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TENTH DAY
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MORNING SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Wednesday, January 23, 2002
The Senate was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by President Owen. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President that all Senators were present.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, consisting of Pages Lauren Badley and Rachel Fawcett, presented the Colors. Belinda Hill of the Baha'i Assembly in Olympia, offered the prayer.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Oke: “A point of personal privilege, Mr. President. If I could have your attention for a minute, Senator Tim Sheldon and I are departing for Bremerton to welcome the USS Carl Vinson this morning. We are doing this on your behalf and our behalf. I want each of you to know that we will be sharing your prayers and your best wishes for those sailors that our coming back. Both Tim and I would appreciate your prayers for us to say what is appropriate. Thank you.”
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Tim Sheldon: “A point of personal privilege, Mr. President. As Senator Oke mentioned, we have the proud honor of going to Bremerton today to represent the Senate and welcome the sailors and airmen home. I just wanted to give you a little note that the Navy sent us on the milestones of a Naval homecoming and some of the traditions. I have not had an opportunity to see a ship come in and obviously Senator Oke has, having been on many ships that have come in from long cruises. The Navy customarily shows deference to sailors who have had children born during the cruise. Among the first off the ship, the proud fathers are hastened to a special area to be rejoined with the mothers and infants. Another tradition in the Navy, as I understand it, is called the ‘first kiss.’ This is the lucky sailor–usually chosen at a lottery–and is the first crew member off the ship and they are met by their loved ones at the gang plank. It is going to be very exciting and quite a homecoming for these crewmen that we are so proud of today. Thank you “
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Betti Sheldon: “A point of personal privilege, Mr. President. I just wanted to explain to the Senate how I am the token person from the Bremerton area that has to stay here. It is my privilege, of course, to be here with you, my colleagues, but I do hope that Senator Oke and Senator Tim Sheldon will extend to the Bremerton area and the USS Vinson, my heartiest congratulations that they are home. ”
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Deccio: “A point of personal privilege, Mr. President. I am going to be passing around a letter to General Lowenberg regarding the naming of the armory in Yakima after Nathan Chapman. So, when I come around, I don’t need to explain it to you. I just want you to sign it. Thank you.”
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
January 21, 2002
SB 5506 Prime Sponsor, Senator Jacobsen: Using reinsurance to satisfy the requirements of maintaining a separate reserve fund. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5506 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Benton, Franklin, Gardner, Rasmussen, Regala and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 22, 2002
E2SSB 5936 Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee on Ways and Means: Providing funds for housing projects. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: That the bill be referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions without recommendation. Signed by Senators Brown, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Fairley, Vice-Chair Capital Budget; Fraser, Hewitt, Long, Poulsen, Rossi, Spanel, Thibaudeau and Zarelli.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
January 21, 2002
SB 6308 Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Modifying certain application methods for unemployment insurance. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Fairley, Franklin, Gardner, Rasmussen and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 21, 2002
SB 6309 Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Correcting rate class 16 in schedule B. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Fairley, Franklin, Gardner, Rasmussen and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
January 21, 2002
SB 6388 Prime Sponsor, Senator Prentice: Modifying provisions relating to the linked deposit program. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Keiser, Vice Chair; Franklin, Gardner, Rasmussen, Regala and Winsley.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Benton and Hochstatter.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 6600 by Senator Prentice
AN ACT Relating to authorizing unclassified position appointments in city or town police departments; and adding a new section to chapter 41.12 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
SB 6601 by Senators Prentice, Rasmussen, Kohl-Welles, McAuliffe and Hale
AN ACT Relating to allowing a licensed distiller, domestic brewery, microbrewery, or domestic winery to sell liquor at a spirits, beer, and wine restaurant located on contiguous property that is leased by that licensed distiller, domestic brewery, microbrewery, or domestic winery; and amending RCW 66.28.010.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
SB 6602 by Senators Costa, Long, Poulsen and Kastama
AN ACT Relating to extortion in the second degree; amending RCW 9A.56.130; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 6603 by Senators Kastama, Kline and Thibaudeau
AN ACT Relating to hepatitis C; adding a new section to chapter 18.79 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 18.205 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 70 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
SB 6604 by Senators Kastama and Rasmussen
AN ACT Relating to the definition of "city" for the multiple-unit dwellings property tax exemption; and amending RCW 84.14.010.
Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.
SB 6605 by Senator Kastama
AN ACT Relating to quality improvement; adding new sections to chapter 41.04 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.
SB 6606 by Senators Kastama, Keiser and Honeyford
AN ACT Relating to aggregating value for purposes of determining the degree of theft; and amending RCW 9A.56.010.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 6607 by Senators Thibaudeau, Deccio, McAuliffe and Winsley (by request of Governor Locke)
AN ACT Relating to development of consolidated purchasing and administration of health care services; adding new sections to chapter 41.05 RCW; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
SB 6608 by Senators Prentice, Rossi, West, Hale and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to condominium purchases; amending RCW 64.34.100, 64.34.450, and 64.34.452; and adding new sections to chapter 64.34 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
SB 6609 by Senators Snyder, Deccio, T. Sheldon, Morton, Rasmussen, Honeyford, Hale and Hargrove
AN ACT Relating to studies conducted by the department of ecology; amending RCW 43.21A.130; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.
