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FORTY FIFTH DAY

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MORNING SESSION

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House Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, February 21, 2001

The House was called to order at 9:55 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Ahern presiding).

Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.

INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING

HB 1928by Representatives Mulliken, O'Brien, Miloscia, Boldt, Cox, Lambert, Schindler, DeBolt, Talcott, Bush, Dunn, Sump, Mielke, Benson, Pennington, Schmidt, Esser, Casada, Van Luven, Morell, Ahern, Campbell, Carrell, G. Chandler and Mastin

AN ACT Relating to parental notification for abortions provided to minors; amending RCW 9.02.100; adding new sections to chapter 9.02 RCW; creating a new section; prescribing penalties; and declaring an emergency.

Held on First Reading.

HB 2169by Representative Alexander

AN ACT Relating to fire districts' options for issuing warrants; and amending RCW 52.16.050.

Referred to Committee on Local Government & Housing.

HB 2170by Representatives Alexander and Quall

AN ACT Relating to changing the voting requirements for creating a lake management district; and amending RCW 36.61.030, 36.61.090, 36.61.100, and 36.61.115.

Referred to Committee on Local Government & Housing.

HB 2171by Representatives Mitchell, Cooper, Ericksen, Fisher and Haigh

AN ACT Relating to distribution of off-road vehicle and nonhighway road funds; and adding a new section to chapter 46.09 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 2172by Representatives Grant and Mastin

AN ACT Relating to the repair and maintenance of backflow prevention assemblies; and amending RCW 18.106.010 and 18.106.040.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 2173by Representatives Clements, Conway, B. Chandler, Wood, Kenney and Alexander

AN ACT Relating to shared lottery games; amending RCW 28A.515.320; and adding a new section to chapter 67.70 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 2174by Representatives G. Chandler, Cooper, Conway and Edwards

AN ACT Relating to the Northwest Maritime Safety Act of 2001; adding new sections to chapter 88.16 RCW; creating a new section; making appropriations; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 2175by Representatives Pennington, Morris, Cairnes and Conway

AN ACT Relating to the tax treatment of boarding homes; amending RCW 82.04.050; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 2176by Representatives Ruderman and Lambert

AN ACT Relating to fees for locating unclaimed property; and amending RCW 63.29.350.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 2177by Representatives Hurst, Delvin, Lovick and O'Brien

AN ACT Relating to occupational licensing of registered sex offenders; adding a new section to chapter 18.27 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 18.106 RCW; and adding new sections to chapter 19.28 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

HB 2178by Representatives Ahern, Barlean, Veloria, Sump, Armstrong, Simpson, Dunn, Pearson, Hankins, Woods, Fromhold, Schindler, Hunt, Morell, Cooper, Mitchell, McMorris, Cox, Dickerson, Mielke, Mulliken, Boldt, O'Brien, Haigh, Cairnes, Talcott, Kenney and Conway

AN ACT Relating to honoring Washington's veterans of foreign wars; and adding a new section to chapter 47.04 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 2179by Representatives Keiser, Ruderman, Conway, McIntire, Schual-Berke, Pflug and Edwards

AN ACT Relating to termination of tax preferences; adding a new section to chapter 43.131 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 2180by Representatives Edwards, Dunshee, Edmonds, McIntire, Santos, Schual-Berke and Darneille

AN ACT Relating to preservation of federally assisted housing by nonprofit organizations; creating new sections; and providing an expiration date.

Referred to Committee on Local Government & Housing.

HB 2181by Representatives Miloscia, Mulliken and Dunshee

AN ACT Relating to boundary review boards; and adding a new section to chapter 36.93 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Local Government & Housing.

HB 2182by Representatives Schual-Berke, Lovick and Fisher

AN ACT Relating to child passenger restraint systems; amending RCW 46.61.687 and 46.61.688; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

February 19, 2001

HB 1002 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ruderman: Limiting the public inspection and copying of residential addresses or residential phone numbers of public employees or volunteers of public agencies. Reported by Committee on State Government

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives McMorris, Republican Co-Chair; Romero, Democratic Co-Chair; Miloscia, Democratic Vice Chair; Haigh; Lambert; McDermott and Schmidt.

Voting yea: Representatives McMorris, Romero, Miloscia, Haigh, Lambert, McDermott and Schmidt.

Excused: Representative Schindler.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2001

HB 1019 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pennington: Modifying the composition of the fish and wildlife commission. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Doumit, Democratic Co-Chair; Sump, Republican Co-Chair; Pearson, Republican Vice Chair; Rockefeller, Democratic Vice Chair; G. Chandler; Edwards; Eickmeyer; Ericksen; Jackley; Murray and Pennington.

Voting yea: Representatives Doumit, Sump, Pearson, Rockefeller, G. Chandler, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Jackley, Murray and Pennington.

