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THIRTY EIGHTH DAY
MORNING SESSION
House Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, February 16, 2000
The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Speaker Ballard. The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present.
The flag was escorted to the rostrum by a Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, Pages Callie Rhee and Gabriel Rhee. Prayer was offered by Pastor Terry Thomas, New Life International Christian Church, Kirkland.
Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.
MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE
February 15, 2000
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed:
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Tony M. Cook, Secretary
February 15, 2000
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed:
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5132,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5704,
THIRD SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5848,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6182,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6212,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6214,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6217,
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 6234,
SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6255,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6260,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6263,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6347,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6354,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6363,
SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6369,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6373,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6401,
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 6446,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6450,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6478,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6502,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6513,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6552,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6554,
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 6555,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6586,
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 6606,
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 6617,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6618,
ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6683,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6690,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6761,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6773,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6781,
SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 8022,
SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 8025,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Tony M. Cook, Secretary
RESOLUTIONS
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2000-4731, by Representatives O'Brien, Wood, Wensman, Clements, Santos, Carlson, Quall, Edmonds, Thomas and McDonald
WHEREAS, February 16, 2000, has been designated Automotive Youth Educational Systems Day; and
WHEREAS, Profound economic and technological changes in our society are being rapidly reflected in the structure and nature of work, thereby placing new and additional responsibilities on educational systems; and
WHEREAS, Automotive Youth Educational Systems provides Americans with a school-to-career connection and is the backbone of a strong, well-educated work force, which meets both academic and skills standards, fosters productivity in business and industry, and contributes to Washington state's leadership in the marketplace; and
WHEREAS, Automotive Youth Educational Systems gives high school students experience in practical, meaningful applications of basic skills such as reading, writing, and mathematics, thus improving the quality of their education, motivating students, and giving automotive students leadership opportunities in the automotive industry and in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Automotive Youth Educational Systems provides the model partnership between education and business and industry and with the Puget Sound Automobile Dealers Association and Automobile Service Association in the state of Washington; and
WHEREAS, Automotive Youth Educational Systems provides a model articulation between the secondary system and the postsecondary system that allows high school students to progress based on what they know and can do; and
WHEREAS, The ever increasing cooperative efforts of Automotive Youth Educational Systems, business, and industry stimulate the growth and vitality of our local economy and that of the entire state by preparing students for a career forecast to experience the largest and fastest growth in the next decade;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives and urge all citizens to become familiar with the services and benefits offered by the Automotive Youth Educational Systems programs in this state and support and participate in these programs to enhance their individual work skills and productivity.
Representative O'Brien moved adoption of the resolution.
Representatives O'Brien, Edmonds, Cairnes and Kenney spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.
House Resolution No. 2000-4731 was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2000-4747, by Representatives Delvin, Romero, Thomas, Wensman and Hankins
WHEREAS, The Distributive Education Clubs of America, or DECA, an association of marketing students, is a student-centered organization whose program of leadership and personal development is designed specifically for students enrolled in marketing education programs, and is a cocurricular organization that serves as an important extension of classroom instruction; and
WHEREAS, DECA is the only student organization operating in all fifty states, the United States Territories, and Canada that attracts individuals to productive careers in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship; and
WHEREAS, DECA members understand the importance of the DECA Diamond, which includes leadership development, social intelligence, vocational understanding, and civic consciousness. DECA participants are leaders preparing for employment and community involvement; and
WHEREAS, DECA involves about eleven thousand students state-wide in skill-based educational programs, including classroom instruction, work-based learning, and community service; and
WHEREAS, DECA and Marketing Education supports the economy by preparing students for the workplace, improving employment opportunities for Washingtonians, and building students' self-esteem and confidence;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the week of February 13, 2000, as "National DECA Week"; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Co-Chief Clerks of the House of Representatives to each high school student listed in this resolution who is a graduating senior and has completed three hundred sixty or more hours in the DECA program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the students from:
RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL: Josh Snyder, Jason Jarrett, Mark Michael, Joe Roberts, Jackie Foss, Christina Grabner, Sarah Hendricksen, Bryan Payne, and Chad Bautch.
