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EIGHTEENTH DAY
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NOON SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, January 30, 1997
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Owen. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President that all Senators were present except Senator Bauer. On motion of Senator Franklin, Senator Bauer was excused.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, consisting of Pages Nicole Ewing and Tracey Denoyelles, presented the Colors. Reverend Tammy Leiter, pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Olympia, offered the prayer.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Johnson, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Schow: "A point of personal privilege, Mr. President. As all of you know, for about the last nine months, my wife has been fighting the battle of cancer. I just want, on her behalf, to say thank you to all of you for your tremendous support--your cards, your letters, phone calls and most of all, your prayers. Yesterday, we received some more bad news. The cancer has spread to her lungs, so we have a new battle to fight. But, I want you to know how much it has meant to her and to me to know that we have friends like you who have us in your prayers and your thoughts. I just want to say 'thank you' to all of you. We are going to whip this thing. We had a long talk last night and we are going to whip it--we are going to keep fighting. We'll know in a few days what the procedures are, but I just want you to know how much she appreciates each and every one of you. Thank you."
MOTION
At 12:09 p.m., on motion of Senator Johnson, the Senate was declared to be at ease.
The Senate was called to order at 1:58 p.m. by President Owen.
MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
January 27, 1997
TO THE HONORABLE, THE MEMBERS
OF THE WASHINGTON STATE SENATE
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am pleased to resubmit for Senate confirmation the attached list of boards and commission appointments.
Thank you for your cooperation with this request.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
GOVERNOR LOCKE GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
January 28, 1997
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.
Kay Adamson, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending July 1, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for the State School for the Deaf.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Kenneth Alhadeff, reappointed January 28, 1997 for a term ending September 30, 2002, as a member of the Board of Regents for Washington State University.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Connie L. Ambrose-Hosman, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending April 3, 2000, as a member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Dr. Loren Anderson, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending March 26, 2000, as a member of the Higher Education Facilities Authority.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Sue Batali, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending July 1, 1999, as a member of the Board of Trustees for the State School for the Deaf.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Denisse F. Barry, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending December 5, 1998, as a member of the Eastern Washington State Hospital Advisory Board.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Human Services and Corrections.
January 28, 1997
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.
Darrell Beers, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Columbia Basin Community College District No. 19.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Tom Borgaila, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending July 1, 1998, as a member of the Board of Trustees for the State School for the Deaf.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Education.
January 28, 1997
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 Bowen, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending June 17, 2000, as a member of the Human Rights Commission.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
January 28, 1997
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.
George Bradley, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending January 19, 1999, as a member of the Board of Pharmacy.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
January 28, 1997
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.
Nancylynn Bridges, reappointed January 18, 1997, for a term ending July 1, 2000, as a member of the Board of Trustees for the State School for the Deaf.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Scott Brundage, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Wenatchee Valley Community College District No. 15.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Paul D. Burton, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 1999, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Shoreline Community College District No. 7.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Elizabeth M. Calvin, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending August 2, 1997, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
January 28, 1997
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.
Phyllis J. Campbell, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2002, as a member of the Board of Regents for Washington State University.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Dr. Kenneth Casavant, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending January 15, 1998, as a member of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Energy and Utilities.
January 28, 1997
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.
Gregory Costello, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending January 1, 1999, as a member of the Forest Practices Appeals Board.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Parks.
January 28, 1997
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.
Reverend Bernard J. Coughlin, S.J., reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2000, as a member of the Spokane Joint Center for Higher Education.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Bernadene Dochnahl, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending January 4, 2003, as a member of the Personnel Resources Board.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
January 28, 1997
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.
Ricky Dockter, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending July 1, 1999, as a member of the Board of Trustees for the State School for the Deaf.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Nancy J. Donigan, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending December 5, 1999, as a member of the Western Washington State Hospital Advisory Board.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Human Services and Corrections.
January 28, 1997
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.
Carol Dotlich, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending December 5, 1999, as a member of the Western Washington State Hospital Advisory Board.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Human Services and Corrections.
January 28, 1997
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.
John M. Emerson, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Highline Community College District No. 9.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Mickey Fearn, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending December 31, 2002, as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Parks.
January 28, 1997
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.