Excused: Representative Buck.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2001

HB 1108 Prime Sponsor, Representative Bush: Authorizing the secretary of state to observe county election facilities. Reported by Committee on State Government

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives McMorris, Republican Co-Chair; Romero, Democratic Co-Chair; Miloscia, Democratic Vice Chair; Haigh; Lambert; McDermott and Schmidt.

Voting yea: Representatives McMorris, Romero, Miloscia, Haigh, Lambert, McDermott and Schmidt.

Excused: Representative Schindler.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 16, 2001

HB 1161 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Authorizing the department of licensing to establish engineer and land surveyors' certificate and licensing renewal intervals, renewal fees, and renewal dates. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Labor

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Conway, Democratic Co-Chair; B. Chandler, Republican Vice Chair; Wood, Democratic Vice Chair; Hunt; Kenney; Lisk and McMorris.

Voting yea: Representatives Conway, B. Chandler, Wood, Hunt, Kenney, Lisk and McMorris.

Excused: Representative Clements.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2001

HB 1173 Prime Sponsor, Representative Mulliken: Purchasing material, supplies, or equipment by fire districts. Reported by Committee on State Government

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives McMorris, Republican Co-Chair; Romero, Democratic Co-Chair; Miloscia, Democratic Vice Chair; Haigh; Lambert; McDermott and Schmidt.

Voting yea: Representatives McMorris, Romero, Miloscia, Haigh, Lambert, McDermott and Schmidt.

Excused: Representative Schindler.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2001

HB 1228 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schmidt: Extending state payment of election costs. Reported by Committee on State Government

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives McMorris, Republican Co-Chair; Romero, Democratic Co-Chair; Miloscia, Democratic Vice Chair; Haigh; Lambert; McDermott and Schmidt.

Voting yea: Representatives McMorris, Romero, Miloscia, Haigh, Lambert, McDermott and Schmidt.

Excused: Representative Schindler.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 19, 2001

HB 1345 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dickerson: Giving the office of financial management oversight over state agency personal service contracting practices. Reported by Committee on State Government

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives McMorris, Republican Co-Chair; Romero, Democratic Co-Chair; Miloscia, Democratic Vice Chair; Haigh; Lambert; McDermott and Schmidt.

Voting yea: Representatives McMorris, Romero, Miloscia, Haigh, Lambert, McDermott and Schmidt.

Excused: Representative Schindler.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 19, 2001

HB 1391 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kessler: Overseeing statutory legislative committees. Reported by Committee on State Government

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives McMorris, Republican Co-Chair; Romero, Democratic Co-Chair; Miloscia, Democratic Vice Chair; Haigh; Lambert; McDermott and Schmidt.

Voting yea: Representatives McMorris, Romero, Miloscia, Haigh, Lambert, McDermott and Schmidt.

Excused: Representative Schindler.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 16, 2001

HB 1403 Prime Sponsor, Representative DeBolt: Requiring new energy efficiency measures. Reported by Committee on Technology, Telecommunications & Energy

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Crouse, Republican Co-Chair; Poulsen, Democratic Co-Chair; Ruderman, Democratic Vice Chair; Anderson; Berkey; Bush; Cooper; DeBolt; Delvin; Esser; Hunt; Linville; Mielke; Morris; Pflug; Reardon; Simpson and Wood.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives B. Chandler.

Voting yea: Representatives Crouse, Poulsen, Ruderman, Anderson, Berkey, Bush, Cooper, DeBolt, Delvin, Esser, Hunt, Linville, Mielke, Morris, Pflug, Reardon, Simpson and Wood.

Voting nay: Representative B. Chandler.

Excused: Representative Casada.

Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.

February 16, 2001

HB 1404 Prime Sponsor, Representative Casada: Establishing tax credits for new facilities that provide electricity for direct service industrial customers. Reported by Committee on Technology, Telecommunications & Energy

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Crouse, Republican Co-Chair; Poulsen, Democratic Co-Chair; Ruderman, Democratic Vice Chair; Anderson; Berkey; Bush; B. Chandler; DeBolt; Delvin; Esser; Hunt; Linville; Mielke; Morris; Pflug; Reardon; Simpson and Wood.

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representative Cooper.

Voting yea: Representatives Crouse, Poulsen, Ruderman, Anderson, Berkey, Bush, B. Chandler, DeBolt, Delvin, Esser, Hunt, Linville, Mielke, Morris, Pflug, Reardon, Simpson and Wood.

Voting nay: Representative Cooper.

Excused: Representative Casada.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

February 20, 2001

HB 1422 Prime Sponsor, Representative Benson: Increasing the size of the state investment board. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Benson, Republican Co-Chair; Hatfield, Democratic Co-Chair; Bush, Republican Vice Chair; McIntire, Democratic Vice Chair; Barlean; Cairnes; DeBolt; Keiser; Miloscia; Roach; Santos and Simpson.

