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FORTIETH DAY
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MORNING SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Friday, February 22, 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 except Senators Carlson, Hewitt, Long, McCaslin, McDonald, Parlette, Roach and Stevens.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, consisting of Pages Soren Poulsen and Sarah Fisher, presented the Colors. Senator Margarita Prentice 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.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 21, 2002
SB 6396 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fairley: Adopting a supplemental capital budget. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6396 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Brown, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Fairley, Vice Chair; Fraser, Hewitt, Honeyford, Kohl-Welles, Long, Rasmussen, Rossi, Sheahan, B. Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Thibaudeau, Winsley and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2002
SB 6818 Prime Sponsor, Senator Fairley: Concerning the issuance of state general obligation bonds. Reported by Committee on Ways and Means
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Brown, Chair; Fairley, Vice Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Fraser, Hewitt, Honeyford, Kohl-Welles, Long, Rasmussen, Rossi, Sheahan, B. Sheldon, Snyder, Spanel, Thibaudeau, Winsley and Zarelli.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2002
SHB 1166 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Natural Resources: Allowing state agencies to sponsor salmon recovery projects. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Shorelines
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Poulsen, Vice Chair; Hargrove, McDonald, Morton, Oke, Snyder, Spanel and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2002
HB 2438 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kenney: Expanding the running start program to allow participation by The Evergreen State College. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Carlson, Horn, McAuliffe and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2002
HB 2625 Prime Sponsor, Representative Linville: Allowing the use of purse seine and other lawful fishing gear in certain waters. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Shorelines
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Poulsen, Vice Chair; Hargrove, McDonald, Morton, Oke, Snyder, Spanel and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 21, 2002
HB 2685 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kenney: Establishing the probationary period for campus police officer appointees. Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Carlson, Horn, McAuliffe and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
February 21, 2002
GA 9164 INEZ ZOZAYA-GEIST, appointed March 13, 2001, for a term ending September 30, 2006, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Eastern Washington University.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Carlson, Horn, McAuliffe and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
February 21, 2002
GA 9170 KRIS MIKKELSEN, appointed March 15, 2001, for a term ending September 30, 2006, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Eastern Washington University.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Carlson, Horn, McAuliffe and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
February 21, 2002
GA 9172 JAIME ROSSMAN, appointed June 1, 2001, for a term ending May 31, 2002, as a member of the Board of Trustees for The Evergreen State College.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Carlson, Horn, McAuliffe and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
February 21, 2002
GA 9205 SALLY JEWELL, appointed October 29, 2001, for a term ending September 30, 2007, as a member of the Board of Regents for the University of Washington.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Carlson, Horn, McAuliffe and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
February 21, 2002
GA 9210 ERIN MUNDINGER, appointed July 9, 2001, for a term ending April 3, 2004, as a member of the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Carlson, Horn, McAuliffe and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
February 21, 2002
GA 9211 BOB MYERS, appointed October 1, 2001, for a term ending September 30, 2006, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Wenatchee Valley Community College District No. 15.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Carlson, Horn, McAuliffe and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
February 21, 2002
GA 9226 MEL TAKEHARA, appointed November 16, 2001, for a term ending September 30, 2006, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Skagit Valley Community College District No. 4.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Carlson, Horn, McAuliffe and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
February 21, 2002
GA 9229 SHERADA C. WASHINGTON, appointed July 18, 2001, for a term ending September 30, 2003, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Lake Washington Technical College District No. 26.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Carlson, Horn, McAuliffe and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
February 21, 2002
GA 9231 GENE COLIN, appointed October 31, 2001, for a term ending June 30, 2005, as a member of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Carlson, Horn, McAuliffe and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
February 21, 2002
GA 9232 AMIT RANADE, appointed June 1, 2001, for a term ending May 31, 2002, as a member of the Board of Regents for the University of Washington.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Carlson, Horn, McAuliffe and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
February 21, 2002
GA 9242 FELIX RAMON, reappointed January 23, 2002, for a term ending September 30, 2007, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Big Bend Community College District No. 18.
Reported by Committee on Higher Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Kohl-Welles, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Carlson, Horn, McAuliffe and B. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 6822 by Senator Poulsen
AN ACT Relating to clarifying that use tax is due on direct mail advertising pieces printed out-of-state and mailed directly to Washington residents to promote the sale of goods or services by Washington residents; amending RCW 82.12.010; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Kohl-Welles, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 8755
By Senators Kohl-Welles, Deccio, West and Haugen
WHEREAS, Diabetes is a chronic disease for which there is no cure; and
WHEREAS, 5.9 percent of the United States population, sixteen million Americans, live with diabetes; and
WHEREAS, Diabetes, the nation's seventh leading cause of death, is a silent killer whose victims often first become aware that they have diabetes when they develop one of its life-threatening complications, including blindness, kidney disease, nerve disease, heart disease, and stroke; and
WHEREAS, While diabetes occurs in people of all ages and races, some groups have a higher risk of developing the disease than others, including African-Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, Asian-Americans, and Pacific Islanders, as well as the aged population and women who have given birth to high birth weight babies; and
WHEREAS, The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading health organization supporting diabetes research and public education; and
WHEREAS, The American Diabetes Association is leading the way to helping people, all people, with diabetes lead a healthier life through its funding for research and education, as well as its advocacy on behalf of those affected by diabetes; and
WHEREAS, Each year, thousands of people from across Washington participate in events to raise awareness and funding in support of the mission of the American Diabetes Association: To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by the disease;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate hereby honor the American Diabetes Association for its commitment to the prevention and cure of diabetes and to improving the lives of all people affected by diabetes; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Senate honor those volunteers who have given of their time, talent, energy, and compassion to make a difference in the lives of those who live with diabetes; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Senate encourage participation throughout the state in diabetes awareness and education outreach programs and in the association's various Washington fund-raising events, including the "Walk for Diabetes," "Tour de Cure," "Team Diabetes," and the "Always and Forever Memorial and Honor Program."
MOTION
At 10:15 a.m., on motion of Senator Costa, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Monday, February 25, 2002.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
TONY M. COOK, Secretary of the Senate