KAMIAKIN HIGH SCHOOL: Lee Adams, Shauna Aikele, Katherine Ashbeck, Janae Austin, Christine Babenko, Mike Baird, Kaelen Ball, Marti Bates, Jennifer Beckner, Jessica Bee, Brianne Bowen, Matt Bullis, Tyler Campbell, Jolene Carlson, David Dunn, Melissa Earls, Kyle Easley, Danae Ford, Kim Fulwyler, Angela Garcia, Jennifer Green, Bailie Jones, Tim Klees, Eric Kopp, Kris Lapp, Jerrod Lindblom, Craig Lindgren, John Lively, Tom Mengelos, Mande Moses, Chelsea Neer, Susan Older, Alex Parker, Luke Roloff, Lacey Scheuerlein, Hillary Sklinchar, Justin Strait, Kristen Titera, Steven White, Julie Wiberg, and Rischel Wright.
KENNEWICK HIGH SCHOOL: Vincent Sainz, Kevin Hatch, Ben Boleware, and Ezequiel Rivera.
PASCO HIGH SCHOOL: Sonny Virakpanyou, Amber King, Amy McKeown, Brooklynn Mitchell, Tyler Halliday, Daisy Moreno, Danielle Maki, Efren Ramos, Freddy Izaguirre, Guadalupe De La Mora, Joe May, John Mays, Juan Gonzales, Juli VanderSchoor, Kayla Williams, Kristina Sanchez, Lisa Monteagudo, Lydia Rivera, Mario Montez, Michael Towne, Mitchell Rodriguez, Nathanial Thompson, Rebecca Campbell, Ricky Salinas, Shaun Gleason, and Wesley Kerr.
GRANDVIEW HIGH SCHOOL: Julie Aquilera, Erika Donaldson, Lucas Fortune, Elena Garcia, Jessica Hanen, Tony Luper, Chelsea McPherson, Andrew Penwell, Willie Rodriquez, Sarah Smasne, Ronda Walker, Stephanie Whitney, Melissa Raymond, Lindsey Weddle, Jason Greene, Mekenna Schwisow, Melodie Ulsh, Jared Carpino, Miles Metter, and Souta Nozaka.
CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL: Randi Aud, Jessie Baguley, Scott Barber, April Baumhofer, Crystal Beach, Jake Berschauer, Kara Bjorkland, Mollie Brogan, Lynsie Camus, Skyler Fulton, Katie Gillespie, Jonah Gross, Scott Issacson, Emily Kurz, Cory Leicht, Kyle Lentz, Sherilyn Lightner, Gina Marshall, Whitney May, Kris McIsaac, Katrina McMahon, Lilyana Phill, Jake Rothfels, Jill Sandberg, Barry Specht, Dana Stone, Joey Swanson, Thanh Tan, and Nick Thompson.
OLYMPIA HIGH SCHOOL: Angel Castillo, Stephanie Gregoire, Erin Thompson, Jackie Van Hoose, Makayla Hurd, Mila Abad, Trisha Adams, Alana Friedman, Kristi Young, Justin Peterson, and Lindsay Deskins.
RIVER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL: Brooke Barnowe-Meyer, Anne Bosse, Timi Bryan, Heather Christian, Falynn Cocchi, Sarah Craig, Derek Estrada, Melissa Fleming, Kim Gravely, Amanda Guill, Doug Halvorson, Francesca Harris, Ceslee Horner, Nate Jensen, Matt Jones, Josh Korzilius, Amy Leeberg, Ashley Light, Nicole Mazikowski, Theresa Neri, Becky Payne, Larissa Plaquet, Justin Robbins, Cory Romito, Pov Sam, and Tonika Vickers.