Joseph Fram, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending July 1, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for the State School for the Blind.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Bill Frank, Jr., reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for The Evergreen State College.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Ricardo R. Garcia, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Yakima Valley Community College District No. 16.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Kathleen Gutierrez, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Everett Community College District No. 5.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Elling B. Halvorson, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Lake Washington Technical College District No. 26.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Russell D. Hauge, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending August 2, 1999, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
January 28, 1997
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.
Gary Healea, reappointed January 28, 1997, and ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Lower Columbia Community College District No. 13.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Sheryl S. Hershey, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Bellingham Technical College District No. 25.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Patty Hill-Voth, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending December 5, 1998, as a member of the Eastern Washington State Hospital Advisory Board.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Human Services and Corrections.
January 28, 1997
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.
Betty Hogan, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Pierce Community College District No. 11.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
J. C. Jackson, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 1998, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Bellevue Community College District No. 8.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Donald Jacobson, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Renton Technical College District No. 27.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Chris Jensen, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending August 2, 1999, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
January 28, 1997
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.
Ronald W. Johnson, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Peninsula Community College District No. 1.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Veltry Johnson, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for South Puget Sound Community College District No. 24.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Captain Ioannis (John) A. Karakoulakis, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending December 26, 1999, as a member of the Board of Pilotage Commissioners.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
January 28, 1997
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 King, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2000, as a member of the Board of Regents for Washington State University.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Tom Kneeshaw, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Spokane and Spokane Falls Community College District No. 17.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Captain Robert N. Kromann, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending December 26, 2000, as a member of the Board of Pilotage Commissioners.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
January 28, 1997
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.
David Lamb, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2002, as a member of the Board of Trustees for The Evergreen State College.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Linda Lanham, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending January 4, 1999, as a member of the Personnel Board.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
January 28, 1997
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.
John E. Lantz, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Tacoma Community College District No. 22.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Dr. Hubert Locke, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending August 2, 1999, as Chair of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
January 28, 1997
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.
Gabriel C. Love, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending July 1, 2000, as a member of the Board of Trustees for the State School for the Deaf.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Pam Lucas, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending December 5, 1998, as a member of the Eastern Washington State Hospital Advisory Board.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Human Services and Corrections.
January 28, 1997
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.
Robert J. Margulis, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Bellevue Community College District No. 8.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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 28, 1997, for a term ending December 31, 1999, as Chair of the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Parks.
January 28, 1997
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.
Guy McMinds, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Grays Harbor Community College District No. 2.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Robert D. McVicars, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending June 30, 1999, as a member of the Housing Finance Commission.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions, Insurance and Housing.
January 28, 1997
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.
Judith M. Merchant, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending July 26, 1997, as a member of the Personnel Appeals Board.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
January 28, 1997
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.
Greg Nickels, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending August 2, 1999, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
January 28, 1997
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.
Jeffrey W. Nitta, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending June 30, 1999, as a member of the Housing Finance Commission.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions, Insurance and Housing.
January 28, 1997
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.
Eileen O'Neill Odum, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending April 3, 2000, as a member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Robert L. Parlette, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending December 31, 1998, as a member of the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Parks.
January 28, 1997
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.
Jeanne A. Pelkey, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending July 1, 2000, as a member of the Board of Trustees for the State School for the Blind.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Julia L. Petersen, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending July 1, 2000, as a member of the Board of Trustees for the State School for the Deaf.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Kathleen M. Philbrick, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Skagit Valley Community College District No. 4.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Joseph J. Pinzone, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending June 30, 1999, as a member of the Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Phyllis Pulfer, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending June 17, 2001, as a member of the Human Rights Commission.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
January 28, 1997
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.
Naomi K. Pursel, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Olympic Community College District No. 3.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Felix Ramon, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Big Bend Community College District No. 18.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Mary Helen Roberts, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 1998, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Edmonds Community College District No. 23.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
William Robinson, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2000, as a member of the Spokane Joint Center for Higher Education.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Bob Royer, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending June 13, 2000, as a member of the Washington Public Power Supply System Board of Directors.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Energy and Utilities.
January 28, 1997
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.
Frank Russell, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Bates Technical College District No. 28.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Roger F. Sanford, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending July 26, 1999, as a member of the Personnel Appeals Board.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
January 28, 1997
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.
Marilyn Glenn Sayan, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 8, 2000, as Chair of the Public Employment Relations Commission.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
January 28, 1997
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.
