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FIFTY SEVENTH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION

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FORTY FIFTH DAY

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House Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, February 27, 2002


             The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Lovick 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 Sarah Morris and Trang Hoang. Prayer was offered by Pastor Bob Delaney, Harvest Christian Fellowship Church, Spokane.


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


MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

February 26, 2002

Mr. Speaker:


             The Senate has passed:

ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 6396,

SENATE BILL NO. 6818,

and the same are herewith transmitted.

Tony M. Cook, Secretary


             The Speaker assumed the chair.


SIGNED BY THE SPEAKER

The Speaker signed:

SENATE BILL NO. 6036,

             The Speaker called upon Representative Lovick to preside.


RESOLUTION


             HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2002-4719, By Representatives Esser, Ruderman, Nixon, Lovick, Schmidt, Cox, Anderson, Jarrett, Van Luven, Skinner, Hankins and Pflug


             WHEREAS, More than 32,500 Microsoft employees living in our great State of Washington contribute to the social and economic well-being of our state; and

             WHEREAS, Microsoft employees developed and deployed in 10 hours the Family Registration Web at the request of the American Red Cross to help the organization reunite friends and families displaced by the attacks of September 11th, as well as assisting relief efforts in many ways; and

             WHEREAS, The United States Army honored Microsoft employees for their commitment to helping those affected by the events of September 11th;

             NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of Washington express their thanks to Microsoft employees for helping our nation respond to the events of September 11th; and

             BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Bill Gates, Chairman of the Board and Chief Software Architect of Microsoft Corporation, and Deborah Willingham, Senior Vice President, Human Resources.


             Representative Esser moved the adoption of the resolution.


             Representatives Esser, Ruderman, Nixon and Kessler spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.


             House Resolution No. 4719 was adopted.


SPEAKER'S PRIVILEGE


             The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) introduced the Apple Blossom Court, Queen Natalie Bird, and Princesses Amanda Johnson and Bergen White. Queen Natalie addressed the Chamber.


             The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) called upon Representative Ogden to preside.


INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

 

HB 2983           by Representatives Armstrong, Anderson, Mitchell, Morell, Mielke, Pflug, Boldt, Woods and Kessler


             AN ACT Relating to maximizing the revenue generated from motorist information sign panels; and adding a new section to chapter 47.36 RCW.


             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 2984           by Representatives Mielke, Armstrong, Ericksen, Holmquist, Schindler, Morell, Mitchell, Boldt and Woods


             AN ACT Relating to allowing additional public-private transportation initiatives; and amending RCW 47.46.030.


             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 2985           by Representatives Ericksen, Anderson, Armstrong, Schindler, Holmquist, Mielke, Pflug, Mulliken, Boldt and Woods


             AN ACT Relating to transportation project permits; and adding new sections to chapter 47.06C RCW.


             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 2986           by Representatives Ericksen, Anderson, Holmquist, Schindler, Morell, Mielke, Hankins, Pflug, Mulliken, Boldt, Woods and Kessler


             AN ACT Relating to habitat mitigation banks; and adding a new chapter to Title 90 RCW.


             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 2987           by Representatives Mielke, Ericksen, Sehlin and Boldt


             AN ACT Relating to passenger-only ferries; and amending RCW 47.60.120 and 47.64.090.


             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 2988           by Representatives Anderson, Morell, Schindler, Ericksen, Mitchell, Mielke, Hankins, Boldt, Woods and Bush


             AN ACT Relating to election of board members of a regional transit authority; and amending RCW 81.112.030 and 81.112.040.


             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 2989           by Representatives Anderson, Morell, Ericksen, Schindler, Mielke, Pflug, Boldt, Woods and Kessler


             AN ACT Relating to unrestricted use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes on weekends; and amending RCW 46.61.165 and 47.52.025.


             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 2990           by Representatives Schindler, Holmquist, Mielke, Ericksen, Mitchell, Morell, Pflug, Mulliken, Boldt, Woods and Kessler


             AN ACT Relating to continuity of transportation efficiencies; repealing 2002 c . . . (ESHB 2304) s 205 (uncodified); repealing 2002 c . . . (ESHB 2304) s 309 (uncodified); and declaring an emergency.


