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EIGHTY-FIRST DAY
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NOON SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, April 3, 1997
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Owen. No roll call was taken.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Johnson, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
April 1, 1997
SHB 1010 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation Policy and Budget: Establishing procedures for federal transportation pass-through moneys. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prince, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Heavey, Horn, Jacobsen, Morton, Oke and Rasmussen.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 31, 1997
HB 1023 Prime Sponsor, Representative Buck: Clarifying qualifications for commuter ride sharing. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prince, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Heavey, Horn, Jacobsen, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Rasmussen and Sellar.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
ESHB 1113 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology: Authorizing a change in the use of water made surplus by certain activities and modifying transfer provisions. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Environment
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Fraser, McAuliffe, Newhouse, Oke and Rasmussen.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1997
SHB 1114 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology: Revising regulations concerning reclaimed water. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Environment
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; McAuliffe, Newhouse, Oke and Rasmussen.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
March 31, 1997
SHB 1211 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation Policy and Budget: Making accident reports available to the traffic safety commission. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prince, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Heavey, Horn, Jacobsen, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Rasmussen and Sellar.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1997
SHB 1272 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology: Establishing water conservancy boards. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Environment
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Newhouse, Oke and Rasmussen.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
ESHB 1283 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Trade and Economic Development: Providing funding for business and economic development programs. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Labor
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Schow, Chair; Horn, Vice Chair; Franklin, Heavey and Newhouse.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 1, 1997
ESHB 1292 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Labor: Expanding claims management authority for industrial insurance rating programs. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Labor
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Schow, Chair; Horn, Vice Chair; Anderson and Newhouse.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Franklin, Fraser and Heavey.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
HB 1300 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sheahan: Making technical corrections affecting the department of financial institutions. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Insurance and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Winsley, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Finkbeiner, Hale, Heavey and Kline.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 31, 1997
HB 1316 Prime Sponsor, Representative Honeyford: Designating state route number 35. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prince, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Heavey, Horn, Jacobsen, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Rasmussen and Sellar.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
SHB 1323 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Government Reform and Land Use: Allowing electronic distribution of notices relating to rule making or policy or interpretive statements. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Hale, Vice Chair; Anderson, Haugen, Horn, Patterson and Swanson.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
HB 1349 Prime Sponsor, Representative McMorris: Extending existing employer workers' compensation group self-insurance. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Labor
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Schow, Chair; Horn, Vice Chair; Anderson and Newhouse.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Franklin, Fraser and Heavey.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
ESHB 1360 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Government Administration: Allowing state patrol officers to engage in private employment. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Hale, Vice Chair; Anderson, Haugen, Horn and Swanson.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
ESHB 1361 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Labor: Regulating electricians and electrical installations. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Labor
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Schow, Chair; Horn, Vice Chair; Anderson and Newhouse.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass as amended. Signed by Senators Franklin, Fraser and Heavey.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
SHB 1364 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Labor: Updating provisions about the seizure and forfeiture of gambling-related property. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Labor
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Schow, Chair; Horn, Vice Chair; Anderson, Franklin, Fraser, Heavey and Newhouse.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
SHB 1383 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections: Establishing restitution for rape of a child. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Johnson, Vice Chair; Fairley, Long, Stevens and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
2SHB 1392 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Enhancing crime victims' compensation. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Johnson, Vice Chair; Fairley, Long, Stevens and Zarelli.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 1, 1997
SHB 1393 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections: Regulating board of industrial insurance appeals. Reported by Committee on Law and Justice
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Johnson, Vice Chair; Fairley, Long, Stevens and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1997
EHB 1394 Prime Sponsor, Representative Blalock: Concerning the witnesses of an execution. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Long, Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Hargrove, Kohl, Schow and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1997
ESHB 1419 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Environment: Revising provisions for solid waste permits. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Environment
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Fraser, McAuliffe, Newhouse, Oke and Rasmussen.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 31, 1997
HB 1421 Prime Sponsor, Representative Mitchell: Using transportation centers. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prince, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Heavey, Horn, Jacobsen, Morton, Oke, Patterson and Rasmussen.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Sellar.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
2SHB 1432 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Modifying the adoption support reconsideration program. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Long, Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Franklin, Hargrove, Kohl, Schow and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1997
SHB 1464 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology: Updating and modifying certain noxious weed provisions. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Environment
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Fraser, McAuliffe, Newhouse, Oke and Rasmussen.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
