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EIGHTY-FIRST DAY
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NOON SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Cherberg Building, Olympia, Thursday, March 29, 2001
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Owen. No roll call was taken.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
March 27, 2001
HB 1067 Prime Sponsor, Representative O'Brien: Revising provisions relating to the commissioning and training of railroad police. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Benton, Eide, Finkbeiner, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, McAuliffe, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, T. Sheldon and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2001
HB 1070 Prime Sponsor, Representative Delvin: Revising provisions relating to the juvenile offender basic training camp program. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Carlson, Franklin, Hewitt, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Long and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 27, 2001
HB 1095 Prime Sponsor, Representative Mitchell: Updating oversize load permits. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Benton, Eide, Finkbeiner, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, McAuliffe, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, T. Sheldon and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 27, 2001
HB 1100 Prime Sponsor, Representative Fisher: Modifying notice requirements. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Benton, Eide, Finkbeiner, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, McAuliffe, Oke, Patterson, Prentice, T. Sheldon and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 27, 2001
SHB 1161 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Labor: 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 Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Franklin, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Rasmussen, Regala, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 27, 2001
HB 1179 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ericksen: Strengthening procedures for disqualification of drinking or drugged commercial drivers. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Eide, Finkbeiner, Jacobsen, Kastama, Oke, Patterson, Prentice and T. Sheldon.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2001
E2SHB 1180 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Obtaining and expending funds for the public health system. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Thibaudeau, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Costa, Deccio, Fraser, Parlette and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2001
HB 1287 Prime Sponsor, Representative Reardon: Extending the prohibition on mandatory local measured telecommunications service. Reported by Committee on Economic Development and Telecommunications
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators T. Sheldon, Chair; B. Sheldon, Vice Chair; Fairley, Finkbeiner, Haugen, McCaslin, Rossi and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2001
HB 1317 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ballasiotes: Removing the expiration date on emergency administration of epinephrine. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Thibaudeau, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Costa, Deccio, Fraser, Parlette and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 27, 2001
HB 1369 Prime Sponsor, Representative Esser: Making technical corrections to chapter 19.28 RCW, electricians and electrical installations. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Franklin, Hochstatter, Rasmussen, Regala, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2001
SHB 1391 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Overseeing statutory legislative committees. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Fairley, Vice Chair; Gardner, Hale, Haugen, Horn, Kline, McCaslin, Roach and T. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2001
ESHB 1418 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Finance: Promoting community revitalization. Reported by Committee on Economic Development and Telecommunications
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators T. Sheldon, Chair; B. Sheldon, Vice Chair; Fairley, Finkbeiner, McCaslin and Stevens.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
March 28, 2001
ESHB 1458 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Local Government and Housing: Relating to establishing a timeline for final decisions on project permit applications. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Gardner, Hale, Horn, Kline, McCaslin, Roach, T. Sheldon and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2001
SHB 1517 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Establishing quality management programs. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Fairley, Vice Chair; Gardner, Hale, Haugen, Horn, Kline, McCaslin, Roach, T. Sheldon and Swecker.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
March 28, 2001
SHB 1528 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Technology, Telecommunications and Energy: Reducing regulatory requirements on competitive telecommunications services and companies. Reported by Committee on Economic Development and Telecommunications
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators T. Sheldon, Chair; B. Sheldon, Vice Chair; Finkbeiner, Haugen and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 27, 2001
HB 1584 Prime Sponsor, Representative Haigh: Revising requirements for vehicle license renewal. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Benton, Eide, Finkbeiner, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, McAuliffe, Oke, T. Sheldon and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 27, 2001
SHB 1596 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation: Authorizing transportation for persons with special needs. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Eide, Finkbeiner, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, McAuliffe, Oke, T. Sheldon and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2001
SHB 1717 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections: Exempting from public inspection specified information on correctional facilities. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Carlson, Franklin, Hewitt, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Long and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2001
SHB 1899 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Prohibiting the use of social security numbers and drivers’ license numbers in professional licenses. Reported by Committee on Human Services and Corrections.