Voting yea: Representatives Benson, Hatfield, Bush, McIntire, Barlean, Cairnes, DeBolt, Keiser, Miloscia, Roach, Santos and Simpson.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 16, 2001

HB 1443 Prime Sponsor, Representative Wood: Authorizing public utility tax credits for home energy assistance programs for low-income households. Reported by Committee on Technology, Telecommunications & Energy

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Crouse, Republican Co-Chair; Poulsen, Democratic Co-Chair; Ruderman, Democratic Vice Chair; Anderson; Berkey; Bush; B. Chandler; Cooper; DeBolt; Delvin; Esser; Hunt; Linville; Mielke; Morris; Pflug; Reardon; Simpson and Wood.

Voting yea: Representatives Crouse, Poulsen, Ruderman, Anderson, Berkey, Bush, B. Chandler, Cooper, DeBolt, Delvin, Esser, Hunt, Linville, Mielke, Pflug, Reardon, Simpson and Wood.

Excused: Representatives Casada and Morris.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

February 19, 2001

HB 1546 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schual-Berke: Authorizing address confidentiality for victims of stalking. Reported by Committee on State Government

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives McMorris, Republican Co-Chair; Romero, Democratic Co-Chair; Miloscia, Democratic Vice Chair; Haigh; Lambert; McDermott and Schmidt.

Voting yea: Representatives McMorris, Romero, Miloscia, Haigh, Lambert, McDermott and Schmidt.

Excused: Representative Schindler.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2001

HB 1581 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cooper: Revising provisions for licensing of motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers. Reported by Committee on Transportation

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Fisher, Democratic Co-Chair; Mitchell, Republican Co-Chair; Cooper, Democratic Vice Chair; Ericksen, Republican Vice Chair; Hankins, Republican Vice Chair; Lovick, Democratic Vice Chair; Ahern; Anderson; Armstrong; G. Chandler; Edmonds; Haigh; Hatfield; Hurst; Jackley; Jarrett; Marine; Mielke; Morell; Ogden; Reardon; Rockefeller; Romero; Schindler; Simpson; Sump; Wood and Woods.

Voting yea: Representatives Fisher, Mitchell, Cooper, Lovick, Ericksen, Hankins, Ahern, Anderson, Armstrong, G. Chandler, Edmonds, Haigh, Hatfield, Jackley, Jarrett, Marine, Mielke, Morell, Ogden, Reardon, Rockefeller, Romero, Schindler, Simpson, Sump, Wood and Woods.

Excused: Representatives Hurst, Murray, and Skinner.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2001

HB 1584 Prime Sponsor, Representative Haigh: Revising requirements for vehicle license renewal. Reported by Committee on Transportation

Voting yea: Representatives Fisher, Mitchell, Cooper, Lovick, Ericksen, Hankins, Ahern, Anderson, Armstrong, Chandler G., Edmonds, Haigh, Hatfield, Hurst, Jackley, Jarrett, Marine, Mielke, Morell, Ogden, Reardon, Rockefeller, Romero, Schindler, Simpson, Sump, Wood and Woods.

Excused: Representatives Murray, and Skinner.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2001

HB 1721 Prime Sponsor, Representative Romero: Directing a state voters' pamphlet for primaries. Reported by Committee on State Government

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives McMorris, Republican Co-Chair; Romero, Democratic Co-Chair; Miloscia, Democratic Vice Chair; Haigh; Lambert; McDermott and Schmidt.

Voting yea: Representatives McMorris, Romero, Miloscia, Haigh, Lambert, McDermott and Schmidt.

Excused: Representative Schindler.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 20, 2001

HB 1729 Prime Sponsor, Representative Benson: Licensing surplus line brokers. Reported by Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance

Voting yea: Representatives Benson, Hatfield, Bush, McIntire, Barlean, Cairnes, DeBolt, Keiser, Miloscia, Roach, Santos and Simpson.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 19, 2001

HB 1844 Prime Sponsor, Representative Doumit: Allowing the department of natural resources to exchange certain bedlands to obtain clear title to certain property on the Cowlitz river. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Doumit, Democratic Co-Chair; Sump, Republican Co-Chair; Pearson, Republican Vice Chair; Rockefeller, Democratic Vice Chair; G. Chandler; Edwards; Eickmeyer; Ericksen; Jackley; Murray and Pennington.

Voting yea: Representatives Doumit, Sump, Pearson, Rockefeller, G. Chandler, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Jackley, Murray and Pennington.

Excused: Representative Buck.

Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.

