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THIRTY-FOURTH DAY

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MORNING SESSION

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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Saturday, February 14, 1998

The Senate was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by President Owen. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President that all Senators were present except Senators Jacobsen, Patterson, Rasmussen, Strannigan and Winsley. On motion of Senator Goings, Senator Jacobsen was excused. On motion of Senator Hale, Senators Strannigan and Winsley were excused. On motion of Senator Franklin, Senators Patterson and Rasmussen were excused.

The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, consisting of Pages Katy Morris and Beth Warner, presented the Colors. Senator Bob Morton, 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.

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE

February 12, 1998

MR. PRESIDENT:

The House has passed:

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1858,

HOUSE BILL NO. 2277,

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2324,

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2659,

HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4029, and the same are herewith transmitted.

TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk

February 12, 1998

MR. PRESIDENT:

The House has passed:

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2039,

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2306,

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2313,

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2527,

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2955, and the same are herewith transmitted.

TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk

February 12, 1998

MR. PRESIDENT:

The House has passed:

ENGROSSED THIRD SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1055,

ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 2432,

ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 2920,

ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 3003, and the same are herewith transmitted.

TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk

February 12, 1998

MR. PRESIDENT:

The House has passed:

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1479,

SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1618,

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1846,

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2312,

HOUSE BILL NO. 2554,

HOUSE BILL NO. 2938,

HOUSE BILL NO. 2969,

HOUSE BILL NO. 2990,

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 3030,

HOUSE BILL NO. 3052,

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 3076,

HOUSE BILL NO. 3103,

HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4036, and the same are herewith transmitted.

TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk

February 12, 1998

MR. PRESIDENT:

The House has passed ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2339, and the same is herewith transmitted.

TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

SJR 8217 by Senators McCaslin, Hargrove, Haugen, Deccio, Horn, Zarelli, Heavey, Roach and Swecker

Amending the Constitution to provide that matters relating to the definition of the practice of law are the exclusive province of the legislature.

Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS

E3SHB 1055 by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Radcliff, Dunn, Carlson, Dickerson, Hatfield, Conway, Quall, Mason, Costa, Ogden, Anderson and O'Brien) (by request of Higher Education Coordinating Board)

Creating undergraduate fellowships for needy and meritorious students.

Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

SHB 1479 by House Committee on Transportation Policy and Budget (originally sponsored by Representatives Zellinsky and Quall)

Clarifying vehicle impound and redemption procedures.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

2SHB 1618 by House Committee on Health Care (originally sponsored by Representatives Skinner, Dyer, Conway, Zellinsky, Cody, Backlund, Parlette and Clements)

Modifying certain aspects of programs that treat impaired physicians.

Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.

SHB 1846 by House Committee on Government Administration (originally sponsored by Representatives Smith, Koster, Talcott, Sump, Lambert, Buck, Thompson, Mielke, Crouse, Bush, Hankins, McMorris, Chandler, Radcliff, Parlette, B. Thomas and Sheahan)

Maintaining voter registration lists.

Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

SHB 1858 by House Committee on Children and Family Services (originally sponsored by Representatives Boldt, Cooke, Dickerson and Mulliken)

Requiring parents who are the subject of an abuse or neglect allegation to be notified of their rights.

Referred to Committee on Human Services and Corrections.

SHB 2039 by House Committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections (originally sponsored by Representatives Johnson, Ballasiotes, Bush, Koster, Sump, Clements, Mielke, Dunn, Hickel, D. Schmidt, McMorris, Mulliken, Benson, D. Sommers, Smith, Mitchell, Boldt, Sheahan, Pennington, Delvin, Talcott, Sheldon, Wensman, Schoesler and Honeyford)

Making an inmate liable for the costs of the incarceration.

Referred to Committee on Human Services and Corrections.

HB 2277 by Representatives B. Thomas, Johnson, Dunshee and Wensman

Authorizing school districts to borrow money and issue bonds for repayment of certain real estate leases.

Referred to Committee on Education.

SHB 2306 by House Committee on Government Administration (originally sponsored by Representatives Smith, B. Thomas, Bush and Dunn)

Indicating the citizenship requirement for voter registration.

Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

SHB 2312 by House Committee on Commerce and Labor (originally sponsored by Representatives Doumit, Pennington, Hatfield, Kenney, Clements, Carlson, Kessler, Anderson, Dunn and Tokuda)

Prescribing workers' compensation obligations of employers not domiciled in Washington.

Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor.

SHB 2313 by House Committee on Commerce and Labor (originally sponsored by Representatives Wood, Boldt and Conway) (by request of Department of Labor and Industries)

Revising the regulation of elevators, escalators, and other conveyances.

Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor.

SHB 2324 by House Committee on Finance (originally sponsored by Representatives B. Thomas, Lambert and Dyer)

Establishing a legal presumption in favor of persons disputing tax obligations.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

E2SHB 2339 by House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Thompson, Mulliken, Pennington, Gardner, Romero, Chopp, Anderson, Boldt and Lantz)

Authorizing wetlands mitigation banking.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Environment.

EHB 2432 by Representatives Hickel, Johnson, Cole, O'Brien and Talcott (by request of Superintendent of Public Instruction Bergeson)

Changing educator internship programs.

Referred to Committee on Education.

ESHB 2527 by House Committee on Law and Justice (originally sponsored by Representatives McDonald, Constantine and Hickel) (by request of Statute Law Committee)

Making technical corrections to the Revised Code of Washington.

Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.

HB 2554 by Representatives Zellinsky, L. Thomas, Sullivan and Carrell

Prohibiting offers of incentives to insurance claimants to reimburse claimants for costs of service.

Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions, Insurance and Housing.

SHB 2659 by House Committee on Transportation Policy and Budget (originally sponsored by Representatives Fisher, K. Schmidt, Radcliff, O'Brien and Murray) (by request of Governor Locke)

Regulating collection of special fuel taxes and motor vehicle fuel tax.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

EHB 2920 by Representatives Skinner, Cody, Dyer and Wood

Clarifying continuing education requirements for counselors.

Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.

HB 2938 by Representatives DeBolt, Carrell, Ballasiotes, McDonald, Boldt, B. Thomas, Mulliken, Pennington, Van Luven, Thompson, Schoesler, Mitchell, Alexander, Backlund, O'Brien, Bush, Keiser, McCune, Cole, Scott, Conway, Gardner, Dunshee, Cooke and Johnson

Increasing thresholds for property tax exemptions for senior citizens and persons retired because of physical disability.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

SHB 2955 by House Committee on Education (originally sponsored by Representatives Schoesler, Sterk, Johnson, Mulliken, Bush, Hickel and Quall)

Changing procedures for annexation of school district property.

Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 2969 by Representatives Carrell, Sheahan, B. Thomas, Robertson, Sterk, Sherstad, McMorris, Backlund, Ballasiotes, Talcott, DeBolt, Alexander, Boldt, Zellinsky, Pennington, Mitchell, Huff, K. Schmidt, Dyer, Bush, Dunn, Schoesler, Smith, D. Sommers, Dunshee and McCune

Providing a sales and use tax exemption for gun safes.

Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.

HB 2990 by Representatives Dyer, Backlund and Anderson

Creating a pilot project for third-party accreditation of boarding homes.

Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.

EHB 3003 by Representatives Honeyford, Crouse, Mielke, Wensman, Benson, Clements, Schoesler and Bush

Exempting computer wires and fiber optic cables from electrical wiring requirements.

Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor.

SHB 3030 by House Committee on Education (originally sponsored by Representatives Talcott, Smith and Bush)

Changing provisions relating to school district boundaries.

Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 3052 by Representatives L. Thomas, Smith, Mielke, Grant, DeBolt, Dyer, Hickel, Sullivan and Robertson

Authorizing self-audits by insurers.

Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions, Insurance and Housing.

SHB 3076 by House Committee on Finance (originally sponsored by Representatives H. Sommers, Cooke, Dickerson, Anderson, Gardner and Ogden)

Authorizing sharing of tax information for purposes of investigating food stamp fraud.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

HB 3103 by Representatives Dickerson, Cooke, Tokuda, Keiser, Ogden, Costa and Boldt

Requiring newborn screening for exposure to harmful drugs.

Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.

HJM 4029 by Representatives Buck, Schoesler, Pennington, Honeyford, Carrell, Radcliff, Benson, D. Schmidt, Koster and Sump

Regarding the Olympic National Park as a Biosphere Reserve within the Man and Biosphere Program.

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Parks.

HJM 4036 by Representatives Grant, Mastin, Hankins, Schoesler, Sheahan, Linville, Robertson, Buck, Delvin and Ogden

Urging Congress to not breach dams.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Environment.

SECOND READING

CONFIRMATION OF GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

MOTION

On motion of Senator Wood, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9259, Charlie Earl, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Western Washington University, was confirmed.

Senators Wood and Fraser spoke to the confirmation of Charlie Earl as a member of the Board of Trustees for Western Washington University.

APPOINTMENT OF CHARLIE EARL

The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 44; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 5.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Swecker, Senator Long was excused.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Wood, Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9260, Wayne H. Ehlers, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Western Washington University, was confirmed.

APPOINTMENT OF WAYNE H. EHLERS

The Secretary called the roll. The appointment was confirmed by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 4.

PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

Senator Zarelli: “Mr. President, just a point of personal privilege. I wanted to thank you for your gift and thinking of us on this Valentine's Day. More importantly, I wanted to ask if we had your blessing to partake in this gift on the floor?”

REPLY BY THE PRESIDENT

President Owen: “I think that being a Saturday and the overtime work that everybody has put in with good spirits, I think it would be perfectly appropriate today only.”

PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

Senator Franklin: “I rise to a point of personal privilege. Mr. President, I too, wish to thank you for your gift, but most of all I like the attached poem. May I have the privilege of reading it? I'm sure everybody can read, too. I would like to share my victory with you--a very moving valentine thought of the day overheard by staff counsel, Marty Lovinger--the quiet one. 'I'm never going to win the lottery. I used up all my luck when I got my wife.' So, to the wives, to the mothers, and to the grandmothers, we are great aren't we?”

PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

Senator McCaslin: “A point of personal privilege, Mr. President. I want to thank you for the lovely valentine and I know Marty quite well and I know his wife and she is absolutely lovely and he is so very fortunate, but so is she.”

PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

Senator Kohl: “A point of personal privilege, Mr. President. I would also like to say that there are many of us who have wonderful husbands, too, for whom we are very fortunate.”

REPLY BY THE PRESIDENT

President Owen: “We appreciate that. Marty, however, felt it inappropriate that he make that type of comment.”

SECOND READING

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5424, by Senate Committee on Ways and Means (originally sponsored by Senators West, Wojahn, Winsley, Hale, Franklin, Jacobsen and Rasmussen)

Providing tax exemptions for businesses in community empowerment zones that provide selected international services.

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator West, Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5424 was substituted for Substitute Senate Bill No. 5424 and the second substitute bill was placed on second reading and read the second time.

On motion of Senator Hargrove, the following amendment by Senators Hargrove and West was adopted:

On page 2, line 9, after “tract” delete “, within a city having a population of fifty thousand or more,”

MOTION

On motion of Senator West, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5424 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Debate ensued.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5424.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5424 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Brown, Deccio, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Johnson, Kline, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 47. Excused: Senators Jacobsen and Strannigan - 2. ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5424, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6552, by Senators Strannigan and Bauer (by request of Department of Revenue)

Concerning the ad valorem taxation of vessels or ferries.

The bill was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator West, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6552 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6552.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6552 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Brown, Deccio, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Johnson, Kline, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 47. Excused: Senators Jacobsen and Strannigan - 2. SENATE BILL NO. 6552, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6575, by Senators Hale, T. Sheldon, McCaslin, Snyder, Horn, McDonald, Sellar, Newhouse, Schow, Strannigan, Benton, Zarelli, Stevens, Roach, Heavey and Oke

Extending the power of the joint administrative rules review committee.

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator Hale, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6575 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6575 and the substitute bill was placed on second reading and read the second time.