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Costa, Vice Chair; Carlson, Franklin, Hewitt, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, Long and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 27, 2001
SHB 1915 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Finance: Modifying wine and cider provisions. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Honeyford, Patterson, Rasmussen, Regala, West and Winsley.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Gardner, Vice Chair.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 27, 2001
HB 1983 Prime Sponsor, Representative Benson: Modifying "debt collector" so the term excludes affiliates of creditors that service creditor's accounts. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Franklin, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Rasmussen, Regala, West and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 28, 2001
HB 2031 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cairnes: Limiting the taxation of pay phone services. Reported by Committee on Economic Development and Telecommunications
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators T. Sheldon, Chair; B. Sheldon, Vice Chair; Finkbeiner, Haugen, McCaslin, Rossi and Stevens.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
March 28, 2001
HB 2096 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dunshee: Authorizing water-sewer districts to engage in general fund-raising for programs for low-income customers. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Fairley, Vice Chair; Gardner, Hale, Kline and Swecker.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Horn and T. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, Substitute House Bill No. 1517 was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
March 29, 2001
GA 9127 JAMES A. TUPPER, JR., appointed July 1, 2000, for a term ending June 30, 2006, as a member of the Pollution Control/Shorelines Hearings Board.
Reported by Committee on Environment, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Fraser, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Eide, Jacobsen and Patterson.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not confirm. Signed by Senators Hale, Honeyford, McDonald and Morton.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
March 29, 2001
GA 9155 KALEEN COTTINGHAM, appointed February 3, 2001, for a term ending June 30, 2002, as a member of the Pollution Control/Shorelines Hearings Board.
Reported by Committee on Environment, Energy and Water
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Fraser, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Eide, Jacobsen and Patterson.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not confirm. Signed by Senators Hale, Honeyford, McDonald and Morton.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 6171 by Senators Fairley, Zarelli, Spanel, Snyder and Franklin
AN ACT Relating to fiscal matters; amending 1999 c 379 ss 112, 758, and 937 (uncodified); amending 2000 2nd sp.s. c 1 ss 1008 and 1013 (uncodified); adding a new section to 1999 c 379 (uncodified); making appropriations; authorizing expenditures for capital improvements; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
SCR 8413 by Senator Prentice
Establishing a committee to study oil pricing.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheahan, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 2001-8640
By Senator Parlette
WHEREAS, Melvin O. Hunt, Police Chief of the city of Grand Coulee, has faithfully served the city for twenty-five years; and
WHEREAS, Melvin Hunt graduated from Grand Coulee High School, the University of Idaho, and the Spokane Police Academy before beginning his service to the city; and
WHEREAS, Chief Hunt began his law enforcement career with Grand Coulee on March 23, 1976, after serving the city as an auxiliary officer; and
WHEREAS, Chief Hunt has worked hard to provide leadership and sound judgment in law enforcement for the entire area, including the city of Grand Coulee and its environs; and
WHEREAS, The leadership and dedication evidenced by Chief Hunt have contributed greatly to the overall quality of life and livability of the city of Grand Coulee and the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, In recognition and appreciation of Melvin Hunt's outstanding service, the Mayor and City Council of Grand Coulee proclaimed Sunday, March 25, 2001, "Melvin O. Hunt Day";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize Chief Melvin O. Hunt's longstanding service performed with distinction, dedication to duty, loyalty, and dignity; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Melvin O. Hunt, Police Chief of the city of Grand Coulee, Tammara Byers, Mayor of the city of Grand Coulee, and the members of the Grand Coulee City Council.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheahan, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 2001-8651
By Senator Regala