SB 6610 by Senators Zarelli and Kline
AN ACT Relating to compensation for victims of federal crimes; and amending RCW 7.68.020.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 6611 by Senators Prentice, Winsley, Fraser, Fairley, Kohl-Welles, Keiser and Kline
AN ACT Relating to time-loss payments; and adding a new section to chapter 51.32 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
SB 6612 by Senators Gardner, Swecker, Keiser, Hale, Fairley, Kline and Fraser
AN ACT Relating to using population projections in determining adequacy of water supply; and amending RCW 43.62.035.
Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.
SB 6613 by Senators Gardner, Hale, Keiser and Fairley
AN ACT Relating to conditioning the issuance of building permits on connecting to public water systems; and amending RCW 19.27.097.
Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.
SB 6614 by Senators Benton and Morton
AN ACT Relating to state building codes; amending RCW 19.27.015, 19.27.031, 19.27.040, and 19.27.074; and reenacting and amending RCW 19.27.060.
Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.
SB 6615 by Senators Regala, Jacobsen, Snyder, Spanel and Swecker (by request of Department of Fish and Wildlife)
AN ACT Relating to providing a fee for hydraulic project approvals; amending RCW 43.135.055; adding a new section to chapter 77.55 RCW; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Shorelines.
SB 6616 by Senators Kohl-Welles and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to collection agencies; and reenacting and amending RCW 19.16.100.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 6617 by Senators Jacobsen, Kline, Eide, Kohl-Welles, Regala, Fairley and Keiser
AN ACT Relating to authorizing the financing of regional transportation improvements by counties; amending RCW 81.104.140, 81.104.160, 81.104.170, 82.14.045, 82.14.050, 81.100.030, 81.100.060, 82.80.010, 82.80.020, 82.80.030, 82.80.070, 82.80.080, and 47.56.030; reenacting and amending RCW 43.84.092; adding a new section to chapter 82.14 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.135 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.32 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.80 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 47.56 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 36 RCW; creating new sections; and providing a contingent effective date.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
SB 6618 by Senators Thibaudeau, Rossi and Kohl-Welles
AN ACT Relating to marketing funds for the state convention and trade center; and amending RCW 67.40.120.
Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.
SB 6619 by Senators Poulsen, Jacobsen, Fraser, Morton, Regala and Kline
AN ACT Relating to the Washington climate and rural energy development center; adding a new chapter to Title 70 RCW; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Environment, Energy and Water.
SB 6620 by Senators Gardner, Winsley, Kline and Keiser
AN ACT Relating to local development; adding a new section to chapter 42.17 RCW; and adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
SB 6621 by Senators Gardner and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to residential mortgage loans; and adding a new section to chapter 31.04 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
SB 6622 by Senators Gardner and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to residential mortgage foreclosure; and adding a new section to chapter 31.04 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
SB 6623 by Senators Gardner and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to a task force to study mortgage lending; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
SB 6624 by Senators Keiser, Morton, Fraser and Hale (by request of Department of Ecology)
AN ACT Relating to well construction; and amending RCW 18.104.020 and 18.104.055.
Referred to Committee on Environment, Energy and Water.
SB 6625 by Senators Kohl-Welles, Carlson, Hargrove, Zarelli, Long and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to formalizing the relationship between the department of social and health services and the state school for the deaf; reenacting and amending RCW 74.15.020; and adding a new section to chapter 74.15 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Human Services and Corrections.
SB 6626 by Senators Kohl-Welles, Carlson, Shin, Jacobsen, Parlette, Horn, B. Sheldon and McAuliffe
AN ACT Relating to a study of the role, mission, and structure of branch campuses by the Washington state institute for public policy; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
SB 6627 by Senators Costa, Long, Hargrove, Kline, Kohl-Welles and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to community service; amending RCW 7.80.130, 7.80.160, 7.84.110, 7.84.130, 9.94A.505, 9.94A.589, 9.94A.634, 9.94A.650, 9.94A.660, 9.94A.670, 9.94A.680, 9.94A.700, 9.94A.720, 9.94A.737, 9.94A.850, 9.95.435, 10.98.040, 13.40.020, 13.40.0357, 13.40.080, 13.40.160, 13.40.165, 13.40.180, 13.40.200, 13.40.205, 13.40.250, 35.21.209, 35A.21.220, 36.16.139, 46.16.381, 46.20.031, 46.30.020, 46.63.110, 46.63.120, 46.64.055, 51.12.035, 51.12.045, 66.20.200, 66.44.291, 66.44.325, 69.50.425, 70.93.060, 70.155.080, 72.09.060, 72.09.100, 72.09.260, and 79A.05.050; amending 1990 c 66 s 1 (uncodified); reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.030, 13.40.210, 28A.225.090, and 70.93.250; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Human Services and Corrections.
SB 6628 by Senators Kohl-Welles, Sheahan and Jacobsen (by request of University of Washington)
AN ACT Relating to probationary periods of campus police officer appointees; and amending RCW 41.06.150.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
SB 6629 by Senators Sheahan, T. Sheldon, Jacobsen, Oke, Hargrove, Swecker, Rasmussen, Honeyford, Shin and Winsley
AN ACT Relating to a family law handbook; amending RCW 2.56.030; adding a new section to chapter 2.56 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Human Services and Corrections.