             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 2991           by Representatives Ericksen, Mielke, Schindler, Mitchell, Morell, Holmquist, Pflug, Mulliken, Boldt and Woods


             AN ACT Relating to streamlining permitting for transportation projects of statewide significance; and adding a new section to chapter 47.28 RCW.


             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 2992           by Representatives Kirby, O'Brien, Reardon, Jarrett, Lovick, Armstrong, Morell, Hatfield, Kessler, Jackley and Bush


             AN ACT Relating to transportation-related impact fees for residential construction; and adding a new section to chapter 82.02 RCW.


             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

HB 2993           by Representatives Linville and Kirby


             AN ACT Relating to water policy; amending RCW 90.54.020, 90.22.010, 90.03.386, 90.03.383, 90.48.495, 90.48.112, 90.46.010, 90.46.030, 90.46.050, 90.46.130, 90.03.380, 90.44.100, 43.21B.110, 90.38.020, 90.42.080, and 90.03.370; reenacting and amending RCW 90.14.140; adding new sections to chapter 90.54 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 90.82 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 90.03 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 70.119A RCW; adding new sections to chapter 90.46 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 90.44 RCW; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.


             Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.

 

HB 2994           by Representative Clements


             AN ACT Relating to repealing ergonomics rules; amending RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050; adding a new section to chapter 49.17 RCW; and declaring an emergency.


             Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

 

HB 2995           by Representative Fisher


             AN ACT Relating to vehicle dealer documentary service fees; amending RCW 63.14.010 and 63.14.130; reenacting and amending RCW 46.70.180; and creating a new section.


             Referred to Committee on Transportation.

 

ESB 6396         by Senators Fairley and Zarelli; by request of Governor Locke


             AN ACT Relating to the capital budget; amending RCW 28B.30.730, 28B.50.360, 43.30.265, 46.09.165, and 79A.25.200; amending 2001 2nd sp.s. c 8 ss 117, 118, 147, 183, 257, 270, 278, 303, 311, 313, 315, 344, 346, 348, 350, 354, 387, 388, 390, 392, 394, 396, 397, 416, 420, 425, 505, 506, 602, 624, 661, 701, 755, 784, 799, 803, 804, 813, 824, 828, 829, 907, 111, 157, and 265 (uncodified); adding new sections to 2001 2nd sp.s. c 8 (uncodified); creating new sections; repealing 2001 2nd sp.s. c 8 ss 184, 186, 187, and 421 (uncodified); making appropriations; authorizing expenditures for capital improvements; and declaring an emergency.


             Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.

 

SB 6818            by Senators Fairley and Zarelli


             AN ACT Relating to state general obligation bonds; amending RCW 39.42.060; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; and declaring an emergency.


             Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.


             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 25, 2002

SSB 5099          Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care: Designating medical directors. Reported by Committee on Health Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended.


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Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Schual-Berke, Vice Chairman; Campbell, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Conway; Darneille; Edwards; Ruderman and Skinner.


             Voting Yea: Representatives Cody, Schual-Berke, Campbell, Alexander, Conway, Darneille, Edwards, Ruderman and Skinner.

             Excused: Representatives Ballasiotes and Benson.


             Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


February 25, 2002

SB 5373            Prime Sponsor, Senator Sheahan: Changing mandatory arbitration of civil actions. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Lantz, Chairman; Hurst, Vice Chairman; Dickerson; Lovick and Lysen.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Carrell, Ranking Minority Member; Boldt; Esser and Jarrett.


             Voting Yea: Representatives Lantz, Hurst, Dickerson, Lovick and Lysen.

             Voting Nay: Representatives Carrell, Boldt, Esser and Jarrett.


             Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


February 25, 2002

SB 5829            Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Relating to cooperative activities by local governments. Reported by Committee on Health Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Schual-Berke, Vice Chairman; Campbell, Ranking Minority Member; Conway; Darneille; Edwards and Ruderman.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Alexander and Skinner.


             Voting Yea: Representatives Cody, Schual-Berke, Campbell, Conway, Darneille, Edwards and Ruderman.

             Voting Nay: Representatives Alexander and Skinner.

             Excused: Representatives Ballasiotes and Benson.


             Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


February 25, 2002

SB 6266            Prime Sponsor, Senator Johnson: Updating creditor/debtor personal property exemptions. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Lantz, Chairman; Hurst, Vice Chairman; Boldt; Dickerson; Esser; Jarrett; Lovick and Lysen.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Carrell, Ranking Minority Member.


             Voting Yea: Representatives Lantz, Hurst, Boldt, Dickerson, Esser, Jarrett, Lovick and Lysen.

             Voting Nay: Representative Carrell.


             Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


February 25, 2002

SB 6401            Prime Sponsor, Senator Kline: Standardizing references to county clerks. Reported by Committee on Judiciary

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Lantz, Chairman; Hurst, Vice Chairman; Carrell, Ranking Minority Member; Dickerson; Esser; Jarrett; Lovick and Lysen.

 

MINORITY recommendation: Without recommendation. Signed by Representatives Boldt.


             Voting Yea: Representatives Lantz, Hurst, Carrell, Dickerson, Esser, Jarrett, Lovick and Lysen.

             Voting Nay: Representative Boldt.


             Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


February 25, 2002

SSB 6537          Prime Sponsor, Committee on Health & Long-Term Care: Providing emergency contraception to sexual assault victims. Reported by Committee on Health Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Schual-Berke, Vice Chairman; Campbell, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Conway; Darneille; Edwards; Ruderman and Skinner.


             Voting Yea: Representatives Cody, Schual-Berke, Campbell, Alexander, Conway, Darneille, Edwards, Ruderman and Skinner.

             Excused: Representatives Ballasiotes and Benson.


             Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.


February 25, 2002

ESSB 6558       Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education: Revising provisions for the governance of the Washington state school for the deaf. Reported by Committee on Children & Family Services

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended.


             Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:


Sponsor, Senator          "Sec. 1. RCW 72.40.010 and 1985 c 378 s 11 are each amended to read as follows:

             There are established at Vancouver, Clark county, a school which shall be known as the state school for the blind, and a separate school which shall be known as the state school for the deaf. The primary purpose of the state school for the blind and the state school for the deaf is to educate and train hearing and visually impaired children.

             The ((schools)) school for the blind shall be under the direction of ((their respective superintendents)) the superintendent with the advice of the board of trustees. The school for the deaf shall be under the direction of the superintendent and the board of trustees.

 

             Sec. 2. RCW 72.40.022 and 1993 c 147 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

             In addition to any other powers and duties prescribed by law, the superintendent of the state school for the blind ((and the superintendent of the state school for the deaf)):

             (1) Shall have full control of ((their respective schools)) the school and the property of various kinds.

             (2) May establish criteria, in addition to state certification, for teachers at ((their respective schools)) the school.

             (3) Shall employ members of the faculty, administrative officers, and other employees, who shall all be subject to chapter 41.06 RCW, the state civil service law, unless specifically exempted by other provisions of law.

             (4) Shall establish the course of study including vocational training, with the assistance of the faculty and the advice of the ((respective boards)) board of trustees.

             (5) May establish new facilities as needs demand.

             (6) May adopt rules, under chapter 34.05 RCW, as deemed necessary for the government, management, and operation of the housing facilities.

             (7) Shall control the use of the facilities and authorize the use of the facilities for night school, summer school, public meetings, or other purposes consistent with the purposes of ((their respective schools)) the school.

             (8) May adopt rules for pedestrian and vehicular traffic on property owned, operated, and maintained by the ((respective schools)) school.

             (9) Shall purchase all supplies and lease or purchase equipment and other personal property needed for the operation or maintenance of ((their respective schools)) the school.

             (10) Except as otherwise provided by law, may enter into contracts as ((each)) the superintendent deems essential to the ((respective purposes of their schools)) purpose of the school.

             (11) May receive gifts, grants, conveyances, devises, and bequests of real or personal property from whatever source, as may be made from time to time, in trust or otherwise, whenever the terms and conditions will aid in carrying out the programs of the ((respective schools)) school; sell, lease or exchange, invest, or expend the same or the proceeds, rents, profits, and income thereof except as limited by the terms and conditions thereof; and adopt rules to govern the receipt and expenditure of the proceeds, rents, profits, and income thereof.