TIMBERLINE HIGH SCHOOL: Jessica Beard, Brandy Blodgett, Jocelyn Campbell, Nikki Chatwood, Imani Davis, Robin Deligeannis, Lindsay Gray, Noelle Hubbard, Nichole Huffman, Brooke Jordan, Taylor Kinley, Nadia Krein, Alson Merten, Kristin Raben, Frank Smith, Mark Turner, and Adrianne Walker.
NORTH THURSTON HIGH SCHOOL: Marisa Hussey, Beth Havens, Ben Ford, Melanie Potter, Deanna Green, Meri Kirkwood, Marissa Jones, Naziroha Ahmath, Jennifer Sborov, and Laren Bell.
Representative Delvin moved adoption of the resolution.
Representatives Delvin, Romero, Koster and Wolfe spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.
House Resolution No. 2000-4747 was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2000-4754, by Representatives Pflug, Thomas, Wensman and Fortunato
WHEREAS, Tahoma High School has won the state "We the People" competition, a competition on the United States Constitution, for the sixth year in a row; and
WHEREAS, Tahoma High School has competed in the National "We the People" competition the last five years, finishing fourth in the nation in 1997 and winning the Western Region award in 1998; and
WHEREAS, The "We the People" competition was held in Olympia and televised live on TVW; and
WHEREAS, Tahoma High School students, representing the 8th Congressional District, committed themselves to rigorous study and in-depth discussion of the United States Constitution and the rights that we have as Americans; and
WHEREAS, Every Senior at Tahoma High School studies the same curriculum, but only one class participates in the "We the People" competition; and
WHEREAS, Tahoma High School teachers have a deep passion for teaching, a solid command of their subject matter, and a heartfelt desire to instill the fundamentals of good citizenship in their students; and
WHEREAS, The result of the exceptional ability, motivation, and skill of both students and teachers is the outstanding success of Tahoma High School in winning the state "We the People" competition;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the state of Washington honor the students and teachers of Tahoma High School for their dedication and effort to the study of knowledge, especially about the United States Constitution and the ideals it represents; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Co-Chief Clerks of the House of Representatives to Tahoma High School.
Representative Pflug moved adoption of the resolution.
Representatives Pflug and Thomas spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.
House Resolution No. 2000-4754 was adopted.
INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING
HB 3139 by Representatives Huff, Doumit, Eickmeyer, Buck, Haight, Parlette, Kessler and Hatfield
AN ACT Relating to providing for an interim policy regarding log export restricts.
Held on 1st Reading from February 15, 2000.
HB 3141 by Representatives Cody and Parlette
AN ACT Relating to certification of herbalists; and adding a new chapter to Title 18 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
HB 3142 by Representative Huff
AN ACT Relating to the duties of the public employees' benefits board; and amending RCW 41.05.065.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 3143 by Representatives DeBolt and Pennington
AN ACT Relating to telecommunications and public benefit; amending RCW 80.36.010; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Technology, Telecommunications & Energy.
SSB 5874 by Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care (originally sponsored by Senators Deccio, Franklin, Hale, Prentice, Costa, Loveland, B. Sheldon, Fairley, Kline, Spanel, Hochstatter, Long, Shin and McAuliffe)
Concerning optometrists' use of approved drugs.
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
SSB 5924 by Senate Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing & Financial Institutions (originally sponsored by Senators Jacobsen, Honeyford and Gardner)
Modifying real estate appraiser laws.
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance.
2SSB 5953 by Senate Committee on Higher Education (originally sponsored by Senators Kohl-Welles, Sheahan, Shin, Winsley and Thibaudeau)
Creating the public interest attorney loan repayment and conditional scholarship program.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
2SSB 6004 by Senate Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing & Financial Institutions (originally sponsored by Senators Winsley, Prentice, Hale, Shin, Goings and Rasmussen)
Certifying the resident managers of mobile home parks.
Referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing & Trade.
SSB 6147 by Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation (originally sponsored by Senators Jacobsen, Swecker, Thibaudeau, McAuliffe, Oke and Kohl-Welles)
Creating the Washington state parks gift foundation.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
E2SSB 6152 by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Stevens, Hochstatter, Swecker and Kohl-Welles)
Changing provisions relating to the care, supervision, and treatment of children, developmentally disabled persons, and vulnerable adults.