SB 6630 by Senators Prentice, Honeyford, Rasmussen and Sheahan
AN ACT Relating to certification of electricians; and amending RCW 19.28.006, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.061, 19.28.161, 19.28.191, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, and 19.28.241.41.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
SB 6631 by Senators Rasmussen, Honeyford, Prentice and Sheahan
AN ACT Relating to electrical licensing certification; and adding a new section to chapter 19.28 RCW.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
SB 6632 by Senators Prentice, Hochstatter, Keiser, Honeyford, Franklin, Gardner, Regala, Benton, Rasmussen, Kline, Fraser, Carlson, Parlette, Kohl-Welles and Roach
AN ACT Relating to international trade; adding a new chapter to Title 44 RCW; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and International Trade.
SB 6633 by Senators Hargrove, Carlson and Parlette
AN ACT Relating to mobile/manufactured home alterations; and amending RCW 43.22.360.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
SB 6634 by Senators Hargrove, Kline and Franklin
AN ACT Relating to direct supervision of offenders by all department of corrections employees; amending RCW 72.09.210; and reenacting and amending RCW 72.09.050.
Referred to Committee on Human Services and Corrections.
SB 6635 by Senators Kastama, Kline and Rasmussen
AN ACT Relating to a notice and appeal process for animal control authorities; amending RCW 4.24.410, 16.08.070, 16.08.080, and 16.08.100; and prescribing penalties.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 6636 by Senators Kastama, Costa, Fairley, Kohl-Welles and McAuliffe
AN ACT Relating to a sales and use tax for criminal justice and public safety; and adding a new section to chapter 82.14 RCW.
Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.
SB 6637 by Senators Kline, Gardner, Fairley, Keiser, Costa and Kohl-Welles
AN ACT Relating to financial disclosure by ballot measure sponsors; and amending RCW 42.17.240.
Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.
SB 6638 by Senators Stevens, Rossi, Morton, Sheahan, Benton, Deccio, Hochstatter, Horn, Swecker and Hale
AN ACT Relating to the payment of wages to tipped employees; and amending RCW 49.46.010 and 49.46.020.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
SB 6639 by Senator Rasmussen (by request of Department of Agriculture)
AN ACT Relating to regulating commodity boards and commissions; amending RCW 15.65.020, 15.65.040, 15.65.050, 15.65.060, 15.65.070, 15.65.090, 15.65.120, 15.65.170, 15.65.180, 15.65.200, 15.65.220, 15.65.230, 15.65.235, 15.65.240, 15.65.250, 15.65.260, 15.65.270, 15.65.280, 15.65.375, 15.65.380, 15.65.430, 15.65.450, 15.65.570, 15.66.010, 15.66.030, 15.66.050, 15.66.060, 15.66.070, 15.66.090, 15.66.110, 15.66.120, 15.66.130, 15.66.140, 15.66.180, 15.66.185, 15.66.245, 15.66.260, 42.17.31907, 16.67.030, 16.67.070, 16.67.090, 16.67.120, 16.67.122, 15.44.010, 15.44.020, 15.44.035, 15.44.038, 15.44.060, 15.44.070, 15.44.080, 15.44.085, 15.44.110, 15.44.140, 15.44.150, 15.28.010, 15.28.020, 15.28.110, 15.28.130, 15.28.250, and 15.88.050; adding new sections to chapter 15.65 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 15.66 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 15.26 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 15.28 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 15.44 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 15.88 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 16.67 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 15.24 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 43.23 RCW; repealing RCW 15.65.030, 15.65.080, 15.65.460, 15.65.405, 15.66.020, 16.67.020, 15.44.037, 15.44.900, and 15.28.900; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date. .
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and International Trade.
SB 6640 by Senators Rasmussen, Swecker, Snyder, Jacobsen, Franklin, Kohl-Welles, Winsley and Roach
AN ACT Relating to classifying members of the Washington national guard as resident students; amending RCW 28B.15.012; reenacting and amending RCW 28B.15.012 and 28B.101.040; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.
Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
SB 6641 by Senators McAuliffe and Thibaudeau
AN ACT Relating to accommodating children with diabetes in schools; amending RCW 18.71.030; adding a new section to chapter 28A.210 RCW; and providing an effective date.
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
SB 6642 by Senators Prentice, Fairley and Jacobsen
AN ACT Relating to the regulation of negotiations between health providers and health carriers; amending RCW 43.72.300 and 43.72.310; adding a new section to chapter 43.72 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Health and Long-Term Care.
SB 6643 by Senators Keiser, Prentice, Kastama, Winsley, Costa, Benton, Fairley, Roach, Zarelli, Kline, Rasmussen, Kohl-Welles and Hale
AN ACT Relating to occupational diseases affecting fire fighters; amending RCW 51.32.185; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions.