             (12) May, except as otherwise provided by law, enter into contracts ((as the superintendents deem)) the superintendent deems essential for the operation of ((their respective schools)) the school.

             (13) May adopt rules providing for the transferability of employees between the school for the deaf and the school for the blind consistent with collective bargaining agreements in effect.

             (14) Shall prepare and administer ((their respective budgets)) the school's budget consistent with RCW 43.88.160 and the budget and accounting act, chapter 43.88 RCW generally, as applicable.

             (15) May adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW and perform all other acts not forbidden by law as the superintendent((s)) deems necessary or appropriate to the administration of ((their respective schools)) the school.

 

             NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. A new section is added to chapter 72.40 RCW to read as follows:

             In addition to any other powers and duties prescribed by law, the superintendent of the state school for the deaf:

             (1) Shall have the responsibility for the supervision and management of the school and the property of various kinds.

             (2) May establish criteria, in addition to state certification, for the teachers at the school.

             (3) Shall employ members of the faculty, administrative officers, and other employees, who shall all be subject to chapter 41.06 RCW, the state civil service law, unless specifically exempted by other provisions of law.

             (4) Shall establish the course of study including vocational training, with the assistance of the faculty and the approval of the board of trustees.

             (5) May establish, with the approval of the board of trustees, new facilities as needs demand.

             (6) May adopt rules, under chapter 34.05 RCW, as approved by the board of trustees, as deemed necessary for the governance, management, and operation of the housing facilities.

             (7) Shall, as approved by the board of trustees, control the use of the facilities and authorize the use of the facilities for night school, summer school, public meetings, or other purposes consistent with the purposes of the school.

             (8) May adopt rules, as approved by the board of trustees, for pedestrian and vehicular traffic on property owned, operated, and maintained by the school.

             (9) Shall purchase all supplies and lease or purchase equipment and other personal property needed for the operation or maintenance of the school.

             (10) Except as otherwise provided by law, may enter into contracts as the superintendent deems essential to the purpose of the school.

             (11) May receive gifts, grants, conveyances, devises, and bequests of real or personal property from whatever source, as may be made from time to time, in trust or otherwise, whenever the terms and conditions will aid in carrying out the programs of the school; sell, lease or exchange, invest, or expend the same or the proceeds, rents, profits, and income thereof except as limited by the terms and conditions thereof; and adopt rules to govern the receipt and expenditure of the proceeds, rents, profits, and income thereof.

             (12) May adopt rules, as approved by the board of trustees, providing for the transferability of employees between the school for the deaf and the school for the blind consistent with collective bargaining agreements in effect.

             (13) Shall prepare, submit to the board of trustees for approval, and administer the budget consistent with RCW 43.88.160 and the budget and accounting act, chapter 43.88 RCW generally, as applicable.

             (14) May adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW, as approved by the board of trustees, and perform all other acts not forbidden by law as the superintendent deems necessary or appropriate to the administration of the school.

 

             Sec. 4. RCW 72.40.024 and 1993 c 147 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:

             In addition to the powers and duties under RCW 72.40.022 and section 3 of this act, the superintendent of each school shall:

             (1) Monitor the location and educational placement of each student reported to the superintendents by the educational service district superintendents;

             (2) Provide information about educational programs, instructional techniques, materials, equipment, and resources available to students with visual or auditory impairments to the parent or guardian, educational service district superintendent, and the superintendent of the school district where the student resides; and

             (3) Serve as a consultant to the office of the superintendent of public instruction, provide instructional leadership, and assist school districts in improving their instructional programs for students with visual or hearing impairments.

 

             Sec. 5. RCW 72.42.010 and 1985 c 378 s 31 are each amended to read as follows:

             It is the intention of the legislature, in creating a board of trustees for the state school for the deaf to perform the duties set forth in this chapter, that the board of trustees perform needed ((advisory)) oversight services to the governor and the legislature ((and to the superintendent)) of the Washington state school for the deaf in the development of programs for the hearing impaired, and in the operation of the Washington state school for the deaf.

 

             NEW SECTION. Sec. 6. A new section is added to chapter 72.42 RCW to read as follows:

             Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, as used in this chapter "school" means the Washington state school for the deaf.