Carin S. Schienberg, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending July 1, 1997, as a member of the Board of Trustees for the State School for the Deaf.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Gay V. Selby, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending June 30, 2000, as a member of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Phyllis S. Self, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Whatcom Community College District No. 21.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
David Shaw, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending June 30, 2000, as a member of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
James E. Sherrill, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Centralia Community College District No. 12.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Alison Wo Sing, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Edmonds Community College District No. 23.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Lois Smith, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending August 2, 1999, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
January 28, 1997
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.
Dr. Mark E. Soelling, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending December 5, 1999, as a member of the Western Washington State Hospital Advisory Board.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Human Services and Corrections.
January 28, 1997
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.
Chang Mook Sohn, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending June 30, 2000, as a member of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Dennis F. Stefani, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Cascadia Community College District No. 30.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Dr. Alexander Swantz, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Walla Walla Community College District No. 20.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Mary Swenson, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2002, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Western Washington University.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Linda G. Tompkins, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending June 30, 2002, as a member of the Transportation Commission.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Transportation
January 28, 1997
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.
J. F. Truebenbach, reappointed for a term January 28, 1997, for a term ending September 30, 2001, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Clover Park Technical College District No. 29.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
January 28, 1997
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.
Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending August 2, 1999, as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
January 28, 1997
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.
Christine Wakefield, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending December 31, 1999, as a member of the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Parks.
January 28, 1997
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.
Captain Benjamin L. Watson, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending December 26, 1999, as a member of the Board of Pilotage Commissioners.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
January 28, 1997
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.
Jenny Wieland, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending August 2, 1999, as member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
January 28, 1997
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.
David Williams, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending June 15, 2001, as a member of the Marine Employees' Commission.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
January 28, 1997
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.
Arthur E. Yeoman, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending January 21, 2001, as a member of the Board of Pharmacy.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
January 28, 1997
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.
Fran Lewis, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending December 5, 1999, as a member of the Western Washington State Hospital Advisory Board.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Human Services and Corrections.
January 28, 1997
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.
Bruce W. Hilyer, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending December 31, 2002, as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Parks.
January 28, 1997
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 C. Kelley, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending June 30, 2002, as a member of the Pollution Control/Shorelines Hearings Board.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Environment.
January 28, 1997
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.
Mike B. Kreidler, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending January 15, 1999, as a member of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Energy and Utilities.
January 28, 1997
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.
Joan K. Thomas, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending December 31, 2002, as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Parks.
January 28, 1997
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.
Jolene Unsoeld, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending at the pleasure of the Governor, as a member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Sincerely,
GARY LOCKE, Governor
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Parks.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Johnson, the Gubernatorial Appointments were referred to the committees as listed.
On motion of Senator Johnson, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9062, Patrick McMullen, as a member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission, which was held on the desk January 27, 1997, was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Parks.
There being no objection, the President reverted the Senate to the first order of business.
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE
January 29, 1997
SB 5049 Prime Sponsor, Senator Wood: Providing vehicle owners' names and addresses to commercial parking companies. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5049 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prince, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Heavey, Horn, Jacobsen, Oke, Prentice, Rasmussen and Sellar.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Morton and Patterson.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
January 30, 1997
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Speaker has signed SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8401, and the same is herewith transmitted.
TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 5530 by Senators Morton and Rasmussen
AN ACT Relating to defining agriculture; amending RCW 49.17.020; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Environment.
SB 5531 by Senators West, Wood, Finkbeiner, Bauer, Jacobsen, Hale, Patterson, Oke and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to a business and occupation or public utility tax credit for persons making contributions to public institutions of higher education in this state; adding a new chapter to Title 82 RCW; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
SB 5532 by Senators McCaslin, Haugen and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to mediation in land-use decisions involving conditional or special use permits; adding a new section to chapter 35.63 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35A.63 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.70 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35.22 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 36.32 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5533 by Senators Haugen and Jacobsen
AN ACT Relating to revising certain competitive bid dollar amounts to account for inflation; and amending RCW 35.22.620 and 35.23.352.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5534 by Senators Wood, Kohl, Patterson, Spanel, Bauer, Prince, Hale, Winsley and Haugen
AN ACT Relating to faculty salary increments for community and technical colleges; adding a new section to chapter 28B.50 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
SB 5535 by Senators Thibaudeau and Prentice
AN ACT Relating to the provision of services by dental hygienists; amending RCW 18.29.021, 18.29.045, 18.29.060, 18.29.071, 18.29.100, 18.29.110, 18.29.120, 18.29.130, 18.29.140, 18.29.150, 18.29.160, 18.29.180, 18.29.190, and 18.29.210; adding new sections to chapter 18.29 RCW; repealing RCW 18.29.050 and 18.29.056; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
SB 5536 by Senators Stevens, Zarelli, Morton, Benton and Hochstatter
AN ACT Relating to education program funding; and adding a new section to chapter 28A.300 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Education.