EHB 1496 Prime Sponsor, Representative Benson: Clarifying the definition of "negligent treatment or maltreatment" of a child. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Long, Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Franklin, Hargrove, Kohl, Schow and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
SHB 1499 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Trade and Economic Development: Establishing a rural development council. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Labor
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Schow, Chair; Horn, Vice Chair; Anderson, Franklin, Fraser, Heavey and Newhouse.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
SHB 1513 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation Policy and Budget: Enhancing transportation demand management. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prince, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Heavey, Horn, Jacobsen, Morton, Oke and Rasmussen.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
E2SHB 1527 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Regulating pesticides. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Environment
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Newhouse, Oke and Rasmussen.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 1, 1997
ESHB 1560 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance: Modernizing, clarifying, and simplifying the Washington state credit union act. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Insurance and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Winsley, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Finkbeiner, Hale, Heavey and Kline.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
EHB 1584 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sherstad: Revising provisions for school district employee benefits. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Benton and Strannigan.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
SHB 1585 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance: Authorizing the state investment board to delegate certain powers and duties. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Insurance and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Winsley, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Finkbeiner, Hale, Heavey and Kline.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
SHB 1586 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance: Authorizing the state investment board to create public entities for the purposes of handling real estate and other investment assets. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Insurance and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Winsley, Chair; Finkbeiner, Hale and Kline.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Heavey.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 31, 1997
HB 1604 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cairnes: Clarifying advertising requirements for limousines. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prince, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Heavey, Horn, Jacobsen, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Rasmussen and Sellar.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
SHB 1607 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Labor: Providing for industrial insurance self-insurers to determine benefits for permanent disability. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Labor
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Schow, Chair; Horn, Vice Chair; Anderson and Newhouse.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Franklin, Fraser and Heavey.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 1997
SHB 1620 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care: Abrogating the corporate practice of medicine doctrine. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Fairley and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1997
SHB 1657 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology: Allowing the pass-through of disposal fees for certain solid waste collection companies. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Environment
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Newhouse, Oke and Rasmussen.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fraser and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
2SHB 1714 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Establishing basic health plan eligibility for certain persons eligible for medicare. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Benton, Franklin, Strannigan and Wojahn.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 2, 1997
SHB 1726 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology: Allowing outdoor burning of storm and flood-related debris. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Environment
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Newhouse, Oke and Rasmussen.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fraser and McAuliffe.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 2, 1997
SHB 1729 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology: Changing irrigation district administration provisions. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Environment
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Newhouse, Oke and Rasmussen.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 31, 1997
SHB 1786 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation Policy and Budget: Requiring the transportation improvement board to report to the legislative transportation committees. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prince, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Haugen, Heavey, Horn, Jacobsen, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Rasmussen and Sellar.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
SHB 1791 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology: Exempting activities conducted for an agricultural commodity commission or board from business and occupation tax. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Environment
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Newhouse, Oke and Rasmussen.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 1, 1997
ESHB 1792 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology: Expanding the use of environmental technology precertification. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Environment
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Fraser, McAuliffe, Newhouse, Oke and Rasmussen.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 31, 1997
HB 1802 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hankins: Requiring auto transport companies to report revenues to the UTC on a yearly basis. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prince, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Haugen, Heavey, Horn, Jacobsen, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Rasmussen and Sellar.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
EHB 1832 Prime Sponsor, Representative Clements: Transferring funds for plant pest control activities. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Environment
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Fraser, McAuliffe, Newhouse, Oke and Rasmussen.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
ESHB 1840 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance: Regulating the Washington basic health plan. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Benton, Fairley, Franklin, Strannigan and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
2SHB 1862 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Requiring a community-based response system for certain families referred to child protective services. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Long, Chair; Franklin, Hargrove, Kohl, Schow and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
SHB 1865 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Education: Allowing school districts to contract with other public and private entities. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Labor
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Schow, Chair; Horn, Vice Chair; Anderson, Franklin, Heavey and Newhouse.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
HB 1991 Prime Sponsor, Representative Honeyford: Modifying civil penalties for accident prevention program violations. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Labor
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Schow, Chair; Horn, Vice Chair; Anderson and Newhouse.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Franklin, Fraser and Heavey.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