 

             NEW SECTION. Sec. 7. A new section is added to chapter 72.42 RCW to read as follows:

             (1) The governance of the school shall be vested in a board of trustees. The board shall consist of nine members appointed by the governor, with the consent of the senate. The board shall be composed of a resident from each of the state's congressional districts and shall include:

             (a) One member who is deaf or hearing impaired;

             (b) Two members who are experienced educational professionals;

             (c) One member who is experienced in providing residential services to youth; and

             (d) One member who is the parent of a child who is deaf or hearing impaired and who is receiving or has received educational services related to deafness or hearing impairment from a public educational institution.

             (2) No voting trustee may be an employee of the school, a member of the board of directors of any school district, a member of the governing board of any public or private educational institution, a school district or educational service district administrator appointed after July 1, 1986, or an elected officer or member of the legislative authority of any municipal corporation.

             (3) Trustees shall be appointed by the governor to serve a term of five years except that any person appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of a term shall be appointed within sixty days of the vacancy and appointed only for the remainder of the term. Of the initial members, three must be appointed for two-year terms, three must be appointed for three-year terms, and the remainder must be appointed for five-year terms.

             (4) The board shall not be deemed unlawfully constituted and a trustee shall not be deemed ineligible to serve the remainder of the trustee's unexpired term on the board solely by reason of the establishment of new or revised boundaries for congressional districts. In such an event, each trustee may continue to serve in office for the balance of the term for which he or she was appointed so long as the trustee continues to reside within the boundaries of the congressional district as they existed at the time of his or her appointment. Vacancies which occur in a trustee position during the balance of any term shall be filled pursuant to subsection (3) of this section by a successor who resides within the boundaries of the congressional district from which the member whose office was vacated was appointed as they existed at the time of his or her appointment. At the completion of such term, and thereafter, a successor shall be appointed from the congressional district which corresponds in number with the congressional district from which the incumbent was appointed.

 

             NEW SECTION. Sec. 8. A new section is added to chapter 72.42 RCW to read as follows:

             The board of trustees of the school:

             (1) Shall adopt rules and regulations for its own governance;

             (2) Shall direct the development of, approve, and monitor the enforcement of policies, rules, and regulations pertaining to the school, including but not limited to:

             (a) The use of classrooms and other facilities for summer or night schools or for public meetings and any other uses;

             (b) Pedestrian and vehicular traffic on property owned, operated, or maintained by the school;

             (c) Governance, management, and operation of the residential facilities;

             (d) Transferability of employees between the school for the deaf and the school for the blind consistent with collective bargaining agreements in effect; and

             (e) Compliance with state and federal education civil rights laws at the school.

             (3) Shall develop a process for recommending candidates for the position of superintendent and upon a vacancy shall submit a list of three qualified candidates for superintendent to the governor;

             (4) Shall submit an evaluation of the superintendent to the governor by July 1st of each odd-numbered year that includes a recommendation regarding the retention of the superintendent;

             (5) May recommend to the governor at any time that the superintendent be removed for conduct deemed by the board to be detrimental to the interests of the school;

             (6) Shall prepare and submit by July 1st of each even-numbered year a report to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature which contains a detailed summary of the school's progress on performance objectives and the school's work, facility conditions, and revenues and costs of the school for the previous year and which contains those recommendations it deems necessary and advisable for the governor and the legislature to act on;

             (7) Shall approve the school's budget and all funding requests, both operating and capital, submitted to the governor;

             (8) Shall directSponsor, Senator and approve the development and implementation of comprehensive programs of education, training, and as needed residential living, such that students served by the school receive a challenging and quality education in a safe school environment;

             (9) Shall direct, monitor, and approve the implementation of a comprehensive continuous quality improvement system for the school;

             (10) Shall monitor and inspect all existing facilities of the school and report its findings in its biennial report to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature; and

             (11) May grant to every student, upon graduation or completion of a program or course of study, a suitable diploma, nonbaccalaureate degree, or certificate.

 

             NEW SECTION. Sec. 9. A new section is added to chapter 72.42 RCW to read as follows:

             (1) The board of trustees shall organize, adopt bylaws for its own governance, and adopt rules not inconsistent with this chapter as they deem necessary. At such organizational meeting it shall elect from among its members a chairman and a vice-chairman, each to serve for one year, and annually thereafter shall elect such officers to serve until their successors are appointed or qualified.