Referred to Committee on Children & Family Services.
SB 6158 by Senators Fairley, Prentice, Goings, Costa, McAuliffe, Gardner, Franklin, Kline and Kohl-Welles
Creating a presumption of occupational disease for fire fighters.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
2SSB 6167 by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Fairley and Thibaudeau)
Changing public assistance provisions.
Referred to Committee on Children & Family Services.
ESSB 6220 by Senate Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing & Financial Institutions (originally sponsored by Senators Prentice, Winsley, Deccio and Rasmussen)
Prohibiting unfair competition by motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
2SSB 6241 by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Fairley, Kohl-Welles, Brown, Shin, Kline, Fraser, Prentice, McAuliffe, Patterson, Eide, Rasmussen and Costa)
Establishing WorkFirst performance measures.
Referred to Committee on Children & Family Services.
ESB 6250 by Senators Rasmussen, Loveland, Morton, Brown, T. Sheldon, Swecker, Stevens, Eide and Gardner; by request of Department of Agriculture
Providing tax exemptions and credits to encourage a reduction in agricultural burning of cereal grains and field and turf grass grown for seed.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.
ESB 6252 by Senators Rasmussen, Morton, T. Sheldon, Swecker and Stevens; by request of Department of Agriculture
Regulating structural pest inspections.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.
SB 6256 by Senators Rasmussen, Loveland, Morton, Prentice and Stevens
Allowing voluntary food labeling.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.
SSB 6284 by Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections (originally sponsored by Senators Hargrove and Kline)
Regulating DNA testing.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SSB 6293 by Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation (originally sponsored by Senators Jacobsen and Oke)
Creating a ballast water monitoring program.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 6330 by Senators Jacobsen, Swecker and Oke
Allowing nonconsumptive wildlife activities on public lands.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 6331 by Senators Costa, Winsley, Thibaudeau, Fairley, Kohl-Welles and Gardner
Regulating disclosure of health care information.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SSB 6333 by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Haugen, Spanel, Rossi, Costa, Shin, Long, McDonald, Kohl-Welles, Horn, Fairley, Jacobsen, Gardner, Stevens, Hale, Winsley and Rasmussen)
Modifying the sales and use tax exemption for manufacturing machinery and equipment.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
SSB 6351 by Senate Committee on Judiciary (originally sponsored by Senators Kline, McCaslin, Heavey, Long, Shin, Thibaudeau, Sheahan and Costa)
Providing additional authority for superior court commissioners.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 6368 by Senators Brown, Franklin, Wojahn, Prentice, Costa, Kohl-Welles, McAuliffe, Fairley, Thibaudeau, B. Sheldon, Bauer, Gardner, Rasmussen, Jacobsen, Patterson, Goings and Spanel
Allowing unemployment benefits during lockouts.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
SSB 6382 by Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care (originally sponsored by Senators Thibaudeau, McCaslin, Long, Costa, Winsley, Rasmussen, Kohl-Welles and McAuliffe; by request of Attorney General)
Protecting dependent persons.
Referred to Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections.
ESSB 6391 by Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care (originally sponsored by Senators Thibaudeau, Deccio and Kohl-Welles)
Authorizing a study to review primary care providers' payment services.
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
ESSB 6396 by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Patterson, Prentice, Hale, Winsley, Deccio, Roach, Sheahan, T. Sheldon, Bauer, Rasmussen, Gardner, Thibaudeau and Oke; by request of Governor Locke)
Splitting the department of community, trade, and economic development and reestablishing the department of community development and the department of trade and economic development.
Referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing & Trade.
SSB 6439 by Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections (originally sponsored by Senators Long, Hargrove and Sheahan; by request of Department of Social and Health Services)
Changing terminology in the release from commitment of persons in mental treatment facilities.