February 19, 2001

HB 1846 Prime Sponsor, Representative Alexander: Allowing the department of natural resources to sell or exchange its light industrial property in Thurston county. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources

Voting yea: Representatives Doumit, Sump, Pearson, Rockefeller, G. Chandler, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Jackley, Murray and Pennington.

Excused: Representative Buck.

Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.

February 19, 2001

HB 2104 Prime Sponsor, Representative Rockefeller: Providing for an increase in forest fire protection funds. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources

Voting yea: Representatives Doumit, Sump, Pearson, Rockefeller, G. Chandler, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Jackley, Murray and Pennington.

Excused: Representative Buck.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

There being no objection, the bills listed on the day's committee reports under the fifth 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, the Committee on Trade & Economic Development was relieved of further consideration on House Bill No. 2144, and the bill was referred to the Committee on Finance.

There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.

There being no objection, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., February 22, 2001, the 46^th Legislative Day.

CLYDE BALLARD, SpeakerFRANK CHOPP, Speaker

TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief ClerkCYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Chief Clerk

FORTY SIXTH DAY

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MORNING SESSION

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House Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, February 22, 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 William Shephard and Sharon Okimoto.

RESOLUTION

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2001-4623 by Representatives Morell, Casada, Kenney, Jarrett, Bush, Darneille, Woods, Marine, Dunn, Schindler, Ahern, Pennington, Sump, Cooper, Fisher, Rockefeller, Reardon, Sehlin, Fromhold, Lovick, O'Brien, Benson, Hunt, Pflug, Lambert, Schmidt, G. Chandler, Veloria, Hankins, Hatfield and Conway

WHEREAS, Since 1896 the modern Olympic games have recognized the best athletes in the world rewarding individuals who are the standard of excellence in their field of competition; and

WHEREAS, Megan Quann, representing the United States of America, won two Olympic gold medals at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, one in the 100 meter breaststroke and one in the 400 medley relay; and

WHEREAS, Megan Quann has set the United States record in the 50 meter, 100 meter, and the 200 meter breaststroke competitions and has compiled too many victories to enumerate; and

WHEREAS, Megan Quann has achieved all of these things at the age of sixteen while maintaining a near perfect grade point average; and

WHEREAS, Megan Quann proudly represents the Puyallup Aquatic Club, including her Senior Coach Rick Benner, Head Coach Song Parent, Age Group Coach Pam Reid, and the Director of the club Terry VanZanten, as well as all of her teammates; and

WHEREAS, Megan Quann has brought great honor to the United States of America, to the State of Washington, to Pierce County, to the community of South Hill, and to Emerald Ridge High School;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives recognize Megan Quann as the standard of hard work, perseverance, and excellence for an entire generation of young people who can learn by watching and emulating the example she has set through all of her achievements; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerks of the House of Representatives to Megan Quann.

Representative Morell moved the adoption of the resolution.

Representatives Morell and Casada spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution. The Speaker (Representative Ogden presiding) recognized Senator Jim Kastama in the back of the Chamber who was visiting the House to honor Megan Quann.

House Resolution No. 4623 was adopted.

Senior Coach Rick Benner, Puyallup Aquatic Club, and Ms. Megan Quann addressed the Chamber. The Chamber recognized them and the members of the Puyallup Aquatic Club.

The Prayer was offered by Pastor Paul A. Stoots, Greater Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, Everett.

Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.

Marcus Petitt sang "Lift Every Voice and Sing". Marcus was joined on the Rostrum by his parents, Gilbert and Leslie Petitt, and his younger brother, Brandon.

RESOLUTION

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2001-4616 by Representatives Lovick, Cox, Haigh, Lambert, Santos, Schmidt, Romero, Casada, Fromhold, Esser, O'Brien, Skinner, Schual-Berke, Jarrett, Gombosky, Sump, McDermott, Ahern, Murray, Delvin, Reardon, Armstrong, Jackley, Ruderman, Dickerson, Hurst, Pearson, Miloscia, Fisher, Marine, G. Chandler, Darneille, Veloria, Edmonds, Hankins, Pflug, Hatfield, Conway and Woods

WHEREAS, Black History Month was established in February 1926 by Carter G. Woodson as Negro History Week and was later expanded to Afro-American History Month in 1976 in honor of the nation's bicentennial; and

WHEREAS, It was Carter G. Woodson's hope that through this special observance, all Americans would be reminded of their ethnic roots and develop a mutual respect for the contributions of all racial groups in America; and

WHEREAS, For more than 300 years as part of an established system of slavery and human bondage, Black Americans toiled and survived and then overcame the degradation and shame of this system to become contributors at every level of our public and private endeavors; and

WHEREAS, The desire to succeed and contribute to America caused Black Americans to defy racial hostility, Jim Crow Laws, and economic and social injustices; and