             (2) A majority of the voting members of the board in office constitutes a quorum, but a lesser number may adjourn from time to time and may compel the attendance of absent members in such manner as prescribed by its bylaws, rules, or regulations.

 

             Sec. 10. RCW 72.42.070 and 1993 c 147 s 10 are each amended to read as follows:

             The board of trustees shall meet at least quarterly but may meet more frequently at such times as the board by resolution determines or the bylaws of the board prescribe.

 

             NEW SECTION. Sec. 11. The following acts or parts of acts are each repealed:

             (1) RCW 72.42.020 (Board of trustees--Membership--Terms--Vacancies--Officers--Rules and regulations) and 1993 c 147 s 9, 1985 c 378 s 33, 1982 1st ex.s. c 30 s 15, & 1972 ex.s. c 96 s 2;

             (2) RCW 72.42.025 (Membership, effect of creation of new congressional districts or boundaries) and 1982 1st ex.s. c 30 s 16;

             (3) RCW 72.42.030 (Bylaws--Rules and regulations--Officers) and 1972 ex.s. c 96 s 3; and

             (4) RCW 72.42.040 (Powers and duties) and 1985 c 378 s 34, 1981 c 42 s 1, & 1972 ex.s. c 96 s 4.

 

             NEW SECTION. Sec. 12. This act takes effect July 1, 2002, except that the governor may appoint the members of the board of trustees under section 7 of this act prior to the beginning of their terms of office on July 1, 2002.

 

Signed by Representatives Tokuda, Chairman; Kagi, Vice Chairman; Boldt, Ranking Minority Member; Darneille; Dickerson; Miloscia; Morell; Nixon and Orcutt.

 

             Voting Yea: Representatives Tokuda, Kagi, Boldt, Darneille, Dickerson, Miloscia, Morell, Nixon and Orcutt.

 

             Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 25, 2002

SB 6587            Prime Sponsor, Senator Thibaudeau: Repealing state regulation of eye banks. Reported by Committee on Health Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Schual-Berke, Vice Chairman; Campbell, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Conway; Darneille; Edwards; Ruderman and Skinner.

 

             Voting Yea: Representatives Cody, Schual-Berke, Campbell, Alexander, Conway, Darneille, Edwards, Ruderman and Skinner.

             Excused: Representatives Ballasiotes and Benson.

 

             Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 25, 2002

SB 6698            Prime Sponsor, Senator Thibaudeau: Exempting reflexologists from regulation as massage practitioners. Reported by Committee on Health Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Schual-Berke, Vice Chairman; Campbell, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Conway; Darneille; Edwards; Ruderman and Skinner.

 

             Voting Yea: Representatives Cody, Schual-Berke, Campbell, Alexander, Conway, Darneille, Edwards, Ruderman and Skinner.

             Excused: Representatives Ballasiotes and Benson.

 

             Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 25, 2002

SJM 8001         Prime Sponsor, Senator Franklin: Exploring the option of managing prescription drug prices through cooperative strategies with other Northwest states. Reported by Committee on Health Care

 

MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Cody, Chairman; Schual-Berke, Vice Chairman; Campbell, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander; Conway; Darneille; Edwards; Ruderman and Skinner.

 

             Voting Yea: Representatives Cody, Schual-Berke, Campbell, Alexander, Conway, Darneille, Edwards, Ruderman and Skinner.

             Excused: Representatives Ballasiotes and Benson.

 

             Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

             There being no objection, the bills and memorial listed on the day's committee reports sheet under the fifth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.

 

             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., February 27, 2002, the 46th Day of the Regular Session.

 

FRANK CHOPP, Speaker                                                                               CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Chief Clerk

 


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Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2985

Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2986

Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2987

Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2988

Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2989

Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2990

Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2991

Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2992

Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2993

Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2994

Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2995

Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

4719

Introduced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Adopted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

5099-S

Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

5373

Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

5829

Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

6036

Other Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

6266

Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

6396

Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

6401

Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

6537-S

Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

6558-S

Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

6587

Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

6698

Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

6818

Introduction & 1st Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

8001

Committee Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE (Representative Lovick presiding)

Speaker's Privilege: Apple Blossom Court. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2