WHEREAS, The Slavonian community has been a vital and vibrant part of Tacoma and western Washington for more than a century by providing leaders in fields of endeavor ranging from salmon fishing to politics, business, the judiciary and higher education; and
WHEREAS, Names such as Lieutenant Governor John Cherberg, State Senator and Court of Appeals Judge Jack Petrich, former University of Washington President Henry Suzzallo, fisherman and later airline founder Nick Bez, and shipbuilders Joe Martinac and the Skansie Brothers were all of Slavonian descent; and
WHEREAS, The Slavonian American Benevolent Society was founded in 1901 in Tacoma by immigrants from the Dalmatian Coast and islands in what is now Croatia; and
WHEREAS, The Society has maintained and nurtured ethnic traditions by providing a place to share cultural activities through plays, music and social events that bring people together around food, dancing and the sharing of songs from Dalmatia; and
WHEREAS, In 1906, the Slavonian American Benevolent Society built a lodge on North 30th Street in Old Tacoma. In addition to producing plays in the native Serbo-Croatian language, the Lodge was home to the first productions of the Tacoma Little Theater; and
WHEREAS, The Lodge was designated as an historic building by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1975, and is now listed on the National Historic Register. The structure is one of the longest standing buildings maintained by an ethnic-cultural group in our state; and
WHEREAS, The Society, which originally was an all male organization, changed the rules in the 1950s to allow women members to expand the number of family activities available to members; and
WHEREAS, The calendar of events includes the traditional “Three Kings Dance” in January; Vela Gospa in August, and the Daffodil Dinner in April; and
WHEREAS, members of the Slavonian American Benevolent Society have chosen to celebrate its Centennial by commissioning a sculpture by Larry Anderson commemorating the life and work of early immigrants from Croatia;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the state of Washington recognize and congratulate the Slavonian American Benevolent Society for one-hundred years of outstanding accomplishments and service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be presented to the Slavonian American Benevolent Society and President John Petrinovich.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheahan, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 2001-8652
By Senator Roach
WHEREAS, Chief Donald J. Frazier is retiring after having been in law enforcement for thirty years including twenty-two and half years as Chief; and
WHEREAS, Donald Frazier helped build a state of the art public safety building, and a state of the art communications center; and
WHEREAS, Chief Frazier authorized the laptop computer program, instituted a DARE program, the Citizen’s Academy, and full-time Narcotics & Property Detectives; and
WHEREAS, Chief Frazier instituted a Multi-agency SWAT team, a Marine Services Program, a Multi-agency Investigative team, a K-9 program, the ID-a-Kid program, the 911 simulator program; and
WHEREAS, Chief Frazier also instituted the Loaner Life Jacket Program, the Drown Proofing Education for Elementary School Children, a Police Chaplin Program, the Community Service Officer, and the Bonney Lake Police Department Open House and National Night Out Against Crime; and
WHEREAS, Chief Frazier was responsible for earning accreditation for the department and was the 1991 Bonney Lake Citizen of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Chief Frazier spent countless hours with service clubs and other organizations involved in community projects; and
WHEREAS, Chief Donald J. Frazier remained a dedicated father to his children while juggling the stressful life of a police officer and police chief; and
WHEREAS, Chief Frazier managed to befriend and touch all who have worked with him and those who know him away from the job;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That, Chief Donald T. Frazier be recognized for his outstanding service to the Bonney Lake Community and the legacy that he leaves to his friends, family, and fellow officers.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheahan, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 2001-8653
By Senator Larry Sheahan
WHEREAS, The Washington State Senate supports excellence in all fields of human endeavor; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Garfield-Palouse High School Boys’ Basketball Team have shown outstanding and unusual athletic skills at their chosen sport by winning the State’s Class B Championship for the second consecutive year; and
WHEREAS, The Vikings benefitted from the leadership and example of ten seniors on the varsity team; and
WHEREAS, These seniors led the Garfield-Palouse team to an astounding 27-1 record during the course of the year; and
WHEREAS, Jason Fox, Aaron Elder and Adam Elder made the All-State Team, and four members of the starting five made the First Team, All-County; and