SJM 8034 by Senators Costa, Long, Hargrove, Kastama, Kline and Winsley
Requesting that the Supreme Court enter into compacts with the Tribal nations concerning criminal justice information.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator West: “A point of personal privilege Mr. President. I would like to tell the Senate that outside on the steps is a Volks Wagon Bug that is being operated by Bio-Diesel. It is a diesel fuel created with mustard seed oil; it is a new technology and comes from the Spokane County Conservation District. If you get a chance, I would like to have you all go out and take a look at it. They also have a display at the entrance to the Capitol. It is a fascinating new technology that will allow us in Eastern Washington to grow an oil system that we could actually use for pollution problems and also help our economy. So, take the opportunity to go visit these displays.”
MOTION
On motion of Senator West, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 8724
By Senators West, Hewitt, Sheahan, McCaslin, Morton, Brown, Sheldon, B. and Johnson
WHEREAS, There are two hundred local Chambers of Commerce in the state of Washington representing approximately 54,000 small businesses which, in turn, employ over 2.8 million citizens; and
WHEREAS, Washington State Chambers raise over twenty-five million dollars annually for local community enrichment projects, involving more than fourteen thousand volunteers who give generously of their time and talent; and
WHEREAS, Washington State Chambers managed in excess of three million visitor and relocation inquiries last year, and, at the same time served over 30,000 businesses seeking information about locating their companies in our state; and
WHEREAS, During 2001, approximately two hundred fifty new businesses opened their doors in Washington, assisted by their local Chamber of Commerce, creating more than 5,000 new jobs for our citizens; and
WHEREAS, Chambers of Commerce across Washington State have served their local communities with distinction, dedication, and dignity, enhancing the state’s economy and improving the quality of life for its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate officially recognize the invaluable work local Chambers of Commerce provide both the economy and the citizens of this state; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington D.C., by the Secretary of the Senate.
Senators West, Betti Sheldon, Hewitt, Carlson and Hale spoke to Senate Resolution 8724.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
The President welcomed and introduced Executive Directors and members of the Chambers of Commerce from around the state, who were seated in the gallery.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Honeyford, Senator Oke was excused.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, Senator Tim Sheldon was excused.
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Carlson: “A point of personal privilege, Mr. President. Mr. President, in the Rotunda on the third floor, there are a series of excellent displays of art consisting of glass blown materials. They are representative, as you pointed out earlier, of Firehouse Number 12 in Vancouver. I hope the Senators will have the opportunity to enjoy this excellent display and I appreciate your acknowledgment of this group, who are now in the South Gallery.”
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate reverted to the third order of business.
THIRD READING
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5488, by Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Haugen, Benton, T. Sheldon and Winsley)
Changing provisions relating to special license plates.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Haugen, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5488 was returned to second reading and read the second time.
On motion of Senator Haugen, the following striking amendment was adopted:
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature recognizes that good language skills are essential for productive adults and that public schools in the state of Washington provide trained speech pathologists to assist children who lack adequate verbal communication skills to compete successfully in the challenges of securing an education. It recognizes that the task of teaching students to speak well is a formidable one and sees shrinking public funding as an obstacle in providing sufficient professional staff to realize that goal. It further recognizes that professionally trained and nationally certified speech pathologists are provided at no cost by nonprofit charitable organizations to preschool and school-age children. To aid the public schools in teaching essential speech skills, a "Help Kids Speak" license plate is established.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 46.04 RCW to read as follows:
"Help Kids Speak license plates" means license plates that display a symbol of a nonprofit, charitable organization that provides no-fee nationally certified speech pathologists to teach youngsters to speak.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. A new section is added to chapter 46.16 RCW to read as follows:
In cooperation with the Washington state patrol and the department of licensing, the sponsors of the "Help Kids Speak" program shall create and design, and the department shall issue, a special license plate displaying a symbol of a nonprofit charitable organization and the words "Help Kids Speak" that may be used in lieu of regular or personalized license plates for motor vehicles required to display two motor vehicle license plates, excluding vehicles registered under chapter 46.87 RCW, upon terms and conditions established by the department. The special plates will commemorate the "Help Kids Speak" organization.
Sec. 4. RCW 46.16.313 and 1997 c 291 s 8 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The department may establish a fee for each type of special license plates issued under RCW 46.16.301(1) (a), (b), or (c), as existing before amendment by section 5, chapter 291, Laws of 1997, in an amount calculated to offset the cost of production of the special license plates and the administration of this program. ((Until December 31, 1997,)) The fee shall not exceed ((thirty-five dollars, but effective with vehicle registrations due or to become due on January 1, 1998, the department may adjust the fee to no more than)) forty dollars. This fee is in addition to all other fees required to register and license the vehicle for which the plates have been requested. All such additional special license plate fees collected by the department shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the motor vehicle fund.
(2) ((Until December 31, 1997, in addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon application, registration, and renewal registration of a motor vehicle, the holder of a collegiate license plate shall pay a fee of thirty dollars. The department shall deduct an amount not to exceed two dollars of each fee collected under this subsection for administration and collection expenses incurred by it. The remaining proceeds, minus the cost of plate production, shall be remitted to the custody of the state treasurer with a proper identifying detailed report. The state treasurer shall credit the funds to the appropriate collegiate license plate fund as provided in RCW 28B.10.890.
