FIRST SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION
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TWENTY THIRD DAY
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House Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, May 17, 2001
The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Ogden presiding). 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 Evelyn Poff and Barbara Strophy. Prayer was offered by Representative Brad Benson.
Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.
INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING
HB 2259 by Representatives Rockefeller, Eickmeyer, Lantz, Jackley and Haigh
AN ACT Relating to clarifying that a court may not suspend more than one-half of a fine that is imposed on violators of disabled parking or disabled parking permits; and amending RCW 46.16.381.
Held on 1st Reading.
HB 2260 by Representatives Cairnes, Morris, Kessler, Linville, McMorris, Doumit, Anderson, Hatfield, Poulsen, Crouse, Veloria, Benson, DeBolt, Reardon, Ericksen, Armstrong, Dunshee, Mastin and Delvin
AN ACT Relating to the taxation of grocery distribution cooperatives; amending RCW 82.04.270; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; creating a new section; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Held on First Reading.
HB 2261 by Representatives Van Luven, Edwards, Cairnes, Cody and Campbell
AN ACT Relating to the taxation of organ procurement and transplanting activities; amending RCW 82.04.324; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.
Held on 1st Reading.
HB 2262 by Representatives Lambert, Sommers, Talcott and Kessler
AN ACT Relating to sexual misconduct with a minor; amending RCW 9A.44.093 and 9A.44.096; and prescribing penalties.
Held on First Reading.
HB 2263 by Representatives Schual-Berke, Doumit, Haigh, Kenney, McIntire, Tokuda, Fisher, Fromhold, Hurst, Veloria, Hunt, Edmonds, Wood, Kagi and Quall
AN ACT Relating to funding for traffic safety education; amending RCW 46.20.055 and 46.68.041; and reenacting and amending RCW 46.20.120.
Held on First Reading.
HB 2264 by Representatives Cody, Alexander, Romero, Skinner, Schual-Berke and Ballasiotes
AN ACT Relating to mental health service performance measures; adding new sections to chapter 71.24 RCW; and creating a new section.
Held on First Reading.
HB 2265 by Representatives Ogden and Talcott
AN ACT Relating to an open private choice primary; amending RCW 29.01.090, 29.04.180, 29.27.020, 29.27.030, 29.30.005, 29.30.025, 29.30.095, 29.30.101, 29.33.320, 29.36.045, 29.42.010, 29.42.050, 29.42.070, and 42.17.020; adding a new section to chapter 29.07 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 29.30 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 29.15 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 29.42 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 29.81A RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 29 RCW; creating new sections; repealing RCW 29.18.010, 29.18.120, 29.18.150, 29.18.160, 29.18.200, and 29.30.040; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.
Held on First Reading.
There being no objection, the bills listed on the day's introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.
MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE
May 16, 2001
Mr. Speakers:
The Senate refuses to concur in the House amendment to ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 6183 and asks the House to recede therefrom.
Tony M. Cook, Secretary
May 16, 2001
Mr. Speakers:
The Senate has passed the following bills:
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5237,
SECOND ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5528,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5937,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6012,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6166,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Tony M. Cook, Secretary
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.
MOTION
On motion of Representative Hatfield, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., May 18, 2001, the 24th Legislative Day of the First Special Legislative Session.
CLYDE BALLARD, Speaker FRANK CHOPP, Speaker
TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief Clerk CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Chief Clerk