SB 5537 by Senators Stevens, Rasmussen, Zarelli, Brown, Morton and Oke
AN ACT Relating to an ex-offender transitional work program; adding a new section to chapter 50.62 RCW; creating a new section; and making appropriations.
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor.
SB 5538 by Senators Long, Hargrove, Zarelli, Oke and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to child victims and witnesses; amending RCW 7.69A.030; adding a new section to chapter 7.69A RCW; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
SB 5539 by Senators Oke and Horn (by request of Washington State Patrol)
AN ACT Relating to accident reports; and amending RCW 46.52.030.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 5540 by Senators Rasmussen, Thibaudeau and Winsley (by request of Washington State Patrol)
AN ACT Relating to the delegation of authority by the chief of the Washington state patrol; and amending RCW 43.43.020, 43.43.040, 43.43.060, 43.43.070, 43.43.080, 43.43.090, 43.43.100, 43.43.370, 43.43.550, 43.43.650, and 43.43.710.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 5541 by Senators Wood, Goings and Winsley (by request of Washington State Patrol)
AN ACT Relating to restricting the distance a vehicle may travel in a two-way left turn lane; and reenacting and amending RCW 46.61.290.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 5542 by Senators Long, Hargrove, Schow and Kohl (by request of Department of Corrections)
AN ACT Relating to the alien offender camp; and repealing RCW 72.09.560.
Referred to Committee on Human Services and Corrections.
SB 5543 by Senators Snyder, West, Bauer, Zarelli, Oke and Fraser (by request of Department of Revenue)
AN ACT Relating to sales and use tax deferrals for rentals of machinery and equipment used in the installation and construction of investment projects in distressed areas; and amending RCW 82.60.020.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SB 5544 by Senators Strannigan, West, Heavey, Anderson, Haugen, Johnson, Rasmussen, Wood, Sellar, Prince, McDonald, Hale, Oke and Schow
AN ACT Relating to use of motor vehicle excise taxes for transportation purposes; amending RCW 82.44.150; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SB 5545 by Senators McCaslin, Benton, Morton, Zarelli, Horn, Bauer, Stevens, Hale, Anderson, Oke and Schow
AN ACT Relating to procedures for fees for governmental services; adding a new section to chapter 34.05 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 19.85 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 5546 by Senators Jacobsen, Prentice, Prince, Fraser and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to the Hispanic American endowed scholarship program; and adding a new chapter to Title 28B RCW.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
SB 5547 by Senators Jacobsen and Horn
AN ACT Relating to computing the time within which an act is to be done; and amending RCW 1.12.040.
Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.
MOTION
At 2:00 p.m., on motion of Senator Johnson, the Senate was declared to be at ease.
The Senate was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by President Owen.
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Fairley: "Thank you, Mr. President. I rise to a point of personal privilege. While the Senate was at ease for caucus, the chair of Law and Justice, Senator Pam Roach, went over to the committee meeting and there falsely stated that the ranking minority member, Senator Darlene Fairley, a Democrat, was not willing to come over and listen to what they had to say. Now, I am hurt; I feel that Senator Roach has impugned my reputation as a Senator and has impugned my willingness to do the job. I would ask, and I hope, that Senator Roach finds a way to make this extremely unfair accusation right. Thank you."