On motion of Senator Hale, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6575 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Debate ensued.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6575.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6575 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:

Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Brown, Deccio, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Johnson, Kline, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 47. Excused: Senators Jacobsen and Strannigan - 2. SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6575, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Johnson, the Senate reverted to the first order of business.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

February 14, 1998

SB 6758 Prime Sponsor, Senator Long: Repealing the expiration date for the work ethic camp 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.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Johnson, the Senate returned to the sixth order of business.

MOTION

At 9:45 a.m. on motion of Senator Johnson, the Senate was declared to be at ease.

The Senate was called to order at 11:03 a.m. by President Owen.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Loveland, Senator Fairley was excused.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6581, by Senators Roach and Fairley

Revising standards for determining child support obligations.

The bill was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Johnson, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6581 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6581.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6581 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 44; Nays, 0; Absent, 2; Excused, 3.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Brown, Deccio, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Johnson, Kline, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 44. Absent: Senators McCaslin and Prince - 2. Excused: Senators Fairley, Jacobsen and Strannigan - 3. SENATE BILL NO. 6581, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Hale, Senator McCaslin was excused.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6545, by Senators Wood, Wojahn, Rasmussen, Benton, Fairley, Strannigan and Hale

Providing full funding for the impaired physician program.

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator Wood, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6545 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6545 and the substitute bill was placed on second reading and read the second time.

On motion of Senator Wood, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6545 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Debate ensued.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6545.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6545 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:

Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Brown, Deccio, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Johnson, Kline, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 46. Excused: Senators Jacobsen, McCaslin and Strannigan - 3. SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6545, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6585, by Senators Oke and Rossi

Authorizing distribution of nonhighway vehicle funds to nonprofit off-road vehicle organizations.

The bill was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Oke, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6585 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6585.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6585 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 41; Nays, 5; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Brown, Deccio, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Johnson, Long, Loveland, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, West, Winsley, Wood and Zarelli - 41. Voting nay: Senators Kline, Kohl, McAuliffe, Thibaudeau and Wojahn - 5. Excused: Senators Jacobsen, McCaslin and Strannigan - 3.

SENATE BILL NO. 6585, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6216, by Senators Horn and Patterson (by request of Department of Social and Health Services)

Allowing the department of social and health services to recover revenue from vendors that have been overpaid.

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator Horn, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6216 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6216 and the substitute bill was placed on second reading and read the second time.

On motion of Senator Horn, the following amendment by Senators Horn and Long was adopted:

Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that more efficient and cost-effective means are available for the collection of vendor overpayments owed the state of Washington. The legislature further finds it desirable to provide vendors a uniform formal appeal process that will streamline the current process for both the department of social and health services and the vendor.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 43.20B RCW to read as follows:

(1) When the department determines that a vendor was overpaid by the department for either goods or services, or both, provided to department clients, except nursing homes under chapter 74.46 RCW, the department will give written notice to the vendor. The notice will include the amount of the overpayment, the basis for the claim, and the rights of the vendor under this section.

(2) The notice may be served upon the vendor in the manner prescribed for the service of a summons in civil action or be mailed to the vendor at the last known address by certified mail, return receipt requested, demanding payment within twenty days of the date of receipt.

(3) The vendor has the right to an adjudicative proceeding governed by the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, and the rules of the department. The vendor's application for an adjudicative proceeding must be in writing, state the basis for contesting the overpayment notice, and include a copy of the department's notice. The application must be served on and received by the department within twenty-eight days of the vendor's receipt of the notice of overpayment. The vendor must serve the department in a manner providing proof of receipt.

(4) Where an adjudicative proceeding has been requested, the presiding or reviewing office will determine the amount, if any, of the overpayment received by the vendor.

(5) If the vendor fails to attend or participate in the adjudicative proceeding, upon a showing of valid service, the presiding or reviewing officer may enter an administrative order declaring the amount claimed in the notice to be assessed against the vendor and subject to collection action by the department.

(6) Failure to make an application for an adjudicative proceeding within twenty-eight days of the date of notice will result in the establishment of a final debt against the vendor in the amount asserted by the department and that amount is subject to collection action. The department may also charge the vendor with any costs associated with the collection of any final overpayment or debt established against the vendor.