WHEREAS, This willingness to succeed and the love for their country have left a positive impact on American culture and society in areas of education, medicine, industry, the military, religion, social sciences, philosophy, agriculture, engineering, and the arts; and

WHEREAS, Black Americans continue to contribute widely to the attainment of peace, equality, and justice, and all Americans deserve to know of the great moments and accomplishments of Black Americans; and

WHEREAS, George Washington Bush was the first Black American to serve in the Washington Territorial Legislature; Representatives Charles Stokes and Marjorie Pitter King were the first Black American man and woman to serve in the legislature following the proclamation of Washington statehood; and Charles Z. Smith was the first Black American to serve on the Washington State Supreme Court; and

WHEREAS, The Washington State Legislature is honored to have among its former members the following elected Black American Representatives and Senators: Sam Smith, Michael Ross, Peggie Joan Maxie, George Fleming, Bill Smitherman, Jesse Wineberry, Vivian Caver, and Dawn Mason; and

WHEREAS, There have been major contributions made to Washington State history by Black American citizens including: Civil rights leader Edwin T. Pratt; poet Mona Lake Jones; artists Jacob Lawrence and James Washington; historian Esther Mumford; and musicians Quincy Jones, Ernestine Anderson, and Jimi Hendrix; and

WHEREAS, Washington is a beautiful state and America is a proud nation due to our recognition of the contributions made by many diverse ethnic populations and because of our ability to work together as a state dependent upon international peace, harmony, and cooperation;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives recognize February 2001, as Black History Month, in recognition of Americans of African descent who have contributed to America, a nation in which we take great pride; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the members of the Washington State House of Representatives do hereby recognize and appreciate the many benefits of Black History Month to our citizenry and to our culture in general and that we urge all citizens of the State of Washington to join with us in taking the opportunity this month to explore this rich history and expand our world view; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Co-Chief Clerks of the House of Representatives to the Chair of the Washington State Commission on African-American Affairs, to Judge Charles Stokes, the first African-American member of the Washington State House of Representatives, and to Justice Charles Z. Smith of the Washington State Supreme Court.

Representative Lovick moved the adoption of the resolution.

Representatives Lovick, Cox, Kenney, Santos, Conway, Jarrett, Haigh, Tokuda, and Skinner spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.

House Resolution No. 4616 was adopted.

INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING

HB 1928Representatives Mulliken, O'Brien, Miloscia, Boldt, Cox, Lambert, Schindler, DeBolt, Talcott, Bush, Dunn, Sump, Mielke, Benson, Pennington, Schmidt, Esser, Casada, Van Luven, Morell, Ahern, Campbell, Carrell, G. Chandler and Mastin

Held on First Reading.

HB 2183Representatives Rockefeller, Eickmeyer, Lantz, Haigh, Dunshee, Pennington, Jackley, Woods, Doumit, Edwards and Murray

AN ACT Relating to derelict fishing gear; adding a new section to chapter 77.12 RCW; creating a new section; and making appropriations.

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 2184Representatives Berkey, DeBolt, Morris, Dunshee and Edwards

AN ACT Relating to revising the excise tax treatment of park model trailers to provide the same tax treatment as that given to mobile homes; amending RCW 82.45.032; creating a new section; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 2185Representatives Cooper, Delvin, Romero, Hunt, Reardon, Schmidt, Rockefeller, Linville and Edwards

AN ACT Relating to creating the state pension board; amending RCW 41.45.020, 41.45.030, 41.45.090, 41.40.650, and 41.26.450; reenacting and amending RCW 41.45.020 and 41.45.060; adding new sections to chapter 41.45 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 41.50 RCW; repealing RCW 41.45.100, 41.45.110, and 41.45.120; decodifying RCW 41.45.0602; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 2186Representatives Woods, Mitchell, Hankins, Ericksen and Esser

AN ACT Relating to sale of ferry tickets and medium; amending RCW 47.64.120; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 2187Representatives Dunshee, Boldt, O'Brien, Edwards, Simpson and McIntire

AN ACT Relating to applying the consumer protection act to violations of the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act; and adding a new section to chapter 59.20 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Local Government & Housing.

HB 2188Representatives Dunn, Reardon, Pennington, Gombosky and Linville

AN ACT Relating to public facilities districts; amending RCW 35.57.010, 35.57.020, and 82.14.390; and adding a new section to chapter 36.100 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Trade & Economic Development.

HB 2189Representatives Poulsen, Morris, Ruderman, O'Brien, Schual-Berke and McIntire

AN ACT Relating to developing geothermal energy; amending RCW 43.140.900; and creating new sections.

Referred to Committee on Technology, Telecommunications & Energy.