(3) Effective with vehicle registrations due or to become due on January 1, 1998,)) In addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon application and registration of a motor vehicle, the holder of a collegiate license plate shall pay an initial fee of forty dollars. The department shall deduct an amount not to exceed twelve dollars of each fee collected under this subsection for administration and collection expenses incurred by it. The remaining proceeds shall be remitted to the custody of the state treasurer with a proper identifying detailed report. The state treasurer shall credit the funds to the appropriate collegiate license plate fund as provided in RCW 28B.10.890.
(((4))) (3) Effective with annual renewals due or to become due on January 1, 1999, in addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon renewal of a motor vehicle registration, the holder of a collegiate license plate shall pay a fee of thirty dollars. The department shall deduct an amount not to exceed two dollars of each fee collected under this subsection for administration and collection expenses incurred by it. The remaining proceeds shall be remitted to the custody of the state treasurer with a proper identifying detailed report. The state treasurer shall credit the funds to the appropriate collegiate license plate fund as provided in RCW 28B.10.890.
(((5))) (4) In addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon application and registration of a motor vehicle, the holder of a special baseball stadium license plate shall pay an initial fee of forty dollars. The department shall deduct an amount not to exceed twelve dollars of each fee collected under this subsection for administration and collection expenses incurred by it. The remaining proceeds, minus the cost of plate production, shall be distributed to a county for the purpose of paying the principal and interest payments on bonds issued by the county to construct a baseball stadium, as defined in RCW 82.14.0485, including reasonably necessary preconstruction costs, while the taxes are being collected under RCW 82.14.360. After this date, the state treasurer shall credit the funds to the state general fund.
(((6))) (5) Effective with annual renewals due or to become due on January 1, 1999, in addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon renewal of a motor vehicle registration, the holder of a special baseball stadium license plate shall pay a fee of thirty dollars. The department shall deduct an amount not to exceed two dollars of each fee collected under this subsection for administration and collection expenses incurred by it. The remaining proceeds shall be distributed to a county for the purpose of paying the principal and interest payments on bonds issued by the county to construct a baseball stadium, as defined in RCW 82.14.0485, including reasonably necessary preconstruction costs, while the taxes are being collected under RCW 82.14.360. After this date, the state treasurer shall credit the funds to the state general fund.
(6) Effective with vehicle registrations due or to become due on January 1, 2003, in addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon application and registration of a motor vehicle, the holder of a "Help Kids Speak" license plate shall pay an initial fee of forty dollars. The department shall deduct an amount not to exceed twelve dollars of each fee collected under this subsection for administration and collection expenses incurred by it. The remaining proceeds shall be remitted to the custody of the state treasurer with a proper identifying detailed report. The state treasurer shall credit the proceeds to the "Help Kids Speak" license plate account established under section 5 of this act.
(7) Effective with annual renewals due or to become due on January 1, 2004, in addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon renewal of a motor vehicle registration, the holder of a "Help Kids Speak" license plate shall, upon application, pay a fee of thirty dollars. The department shall deduct an amount not to exceed two dollars of each fee collected under this subsection for administration and collection expenses incurred by it. The remaining proceeds shall be remitted to the custody of the state treasurer with a proper identifying detailed report. The state treasurer shall credit the funds to the "Help Kids Speak" license plate account established under section 5 of this act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. A new section is added to chapter 28A.300 RCW to read as follows:
(1) The "Help Kids Speak" program is created. The purpose of the program is to provide grants to nonprofit, charitable organizations, incorporated under the laws of the state of Washington that do not discriminate in any way, and that provide nationally certified speech pathologists on a no-fee basis to youngsters, regardless of their economic status, whether enrolled in a public, private, or home school, of preschool or school age, and who have displayed a lack of verbal communication skills; including in the grant application a finding that there is, on staff of the nonprofit, charitable organization, nationally certified speech pathologists trained in the techniques of teaching youngsters essential communication skills. The superintendent of public instruction shall administer the grant program.
(2) The "Help Kids Speak" license plate account is established in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts, except as provided in RCW 46.16.313 (6) and (7), from "Help Kids Speak" license plates must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only to fund the grant program under subsection (1) of this section. Only the superintendent of public instruction or the superintendent's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is not subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, and no appropriation is required for expenditures.
Sec. 6. RCW 46.16.305 and 1997 c 291 s 6 and 1997 c 241 s 10 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
The department shall continue to issue the categories of special plates issued by the department under the sections repealed under section 12 (1) through (7), chapter 250, Laws of 1990. Special license plates issued under those repealed sections before January 1, 1991, are valid to the extent and under the conditions provided in those repealed sections. The following conditions, limitations, or requirements apply to certain special license plates issued after January 1, 1991:
(1) A horseless carriage plate and a plate or plates issued for collectors' vehicles more than thirty years old, upon payment of the initial fees required by law and the additional special license plate fee established by the department, are valid for the life of the vehicle for which application is approved by the department. When a single plate is issued, it shall be displayed on the rear of the vehicle.
(2) The department may issue special license plates denoting amateur radio operator status only to persons having a valid official radio operator license issued by the federal communications commission.