REMARKS BY SENATOR ROACH
Senator Roach: "If I may rise to respond. I think that we can get a transcript of what was said. Senator Fairley was not there to hear what I said. All right, fine, we can get a transcript. What I said was the truth. I felt that I should tell the people that flew over from Spokane, the people who drove from Camas and the people in a carpool who drove down from Everett--to let them know that we were certainly willing to have the hearing, because the Democrats didn't want to--these folks over here. I am sorry that is what happened. You rose up and said, 'No, we don't want to do it; we want to caucus.' So, I said fine to that and walked over to let them know that we were not, in fact, going to be holding a hearing. Now, I am sorry if someone thinks that it is wrong for me to go over and tell those citizens of the state of Washington that we were having the Democrats in caucus and Republicans were, therefore, prohibited from having a hearing--because, in fact, that is what happened.
"I enjoy Senator Fairley's company. She sits next to me in the Law and Justice Committee and I have regarded the friendship that we have developed to this point as being a very warm one. I like her as an individual and I respect her as an individual and I apologize if I have hurt her feelings, but what I did do was try and explain to the public what the political circumstance of that occasion today was. Senator Goings was in the room. He came over and explained to the people. a little further, that the Democrats were in caucus on a very important issue of property taxes and we were, as two caucuses, debating which way would be the best. I think that was a fair presentation to the public. I think they deserve that. We just canceled, apparently, hearings all afternoon for people across this state. If there is anyone here that wants to tell me that they don't think that those people should have an explanation--besides just a staff member walking in and saying, 'The committee has been dismissed for the afternoon.' Give me a break folks. We are here as their servants."
POINT OF ORDER
Senator Heavey: "A point of order. Mr. President, isn't it the rule that no hearing can take place while the Senate is in session and isn't it the reason that we are in session is because of the majority party's request? I would just like a simple answer yes or no to the question, Mr. President."
REPLY BY THE PRESIDENT
President Owen: "I believe that the rule is that no committee hearings can take place while the Senate is in session."
MOTION
On motion of Senator Johnson, the Senate advanced to the sixth order of business.
SECOND READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5212, by Senators Swecker, Hale, Zarelli, Johnson, McDonald, McCaslin, Deccio, West, Schow, Horn, Strannigan, Hochstatter, Benton, Sellar, Anderson and Oke
Limiting property taxes.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Johnson, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5212 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5212 and the substitute bill was placed on second reading and read the second time.
Senator Spanel moved that the following amendments by Senators Spanel, Haugen, Goings, Brown, Loveland, Wojahn, Sheldon, McAuliffe, Fairley, Thibaudeau, Franklin, Patterson, Kline, Snyder, Kohl, Rasmussen, Hargrove, Prentice and Fraser be considered simultaneously and be adopted:
On page 27, line 10, after "payable;" strike all material down through "(2)" on line 11 and insert the following: "(2) "Limit factor" means: (a) For the state, the lesser of one hundred six percent or one hundred percent plus inflation; (b) For all other districts, one hundred six percent; and (3)" On page 27, line 18, after "shall not exceed" strike all material down through "lower, of" on line 19 and insert "((one hundred six percent of)) the limit factor multiplied by" On page 27, line 33, after "shall not exceed" strike all material down through "lower, of" on line 34 and insert "((one hundred six percent of)) the limit factor multiplied by" Debate ensued.
Senator Sheldon demanded a roll call and the demand was sustained.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the adoption of the amendments by Senators Spanel, Haugen, Goings, Brown, Loveland, Wojahn, Sheldon, McAuliffe, Fairley, Thibaudeau, Franklin, Patterson, Kline, Snyder, Kohl, Rasmussen, Hargrove, Prentice and Fraser on page 27, lines 10, 18, and 33, to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5212.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll and the amendments were not adopted by the following vote: Yeas, 21; Nays, 25; Absent, 1; Excused, 1.