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
ESB 6441 by Senators Spanel, Gardner, Oke, Franklin, Costa, Kline, Bauer, B. Sheldon, Shin, Eide, Patterson, Haugen, Swecker, Kohl-Welles, Goings, Rasmussen, Fairley, McAuliffe, Prentice, Fraser and Thibaudeau
Providing for oil and gas pipeline safety.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.
SSB 6454 by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Loveland, Brown and Jacobsen)
Eliminating references to obsolete natural resources accounts.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
ESSB 6455 by Senate Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing & Financial Institutions (originally sponsored by Senators Gardner, Winsley, Fraser, Shin, Kohl-Welles, Brown, Costa, Fairley and Jacobsen)
Providing for the licensing of geologists.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
ESSB 6462 by Senate Committee on Education (originally sponsored by Senators McAuliffe, Kohl-Welles, Eide, Brown, Rasmussen, Bauer, Goings, Patterson, Winsley and Jacobsen; by request of Governor Locke)
Providing a salary bonus for teachers receiving national board for professional teaching standards certification.
Referred to Committee on Education.
ESSB 6487 by Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections (originally sponsored by Senators Long, Hargrove, Sheahan and Winsley; by request of Department of Social and Health Services and Department of Corrections)
Providing for the release of mental health information under certain circumstances.
Referred to Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections.
ESSB 6524 by Senate Committee on Environmental Quality & Water Resources (originally sponsored by Senators Hale, Patterson and Honeyford)
Authorizing the department of ecology to waive the requirement for a reserve account for governments maintaining landfills.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.
SSB 6525 by Senate Committee on Environmental Quality & Water Resources (originally sponsored by Senators Fraser, Swecker, Jacobsen, Eide, McAuliffe and Gardner)
Prioritizing the processing of applications for water rights changes and transfers.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.
SSB 6548 by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senator McCaslin)
Selling a vehicle by consignment at wholesale motor vehicle auctions.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
SSB 6557 by Senate Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing & Financial Institutions (originally sponsored by Senators Prentice, Winsley, Shin, Benton, Roach, Kohl-Welles and T. Sheldon)
Allowing credit unions to conduct raffles.
Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
SSB 6558 by Senate Committee on Higher Education (originally sponsored by Senator Kohl-Welles)
Including higher education programs in the work activity definition.
Referred to Committee on Children & Family Services.
ESSB 6559 by Senate Committee on Education (originally sponsored by Senators Kohl-Welles, Swecker, McAuliffe, Finkbeiner, Eide, Hochstatter, Bauer, Zarelli, Goings, Rasmussen, Oke, Winsley and Roach)
Notifying parents of school programs leading to college credit.
Referred to Committee on Education.
ESB 6561 by Senators Rossi, Patterson, Horn, Loveland, Heavey, Deccio, Rasmussen, Winsley, T. Sheldon and Haugen
Designating the Washington national guard as a law enforcement agency for the purposes of federal drug asset forfeiture laws.
Referred to Committee on State Government.
SSB 6568 by Senate Committee on Environmental Quality & Water Resources (originally sponsored by Senators Swecker, Hale, Rasmussen, Oke and Morton)
Requiring the treatment of biomedical waste cultures prior to disposal.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.
Compensating highway and ferry workers for motorist assault.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
ESB 6613 by Senators Costa, Long, Haugen, Oke, Winsley, Thibaudeau and Kohl-Welles
Changing child passenger restraint provisions.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SSB 6643 by Senate Committee on State & Local Government (originally sponsored by Senators Hargrove, Snyder, Rasmussen and Oke)
Modifying growth management planning population requirements.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
SSB 6664 by Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections (originally sponsored by Senators Costa and Kohl-Welles)
Changing victims' compensation provisions.
Referred to Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections.
ESSB 6668 by Senate Committee on Education (originally sponsored by Senators McAuliffe, Finkbeiner, Eide, Rasmussen, Goings, Kohl-Welles, B. Sheldon and Patterson; by request of Governor Locke)
Promoting standards for educator quality.
Referred to Committee on Education.