WHEREAS, The Vikings Boys’ Basketball Team benefitted from the leadership and support of Principal Skip Wilson, Athletic Director Alli Bennett, Coach Tim Coles, and Assistant Coach Steve Swinney in their bid for athletic excellence; and
WHEREAS, The team and its leadership have brought distinction and pride to Garfield-Palouse High School, its students, its supporters, and the entire Garfield-Palouse community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor and congratulate the 2000-2001 Garfield-Palouse High School Boys’ Basketball Team for its hard work, dedication to athletic excellence, and maturity in achieving this recognition; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the principal of Garfield-Palouse High School and to the coaching staff of the 2000-2001 Garfield-Palouse High School Boys’ Basketball Team.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheahan, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 2001-8654
By Senator Larry Sheahan
WHEREAS, The Washington State Senate supports excellence in all fields of human endeavor; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Tekoa-Oaksdale High School Girls’ Basketball Team have exhibited outstanding athletic skill by winning the Class B State Championship; and
WHEREAS, To win the Class B State Championship, the Wildcats had to go to overtime to secure a 70-64 win over their opponents; and
WHEREAS, Betsy Smart and Katie Driscoll of the Tekoa-Oaksdale High School Girls’ Basketball Team were selected to the first team All-State, and Michelle Faunce was named to the second team All-State; and
WHEREAS, The Wildcats Girls’ Basketball Team benefitted from the leadership and support of Principal and Athletic Director Wayne Roellich, Coach Paul Vorhees, and Assistant Coach Kristen Davis in their bid for athletic excellence; and
WHEREAS, The team and its leadership have brought distinction and pride to Tekoa-Oaksdale High School, its students, its supporters, and the entire Tekoa-Oaksdale community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor and congratulate the 2000-2001 Tekoa-Oaksdale High School Girls’ Basketball Team for its hard work, dedication to excellence, and maturity in achieving this recognition; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the principal of Tekoa-/Oaksdale and to the coaching staff of the 2000-2001 Girls Class B State Basketball Champions.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheahan, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 2001-8655
By Senator Hewitt
WHEREAS, Walla Walla Community College was one of only two out of thirteen-hundred community colleges chosen for an eighteen month study of economic and social benefits to the community by the Association of Community College Trustees, a national nonprofit education organization; and
WHEREAS, the study tracked three kinds of benefits: the contributions to local jobs and incomes, private benefits to exiting students, and social benefits to Walla Walla County, Columbia County,and northern Umatilla County; and
WHEREAS, the study found that 8.4 percent of the total earnings in the regional economy was attributable to Walla Walla Community College operations and past-student productivity; and
WHEREAS, the study found that without Walla Walla Community College the communities would immediately lose two percent of their economy; and
WHEREAS, the study found that Walla Walla Community College operations directly contributes $19.4 million with jobs and services to the region; and
WHEREAS, the study found that taxpayers in the region save $18.60 in costs associated with crime, medical care, welfare and unemployment for every $1 spent on education; and
WHEREAS, the study found that Walla Walla Community College accounts for earnings in the region equal to that of over 3,600 jobs; and
WHEREAS, the study found that every credit hour of instruction at Walla Walla Community College adds $56 to an exiting student’s annual income making the total value of credit hours of instruction equal to $46.4 million in earnings or 1,311 jobs in the Walla Walla economy; and
WHEREAS, the study demonstrated that Walla Walla Community College is a sound public investment that enriches the lives of its students, both materially and culturally, while reducing the demand for taxpayer-supported social services and contributing to the economic vitality of the state;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the Senate of the state of Washington, that the Walla Walla Community College Board of Trustees, President Steve VanAusdle, and all the members of the college faculty and staff be congratulated on participating in the Association of Community Colleges Trustees Study, and recognized for their significant contribution to their community and the state of Washington; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Walla Walla Community College President Steve VanAusdle.
MOTION
At 12:12 p.m., on motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 30, 2001.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
TONY M. COOK, Secretary of the Senate