(7) The department may enforce a final overpayment or debt through lien and foreclosure, distraint, seizure and sale, order to withhold and deliver, or other collection action available to the department to satisfy the debt due.

(8) Debts determined under this chapter are subject to collection action without further necessity of action by a presiding or reviewing officer. The department may collect the debt in accordance with RCW 43.20B.635, 43.20B.640, and 43.20B.680. In addition, a vendor lien may be subject to distraint and seizure and sale in the same manner as prescribed for support liens in RCW 74.20A.130.

(9) This section applies to all vendors that provide goods or services provided on or after July 1, 1998.

(10) The department may adopt rules consistent with this section."

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator Horn, the following title amendment was adopted:

On page 1, line 1 of the title, afer "overpayments;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "adding a new section to chapter 43.20B RCW; and creating a new section."

On motion of Senator Horn, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6216 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6216.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6216 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 1; Excused, 3.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Brown, Deccio, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Johnson, Kline, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 45. Absent: Senator Schow - 1. Excused: Senators Jacobsen, McCaslin and Strannigan - 3. ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6216, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 5431, by Senators Finkbeiner, Brown, Rossi, Strannigan and Long

Extending the prohibition on filing for a tariff on mandatory measured telecommunications service.

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator Finkbeiner, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5431 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 5431 and the substitute bill was placed on second reading and read the second time.

On motion of Senator Finkbeiner, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5431 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Debate ensued.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5431.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5431 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 1; Excused, 3.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Brown, Deccio, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Johnson, Kline, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 45. Absent: Senator Schow - 1. Excused: Senators Jacobsen, McCaslin and Strannigan - 3. SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5431, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6602, by Senators Anderson, Loveland, Bauer, Long, Goings, B. Sheldon, Strannigan, Benton, Rossi, Swecker, West, Schow and Oke

Crediting carbonated beverage taxes against business and occupation taxes.

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator Anderson, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6602 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6602 and the substitute bill was placed on second reading and read the second time.

On motion of Senator Anderson, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6602 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Debate ensued.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6602.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6602 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 35; Nays, 11; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Deccio, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Johnson, Long, Loveland, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Stevens, Swecker, West, Winsley, Wood and Zarelli - 35. Voting nay: Senators Brown, Fairley, Fraser, Kline, Kohl, McAuliffe, Prentice, Snyder, Spanel, Thibaudeau and Wojahn - 11. Excused: Senators Jacobsen, McCaslin and Strannigan - 3. SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6602, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6169, by Senators Winsley and Prentice

Regulating third-party appraisals.

The bill was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Winsley, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6169 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Debate ensued.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6169.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6169 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 1; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Brown, Deccio, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Johnson, Kline, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 45. Voting nay: Senator Thibaudeau - 1. Excused: Senators Jacobsen, McCaslin and Strannigan - 3. SENATE BILL NO. 6169, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

MOTION

At 11:58 a.m., on motion of Senator Johnson, the Senate was declared to be at ease.

The Senate was called to order at 1:35 p.m. by President Owen.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6604, by Senators Schow, Heavey and Horn

Allowing the department of labor and industries to exempt specified work on premanufactured electric power generation equipment from licensing requirements.

The bill was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Schow, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6604 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Debate ensued.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6604.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6604 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 1; Excused, 2.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Benton, Brown, Deccio, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Johnson, Kline, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 46. Absent: Senator Bauer - 1. Excused: Senators Jacobsen and Strannigan - 2. SENATE BILL NO. 6604, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6605, by Senators Morton and Rasmussen

Creating lien rights for owners of sires providing semen for artificial insemination.

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator Morton, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6605 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6605 and the substitute bill was placed on second reading and read the second time.

On motion of Senator Morton, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6605 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6605.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6605 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Brown, Deccio, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Johnson, Kline, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 47. Excused: Senators Jacobsen and Strannigan - 2. SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6605, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6598, by Senators Horn, Haugen and T. Sheldon (by request of Office of Financial Management)

Regarding public inspection of personal service contracts.