SSB 6686 by Senate Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing & Financial Institutions (originally sponsored by Senators Patterson, Horn, Oke, Roach and Kline; by request of Governor Locke)
Protecting personal financial information.
Referred to Committee on State Government.
SSB 6687 by Senate Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing & Financial Institutions (originally sponsored by Senators Prentice, Winsley, McDonald and T. Sheldon)
Allowing port districts to acquire insurance coverage.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
ESB 6696 by Senator Patterson; by request of Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development
Correcting obsolete references to the department of community, trade, and economic development.
Referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing & Trade.
Establishing continuing education requirements for respiratory care practitioners.
Referred to Committee on Health Care.
ESSB 6715 by Senate Committee on Environmental Quality & Water Resources (originally sponsored by Senators Eide, Swecker, Fraser, Costa, Rasmussen, Morton, Patterson, Kline, Jacobsen and Kohl-Welles)
Encouraging recycling and waste reduction.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.
SSB 6749 by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Long, Hargrove, Haugen, Stevens, Winsley, McAuliffe and Patterson)
Changing provisions relating to persons incapacitated by a chemical dependency.
Referred to Committee on Children & Family Services.
SB 6760 by Senator Prentice; by request of Insurance Commissioner
Safeguarding securities.
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance.
SB 6775 by Senators Patterson, Horn, Haugen, Shin, Prentice, Goings, Gardner and Costa
Simplifying public disclosure report filing and distributions.
Referred to Committee on State Government.
ESB 6805 by Senators Goings, Winsley, Eide, Rasmussen and Franklin
Apportioning a sales and use tax for zoos, aquariums, wildlife preserves, and parks.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
2SSB 6811 by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Kohl-Welles, Jacobsen, Shin, B. Sheldon, Winsley, McAuliffe, Roach, Thibaudeau, Spanel, Bauer and Goings)
Providing for sick leave and leave sharing for part-time academic employees at community and technical colleges.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
ESB 6825 by Senators Wojahn, Jacobsen, Thibaudeau, Snyder, B. Sheldon, Goings, Franklin, Horn, Shin, Bauer, Hargrove, Haugen, McAuliffe, Prentice and Costa
Placing property adjacent to Western state hospital in trust.
Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.
SSJM 8026 by Senate Committee on State & Local Government (originally sponsored by Senators Shin, Bauer, Heavey, Benton, Franklin, Eide, Patterson, Kline, Johnson, Gardner, Thibaudeau, Rossi, Goings, Hargrove, B. Sheldon, Horn, Haugen, Hochstatter, T. Sheldon, Swecker, Jacobsen, Fairley, Rasmussen, Prentice, Snyder, Stevens, Loveland, Roach, Hale, Honeyford, Brown, Spanel, Fraser, Costa, McAuliffe, Kohl-Welles and Oke)
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Korean War.
Referred to Committee on State Government.
SJM 8027 by Senators Shin, Bauer, Heavey, Benton, Franklin, Eide, Patterson, Kline, Johnson, Gardner, Thibaudeau, Rossi, Goings, Hargrove, B. Sheldon, Horn, Haugen, Hochstatter, T. Sheldon, Swecker, Jacobsen, Fairley, Rasmussen, Prentice, Snyder, Hale, Stevens, Roach, Honeyford, Spanel, Loveland, Fraser, Brown, Costa, McAuliffe, Kohl-Welles and Oke
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Korean War.
Referred to Committee on State Government.
2SSJR 8205 by Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senator Hargrove)
Requiring a geographic distribution of initiative petition signatures.
Referred to Committee on State Government.
There being no objection, the bills, memorials and resolution listed on the day's introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eighth order of business.
There being no objection, SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6416 was referred from the Committee on Health Care to the Committee on Commerce & Labor.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.
There being no objection, the House adjourned until 9:55 a.m., Thursday, February 17, 2000, the 39th Legislative Day.
TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk CLYDE BALLARD, Speaker
CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Chief Clerk FRANK CHOPP, Speaker