(3) The department shall issue one set of special license plates to each resident of this state who has been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for use on a passenger vehicle registered to that person. The department shall issue the plate without the payment of licensing fees and motor vehicle excise tax.
(4) The department may issue for use on only one motor vehicle owned by the qualified applicant special license plates denoting that the recipient of the plate is a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, to persons meeting all of the following criteria:
(a) Is a resident of this state;
(b) Was a member of the United States Armed Forces on December 7, 1941;
(c) Was on station on December 7, 1941, during the hours of 7:55 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Hawaii time at Pearl Harbor, the island of Oahu, or offshore at a distance not to exceed three miles;
(d) Received an honorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces; and
(e) Is certified by a Washington state chapter of the Pearl Harbor survivors association as satisfying the qualifications in (c) of this subsection.
The department may issue such plates to the surviving spouse of any deceased Pearl Harbor survivor who met the requirements of this subsection. If the surviving spouse remarries, he or she shall return the special plates to the department within fifteen days and apply for regular plates. The surviving spouse must be a resident of this state.
The department shall issue these plates upon payment by the applicant of all other license fees, but the department may not set or charge an additional fee for these special license plates.
(5)(a) The department shall issue one set of special license plates to each resident of this state who has been awarded the law enforcement medal of honor under chapter 41.72 RCW for use on a passenger vehicle registered to that person.
(b) The department may issue these plates to the surviving spouse of any person awarded the law enforcement medal of honor posthumously. If the surviving spouse remarries, he or she shall return the special plates to the department within fifteen days and apply for regular plates. The surviving spouse must be a resident of this state.
(6) The department shall replace, free of charge, special license plates issued under subsections (3) and (4) of this section if they are lost, stolen, damaged, defaced, or destroyed. Such plates shall remain with the persons upon transfer or other disposition of the vehicle for which they were initially issued, and may be used on another vehicle registered to the recipient in accordance with the provisions of RCW 46.16.316(1)."
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Haugen, the following title amendment was adopted:
On line 1 of the title, after "plates;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 46.16.313; reenacting and amending RCW 46.16.305; adding a new section to chapter 46.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 46.16 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.300 RCW; and creating a new section."
On motion of Senator Haugen, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5488 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Debate ensued.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5488.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5488 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 1; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Brown, Carlson, Costa, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Gardner, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Long, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Parlette, Poulsen, Prentice, Rasmussen, Roach, Rossi, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 46.
Voting nay: Senator Regala - 1.
Excused: Senators Oke and Sheldon, T. - 2.
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5488, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.
THIRD READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5138, by Senators Morton, Hochstatter, Benton, Oke, Stevens, McCaslin, Honeyford, Swecker, Sheahan, Johnson, Zarelli, Hale and Rossi
Increasing the weight of vehicles exempted from scale stops.
The bill was read the third time and placed on final passage.
Debate ensued.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5138.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5138 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 2; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Brown, Carlson, Costa, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Gardner, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Long, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Parlette, Poulsen, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rossi, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 45.
Voting nay: Senators Fraser and Thibaudeau - 2.
Excused: Senators Oke and Sheldon, T. - 2.
SENATE BILL NO. 5138, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.
THIRD READING
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5166, by Senate Committee on Higher Education (originally sponsored by Senators Kohl-Welles, Carlson, Horn, Shin, Jacobsen and McAuliffe)
Allowing state financial aid to be used at Washington branch campuses of accredited out-of-state institutions of higher education.
The bill was read the third time and placed on final passage.
Debate ensued.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5166.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5166 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Brown, Carlson, Costa, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Gardner, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Long, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Parlette, Poulsen, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rossi, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 47.
Excused: Senators Oke and Sheldon, T. - 2.
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5166, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.
THIRD READING
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5552, by Senate Committee on Higher Education (originally sponsored by Senators Carlson, Kohl-Welles, Hale, B. Sheldon, Hewitt, Sheahan, Shin, Zarelli, Parlette and Horn)
Expanding border county higher education opportunities.
The bill was read the third time and placed on final passage.
Debate ensued.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5552.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5552 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Brown, Carlson, Costa, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Gardner, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Long, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Parlette, Poulsen, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rossi, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 47.
Excused: Senators Oke and Sheldon, T. - 2.
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5552, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.
THIRD READING
SENATE BILL NO. 5188, by Senator McCaslin
Providing an alternative manner of dispersing surplus political funds.
The bill was read the third time and placed on final passage.
Debate ensued.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5188.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Senate Bill No. 5188 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 47; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 2.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Brown, Carlson, Costa, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Gardner, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Long, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Parlette, Poulsen, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rossi, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 47.
Excused: Senators Oke and Sheldon, T. - 2.
SENATE BILL NO. 5188, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, Senator Prentice was excused.
THIRD READING
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5207, by Senate Committee on Human Services and Corrections (originally sponsored by Senators Hargrove, Franklin and Kohl-Welles)
Regulating DNA testing.
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Hargrove, the rules were suspended, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5207 was returned to second reading and read the second time.