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator Horn, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6598 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6598 and the substitute bill was placed on second reading and read the second time.

On motion of Senator Horn, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6598 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6598.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6598 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Brown, Deccio, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Johnson, Kline, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 47. Excused: Senators Jacobsen and Strannigan - 2. SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6598, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6603, by Senators Horn, Spanel, Oke and Wood

Excepting certain vessels from registration.

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator Horn, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6603 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6603 and the substitute bill was placed on second reading and read the second time.

On motion of Senator Horn, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6603 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6603.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6603 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 1; Excused, 2.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Deccio, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Johnson, Kline, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 46. Absent: Senator Brown - 1. Excused: Senators Jacobsen and Strannigan - 2. SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6603, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

MOTION

At 2:02 p.m., on motion of Senator Johnson, the Senate recessed until 2:15 p.m.

The Senate was called to order at 2:15 p.m. by President Owen.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6631, by Senators McCaslin and Haugen

Specifying declaration of candidacy requirements for school director candidates in joint districts.

The bill was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator McCaslin, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6631 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Debate ensued.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6631.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6631 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 1; Excused, 2.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Brown, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Johnson, Kline, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 46. Absent: Senator Deccio - 1. Excused: Senators Jacobsen and Strannigan - 2. SENATE BILL NO. 6631, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6650, by Senators Hochstatter and McAuliffe

Changing the scope of employment contract exceptions to school district officers' conflicts of interest.

The bill was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Hochstatter, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6650 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6650.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6650 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

Excused: Senators Jacobsen and Strannigan - 2. SENATE BILL NO. 6650, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6214, by Senators Long, Hargrove, McDonald, Deccio, Franklin, Stevens, Strannigan, Wood, Schow, Swecker, Hale, Sellar, Thibaudeau, Haugen, Winsley and Oke

Revising provisions relating to commitment of mentally ill persons.

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator Long, Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6214 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6214 and the second substitute bill was placed on second reading and read the second time.

On motion of Senator Long, the rules were suspended, Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6214 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Debate ensued.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6214.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6214 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Brown, Deccio, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kline, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 48. Excused: Senator Strannigan - 1. SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6214, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

The President welcomed and introduced Governor Gary Locke and his daughter, Emily, who were seated in the gallery.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6651, by Senators Wood, Franklin and Winsley

Regarding electronic transfer of prescription information.

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator Wood, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6651 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6651 and the substitute bill was placed on second reading and read the second time.

On motion of Senator Wood, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6651 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6651.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6651 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 1; Excused, 1.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Brown, Deccio, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kline, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 47. Absent: Senator Goings - 1. Excused: Senator Strannigan - 1. SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6651, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6655, by Senators West and Brown

Changing the Spokane intercollegiate research and technology institute.

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator West, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6655 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6655 and the substitute bill was placed on second reading and read the second time.

On motion of Senator West, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6655 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Debate ensued.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Kline, Senator Goings was excused.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6655.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6655 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Brown, Deccio, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kline, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 47. Excused: Senators Goings and Strannigan - 2. SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6655, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6667, by Senators B. Sheldon, Winsley, Snyder, T. Sheldon, Fairley, McAuliffe, Brown, Kohl, Rasmussen, Prentice, Patterson, Haugen, Loveland, Hargrove, Kline, Franklin, Wojahn, Jacobsen and Bauer

Establishing the Washington gift of life medal.

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator McCaslin, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6667 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6667 and the substitute bill was placed on second reading and read the second time.

On motion of Senator McCaslin, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6667 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Debate ensued.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6667.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6667 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 44; Nays, 3; Absent, 1; Excused, 1.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Brown, Deccio, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kline, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 44. Voting nay: Senators Hale, Morton and Sellar - 3. Absent: Senator McDonald - 1. Excused: Senator Strannigan - 1. SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6667, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6669, by Senators Rossi and T. Sheldon

Allowing a holder of perpetual timber rights to sign a statement of intent not to convert the land to other uses for a period of time.

