremen: Providing a tax exemption for property used by nonprofit organizations for camping and recreational purposes. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
HB 1189 Prime Sponsor, Representative Robertson: Revising provisions relating to dissemination of criminal history information by the Washington state patrol. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland,
West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
ESHB 1206 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Restructuring the retirement systems. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Drew, Finkbeiner, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Roach, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West and Winsley.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass as amended. Signed by Senator Fraser.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 1237 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Law and Justice: Specifying responsibility for payment of costs incurred on appeal by indigent persons. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 1248 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Trade, Technology and Economics: Providing tax deferrals for a new thoroughbred race track facility. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Trade. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Roach, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 1270 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Excusing small tree harvesters from the commercial driver's license requirements. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Fairley, Haugen, Kohl, Morton, Oke, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Sellar and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 1273 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Refunding motor vehicle fuel and special fuel taxes to Indian tribes. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Fairley, Kohl, Morton, Oke, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Sellar and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
HB 1295 Prime Sponsor, Representative Carlson: Providing retirement system benefits upon death of member or retiree. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Vice Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Roach, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
HB 1296 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sommers: Making retirement contributions and payments. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, Pelz, Roach, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
HB 1297 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sehlin: Calculating retiree benefits. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Roach, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
ESHB 1317 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Revising the selection process for transportation systems and facilities demonstration projects. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Fairley, Kohl, Morton, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow and Wood.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Haugen.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
EHB 1322 Prime Sponsor, Representative Van Luven: Affecting the property taxation of senior citizens and persons retired because of physical disabilities. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Bauer, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Roach, Snyder, Strannigan, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 1342 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Creating the parks renewal and stewardship account. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
HB 1343 Prime Sponsor, Representative Casada: Removing the requirement that a schedule of port rates and charges be filed with the utilities and transportation commission. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Fairley, Haugen, Kohl, Morton, Oke, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Sellar and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 1399 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Providing for a modified zero-based budget review. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Pelz, Roach, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 1429 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Labor: Lessening recreational vehicle regulation. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Refer to Rules without recommendation. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Roach, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 1430 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Exempting certain employers from additional retirement contributions. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Drew, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Long, Pelz, Roach, Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
ESHB 1431 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Paying for department of retirement system expenses. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, Pelz, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
HB 1436 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dyer: Supplementing emergency services resulting from the impact of tourism in small communities. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Pelz, Quigley, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan and West.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 1437 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Natural Resources: Revising lease rates for amateur radio electronic repeater sites. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
HB 1495 Prime Sponsor, Representative Basich: Expanding timber excise tax small harvester option. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 1497 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Government Operations: Facilitating electronic access to public records. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Roach, Strannigan, Sutherland and West.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 1549 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Corrections: Creating a sentencing alternative for drug offenders. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
HB 1567 Prime Sponsor, Representative R. Fisher: Affecting the transportation authority of first class cities. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Fairley, Haugen, Kohl, Morton, Oke, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Sellar and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
ESHB 1611 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Finance: Providing a tax exemption for new construction of alternative housing for youth in need. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, Pelz, Roach, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 1645 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Enhancing transportation planning. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Fairley, Kohl, Morton, Oke, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Sellar and Wood.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Heavey, Vice Chair; Haugen and Schow.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 1700 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Finance: Changing current use taxation provisions. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Roach, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
ESHB 1724 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Government Operations: Revising provisions relating to growth management. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
ESHB 1730 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Labor: Revising provisions regarding interest arbitration for law enforcement officers employed by cities, towns, or counties. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Bauer, Drew, Finkbeiner, Gaspard, Johnson, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Spanel, Sutherland and Winsley.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass as amended. Signed by Senator Hochstatter.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
ESHB 1787 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Revising provision for distribution of surplus balance investment earnings. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Fairley, Haugen, Kohl, Morton, Oke, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Sellar and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 1818 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Providing for criminal justice funding. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
ESHB 1820 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Regulating towing of vehicles. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Fairley, Haugen, Kohl, Morton, Oke, Prentice, Prince, Schow, Sellar and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
EHB 1835 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schoesler: Revising standards relating to manufactured homes. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Government Operations. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
ESHB 1860 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance: Regulating real estate appraisers. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Cantu, Finkbeiner, Gaspard, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Roach, Strannigan, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
HB 1866 Prime Sponsor, Representative Elliot: Revising certain aeronautics statutes. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Fairley, Haugen, Kohl, Morton, Oke, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Sellar and Wood.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Heavey, Vice Chair.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
ESHB 1922 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Regulating excursion vessels. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Fairley, Haugen, Kohl, Oke, Prince, Rasmussen and Wood.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
EHB 1934 Prime Sponsor, Representative Mielke: Establishing benefits for state patrol retirement system members who serve as legislators. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Sheldon, Snyder, West and Winsley.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass as amended. Signed by Senator Hochstatter.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 1964 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Simplifying accident report record-keeping. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Fairley, Haugen, Kohl, Morton, Oke, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen and Wood.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Heavey, Vice Chair.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
ESHB 1967 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Increasing penalties for repeat violations of vehicle licensing requirements. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Fairley, Haugen, Kohl, Morton, Oke, Prentice, Prince, Schow, Sellar and Wood.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 1968 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Adjusting requirements for regional transportation planning organizations. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Owen, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Morton, Oke, Prince, Rasmussen, Schow, Sellar and Wood.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Haugen, Kohl and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 1995 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care: Providing an exemption and an offset for insurance premium and prepayment obligations for the high risk pool. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, McDonald, Pelz, Roach, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West, Winsley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
EHB 2057 Prime Sponsor, Representative Appelwick: Changing judicial retirement eligibility. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 2060 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Redefining budget document. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, Sutherland, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
HB 2063 Prime Sponsor, Representative Honeyford: Accelerating the implementation of projects currently eligible for funding under the public works assistance program. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Roach, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Sutherland, West and Winsley.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Finkbeiner.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 3, 1995
SHB 2067 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Finance: Extending property tax exemptions for nonprofit arts, scientific, or historical organizations. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Rinehart, Chair; Loveland, Vice Chair; Bauer, Cantu, Drew, Finkbeiner, Fraser, Gaspard, Hargrove, Hochstatter, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Pelz, Quigley, Roach, Snyder, Spanel, Strannigan, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
At 6:12 p.m., on motion of Senator Snyder, the Senate adjourned until 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 1995.
JOEL PRITCHARD, President of the Senate
MARTY BROWN, Secretary of the Senate