On motion of Senator Hargrove, the following striking amendment by Senators Hargrove and Long was adopted:
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"Sec. 1. RCW 70.02.010 and 1993 c 448 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Audit" means an assessment, evaluation, determination, or investigation of a health care provider by a person not employed by or affiliated with the provider to determine compliance with:
(a) Statutory, regulatory, fiscal, medical, or scientific standards;
(b) A private or public program of payments to a health care provider; or
(c) Requirements for licensing, accreditation, or certification.
(2) "Directory information" means information disclosing the presence, and for the purpose of identification, the name, residence, sex, and the general health condition of a particular patient who is a patient in a health care facility or who is currently receiving emergency health care in a health care facility.
(3) "General health condition" means the patient's health status described in terms of "critical," "poor," "fair," "good," "excellent," or terms denoting similar conditions.
(4) "Health care" means any care, service, or procedure provided by a health care provider:
(a) To diagnose, treat, or maintain a patient's physical or mental condition; or
(b) That affects the structure or any function of the human body.
(5) "Health care facility" means a hospital, clinic, nursing home, laboratory, office, or similar place where a health care provider provides health care to patients.
(6) "Health care information" means any information, whether oral or recorded in any form or medium, that identifies or can readily be associated with the identity of a patient and directly relates to the patient's health care. The term includes any record of disclosures of health care information. The term
includes genetic test information from a person's isolated DNA and a person's DNA when obtained at the request of a health care provider or health care facility.
(7) "Health care provider" means a person who is licensed, certified, registered, or otherwise authorized by the law of this state to provide health care in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession.
(8) "Institutional review board" means any board, committee, or other group formally designated by an institution, or authorized under federal or state law, to review, approve the initiation of, or conduct periodic review of research programs to assure the protection of the rights and welfare of human research subjects.
(9) "Maintain," as related to health care information, means to hold, possess, preserve, retain, store, or control that information.
(10) "Patient" means an individual who receives or has received health care. The term includes a deceased individual who has received health care.
(11) "Person" means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, joint venture, government, governmental subdivision or agency, or any other legal or commercial entity.
(12) "Reasonable fee" means the charges for duplicating or searching the record, but shall not exceed sixty-five cents per page for the first thirty pages and fifty cents per page for all other pages. In addition, a clerical fee for searching and handling may be charged not to exceed fifteen dollars. These amounts shall be adjusted biennially in accordance with changes in the consumer price index, all consumers, for Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan statistical area as determined by the secretary of health. However, where editing of records by a health care provider is required by statute and is done by the provider personally, the fee may be the usual and customary charge for a basic office visit.
(13) "Third-party payor" means an insurer regulated under Title 48 RCW authorized to transact business in this state or other jurisdiction, including a health care service contractor, and health maintenance organization; or an employee welfare benefit plan; or a state or federal health benefit program.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. The legislature finds that:
(1) The technology of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) identification is of great potential benefit to the citizens of this state in many fields, including human services and health care, scientific research, criminal justice, and corrections;
(2) Technology is changing and improving at an ever-increasing rate;
(3) DNA technology is particularly important in assisting law enforcement in identifying and apprehending repeat criminal offenders as well as exonerating those people convicted and incarcerated for a crime they did not commit;
(4) There are legitimate concerns for privacy rights in the creation, collection, maintenance, disclosure, identification, and use of DNA;
(5) Protections of citizens' civil rights and individual privileges necessitate policy development of protections preventing the unauthorized use of DNA and the use of DNA for discriminatory purposes; and
(6) There is a need to address the potential future uses of DNA that may benefit citizens of this state, for purposes of the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. A DNA commission is established to consist of twenty-eight members selected as follows:
(1)(a) Two members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate, one from each of the two largest caucuses; and
(b) Two members of the house of representatives, appointed by the co-speakers of the house of representatives, one from each of the two largest caucuses;
(2) The following members shall be appointed by the governor:
(a) Two members representing local public health;
(b) One member representing genetic counselors;
(c) One member representing clinical research;
(d) One member representing epidemiological research;
(e) One member representing the Human Genome project;
(f) One member representing genetic ethics;
(g) One member representing institutional review boards;
(h) Two members representing geneticists, one clinical and one research;
(i) One member representing research institutions;
(j) One member representing civil rights advocates;
(k) Two members representing criminal justice and corrections;
(l) Two members representing privacy advocates;
(m) One member representing citizens who have undergone genetic testing;
(n) One member representing hospitals;
(o) One member representing pathologists or laboratory medicine;
(p) One member representing the biotechnology industry;
(q) One member representing the judiciary;
(r) One member representing the state crime laboratory;
(s) One member representing a rural health care provider; and
(t) One member representing a primary care physician.
The commission shall be appointed within forty-five days from the effective date of this act. Staffing shall be provided by the legislature. Members shall serve without remuneration, except costs may be provided according to the provisions of RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. The DNA commission shall:
(1) Develop a statewide strategy for evaluating and recommending public policies relating to the use of DNA;
(2) Conduct a survey and produce a resource guide for citizens relating to the use of DNA;
(3) Evaluate methods for protecting an individual's privacy interests in his or her DNA;
(4) Analyze the incidence of discriminatory actions statewide based upon genetic information;
(5) Develop recommendations relative to civil rights' protections as they relate to genetic information;
(6) Analyze available remedies to compensate individuals for the inappropriate use of their genetic information;
(7) Identify appropriate disincentives to improper use of DNA;
(8) Identify incentives for further research and development in the area of DNA that promotes public health, safety, and welfare; and
(9) An initial report of its findings and recommendations shall be provided to the appropriate committees of the legislature by July 1, 2003.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. The following acts or parts of acts, as now existing or hereafter amended, are each repealed, effective June 30, 2008:
(1) Section 2 of this act;
(2) Section 3 of this act; and
(3) Section 4 of this act.