ESHB 2018 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care: Enacting health insurance reform. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Benton and Strannigan.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass as amended and do not refer to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Fairley and Wojahn.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 1, 1997
HB 2040 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hankins: Authorizing the continuation of a special insuring agreement for workers' compensation for the United States department of energy. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Labor
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Schow, Chair; Horn, Vice Chair; Anderson, Franklin, Fraser, Heavey and Newhouse.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
SHB 2051 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Agriculture and Ecology: Exempting environmental remedial services, labor, and businesses from taxation. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Environment
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Swecker, Vice Chair; Fraser, McAuliffe, Newhouse, Oke and Rasmussen.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
April 1, 1997
HB 2074 Prime Sponsor, Representative Alexander: Making changes to the internal operations of counties. Reported by Committee on Government Operations
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Hale, Vice Chair; Anderson, Haugen, Horn and Patterson.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
HB 2084 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cole: Regulating vocational rehabilitation benefits. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Labor
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Schow, Chair; Horn, Vice Chair; Franklin, Fraser, Heavey and Newhouse.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
HB 2098 Prime Sponsor, Representative L. Thomas: Making longshore and harbor workers' compensation insurance available. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions, Insurance and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Winsley, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Finkbeiner, Hale and Kline.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
HB 2141 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cairnes: Providing changes to terminal audit violation penalties. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prince, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Heavey, Horn, Jacobsen, Morton, Oke and Rasmussen.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Benton, Vice Chair.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 31, 1997
HB 2163 Prime Sponsor, Representative Sheldon: Clarifying the requirements for a veterans or military personnel remembrance emblem. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prince, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Haugen, Heavey, Horn, Jacobsen, Morton, Oke, Patterson, Rasmussen and Sellar.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
ESHB 2170 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Trade and Economic Development: Expediting projects of state-wide significance. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Labor
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Schow, Chair; Horn, Vice Chair; Anderson, Franklin, Fraser, Heavey and Newhouse.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
SHB 2226 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care: Establishing residency requirements for subsidized enrollees in the basic health plan. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Deccio, Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Benton, Strannigan and Wojahn.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
SHB 2227 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Labor: Establishing requirements for health services providers under industrial insurance. Reported by Committee on Commerce and Labor
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Schow, Chair; Horn, Vice Chair; Anderson, Franklin, Fraser, Heavey and Newhouse.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
April 1, 1997
HJM 4005 Prime Sponsor, Representative Mulliken: Returning land within the Hanford control zone to agricultural and wildlife uses. Reported by Committee on Energy and Utilities
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Finkbeiner, Chair; Hochstatter, Vice Chair; Rossi and Strannigan.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Brown, Jacobsen and Swanson.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Johnson, Substitute House Bill No. 1272 and Engrossed House Bill No. 1584 were passed to the Committee on Rules for second reading.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
April 1, 1997
GA 9115 JOHN L. BLEY, reappointed January 15, 1997, for a term ending at the pleasure of the Governor, as Director of the Department of Financial Institutions.
Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said reappointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Winsley, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Finkbeiner, Hale, Heavey and Kline.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
April 1, 1997
GA 9171 CAPTAIN ROBERT N. KROMANN, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending December 26, 2000, as a member of the Board of Pilotage Commissioners.
Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said reappointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Prince, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Heavey, Horn, Jacobsen, Morton, Oke and Rasmussen.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
April 1, 1997
GA 9181 ROBERT D. McVICARS, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending June 30, 1999, as a member of the Housing Finance Commission.
Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said reappointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Winsley, Chair; Finkbeiner, Hale, Heavey and Kline.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
April 1, 1997
GA 9184 JEFFREY W. NITTA, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending June 30, 1999, as a member of the Housing Finance Commission.
Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said reappointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Winsley, Chair; Finkbeiner, Hale, Heavey and Kline.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
April 1, 1997
GA 9216 CAPTAIN BENJAMIN L. WATSON, reappointed January 28, 1997, for a term ending December 26, 1999, as a member of the Board of Pilotage Commissioners.
Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said reappointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Prince, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Heavey, Horn, Jacobsen, Morton, Oke and Rasmussen.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
April 1, 1997
GA 9232 DR. THOMAS F. SANQUIST, reappointed February 7, 1997, for a term ending December 26, 2000, as a member of the Board of Pilotage Commissioners.
Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said reappointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Prince, Chair; Benton, Vice Chair; Wood, Vice Chair; Goings, Haugen, Heavey, Horn, Jacobsen, Morton, Oke and Rasmussen.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
April 2, 1997
GA 9241 JOSEPH D. LEHMAN, appointed March 10, 1997, for a term ending at the pleasure of the Governor, as Secretary of the Department of Corrections.
Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Long, Chair; Franklin, Hargrove, Kohl and Schow.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
April 1, 1997
GA 9243 KAREN MILLER, appointed March 26, 1997, for a term ending June 30, 1997, as a member of the Housing Finance Commission.
Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions and Housing
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said reappointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Winsley, Chair; Finkbeiner, Hale, Heavey and Kline.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
April 2, 1997
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Speaker has signed SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5464, and the same is herewith transmitted.
TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk
MOTION
At 12:03 p.m., on motion of Senator Johnson, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 4, 1997.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
MIKE O'CONNELL, Secretary of the Senate