Voting yea: Senators Brown, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Jacobsen, Kline, Kohl, Loveland, McAuliffe, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Thibaudeau and Wojahn - 21. Voting nay: Senators Anderson, Benton, Deccio, Finkbeiner, Hale, Hochstatter, Horn, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Prince, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sellar, Stevens, Strannigan, Swecker, West, Winsley, Wood and Zarelli - 25. Absent: Senator McCaslin - 1. Excused: Senator Bauer - 1.MOTION
Senator Wood moved that the following amendments by Senators Wood, Winsley, Deccio, Long and Prince be considered simultaneously and be adopted:
On page 27, line 10, after "payable;" strike all material down through "(2)" on line 11 and insert the following: "(2) "Limit factor" means: (a) For taxing districts with a population of less than ten thousand in the calendar year prior to the assessment year, one hundred six percent; (b) For taxing districts for which a one hundred six percent limit is authorized under section 204 of this act, one hundred six percent; (c) For all other districts, the lesser of one hundred six percent or one hundred percent plus inflation; and (3)" On page 27, line 18, after "shall not exceed" strike all material down through "lower, of" on line 19 and insert "((one hundred six percent of)) the limit factor multiplied by" On page 27, line 33, after "shall not exceed" strike all material down through "lower, of" on line 34 and insert "((one hundred six percent of)) the limit factor multiplied by" On page 28, after line 5, insert the following:"NEW SECTION. Sec. 204. A new section is added to chapter 84.55 RCW to read as follows:Upon a finding of substantial need, the legislative authority of a taxing district, by majority vote plus one additional vote, may provide for the use of a limit factor under this chapter of one hundred six percent instead of the lesser of one hundred six percent or one hundred percent plus inflation. The new limit factor shall be effective for taxes collected in the following year only." Renumber the remaining sections and correct any internal references accordingly. Debate ensued.
Senator Johnson demanded a roll call and the demand was sustained.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Franklin, Senator Hargrove was excused.
On motion of Senator Hale, Senator McCaslin was excused.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the adoption of the amendments by Senators Wood, Winsley, Deccio, Long and Prince on page 27, lines 10, 18, and 33, and page 28, after line 5, to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5212.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll and the amendments were adopted by the following vote: Yeas, 26; Nays, 19; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Benton, Deccio, Finkbeiner, Hale, Haugen, Hochstatter, Horn, Johnson, Long, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Prince, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sellar, Stevens, Strannigan, Swecker, West, Winsley, Wood and Zarelli - 26. Voting nay: Senators Brown, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Heavey, Jacobsen, Kline, Kohl, Loveland, McAuliffe, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen, Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Thibaudeau and Wojahn - 19. Excused: Senators Bauer, Hargrove and McCaslin - 3.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Winsley, the following amendments by Senators Winsley, Long and Wood were considered simultaneously and were adopted:
On page 27, line 22, after "multiplying" strike all material down through "property," on line 26 and insert "the increase in assessed value in that district resulting from new construction, improvements to property, and any increase in the assessed value of state-assessed property" On page 28, line 2, after "multiplying" strike "fifty percent of"
MOTION
Senator Heavey moved that the following amendment by Senators Heavey, Goings and West be adopted:
On page 33, after line 7, insert the following: "Sec. 208. RCW 84.55.120 and 1995 c 251 s 1 are each amended to read as follows: A taxing district, other than the state, that collects regular levies shall hold a public hearing on revenue sources for the district's following year's current expense budget. The hearing must include consideration of possible increases in property tax revenues and shall be held prior to the time the taxing district levies the taxes or makes the request to have the taxes levied. The county legislative authority, or the taxing district's governing body if the district is a city, town, or other type of district, shall hold the hearing. For purposes of this section, "current expense budget" means that budget which is primarily funded by taxes and charges and reflects the provision of ongoing services. It does not mean the capital, enterprise, or special assessment budgets of cities, towns, counties, or special purpose districts. If the taxing district is otherwise required to hold a public hearing on its proposed regular tax levy, a single public hearing may be held on this matter. No increase in property tax revenue, other than that resulting from the addition of new construction and improvements to property and any increase in the value of state-assessed property, may be authorized by a taxing district except by adoption of a separate ordinance or resolution, pursuant to notice, specifically authorizing the increase in terms of both dollars and percentage. The ordinance or resolution may cover a period of up to two years, but the ordinance shall specifically state for each year the dollar increase and percentage change in the levy from the previous year." Debate ensued.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of the amendment by Senators Heavey, Goings and West on page 33, after line 7, to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5212.
The motion by Senator Heavey carried and the amendment was adopted.
MOTION
On motion of Senator West, the following title amendments were considered simultaneously and were adopted:
On page 1, on line 8 of the title, strike "and 84.08.115" and insert "84.08.115, and 84.55.120" On page 1, line 9 of the title, after "84.40 RCW;" insert "adding a new section to chapter 84.55 RCW;"
MOTION
On motion of Senator Johnson, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5212, as amended, was referred to the Committee on Rules for third reading.
MOTION
At 4:11 p.m., on motion of Senator Johnson, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 31, 1997.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
MIKE O'CONNELL, Secretary of the Senate