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator Rossi, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6669 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6669 and the substitute bill was placed on second reading and read the second time.

On motion of Senator Rossi, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6669 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6669.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6669 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 1; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Brown, Deccio, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kline, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 47. Voting nay: Senator Morton - 1. Excused: Senator Strannigan - 1. SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6669, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6685, by Senators Haugen, Horn, Goings, Rasmussen, Prince, Prentice and Oke

Defining powers of commercial vehicle officers.

The bill was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Haugen, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6685 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6685.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6685 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 43; Nays, 5; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Brown, Deccio, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Johnson, Kline, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 43.

Voting nay: Senators Hale, Jacobsen, McDonald, Prentice and Sellar - 5. Excused: Senator Strannigan - 1. SENATE BILL NO. 6685, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6692, by Senators Jacobsen, Brown and Fraser

Requiring electric utilities to provide net metering systems to their customer-generators.

The bill was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Finkbeiner, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6692 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Debate ensued.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6692.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6692 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

Excused: Senator Strannigan - 1. SENATE BILL NO. 6692, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6698, by Senator McCaslin

Revising timelines for the salary commission.

The bill was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator McCaslin, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6698 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6698.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6698 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

Excused: Senator Strannigan - 1.

SENATE BILL NO. 6698, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6701, by Senators Fairley, Long, Kline and Thibaudeau

Clarifying statute of limitations on actions for professional negligence.

MOTIONS

On motion of Senator Roach, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6701 was substituted for Senate Bill No. 6701 and the substitute bill was placed on second reading and read the second time.

On motion of Senator Roach, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6701 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Debate ensued.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6701.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6701 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Brown, Deccio, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kline, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 48. Excused: Senator Strannigan - 1. SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6701, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6729, by Senators Prentice, Winsley, Finkbeiner, Fairley, Rasmussen and Kline

Financing senior housing.

The bill was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Winsley, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6729 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Debate ensued.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6729.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6729 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

Excused: Senator Strannigan - 1.

SENATE BILL NO. 6729, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SENATE BILL NO. 6739, by Senators Hargrove and Oke

Requiring assessment of the impact on families before adoption of administrative rules and adoption of local government ordinances or resolutions.

The bill was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Long, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 6739 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Debate ensued.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6739.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 6739 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote:

Yeas, 47; Nays, 1; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Brown, Deccio, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kline, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 47. Voting nay: Senator Thibaudeau - 1. Excused: Senator Strannigan - 1. SENATE BILL NO. 6739, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.

SECOND READING

SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 8017, by Senators Oke, Rasmussen and Winsley

Naming the Admiral James S. Russell Bridge.

The joint memorial was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Oke, the rules were suspended, Senate Joint Memorial No. 8017 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the joint memorial was placed on final passage.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Joint Memorial No. 8017.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Joint Memorial No. 8017 and the joint memorial passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 2; Absent, 1; Excused, 1.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Brown, Deccio, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kline, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wood and Zarelli - 45. Voting nay: Senators Fraser and Wojahn - 2. Absent: Senator Franklin - 1. Excused: Senator Strannigan - 1. SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 8017, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.

SECOND READING

SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 8019, by Senators Winsley and Prentice

Requesting federal funds for housing finance.

The joint memorial was read the second time.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Winsley, the rules were suspended, Senate Joint Memorial No. 8019 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the joint memorial was placed on final passage.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Joint Memorial No. 8019.

ROLL CALL

The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Joint Memorial No. 8019 and the joint memorial passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 48; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 1.

Voting yea: Senators Anderson, Bauer, Benton, Brown, Deccio, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Goings, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Heavey, Hochstatter, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kline, Kohl, Long, Loveland, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Newhouse, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, Prince, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Schow, Sellar, Sheldon, B., Sheldon, T., Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley, Wojahn, Wood and Zarelli - 48. Excused: Senator Strannigan - 1. SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 8019, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.

MOTION

At 3:43 p.m., on motion of Senator Johnson, the Senate adjourned until 8:30 a.m., Monday, February 16, 1998.

BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate

MIKE O'CONNELL, Secretary of the Senate