Sec. 6. RCW 70.83.050 and 1967 c 82 s 5 are each amended to read as follows:
The state board of health shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the intent of this chapter. Rules adopted by the state board of health must protect an individual's confidentiality of his or her genetic information obtained under this chapter.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 7. Sections 2 through 5 of this act constitute a new chapter in Title 70 RCW."
MOTIONS
On motion of Senator Hargrove, the following title amendment was adopted:
On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "information;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 70.02.010 and 70.83.050; and adding a new chapter to Title 70 RCW."
On motion of Senator Hargrove, the rules were suspended, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5207 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5207.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5207 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Brown, Carlson, Costa, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Gardner, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Long, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Parlette, Poulsen, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rossi, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 46.
Excused: Senators Oke, Prentice and Sheldon, T. - 3.
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5207, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.
THIRD READING
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5283, by Senate Committee on Human Services and Corrections (originally sponsored by Senators Franklin and Kohl-Welles)
Prohibiting discriminatory use of DNA in employment matters.
The bill was read the third time and placed on final passage.
Debate ensued.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5283.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5283 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Brown, Carlson, Costa, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Gardner, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Long, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Parlette, Poulsen, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rossi, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 46.
Excused: Senators Oke, Prentice and Sheldon, T. - 3.
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5283, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate reverted to the fourth order of business.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
January 23, 2002
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4017, and the same is herewith transmitted.
CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Chief Clerk
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILL
HJM 4017 by Representatives Haigh, Conway, Talcott, Schmidt, Carrell and Simpson
Opposing federalization of the National Guard.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the rules were suspended, House Joint Memorial No. 4017 was advanced to second reading and read the second time.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate advanced to the sixth order of business.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the rules were suspended, House Joint Memorial No. 4017 was advanced to third reading, the second reading considered the third and the joint memorial was placed on final passage.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, further consideration of House Joint Memorial No. 4017 was deferred.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate advanced to the seventh order of business.
THIRD READING
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6037, by Senate Committee on Agriculture and International Trade (originally sponsored by Senators Prentice, Kohl-Welles and Parlette)
Authorizing animal care and control agencies and nonprofit humane societies to provide limited veterinarian services.
The bill was read the third time and placed on final passage.
Debate ensued.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6037.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6037 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Brown, Carlson, Costa, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Gardner, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Long, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Parlette, Poulsen, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rossi, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 46.
Excused: Senators Oke, Prentice and Sheldon, T. - 3.
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6037, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.
THIRD READING
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5543, by Senate Committee on Education (originally sponsored by Senators Kastama, McAuliffe, Eide, Regala, Rasmussen, Thibaudeau, Costa, Kohl-Welles and Winsley (by request of Governor Locke and Superintendent of Public Instruction Bergeson)
Improving student safety.
The bill was read the third time and placed on final passage.
Debate ensued.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5543.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5543 and the bill passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 46; Nays, 0; Absent, 0; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Brown, Carlson, Costa, Deccio, Eide, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Gardner, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Long, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Parlette, Poulsen, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rossi, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 46.
Excused: Senators Oke, Prentice and Sheldon, T. - 3.
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5543, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed. There being no objection, the title of the bill will stand as the title of the act.
There being no objection, the Senate resumed consideration of House Joint Memorial No. 4017, deferred on third reading earlier today.
Debate ensued.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Honeyford, Senator Deccio was excused.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the roll call on the final passage of House Joint Memorial No. 4017.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll on the final passage of House Joint Memorial No. 4017 and the joint memorial passed the Senate by the following vote: Yeas, 45; Nays, 0; Absent, 1; Excused, 3.
Voting yea: Senators Benton, Brown, Carlson, Costa, Eide, Fairley, Franklin, Fraser, Gardner, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, Long, McAuliffe, McCaslin, McDonald, Morton, Parlette, Poulsen, Prentice, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rossi, Sheahan, Sheldon, B., Shin, Snyder, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, West, Winsley and Zarelli - 45.
Absent: Senator Finkbeiner - 1.
Excused: Senators Deccio, Oke and Sheldon, T. - 3.
HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4017, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
MOTION
At 11:27 a.m., on motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate was declared to be at ease.
The Senate was called to order at 11:55 a.m. by President Owen.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Kastama, the Senate returned to the fourth order of business.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
January 23, 2002
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Speaker has signed HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4017, and the same is herewith transmitted.
CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Chief Clerk
SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT
The President signed:
HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4017.
MOTION
At 11:56 a.m., on motion of Senator Kastama, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Thursday, January 24, 2002.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
TONY M. COOK, Secretary of the Senate