HB 2190Representatives McDermott, Anderson, Santos, Schmidt, Quall, Ericksen, Kenney, Pearson, Schindler, Keiser, Schual-Berke, Rockefeller, Talcott, Haigh, Bush, O'Brien, Jarrett, Lambert, Kessler, Grant, Mielke and Simpson

AN ACT Relating to permitting children of certificated and classified school employees to enroll at the school where the employee is assigned; and amending RCW 28A.225.225 and 28A.225.270.

Referred to Committee on Education.

HCR 4409Representatives Alexander, Murray, Kenney, Cox, O'Brien, Schmidt, Hankins, McIntire, Edwards and Esser

Creating a joint select committee to review future facilities needs for higher education.

Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.

There being no objection, the bills and resolution listed on the day's introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

February 20, 2001

HB 1062Prime Sponsor, Representative O'Brien: Modifying provisions pertaining to the certification of peace officers. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Sehlin, Republican Co-Chair; Sommers, Democratic Co-Chair; Barlean, Republican Vice Chair; Doumit, Democratic Vice Chair; Lisk, Republican Vice Chair; Alexander; Benson; Clements; Cody; Cox; Dunshee; Fromhold; Gombosky; Grant; Kagi; Keiser; Kenney; Kessler; Linville; Mastin; McIntire; Mulliken; Pearson; Pflug; Ruderman; Schmidt; Schual-Berke; Talcott and Tokuda.

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Boldt and Lambert.

Voting yea: Representatives Sehlin, Sommers, Barlean, Doumit, Lisk, Alexander, Benson, Clements, Cody, Cox, Dunshee, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Linville, Mastin, McIntire, Mulliken, Pearson, Pflug, Ruderman, Schmidt, Schual-Berke, Talcott and Tokuda.

Voting nay: Representatives Boldt and Lambert.

Excused: Representative Buck.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 20, 2001

HB 1114Prime Sponsor, Representative Cairnes: Providing a tax exemption for thoroughbred horses. Reported by Committee on Finance

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Cairnes, Republican Co-Chair; Morris, Democratic Co-Chair; Berkey, Democratic Vice Chair; Roach, Republican Vice Chair; Carrell; Conway; Pennington; Santos; Van Luven and Veloria.

Voting yea: Representatives Cairnes, Morris, Berkey, Roach, Carrell, Conway, Pennington, Santos, Van Luven and Veloria.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 21, 2001

HB 1121Prime Sponsor, Representative Ballasiotes: Encouraging safe storage of firearms. Reported by Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Ballasiotes, Republican Co-Chair; O'Brien, Democratic Co-Chair; Lovick, Democratic Vice Chair; Kagi; Kirby and Morell.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Ahern, Republican Vice Chair; Cairnes.

Voting yea: Representatives Ballasiotes, O'Brien, Lovick, Kagi, Kirby and Morell.

Voting nay: Representatives Ahern, and Cairnes.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

February 20, 2001

HB 1211Prime Sponsor, Representative Benson: Creating the financial services regulation fund. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Sehlin, Republican Co-Chair; Sommers, Democratic Co-Chair; Barlean, Republican Vice Chair; Doumit, Democratic Vice Chair; Lisk, Republican Vice Chair; Alexander; Benson; Boldt; Clements; Cody; Cox; Dunshee; Fromhold; Gombosky; Grant; Kagi; Keiser; Kenney; Kessler; Lambert; Linville; Mastin; McIntire; Mulliken; Pearson; Pflug; Ruderman; Schmidt; Schual-Berke; Talcott and Tokuda.

Voting yea: Representatives Sehlin, Sommers, Barlean, Doumit, Lisk, Alexander, Benson, Boldt, Clements, Cody, Cox, Dunshee, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Lambert, Linville, Mastin, McIntire, Mulliken, Pearson, Pflug, Ruderman, Schmidt, Schual-Berke, Talcott and Tokuda.

Excused: Representative Buck.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 20, 2001

HB 1339Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Providing equity in the taxation of farmers. Reported by Committee on Finance

Voting yea: Representatives Cairnes, Morris, Berkey, Roach, Carrell, Conway, Pennington, Santos, Van Luven and Veloria.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 20, 2001

HB 1350Prime Sponsor, Representative G. Chandler: Changing water right appeals procedures for rights subject to a general stream adjudication. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Ecology

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives G. Chandler, Republican Co-Chair; Linville, Democratic Co-Chair; Cooper, Democratic Vice Chair; Mielke, Republican Vice Chair; B. Chandler; Delvin; Dunshee; Grant; Hunt; Kirby; Quall; Roach; Schoesler and Sump.

Voting yea: Representatives G. Chandler, Linville, Cooper, Mielke, B. Chandler, Delvin, Dunshee, Grant, Hunt, Kirby, Quall, Roach, Schoesler and Sump.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 20, 2001

HB 1371Prime Sponsor, Representative Morell: Allowing participation in health care authority insurance plans and contracts by surviving spouses and dependent children of emergency service personnel killed in the line of duty. Reported by Committee on Appropriations

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Sehlin, Republican Co-Chair; Sommers, Democratic Co-Chair; Barlean, Republican Vice Chair; Doumit, Democratic Vice Chair; Lisk, Republican Vice Chair; Alexander; Benson; Boldt; Clements; Cody; Cox; Dunshee; Fromhold; Gombosky; Grant; Kagi; Keiser; Kenney; Kessler; Lambert; Linville; Mastin; McIntire; Mulliken; Pearson; Pflug; Ruderman; Schmidt; Schual-Berke; Talcott and Tokuda.

Excused: Representative Buck.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 20, 2001

HB 1390Prime Sponsor, Representative Cody: Continuing health care benefits for individuals with disabilities. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Campbell, Republican Co-Chair; Cody, Democratic Co-Chair; Schual-Berke, Democratic Vice Chair; Alexander; Ballasiotes; Conway; Darneille; Edmonds; Edwards; Marine; McMorris; Pennington and Ruderman.

Voting yea: Representatives Cody, Campbell, Schual-Berke, Alexander, Ballasiotes, Conway, Darneille, Edmonds, Edwards, Marine, Pennington, and Ruderman.

Excused: Representatives McMorris, and Skinner.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 20, 2001

HB 1502Prime Sponsor, Representative G. Chandler: Revising provisions relating to conservation districts. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Ecology

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives G. Chandler, Republican Co-Chair; Linville, Democratic Co-Chair; Cooper, Democratic Vice Chair; Mielke, Republican Vice Chair; B. Chandler; Delvin; Dunshee; Grant; Hunt; Kirby; Quall; Roach; Schoesler and Sump.

Voting yea: Representatives G. Chandler, Linville, Cooper, Mielke, B. Chandler, Delvin, Dunshee, Grant, Hunt, Kirby, Quall, Roach, Schoesler and Sump.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 20, 2001

HB 1533Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Regarding food service regulation. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Ecology

Voting yea: Representatives G. Chandler, Linville, Cooper, Mielke, B. Chandler, Delvin, Dunshee, Grant, Hunt, Kirby, Quall, Roach, Schoesler and Sump.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 20, 2001

HB 1590Prime Sponsor, Representative Cody: Supporting the practice of breastfeeding. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Campbell, Republican Co-Chair; Cody, Democratic Co-Chair; Schual-Berke, Democratic Vice Chair; Alexander; Ballasiotes; Conway; Darneille; Edmonds; Edwards; Marine; McMorris; Pennington and Ruderman.

Voting yea: Representatives Cody, Campbell, Schual-Berke, Alexander, Ballasiotes, Conway, Darneille, Edmonds, Edwards, Marine, McMorris, Pennington, and Ruderman.

Excused: Representative Skinner.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 20, 2001

HB 1637Prime Sponsor, Representative Edmonds: Enhancing the wages and benefits of long-term care paraprofessional workers providing care to the elderly and disabled. Reported by Committee on Health Care

MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Campbell, Republican Co-Chair; Cody, Democratic Co-Chair; Schual-Berke, Democratic Vice Chair; Ballasiotes; Conway; Darneille; Edmonds; Edwards; Marine; McMorris; Pennington and Ruderman.

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representative Alexander.

Voting yea: Representatives Cody, Campbell, Schual-Berke, Ballasiotes, Conway, Darneille, Edmonds, Edwards, Marine, McMorris, Pennington, and Ruderman.

Voting nay: Representative Alexander.

Excused: Representative Skinner.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 20, 2001

HB 1650Prime Sponsor, Representative Cody: Requiring monitoring of the performance of the community mental health service delivery system. Reported by Committee on Health Care

Voting yea: Representatives Cody, Campbell, Schual-Berke, Alexander, Ballasiotes, Conway, Darneille, Edmonds, Edwards, Marine, McMorris, Pennington, and Ruderman.

Excused: Representative Skinner.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 20, 2001

HB 1753Prime Sponsor, Representative Ballasiotes: Establishing a medication outreach program. Reported by Committee on Health Care

Voting yea: Representatives Cody, Campbell, Schual-Berke, Alexander, Ballasiotes, Conway, Darneille, Edmonds, Edwards, Marine, McMorris, Pennington, and Ruderman.

Excused: Representative Skinner.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 20, 2001

HB 1774Prime Sponsor, Representative Pennington: Creating the senior pharmacy assistance program. Reported by Committee on Health Care

Voting yea: Representatives Cody, Campbell, Schual-Berke, Alexander, Ballasiotes, Conway, Darneille, Edmonds, Edwards, Marine, McMorris, Pennington, and Ruderman.

Excused: Representative Skinner.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

February 20, 2001

HB 1780Prime Sponsor, Representative Armstrong: Concerning moneys in the fruit and vegetable district fund. Reported by Committee on Agriculture & Ecology

Voting yea: Representatives G. Chandler, Linville, Cooper, Mielke, B. Chandler, Delvin, Dunshee, Grant, Hunt, Kirby, Quall, Roach, Schoesler and Sump.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

February 20, 2001

HJM 4003Prime Sponsor, Representative Marine: Requesting the addition of a prescription drug benefit to Medicare. Reported by Committee on Health Care

Voting yea: Representatives Cody, Campbell, Schual-Berke, Alexander, Ballasiotes, Conway, Darneille, Edmonds, Edwards, Marine, McMorris, Pennington, and Ruderman.

Excused: Representative Skinner.

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

There being no objection, the bills and memorial listed on the day's committee reports under the fifth order of business were referred to the committees so designated with the exception of HOUSE BILL NO. 1121 which was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

There being no objection, the House advanced to the sixth order of business.

SECOND READING

HOUSE BILL NO. 1039 by Representatives Ballasiotes, O'Brien, Ahern, Morell and Woods

Clarifying which prior offenses are considered strikes.

The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 1039 was substituted for House Bill No. 1039 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.

Substitute House Bill No. 1039 was read the second time.

There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Representatives Ballasiotes and O'Brien spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The Speaker (Representative Ogden presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1039.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1039 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 98, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.

Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Ballasiotes, Barlean, Benson, Berkey, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Casada, B. Chandler, G. Chandler, Clements, Cody, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Doumit, Dunn, Dunshee, Edmonds, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Esser, Fisher, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hunt, Hurst, Jackley, Jarrett, Kagi, Keiser, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lambert, Lantz, Linville, Lisk, Lovick, Marine, Mastin, McDermott, McIntire, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Mitchell, Morell, Morris, Mulliken, Murray, O'Brien, Ogden, Pearson, Pennington, Pflug, Poulsen, Quall, Reardon, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schmidt, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sump, Talcott, Tokuda, Van Luven, Veloria, Wood, Woods, Speaker Ballard, and Speaker Chopp - 98.

Substitute House Bill No. 1039, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1018 by Representatives Pennington, Mielke, Pearson and Alexander

Providing tax relief for disasters.

The bill was read the second time.

There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Representative Pennington spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The Speaker (Representative Ogden presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of House Bill No. 1018.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 1018 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 98, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.

House Bill No. 1018, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1024 by Representatives Doumit, G. Chandler, Linville, Sump, Quall, Clements, Schoesler, Hatfield and Grant

Increasing the growing cycle for short-rotation hardwoods for tax purposes.

The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 1024 was substituted for House Bill No. 1024 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.

Substitute House Bill No. 1024 was read the second time.

There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Representatives Doumit and Pearson spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The Speaker (Representative Ogden presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1024.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1024 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 98, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.

Substitute House Bill No. 1024, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1028 by Representatives Haigh, Schmidt, Romero, Conway, Kenney and Talcott

Revising the provision for military leave for public employees.

The bill was read the second time.

There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Representatives Romero and Schmidt spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The Speaker (Representative Ogden presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of House Bill No. 1028.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 1028 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 98, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.

House Bill No. 1028, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1035 by Representative Pennington

Extending a program of steelhead recovery in certain counties.

The bill was read the second time.

There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Representatives Pennington and Doumit spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The Speaker (Representative Ogden presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of House Bill No. 1035.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 1035 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 98, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.

House Bill No. 1035, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1042 by Representatives Campbell, Schual-Berke, Skinner, Haigh and Lantz

Establishing sterilization requirements for the commercial practices of electrology and tattooing.

The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 1042 was substituted for House Bill No. 1042 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.

Substitute House Bill No. 1042 was read the second time.

There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Representatives Campbell and Schual-Berke spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The Speaker (Representative Ogden presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1042.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1042 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 98, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.

Substitute House Bill No. 1042, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1052 by Representatives O'Brien and Ballasiotes

Incorporating amendments into the reorganized chapter 9.94A RCW.

The bill was read the second time.

There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.

Representatives O'Brien and Ballasiotes spoke in favor of passage of the bill.

The Speaker (Representative Ogden presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of House Bill No. 1052.

ROLL CALL

The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of House Bill No. 1052 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 98, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.

House Bill No. 1052, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.

There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.

MOTION

On motion of Representative Kessler, the House adjourned until 9:55 a.m., February 23, 2001, the 47^th Legislative Day.

CLYDE BALLARD, SpeakerFRANK CHOPP, Speaker

TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Chief ClerkCYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Chief Clerk